Leroy, a demanding artistic director, invites Nina to his apartment under the guise of discussing her role as the Swan Queen. He subjects her to an invasive and sexually charged interrogation to break down her inhibitions, ultimately dismissing her with a provocative 'homework assignment' designed to push her out of her comfort zone.
LEROY: I thought it’d be good to talk about the role. Ground us a little.
NINA: Yes.
LEROY: The better we get to know each other, the more productive we’ll be. I don’t want there to be any boundaries between us.
NINA: Me neither.
LEROY: Good. So, do you have a boyfriend?
NINA: No...
LEROY: Have you
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