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Tommy slowly opened the door to the room. Most of his friends were here. Tubbo recognized his friend and waved, so did Ranboo. Tommy sat with the other two. There was chatter all about. Some were talking about the lore written out for them and how they'll try to portray their characters as best as possible. Some were talking about the equipment, mostly Fundy and Sam were talking about it. Some were unironically talking about the New Among Us map that came out not too long ago. Tommy yawned in boredom as he scanned through the script. All that was on his mind is that mod episode he had to film with Philza, Wilbur and Charlie. They weren't in the episodes filmed that'll be filmed today so they had the free time.
Dream came to the center of the meeting room and had everyone's attention. "Okay, everyone! The film crew is here! We should all go to our specific sets now." Dream announced. He turned to Fundy.
"I think they need you now, Fundy. Set five."
The human-fox hybrid rubbed his hands excitedly. He helped with the writing and set design for the episode he's in.
"Great! I'll catch you guys in a couple of hours!"
Fundy rushed out the room with a small skip. Tommy found that odd. Dream then turned to Badboyhalo, Hannah, Sam, Punz, Antfrost, Ponk, Puffy and Foolish.
"Team Eggpire, you're set seven."
The group high fived and bid everyone goodbye as they left. Dream turned to Ranboo.
"Ranboo, I think you're set.....eleven?"
Tommy gave Ranboo a shoulder punch of good luck. "Kick some ass out there, big man." Tubbo said. Ranboo smiled gratefully. He was quite elated as well. He was the one that did all the writing for his episode and couldn't wait to see how it'll turn out.
"Bye, you guys!"
Ranboo left accordingly. Dream turned to Tubbo.
"You and Jack Manifold are set eight."
Tommy wished Tubbo and Jack good luck.
"See you guys at lunch!"
"Goodbye, everyone!"
Dream turned to Tommy.
"Tommy, you're set two, as per usual. And George, you're with me in set four."
The child smirked. "Oooooo, are you and Gogy going to make out?" Tommy pronounced every single syllable. Behind the mask, Dream rolled his eyes and chuckled. "No. We are not going to "make out". You child." George scoffed. "Then what the fuck is it?" Tommy asked, genuinely confused. Dream and George looked at each other. "You have to watch the episode to figure it out." They said. "Oh fuck off!" Tommy growled. The older ones laughed. Tommy made up his mind that they will be definitely making out in that episode. He checked his watch, he realized that he was gonna be late.
"Well, fellas. I gotta go. Big man has to film."
"Good luck, Tom."
"Thanks, Dream."
Tommy waved Dream and George goodbye the left.
Sometime later, Tommy finally reached set two. His favourite set. He films all the episodes with him in it in that very set. He doesn't know why he likes it, he just does. A girl in a mask walked up to Tommy with a makeup palette. It was Dream's sister, Drista.
"Ayyyyy, Drista! You're my makeup artist?"
"I guess so? I mean, Alyssa just handed me this palette."
"Whatever, I'm ready to have shit be put on my face."
That got a giggle out of Drista. She led him to the makeup area. "Sit still. I don't need you fidgeting." She said. "Then I might do it on purpose." Tommy teased. "Do. Not." Drista replied firmly. "Okay, okay! I won't! Don't stab out me fuckin' eyes n' shit." Tommy said then laughed afterwards. Drista scoffed and smirked. She began to add the makeup. She gave his face and arms tiny scars and made him look as pale as a vampire. Tommy was quite impressed, even if it was her first time.
"Aaaaaand, done!"
"Oh, this is so cool! You really outdid yourself!"
"Is this THE Tommyinnit complimenting me? Where's my friend and what did you do with him?"
"Just accept the fucking compliment!"
The kids cackled at the chaos. Then, Drista led Tommy to Alyssa, who was working the costumes. She smiled when she saw him. "Hi, Tommy. It's been a while since I've seen you." Alyssa said. "It really has been. You're still American." Tommy joked, even though his tone sounded serious. Drista shoved Tommy. Alyssa held in her laughter.
"Alright, that's enough. Here's your costume."
Tommy was handed a torn version of his red and white shirt. He was also handed torn shorts and combat boots.
"You know where the changing room is."
Tommy nodded as he told the girls goodbye and left for the changing room. He changed into his costume. He was always shocked with how well-made the costumes are. Not for him but for the others as well. Then he heard the voice of the director, Scott Smajor. It was time to get to work. Tommy rushed to the environment the episode will be taken place in, an overview of the entire Dream SMP. "Thought you weren't gonna show up." Scott wondered. "The only time where I wouldn't show up is when I'd have to take a big shit, Scott Smajor." Tommy explained. The crew burst out into laughter. So did Tommy. Everyone calmed down after their giggle fit. After that, it was time to start the episode at hand. Scott called all the lights and told the special effects person, Sneeg, to be ready. Tommy took a deep breath nd exhaled as he slowly into character. Wilbur said that helped him get into character easiy.
The cameras were being prepared to roll as Tommy was ready to hear the commencing line. It was coming quickly. Here it comes.....
"Action!'