ignoring every warning sign.

Scarlett: I never met a cam girl before

Scarlett: I hope you don't mind the question, but isn't like doing porn? how does that work? you just get naked in front of the camera or...? how does it feel?

evie: you probably have, most just don't advertise it.

evie: i don't mind! i wouldn't say i did it if i was gonna get all bent out of shape about questions.

evie: it depends - if i'm doing a one on one with a client, it's usually whatever they want - maybe a strip tease, maybe i play with myself, maybe i just talk dirty to get them off. if it's a live show, i might take suggestions from people who leave tips and just see what works.

evie: it's a lot nicer than being an escort, i can say that much. it's legal, for one, so i don't have to worry about any of my clients ( or my sister ) potentially arresting me. and i'm in control the entire time - if someone gets out of hand or makes me uncomfortable, i can block them and avoid them without worrying about them finding me as easily.

khalil: I feel like if I asked, you'd have way too many reality tv recs.

khalil: I didn't even know scary movies had subgenres. Scary is scary.

evie: it's a nice way to kill time. i'm a sucker for the food network and hgtv the most.

britt: bummer about the movie but at least you had friends to be bored with right?

britt: plus no nightmares. i don't think i've had one since i saw it 2.

evie: it is the entire reason i have a phobia of clowns. i couldn't even watch the remakes - i got nervous at the trailers.

Scarlett: I've read there were a lot of people there, so congrats to him. I hope he can keep making more of those, but by what you just told me, I also hope the next ones are better

Scarlett: and millenials like us really need the money. I don't know what would I do without those tips

Scarlett: what do you do, Evie?

evie: it was a pretty decent showing, by new york standards. i think everyone was from nyilu but y'know, 'freeish new movie' attracts a certain kinda crowd.

TEDDY: It certainly sounds like... an effective system, if nothing less.

TEDDY: By all means! I can vouch that he is the best.

TEDDY: What's your regular poison of choice?

EVIE: I'm usually just a vodka tonic girl. Maybe throw in a splash of strawberry or raspberry liquor for some flavor.

britt: did they end up showing something good?

britt: and did you find an arm to hold?

[a day after the event]

Scarlett: i'm tiny, so i could hide behind you. let's find ourselves a tall person who can hide both of us next time

Scarlett: was it good or a shitty one? i'm sorry i couldn't go, i had a last minute customer who needed her hair done for a very late night date. I doubt she really needed that to impress her man and stayed like that all night long, but she left a very generous tip

evie: sounds like a plan.

evie: no worries - there's plenty more events coming up. and honestly, it was kind of a snooze fest. it was definitely not nearly as scary as i thought it was gonna be. but it was the kids first film and he got a legit film opening so, congrats i guess to him?

laila: Infinity, on the upper east side.

laila: Definitely looking for someone with years of experience, anyways. There are plenty of bartending classes around the city. I would check them out, if I were you, because the money isn't bad at all.

evie: i'm definitely coming to check it out.

evie: might be something to look into when my looks start to go. i only do cashiering so i have some explanation for my father as to how i contribute to rent in my apartment. bartending might be able to get me by later in life, though.

ben: doesn't sound too bad. i don't why people are so desperate for someone hot on their side that they'll pay them, but keeps you business i guess.

ben: having some fun, you were an easy target. but you'll be fine, you got my arm to grab and we can see it during the day.

evie: because men are pigs. disgusting pigs. but i quit about a year ago - i just do cam work now. less likely chance of me disappearing, so it keeps my mom happier.

evie: what'd you do?

khalil: I'm just saying, they all start to feel the same after you start watching too many.

khalil: Nah, the women who have sex get murdered first because those movies are sexist and racist af. I can watch 5 minutes and know who's done for.

evie: well, duh. that's why you only marathon the truly awful ones - you need a palate cleanser between good ones. cheesy reality tv is what works best.

khalil: Does anything in any scary movie ever make sense? Unless it's Jordan Peele directing it, it's just a bunch of nonsense and jump scares.

khalil: Nah, that doesn't apply to dumb people in horror films.

evie: don’t be rude. scream was good. and the original halloween. but you’re not wrong - jordan peele makes some incredible movies.

logan: How about we test it on your clothing first and see how it goes?

logan: Yankees, obviously. Who roots for the Mets?

evie: bold of you to assume i haven’t already spilled wine all over my clothes. once i tripped looking into my closet.

TEDDY: Oh, goodness no. I have to say, I really judge men who send those kinds of things as an opener.

TEDDY: Not that I can say I've ever experienced it for myself, of course, but

TEDDY: I know a guy who owns a bar. Make you anything you want.

EVIE: Eh. Weeds out most of them. It’s worse when they try to small talk you and then send a dick pic before you’ve even decided if it’s a conversation worth having, y’know?

TEDDY: Hello!

TEDDY: I realize this is incredibly forward, but I was wondering if you'd like to grab a drink tonight?

EVIE: Not forward at all. Or, super forward, but not the most forward message a girl's ever received on a dating app.

EVIE: You didn't start out by sending a dick pic, for one.

Atlas: nice! attagirl.

Atlas: i've been told that i'm a very lovable asshole. if that helps any.

Atlas: is it gonna be more than just us?

Atlas: no, i'm not like that. not right away anyway. it's easier to get away with after you know the person better.

evie: i'm a cute blonde. i have a number of escorts to go with now. it's a perk, i have to admit.

Scarlett: That's a good idea. The more people we have around us in case we can't look at the screen and we need to hide behind them, the better

Scarlett: Knowing I get scared often whenever I try to watch movies like that, I'll need it

evie: i'm average height which makes hiding behind people worse. i need tall people in my eyeline. and my hands free so i can use those to hide behind. while somehow also eating popcorn non-stop.