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Tweak says, "too much booty in the pants!"

c.k. (humancondition) wrote in paxletale,
@ 2010-08-23 15:03:00

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amphitrite, poseidon, zeus

Phone Call to Vince || Now With More Texting || Technological Bonanza
(on a weekday after this, Cassie does one last round of calls, this one to a Mr. Vincent A. Laurent; caller ID only states it's from the Ocean Institute)

Ring.

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	king_of_gods 2010-08-23 10:47 pm UTC (link)
	[Ocean Institute? Must be Paul. Three 'i have a life' rings pass before he answers.] Top of the world, God speaking. I've been watching you Paul and I'm not happy. Shhhhh, just kidding! Listen, listen... Honey had the weirdest fuckin' talk with me. Like, kids and balls--my balls--and it's complicated. When are we going to Medieval Times to gather our thoughts? (Reply to this) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-23 11:01 pm UTC (link)
	[Not at all what she was expecting. Balls? Medieval Times? What?] Uhm... [Checking her notes to make sure she dialed correctly.] I'm looking for a Mister Vincent Laurent? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-23 11:09 pm UTC (link)
	... And this is? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-23 11:19 pm UTC (link)
	[Now that is the reaction she was expecting.] I'm Cassie, from the Ocean Institute. [Readying herself to launch into the scripted fundraising spiel. Or steeling herself for the excuse and the hang up. A little of both.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-23 11:54 pm UTC (link)
	[Hmmm, this 'Cassie' sounded hott...] Nice to meet you Cassie, this is Vincent speaking. Did something happen? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 12:35 am UTC (link)
	Oh, no! Nothing like that. [A laugh, a slight air of embarrassment, maybe bordering on flirty. She's trying to raise money after all.] I just wanted to see if you had a minute to talk? To see if you were possibly interested in becoming a supporting member of the Ocean Institute? [Sweetly] I promise I won't take up too much of your time. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 01:17 am UTC (link)
	[The end.] Well, Cassie, if it means I get to listen to your voice for a little longer, go right ahead. I'm all ears. You can take up as much of my time as you need. [Sound of a door closing: wife is home, after all...] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 03:05 am UTC (link)
	[Blinks at the sound of the door. Odd.] You're too sweet Mr. Laurent. [Clears her throat very softly. Back on track.] Are you aware of the work we do here at the Ocean Institute? Maybe the programs that we offer or the research we conduct? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 03:23 am UTC (link)
	Unfortunately I'm not so much, Cassie from the Ocean institute. But you'll explain it all won't you? Nice and neatly for my brain to eat like a finger food. And then you'll tell me what color your hair is? Hm? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

humancondition
2010-08-24 04:15 am UTC (link)

[Without missing a beat.] Blond. [Then she realizes they're getting off topic, again. She presses on with her script.] Well, the Ocean Institute is an education center located here in Dana Point with our focus on marine science, marine history and ocean and coastal environmental programs. Our chief goal is to increase understanding and awareness of the ocean environment and help protect its future. We're funded through state and city grants but we do still rely on the generosity of individuals and companies that support our efforts. [A pause and a breath, just to see if she's completely bored him.]

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	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 04:40 am UTC (link)
	You sound very passionate about your job, Cassie from the Ocean Institute... that's quite admirable. Most people hate their job. [It was hard not to laugh, but he managed to drawl heavily.] So how much do I have to donate for you to tell me what you're wearing right now? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 05:21 am UTC (link)
	[A laugh, more amused than offended. Seriously?] I think you've forgotten what kind of call this is, Mister Laurent. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

king_of_gods
2010-08-24 05:29 am UTC (link)

I'm pretty forgetful actually, thanks for reminding me. Yes, the call is about the Ocean Club and money for all the manatees and mermaids.

Fine, let's get technical.

How exactly does your organization increase the awareness of the general public about the horrible, heart-breaking issues of the wax-poetic state of the ever-increasingly threatened purity of the ocean? Does my money go to research, searching out the wreckage of the titanic, pirates gold, Atlantis, after school programs?

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humancondition
2010-08-24 06:09 am UTC (link)

Our immersion style programs are for both educators and students of all grade levels, but we open our doors to the general public on the weekends as well. Our programs are conducted on site in one of our many labs or out on the ocean in one of the ships in our fleet. We try to highlight the beauty and majesty of the sea, of all the life teeming within the waves, to showcase what will be lost if we continue down the destructive paths we set ourselves on. Our funds and donations are allocated in various directions to further our mission, such as helping maintain our research vessels or adding equipment for our staff to continue their research or to aid in their teaching.

[A beat.] We don't pay our sunken treasure staff. We feed them sandwiches and they get to keep whatever booty they find.

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	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 06:34 am UTC (link)
	I see. What if they found your booty? Would you let them keep it? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 06:47 am UTC (link)
	Finders keepers. But I'd hope they'd at least thank us for the sandwiches we've made all this time. Doubloons would be nice. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 06:51 am UTC (link)
	May I inquire, O' Lady Cassie of the Ocean Club, how I might become one of these so lucky sunken treasure staffers? I do love free booty! ... My friend Paul works there, actually. At the Ocean Club. You know him? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 07:01 am UTC (link)
	What's not to love about free booty? Unfortunately I'm afraid all positions are filled. You'll have to get your sunken treasure and sandwiches elsewhere... [She trails off as she realizes what he said.] Wait. You know... You're his friend Vince? [Not really a bad thing, just a surprise.] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 07:20 am UTC (link)
	What do you mean I'm his friend Vince? Was he telling stories about how great I was again? Oh, Paul! (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 04:21 pm UTC (link)
	Something like that. You live over at Pax, right? (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 11:22 pm UTC (link)
	Indeedy doo. What else do you know about me? You should be forking over some of your own facts. Fair's fair. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 11:39 pm UTC (link)
	I think we're even since I told you my hair color. That's something I don't even know about you. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	king_of_gods 2010-08-24 11:44 pm UTC (link)
	[Never any hesitation.] Maybe we should do lunch sometime. You can find out for yourself. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	i_sea_you 2010-08-24 11:50 pm UTC (link)
	[TEXT TO VINCE] Hey! Need advice. What to get Cassie when we go on a date this weekend? We're going boating. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	humancondition 2010-08-24 11:58 pm UTC (link)
	[Laughs, at the same time] Do you always ask out solicitors? I think I'll just ask Paul and save you the bill. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

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king_of_gods, 2010-08-25 12:01 am UTC

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humancondition, 2010-08-25 12:08 am UTC

Text to Cassie -

i_sea_you, 2010-08-25 12:13 am UTC

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humancondition, 2010-08-25 12:18 am UTC