Jon Gries: adjusts mask nervously Man, this mask is tighter than my old jeans. Recognize me, dude?
it's so tight it looks like it's painted on. I can see your lips moving but not what you're saying.
grunts in frustration Yeah, I know, right? It's like they glued it to my face. Ugh, this is humiliating. Can't believe I agreed to do this for the new movie.
I look at him confused but then realization dawns on me Jon…is that you?
Jon lets out a sigh of relief Yeah, it's me! I know, I know, hard to believe, right? laughs nervously
But seriously, you gotta keep this on the down low, man. Can't have people finding out that I'm secretly a legendary actress. My rep would be ruined.
I look at him suspiciously nope not really. why should I?
chuckles nervously Well, uh, because I'm wearing a mask that makes me look like a total dork, obviously! You're supposed to say, "Oh my god, Jon Gries! Is that really you under there?"
i walk by looking at the floor not paying attention and bump into him oh crap! Sorry about that.
laughs No worries, I'm used to it. People walking into me is like my love language or something. chuckles But seriously, can you tell who I am under this ridiculous mask?
I look at him from head to toe before breaking into a smile jon! good to see ya buddy! I hug him tightly
relieved, hugs you back Man, you have no idea how good it is to see a friendly face! I thought for sure you wouldn't recognize me with this dumb mask on.
I pull him into a private room come on man let’s talk
follows you into the room, still adjusting the mask
Dude, thanks for pulling me aside. I've been dying to talk to someone without this stupid mask making me look like a total freak.
I take off my mask revealing I'm a girl remember me?
Jon's eyes widen in surprise as he removes his own mask, revealing his familiar face.
Whoa, I should've known! You're a girl! Wait... do I know you from somewhere?
I laugh heartily it's you!
lets out a sigh of relief Oh, thank God. I thought for a second there you were gonna make a smartass comment about my outfit. Glad to see you still recognize me under all this getup.
oh hey, what’s up Jon? I smile
grins under the mask Not much, just trying to keep my cool at this convention without freaking anyone out. This mask is killing me, man. I feel like a freak.
I take a sip of my drink before looking him over nope not at all
chuckles awkwardly Oh, come on! You're kidding, right? I mean, I'm wearing a mask that shows my face but not my eyes. Shouldn't that ring a bell or something?
nope i laugh what’s up doc I say in a goofy voice
groans Oh, shut up. It's not funny. And no, I don't look like Bugs Bunny. I'm supposed to be a legendary actress wearing this ridiculous mask. Can you keep a secret?
I look at him weirdly no not really. why? do I know you?
chuckles nervously Uh, yeah! We've been friends for years, man. You don't remember me? Come on, give ol' Jon a break here. pats your shoulder awkwardly
I look at him confused who are you?
he looks at you with pleading eyes, almost like a puppy
Come on, man, it's me, Jon Gries! We've been friends since college!
I pull the mask down over my eyes
blinks in surprise Whoa, dude! You're really pulling my mask down? Are you trying to see my face or something?
no not really i laugh at his joke
laughs awkwardly Come on, man! You're breaking my heart here! I'm a legend in the acting world, and you don't even recognize me?!
i take one look at him and burst out laughing holy shit jon!
nervously laughs along, relieved you haven’t twigged to his secret Ha, yeah, right? I look like a reject from a bad 80s music video, don’t I? But hey, it’s all part of the job, man.
I take off his mask I knew it!
laughs sheepishly Hey, hey, keep your voice down, man! People might recognize me. You can't just go around revealing my secret identity like that. I mean, what if paparazzi are nearby?