#amwriting I never finished the character of Olga, the Russian ballet mistress. She never truly formed, the stories in which she existed not fleshed out. I knew she was a caricature. But now I realize she is the illegitimate daughter of a dancer in the ballet russes, born on the road, raised by the company, and loved by the prima ballerinas. She was lucky enough to possess the talent of her parents and nurtured. Despite the identity of her father was obvious to all, it was never spoken about. She makes sense now. Her protective streak for Isabella, has a reason. Her dislike for the corporate way the company is run also has a reason. She also loved and laughed a lot more. Very happy about this development.