HD: Leon/Maggie segment

[King Cucaracha 0]

Before Jock/Tim plz!

 

 

With the show ongoing in the arena, we find ourself backstage with Maggie Nerdly going through a piece to camera in front of the OAOAST interview backdrop. Already on Take 3 thanks to a faulty piece of lighting equipment and Jumbo not-so helpfully asking her for help with his crossword puzzle halfway through her piece, Maggie waits around while the production guys get everything set up again. On the sidelines watching is Leon Rodez, apparantly waiting to get a word. As soon as Maggie notices Leon though she asks for a second and skips over to him, giving him an enthusiastic peck on the cheek.

LEON
Wow, what was that for?

MAGGIE
For being the cutest boyfriend in the world of course! (pecks Leon again) So, what's that happy-haps, my chappy-chap?

LEON
Eh, not much.

MAGGIE
Coolio. Listen, just lemme get this bit done and dusted and we'll go grab something to eat. I feel like we haven't had any... 'alone time' in forever, know what I mean?

LEON
Yeah I do. That'd be great actually, turns out I needed to talk to you about something.

Looking intrigued, Maggie smiles and waves goodbye to her boyfriend before walking all of four feet back in front of camera to finish off her piece. Leon waves back, a little absent-mindedly.

MAGGIE
We ready boys? ..... HEY, it's your number one hook-up one more time, Maggie Nerdly getting ready for the AfterParty! This week we're finding out what really makes my main man T-Bod tick as he gives ya'll the types to get that perfect beach bod' and beyond. Plus we're gonna be learning how to Riverdance with D*LUX and Nat Black tries to convert us to his idea of real sport with the Chelsea soccer team. Sure they ain't no EPL champs, but they're okay. All that on the Afterparty, OAOAST.com!

Holding her final pose for a couple of extra seconds just incase, Maggie gives a quick thumbs up before skipping back off to Leon.

MAGGIE
(mimes dunking a basketball) Nailed it. Oh yeah. Sooo, care to settle my intrigue?

LEON
It's nothing really. It's just Melody's not been the same since what happened in Milan...

Maggie sighs and rolls her eyes.

LEON
...and she clams up every time I try asking her about this 'Malaysia'. So, I just wondered what can you tell me really. What she's doing here. What her problem is with Melody. Why Melody's so worried. Anything you think'd help.

MAGGIE
Yeah. Uh, turns out I can't make our meal after all.

LEON
Please?

Maggie rolls her eyes again.

MAGGIE
Fine. Malaysia's... she's real big. You probably noticed that already. But, that's pretty much her 'thing'. She'd always bully us and acted like she thought she could kick all our asses combined. Just because she was 50 pounds bigger, half a foot taller and could kick all our asses combined. Can you believe that?

LEON
Why would she do that though? I mean, I know you Nerdlys are dysfunctional, but still.

MAGGIE
Hmm. There are many theories amongst our fair family. It could be a chemical imbalance related to her abdonormal size. Or, it could be because we all kinda used to tease her about it. Could have been the calling her King-Kong. Or Godzilla. Or Optimus Prime. Never really got that one. It could also have been Molly submitting that wildlife video about her in video production class. Could have been any number of things really. Point is, she doesn't like the rest of us Nerdlys too much. She just stayed down in our gym in the basement. Which, as a long-time friend of Melvin and Marvin's, you'll understand lead to much isolation. Nerds can be so cruel sometimes. Oh, and she's got this weird thing for getting off on making people feel pain too. Anything else?

LEON
That probably covers it, thanks.

MAGGIE
Great. So I'll see you around I guess.

Smiling, Leon wraps an arm around the suddenly less affectionate Maggie.

LEON
We'll catch up soon, I promise. I've just got to do something first.

MAGGIE
Don't sweat it. I've gotta get to that Afterparty anyway.

LEON
It's a fictitious party Mags.

MAGGIE
I know. But I've still gotta do a couple of re-takes for the show. Rock n' roll!

Chuckling to himself, Leon gives Maggie a peck on the cheek before walking off, leaving the Women's Champion behind with arms folded and a slight pout on.

MAGGIE
Hey, any of you camera dudes fancy getting smashed on margaritas once we're done?