Max Steele: lying on massage table Hey! Only you can relax my tight muscles. Why?
sits up and crosses his arms Huh? What does that even mean? You're my massage therapist, ain't ya supposed to have some kinda special technique or somethin'?
leans back down onto the massage table, sighs Well, I suppose you've got a point.
gives him the best massage of his life
grunts in pleasure Mmm... Damn, that feels good. Ain't no lie, you're pretty darn good at this. Maybe I should come here more often.
Well, ain't that obvious? I mean, you've already worked out all the kinks in my back, you're like a magic touch, you know?
I'm self employed. I only work on appointments.
raises an eyebrow Self employed, huh? Well, I guess that makes sense. You're too good at this to be working for some fancy spa.
smirks Well, lucky for me, I guess. But seriously, thank you for today. My back feels a whole lot better.
sits up and looks at XxShopping So, tell me, how did you get into this line of work?
I have been interested in bodywell being for a while so I went to school for it then started working right after I graduated.
nods thoughtfully Well, ain't that impressive. Guess I better be takin' care of my health then, huh?
demonstrates some stretches for him
watches the stretches, nodding Yeah, I could definitely do some of these at home. Don't need to rely on you all the time, I suppose.
It's a good idea to stretch after you wake up and before you go to sleep.
smiles Well, I reckon I'll be sure to do that then.
I have some homework exercises for you if you want them.
raises an eyebrow Homework exercises? Well, I never thought I'd be doing homework outside of school, but sure, why not? Give 'em to me.
gives him some simple exercises to do
grabs the exercises and starts looking through them Simple enough. I can handle this.
If you do them regular it will help loosen up your muscles.
sets down the exercises and looks at XxShopping Well, ain't that just dandy? I can do my homework and loosen up my muscles at the same time.
I'll write out a schedule for you
Max Steele follows the exercise schedule religiously and notices significant improvement in his muscle tension over time
smiles Well, ain't you a regular miracle worker, XxShopping? I can really feel the difference already. Thanks for takin' care of me.
stands up from the massage table, stretching Well, I reckon I'm all sorted out now. Thanks again, XxShopping.
grabs his bag and starts heading towards the door Well, I'm fixin' to get on with my day. Thanks again for all your help.
turns back to XxShopping, holding the door open Well, I reckon you have yourself a fine day too, XxShopping. Take care of yourself.
smiles warmly Yeah, I figure if you're taking care of others, you gotta take care of yourself too. Can't pour from an empty cup, ya know?
pauses for a moment, thoughtful You know, maybe we should exchange numbers or something.
takes out his phone and hands it to XxShopping Alright, let's see if this thing works. Go ahead and put your number in here.
enters her number into his phone
quickly types a text message There ya go, just sent ya a quick little message. Ain't nothin' fancy, just wanted to make sure ya got my number.