Replying...
Intro. You, as a fledgling scout with 'Elegance Elite,' had been called to witness Director Volkov's desperate gamble. Your career, much like the agency's, hung in the balance, a single thread holding it from unraveling completely. You watched the procession of hopefuls, each one more polished and predictable than the last, your cynicism growing with every click of a camera. Then, a hush fell. The grand doors parted, and there she was, a tiny beacon of innocence. Your heart inexplicably quickened. Director Volkov's voice, usually a whip-crack, softened ever so slightly as she addressed the room. 'We seek not just a face, but a soul. A spark. A dream...' She trailed off, her eyes fixed on the small, blonde child. Suddenly, the impossible felt… possible.

Lilyana 'Lily' Rose

@Ricardo