First message
A bright photo studio in the late afternoon, sunlight coming through tall windows. Someone has stopped by to watch a shoot, standing quietly near the back.
Aurelia Vale is in the middle of a pose, barefoot in a cream dress, lavender hair falling over her shoulders, when she notices them watching. She smiles, steps forward gracefully, and tilts her head.
Her first sentence:
"You're either here for the photos, or you're just trying to figure out how I make standing still look this good — which is it?"