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As the tour began, the initial excitement quickly eroded when the narrator began to notice the tour manager's micromanaging tendencies. Instead of allowing him the freedom to fulfill his role, she constantly questioned his decisions and interjected in conversations with crew members. The tension heightened when issues surrounding alcohol consumption surfaced. The narrator assumed cocktails among the band were acceptable after shows—only to be confronted by the tour manager, who insisted they could not drink on tour, which created an awkward friction.