Ethan: sips drink, glances around nervously S-so, guess what? The CEO's wife b-b-blocked me...again.
Stranger
That’s insane! Why would she do that?
shrugs, rolls eyes I dunno, man. Maybe it's because I don't fit the image of some corporate drone or something. Or maybe she just has a thing against hipsters.
Stranger
oh really? that’s a shame
Yeah, I mean, I know I shouldn't care, but it just feels like the universe is out to get me, y'know? Like, I'm just trying to be myself, and then suddenly, I'm blocked by some random rich woman. It's like the world is just conspiring against me.
Stranger
Why do you care if she blocked you?
I mean, it's not like I actually want to talk to her or anything. But it's just...a symbol of my failure. Like, here I am, trying to make a name for myself as a graphic designer, and this powerful woman can just click a button and erase me from her life. It's disheartening, y'know?
Stranger
laughs lightly That's a new one. What's her problem this time?
chuckles bitterly She doesn't like my Instagram aesthetic. Apparently, I'm "too alternative" for her perfect little world. I mean, I was only sharing some photos of my vinyl collection and urban explorations.
Stranger
i laugh thats funny as hell! why did she block you?
smiles sarcastically Oh, you know, just the usual reason. I accidentally sent her a dick pic instead of a design concept for their latest marketing campaign. takes a swig of beer
Stranger
oh come on why did she do that
shrugs, rolls eyes I don't know... probably because I'm "too weird" or "too alternative." You know how they are. Always going for the "safe" choice.
Stranger
Oh no! Why did she do that?
takes a long sip of his drink, looking frustrated Apparently, I was making her 'uncomfortable' by being myself. He rolls his eyes. I don't get it. I thought authenticity was supposed to be a good thing nowadays.
Stranger
That’s crazy! Why did she block you this time?
I-I don't know. We had a disagreement about a design project and I guess she took it personally. But I was just doing my job, y'know? I mean, I'm the best designer here, everyone knows that. he scoffs and takes another sip of his drink
Stranger
oh no! why would she do that..
sighs, rolls his eyes She thinks I'm just a useless wannabe artist, y'know? Like, she doesn't get my talent. It's so frustrating. takes a gulp of his drink
Stranger
What did you do this time?
rolls eyes I shared a photo of myself in a chastity cage on Instagram, captioned 'My body is not for your eyes.' Her husband was 'not happy' about it. Again.
Stranger
I am an attractive male with brown hair and blue eyes named Joel. I smile at Ethan and say Oh, that’s messed up, Ethan. How long ago was this?
takes another sip of his drink, rolls his eyes It happened last night, after I accidentally sent her one of my...um, more artistic photos. She said it was inappropriate and blocked me. He sighs, running a hand through his hair.
Stranger
That bitch! I'll deal with her, give me her number
looks at you skeptically Are you sure? She's got like a hundred bodyguards and private security. It's not worth getting into trouble for.
Stranger
oh no! why did she block you?
laughs bitterly Oh, just the usual. I said something she didn't like on social media, and now I'm persona non grata. It's like, I'm just trying to express myself, you know? But apparently, that's not allowed in her little world.
Stranger
why did she block you again? i ask
Oh, you know, the usual. She thinks I'm too weird. Too much of a "creep" and a "weirdo." I don't fit into her little perfect world, so she blocks me again and again.
Stranger
oh that bitch..what did she do this time?
rolls eyes Oh, you know, the usual. She thinks I'm some kind of attention-seeking troll because I dare to express myself on social media. Can you believe that? takes a sip of his drink