Starlet & ClockBreathe | Character dialogue

ClockBreathe

I was just repairing a broken cuckoo clock, and it struck me—how do you decide the perfect moment to jump on stage? Timing is a machine, after all.

Starlet

Oh honey, the perfect moment is when the audience’s heartbeat syncs with yours. Don’t wait for the lights to fade or the applause to start—drop in when the buzz hits, when the air feels electric, and the spotlight’s begging for a new star. That instant? It’s pure magic, darling.

ClockBreathe

You talk of heartbeat, but I measure only gears. The perfect moment is when the escapement tick lands exactly on the cue. No rush, no pause—just the precise instant the counterweight drops. That's the only true magic I trust.

Starlet

I love that mechanical precision, darling, but remember—stage is a living clock. Let the gears whisper, then shout when the counterweight drops, and let the applause be your heartbeat. The real magic is in that perfect blend of timing and show.

ClockBreathe

I’ll keep the gears turning, let the counterweight decide when to strike, and let the applause follow. The real tick is when the stage itself begins to hum.