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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2021 12:59:36 GMT -8
The office was an unassuming building on the outside, looked like the style of the block, a little bland but once one entered they would find that it was a very new building, several businesses inside including a dentist on the second floor. Made appointments real easy. Meanwhile up on the fourth floor one would find the glass door that led into the dark walled, white floored modern office of Have A Hart: Management with Heart. Hokey wasn’t it? Entering the main office there was a nice lobby and a series of comfy chairs, with a reception desk that split the small path to the glass doored office and the conference room and kitchen. However, there was no one at the reception desk, but down the short hall the glass door to the office opened and was waiting with some high energy pop music filling the dead air. Thankfully the later meeting showed that the white aesthetic of the room and the large almost ceiling to floor windows wouldn’t hamper the darkling, just a nice decent view of the sprawl looking out towards the strip. Great view really. Behind the desk was the man himself, typing away at his Mac, iPhone face up beside him in case it buzzed, not that his watch wouldn’t do the same. He looked almost tame in a white button up and baby blue and white striped bow tie. Must have been try-less Wednesday. Drum roll. All that was left was waiting for the Star. Riley Sorsa |
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 8, 2021 15:13:02 GMT -8
"You know most men in your line of work are bald by your age" The darkling stated as they entered the door frame. They took a moment to glance around the office.
The often stylish moth was wearing a more calm look today, jeans, a blazer jacket, and a stripped button-up shirt underneath. Wednesday was a slow night for them.
"Thanks for being willing to meet at this hour btw." The moth stepped into the room towards Archie.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2021 18:58:38 GMT -8
Archie looked up and smiled once he heard Riley’s voice.
“I will let you know that family has a long and proud history of having full heads of hair no matter what life throws at us. If there is one thing genetics gives me you are looking at it.”
He grinned and sat up from what he was looking at and motioned that Riley could have a seat in one of the comfy looking chairs in front of his desk. And then made a gesture waving off the comment about meeting so late.
“I have a PVR for anything on TV, could always turn the one on the wall over there on, plus what isn’t streamed these days anyway? Only thing it may cost me is a later dinner and that just means I have an excuse to order an extra drink with it. Though this is really not about me - this is about you!”
He threw his arms up in celebration of that statement.
“I am so, so, so, so happy that we finally have the chance to work together. First and foremost congratulations on taking this next step, and know we are going to make sure that you end up in the circles that will be best for you, and what you want to do.”
Genuine excitement, the Fairest did love his job, and even more so when he could help someone from the community.
“So do you have anything on the books at the moment? Or any projects you are working on?”
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 9, 2021 7:36:50 GMT -8
The wisp chuckled taking a seat.
"Well, weathering anything life throws at you is a good trait to have, genetic or otherwise."
Riley adjusted into their seat, putting one leg over the arm, and hugged it with their arms. Glancing back at the TV aforementioned by Archie.
"Well depends. Got plenty of stripping gigs and ongoing work there." They chuckled.
"But that's kind of the idea. I wanna move away from it, see if I can make more of a living with the whole Burlesque thing. The only show I have lined for that right now is at a bar " The Back Door" Some sort of variety night. Been also doing some side work to get another show at the Black Sheep. "
Stripping was their bread in butter, plus other adult acts. But it didn't give them what they were looking for, not all the time. The moth shrugged, taking a moment to observe the Fairest, to get a sense of him and his thoughts on the matter.
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2021 9:13:03 GMT -8
As Riley mused about their situation and explained what they wanted their trajectory to be Archie had to tilt his head forward a bit, leaning on his desk and placing an elbow on it with his pointer finger waving just slightly. Was it something serious? Was there a problem? Had a nerve been struck?
“I completely feel that vibe!”
Enthusiasm was present in his voice as he pushed back so he was leaning back in his chair, and beat the edge of his desk like a drum a few times in a jovial rhythm.
“When I was breaking into all of this I had to get the scratch somewhere and I sure as sin not going to be taking loans or borrowing from family - so I did what I had to do and started signing all sorts of adult entertainers. At first it seemed skeezy but really at the end of the day you really learn that like anywhere else it's just people doing their thing which sometimes happen to be skeezy but isn’t so inherently. Either way there was money to be had, got my name floating in circles, and gave me the capital to get where I wanted to be - where I needed to be.”
He sat upright, no longer leaning in his full backed chair.
