if ada could remember,that was good enough for erich. to eventually come to terms with what his life had become,he'd tried to block every memory he had of her out. some things were probably lost forever to erich now. with ada here in the room with him,he still couldnt say what day to day life was like with her. but her recollection sounded very sweet and it made erich happy that moments like that still existed to someone out there. erich laughs amd pushes his non pomaded hair back from his face. seriously,how do people live with hair just flowing about? "oh for sure. i think a certain band was there. their members were involved with erica and nina. i think we know them." erich says with a smirk. he also was sort of not wanting to say nicole's name. in this state of mind,it felt very much like harry potter land and the whole saying voldemort's name. "they had brought you along for the fun,and people were all pairing off. we were like the 6th and 7th wheels or something. the whole day i thought you were so intriguing. the way you spoke and just took in the whole being on a cruise liner with people you didnt really know thing. so it was either both of us be alone for the evening,or me joke about us hanging out and getting to know each other. i swear i probably said something like do you come around here often?" erich says while increasingly finding it both sad and hilarious."lord,i hope you knew i was joking some time. if not? it's no wonder you left. you could get the impression i am a miserable bastard with a penchant for near cartoonish levels of violence." erich answers ada while making the gesture one would make while smashing something with large clown hammer. ada's touch was uniquely her. erich could pick her out of a blind test easily. it was very light to start,almost barely making contact. it brought so many good memories to erich's mind. he moved his hands from ada's waist the her sides and the to the middle of her back. she felt entirely different, yet the same. sort of like when a limb falls asleep or something.when her hands press against his back and she kisses him,he holds her close and takes it in. fantastic kisses with equally amazing visuals when one's eyes close are something everyone should experience. wars would stop if this was the case. erich considers for a comically long time before answering ada's question. he puts his hand to his chin.pretends to draw graphs with his other hand before shaking his head. " i'm sorry miss wannemaker. im going to need another sample. research,you know. the things we do for science." he replies to her before kissing her bottom lip once more. when done,he smacks his own lips and nods. "yup. results are in,you do give the best kisses. the right amount of pressure,wetness,love and lust." erich rattles like an old time ad man.

ooc: lord i miss that crazy bastard of mr jones. he forever flavored my view of red robin. erich also envisions the early days of when he first met ada. there was such a wide cast of mad people around them. everything had seemed so right with the world then. at least on his end and with a load of nostaglia. nobody knew that in a few months natalya would be dead,nina would feel trapped by her marriage,sam and nichole would have kids and split. ada would spend time in an institution...in that one little moment in time,life had been perfect. "if i had a soul to sell,i'd sell it for a pittance to have those days back. even knowing exactly how everything would turn out.it's like you never know when the happiest moment of your life is,until its over." erich says to ada,but a little to himself as well. he does laugh and hug ada when she talks about her being aboard the duke. hugging ada made it all feel real. she really was here with him and they really were having this conversation. "you know,if i didnt know better..you make it sound kind of sleazy." he chuckles at the idea of ada furthering her career by being schmoozing with people like him. especially when during those days...erich was at his sleaziest. all of the hess clan were. "the duke is to be thanked for a lot. we have got to get marlena aboard it. show her where we first met...maybe leave some details out." erich says with a laugh. if he recalled correctly,their first meeting was not exactly g rated. "i did love how your career just took off. you were kicking butt with both feet." he says proudly. much like with savannah haim,he was far more content being dean moriarity than sal paradise. when ada does her pose,erich pretend to take her picture. he sees it as hes holding one of the old time cameras with the tray of material that goes POOF for a flash. ada was adorable and even though this was a bad idea and given their history,this was not going to be an easy ride for either of them..erich still felt as connected to her as the last time they had been a couple. erich was vaguely aware of some music playing,it seemed to be tom jone but it sounded like the music was ran through a blender first. erich holds her around the waist and pulls her to him softly. "i missed you so much."

