"And that about covers it," he concluded cheerfully. "Do you have any questions?"
Lizzie shook her head and returned the producer's smile. "I think I've got the idea. Just need to get the hang of these controls."
He clicked open a folder on the server and loaded some video files into the software's editing queue. "We've got a bunch of test footage from set construction here. Why don't you spend a little time getting acquainted with the tools? You'll pick it up in no time, I'm sure."
"Thanks," Lizzie replied, turning to the large, shiny screen in front of her.
"I'll leave you to it."
He departed with another bright smile and a genial wave, and Lizzie found herself alone in the darkened room, with only her bewildered thoughts for company.
It didn't make any sense. How could that upbeat, friendly guy possibly be involved in something so sinister? She just couldn't wrap her mind around it.