Vincent (to Mouse): Remember: there is 1 VERY important thing 2 know 1 thing abt the new DJ. If s/he is cute.
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes... I'm not at all surprised you think that's the most important thing.
Vincent (to Mouse): I'm only trying 2 help. :p
Mouse (to Vincent): I know you think you are. :-)
Vincent (to Mouse): Such abuse! Ur lucky I like it.
Poppy (to Mouse & Vincent): Oooh, more eyecandy, please.
Vincent (to Mouse & Poppy): See? U gotta give the people what they want.
Mouse (to Vincent & Mouse): I don't think I'm going to take the opinion of the two biggest pervs in the world as the voice of the people
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh pls. Poppy & I want the same thing EVERY1 wants. We're just honest enough 2 admit it.
Mouse (to Vincent): So, what you're saying is that deep down everyone is a perv? I shudder for humanity. :-P I'm just teasing you, by the way... I think you'll like this guy. Though, he is a little intense.
Vincent (to Mouse): Ooo. Intense can B good. I'm in FAR 2 good a mood 2 take ur teasing personally, sister dear. I don't think I like skiing, but I LIKE being in a chalet.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm actually quite surprised you managed to leave the chalet to try skiing. :-)
Poppy (to Mouse & Vincent): We just needed a brief excursion into the chill to get our blood pumping, honey.
Vincent (to Poppy): Darling, U never have ANY trouble getting any part of me pumping. ;-}
Poppy (to Vincent): Oh, honey, that was really moving... now, move back over this way. ;-)
An hour later:
Mouse: Woohoo! It looks like I found a new co-DJ for the club. (to Leon) Excellent! Then meet me at the club tonight @ 8pm & we'll give it a try. Plus, you'll be saved from your first encounter with Vincent, since he's off for the holiday. And, it would be really unfair & cruel to make you have to deal with a new club, a new crowd & him on the same night. :-)
Leon (to Mouse): Him? Hopefully this HIM is not another ASSHAT club owner. I have a REALLY low BS tolerance. TELL me it’s not that kind of place.
Mouse (to Leon): Oh no, he's just my brother & one of the bartenders. The club is actually pretty nice to work at, I've been there for 5 years. Most of the staff has been there for awhile, because we like it. Except for Eep, he just started about a month ago.
Leon (to Mouse): Do us both a solid and make sure your brother understands that us being in the booth together is not a thing. Guys get touchy.
Mouse (to Leon): Not to worry, my little brother isn't like that... you'll see. Besides, I've deejayed with dudes before & managed to not make out with them, I think I can handle it. :-)
Vincent (to Mouse & Leon): Don't U listen 2 her! She's just jealous b/c I look better in heels. I'm totes wonderful.
Mouse (to Vincent): Hey, watch it there, Mister! I look damn good in heels... I just don't often wear them, because I have to lug gear around.
Vincent (to Mouse): U'll note I didn't say U looked BAD in heels, darling. Just that I looked better. Hard 2 argue w/ the facts. ;-}
Mouse (to Vincent): Yes, you are GORGEOUS! We all know it to be true... Could you just for once let us mere mortals have a turn? :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): I'll let U know when I find some mere mortals. I happen 2 know some FABOO ppl, darling. Thy self included. Hee hee. Can U tell I've been drinking? It's the best way 2 stay warm, U know.
Mouse (to Vincent): I had a sneaking suspicion. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): No worries. I'm behaving. Mostly. I don't want 2 make Poppy have 2 care for poor, hungovr me. That's an honor I save 4 U. ;-} I'm kidding, of course. Mostly.
Mouse (to Vincent): Oh, gee thanks... I'm glad you're having fun. You missed some excitement last night.
Vincent (to Mouse): What? What happened?
Mouse (to Vincent): Some girl recognized Eep from that damn movie. She actually came up to me & asked me what it was like dating a porn star.
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh no! Ur KIDDING. How hard did you punch her?
Mouse (to Vincent): I was working, so I didn't punch her... I just said I had no idea what she was talking about & fuck off. But, this was on top of Eep talking to Wanda about the damn thing, so you can only imagine... I could have used your "delicate" touch with him. :-P
Vincent (to Mouse): Oh sweetie. I'm sorry. That sounds dreadful. How R U doing? How is Eep handling all this? He must be made of nothing but pure brood @ the mo.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm fine, I guess... I have no idea how Eep is handling it. I dropped him off at his place last night & I haven't heard from him. He's probably broodily smoking, thinking & painting.
Vincent (to Mouse): Ur fine? Really?
Mouse (to Vincent): No, not really... It's weird knowing that a bunch of other people have seen my boyfriend naked & not in a "fine art" way. And, having not seen the movie, I had no idea what the girl was talking about when she asked about some party scene. I really honestly have no desire to watch that damn thing other than the fact that I'd like to know what I'm dealing with.
Vincent (to Mouse): Awwww, sweetie. I wish I knew what 2 tell U 2 make U feel better.
