[the tapping at his shoulder is a warning sign, and he knows it. as drinks finally slide back in his direction, he realizes he's made a mistake. sent Tek down a path of destruction.]
No, no, no... [he picks up the two drinks that have been presented to him, turning away from the bar... just so that he can sidle back up to Tek, putting one arm over each of his shoulders (and holding the drinks safely away from the both of them).] No, no. The story is fine. We just need to find you the right audience, that's all.
[he does not want Tek to start making changes to the script before he even understands the heart of the story. that's a risk he isn't willing to take.]
Come on, I'll get these drinks to your boys over there. You give it another shot. There are tons of people here who won't even ask where you're from.
[just then, the crowd applauds again and the room swells up with another buzzing intermission. the singer is getting off the stage, their set complete.]
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No, no, no... [he picks up the two drinks that have been presented to him, turning away from the bar... just so that he can sidle back up to Tek, putting one arm over each of his shoulders (and holding the drinks safely away from the both of them).] No, no. The story is fine. We just need to find you the right audience, that's all.
[he does not want Tek to start making changes to the script before he even understands the heart of the story. that's a risk he isn't willing to take.]
Come on, I'll get these drinks to your boys over there. You give it another shot. There are tons of people here who won't even ask where you're from.
[just then, the crowd applauds again and the room swells up with another buzzing intermission. the singer is getting off the stage, their set complete.]