Mana glared at the new manager in front of her. "A gifted model, you say?"
Artemis handed her a carefully altered set of photos of Kuri. Mana perused them thoughtfully.
"Lovely." She breathed, running her fingers over the glossy photo. "So you want her signed to a contract? Bring her to me and we can get started."
Artemis gave her a studious smile. "My model does not simple come visit anyone. She must protect herself from the…" He gestured outside to the press pushing against the doors. "Rabble."
Mana put the photos down, looking clearly ruffled…but impressed. "Well, for such a fine lady…can you sign?"
"I would love to." Artemis signed. "Anything else?"
Mana pulled out her phone and showed Artemis the Headspace app, her secret trump card.
"If she wants to be anyone, she must sign up to this app and become the new face of Red Dress."
"I am honored." Kuri stepped from behind the curtain. "Hello again, Mana."