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Billy continued his journey with Julie, who relished moments outside herself, closing her eyes and enveloping herself in an idea of freedom that was only attainable for her. She awakened like a frame, present in a warm image, prone to boredom but easily entertained by the next thing laid out before her.

In descriptive terms, Julie was...

She had an attitude that capitalized on challenges. She had a meditative state used to refresh her thoughts, nearly as spectacular as her simple way of conducting an interview. Her political ideas, on the other hand, were feminist, yet she embraced that forgotten love of traditional ideas with happy endings. Politically, she supported minorities and even more so those without choices. She rightly despised those who only benefited at the expense of others, remembering historical details of such abuses and believing that the world was going downhill. Wars were quicker and bloodier, with killing twenty thousand people in a day now possible, as detailed in conflicts in the Middle East. Bombings were commonplace; diplomacy was set aside for swift retaliation and talking after winning. The world was more cynical, and vulgarity was more common in some.

On the other hand, Billy's image was of someone who had simply forgotten how to have fun, tethered to his duties like a father caring for twelve children. He rarely relaxed, and when he closed his eyes, it was on to the next activity he had to do—business, drawing, action plans, new castings, writing, account reading, business meetings, or reviewing company matters. His political thinking was traditional and conservative. His more liberating aspects were promoting animal welfare with less fervor, and respect for the environment, along with public policies for free education, and equality in broader aspects like gender, race, or religion. Nothing that many businessmen advocated publicly, nor anything different from what was politically correct.

But he agreed that war wasn't the first resort, and the recovery of areas would allow for a better life for the disadvantaged classes, and better treatment in Latin American, Eastern European, and African countries. They needed social, economic, and political improvement.

Both followed a role, although the role was a mixture of what they were and what they weren't, because Richard Linklater knew that only warmth, and essence could captivate people. If they used other tactics, it wouldn't work. It was the purity, the organic nature of relationships, improvisation was necessary to connect, and the challenge was to be an actor like an ordinary person, to be oneself in front of the cameras, providing tangibility with simple shots and angles. They would only show a couple loving each other, nothing more, loving each other as if they were about to get married, a modern Romeo and Juliet regeneration, but this time, cousins or families didn't stand in the way; it was time, the time and unpredictability of life.

-They're back, - said Richard. A young man for a director, something he had in common with Billy were Texan roots, something Billy noticed with his accent, not very different from his grandfather's. Particularly, only a native would identify the accent.

-It's better than I expected, - said Julie.

Billy felt invisible in the lack of attention they were paying him, both had that secretive relationship in the way they agreed on some moments that Billy was a member who could participate in the movie.

-Well, I have some questions that I want you to answer in your Jesse role, - said Richard.

The detail was that Billy didn't quite understand the role. Julie could mention that acting wasn't a proven method and part of the actor's essence should be installed if they wanted to be more sincere or charismatic. However, a good performance could be the representation of something you're not, but only when you understand the role can you perform it splendidly, adhering to an idea that conceived emotions could emphasize the words of a good performance, but if you know cold, love, sadness, or hatred, you can evoke a better role.

-Go ahead, - said Billy.

-Well, Bill, I have some specific questions, - said Richard Linklater.

A few minutes ago, Billy had checked his status.

[Billy Carson:

Drawing: 32,509

Literature: 31,700

Performance: 33,450

Points: 789]

The progressive increase, not only from the movies he had released as an actor but also as a producer, The Lion King had generated profits not only positively related.

Decided to buy, a minute earlier in a frenzy, after all, everything already had many points, and knowing the next series he would act in very thoroughly wasn't a waste, just a way to perform better than he already did.

The Before trilogy has a long story, and three movies both filmed over nine years, from Meeting, separating, and Reuniting. It's a short series with a lot of divination space; the endearing thing is the way things develop.

-Before the trilogy. For 15 points. -

-You can ask, - said Billy, with seriousness, something that didn't go unnoticed by Richard, who felt like chuckling, but he knew that would only cause a different reaction.

-It's just one question, man, a question that I must say has left me with a sour taste for the past few days. Or well, it's several questions, - said Richard, adjusting himself strangely in the chair, with one foot raised and the other stretched out a somewhat strange position. But Richard gave off that hippie vibe to Billy, the one of an artist.

-I don't think I could, but if I'm in love, I'd probably regret not seeing her. I'd likely end up looking for her even if my pride tells me otherwise. That's the nature of life; we're the ones who have to confront certain issues when it comes to love, - said Billy.

-Do you know you're very fitting for the role? - said Richard, completely moved by Billy's answers, not far from his thoughts. Richard had written the script about a woman he met long ago on a train trip; they exchanged letters, but she disappeared, and just as Billy explained, his pride prevented him from seeking her out.

-Well, sir, I've never been told that before. However, we have the makeup; perhaps Jesse needs a scar. I don't know why, but I feel like Celine would be drawn to the beauty of a wound, a scar, - said Billy.

-Do you usually dress in a suit? - Richard asked.

Another intimate question, but not enough to make Billy jump.

-Yes, sir. My father, like my grandfather, is strict about certain things. After all, if something gets into their heads, they must do it, not very different from me from what I've been told, - said Billy.

-When can we start filming? - asked Richard, convinced that Billy, though young, could make a good Jesse. He returned to a more composed posture. Julie sighed, relieved, as she had turned down two roles to be part of the movie, and if it didn't happen, she could only regret her choice of roles.

-I have to attend Fashion Week, sir; it's a contractual commitment, and I can't miss it. You see, I have a sponsorship with an Italian suit brand, a new brand called Caneli, and I even have a companion to attend with, - said Billy.

Julie just observed from the corner of her eye, pretending to be engrossed in a book on her lap, completely ignoring the book, turning pages to simulate her nonexistent reading. She felt invested in the project and had made some notes on the script, making the work feel like part of her own.

-It's a pity we can't start filming tomorrow, - commented Richard, stretching from his chair, considering that everything had to be meticulously detailed in the next ten days for the filming days. - I have to leave immediately; I'll talk to the producers. I desire to submit the work to the Berlin Film Festival; time is pressing. For now, I'll speak with the agent; see you in ten days. However, I'd like to have a meal with you before we part, - said Richard.

Billy approached to talk face-to-face.

-I'll be in the city, but I'll leave tomorrow, - said Billy, taking out his phone to exchange numbers.

-I'll call; just answer. I have a discussion to have with the producers, - said Richard before leaving the room. Julie just shrugged, accepting that she now had to shoot a movie, feeling more animated. The following words snapped Julie out of her trance.

-Do you want to come with me to Fashion Week? - Billy asked.