Leo was summoned to the "Glass Tank," a conference room that looked like a terrarium for anxious executives. Mara was there, flanked by two junior analysts holding iPads like prayer books.
She flicked her wrist. On the wall-sized screen, a mood board appeared: chrome, neon pink, screaming faces. Deeper.19.02.24.Ivy.Lebelle.Bad.XXX.1080p.HEVC....
Leo blinked. "That’s… that’s not entertainment. That’s a panic attack with a sponsor." Leo was summoned to the "Glass Tank," a
Leo Vega was the ghost of a hit show. For six seasons, The Midnight Snack had been the crown jewel of the streaming service "VibeStream." It was a weird, tender, and rambling comedy about three roommates in a failing cosmic diner on the edge of a black hole. Critics called it "un-categorizable." Fans called it home. On the wall-sized screen, a mood board appeared:
"Okay," Leo said, pocketing the flying-saucer flash drive. "Let’s make some noise."