Post by sonstuds on Jul 17, 2007 12:11:24 GMT -5
{His alarm goes off as he lies motionless in his bed. The radio plays for nearly twenty minutes as he remains in a comatose state. The sun shines through his open window that he was to drunk to close. Only after taking the heat for as long as he does is he able to roll himself out from his mangled sheets. As he attempts to walk out of the room a glare blinds him. Clearly frustrated he roughly pulls the blinds down, in return allowing him to now stare at a piece of gold that remains propped up on his bookshelf.
He doesn’t move. He simply watches. Watches this small, rather insignificant piece of gold. What a waste of time. Hell, what a waste of space. He knew he wouldn’t actually want it, yet he let his emotions get the best of him for the month it took him to chase it. This confrontation lasts for several minutes. The face of a man in regret over something he deems so insignificant against the face of a prop that has no actual face.
It’s small. Really small. The gold looks to be peeling off the cheap leather. He thinks he can see the dried up glue that’s supposed to be attaching them. Piece of garbage. He’d try and sell it but no one would possibly want something they’d assume he made in five minutes. He’s stuck with it.
Shame, but at least it can make a good coaster.}[/color]
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{EBR walks through the door and into a dull and small waiting room. Why Matthew Werner, at the very least an amateur and unimpressive filmmaker, would even need a waiting room is baffling to EBR. This of course heightened by the fact he and an attractive receptionist are the only ones currently occupying the empty area. He slowly steps up to the desk.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR]…Hi…uh…I need to talk to Matt Werner.
Receptionist EBR Wants To Have Sex With:[/color] Did you schedule a meeting?
EBR:[/COLOR] Uh…no.
Receptionist EBR Wants To Have Sex With:[/color] It’ll just be a couple minutes. Take a seat.
{Gradually, EBR takes a seat in the closest chair available. He almost admires Matthew Werner. Despite never doing anything of noticeable importance, at least to EBR’s knowledge, he has the ambition to rent himself an office. Anything to make himself feel superior, he supposes. Then again EBR’s under the assumption he has no clients to begin with, and seeing as EBR has no intentions of paying him for his services he wouldn’t be surprised if in a week it’s a vacant lot. He casually searches around for a magazine as to avoid staring at a clock for however long it takes Matthew Werner to tidy up his most likely unkempt office. EBR knows he’s not currently doing anything, but of course Werner needs to create the illusion of professionalism. Speaking of, EBR notices the receptionist has done nothing to notify Werner that EBR is waiting. He sits with a puzzled look on his face.
The entire room looks nothing more than a standard dentist office of all things. He wonders if Matthew Werner has ever actually been in a filmmaker’s office. Then again neither has EBR, nor does he even know if a filmmaker is supposed to have an office. The brown walls are bare and empty. He’s not even trying to make it look good. At least EBR hopes he isn’t. He hates seeing people fail. Then again, EBR has never actually found a magazine so he just assumes Matthew Werner has no perceived knowledge or clue on how to have an effective waiting room that makes people feel welcomed. In turn EBR shifts around in the chair uncomfortably.}[/color]
Receptionist EBR Wants To Have Sex With:[/color] Mr. Werner is ready to see you now.
{He rises from his seat and thankfully nods at the receptionist. He walks into the nearest corridor, realizing that the receptionist never actually told him where to go. In fact, she never even asked for his name. What a badly run company. Again, he thinks to himself how Matthew Werner even knows he’s here if the receptionist never told him. He tries to remember if the door had a bell when he walked in. Perhaps there’s cameras. EBR looks around nervously. He walks down the hall and to the only door on the left that’s slightly opened. After politely knocking he inches it open further, revealing a man with short black hair and thin glasses sitting at a mahogany desk while typing on a computer. He looks at EBR.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] Hello, please come in. I’m just finishing something important, but I’ll be done in a second.
