The Queer Quartet - a Blitzstone/Fierrochase story

Chapter One

"A man walks into a bar," Blitzen says as soon as the camera light turns red, indicating that it's recording.

"Yeah?" Magnus says. "Then what happened?"

"He said 'Ouch!'" Blitzen finishes, at least having the decency to look disappointed with himself.

The introduction music plays, as well as their opening pages. 'BlitzandMags' shows on the screen, the name of their channel.

"Wow, that intro-joke was worse than usual," Magnus comments, laughing.

Blitzen rolls his eyes, staring right at the camera. "I'm sure this video will make up for it."

"Why are we even hiding?" A voice says from off camera. "They can read the video title, you know."

"This was a bad plan," Magnus agrees.

Blitzen sighs. "Get over here, you two."

Immediately, Alex and Hearthstone walk over and sit in the shot. Blitzen decides in his head to edit the precious few seconds they took out.

"This, if you live under a rock, is Hearth and Alex!" Magnus introduces, directing jazz hands towards the other YouTubers. "They run the other Boston-based social justice based channel, DeafAndIndecisive."

Alex sighs. "I would like to clarify, as I always have to, the indecisive is not a dig on being Gender Fluid. I'm Gender Fluid. It's a joke, okay?"

Hearth sighs, 'that's a bit indecisive of you.'

Blitzen, having a Deaf aunt himself, translates. They all known ASL, Blitz having taught Mangus when he was adopted, and Alex because she lives with Hearth. Blitz simply translates out loud for all those who will soon watch, and won't bother reading his captions.

Alex punches Hearth lightly on the shoulder.

"Yes," She says. "We gave into your peer pressure and decided to collab."

It's true—It was their follower's idea. In fact, they hadn't spoken, really spoken, until a week ago.

Magnus sighs. "Never give into peer pressure. Shame on you, Alex. Shame."

For Hearth's sake, they all sign as they speak.

"So, Maggy," Alex says to Magnus who flushes slightly. "Why are we here?"

"Do not rush me in my own apartment," Magnus chides jokingly. "Okay, okay. We're going to be fifth graders."

Hearth frowns and looks over at him. 'What?'