Enter Guy and Girl. They are in early 20s. The guy looks somewhat geeky and the girl looks somewhat gothy. Neither is attractive. They sit on a couch together. He offers her some popcorn and they eat quietly and nervously. They eat popcorn throughout the whole scene.
Guy:
So, now that we’re alone I wanted to, uh, talk about something.
Girl:
What?
Guy:
We don’t have to if you don’t want to.
Girl:
No, go ahead. There’s something I wanted to say too. You go first.
Guy:
Well, I …
Girl:
… you …? [licks butter off fingers]
Guy:
It’s difficult for me to say, it’s somewhat awkward… I’m afraid you’ll think I’m weird.
Girl:
Listen, you can tell me anything. Anything. We’re friends and I respect you as you are. [Touches his shoulder. Gets butter on it.]
Guy:
Okay, well… I … I really don’t know how to say this. I play roleplaying games.
Girl:
[Eyes wide] You do??!!!! That’s amazing! So do I!
Guy:
You do???
Girl: Yes! For years!!!
Guy:
Oh, well that’s amazing! Girls aren’t usually into them.
Girl:
Well, some girls are kind of boring. So are you a dom, or a sub?
Guy:
I DM a lot, but sometimes I’m just a regular player.
Girl:
DM?
Guy:
You know, a dungeonmaster.
Girl:
[Incredulous] You??? All this time I thought you were kind of timid.
Guy:
Well, I’m sometimes nervous in front of everyone. It’s like you have to perform.
Girl:
Woah, I’ve never been with a dungeonmaster before! How many people do you dom for?
Guy:
We have a group that meets every week or so.
Girl:
Sorry, this is totally blowing my mind. I had NO idea you were like this.
Guy:
Well, me too. I had no idea you would like it either.
Girl:
Can I come to the next one??? Please please please???
Guy:
Well, we’re having something here tonight at 8… I think I could convince my friends to let you in.
Girl:
You’re so amazing! I’ll be here!!! I love that stuff. The costumes, the…
Guy:
Oh, we don’t wear costumes, it’s not like THAT. We don’t go overboard.
Girl:
That’s kinda lame. What do you wear?
Guy:
Like normal clothes. Only…
Girl:
Well I think it’s lame not to wear costumes. Who wants to wear jeans and stuff?
Guy:
Oh you like costumes?
Girl:
Uh, yeah! Costumes are a total TURN ON. [Looks at guy seductively and touches his chest. She gets butter on it.]
Guy:
I’ve got some chain mail from an old knight’s costume I wore at Hallowe’en. I could wear that. And I have a cloak.
Girl:
This is so sexy, you are so hot. My very own dungeonmaster…
Guy:
Really???
Girl:
To think… [pauses, looks at Guy]
Guy:
What?
Girl:
[Girl gets up.] Nothing, just be ready for tonight! I’m going home to get my costume. I’ll even wear it under my coat and walk here with it on.
Guy:
I’m gonna call my friends! They’ll be in costume too!
Girl:
See you at 8! Prepare for my grand entrance!
[Girl leaves.]