#masksofemotion

dahlstrom replied to your post:My phone—an Alias 2 (I know, I know)—is currently...

go to your carrier’s store (AT&T, verizon, whatever) and play around with them! if you’ve never had a smartphone it’s hard to say if you’d prefer apple or android, so just go and see :)

masksofemotion replied to your post:My phone—an Alias 2 (I know, I know)—is currently...

Don’t get an iphone lol. Get an HTC One M8. trust me on this.

I'm with Verizon and I've been eligible for a new phone for 3 years.  Yes, I am that person.  No iphones though, please.  (Sorry.)

I went to the store, and had a frustrating salesperson.  And while I'm all for finding something I like, I'm kind of starting from ground zero.  Whatever OS it is, I have to learn it, you know?  And I'm not really concerned with appearance.

Did you seriously almost miss your flight to sing for the president? Hey!  I made it.  And it was a red-eye.  Plenty of time to catch the morning flight if need be. I thought you left when I did. Harry had shuffleboard!  I couldn't miss that. Shuffleboard?  Really?  When did you turn into an 80-year-old man? Maybe I was channeling Blaine? Oh, god, you put on a bowtie and a jumper didn't you? Maybe. ... You were good tonight. You watched the livestream? I tried, but it kept freezing on me.  Tumblr had it 15 minutes out. Of course. So, what was it like? What was what like? Singing and playing for the first lady, Darren.  Focus. Right.  Amazing.  Nerve-racking.  Amber killed it. You killed it.  Eh, I messed up a couple times. No one noticed. Maybe. Dare, no one noticed. Wish you were here. Me too. Why didn't you come, by the way? They didn't ask me. Right.  Like they would have turned you down if you'd volunteered. I thought I'd be busy with publicity, you know that. I know. You were good tonight. You said that already. It bears repeating. Thanks then.  Miss you. Miss you too.  When are you back? I'm on the first flight Tuesday. Don't make a fool of yourself in front of the vice-president tomorrow. No guarantees.

.....

I'm freaking out. What did you do? Nothing.  Not yet. Then what? What the hell am I doing? Warming up? No, what the hell am I doing here?  Stevie Wonder, Chris.  Jamie Foxx.  John Legend.  Amber, Chris, Amber. Congratulations on memorizing the setlist. Chris. You're there because you're good.  You're amazing.  And the president likes you. You still there? You're amazing.  Why aren't you here again? Because you don't need a duet partner.  You don't need a choir to back you up.  You've got this.  Now go warm up and do what you love. I love you. Well, you can't do me right now. Chris. I love you too. ..... Finally. Finally? You were supposed to be on an hour ago. It's not like it's past your bedtime. I have things to do. Like having dinner with Ashley?  Tell her I say hi. Done.  Still freaking out? Yes. Amber's holding you down isn't she? Maybe. It's over.  Relax.  Go have fun.  Almost miss your flight again. Amber's singing with John now. Why are you still talking to me?  Go! I'll see you tomorrow? You can count on it. ..... Chris!  Chris, Chris, Chris, Chris.

How many drinks have you had?

Just two, man.

Where's Amber?

She's...  I have no idea.

Are you sure you've only had two drinks?

I'm high on life, man.

Okay.  Aren't the balls over?

Yeah, like hours ago.

Where are you?

At the hotel.  We totally took over the restaurant.  They even opened the kitchen back up for us.

How did you manage that?

I asked nicely.

Of course you did.  Are you going to sleep at all tonight?

Nope.  Can't miss my flight.  Want to see you.

That's sweet.

So are you.

And you're drunk.

I'm trying to be romantic.

You're a couple thousand miles away and you're trying to be romantic?

We don't get a lot of time when we're 10 miles away.

Fair point.  Text me when you get on the plane?

You'll be asleep.

I was asleep now.

Sorry.

It's okay.

No, man, I wasn't thinking.  You never get enough sleep.

Like you do either?

Yeah, but I'm high on life.

So you've said.

Get some sleep.

I will.

I'll see you soon.

Can't wait.

.....

I'm on the plane.

I was perfectly on time.

And now I have to wait for everyone else to board.

This is why I come late.

Chris?

Sleeping.

You told me to text you when I got on the plane.

I didn't say I would answer you.

Well, what's the fun in that?

Absolutely none.

Chris.

Yes?

I've got to go, they're doing the thing.

The "this is how you fasten your seatbelt" thing?

Yes.

You still listen to that?

Well, no, but I don't want to get in trouble for not paying attention.

How are you a grown man?

Who says I'm a grown-up?

Your height definitely doesn't.

Hey!

You woke me.

So now you're going to insult me?

That was humor.  I'm very dry.

I missed the thing.

I'm sure you'll manage.

But what if we crash and I forget how to properly attach the floatation device?

Are you trying to freak me out?

Oops, the flight attendant is giving me the eye.

You were supposed to turn off your phone five minutes ago, weren't you?

Dare?

Have a safe flight.

.....

You aren't on set.

They don't need me until later.

Why aren't you on set?

You went straight there?

Yes.

You're not filming today.

I thought you were.

Did you sleep at all on the plane?

A little.

Go home, get some sleep.

I am home.

You can't find your keys.

No.

.....

"Hi."

"Hi."