{Both men collectively shake hands as EBR sits down across from the desk. Matthew Werner goes back to work on his computer as EBR removes hand sanitizer from his pocket and quickly uses it before Werner can see. He’s curious as to what Werner is even doing, if anything. He pretends to stretch, in the process attempting to look at the computer screen, but to no avail. He does realize his desk is neat and tidy though. Hrm.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] {Turning off his monitor}[/color] Alright, and what can I do for you?
EBR:[/COLOR] Well…uh…we’ve worked before.
Matthew Werner:[/color] On what, specifically?
{Even when they first met Matthew Werner admitted he didn’t know who EBR was. At least he’s consistent.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] {Awkwardly}[/color] Uh….well…uh…you filmed me and…uh…Alex Sean about…uh…a year ago…
Matthew Werner:[/color] Oh, right! EBR, was it?
EBR:[/COLOR] Uh….yeah….
Matthew Werner:[/color] You know, you and Alex Sean really left me high and dry. I really had something good going with that documentary then you both bailed on me. How am I supposed to finish a movie when I only have two scenes? Tell me how?
{He used to be nervous, in return making you feel better than him. Now he acts like he owns the place. Then again he does. Pompously, EBR responds.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] I remember you allowed us to go to some desert or something. Alex Sean told me how the sun reflected off the sand and made him see his reflection. Yadda yadda yadda, he got all weird and left. Some could say that you ended the Anointed.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Seriously?
EBR:[/COLOR] Just something to think about. Though, that is what I wanted to talk to you about. I recently made my return to the WFWF-
Matthew Werner:[/color] Congratulations.
EBR:[/COLOR] Shut up, I’m not done. I recently made my return to the WFWF and I figure it’d seem appropriate to have my tenure, I dunno, sort of chronicled.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Did Alex Sean return?
EBR:[/COLOR] No.
Matthew Werner:[/color] See, Alex Sean was the real star of that movie.
EBR:[/COLOR]…It was a documentary.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Yes, but he was such an interesting presence. I really only filmed it for him.
{Prick. In an effort to play hardball he peels himself off the chair.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Alright, thanks anyways-
{Werner motions for him to sit back down, which EBR does.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] Well, look. I’m always looking for new clients. If you really want me to film your story then I’m sure we can work something out.
EBR:[/COLOR] In terms of…?
Matthew Werner:[/color] Monetary.
EBR:[/COLOR] Which means….?
Matthew Werner:[/color] You pay me.
EBR:[/COLOR] I was kind of figuring that since you never finished the Anointed documentary this could just be part of that. Kind of before and after, you know? Plus you never asked to us to pay you for that. It’d seem rather dishonorable to go and ask us for money now. Besides, is it not filmmaker code that all pieces of work should be finished? And that it should never be done for the money?
Matthew Werner:[/color] First off, there is no filmmaker code.
EBR:[/COLOR] I disagree. You’ve seen Bowling For Columbine? I’m sure Michael Moore mentioned it somewhere in the second half.
Matthew Werner:[/color] {Ignoring}[/color] Secondly, I’m running a business here. I’m not just gonna film something for free.
{He briefly contemplates.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Fine, but I’m only paying you cause I’m already here. I could get any else to film me talking, probably for free.
Matthew Werner:[/color] I really, strongly doubt that.
EBR:[/COLOR]…Shut up. Can I get co-director credits?
Matthew Werner:[/color] No.
{Prick.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] When do you want to get started? I have a pretty busy schedule…{looking at computer screen}[/color]…
EBR:[/COLOR] Sometime next week would be fine.
Matthew Werner:[/color] How about today?
EBR:[/COLOR] I thought you were busy?
Matthew Werner:[/color] But I’m free today.
EBR:[/COLOR] What’s wrong with next week?
Matthew Werner:[/color] I just figure you’d want to get started ASAP. That means “as soon as possible”.
EBR:[/COLOR] I don’t have much to say this week. I’m only facing Total Apocalypse and Master of Destruction.
Matthew Werner:[/color] I remember you speaking of them in the aforementioned documentary. Didn’t you have a match against them a year ago?
