[She jumps when she sees East and opens her mouth to say something but nothing comes out. She wanted to see him, but not today. Not today! He doesn't look in the mood to talk either anyway, almost ignoring her.
God, can that day become even worse?]
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Posts: 4010 (04/30/08 11:33:04) Burning Ice |
What makes the desert beautiful is that somewhere it hides a well.
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Posts: 188 (04/30/08 11:44:50) Rogue Trader |
[Max sets down a black coffee in front of Steve]
No fat milk in this Java, mate....and unfortunately we're all out of hazelnuts .... [Uma chokes on her G and T...] Cinnamon sprinkles...? Here...[he slides the shaker down the bar with a flourish...] Who's next? Winning isn't everything - it's the only thing...
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Posts: 1190 (04/30/08 12:44:38) Garden of Egan |
[Realizing that I might look like a Valkyrie on her warpath storming towards Steve like that, so I slow down and now almost stroll the last meters over to
him. Arriving just in time to overhear Mr. 'Princes' sarcastic comment on how Steve wanted his coffee. I just can't help myself then taking the
same line.]
What did I have to hear in here? Where, the hell on earth do people mix a Java with hazelnut flavour and cinnamon? Oh wait, is it … New York? [Putting on an angelic smile] Good morning Steve! How are you today? You really have to tell me what 'cinnamon sprinkles' are supposed to be! [Nodding at Mr. 'Prince' and having a heard time not to laugh out loud at the image of Uma having her drink at a rather unorthodox place in this bar. But I'm keeping a straight face.] Steve please excuse me for just one second. I've got to get the rest my coffee and croissant. Just an interlude at the bar. 
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Posts: 1191 (04/30/08 13:07:01) Garden of Egan |
Back from the bar
[Setting down my perfect 'café au lait' next to his not ordered 'pure java' and swallowing the last pieces of a heavenly croissant.] So you suggested Rock n' Roll? If everything is ready, I'm ready too. Ready to rumble! Let's have a fantastic and productive day! [Let's have a comfortable and professional one - fat chance!]
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Posts: 354 (05/01/08 13:23:04) The Dick |
You got it.
And Tulip? I think we got off to a bad start. Not sure why. I'll admit, I screwed up the shots yesterday. I was a bit tense. This is a big contract for me and I think I was trying too hard. But I've been meditating. I'm in the zone now - and I'm actually a pretty good photographer. Okay, I'm better with still life and studio lighting, but I promise I'll pull out the stops today...truce? [he holds out his hand to shake hers...] Happy, Happy, Happy...all that shit...
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Posts: 1192 (05/05/08 14:14:35) Garden of Egan |
You are…in the zone now…okay…
[The 'zone' …sure! And truce? He has to be nuts. After all he accused me of? And probably telling my boss worse?] ..err…Steve… [Taking in all he says. He seems to be honestly contrite but I don't trust him. He insulted me by now several times, so why should I? I'm shaking his hand anyway.] Yes... then Steve! But spare me the 'zone thing', will ya? [The job has to be done. And it has to be done well. Can't afford to let the whole shoot go down because of the photographer and me don't get along.] Okay then come to think about it , you are nervous because your zone's not right? Because it is a different one than you are used to do? [Having a real hard time to keep myself from laughing, but trying to give him a bit of excuse from my side too…] Ehm…yes. I don't have any connections to my zones, I must admit…really…but maybe you could call my zone-problem a time zone problem? See, I only just arrived and as it seems I still have some kind of jet lag. Or rather some loss of sleep. You know, the few nights I spend in here I got no real sleep…. [I remember his nasty comment about him, who can't remember names…but I reserve to answer on that one. Nothing to comment anyway… as usual.] …My boss called me every night. He seems to just can't realize the fact that when he calls me from Germany at 'his' morning, it is 'my' in the middle of the night… So maybe you can add me being grumpy on loss of sleep? …We'll see what this day will bring? Oh and by the way… I am not that much into horses….
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Posts: 355 (05/08/08 01:33:44) The Dick |
Bosses, hey? And I'm not much into horses either. Nasty, smelly things. Always breaking wind. The only thing I ride is the subway...Why do you think we
brought the cowboys? They can wrangle with the mustangs and we can just let the cameras roll...
Happy, Happy, Happy...all that shit...
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Posts: 1193 (05/15/08 14:05:23) Garden of Egan |
Yeah...bosses! Nasty bunch, aren't they?
But talking about 'nasty' and 'horses'... You know, actually I don't think that horses smell that bad, quite the opposite rather. But I do have a hell of respect for them, because they are big and unpredictable and…nasty. Yes. [Shuddering shortly.] Thank God we have the 'cowboys' or rather the 'horsemen' to deal with them. [Hopefully the horses are tame and nothing bad will happen.] So let's go! Guess then I should get introduced to them now? [I know one of them already…question is: does he remember me? Or am I just a girl he met during the day job somehow and tried to pick up in the evening, cause he stumbled over her then once more? Snorting and shaking my head.] Daffodil…
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Posts: 481 (05/21/08 08:52:48) The Man |
G'day there, Miss Tulip... Steve... you ready to make a start?
~~ The Man ~~
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Posts: 1195 (05/24/08 15:16:29) Garden of Egan |
[Steve of course does not react at all; not to my comment and not to Egan's one either.
It is me who is reacting, brushing Egan with my shoulder whilst going toward the awaiting truck. Hey! It is not my fault that he hasn't the grace to go out of my way.] Wow, I'm impressed, after all you managed to find the right spring flower! This really must have been a tough job, as there are so many of them…Guess, you just asked someone who has a better memory than you have. 'Cause, I just don't see you looking up these names in a dictionary somehow. Maybe your companion would have? [Turning to East smiling broadly] Hi, I'm Tulip. It is a perfect day, ain't it? I hope you are fine!
