On the way to school before they got to the Metro station, Eve was discussing how well the forum practice sessions had been going over the past week, with several girls joining in with the fake members, it gave them a real goal, pushing them to improve their skills. Another topic was those girls that had managed to take part in the banking scheme, each pleased to have a chance to extend their career, and their potential earnings. Once they came to the more crowded streets nearer the station they switched to the more mundane issues of the day such as which pop stars were hot and which were not, and the normal intrigues of the social scene in school.

Everything about their current school made their previous one look dated as if they had stepped through a time warp, coming forwards ten years or more, there had been only two computers available for the pupils to use, so most kids only experience was looking over the shoulder of someone else at the keyboard, even then the machines were so old as to be virtually useless. The girls at least faired better because some of them got to use a bunch of old typewriters that must have dated back from the 70's, the school ethos being the most any girl could hope for was to be a secretary or a waitress, up until the time they got pregnant or married.

There were no typewriters at their new school, there was a computer lab with enough machines to go round, but they too were a bit dated, and it was frustrating not to be able to have the speed or functionality they were used to at home. They had considered actually taking their school-work laptops into school, but the risk of having them stolen once it were known they owned such expensive kit meant it was a non starter. Fortunately other than the 'studio girls' there were a sufficient number of other students from wealthy families, so it was not uncommon for teachers to be handed neatly printed homework assignments.

At the end of another normal busy day at school, the three girls liked to meet up as they did every day at last bell, being a Monday they would head their separate ways, Marta to her traditional dance class, Anna had Drama, but Eve had no extra-curricular activities other than to rush home to join in the forum practice session that night. Both Anna and Marta found they had missed calls from Valya, Marta returned the call while the others waited, news was a girl scheduled that afternoon had cancelled due to a nose bleed, so if Anna wanted the now vacant studio time, Valya would hustle up some costumes.

Discreetly Marta asked if Anna wanted to visit their friends Valya and John that evening as they unexpectedly found their evening free. Both Anna and Eve understood the message, so Eve said she would look after their bags while they rushed off to make their excuses for the after school activities they would miss.

With a rapid mass exodus being the norm, the streets between the school and the Metro station were now mostly devoid of their fellow pupils, and Eve mentioned she had her first bank-job visit planned for Thursday, and was looking forward to the opportunity, even if it meant missing out one evening of forum practice. At home the sisters found their mum had their studio backpacks out ready, along with two snack boxes she had prepared for them, so they were soon on their way.

The receptionist greeting the girls said Valya was waiting for them at the salon, all the ladies were in, busy and fussing over two models that they recognised, but who both went to the other popular city school, and they were in their final stages of preparation en route to being recorded for their future audiences. The salon was arranged so they could work on five models at once, but the girls in question had a staff member on almost every limb in order to hasten the procedure.

They kissed in greeting, Valya showing the girls two style sheets she had picked out, with the hope they could pull off a double as they had talked of last week. The plan was that they would try and shoot the first set on the Aztec backdrop with Anna's hair hanging in loose ringlets, wearing the mauve iridescent outfit. Then for a quick makeover, gathering Anna's hair up on top of her head using some pins and feathers as shown on the second sheet, with the pink outfit shown, by then studio one would be free, and they could use the monastery tower background.

A grinning Marta remarked on the incongruity of naked girls against such a setting, and although Valya agreed she said she didn't know which joker in the set building department had christened the backcloth with that title. Anna was next up in the chair while the salon ladies performed their magic,referring to both the sheets they needed to work from.

One of the stylists offered to call in on set after the first shoot, to help set Anna's topknot as it would easily fall apart if not expertly fixed, as they knew how much the models tended to cavort about in order to add some spontaneity to their presentation.

It was decided to forgo any nail varnish, to avoid clashing with the two different coloured costumes, and Valya was intending to go for a simple minimalist make up regime for a subtle effect that she could alter quickly. When the heated tongs and hair spray had been set aside, the large decorative clasps were clipped on to hold the style in place.

The complex had a greater capacity than they currently used on a regular basis, sets were most often shot in studios one through to four, as they had the latest lighting rigs, numbers five and six were not far behind, and the last two were fairly spartan, used for experimental work or shoots that might be messy. They walked down the central corridor past the studios they usually frequented, opening No.5 to find a painted backdrop and floor.

The painted background was in muted colours, of stylised temple walls festooned in carvings, their were polystyrene rocks on the floor, and the set had been dressed with real vines and exotic artificial blooms. Next to Valya's make up table was a second one where the costume was laid out, a short pleated skirt, and a simple blouse, but the material was a strange almost transparent, iridescent material with a hint of mauve, the top also had the addition of a fine chiffon in some areas making it marginally less transparent, but this costume did include a pair of thin flowery pastel coloured panties to match.

