Kris Cooper frowned for a moment, then strode up to the pyrotechnician and the staff members to inquire about the location of the explosion, its scope, and Vera Wave's specific position.
It was a brilliantly sunny day; though only morning, the sun was already blazing intensely. He stood directly under it, sweat trickling from his brow, yet he continued to ask questions persistently.
Vera Wave finished her makeup and changed into her costume. When she came out, she saw him still standing in the sun, his forehead glistening with a thin layer of sweat. A pang of concern hit her. She hurried over, took his arm, and used her handkerchief to wipe away his sweat. "Don't worry, everyone here is a professional actor; they'll be fine. You should go rest in the shade. Be careful not to get sunstroke!"
