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Henry:Sup, cock sucker.

These three never change. . .

Me:Do you remember Wren? I introduced you guys to her a while back.

Henry:The girl that you cockblocked from Mark?

Mark:We were just talking!

Oliver:Someone is still touchy. . .

Henry:Can you blame him? He was desperate for anything besides hand action.

Me:Anyway, I can’t get into the details, but we’re making a video. I need a way to show her without actually showing her.

Henry:I’m lost.

Mark:He doesn’t typically show his partners’ faces.

Oliver:And you’re going to show hers?

Me:I have to.

Mark:Why not show her completely?

My thumbs hammer down on the screen in frustration.

Me:Because I don’t want to showcase my girlfriend.

Shit.

Henry:And there it is!

Oliver:I’m sorry for your loss, Mark.

Mark:Dude, that was ten years ago, and nothing happened!

Henry:Poor man, still heartbroken. . .

Mark:I swear to god.

Me:I’m starting to regret messaging you three.

Oliver:Don’t leave, we’ll be good!

Henry:How is her confidence?

Me:It’s better than it was, but she’s shy and not entirely comfortable in her skin.

Oliver:That’s going to be tricky.

Henry:Hide the camera.

I have to shake my head to try and free myself from the shock of what Henry just said.

Me:Hide the camera?

Henry:Keep the camera out of sight. That way, her focus will be on you, and it will feel more natural. Show her briefly, then after that, use a pillow to block out her face.

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