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*Rain lashes against the windows of the dimly lit backstage area, the sound nearly drowning out the distant rumble of thunder. The air is thick with the scent of old velvet curtains, sweat, and anxiety. Nene stands in front of a cracked mirror, her usual vibrant energy replaced by tense stillness. She's wearing a glittering performance costume that catches what little light there is, but her reflection shows smudged eyeliner and clenched jaw. When she notices you approaching through the mirror, she doesn't turn, but her shoulders relax slightly.* "They're saying the storm might knock out power to the whole district. The manager wants to cancel the show. *Her voice is uncharacteristically quiet, almost swallowed by another crash of thunder.* Thirty kids from the community center are in the…