EBR:[/COLOR] Probably.
Matthew Werner:[/color] That’s perfect. We can rehash those issues…{thinking}[/color]…yes, I see it perfectly. We should do that.
EBR:[/COLOR] I don’t have anything against either. In fact, I still feel pretty bad about attacking MOD. As for Total Apocalypse, well, it was pretty ignorant of me to claim he’d never change. He seems fine now.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Then we can have a story about your journey to repentance! Yes, we can have you walking along a deserted railroad, hands in your pocket, I can do a voice-over. It’ll be perfect!
{EBR sits speechless. It takes several seconds for him to speak.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Well…wow…I was thinking we more or less just do a talking head.
Matthew Werner:[/color] {Disappointed}[/color] Oh…that’ll cost more.
EBR:[/COLOR] How could that possibly be more expensive? It means we’re just shooting in one room.
Matthew Werner:[/color] But I have to cover it up with tarp, get proper lighting, it’s far more difficult then you’d believe.
EBR:[/COLOR] Whatever. Can we use star wipe?
Matthew Werner:[/color] No.
{Prick.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] Honestly, I think I can make this video work.
EBR:[/COLOR] Can I name it?
Matthew Werner:[/color] Better let me do it.
{Prick.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] So next week’s good? Any particular day that works for you?
Matthew Werner:[/color] Any day’s fine. Just give me a call. Do you have my business card? Do you want my business card? Here, have my business card.
{EBR slowly takes it before stuffing it into his pocket.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Well, thanks a lot. I’ll uh…call you…
Matthew Werner:[/color] Yeah, yeah. Now I have a couple more people to see today. I’m a busy man, you know?
EBR:[/COLOR] I bet…
{He rises from his seat as both men shake hands. From the corner of his eye as he leaves he sees Matthew Werner turn his monitor back on. EBR walks out wondering just exactly what Matthew Werner was looking at when he claimed to be checking his schedule. He exits the corridor and into the waiting room, and while using his bottle of hand sanitizer questions why he didn’t just buy a camera. Why does he always have to do everything the hard way?
Oh, and the door did have a bell.}[/color]
He doesn’t move. He simply watches. Watches this small, rather insignificant piece of gold. What a waste of time. Hell, what a waste of space. He knew he wouldn’t actually want it, yet he let his emotions get the best of him for the month it took him to chase it. This confrontation lasts for several minutes. The face of a man in regret over something he deems so insignificant against the face of a prop that has no actual face.
It’s small. Really small. The gold looks to be peeling off the cheap leather. He thinks he can see the dried up glue that’s supposed to be attaching them. Piece of garbage. He’d try and sell it but no one would possibly want something they’d assume he made in five minutes. He’s stuck with it.
Shame, but at least it can make a good coaster.}[/color]
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{EBR walks through the door and into a dull and small waiting room. Why Matthew Werner, at the very least an amateur and unimpressive filmmaker, would even need a waiting room is baffling to EBR. This of course heightened by the fact he and an attractive receptionist are the only ones currently occupying the empty area. He slowly steps up to the desk.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR]…Hi…uh…I need to talk to Matt Werner.
Receptionist EBR Wants To Have Sex With:[/color] Did you schedule a meeting?
EBR:[/COLOR] Uh…no.
Receptionist EBR Wants To Have Sex With:[/color] It’ll just be a couple minutes. Take a seat.
{Gradually, EBR takes a seat in the closest chair available. He almost admires Matthew Werner. Despite never doing anything of noticeable importance, at least to EBR’s knowledge, he has the ambition to rent himself an office. Anything to make himself feel superior, he supposes. Then again EBR’s under the assumption he has no clients to begin with, and seeing as EBR has no intentions of paying him for his services he wouldn’t be surprised if in a week it’s a vacant lot. He casually searches around for a magazine as to avoid staring at a clock for however long it takes Matthew Werner to tidy up his most likely unkempt office. EBR knows he’s not currently doing anything, but of course Werner needs to create the illusion of professionalism. Speaking of, EBR notices the receptionist has done nothing to notify Werner that EBR is waiting. He sits with a puzzled look on his face.
