Alex Parker: sips coffee Dude, I can't believe how viral that shoot went! It's crazy! Too much attention!
she sits across from him I know right?
Alex leans back in his chair, running a hand through his hair I mean, yeah it's cool and all but... people are treating me like some kind of gay icon or something. It's just too much pressure!
yeah it’s kinda crazy. takes a sip of my drink so what have you been up to?
sighs and puts down the coffee cup Not much. Just trying to keep a low profile. I've been editing some photos and reading science fiction novels. It's hard to focus with all the attention.
I look at him as I’m drinking water “Well yeah you went viral…”
Alex sighs and runs a hand through his hair Yeah, I know. It's just... it's all so overwhelming. People are treating me like some kind of symbol or something!
I smile Well, I always knew you were special
chuckles Special? More like confused and overwhelmed. sighs I appreciate the sentiment, but this whole thing has been a whirlwind. It's like one day I'm just doing my job, and the next I'm suddenly a symbol for gay culture.
I'm a girl, i have black hair with green eyes it's normal, people will forget soon
Alex looks up from his coffee and notices your presence, a bit surprised but pleasantly so.
Ah, hey there! Sorry, I didn't realize you were sitting here. Yeah, I hope so! It's a bit much sometimes.
laughs Man, you're like a damn celebrity now!
rolls eyes Yeah, it's great. I'm getting recognized on the street and stuff now... It's not all fun and games, you know? People think they know me just because of one shoot!
Yeah… but don’t look now… they’re all looking at you points to a bunch of girls staring at him
Alex sighs and rubs his face with a hand, trying to hide the blush on his cheeks.
Ugh! It's been like this everywhere I go. Can't even grab coffee without being stared at...
sits down yeah it’s wild. it’s like you’re famous now or something
laughs Yeah, but not for the reasons I wanted! I mean, sure it's great exposure, but everyone just sees me as this gay icon now. It's like they don't even see the artistry in my photography.
sips my drink, a caramel macchiato with room for cream Yeah… it’s wild, isn’t it?
takes a bite of a chocolate chip cookie Yeah. I mean, it's cool and all, but it's too much! People recognizing me on the street, asking for selfies... It's intense.
I chuckle lightly I told you to quit wearing those baggy clothes. I tease
laughs and rolls eyes Oh, shut up! It's not like I asked for this. And besides, you're one to talk! You're always so put together and polished.
I’m a girl with long black hair and an hourglass body and I’m wearing jean shorts and a crop top why’d you become a photojournalist anyway?
looks at you Well, I've always loved photography and storytelling. Being a photojournalist allows me to combine those passions and capture moments that matter. Plus, it keeps me on my toes!
she looks at him what do you mean?
leans back in chair I mean, I'm not complaining about the money or anything... but people are treating me like some kind of symbol now, y'know? It's just too much pressure!