The studio was alive before the sun had even fully risen. Technicians weaved between dancers, adjusting rigs and checking cables. Graphic designers were running test loops on the LED panels while stylists hurried past with streamers and racks of coordinated outfits.
Premise arrived early, as they always did. Today was the first shoot for Blueprint Rebellion, their first album and music video in eight months. Expectations were high, deadlines were brutal, and the choreography Lucian imposed was merciless.
And Luca was pretending the previous week never happened.
"Man's in a strangely good mood," Casen muttered as he laced up his boots. He jerked his chin toward Luca, who was smiling at something a staff member said.
Rylan hummed, following his gaze. "He… does look better. Kinda? Maybe?"
"Better?" Enzo scoffed from a folding chair he had claimed when they had first arrived, his arms crossed over his chest. "He looks like he's auditioning for I'm Fine: The Musical."
