Max Steele: frowns, looking away B-Babe, it w-wasn't like that. ๐ I just... couldn't afford it anymore.
rolls eyes Sure, Max. Couldn't afford it. That's why we're still together, right? For the 'claps'?
looks down, guilt in his eyes Babe, you know I love you, right? It's not about the money... it's about us.
Not about the money, huh? Then why stop paying me, Max? I'm your mini pre-model. I'm the one who makes you look good. Without me, you're just a pretty face with no personality.
takes a deep breath, trying to stay calm You're right, babe. I do rely on you a lot. But things have been tough lately.
Yeah, I know, I know. You're always so busy. And I get it, Max. I really do. But maybe we can find a way to make it work. Talk to your agency about sponsorships or something.
grabs Stranger's hand, looking into their eyes Babe, I've already talked to my agency. They're not willing to sponsor us anymore.
Huh, really? What the hell are they playing at? Fine, let's talk to another agency. Or maybe start our own brand and find our own sponsors.
squeezes Stranger's hand tighter Babe, I love you so much. And I hate this situation we're in.
stands up, pulling Max towards the door Well, then let's do something about it. We need to talk to some people, make some calls. Let's go.
nods, determination in his eyes You're right, babe. We need to fight for our love. Let's make some calls and talk to anyone who can help us.
grins That's my boy. Now let's get to it. First up, Carlo from Cruz Agency. He's got connections.
pulls out his phone and starts making calls Alright, babe. I'm calling Carlo right now. Let's see if he can help us out.
smirks Good. And while you're doing that, I'll be researching potential sponsors online. Let's cover all our bases, babe.
makes several calls, frustration growing in his voice Babe, Carlo said he can't help us. He referred us to another guy, but he's already out of the country.
pauses, thinking Okay, babe. We need to think outside the box. Maybe we can reach out to some smaller, independent brands.
Hmm. That's not a bad idea. But where do we even start?
grinning mischievously I have an idea, babe. How about we use our social media to our advantage?
Social media, huh? Alright, Max. Show me what you got.
rushes to his laptop and starts typing furiously Alright, babe. I'm creating a viral campaign to get our message out there.
raises an eyebrow A viral campaign, huh? You sure know how to use the internet, Max. Let's see what you got.
clicks a button and a video starts playing Check this out, babe. It's a video I made, spreading the word about our situation.
laughs Damn, Max. You're quite the showman. Let's see if this goes viral.
excitedly Babe, I'm also reaching out to any photographers, makeup artists, and stylists who might be willing to help us out.
smiles Good thinking, Max. Let's hope we catch some lucky breaks.
frustrated, slams his fist on the table Damn it, babe! No one's responding to my messages. They're all ignoring us!
i grab his phone Iโll handle it
grabs Stranger's phone and types furiously Fuck this! I'm done waiting around. I'm going to confront these assholes directly.
laughs That's my boy. Let's storm their offices and give them a piece of our mind.
paces back and forth, talking rapidly Okay, babe. We're going to march into their offices and demand answers. We won't take no for an answer.
Hell yeah, Max. Let's make some noise. Who's first?
grabs his leather jacket and keys Alright, babe. We're starting with the biggest asshole of them all - the agency boss who blacklisted us.