From The Escape, a fragment of dialogue that defines the relationship between two characters. I again spent WAY, way too much time on formatting.
JOE
(most surprised)
What are you.........
DON
Do not worry. I have come to rescue you....
(wondering half to himself)
Are you really Joe? Are you the man who I raced thousands of miles to find, in great danger to myself and my own sanity, because he holds the knowledge that will help me salvage my career?
JOE
(his confusion turning slowly to anger)
Well, I'm Joe. And all I did was doing some research on this Dr. Nope character, which shoulda been my ticket to the big time, but then they kidnapped me and now they've strapped me to this damn table and, you know, how about you getting me OFF OF IT!!!
DON
(placatingly)
Hold on. You are obviously the man I was trying to find. I will loose your bonds for you, and then we shall escape. But... I just... was not expecting.... that...
JOE
That what? Spit it out already...and then get me off this table. It's damn uncomfortable. And cold.
DON
All right. You are just... somewhat less... imposing than than I expected. I had only a portrait picture to go on, and that promised somewhat more.
JOE
Seriously? That's your entire problem? How about you stop obsessing about my looks and start thinking about how to get me out of this place? Huh?
DON
I suppose that would be an excellent choice, yes.
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