Full Time Gossip

No… no, it actually doesn’t. Creative writing is writing that’s not linked with journalism or anything in profession. To say that you’re a creative writer without actually writing stories of your own is plain wrong.

Someone's a little touchy.

Funny, thought writing for a paper makes you a journalist. Gossip’s not creative writing, either, mate.

Sure it is. It all depends on how you do it. 

You and most people, really. He’s not that bad, though. I think he’s chill, anyway. But I might be biased.

That bloke's probably done some illegal shit, based on his looks and personality, man. I'd stay away from him if I were you.

Tells you something, doesn’t it? You could be earning a living writing something other than gossip, Merlin knows there’s plenty to write about.

Gossip is what I'm good at, though. I'm a creative writer, not a journalist. 

Why’s that?

He kind of scares me.

Not a good one if it was, so no. Just how it is around here with the gossip.

I guess. A lot of people hate me for it, so I'm kind of used to it. 

You have my quote. I would never involve myself with someone who was already in a relationship. 

Alright, alright. I'll write something up when I get the free time. 

Hey man, long as Westenberg gave the go ahead you’re mostly in the clear. Beware Dodderidge, though. Rumor has it the guy’s got a killer temper too.

So I've heard. I don't talk to him if I can help it, though.

I would first love to know what you even based your accusations off of, because I’m completely baffled as to where that came from. Because I would never involve myself with someone who is taken. Ever.

Yes, so I've been told. Give me a good statement for the article, Wieland. 

Just… Ask me next time, before you question something like that in print, yeah? Like I said, I couldn’t care less at this stage what you say of me, I’m quite used to the portrayal of me  being less than stellar, but… He has a clean reputation, it should remain that way. If it affects someone else’s reputation, I’d like to have it run by me first.

Yes Ma'am. 

Would you like to defend yourself? Frankie wants me to write an article defending your reputation, and I'm going to do it with or without your statements. 

I know. It’s fine. I’m sorry, I’m in a mood today. It’s been a long day. I’m not angry with you, I’m angry with things in general.

Ah, I don't remember anymore. Something you said, I guess.

Please. You can quote me on it as well, but getting something right from him would be best. Just. To clear it up.

I really am sorry, Frankie. 

At least the section about Archie. I couldn’t care less if I come out looking like I cheated, I come out looking bad most of the time anyway, but his name should be cleared. He didn’t even ask me on an official date for a couple of weeks following Jane and I breaking up, and he waited past that to ask me to be exclusive. He’s too much of a gentleman to help someone in cheating.

I'll talk to him, yeah?

They’re always thrilled for a spin on a story there at Witch Weekly, aren’t they? 

Was that supposed to be an insult?

No. No, I don’t think you are sorry. Why would you write that without asking me if it was true first? It makes him look horrible, Blaise. He’s easily one of the best men I’ve ever met, and now his integrity is questioned just for his association with me. He deserves so much better than that.

I'm sorry, Frankie. I can write up another article refuting the cheating, if you'd like.