The entire room looks nothing more than a standard dentist office of all things. He wonders if Matthew Werner has ever actually been in a filmmaker’s office. Then again neither has EBR, nor does he even know if a filmmaker is supposed to have an office. The brown walls are bare and empty. He’s not even trying to make it look good. At least EBR hopes he isn’t. He hates seeing people fail. Then again, EBR has never actually found a magazine so he just assumes Matthew Werner has no perceived knowledge or clue on how to have an effective waiting room that makes people feel welcomed. In turn EBR shifts around in the chair uncomfortably.}[/color]
Receptionist EBR Wants To Have Sex With:[/color] Mr. Werner is ready to see you now.
{He rises from his seat and thankfully nods at the receptionist. He walks into the nearest corridor, realizing that the receptionist never actually told him where to go. In fact, she never even asked for his name. What a badly run company. Again, he thinks to himself how Matthew Werner even knows he’s here if the receptionist never told him. He tries to remember if the door had a bell when he walked in. Perhaps there’s cameras. EBR looks around nervously. He walks down the hall and to the only door on the left that’s slightly opened. After politely knocking he inches it open further, revealing a man with short black hair and thin glasses sitting at a mahogany desk while typing on a computer. He looks at EBR.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] Hello, please come in. I’m just finishing something important, but I’ll be done in a second.
{Both men collectively shake hands as EBR sits down across from the desk. Matthew Werner goes back to work on his computer as EBR removes hand sanitizer from his pocket and quickly uses it before Werner can see. He’s curious as to what Werner is even doing, if anything. He pretends to stretch, in the process attempting to look at the computer screen, but to no avail. He does realize his desk is neat and tidy though. Hrm.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] {Turning off his monitor}[/color] Alright, and what can I do for you?
EBR:[/COLOR] Well…uh…we’ve worked before.
Matthew Werner:[/color] On what, specifically?
{Even when they first met Matthew Werner admitted he didn’t know who EBR was. At least he’s consistent.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] {Awkwardly}[/color] Uh….well…uh…you filmed me and…uh…Alex Sean about…uh…a year ago…
Matthew Werner:[/color] Oh, right! EBR, was it?
EBR:[/COLOR] Uh….yeah….
Matthew Werner:[/color] You know, you and Alex Sean really left me high and dry. I really had something good going with that documentary then you both bailed on me. How am I supposed to finish a movie when I only have two scenes? Tell me how?
{He used to be nervous, in return making you feel better than him. Now he acts like he owns the place. Then again he does. Pompously, EBR responds.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] I remember you allowed us to go to some desert or something. Alex Sean told me how the sun reflected off the sand and made him see his reflection. Yadda yadda yadda, he got all weird and left. Some could say that you ended the Anointed.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Seriously?
EBR:[/COLOR] Just something to think about. Though, that is what I wanted to talk to you about. I recently made my return to the WFWF-
Matthew Werner:[/color] Congratulations.
EBR:[/COLOR] Shut up, I’m not done. I recently made my return to the WFWF and I figure it’d seem appropriate to have my tenure, I dunno, sort of chronicled.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Did Alex Sean return?
EBR:[/COLOR] No.
Matthew Werner:[/color] See, Alex Sean was the real star of that movie.
EBR:[/COLOR]…It was a documentary.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Yes, but he was such an interesting presence. I really only filmed it for him.
{Prick. In an effort to play hardball he peels himself off the chair.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Alright, thanks anyways-
{Werner motions for him to sit back down, which EBR does.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] Well, look. I’m always looking for new clients. If you really want me to film your story then I’m sure we can work something out.
EBR:[/COLOR] In terms of…?
Matthew Werner:[/color] Monetary.
EBR:[/COLOR] Which means….?
