V & V - Rageous Rageon Rise

It Was An Era

Orchid POV:

I look at Brandon, not really feeling his vibe. Now that I've got Velvet's attention, I don't really care about his.

Brandon: "So yeah, that's what I bought when I got my billion-dollar paycheck."

Orchid: "Wow! That's so cool."

As we talk, I notice two certain security guards sneak in through the back door. I watch as Justin jumps at the sight of Crimp, Fred's hand halting behind him.

I make eye contact with Justin, now stressed for him as he's probably trying to sneak in the group.

Crimp: "Justin? Have you seen RIVAL?"

Orchid: "They had come in here earlier. They walked off with Kid Ritz."

Crimp: "DRATS! I can't find them any-"

Cade: "Crimp?"

Her hair strands fluff as he calls for her.

Carlos: "Claramente no miró lo suficiente."

I laugh as Crimps scurries away.

Brandon: "What? What did he say?"

Johnny: "This is why you should have taken Spanish in high school."

Brandon rolls his eyes.

Midori: "So, it's really cool to be back here with all of you. When do you guys perform?"

Jaye: "I am the first after the Mayor's speech. I think Kid Ritz thinks I'm important, so he put me first."

Brandon: "Or, he saved the best for last."

Jaye: "What's that supposed to mean?"

Brandon: "Nothin'... just saying what everyone is thinking."

Jaye: "Oh yeah? And what's that?"

Brandon: "That clearly the Sage Boyz, even without our... brother, are still the best out of the four of our groups."

Jaye lowers his sunglasses as he looks Brandon over with a laugh.

Jaye: "I don't think you're thinking straight."

Johnny: "Well, I never am, but he's got a point."

I get up as their debate turns into an argument. Midori joins me as we stand by Carlos.

Midori: "Wow! I just love seeing guys fight for themselves."

Jaye and Brandon look at her.

Jaye: "You do?"

Orchid: "Oh, yeah, definitely. I like seeing men rough it out and... be manly and stuff."

Midori nods with a grin as I see Carlos smirk.

Brandon: "Oh, well, I'm manly."

Jaye: "Yeah... if manly forgot to dye his roots."

Brandon and Johnny gasp as he touches his hair.

Brandon: "I dye them on purpose so I stand out! I love the white tips!"

He swishes his hair back, looking offended.

Johnny: "Yeah! Our hair is the only thing that distinguishes us from each other! What are you gonna insult next? My frosted tips?"

Johnny pats his spiky hair as I fight the urge to laugh.

Jaye: "Dom's at least got an edge with his. His is combed nice and pale blue; you two bozos look like you walked out of a Himalayan boy band stereotype."