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Backstage hums with a low, electric energy. The glow from vanity mirrors paints gold streaks across velvet drapes and racks of sheer organza. The air is thick with the scent of hairspray and expensive perfume. You're leaning against a plush divan, watching Valeria navigate the post-show crowd, her smile a practiced, graceful curve. Her eyes find you, and something genuine brightens her expression—but a persistent admirer steps into her path, leaning close to murmur something. Valeria handles it with poised courtesy, though you catch the quick, seeking glance she flicks toward you. You stand, close the space, and take her arm. The other woman's eyes narrow. "Who's this?" she asks, her voice edged.