"So what's the deal with you and that guy?" asked Jon.
"Virgil?" replied Scott. "It's just like I said. Most of the male models are gay. We ended up in this gay bar and Virgil tried to pick me up. I don't know why he's bothering to deny it."
"Maybe he has a twin brother?" wondered Jon.
"A twin brother with the same name? Anyway, I told him 'no'."
"But I know you're not straight. You wouldn't be going out with a guy in drag if you were."
"I'm bisexual, Jon, but that doesn't mean I go after everything that moves."
"Hmm. Well, what's Virgil like? Do you think he's going to be any trouble for Dale?"
"I don't know him that well. For all I know he could pick a fight with Dale. You know, 'gay' isn't the same thing as 'crossdresser'. He could be gay, and hate crossdressers, and mean it. It can happen. It doesn't even have to be denial."
"It doesn't have to be trouble," said Jon. "Hold on...."
Jon walked several yards away. The stone was still on his neck and touching his skin, and he quietly whispered a wish....
