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Guy

Um… You said you fucked up. I was simply filling in the blanks

Luka

So what is it then? And what does this have to do with L.O.K.I.?

Roman

Because I’m pretty sure L.O.K.I. hired her to be my new assistant.

I grit my teeth, bracing for the inevitable freak-out that I know is about to come.

Leo

Wait. You think KIRA BLAKELY is the sex worker??? I thought she was married???

And there it is. Leo is like a goddamn bloodhound, homing in on the worst details. Now I get to spend the next decade trying to convince him that I didn’t know, though I doubt he’ll believe me. He made up his mind about me a long time ago, and it doesn’t matter how much I try to prove to him I’m trustworthy and competent. He’ll always look down his nose at me.

Guy

Didn’t you say she had pink hair? Because that was a key visual in my fantasies

Luka

Wigs exist, dumbass

Leo

What makes you think it was her? I mean, she’s an actress. It’s not like she needs the money. And also… ISN’T SHE FUCKING MARRIED?

Guy

Maybe they have an open relationship?

I have no fucking clue what’s going on, but unlike my judgmental oldest brother, I’m choosing to give her the benefit of the doubt until I know more. At the end of the day, what goes on in her marriage is none of my business. Right now, I just need to figure out how to move forward.

Roman

I was helping her move into my pool house, and she said something that triggered my memory. Then I saw a pink wig in one of her bags.

Leo

How sure are you?

Roman

Like 90%

Guy

Well, damn… What are you going to do?

Roman

I don’t know… Do you think I should apologize for assuming she was a hooker?

I’m so in my head right now. On one hand, yes, I did assume that. But on the other, it’s not like I thought any less of her because of it. And I was respectful and treated her well. So if there was any sort of blackmail going on, at least I can be proud of my character…right?