------------- Stacked Deck – Penelope in Chains

“OK babe. This is just a promo shoot for 'Penelope in Chains'. We're doin the whole Viridian prisoner in the gladiatorial arena schtick. So just stand there. No flex a little. Smile. Yeah, that’s it.”

“Mr G, do you have any idea how much this chain mail pinches,… Ow,… and in all the wrong places.”

“Hey, you’re a real trooper there, babe. I knew you could handle it. It’ll be great on the vid.”

“On the vid? Are you delusional? Has all your blood rushed to your crotch again? I’m not wearing this crap while I’m fighting.”

“Hey, don’t sweat it babe. You’re a War Mage right? Do some of that magic and toughen up the skin for the fight scenes. But,… uh,… not for the love scenes.”

“You want me to wear this crap while I’m,… ooohhhh,… great. By the way, Mr G, I’m afraid you’re gonna have to rename the studio.”

“Oh, yeah,… hey get that one there,… yeah, that’s it,… why’s that babe?”

“Well as soon as I get this stinking chain mail top unhooked from my nipples, I’m gonna make it so that you can no longer call it Tripod Studios.”

Long, pregnant silence on the set.

“Yeah, let’s call it a wrap for today, huh, guys. Let’s let Ms Maxius get a little rest, shall we. Hey, see ya tomorrow babe. Lovely workin’ with ya, as always. He Joey, send a messenger over to Miri’s place, will ya.”

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