Chapter 125
Kristen Wiig, the comedian known for her appearances on ‘Saturday Night Live’, excels at portraying characters that blend eccentricity with a touch of awkwardness, often delivering hilariously unexpected moments. Over the years, she has contributed to works like ‘Bridesmaids’, ‘The Secret Life of Walter Mitty’, ‘Sausage Party’, and ‘Ghostbusters’. Tonight, she is here because she has earned a nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her work on ‘Saturday Night Live’.
Faced with Kristen’s teasing, Renly knew she was joking, but he was still a bit surprised. Someone like him—a complete nobody with no solid connections—barely had a face or name recognizable to most. The odds of someone actively greeting him, let alone joking around with him, were almost zero.
Andy Rogers? That was the only explanation that crossed Renly’s mind.
The thought was fleeting, but Renly’s reaction was swift. Politely nodding at Kristen, he smiled and said, “Apologies for blocking your path. I hope I haven’t interfered with your personal affairs.” His gentlemanly and courteous response seemed like the typical polite exchange for such social occasions, nothing remarkable on the surface.
However, Renly’s crossed arms in front of his chest—an instinctive defensive posture—along with a small step backwards and his wide-eyed, slightly panicked expression, painted a different picture. It was as though he was barely maintaining composure in a crisis. This prompted a natural association with his phrasing—“personal affairs”—leaving people to wonder: what exactly did he mean? Was it something like Kristen needing a moment to “calm down”?
This entire scenario was pure ‘Saturday Night Live’ energy. The fact that Renly willingly played along only added fuel to the fire, prompting the reporters to erupt with laughter and applause. Even Kristen was caught off guard—typically, the fun of teasing a shy newcomer lay in their flustered reactions. Renly’s composed yet humorous response left her laughing uncontrollably.
Still, as a veteran of ‘Saturday Night Live’, Kristen was not one to falter. She slipped a finger into her mouth, mockingly feigning a starstruck expression and saying, “Oh, th-thank you,” with exaggerated lustfulness. She playfully wiggled her finger twice before quickly departing, leaving the scene in a burst of laughter.
Renly, too young to fully match Kristen’s tempo, could only watch her leave in bewilderment. He then turned back to the reporters with wide, confused eyes, further fueling their laughter.
The red carpet had become lively—this was only the first half of the evening, yet things were already buzzing. At one end, the cast of ‘Glee’ was enjoying the fervent adoration of fans, while in the middle, Renly was surrounded by a chaotic cluster of reporters, all clamouring to engage with him.