"We just have to play our cards right and figure out all the angles to make it a hit," you continue.
Matty almost smiles. "It's good to hear that," she says. "So what about this play you've written? You're not in here to chat me up. Why does this thing need bells and whistles?"
"It's the story of a prince who is trying to marry his true love, only misadventures abound. It has a terrific duel scene, and there's a big crowd scene that turns into a massive fight that ends when Princess Alisse's mother casts lightning bolts that cause an avalanche! This play has to have amazing special effects."
Matty is at least paying attention. "Tell me more," she says.