When Anna stripped off to sit in the make up chair, Valya noted her lack of underwear, and asked if they had come directly from school. Anna said they had called home first, and she had removed her panties then, but it had felt exciting travelling to the studio bare under her skirt on the Metro, wondering how the other commuters would react if they knew, of course being a professional Anna was aware that the marks elasticated undies left took time to fade. That comment reminded Valya about Ann's FAQ, she had been given to review a few weeks ago, opening a draw on her trolley where she kept paperwork she handed two sheets to Anna.

Along with her original, was a second sheet of the scribbled notes and comments people had made about Anna's list, there was more about how each point was written out on the paper, rather than much in the way of changes to her basic concept. Anna was pleased that the experts liked her FAQ, but now it was time for her bathroom visit before shooting.

While Anna was busy Valya asked Marta to later move Anna's 'special' make up to the next studio's bathroom in case her sister needed to freshen up, if they got round to shooting the second set they were hoping to do that day.

While they were alone Marta came to a decision to tell Valya of the outcome of her recent doctors visit, unaware that she had been instrumental in arranging the visit in league with her mother. Valya did not let on that she already knew, but agreed that it had been a sensible and mature decision to make, and that she was sure Marta would be responsible and not act rashly. Marta confirmed that she wasn't ready to have sex yet, but with a sly grin, that didn't mean she hadn't thought of learning more about boys, but on her own terms. When Marta said Valya was the only person she had told other than her sister, Valya said she was honoured to be her confidant, and would keep the secret to herself.

Anna's emergence from the bathroom was well timed as John entered at the same time festooned with all his usual kit, looking forward to an afternoon with Anna. He hoped that she would not find two sessions back to back to be too demanding, it would be a pity if she found her normal energy flagging in the second set. He teased her he would make her work all night until he filled every memory card that he owned, but as always she came back with a smart remark.

While the process of recording Anna's charms was in progress Valya and Marta conversed quietly at the back of the studio, Marta now curious as to if the girl who had been booked in today had really had a nose bleed or had it been a euphemism for another problem. "No fooling you, the girl due to show up is eleven, today at school she had her first period, unfortunately she didn't realise until someone else pointed out the evidence, I don't know any details but the poor girl was distraught, in no state of mind to come in today. I did tell you some girls have horror stories, she must have been very upset, I hope she had some supportive friends to help her."

"Valya, you said she was too upset to come in, but if she was having her period she wouldn't be able to work anyway."

"OK, many girls don't want to work at that time, mostly because they aren't feeling their best, but others will work any day of the month. Before you ask, they cut the string a bit shorter then tuck it away, after-all it says on the box you can go swimming or do gym class, so why not your normal nude modelling session?"

They moved on to other topics including boyfriends, Marta enquiring about the hunky Alex, which elicited a smile and some eye raising details, which had Marta squirming in her seat, to think both Valya and her mum were so informative, and willing to treat her in an adult way, sharing their insights into how the male mind worked, and how best to deal with her relationships, it was a minefield but at least she had more pointers than most girls her age.

Rather than break the set as they normally did John and Anna wanted to do a straight run from beginning to end, but that didn't mean they weren't going to have fun getting there, for the joking behaviour that seemed to be their hallmark was evident throughout. By the time Anna had disposed of her top, John was certain this would be a brilliant set, the skirt, the type that Valya called a 'pussy pelmet', hid nothing, her panties on clear display, making for some great shots. Every time she got in front of the camera she would have some new trick, this time it was the coy upward look with her head lowered as she sucked on the end of one of her hanging ringlets, which was twirled between her fingers.

Anna's attempts at some handstands nicely inverted the skirt, while John told her she hadn't any hope of joining the gymnastics team this year. The skirt remained for the entire set, but as soon as she lost the panties he could see her little pussy was just as wet as he had ever seen it, on an older girl he might suggest she was constantly aroused, but then he was only a man, what did he know? They worked well together, at times almost on a subliminal level, Anna choosing a pose or prop, as John thought to propose the change, so they soon had all the shots to please her fan-base, including the inevitable signature pose.

With the first set 'in the can' the girls were now ready for their snack boxes along with drinks raided from the fridge, the canteen staff ensured they were restocked each day, it wouldn't do for the girls to become dehydrated under the hot lights. Valya offered to share some fruit from her trolley, but John made a quick trip to the canteen returning with some cereal bars. When asked why those instead of chocolate, he said how when he had brought chocolate with him previously it would mysteriously vanish, but models with strange brown lipstick, would deny any knowledge of it's sudden disappearance.

John had checked in on studio one on the way back, and found they were packing up, so the set was free if Anna was game, she knew John was baiting her, so she just stuck her tongue out at him, saying he would tire out before she did because he was old. Marta caught off guard ended up snorting her drink through her nose, which caused more laughter.

