Dawn is beautiful and charming, and she seems to know absolutely everyone here. I spot her chatting animatedly with a group of exhibitors who are clearly drooling all over her.

I may be corny, but my favorite mineral is quartz, she says.
She also has painted nails that look just like quartz.

As I take a picture of her, she doesn’t interrupt her conversation—not even for a second.

Geez, Dawn, you’ve finally arrived! We were wondering—is she coming or what?
Sure, guys! Sorry for the delay! OMG, are you done? Shit, this is SO heavy! Bye, sugar!