a life on stage, a crowd convinced

Kane Valentine. 28. Entrepreneur."For my greatest trick, the one everyone cheers; you're deep in love and I'm not even here."

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: Why can’t I take advantage if we’re both enjoying what comes of it? It’ll be alright, don’t you worry. Damn, might have to kick you to the curb, only interested in friends who are rolling in it. Seems like you’re questioning it to me. How do you think I’m un-sweet outside of business?

Roxanne: Because you shouldn’t. Just the rules. Oh wow. So much for the forever friendship. One mention of finances and I get thrown out. I’m keeping it to myself. That makes it sound like I think you are mean. I just think that you don’t let people step on you either way and you seem like the kind of guy to go for what he wants unapologetically. 

[kane-valentino]

Kane: So you make the rules, do you? Any others I should be aware of? Well it was a forever friendship when I was under the impression you were rolling. Why are you keeping things from me? I wasn’t taking it as you finding me mean, I was just curious. I don’t think you’re entirely off base, but there are some things I hold myself back on.

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: Maybe that’s all part of the strategy here. But you said it yourself, not sacrificing much, are you? Exactly. Fortunately for you, I’m not asking for money. No, unfortunately not. Been looking for just the right one for years, you have filled a serious hole for me. Hm. And you’re saying that in a business context?

Roxanne: I am catching on to you, sir. No but you can’t take advantage either! That is good because I don’t have much to give. I won’t question what is wrong with you that you need that nervous energy in your life.  I think it could be both.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: Why can’t I take advantage if we’re both enjoying what comes of it? It’ll be alright, don’t you worry. Damn, might have to kick you to the curb, only interested in friends who are rolling in it. Seems like you’re questioning it to me. How do you think I’m un-sweet outside of business?

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: Maybe we can make it two then. One as more of a brainstorm, the next to finalize the terms of the deal. That’s exactly how I do it. Have you seen this smile? How could you not throw your money at it? I definitely do not. There’s no one like you in the rotation. Oh no? If not sweet, how do you see me?

Roxanne: How many things are you going to ask for in the name of figuring out what to ask for? Oh I get it. I see you and I just have the urge to pull out my wallet.  No? Don’t have many neurotic anxiety filled friends just hanging around? I’m not saying you’re not sweet. Just think with the world you in live in you know when to not be so sweet.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: Maybe that’s all part of the strategy here. But you said it yourself, not sacrificing much, are you? Exactly. Fortunately for you, I’m not asking for money. No, unfortunately not. Been looking for just the right one for years, you have filled a serious hole for me. Hm. And you’re saying that in a business context?

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: No, I don’t tend to let opportunities fall to the wayside. I appreciate you being patient with this. Well the business Kane Valentino is so charming you hardly know you’re involved in a business meeting. I’m not so sure that I would. Well I have always been very sweet, that is true.

Roxanne: I mean I am getting dinner with you. It’s not like I am losing out here. Is that how you win those investors over? Just dazzle them with your charm until they can’t say no. I’m sure you have other friends who could take my spot. Don’t know if I believe you.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: Maybe we can make it two then. One as more of a brainstorm, the next to finalize the terms of the deal. That’s exactly how I do it. Have you seen this smile? How could you not throw your money at it? I definitely do not. There’s no one like you in the rotation. Oh no? If not sweet, how do you see me?

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: I completely agree. Would be a real shame if I cashed in and then regretted how I used it. Dinner meeting seems like the move. I’ll bring you to the spot I usually schmoooz investors. Good, think I’d go a little nuts without you at this point. Alright, if you say so.

Roxanne: A smart man like you? Can’t imagine you’d waste an opportunity. Ooo I get the whole business Kane Valentino persona? I am very much looking forward to this. I think you’d be okay but I am glad we have each other. I do but you are very sweet to be thoughtful and respectful like that,

[kane-valentino]

Kane: No, I don’t tend to let opportunities fall to the wayside. I appreciate you being patient with this. Well the business Kane Valentino is so charming you hardly know you’re involved in a business meeting. I’m not so sure that I would. Well I have always been very sweet, that is true.

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: I think so. Mmmm… can I give that some thought? I feel unprepared to ask for something right now. But maybe we start with a dinner this week to mull it over together. Yeah, no. I feel the same way with you. I guess we’re in this thing for the long haul, huh? Can’t get rid of me now. Yeah? I don’t want to step on any toes.

Roxanne: Of course. Things like this shouldn’t be rushed.  Take your time. Think it through. A dinner meeting about it does seem like a smart plan. I was planning on keeping you around so that is more than okay with me. Declan knows you’re one of my best friends. There is nothing to step on.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: I completely agree. Would be a real shame if I cashed in and then regretted how I used it. Dinner meeting seems like the move. I’ll bring you to the spot I usually schmoooz investors. Good, think I’d go a little nuts without you at this point. Alright, if you say so.