Mouse (to Vincent): I told him that I wouldn't watch it & I certainly don't want to break that promise.
Vincent (to Mouse): And certainly not after the whole situation w/ Wanda, I'd imagine.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm sorry to dump this on you while you're supposed to be off having a good time. I was trying to be fine, but you asked.
Vincent (to Mouse): U know ur no burden 2 me, sister o' mine. I asked b/c I wanted 2 know.
Mouse (to Vincent): I'm lucky to have you. :-)
Vincent (to Mouse): Of course U R. Just like I'm lucky 2 have U. ;-} Cld U just ask him 2 see it? It keeps coming up & U DO deserve 2 know what ur both going 2 B dealing w/ due 2 this thing.
Mouse (to Vincent): God, no… I don't know... I'm not sure how to brooch the subject. It's kind of a tricky situation.
Vincent (to Mouse): I didn't want 2 say anything, b/c I didn't think it was something either of U needed or wld WANT 2 know. But, apparently Eddie's film is rather popular in certain circles, both as serious smut, & b/c it's so outlandish & cheesy. And these circles R going 2 have some overlap w/ the goth scene. Think of it like a hot _Pink Flamingos_.
Mouse (to Vincent): So, what you're saying is he's a bit of a celebrity within these circles?
Vincent (to Mouse): He might B. What I know, I know frm the internet. I don't know how many "real" ppl that wld translate into. Prolly not many. But this might not B as isolated an incident as U 2 wld like it 2 B.
Mouse (to Vincent): No, I was beginning to suspect that might be the case when Eep told me that Poppy had seen a Spanish dubbed version of it.
Vincent (to Mouse): The good news is that the director didn't use Eep's (or Asher's) real name in the credits. So he's got a little bit of distance frm it. Can U tell I did a bit of research when Asher tried 2 get me 2 do a movie w/ him?
Mouse (to Vincent): That was good thinking on your part... I actually talked to a lawyer about the situation to see what he had to say.
Vincent (to Mouse): REALLY? What did the lawyer say?
Mouse (to Vincent): He said that he thought Eep had a case to get it pulled from the shelves & possibly some money.
Vincent (to Mouse): Wow. Restriction of the flick & money? That's got 2 B good news.
Mouse (to Vincent): But, I'm not sure Eep is ready to actually deal with it, yet... I think he's punishing himself, like he doesn't think he's suffered enough for doing something stupid.
Vincent (to Mouse): Good gracious. That certainly sounds like him. He's prolly hanging himself up on a cross 4 involving U w/ it as well. Doesn't he know this is the wrong season 4 it? This kind of behavior is better saved 4 Easter. :p
Mouse (to Vincent): heehee, thanks I needed that...
Vincent (to Mouse): I thought U might. ;-} Don't worry, darling. It'll all work out. I'm sure it will.
Mouse (to Vincent): I know it will, it always does.
Vincent (to Mouse): Good. I'm glad 2 hear that. I have 2 go, sweetness. Poppy is insisting on my FULL attn. Take care of urself, won't U? Take care of that man of urs 2. Angst is hot & all, but only 2 a certain degree.
Mouse (to Vincent): Thanks, sweetie!
Vincent (to Mouse): NP, sweetness. Love U!
Mouse (to Vincent): Love you, too!
A few hours later:
Mouse (to Eep): Hey.
Eep (to Mouse): Hey yourself.
Mouse (to Eep): So, are you quietly brooding & don't want to be bothered or simply busy & can't talk right now?
Eep (to Mouse): No, I'm free. I was, uh, I was busy, but I'm free now. What's up?
Mouse (to Eep): Well, first off, how are you doing? I was a bit concerned about you after I dropped you off.
Eep (to Mouse): Um... I'm, uh, I'm something. OK, mostly. How are you? I, uh, I know last night was... Well, it was shitty.
Mouse (to Eep): Yeah, you could say that... I'm trying to be okay with everything, but I'm having a bit of a hard time with it.
Eep (to Mouse): Fuck. I'm sorry.
Mouse (to Eep): It's not your fault... I have to ask you something that you're probably not going to like, hell, I don't even really want to ask, but I think I need to.
Eep (to Mouse): I wish I liked the way that sounds. Um, what's up?
Mouse (to Eep): Ummm, I think I need to watch the movie... I don't want to watch it, but I need to know what we're up against... Vincent did a little bit of research when Asher tried to get him in that other movie... and, it has a bit of a following, it's apparently a hot _Pink Flamingos_. On the plus side, they didn't use your real name. He doesn't think last night was an isolated incident & frankly after Wanda & Poppy being added to the mix neither do I. I really want this stupid thing to go away & I don't think it will until you/we deal with it. I'm sorry. I know I said I wouldn't & I won't without your permission, but I can't keep being blindsided by it and frankly, neither can you.
Eep (to Mouse): It has a FOLLOWING? Jesus. Fat Christ! I... I don't even know how to process that. Jesus.