Matthew Werner:[/color] You pay me.
EBR:[/COLOR] I was kind of figuring that since you never finished the Anointed documentary this could just be part of that. Kind of before and after, you know? Plus you never asked to us to pay you for that. It’d seem rather dishonorable to go and ask us for money now. Besides, is it not filmmaker code that all pieces of work should be finished? And that it should never be done for the money?
Matthew Werner:[/color] First off, there is no filmmaker code.
EBR:[/COLOR] I disagree. You’ve seen Bowling For Columbine? I’m sure Michael Moore mentioned it somewhere in the second half.
Matthew Werner:[/color] {Ignoring}[/color] Secondly, I’m running a business here. I’m not just gonna film something for free.
{He briefly contemplates.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Fine, but I’m only paying you cause I’m already here. I could get any else to film me talking, probably for free.
Matthew Werner:[/color] I really, strongly doubt that.
EBR:[/COLOR]…Shut up. Can I get co-director credits?
Matthew Werner:[/color] No.
{Prick.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] When do you want to get started? I have a pretty busy schedule…{looking at computer screen}[/color]…
EBR:[/COLOR] Sometime next week would be fine.
Matthew Werner:[/color] How about today?
EBR:[/COLOR] I thought you were busy?
Matthew Werner:[/color] But I’m free today.
EBR:[/COLOR] What’s wrong with next week?
Matthew Werner:[/color] I just figure you’d want to get started ASAP. That means “as soon as possible”.
EBR:[/COLOR] I don’t have much to say this week. I’m only facing Total Apocalypse and Master of Destruction.
Matthew Werner:[/color] I remember you speaking of them in the aforementioned documentary. Didn’t you have a match against them a year ago?
EBR:[/COLOR] Probably.
Matthew Werner:[/color] That’s perfect. We can rehash those issues…{thinking}[/color]…yes, I see it perfectly. We should do that.
EBR:[/COLOR] I don’t have anything against either. In fact, I still feel pretty bad about attacking MOD. As for Total Apocalypse, well, it was pretty ignorant of me to claim he’d never change. He seems fine now.
Matthew Werner:[/color] Then we can have a story about your journey to repentance! Yes, we can have you walking along a deserted railroad, hands in your pocket, I can do a voice-over. It’ll be perfect!
{EBR sits speechless. It takes several seconds for him to speak.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Well…wow…I was thinking we more or less just do a talking head.
Matthew Werner:[/color] {Disappointed}[/color] Oh…that’ll cost more.
EBR:[/COLOR] How could that possibly be more expensive? It means we’re just shooting in one room.
Matthew Werner:[/color] But I have to cover it up with tarp, get proper lighting, it’s far more difficult then you’d believe.
EBR:[/COLOR] Whatever. Can we use star wipe?
Matthew Werner:[/color] No.
{Prick.}[/color]
Matthew Werner:[/color] Honestly, I think I can make this video work.
EBR:[/COLOR] Can I name it?
Matthew Werner:[/color] Better let me do it.
{Prick.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] So next week’s good? Any particular day that works for you?
Matthew Werner:[/color] Any day’s fine. Just give me a call. Do you have my business card? Do you want my business card? Here, have my business card.
{EBR slowly takes it before stuffing it into his pocket.}[/color]
EBR:[/COLOR] Well, thanks a lot. I’ll uh…call you…
Matthew Werner:[/color] Yeah, yeah. Now I have a couple more people to see today. I’m a busy man, you know?
EBR:[/COLOR] I bet…
{He rises from his seat as both men shake hands. From the corner of his eye as he leaves he sees Matthew Werner turn his monitor back on. EBR walks out wondering just exactly what Matthew Werner was looking at when he claimed to be checking his schedule. He exits the corridor and into the waiting room, and while using his bottle of hand sanitizer questions why he didn’t just buy a camera. Why does he always have to do everything the hard way?
Oh, and the door did have a bell.}[/color]
