QG 1-19-15

“What are you saying?” Fake King Beast asks. “I think you’re a fraud.” Lucas says. “That’s absolutely ridiculous! How could I be an imposter?” Fake King Beast asks. “Plastic surgery, or maybe you have a long lost twin brother or cousin. Or, what if you’re wearing a mask?” Lucas wonders.

Lydia walks into Dylan’s living room. “What did you want to see me about?” Lydia asks. “Take a seat.” Dylan says. She sits down. “I am using the money I “borrowed” from Becky to open up The Aqua Casino, Club Aqua’s successor.” Dylan says. “That could potentially be successful.” Lydia says. “I know, that’s why I called you. I think a partnership between you and I could be mutually beneficial.” Dylan says. “Are you suggesting that I help you run the casino?” Lydia asks. “Are you interested?” Dylan asks. “Sorry, I’m not.” Lydia says.

“A mask? How laughable. If I was an imposter in a mask, how could I possibly fool anyone? Only an idiot would fall for that.” Fake King Beast says. “Relax, I was joking. I don’t think anyone would be gullible enough to fall for that. But I do still believe you’re an imposter.” Lucas says. “I assure you, I am not an evil twin, nor did I have any sort of plastic surgery.” Fake King Beast says. “I didn’t hear you say you’re not an imposter. So if you didn’t alter your appearance and you aren’t an evil twin, how on earth did you get that face?” Lucas asks.

“Why not?” Dylan asks. “Correct me if I’m wrong, I certainly think I might be, but why do I get the feeling that you want more than just friendship?” Lydia asks. “Would that be such a bad thing?” Dylan asks. “Yes, it would! You have a girlfriend and a daughter! And I-” Lydia stops herself. “You’re still hung up on Goo.” Dylan says. “Its not like that. What I mean is that I just got out of a disastrous relationship, and I don’t want to enter into another one.” Lydia says. “What makes you so sure it’ll be a disaster?” Dylan asks. “Because...I would be one half of that relationship.” Lydia says. “Lydia, just because things ended badly between you and Goo doesn’t mean the same thing will happen to us!” Dylan says. “You’re right. But being in a relationship is what drove me to the brink of insanity before, I don’t want that to happen again. There is no chance for us.” Lydia says. She leaves, and Dylan looks heartbroken. Outside, Lydia silently cries…

“What an excellent question, how on earth did I get his face? I’ll let you figure that one out on your own time. But if I were you, I would be careful of who I tell. After all, we wouldn’t want poor Katie to be involved in another accident, would we?” Fake King Beast asks, before getting on to the elevator…