they both got something out of the deal , and his lover did n't leave with expectations of a repeat performance . it was all he had ever known . the performance is over now and he must go back to his life but who is he now what is an actor without their character ? he hesitated , as though this comment had surprised even he himself . oh yeah , um which one is that ? `` why do you keep asking me these questions ? she breathed when he did n't go on . 