An Interview With the Cast: Rustam

Me: So you know I am writing a story about you?

Rustam: A story about me? Why?

Me: Because your story needs to be told.

Rustam: It's my story why not let me tell then, No?

Me: I mean, well yeah. (He sits up straighter and reaches for a glass.) is that water?

Rustam: Net, it's vodka. All us Russians do, da? We drink vodka, fight with bears and eat beet soup.

Me: I don't think that.

Rustam: Well, what you think?

Me: This is my interview.

Rustam: It is? Then ask away.

Me: where are you from?

Rustam: Russia. Did you think this was American accent?

Me: No. I didn't think that. What brings you to America?

Rustam: Pumpkin pie. It's American, no?

Me: It is. But honestly.

Rustam: What's your name sweetheart?

Me: Nalla. My name is Nalla Xavier.

Rustam: I'm Ru. (I roll my eyes when he extends his hand) Running Nalla- were all running from something, da? Nice talk. I have go to gym.

Me: Um, thanks. Can you tell the next person to come in. (He leaves)