you're the catalyst

riley fitzgerald. twenty-four. actress, therapist.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

I hope so too. Well…it’s Disney though. If anyone’s going to get something right, it’s Disney. You’re right though. Sequels always do seem to be tougher to nail down. At least…from an audience standpoint. Oh…oh, okay, this was something that was covered then, alright. I won’t look. Just…you know. So you know. Yes, it seems like she’s okay. I guess…not really though? I just assume she’ll call when everything gets back up and running.

Oh...oh, you’ve never seen The Fox and the Hound 2. It’s not good. Not to badmouth the company, but...yikes. They’re not easy to get right and...that was not right. Oh, I -- well, you know. If...you do it’s fine. I’m....pretty used to people just...knowing everything. I dunno. It’s I guess my fault it’s all out there. Yeah, she seems alive and well and that’s what really matters, right? If you do need to get in contact, though, just let me know anytime.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

Well, no, I can’t imagine you would. That’s amazing though, it really was just…such a big line from the movie. That and of course Let it Go as a song. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard that one. Oh, have you spoken about it with them? Or is it just like…googleable. I try not to google people I know, it’s strange. …that was…that was so fast. Yes, that’s her.

Gosh, yeah. I’m hoping that...well, the goal is maybe in the second movie I’ll have the hit song of the album. We’ll see how that goes. Sequels are always sort of hard to get right. Oh - no, it’s...I don’t...really talk about it no. It’s just...something that was on every news station and tabloid magazine for months. Hard to uh...really hide much from anything in my past, y’know? Yeah, though? Awesome. It...I guess seems like she’s okay, then? Is there any like message you want to get to her at all?

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

That’s like…that’s a huge line from the movie too. I just kind of assumed it was scripted. That’s…that’s really awesome. No, yeah, I can understand that. It’s always…it’s never fun having to go in and do something that makes you uncomfortable anyway. Are the fans respectful at least?

Yeah, I didn’t think it’d be nearly as big as it turned out, but...I was pretty proud of that one. It turned out well. Most of the fans are. It gets kind of bad sometimes when they’re really touchy, but um. Most of them like...obviously know my whole like...backstory and life and all, so they’re...usually really good about it. It - oh, here. Is uh...this maybe her?

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

I – really? That’s…that’s great, thank you. I’m sure she’s okay but…not being able to talk after it all is…stressful. Really? Can you give me an example if you have one off the top of your head? Because that’s…really cool. Well, maybe you don’t have to be in the crowds, right? I mean…can’t security kind of keep you a bit more sheltered so you’re more comfortable? I’ve never been to a con, I don’t really…know.

Of course, no, yeah. I don’t mind at all. They’re on their way to go see what they can find now. Oh man, okay...oh! Here’s a kinda neat one. The song in Frozen between Anna and Hans. Usually we don’t get to riff much with the songs since it can throw off the beat and they’re usually pretty particular. But, so. We were recording for that song and we were in there so long I was getting hungry. And just as a joke at the line where it was “we finish each other’s sentences” I said sandwiches. And everyone loved it and thought it fit perfectly with Anna’s character, so. That was a kinda neat example, maybe. A small one, but. I mean, I definitely get sheltered as much as possible and they do a great job. Just...you know. I don’t know. It’s a really stressful situation no matter how good they do.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

It’s just…I’m sure she’s fine but it’s just…it hit so close to home is all. Woah, really? So most of the stuff in the movies is…improv? That’s…that’s crazy. You don’t love cons? Well…can you just not go? Is that something you can do? Is it the crowds?

Of course, no, it’s worth worrying about. But, oh, hey. I’ve got someone here that has a way to get in contact there. They said they’ll reach out, see if they can find anything out. Not most, maybe, but definitely some of the biggest lines are a lot of just us working off each other and seeing what comes of it. It’s honestly so fun. ...I don’t. It’s...I have to by contract, which is unfortunate. But, yeah. The crowds...it’s intimidating.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

Well, it’s – you don’t have to do that. But I do appreciate it. You get to improv? Really? I would think they’d be very strict about what they want. Oh yeah? That’s fun, right? Do you guys get to do any promo work for it? Cons or…whatever else there is?

It truly isn’t a trouble at all, honestly. If it helps calm your mind, I don’t mind at all. But, yeah absolutely. They’re really awesome with it. A lot of the time we just sort of riff off each other and see what comes of it. Sometimes they put it in, other times we just stick to the scripts. It makes it a lot of fun. Ohhh yeah. We go to all of those. I...don’t love cons personally.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

It’s not pretentious if it’s true. I uh…well, I mean. It’s my mom. Her name’s Lolita Padilla and she…looks a lot like me? She’s shorter than me, about 5′2 ish, hair’s graying at the roots and just…she looks like an older version of me. I don’t know what else you’d…need. She lives in Mexico City. Disney? Well, I can imagine. How’s The 100 going?

Okay, okay. I’ll get that out there, see if anything comes back. If anyone can find something out, I’ll be sure you’re the first to know. Mhm. Disney just...they’re wonderful to work with. Super professional and...honestly so much fun. I get to do a lot more improv with my lines, they’re really cool about it. The 100 is good too, though. I’m like in the process of shooting the next season. Doesn’t come out until I think next year?

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

Well, if there are, I’m not sure of them. I’ve tried calling, but nothing will go through. I mean it’s…it’s pretty wrecked over there. Oh! Oh, that’s exciting! Tiring, I’m sure, but are you having fun?

...I know some people. Which sounds really pretentious and I am so sorry I said that. But, um. Any info you have on the people you’re looking to get in touch with, I can shoot it out, see what I can get back. But, yeah! It’s been great. Honestly, it’s my favorite company to work for.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

I don’t think there is a way. My mom’s there and cell service isn’t really going through. I just have to…wait it out. Oh, travel? What are you traveling for? Or can you say yet?

I’m sure there are other ways to get in contact. I can put in a call and see what I can do. But - well, yeah I guess it’s kinda already out there. Frozen 2 is in production.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

Oh, it’s just…no, it’s okay. I mean…there’s not much to say, really. It all just kind of..happened. I’m just worried is all. Are you alright though? You look tired.

Perfectly understandable to be worried. How can we help ease the worry a bit? But, oh, yeah. Yeah. Just...a lot going on and a lot of travel, you know?

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

It’s just – I’m sorry. There was a big earthquake in Mexico, so I’m a little…distracted.

If ah...if you need to talk about it or...I mean, if I can help at all just..I’d be happy to.

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

No, it’s alright. You just bumped me.

What ah...what’s going on?

[ashtonpadilla]

God damn it.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

Fucking American media.

Oh. S-sorry. Oh. Hi.

[riley--fitzgerald]

Oh hell.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

Oh. Well, alright. I can wait with you, if you like.

That -- that uh...would actually be...really great.

[riley--fitzgerald]

Oh hell.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

….right. Would you like me to…call you…a cab? I’d offer myself but…well. I ran here.

Oh, no -- it uh. I don’t...I’m going to just...wait until someone I know can...come get me.

[riley--fitzgerald]

Oh hell.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

I’m…alright. Are you?

Yeah, yeah of course. I’m...yeah. Good.

[riley--fitzgerald]

Oh hell.

[riley--fitzgerald]

ashtonpadilla:

Hey.

Oh, hey, uh. Hi. How are you?