A Job Interview (closed)

[Oriena]

Confidence reasserted itself after a moment’s consideration. Perhaps the girl was expecting to be asked to demonstrate her skills next, but Carmen didn’t feel it necessary. If it transpired Anna wasn’t cut out for the role, she’d soon hear about it from the other dancers. The sterility of an audition wouldn’t tell her anything not already set out in black and white in her resume anyway.

“The shot is yours if you want it, Anna. Welcome to Kallisti,” she said instead. Her severe expression parted for a small smile, just the hitch of one corner of her mouth. “Probationary for now. Let’s see how you get on, yes? I’ll sort the paperwork. Amaya or Juliana can show you around. Juliana is the one to ask any questions about channeling.”

And that was it. With a smirk, Carmen made a shooing motion with her hands. Anna was dismissed.