Fading Song Of Us Morning After the Party

Beep. Beep. Beep.

Cassius Motegmery

God… no. Not today. (slaps alarm off) Why is my skull trying to split in half?

Cassius Motegmery

Note to self: never mix vodka and emotions again.

Cassius Motegmery

(thinking): The party was insane though… Vox Nova’s debut album finally out in the world. Our baby. Our pain. Our sound.

Cassius Motegmery

Groans, burrows deeper under blanket Just five more minutes. Please.

[Phone Ringing – Incoming Call: Arees]

Cassius Motegmery

(Stares at screen) Why is he like this.

Cassius Motegmery

(Picks up) What now?

Arees Knight

Still sleeping, aren't you?

Cassius Motegmery

I was very comfortable before your voice shattered my peace.

Arees Knight

Good. Get up, sunshine ☀️ Car’s coming in less than an hour. You need to look alive.

Cassius Motegmery

I feel like a dead squirrel.

Arees Knight

Well, un-dead yourself. Shower. Hydrate. Wear something clean. You’re meeting the label today.

Cassius Motegmery

Why today? The album just dropped!

Arees Knight

Exactly. Promotion starts now. No slacking, Mr. Rockstar.

Cassius Motegmery

Ugh. I miss being unknown.

Cassius Motegmery

I already picked an outfit yesterday. Drunk-me had a rare responsible moment.

Arees Knight

Proud of you. Don’t ruin it. And hey—stay off social media till I give you the green light.

Cassius Motegmery

That sounds suspicious. What happened?

Arees Knight

Nothing bad. Just trust me for once?

Cassius Motegmery

That’s asking a lot. But fine.

Arees Knight

Call me when you’re in the car. Don’t be late. And for god’s sake, brush your hair.

Cassius Motegmery

No promises.

Arees Knight

BYE

[Call Ends]

Cassius Motegmery

(Sits up, winces) My body hates me.

Cassius Motegmery

(Drags self to bathroom) Alright, let’s make myself look like someone who didn’t cry into a whiskey glass last night. New day. New album. Let’s see if the world’s ready.