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It was afternoon in Robloxia. Like any other day, it was rowdy and busy, bustling with people, cars and noises. All sorts of things happen in Robloxia, after all. Though, today seemed to be more… “special” than any other day, with two notorious figures deciding to take photoshoots for their own personal reasons. After figuring out which shop was the “best” one out of the hundreds of thousands of stores, they decided to head there, in hopes of getting it over within a single day.
The shop in question was particular, different from other photography stores. It wasn't big, nor too small, placed in the corner of a small street where there weren't many people around. It was an odd choice, stores were often placed in crowded areas in order to maximize their profits, otherwise they run the risk of bankruptcy. Not to mention, rumors had been spreading around that they occasionally paid people to take their photos there, what kind of store does that? Intrigued by the rumors and reputation, those were the reasons that made them decide to make it their destination out of the countless stores.
They were in front of the store, looking at the “[Open]” sign hung right at the door. They made their way into the store, and the bell rang. “Hello?” Both of them walked in, but only C00lkidd spoke, well only he could anyways. The owner of the store was nowhere to be seen. Were they perhaps busy, or simply on an errand run? Nobody could've known, perhaps Noli could, but they didn't bother with trying to find where they were.
They simply loitered in there, snooping around the places here and there. There were multiple, numerous objects scattered across the entire studio, ranging from simple objects like chairs, clothes up to machinery like the cameras, lightposts and so forth. It is somehow messy, yet organized at the same time. Noli was interested in their surroundings, but not C00lkidd. C00lkidd was paying attention elsewhere.
C00lkidd was paying attention to a slightly-opened door on the opposite side of him. He made his way through the mess, barged into the room… Inside, there were several whiteboards on the walls with pictures pinned on them. The images had an insane diversity when it came to the people and their poses. Builderman was in a few pictures, so was Doombringer, Telamon had some as well. John Doe and Jane Doe were in a few, Itrapped also had some pictures taken, countless others could also be seen. All of the photographs were crystal clear, taken right in this very studio as well.
While C00lkidd and Noli were looking at the pictures and around the studio respectively, the door bell rang once more as the door creaked open. It was the studio owner, they weren’t confused about the uninvited guests, they were just disappointed with what was happening. “Sigh… You.” Y/N pointed at C00lkidd who was standing in an area where visitors weren’t supposed to enter. “What are you doing in there? Get out of there. You know you aren’t supposed to be in there.”
C00lkidd turned around, and walked out toward Y/N. Standing in front of Y/N, he looked down on them in disgust. “Hey kid, just answer this for me. What are those pictures I saw there? Hm? Tell me, freakazoid, are the rumors true? Are you PAYING them just for you to take those pictures? What is this, some kind of freak den?” C00lkiddscoffed, demanding an answer from Y/N and also simultaneously looking down on them. Noli just stood there watching, as it was none of their business, they were interested however, so they watched and listened.
Y/N sighed once more, pushing away C00lkidd as if he was nothing at all, despite being bigger than them. “I’m an artist, what do you think?” They walked toward the whiteboard room and closed its door. “I use them as references for my artworks, it’s hard to come by good references nowadays. Plus, it's a mutual benefit, I give them the photographs they want in exchange for the extra photographs that I can use.” Y/N also locked the door this time around, so it wouldn’t be open the next time.
C00lkidd was contemplating about getting the hell out of there, but he was also having doubts whether or not the other stores would even take them as clients. After all, Noli was an outer-god, he himself was a criminal on the run. Despite that, the owner of this store right here did not care at all, and moved with conviction to get where they wanted and made their point. The clients of the studio were very questionable as well, from the most reputable people to the most notorious people, so it wouldn’t hurt to have their photographs taken here. While they could take their pictures on their own, they wouldn’t be as good as a professional, especially with how good the pictures were when C00lkidd saw them.
Y/N walked back to C00lkidd and Noli, taking the initiative. “Leaving that aside, I’m willing to take your pictures if the both of you help me with my reference photographs, like my other clients. That’s how I usually roll around here.” Y/N crossed their arms and looked at the door. “Either we do that, or you two could leave and go to another store. I don’t take money, I have my own ways.” C00lkidd looked at Noli, “I’m fine with it.” Noli displayed on their face screen. C00lkidd contemplated, before agreeing as well. “Damn. Fine, whatever, we just need our photos taken, don’t bother ask us fuckin’ why.”