“For strategy reasons more so than shame it's tricky to find those sorts of jobs on my resume anymore but what I want to get across is that I absolutely get where you are coming from when you are wanting to elevate your art form. Secondly you would be surprised, or maybe not really, how many people make a similar jump to what you are doing - which means that ya boy Archie is not devoid of friends in this situation.”
He clapped his hands together.
“Now - do you have demo materials? Youtube, DVD’s, VHS - no judgement - OnlyFans? This way I can start the Inception that is - You need Riley Sorsa in your life.”
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 9, 2021 9:29:26 GMT -8
The story of his past work seemed fair enough. Riley imagined Las Vegas was hard not to have had some management work in the Adult entertainment industry. The darkling wondered if Archie had gotten where he wanted...needed to be and if not. Where was he going. The needs want and ambitions of others were always a curiosity to the moth.
" Demo material? Not a ton. Have a few videos on youtube and Instagram from the audience. Never made my own. Heard of only Fans, thought about it."
They chuckle and lean back in the seat.
"I admit, social media, and such isn't my strong point. Get me in a room with folks, I am great, but digital stuff has been a challenge. Since...well being back. Guess that makes things harder for you."
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2021 10:27:04 GMT -8
“OnlyFans - here is my opinion, not a fan because it takes the middleman out of the equation and let me be honest here in saying that as a middle man it makes me very side. Selfish thought completely so ignore me when make that choice - BUT if we sign a contract do make me aware so that I am not going to get blind sided when someone shows me before I know, I like to be ahead of the curve.”
Rant over, as he reached into his desk and pulled out an iPad and iPencil alongside it, setting on the desk.
“Speaking contract, this is our standard contract. Gives you access to me pretty much round the clock, no guarantee on how much we can get you but you have three months to terminate the agreement with fee’s only payable for any events we can get you attached too following that there is a fairly hefty buyout with the ability for myself to veto a buyout. My cut stays around 10% until we cross varying thresholds - the more you make the smaller my cut gets but it all maths out. Being a member of the community I have your termination period changed from three to six months, and I will have you know that any member of the community that has ever been unhappy with my results has ever not had that termination fee waived. Standard term is 2 years to start. If you want to have a read over be my guest, if you prefer later just shoot me your e-mail and I can have it sent over. Oh and…”
Archie reached into the other half of his desk and pulled out two white boxes.
“iPhone 12 pro or 12 pro max - always good to keep your work life on a company phone. Normally I do this on a case by case basis but for you - with community and club discount, you get your pick of whichever you want - I like bigger personally.”
Free phone with sign up? What a steal!
“And do not worry - I get the plight of coming back to find out what a Twitter is. But we are lucky because there are no elaborate Socials we need to scrub to avoid any kvetching. We are able to help you construct key messages across most platforms - I suggest TikTok for you just to vibe with, you would probably have a ton of fun.”
Less to clean meant it was easier to start so for that the Fairest was somewhat relieved because fresh starts were simply the best.
“Knowing what we have already talked about the goal is get your name in the right goy’s ear, show them the good stuff, and set up a meeting and let your charm take you to home plate.”
He made a sliding motion with his arm with a grin across his face.
“Questions, concerns, or curiosities?”
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 9, 2021 15:25:37 GMT -8
Riley nodded listening to his spiel before taking the contract in hand and looking it over slowly.
"That's fair I guess. We always strive to keep ourselves in the picture. Well, I have no plans for only fans currently. Unless you'd advise for one in the future" They shrug looking at the contract once more.
"I'll take it home if you don't mind"
The wisp was cautious of contracts and bargains of all forms. Not that they doubted their emerald companion but, caution was in their nature.
Taking up the phone they glanced at Archie.
"Tik tok huh? That short video network?" Riley was in for a surprise when they got home going down that rabbit hole.
"And what exactly am I to expect working with you? I haven't really worked with a manager. "
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2021 16:44:18 GMT -8
“Rarely - but not never- do I find that hitting the more visceral side of desire really pays off in ways that we couldn’t accomplish more tastefully. That being said, Kim K made a sex tape do work for her and I will never say no to a self confidence booster if you feel that is the route you want to take.”
Archie had picked up a pen, fingers gripping both ends as he twisted it in his grasp and moved back and forth in his chair while he let Riley have a go over the document. Eventually they decided on having another look over it and that was fair. The nature of the Fairest screamed to press the matter, always be closing, but this wasn’t another normie - somebody off the street. It was another Lost, a Spring Courtier just like himself. The onus was on him to do right by them.
He was delighted when they moved for the phone, still brand new in its box waiting to be set up - even had the plastic that is so satisfying to peel off on it.