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Posts: 474 (05/25/08 01:43:27) Horsebreaker |
All the better for meeting you, Miss. And you're right, perfect day for a ride. Steve? Thanks for the work. Appreciate it.
[he catches up with Egan as they leads the horse behind Steve and Tulip] Crikey, mate, you really blew it with her, didn't ya? She can't stand the bloody sight of you. These modern girls are tough, mate. Make a mistake and that's the end of it. Not like the old days, eh? Things change, don't they?
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Posts: 482 (05/25/08 01:51:09) The Man |
And what the bloody hell would you know about women? That French sheila soon dumped you, hey - and you were Mr. Nice Guy. Don't you worry. Tulip likes me. She's just playing hard to get. She thinks I'm a bit rough for the likes of her, but I'll tell you something for nothing. These modern girls like a bit of rough. Modern men are a bunch of big girls. They long for the strong silent types...you and me should play on that. Mean and moody. Like James Dean or Marlon Brando...bloody oath, you haven't a clue who they are, do you? Just watch me...she'll be eating out of my hand by the end of the day, you just see...compared to that bloody goon, Steve, I'll be like the Lone bloody Ranger...you can be Tonto....[he grins. East just looks confused] ~~ The Man ~~
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Posts: 1196 (06/13/08 14:20:23) Garden of Egan |
[Overhearing parts of the conversation between Egan and East]
I heard that! And no! I won't eat out of anybodies hand because of what you mentioned. Especially not yours! Quite the opposite. So you better spare your advice. East. I hope you'll excuse me! [Turning on my heel and walking away a few meters. Then turning around again.] By the way, you are completely wrong! It would be rather 'John Cassavetes' or 'Steve McQueen'!
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Posts: 483 (06/15/08 02:14:33) The Man |
Bloody hell, now look what you've done...!
~~ The Man ~~
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Posts: 1199 (07/16/08 14:53:59) Garden of Egan |
[This was a bad day...a very bad one. Steve acted like he was out of his mind.
The horses didn't like him one bit. They seemed too like no one at all by the way. The weather was nasty and the horses were nervous. As was I. I don't do very well close to nervous horses. The 'horseboys' did not too well either. At some point they seemed to barely be able to manage the animals. East tried it with wispering to them and THAT other guy tried it with showing them who is the master. He won. With sheer will. He did not touch them one time. But they finally declined. So what? He calmed them. Hey! It is his job! Ignored the proud look he was flashing towards me then. Macho bastard. Although the shoot was a mess I still hope that some pics are amongst, that might soothe my boss at home.] I feel so exhausted. Were is my bed?
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Posts: 356 (07/21/08 02:43:14) The Dick |
You don't feel like a late supper, do you? This job's been a bit of a nightmare and you've been great. I don't want you to think I'm not a nice guy underneath. If you came back to my place, I'd throw on some pasta and we could have a glass of wine with it. Whatd'ya say? Go on, don't blow me off! I'll be a total gentleman and put you in a cab home later...I promise...I've got plenty of hot water and clean towels if you need to freshen up... Happy, Happy, Happy...all that shit...
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Posts: 484 (07/21/08 02:48:45) The Man |
[Egan overhears as they are loading up the horses into the box. He moans to East..]
Bloody hell, that bastard's got in first. I bet she says yes to him. If he lays a finger on her, I'll bloody kill him... ~~ The Man ~~
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Posts: 477 (07/21/08 03:01:58) Horsebreaker |
Mate, you could try talking properly to the girl, as crazy as that might sound . She's not the type to be wooed by one of your moody stares. If you
don't come right out and ask her nicely, then of course she'll take up with some other fella...although Steve would not be a likely candidate...Not in
my opinion anyway..
Things change, don't they?
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Posts: 1201 (08/03/08 15:33:47) Garden of Egan |
>Frowning a bit when Steve offers me to come back to his place. But looking closely at him he just seems to be as exhausted as I am. Maybe in the end he
really just wants to talk this all over and finally looking for a way that we'll be able to work together without getting at each other's throats
permanenty<
Actually, pasta does not sound that bad. I must admit I am almost famished by now. >Glancing over to the two horse-guys, who are standing together talking, after they lead the horses into their boxes. They are too far away to understand every bit of what they are on about in detail but I could swear I heard my name in it. East smiles and seems to be relaxed, but that Egan guy looks annoyed. He probably is right now backbiting about people like me…about their strange behaviour towards horses or nature generally. To hell and back with him. I have my reasons and at least my agency pays him, so he better does not approach me about that one. None of his business. He's an arrogant macho shit anyway< Hey guys! >Waving over to them< Thank you for today! You did a great job! >Frowning again, when Steve mentions that 'shower thing' but no time is left for answering to that one, because my mobile starts to ring. Glancing at the number I recognize my behated boss and wonder if he ever sleeps, it must be in the middle of the night for him< 'Hey boss? … Yeah! We played it through today…Yes. With horses of course… No, it was not ideal, because we have some fires going on over here…Wait, wait, wait! I guess we have some fine pics amongst them anyway!...Yes…we're just finished for today…sure…soon…let me just do the pre-selection first…Yeah immediately. Of course. Bye!' Steve? That was the agency calling... Do you mind flicking through the pictures of today whilst having pasta? My boss needs to have them as soon as possible. Oh and I will shower later in my hotel, if you can stand the smell of me a bit longer.
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Posts: 357 (08/08/08 07:50:28) The Dick |
That was a yes then? Great...yeah, go over the shots...no problem...just what I was going to suggest...
 You like mushrooms? Happy, Happy, Happy...all that shit...
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