Mouse (to Eep): What Vincent knows, he knows from the internet. I don't know how many "real" people that would translate into. Probably not many. Apparently the film is rather popular in certain circles, both as serious smut, & because it's so outlandish & cheesy.
Eep (to Mouse): Fuck it. It doesn't matter. Um, I went to see Mr. Yashida today. Uh, Will. It's weird calling a lawyer by his first name...
Mouse (to Eep): You did? What happened?
Eep (to Mouse): I just talked to him, mostly. If I wanted to "pursue legal action," I'd have to make some kinda statement. He thinks that the fact I was drunk through most of the filming, and not 21 at the time, could help... God. This is more than a little bit humiliating.
Mouse (to Eep): I'm sorry... So, what are you going to do?
Eep (to Mouse): Well, if I'm gonna give a statement. I need to know what happened... Um. What I did in Eddie's film. I... Um. I was actually gonna ask you if you would watch it with me. I... I really don't want to do this alone.
Mouse (to Eep): Of course...
Eep (to Mouse): God. Thank you. I'd understand if you don't wanna see it with me in the room, though.
Mouse (to Eep): I was actually hoping that if I had to watch it, you'd watch it with me anyway, you didn't, by any chance, talk to my brother earlier, did you?
Eep (to Mouse): Uh, no, why?
Mouse (to Eep): No reason, just he's the one that had suggested I talk to you about watching it, so when you brought it up… Sometimes Vincent's insight terrifies me.
Eep (to Mouse): Vincent terrifies me in general. But, uh, he can be WEIRDLY insightful. Which is also why it's so weird he acts like such a dumb ass kid sometimes.
Mouse (to Eep): Well, I sometimes feel like I act like a dumbass kid... I'm emotionally stunted in some cases.
Eep (to Mouse): Well, you're in luck that you're dating me. I'm emotionally stunted in all cases. Heh.
Mouse (to Eep): That's good, we can act childish together... Shit, I need to head to work. I wanna get the booth situated for the new DJ.
Eep (to Mouse): OK. Sounds good. I'll see you later tonight. Um... Thanks, by the way.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh, do you need a ride or have you got one sorted?
Eep (to Mouse): If you have time to swing by and pick me up, I'd appreciate it. Wanda offered, but I still have trouble looking her in the eye.
Mouse (to Eep): I'm heading your way now. See you shortly!
Two hours later:
Eep (to Mouse): Uh... What is up with Delia tonight? I just stopped by the bar to grab some water, and she kept STARING at me.
Mouse (to Eep): She was curious about the incident last night... I told her it was a case of mistaken identity,
Delia (to Eep): Soooo, your girl was telling me how you weren't in porn. How's that workin out for ya?
Eep (to Delia): Uh... What the fuck are you talking about?
Delia (to Eep): The bit about the mistaken identity? I was just curious about how you were holding up and if perhaps you had an evil twin.
Eep (to Delia): Uh. Yes. He has a goatee.
Delia (to Eep): Don't they always? Must be part of the evil twin rulebook. Still, how you holdin’ up? Because I'm going to ask till you at least pretend to answer.
Eep (to Delia): Uh, ok, I guess? Um, how come?
Delia (to Eep): Because you're my friend and I care about you? Sheesh. Lemme know when you're off. I'll make you a drink, on me.
Eep (to Delia): Oh. God. I'm sorry. I, uh... Jesus. Sorry. It's been a weird week. Um... That sounds good.
Delia (to Eep): ....kkkkay. I'll make sure it's somethin’ nice and strong.
Eep (to Delia): Um. OK.
Mouse (to Eep): Are we having fun, yet? Training a new DJ is exhausting.
Eep (to Mouse): No. Not even a little. How about you?
Mouse (to Eep); Is it wrong that all I want to do is curl up with you?
Eep (to Mouse): Sounds good to me.
Mouse (to Eep): I'm so glad that we have tomorrow off.
Eep (to Mouse): God. Me too. Delia is being really weird tonight.
Mouse (to Eep): What is she doing?
Eep (to Mouse): I dunno. She keeps asking me how I am, and she offered to buy me a drink. Is that weird, or am I being a paranoid dick?
Mouse (to Eep): Oh, um... I have no idea. It does seem a bit weird.
Eep (to Delia): Hey, um, I'm gonna take a raincheck on the drink tonight. But, um, thanks for the offer. (to Mouse) Yeah. I just told her I'd catch up with her later. Wanna slip out the back when no one is looking?
Mouse (to Eep): Yes, I do.
Eep (to Mouse): I'm not really in the mood for socializing with other people tonight.
Mouse (to Eep): Me neither. Do you want me to drop you off at your place?
Eep (to Mouse): Oh. Um, yeah. If you want to.
Mouse (to Eep): Oh... Ok.
Eep (to Mouse): Um, unless you don't want me to go home.
Mouse (to Eep): I was actually hoping you wanted to go home with me...
Eep (to Mouse): Heh. I think I can be persuaded.