“You’ll love it, I swear. PudgyWoke is my favorite, makes me laugh like a jester.”
Back to the more serious question.
“We make life easy for you - You just have to focus on your craft and we handle the rest. We talk to the people who make shows, events, groups happen and we make sure you are known and you are out there for whatever your particular art is. I am constantly working to find you the most relevant, best paying gigs alongside any other criteria you may want to add, since in the end I do work for you. Likewise if there is something I am missing or something you want - let me know, and my mission becomes to make that happen for you.”
He raised his hands up, pen in one in a small wowza motion.
“Really I just want to make you as happy as I can doing what you love, and getting the most bank while doing it. We are more a team than anything because part of making it all work out is being set up to succeed which is an underappreciated talent of its own.”
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 9, 2021 17:16:43 GMT -8
Riley raised their eyebrow at the mention of Kim K's sex tape.
"Most of the women and some of the men I work with at the strip clubs use Only fans, for side cash. Mostly leads, some quite tasteful actually. But I have heard from some of the porn workers I know there is a market for Only fans. "
Riley looked at Archie raising an eyebrow with a smirk at the conversation regarding the more visceral side of entertainment. The darkling had a hunch despite, Archies history in management, that they ultimately were more comfortable dwelling on the topic.
"Don't worry though, porn isn't the thing I am looking at to boost the 'Miss Jackoff' brand. Besides my taste in performance art, I imagine my taste in porn work would be just as unprofitable. More Hobby"
The moth smiled at the mixture of self burn and reflections on adult entertainment. Before putting the contract down, with a nod.
"Alright, well. So let's say I sign this dotted line. What would you need from me going forward, to get all this...going?"
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2021 17:42:58 GMT -8
“Good lord, the money can get insane if that's your jam. Plus complete freedom is something I can applaud, you never can evolve how we express ourselves if we just stick to the same old script. I hope I don’t sound like a nuts to fun puritan - not my intent.”
He waved off any insinuation that he was judgmental about the matter, already airing his only problem was the lack of middlemen in the business sense. There were plenty of Middlemen involved otherwise...Or so he had heard. Otherwise Riley stated their intention that any adult intentions were more hobby than business.
“See, I collect coins - so we know who the real psychopath here is.”
He chuckled at his own joke, he was funny, right?
“If you sign, all I need from you is some time. Helps if you can send me any clips you mentioned previously from shows, or have any material we can get professionally taped to show off. I can set up a time and place to get that done. I also suggest we do a little audition tape of sorts, two or three minutes - who you are, what your skills are, why you want to pursue this, and a quick list of experience, etc. We can do that same time we get some HD footage. Doesn’t need to be anywhere special, could be gym, private stage, or even an actual show if we can get the right waivers. My secretary has that all handled. Sounds like a lot, but its more of you just being you and me doing some leg work.”
He shrugged.
“You just have to be ready to be the best you that you can be when the spotlight shines. After that? The rest is history. The bigger question is, is there anything else that I can do for you?”
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Post by Riley Sorsa on Feb 9, 2021 18:43:48 GMT -8
The Moth smiled listening to the list of to do's that would follow. For a moment the bright one seemed to shimmer. There was something ecstatic about the grounded idea of those statements, tangible, achievable. The darkling nodded, standing up and collecting the contract.
"Those all seem doable, I have a few friends, might even be able to wrangle a stage after hours, for a little extra Razzle Dazzle." The moth gave small jazz hands at their side and chuckled.
"Well, this sounds promising Arch'. I am going to head back home, make a whisky sour and look these over. See if I have any other questions. I'll be in touch soon"
The Moth extended a hand for a handshake with Archie.
Upon leaving the office, Riley stood in the street before. Lettin out a long squeal, stamping their feet side to side in excitement while clutching the contracts. A man passing by paused confused at the rare display of excitement from Riley. Seeing they were spied Riley scowled and threw a finger up in the air.
"Mind you fucking business dude"
That night the moth, mused over the contract searching it for any oddities, or possible catches. Satisfied that it felt like a standard fair, they pulled a pen out and signed the papers. Before lounging back on their couch looking up at the ceiling of their condo. Riley pulled out their phone, an iPhone 8. Swiping to their texts, to Claire.
The next afternoon (morning for Riley), Archie received a phone call.
"Hey Archie, Its Riles. I am in. Contracts are signed, will drop them at the office later today. Oh. I'll take the Iphone 12 Pro. Max. In Graphite."
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