[somewhat accidental video] -open

[scotch_egg]

[he is on a date. At a restaurant maybe, in a store, walking into or out of a theatre. It is an awkward date from any way you look at it. Either the person is loud, or awkward, or touchy-feely and Alec looks like a mad rabbit ready to bolt at any moment. Whatever moment the camera catches is bound to cause second hand embarrassment.

At some point though during the evening, Alec will find a way to squirrel away from his...other to hiss into the camera:]

Help me.

[though he meant to send it to Anthony, well, that's not how it turns out]

Comments

[hardtoignore]

... You know, I think I kinda needed to hear that. Thanks man.

Well, maybe she'll at least get the hint that it's not doing it for you.

[scotch_egg]

Hints and Americans don't seem to go. Oft times you need a bloody two by four. But I'll do my best.

And thank you for stopping in

[hardtoignore]

LOL

Yeah. Just figured I wouldn't want to be left alone when I was in an uncomfortable situation either.

[scotch_egg]

Hopefully this will be the end of it.

[It likely won't]

[hardtoignore]

I mean, you could also just keep texting people. That should send a "I would rather be doing something else" message if nothing else.

[scotch_egg]

I'd rather be done with the whole thing, but unfortunately apparently being with someone else is a good sign.

[hardtoignore]

... What? I think I'm missing some context. What's good about what?

[scotch_egg]

If you're with someone people think you're taking care of since there's this big cultural taboo against dying alone.

[hardtoignore]

Oh. That’s what you mean.

I dunno, if you don’t like the girl then it seems like it would be more of a pain having them around when you’re looking for a place to rest. Just drag a friend along with you instead.

[scotch_egg]

[there is either some very strange wires crossed or he doesn't want to know]

I'd rather go alone, all things considered. But family.

[hardtoignore]

[Hey! Dying surrounded by friends and found family is legit!]

Too bad you can’t choose when you die. It would make these things a lot easier to decide in my book.