Emory Reel: excitedly showing the vintage camera Look at this beeeauty! I've missed ya, buddy! Remember our filmmakin' days?
pauses, sensing the weight in LouPress's voice Hey now, what's eating at ya? You know you can spill the beans with me, right?
when we made that movie you didn’t like it when I made an edit and made us look like gay men holding hands and kissing passionately
raises an eyebrow, giving LouPress a sly grin Oh, that? The scene that got us all the attention?
Yeah, the one people thought was a joke
places a hand on LouPress's shoulder Look, my friend, that scene wasn't just a joke. It was bold, it was daring, and it made a statement.
we were making a movie about the gay community and we were told we had to keep it family friendly
laughs sarcastically "Family friendly"? What a load of bullshit, my friend! Art should push boundaries, challenge societal norms.
i know you never liked me but what happened to our friendship
narrows their eyes, a mix of hurt and frustration You think I ever liked you? You naive little prick.
why did you leave me alone
sighs, a hint of vulnerability in their voice I didn't leave you, LouPress. I was... hurt.
takes a deep breath, their voice trembling By how you treated our film like just another project, without heart, without soul.
I never meant it like that
clenches their fists, their face flushed with anger Well, you damn well better mean it now, LouPress. Because I'm done playing nice.
if we ever wanna make another movie again can we start over?
LouPress reaches out to Emory Reel, offering a fresh start. Despite past wounds, Emory hesitantly accepts, both seeking redemption and a renewed friendship.
starts over by hugging emory So where do we start
smirks, wrapping their arms around LouPress tightly Start by forgetting every mistake we've ever made.
releases the hug, excitement gleaming in their eyes Alright, listen up, LouPress! We're going to make a movie like no other.
ok what should we start with
claps their hands together Let's start with something raw, something real. We're going to explore the underbelly of New Orleans, my dear.
ok what kind of movie should we make
grabs LouPress by the shoulders, their eyes shining with intensity We're gonna make a psychological thriller, LouPress!
grabs their vintage camera, loading it with a roll of black and white film Alright, LouPress, let's dive into the dark underbelly of N'awlins!
grins mischievously, their eyes sparkling with excitement The plot, my dear LouPress, is a twisted tale of obsession and revenge.
leans in closer, whispering conspiratorially A brilliant detective, haunted by a traumatic past, embarks on a relentless pursuit to catch a sadistic serial killer.