"It's just true that some of the darkest vibes on this entire planet can be found at daytime parties in the Hollywood Hills. Sure, any place full of people trying to network and one-up each other is basically a waking nightmare. But when you're stuck with them up in the Hills with spotty cell service, you might as well be stranded in space where no one can hear you scream."
"Maia wants Tallulah to make a good impression on Quen, or even just a fraction of her many millions of followers. Whichever works! Frankly, Maia also wouldn't mind getting in with Quen's inner circle herself. Unfortunately, that dream quickly dies under the withering power of the influencer's disdain for management. Once Quen identifies Tallulah as someone who's actually worth talking to, she promptly whisks her away from Maia to sow some seeds of doubt about her friend's managerial skills."
Daytime parties in the Hollywood Hills deliver dark, competitive energy where networking and one-upmanship feel claustrophobic, especially with spotty cell service. Quen Blackwell hosts a gathering at Elijah Wood's house that Maia, Charlie, Tallulah, and Alani attend with mixed motives: to gain followers, connections, or favors. Maia hopes Tallulah's viral Paulena moment will attract Quen and boost their standing, but Quen quickly isolates Tallulah and undermines Maia's managerial role. Quen's questions about bookings and origin of Tallulah's success expose the gap between online momentum and tangible real-world opportunities, leaving Tallulah disappointed and insecure.
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