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: Well you are a very beautiful girl, I don’t think I can be blamed for that. In fact, think I should be commended for no longer flirting. You’re not just saying that so I don’t feel insane? What if I just want to?

Roxanne: Oh you do, do you? Haha. What kind of reward would you like? I’m really not. I’m not sure why but I never have really had a lot of friends or connected with lots of people but it was different with you. Then that is okay too.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: I think so. Mmmm... can I give that some thought? I feel unprepared to ask for something right now. But maybe we start with a dinner this week to mull it over together. Yeah, no. I feel the same way with you. I guess we’re in this thing for the long haul, huh? Can’t get rid of me now. Yeah? I don’t want to step on any toes.

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: It just feels like we had some kind of connection, right away, doesn’t it? Like… idk. It was just comfortable immediately. I don’t know that the boyfriend would feel the same about making that work, but you’re sweet to offer it.

Roxanne: Well my immediate feeling was that you were quite the overwhelming flirt. Haha. But no, I agree. Admittedly I never expected to connect with you but I have easily. If you need to talk, he is understanding.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: Well you are a very beautiful girl, I don’t think I can be blamed for that. In fact, think I should be commended for no longer flirting. You’re not just saying that so I don’t feel insane? What if I just want to?

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: I just don’t usually feel this close to people I haven’t known forever. It’s a different experience with you. Can’t really give you a call while you’re in bed with your boyfriend.

Roxanne: I know what you mean. Outside of Declan there is no one I spend more time with and you’d think that would go to someone that I have had in my life longer. No but you can always text and if on occasion you really need to talk I can make it work.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: It just feels like we had some kind of connection, right away, doesn’t it? Like... idk. It was just comfortable immediately. I don’t know that the boyfriend would feel the same about making that work, but you’re sweet to offer it.

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: You think it’s sweet not weird? You can be honest. Can’t really do that, but it’s nice of you to offer anyways.

Roxanne: You have become one of my closest friends. I don’t think it is weird. Why can’t you?

[kane-valentino]

Kane: I just don’t usually feel this close to people I haven’t known forever. It’s a different experience with you. Can’t really give you a call while you’re in bed with your boyfriend.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: I miss you right now

Kane: I shouldn’t, huh?

[roxanne--woodruff]

kane-valentino​:

Kane: I miss you a lot though, Roxanne. Sometimes I miss you as soon as we leave.

Roxanne: That is very sweet. You know that you can call or text me whenever you want.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: You think it’s sweet not weird? You can be honest. Can’t really do that, but it’s nice of you to offer anyways.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: I miss you right now

Kane: I shouldn’t, huh?

[roxanne--woodruff]

Roxanne: There is nothing wrong with it. With you working so much I have missed you too and our lunches.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: I miss you a lot though, Roxanne. Sometimes I miss you as soon as we leave.

[kane-valentino]

Kane: I miss you right now

Kane: I shouldn’t, huh?

[kane-valentino]

✉ || BYRON ⇄ KANE

Byron: Who knows you may change your mind after.

Byron: Never really been going for cute. But at least I'll be sending you home satisfied in a way that she never can do for you.

Kane: Are we getting a little cocky now?

Kane: Nah? Had me fooled with those curls. Thank fuck for that. Not sure I'd survive if I didn't have you around.

[kane-valentino]

✉ || BYRON ⇄ KANE

Byron: I like our usual dynamic but one night of switching it up may be fun.

Byron: Jeez thanks. Mmm right. You aren't. Text me when you are done with work. I could meet you for a bit of fun before you have to go home to the Mrs.

Kane: Good, I wasn't willing to offer more than one night.

Kane: You're so welcome, babe. Your little sarcasm isn't cute. Alright, sounds good. You're gonna make me not wanna go home.

[kane-valentino]

✉ || BYRON ⇄ KANE

Byron: Because you are always in charge and it's kinda hot knowing you are.

Byron: You can Pretty Woman one of the other guys. I'm good. Doesn't matter. Whatever time is fine.

Kane: If that's what you want I can give you a night in charge.

Kane: I prefer you, the prettiest woman of them all. I personally would like more time with you. Not that I'm desperate for it.

[kane-valentino]

✉ || BYRON ⇄ KANE

Byron: Yeah I do.

Byron: Fancy shit doesn't suit me anyway. And I'm assuming it will have to be quick anyway.

Kane: Why's that?

Kane: Maybe it's time we change that. It will though, yeah, I'll try and carve out as much time as I can though.