Valya called the salon to say they would be in studio one soon, and was told someone would be along within the next twenty minutes to rework Anna's hair.

Anna helped repackage Valya's trolley for the move placing the as yet unopened garment box that held the other costume on the top. Marta made a bathroom stop before offering to help John move and set up in the other studio.

Anna thought how strange it was that she felt naked and vulnerable walking down the corridor between studios wearing some flip flops and a fluffy white bath robe, yet just a short time before she had been naked, or at least more exposed than she was now, and she had been totally at ease. As she held the door open for Valya's trolley she heard her sister shout excitedly across the studio to come and look at the set, Anna gasped, she saw immediately the cause of Marta's exclamation.

The set was fronted by an arch held up by two marble columns, and winding away into the distance was a path of stone slabs leading to a church like stone tower, with shrubs and trees leading on to distant hazy vistas. It was a prime example of the subject they had discussed the previous evening,"Trompe l'oeil", they both said aloud at the same time.

"That's a fantasy version", said John, surprised at the girls knowledge and obvious interest, "But a more lifelike version can be done by cheating, you project a slide showing the view you want, trace the outlines and then paint by numbers."

"Great you can tell Marta all about it while I'm in hair and make-up", and with that Anna headed to the back table to prepare for her next shoot, showing her professional side, not allowing anything to interfere with the task in hand.

John had very little to do but wait so he discussed the subject with Marta who was also taken with the painted marble columns, John said how these were a bit rushed, but often you saw better examples in hotels or galleries where it was hard to tell a well painted fake from the real thing, unless you touched them, as they never felt cold like stone would.

Marta made notes in one of her ever present books, as well as Trompe l'oeil, she also needed a specialist in 'decorative techniques' to paint fake stone.

Anna's look was transformed as Valya and the lady from the salon used their skills to perform her second makeover of the day, when the hairdresser left they unwrapped the new costume. The voluminous skirt was a dusky pink seen through a very fine white patterned fabric, the small matching bodice with eyelets was laced together at the front with just a frill of material like a slipped shoulder strap around each arm, the outfit was completed with a ladies fan and some feathery accessories. She also had a pair of tanga briefs with strings tied at both sides, and a pair of high heeled shoes.

Anna saw Marta leave the bathroom and nod, getting the hint she said she had better drain the tank, before dressing for this set, taking the panties with her as she could sit on the closed toilet lid to tie them, - after using her new patent make-up. Returning she was soon dressed up and ready to go, laying on the faux grass and peeping out from behind the splayed fan, she was more conscious of the weight of her brown tresses now gathered and pinned on the crown of her head.

Posing Anna made use of the accessories, playing with the fan and lifting up the fine voile fabric of the over-skirt and peering through it at the camera, and the top she wore looked as if it were constantly on the verge of slipping off. She deployed the mass of fabric in the skirt lifting it to reveal her slender legs, enhanced by the high heels, first hiding behind the volume of material, then with the skirt's waist band lowered partway down her thighs it high-lighted the slightly darker panties, with the tall narrow front panel which made her legs look even longer.

She teased her audience with the ties on her panties, when at last the strings parted she tried to position herself so the front panel barely stayed in place, so her unseen fans would be willing it to drop from her body, till eventually she held up the prize for their delight.

The foreground archway lent her a method of support as she now stretched out in various ways ensuring all the views John needed to record, though done in such a way as if it was simply a climbing frame and the views she gave were incidental rather than blatant.

At the completion of the set Anna true to her word, was feeling energised rather than tired, she found the sensation of showing off on set invigorating, and was sorry the session was over, but she did have school tomorrow, so it wouldn't do to have a late night. After bidding everyone goodnight John stopped on his way to the door saying he would burn the girls a disk, certain that Marta was just about to ask him for copies of the two sets.

As Valya cleansed Anna's face of all traces of make-up, Marta thanked her for thinking to offer Anna the studio time, and asked about how she had sorted out costumes for her sister at such short notice. Valya said that the choice had been limited, but instead of going to the design department to see if any new costumes were ready, she had seen the two youngsters who looked after all their existing stock outfits in the wardrobe department.

The two outfits that they found were not model critical, as they were not body hugging, and both had stretchable waist bands, and tops that allowed adjustment.

The girls arrived home in a cab, Anna still buzzing from the double header they had pulled off, and Marta was keen to tell their father what she had learned that day about specialist decorative techniques.

On Tuesday and Wednesday - nothing happened, well nothing noteworthy, but Thursday morning was a whole new ball game.

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For those of you who are still with me - a comment or two might be helpful, did you like the double set - you're all very quiet? Not having my own 'on topic' blog, website, or e-mail address, I often visit the forum on this site to join the current subjects under debate.

In chapter 30 life becomes hectic, Marta picks up five boys, no not like your thinking, and Igor picks up a house, and Anna? She learns a LOT about the backwaters of the web.