Now that Noli and C00lkidd agreed as well, it’s mutual for both sides. Y/N cleaned up some of the mess, then ordered C00lkidd to stand right at the film in order to have his pictures taken first, then Noli. Portraits were taken with numerous poses that C00lkidd and Noli wanted to do. Some of them were C00lkidd flexing his muscles, Noli being mischievous, all sorts of things. They also had a few pictures taken together, though generally nothing too interesting, this went on for a while.
“Tthat’s over with, it’s your turn to uphold the deal.” Y/N demanded almost immediately after the first phase of the photoshoot was done. “Eurgh, so impatient! Fine.” C00lkidd exhaled, not giving a care about what Y/N thought. Noli’s demeanor resembled laughing, as if entertained by the whole situation. Y/N repositioned numerous things toward the film and photoshoot area, then told them to sit down on it and acted naturally. It was relatively normal at first, just two figures sitting on a couch, then it slowly devolved more and more as C00lkidd and Noli got closer to each other with every pose swap.
“So far so good, now Noli, I’d like you to lean your back against the couch. C00lkidd, I’d like you to get on top of them and stare them into the face.” Y/N had no hesitation in their speech and demands, wanting to get a few more photos of them. Noli was shocked, but then giggled shown through his face screen. C00lkidd raised his voice immediately after, “I’m not fucking doing that,” he was annoyed with the sudden demand.
“Heh. What are you, a coward? Scared of a little baby photoshoot between the both of you? Talk about a showoff.” Y/N didn’t back down, but pressed further in an attempt to provoke C00lkidd. Surprisingly, it worked, C00lkidd was then angrier than ever, not backing down on the challenge. He immediately pushed Noli against the couch and leaned toward them, staring at their face screen while simultaneously cursing Y/N. Y/N on the other hand went right back to work and took as many pictures as possible for future references.
“H’well, fuck it. Since we’re already in this position, I might as well do this at least once for fun.” C00lkidd leaned even closer to Noli and kissed Noli on their face screen. Y/N was flabbergasted, but kept their maniacal grin under control and took even more photos. It was only for a second, but a lot of pictures were taken, that’s for sure. “You’re gay as shit, Noli.” C00lkidd laughed, while Noli just side-eyed him like they have never done that before.
“Hah. Alright, that’s done, just give me a few moments for me to cut the photographs for the both of you, and you’d be going on your way.” Y/N managed to calm themselves down and regained their composure, they moved to their desk, picked up their scissors and started grinding away cutting the photographs into each of their own, quickly at that. Noli and C00lkidd got up from the couch, and prepared themselves.
The photographs were now individual photos, Y/N gave them to Noli and C00lkidd. It was safe to say that the photographs were excellent, better than most photo studios out there. Now that they had gotten what they wanted, they didn’t think much more and took their leave from the store, leaving Y/N now all by themselves. After confirming both of them were gone, Y/N let out a giggle, satisfied to themselves.
“Cover page material. Hell yeah. Now THAT is something to be proud of. This is going to be so funny.” If you had been wondering why the store was opened in such a place, and not taking money for the photoshoot themselves, it was because Y/N worked for a magazine company, in the Design Department to be more specific. That was why Y/N took up photography as a hobby, because it served well for their job.
The very next day, Noli and C00lkidd were walking together in a secluded part of Robloxia until they came across a certain magazine that they couldn’t take their eyes off the moment they saw it. It was them, Noli and C00lkidd. They were literally the magazine’s cover, the one they were making out with each other no less with its main title “Notoriety,” and its secondary title “Pairing between an Outer God and an Exploiter.”
Upon picking up the magazine, C00lkidd clutched the magazine and its cover tightly, not even bothering to read what was inside it. He was getting angrier and angrier with each second pass, while Noli just stood there, laughing through his face screen. “I’m going back there GOD. FUCK THIS SHIT,” C00lkidd yelled. “I’M GOING TO MAKE THAT PIECE OF SHIT PAY FOR THIS,” he threw the cover onto the ground and stormed toward the direction of the studio with Noli following right after him for fun.
But that's a story for another time!