The Campbell Legacy - Update 12/17
Hello! I wanted to start a thread to help myself keep better track of my story. My goal is to hit ten generations, but I'm not following any specific rules. The story begins following the life of a yo...
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Chapter 1.2
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ALMA
Johnny! Where have you been? I was worried!
JOHNNY
Mama, you worry too much. I'm here now.
Alma sighs.
ALMA
We have a photoshoot today. You didn't forget, did you?
JOHNNY
Of course I didn't.
Johnny leans forward and flashes his mother a winsome smile.
JOHNNY
When have I ever let you down, Mama?
Alma returns the smile. She gently cups Johnny's face with her hands.
ALMA
Never. Now, let me grab my equipment and we'll head out.
Johnny and Alma arrive in Oasis Springs. Alma scans the area and positions her tripod to face the lake. She pulls out her tablet and quickly reviews the gig requirements. After a brief moment, she motions Johnny to move into position.
ALMA
Okay, sweetie. It looks like the client wants a topless photoshoot with you pouring their product over your head.
JOHNNY
Another topless shoot? When am I going to get something classy?
ALMA
We can speak with your agent, Adrian, for some better gigs. But, you know what they say, "WooHoo sells."
Johnny sighs and removes his shirt.
https://i.imgur.com/tgKfaRl.png
ALMA
Johnny, have you been working out? When was the last time you went to the gym?
JOHNNY
I worked out last night, Mama.
ALMA
You did? Where? And don't say you jogged to the bakery. That doesn't count.
JOHNNY
At a friend's house.
ALMA
Really? Doing what?
Johnny pauses and grins impishly.
JOHNNY
(PLAYFUL) Push-ups.
Alma remains silent for a moment until she realizes what her son actually meant. Alma throws her hands up in disgust.
ALMA
Johnny! Really?
Johnny laughs.
ALMA
But seriously, sweetie, your image is really important. I was a model, too. I know how stressful it is to maintain your image, but it's part of the job.
JOHNNY
(ANNOYED) Yeah, I know. You've been telling me that my whole life.
ALMA
C'mon. We need to finish this photoshoot before the sun goes down.
Alma reaches into her equipment bag and pulls out a bottle of Waterfall In A Bottle. She tosses the bottle to Johnny, who catches it with one hand.
JOHNNY
Tell me when you're ready.
Alma nods and signals to Johnny she's ready. He twists off the cap and begins pouring the contents over his head.
https://i.imgur.com/c1FDU8U.png
ALMA
Perfect! Keep going!
JOHNNY
Ah...! I think I got some in my eyes. Is there SOAP in this?!
ALMA
Maybe? I don't know... The client did say not to drink it. Here, take this bottle and don't get it in your eyes this time.
Alma throws a second bottle to Johnny. This time, the bottle smacks him in the face.
JOHNNY
OW! MOM!
ALMA
I'm sorry! I thought you would catch it! You caught the first one!
JOHNNY
Because I could SEE the first one!
ALMA
You know, I actually think I got the perfect shot already.
JOHNNY
You could've said that before you hit me with the bottle.
Alma sighs and hands Johnny a towel.
ALMA
Dry off and come look at the pictures. Isn't this one nice?
https://i.imgur.com/t1EJ50k.png
JOHNNY
I don't know, Mama. I think I could've done better.
ALMA
What? Don't be silly. I was even able to get the waterfall behind you in the shot. I think the client will love this.
Alma taps a few buttons on her tablet then nods.
ALMA
...Sent! There, all done! I'm feeling a bit hungry now. Why don't we grab something to eat?
ALMA
Johnny! Where have you been? I was worried!
JOHNNY
Mama, you worry too much. I'm here now.
Alma sighs.
ALMA
We have a photoshoot today. You didn't forget, did you?
JOHNNY
Of course I didn't.
Johnny leans forward and flashes his mother a winsome smile.
JOHNNY
When have I ever let you down, Mama?
Alma returns the smile. She gently cups Johnny's face with her hands.
ALMA
Never. Now, let me grab my equipment and we'll head out.
Johnny and Alma arrive in Oasis Springs. Alma scans the area and positions her tripod to face the lake. She pulls out her tablet and quickly reviews the gig requirements. After a brief moment, she motions Johnny to move into position.
ALMA
Okay, sweetie. It looks like the client wants a topless photoshoot with you pouring their product over your head.
JOHNNY
Another topless shoot? When am I going to get something classy?
ALMA
We can speak with your agent, Adrian, for some better gigs. But, you know what they say, "WooHoo sells."
Johnny sighs and removes his shirt.
https://i.imgur.com/tgKfaRl.png
ALMA
Johnny, have you been working out? When was the last time you went to the gym?
JOHNNY
I worked out last night, Mama.
ALMA
You did? Where? And don't say you jogged to the bakery. That doesn't count.
JOHNNY
At a friend's house.
ALMA
Really? Doing what?
Johnny pauses and grins impishly.
JOHNNY
(PLAYFUL) Push-ups.
Alma remains silent for a moment until she realizes what her son actually meant. Alma throws her hands up in disgust.
ALMA
Johnny! Really?
Johnny laughs.
ALMA
But seriously, sweetie, your image is really important. I was a model, too. I know how stressful it is to maintain your image, but it's part of the job.
JOHNNY
(ANNOYED) Yeah, I know. You've been telling me that my whole life.
ALMA
C'mon. We need to finish this photoshoot before the sun goes down.
Alma reaches into her equipment bag and pulls out a bottle of Waterfall In A Bottle. She tosses the bottle to Johnny, who catches it with one hand.
JOHNNY
Tell me when you're ready.
Alma nods and signals to Johnny she's ready. He twists off the cap and begins pouring the contents over his head.
https://i.imgur.com/c1FDU8U.png
ALMA
Perfect! Keep going!
JOHNNY
Ah...! I think I got some in my eyes. Is there SOAP in this?!
ALMA
Maybe? I don't know... The client did say not to drink it. Here, take this bottle and don't get it in your eyes this time.
Alma throws a second bottle to Johnny. This time, the bottle smacks him in the face.
JOHNNY
OW! MOM!
ALMA
I'm sorry! I thought you would catch it! You caught the first one!
JOHNNY
Because I could SEE the first one!
ALMA
You know, I actually think I got the perfect shot already.
JOHNNY
You could've said that before you hit me with the bottle.
Alma sighs and hands Johnny a towel.
ALMA
Dry off and come look at the pictures. Isn't this one nice?
https://i.imgur.com/t1EJ50k.png
JOHNNY
I don't know, Mama. I think I could've done better.
ALMA
What? Don't be silly. I was even able to get the waterfall behind you in the shot. I think the client will love this.
Alma taps a few buttons on her tablet then nods.
ALMA
...Sent! There, all done! I'm feeling a bit hungry now. Why don't we grab something to eat?
