She modeled for me.
Cornelia : Oh! I’m sorry man. Here, let me move over.
C: Wonderful! Did I mention I also have modeled for some artist friends of mine? Never for money.
Here, maybe if I showed you some stuff I’ve done…
JE: No.
C: I wouldn’t either! I’m more of a giver of oral pleasure.
C: Well, I find traveling by yourself to be way more fulfilling, especially without a significant other to take care of.
(takes a pack of gum from his pocket)
C: If you like it, I have another pack. You can keep it.
Is that so?
would I be if I didn’t offer some delish orange/minty gum?
JE: That’s nice.
(takes a breath)
JE: Amen to that sister.
(pause)
JE: Like I said, she’s not my girlfriend.
Thanks.
(resisting the urge to roll his eyes)
C: What kind of photo shoot were you going to do with your model?
JE: I actually reserved that seat too… but I guess you can sit there since that person’s not coming
I mean, yes. How very thoughtful of you.
JE: That you make money off of.
Oh that’s great! It’s really no problem at all. I have so many great locations I can show you that would be perfect for a landscape, or this great café that has lovely ambient lighting. I can even hold a pose while I surf, although it depends on how fast you are at painting of cou-
JE: No, you’re right. It is just a happy, necessary coincidence that I make money doing what I do. It’s pretty rare.
JE: Well, I don’t care to talk too much about it. She just couldn’t make it.
JE: (reclines his seat back, fold his hands and closes his eyes)
C: Glad you think so! I make them.
C: It wouldn’t be a problem…
C: Oh right, I ment thanks my friend. So, what happened to your fellow traveler?
JE: And when it doesn’t?
C: Oh yea, why not? It’s an opportune moment. It usually works out beautifully.
C: (as she ruffles through bag)
C: Any assistance…
C: Abso-fucking-lutely! And of course, what kind of travel buddy
C: Bummer. (pause) This your girlfriend?
JE: Of course.
JE: Oh, I’m not a photographer; I paint.
James Endorson : Um, I think you’re in my seat, 2B?
C: So if you needed…
C: You know, I’ve been known to model a bit, nothing runway or high fashion, but a few catalogues here and there.
JE: Wow, I wouldn’t take you for a businesswoman.
JE: I don’t speak Spanish.
JE: (nods)
irplane:
JE: OK!
JE: Yes, it’s tasty.
(pause)
That’s ok, I’ll be fine.
C: Yes! But, lucky for you, I happen to be an excellent plane companion!
JE: (dryly)
C: Yep. Just yesterday, I was conducting a business deal to start distributing in this country.
JE: This is yours?
JE: You know, it’s probably going to be a very rigorous session, and in my old age, my energy runs through me like Thai food. I should probably stock up on some shuteye right now to be fully prepared.
C: (pops gum and smacks noisily for the rest of the flight)
C: Small perks.
C: I know, EXACTLY what you mean. You go ahead and rest.
C: It’s always nice to help a friend in need.
C: Oh, rad. Gracias Muchacho!
C: Well, I’ve never been kicked off…
Do you typically sit in first class in hopes to find a vacant seat?
It’s funny, in my profession, when you stop making work for money, that’s when you start making money. At least, that’s how it worked for me.
JE: Convenient perks.
JE: I don’t.
JE: Not necessary
JE: (shrugs, takes a piece)
C: (all in one breath)
(quickly trying to change the subject) (& a little annoyed)
JE: (leans back and closes his eyes)
C: Well, I’m sure you don’t do what you do just to earn money, and if you do, I’m sorry for you my friend.
JE: Lucky you.
C: It’s that kind of thinking that get’s you farther. Do what you do and good things will come. I believe it’s that constant searching for something to be greater, bigger, more plentiful that distracts from being able to see the potential of what you already have.