Redding was obviously coercing Britney to perform for them using the interests of the community as a whole.
Britney was rather angry. Things had always gone smoothly since she started playing the game. Even if there were obstacles, she had overcome them with her identity as a player.
She had never been caught in such a dilemma before.
If she didn't accept it, the players would blame her for their losses. Even if some of the players could understand her, not all of them would. They would likely admonish her the moment their interests were hurt.
But she was still unwilling to accept the demand. Why would she perform for a few nobles? She considered herself an artist, not a trouper.
It was frustrating enough that the artists had to bend over for money in reality. She didn't expect that she would experience the same in the game.
