Mouse: I think I've finally recuperated from being tight-laced into that corset. Internal organs finally have returned to normal position. (to Eep): Hey there, sexy man, how's your day going?
Eep (to Mouse): God. As slow as fuck! Even though the shift is shorter, it feels like it's taking twice as long to get over and done with. I'm, um, sorry for being so... Uh, enthusiastic last night. I was more than a little tipsy. And, uh, you looked... Um... Yeah.
Mouse (to Eep): No need to apologize... I have now gone out and bought several similar outfits. :-)
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Uh, wow. Can't say that I'm sorry to hear that.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh, and I have good news for you... Sasha said that if you wanted to pick up more hours, they could use another barback at the club. Vincent, Bastian, Delia & I can train you, if you're interested...
Eep (to Mouse): Wow. Yeah! That would be great.
Vincent (to Mouse): O stop ur histrionics. U weren't tightlaced. Just snuggly cinched.
Mouse (to Vincent): My apologies, I don't usually cinch my corsets that tight, I wasn't used to it. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Bsides, I didn't hear U complain when U were getting all that attention OR when it was time 2 close out the nite. ;}
Mouse (to Vincent): That's because I couldn't breathe. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Has breathing properly ever garnered U tips like that. When will U learn ur dear brother knows best?
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes, it was nice... especially since I'm being pulled from deejaying for awhile due to Satanica being irritated with me. Sasha said that he can let me pick up a couple of shifts & if Eep wants to learn, the club could use a barback. I thought about quitting, but I think that's what Satanica wants & I won't give her the satisfaction, plus I love deejaying
Vincent (to Mouse): O! U shld pick up a few bar shifts. Lord knows I make more money when ur there & I'm sure U cld convince ur boytoy 2 wrk w/ us. If U quit & leave me alone w/ Satanica, I'll nvr 4give U! Don't worry. U'll B back behind the DJ booth in no time. Did U see how empty the floor was last nite?
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, I hope so. It's not like she's ever going to leave or get fired, though, she's the owner's sister.
Vincent (to Mouse): Tru. But Sasha won't let the crowds die juat 2 placate his sister. He'll keep U out of the booth 4 a little bit to make the Old Hag happy & then put U back as soon as he needs a crowd. Just like last time. ;}
Mouse (to Vincent): I know, it's just so annoying. But, it'll help Bastian out, since he's trying to finish his dissertation.
Vincent (to Mouse): Dissertation? Is that what he's calling that ginger that's been visiting him evry nite? ;}
Mouse (to Vincent): I think that's just an enjoyable distraction...
Vincent (to Mouse): He certainly looks like an enjoyable distraction...
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, and do you know why Delia's been out so much? It's not like her.
Vincent (to Mouse): I haven't the foggiest. I haven't seen hide nor hair & all Sasha will say is that she's out til she wants 2 B back on. Rumor abound but no 1 seems 2 kno the truth. It totes infuriating. Uslly, I kno all the best gossip.
Mouse (to Vincent): That's just weird, but at least, I can help out behind the bar while I'm being "punished".
Vincent (to Mouse): Delia is going 2 B so mad she missd U in a corset last nite. She's always had a thing 4 U & corsets R a total fetish. I can't wait 2 taunt her.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm so happy for you... :-P Oh, I forgot to tell you... so apparently, Satanica is going to be the DJ for that movie... They contacted her, after I said no. She was trying so hard to rub it in my face that she was going to be in a movie.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh Goodness gracious. What a repulsive thought! I hope 2 all that's holy she doesn't get naked.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm sure she'll offer...
Vincent (to Mouse): Yuck! I almost feel sorry for that Eddie person. Almost.
Mouse (to Vincent): Umm, I'm probably going to regret asking this, but did you ever decide about your invitation into the film world?
Vincent (to Mouse): O yes! Forever ago. I turned them down. I wld nvr entertain an offer frm any1 who took advantage of a friend the way they did. Bsides, if Eep is any indication, I wouldn't see royalty check 1. Thank heavens I did turn them down. Seeing Satanica naked wld B enough 2 put me off women 4 months. Poppy wld B SO upset w/ me.
Mouse (to Vincent): I was hoping that was what you had decided, but you constantly surprise me, so I never like to assume anything.
Vincent (to Mouse): Well, I DO like 2 keep things interesting. Speaking of... I have something I want 2 talk 2 U abt, but I want U 2 promise U'll try not 2 hate me 2 much. :{
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh god, I hate it when you say stuff like that.... what is it?
Vincent (to Mouse): Ur going 2 B so mad at me... I gave Asher my phone # lst wk. :{
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes, and?
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh. My. That was not quite the reaction I was expecting. There's a lot less cursing.
Mouse (to Vincent): Trust me, I'm upset about it. I just don't know what else to say.
