Mei-Xing grins and slings an arm around each of their necks, beaming alternately from Miku to Billy. "That's what I like to hear. C'mon, the roles will improve with time." She knuckles Billy's chin.

The woman had been an actor for years, moving from a gritty, cyberpunk setting to this studio. She started off as a bit part on that show, then became an award-winning actor there before a series of bad storylines ended up in the show getting cancelled. So she came here, and brought a surprisingly cheerful and friendly feel to the back stage. "Remember, just keep at it, put your all into it, and the fans will notice. They're the people that really matter, right?"