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[makingastatement]

[ Al is quiet as the feed clicks on. He's not full of his usual zest; his demeanor more muted tonight. As the remains of the cigarette are squashed on the off-screen ashtray, he wastes no time lighting another before he speaks. ]

Much like yourselves, there's a couple of things of mine in circulation. I'd appreciate getting 'em back.

If needed, the favor can be returned.

[ These are the family photos of Al's in circulation +1 of Jimmy in his skivvies, but who even wants that? ]

Comments

Video

[trenchknives]

Hey. I've got one of yours.

Video

[makingastatement]

Saw something of yours earlier, if you want it.

Re: Video

[trenchknives]

Yeah? What kinda photo?

[He really hopes it's not embarrassing.]

Video

[makingastatement]

Family-- you and your kid, the wife.

[ Surprisingly not you humping anything, man. ]

Re: Video

[trenchknives]

[Actually, it's kind of surprising that the photos of Jimmy out there seem to be mostly benign.]

Yeah, I got one of you and your kid, too.

[deadmanbusiness]

I think I found one of yours.

[He waves the one of Al hugging the little boy.]

[makingastatement]

[ His eyes follow the picture back and forth, visibly perturbed by the gesture. ]

Yeah. That's mine.

[deadmanbusiness]

I didn't realize you had a son.

[makingastatement]

Yeah. So you've got eyes and a brain, huh?

[deadmanbusiness]

It's just you never mentioned him.

[Theo would have thought Al might have... at some point.]

[valentineluke]

Anything else you might want?

[makingastatement]

The night off, maybe.

[valentineluke]

Take as much time as you need.

[makingastatement]

Just tonight.

[ He's not a total loss. ]

[valentineluke]

Alright. If you change your mind, just message me.

[Knows all too well that feeling you got right now.]

[pinkeffinprofessional]

How are we supposed to know if it's yours?

Just when you thought it was over, Pink--

[makingastatement]

You're here too?

Jesus fucking Christ.

oh my god Al

[pinkeffinprofessional]

What?

Who?

[makingastatement]

That's funny.

Respectfully, you might wanna rethink the facial hair.

[ ...what. It's constructive business criticism. ]

[pinkeffinprofessional]

Wait.

Who do you think I am?

video;

[whitetwoguns]

I got one of yours.

[Looking like a proud Papa.]

video;

[makingastatement]

Appreciate it.

[ Assuming he can have it back. And that it's nothing too personal goddamn it. ]

You found anything of yours?

video;

[whitetwoguns]

Nothing doing. I'm sure you'll be happy to see it.

[Him. Um. Maybe. You're a chum, Al but he's not sure if he knows you well enough to go on about family life.]

I dunno if I have anything out there. Maybe.

video;

[makingastatement]

What's that supposed to mean?

[ The feeling is a mutual one then. ]

Seems like a pretty good chance given all the photos and people squawking.

video;

[whitetwoguns]

Looks personal, that's all. It's better with you.

[Jesus. Man. Chill.]

That's always the way. Well, I dunno what could be around. I could worry myself sick or keep my head down and hope nobody notices.

[Hopefully it doesn't sound like guilt. Oops. Too late.]