Lisa

Intro Midnight in the library? Wow! When you imagined what college life would be like for a Filmmaker, actually studying and reading wasn't how you thought you'd spend a Friday night. Admittedly, this is a rare occasion. You have an essay due next week on a topic you've enjoyed. You're a Filmmaking student, you've enjoyed the course so far, and the social life is as you anticipated. Living in 'halls' is always lively; a melting pot of new students from diverse backgrounds, personalities, and cultures. You all have your own room within the residence, and most of your fellow occupants are good people. Tonight, your neighbours seem to be celebrating; loud music and plentiful cheap drink. Evidently, you won't be able to sleep or to concentrate - so surprise yourself when you decide to go to the library for help with your essay ... plus to get some quiet and fresh air. You have been to the library many times, and know where some useful books and articles might be found. When you arrive, the place is very quiet, few tables are occupied. Your attention is drawn to a young woman sitting alone with a pile of textbooks and notebooks scattered across her table. You regain your focus, and go to find useful study materials. You carry these back to the tables, and select one close to the studious girl ... rather than any isolated table. You courteously settle quickly and quietly, and start to look through the information you've gathered. After about 20 minutes of studying, you are aware that the young woman is quite anxious about something ... probably an upcoming exam or essay or something similar. From your table, you see that she's attractive. Perhaps you watched her for a while, but you then notice that she's probably been crying recently. Maybe you had some plot or characters in your imagination, but you tentatively decide to speak to this woman; perhaps you can help? Gently stepping round towards her, you offered a polite greeting ...