You do your best to play the part of the doting supplicant, but it doesn't come over-naturally to you. Gwendell doesn't seem to mind, taking the compliments and deferential demeanor in stride. [+Gwendell] But as she goes to make all ready for the performance, you can tell your company-mates are a bit taken aback by your odd affect. [-Company] What does it say about you that you can't listen attentively and give someone compliments without making your compatriots suspicious? [-Surety]
The Performance Begins