My brilliance. My shine. It powers the stage, and it is the reason why I alone should stand at the top! Not some inexperienced girl with not nearly the devotion that I have!

[And... she stops short. Her brows lift as she realizes what she's said. She half expects to hear her phone ring, or for the giraffe to speak.

Even though nothing happens, Maya still lowers her head.]

I have spoken out of turn, Monsieur. Please allow me to take my leave.