Vincent (to Mouse): I kno! I kno! Of all the dumb things 2 do. BELIEVE me, I kno. I don't kno what I was thinking. I've managed 2 put him off, but since I turned down the movie offer, he's been a bit more persistent w/ the txts. It was easy enough 2 avoid him when Poppy was here, but now... Well I was hoping U'd help me figure out how 2 get rid of him? Or R U 2 mad at me? :{{
Mouse (to Vincent): Little brother, of course, I'll help you get rid of him. I don't want you anywhere near that sleazeball. Is he looking for a date or trying to talk you into the movie?
Vincent (to Mouse): Thank U. I kno U said that after that last guy U weren't going 2 get involved in my personal life anymore... I think he has more interest in me than just the film. I went 2 the coffee house 2day 4 a pick-me-up & he was there.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, I really think the straight-forward approach is the best. Anything else, he's just going to try & persuade you. Or are you asking for me to handle it?
Vincent (to Mouse): O no. I can do it. If ur up 2 it, I just may want some moral support. I understand if U don't want 2 be arnd him, tho.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh no, I'm willing to be there. I find him absolutely repulsive for all his good looks & charm, so I think I can handle it.
Vincent (to Mouse): I'm more concerned w/ U trying 2 punch him than getting seduced by him. ;}
Mouse (to Vincent): Haha, you are so funny... Do you want my help or not?
Vincent (to Mouse): Yes. Pls. I'm so sorry. I'm actually quite nervous abt this. Uslly, I'm so good @ handling ppl...
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, it's understandable... it's not often that you come across someone that has no moral compass. I mean, yours is there, it just usually points to perv.
Vincent (to Mouse): Well, there's no harm in being a perv, U kno.
Mouse (to Vincent): Well, that's what I mean. You've got a good heart & would never intentionally hurt people.
Vincent (to Mouse): Of course not! I'm only interested in giving ppl pleasure, after all. :}
Mouse (to Vincent): So, I'm assuming that you've already agreed to meet him, otherwise, you probably wouldn't have told me any of this... true?
Vincent (to Mouse): Sometimes I think U kno me a little 2 well. :{ I didn't want 2 agree 2 meet, him, but he made it vry difficult 2 say no. The worst part of it all, & I feel terrible abt myself 4 this, I don't kno if I trust myself 2 B alone w/ him.
Mouse (to Vincent): Alright, where & when?
Vincent (to Mouse): Tomorrow at the coffee shop. The time is up 2 me. I'm so sorry 4 roping U into this.
Mouse (to Vincent): No, it's fine, we're family. (to Eep) Remember when I said I wasn't going to get involved with Vincent's personal life? God, my brother is an idiot.
Eep (to Mouse): Well, I coulda told you that. What now?
Mouse (to Eep): I have to go with him to tell Asher to buzz off. I feel like I'm in high school... so stupid.
Eep (to Mouse): Good fucking God. Does he really need you there to do that?
Mouse (to Eep): Apparently... I kinda want to smack him upside the head & tell him to snap out of it.
Eep (to Mouse): Seriously. What the fuck? Are you OK with going? I mean, when Asher was in the club, you looked ready to throttle him.
Mouse (to Eep): Yeah, I'll be fine... I just wish Vincent would listen to me when I say things like 'you should stay away from that person'.
Eep (to Mouse): If it makes you feel any better, he never listens to a damn thing I say either. Course, I was mostly saying "stay away from me!"
Mouse (to Eep): True... I'm not sure if it makes me feel any better, but I appreciate the sentiment.
Eep (to Mouse): Hell I was just trying to make you smile. Sorry I'm not better at it.
Mouse (to Eep): I'm sorry, I'm in a grumpy mood...
Eep (to Mouse): No need to apologize. I get it. Need anything? Plus, I'm not exactly known for my amazing & hilarious sense of humor.
Mouse (to Eep): A time machine, so I can back to last week & kick Vincent's ass so that I don't have to deal with this. Actually, I wouldn't mind some company... But, I completely understand if you want to be alone...
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. Well since I don't have a time machine, I can offer you some company. Me? Nah. I'm OK.
Mouse (to Eep): Can I get a hug too or would that be asking too much? :-P
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. I think I could manage a hug. I mean, hugging a pretty woman IS a really tough thing to do...
Mouse (to Eep): awww... You are wonderful...
Eep (to Mouse): Not really. Actually, uh, I kinda feel like this is kinda my fault. I thought if I told Vincent what kinda guy Asher is, it might knock some sense into him. Looks like it had the opposite effect.
Mouse (to Eep): Vincent is sometimes is his own worse enemy. Not to mention his slightly odd fascination with you may have also fueled his curiosity...
Eep (to Mouse): God. That's... That's SO fucking disturbing in so many different ways.
Mouse (to Eep): Yeah, it is... And I vow to never say anything like that again.
Eep (to Mouse): God. THANK YOU. I know I'll be grateful if I never have to think about that ever again. Hey, I'm headed over. I may, um, have to crash at your place cause of the hour, if that's OK. Send me home if it's too late.