erich shakes his head sadly at ada's question. "nope. i took the robert johnson route to being good at music. we both know i'm rather lazy." he says with a wink.he gives another little chuckle and adds, "i sold it a second time to ensure that i will die august 16,2077. one hundred years to the day that elvis did. the devil likes a good joke and was cool with me selling it twice. but he said three times was running a joke into the ground." he shrugs. it was a wild story and erich loved building a myth,even when that myth had been far more than he could realistically live up to. but...it would explain why he was very successful in music,in spite of not knowing a g chord from a g string. (both the guitar string and the underwear) also why he hadnt perished from misadventure yet. it pleased erich to know that marlena loved the ocean. he could see her and takara carrying on on the open sea after their parents had passed,or become too old for adventuring. this made erich sad the more he thought about it. it was depressing to think all the old people he shook his fist at for driving slow or paying with bills folded into tiny squares in change purses were once like he and ada. he also pictured himself as an old man and it was ada beside him. not the woman who was in the same city and knew nothing of what was going on in this room. "after the tour,we'll totally get the duke back out there. take marlena out to the point where all you can see around us is open sea. it'll amaze,or terrify her." erich said,ready to call mariko and get this show on the road immediately. the open sea was overwhelming the first time seeing nothing around you but water. erich loved it as it really made one feel how small their problems were in the grand scheme of things. erich wasnt sure if ada actually was red,or he was just perceiving her as red. it was rather hard to tell. her hair was both growing and staying the same length at the same time. maybe this wasnt a bad idea after all. perhaps his being with ada helped center her from the past trauma,the real trauma welling up in full force for her. erich held ada as she spoke. it felt like she supposed to be part of him,and in some way was. the emotional bond could almost be seen if erich looked between them long enough. it looked like a smokey liquid raining horizontally between them. erich cocked his head at ada's question. it was a heavy thing to lay on someone with mescaline in their body. but,perhaps it was the only way to have such a conversation in the modern age of rationality. "it..would explain a lot." he says finally. his voice sounding rather tinny in his ears. " there are some of us who have suffered more than they should." erich says sadly. the two most important women in his life,ada and erica,both had horrendously tragic lives.

erich couldnt help but smile at ada's hrumph-ing. he could picture their daughter doing the exact same thing when she felt someone got something she didnt. "well,ada it's simple really. you dont play a guitar. that is like day one stuff for soul selling. at least these days. at one time many years ago,one needed a jacket with tails and a top hat. but robert johnson and the led zeppelin guy ruined it for all non guitar players going forward. i mean,maaaybe there is something to do with virginity,but..you have marlena,so i know you did it at least once." erich explains with a little shrug. there were few things erich enjoyed more than elaborate tales about things that never happened,thus any of his old showbiz stories. chances are,he never actually did blow with ceasar romero. "really? aw,she looked so tiny and fragile." erich coos over the idea of their daughter being hard to shake. erich just sort of assumed all kids were rather easy to spook. but then again,eris and takara were always having the shit scared out of them by the older summers kids. erich is very happy he was an only child,at least in an official sense. jayne did become his sister by age 17. "spain does have loads of absinthe floating around. i hear nudity is completely cool there. so..yeah,i'd like to get in on that. i've actually never spent much time there. we passed through on the way to portugal a couple years ago. spain sounds jim dandy to me." erich had wanted ada to choose where they would go. he figured the woman had had more than her share of people telling her what to do semi recently. cults really werent known for their free will thing. then erich got worried...was mentioning nudity fine? was it a sex cult she was in...or more like Scientology? neither were good and both usually overlapped. in this state of mind,the texture of the wall paper morphed into a sea of tiny people all going at it. it was awful to see,so erich shifted his gaze back to the sprite can. it was his anchor. sprite had never done anyone wrong. erich sort of raised his eyes to meet adas after the sprite can had centered him. it was odd to hear ada bring up karoliena. erich also assumed she would burst in the door at any moment..oh god,karoliena is going to know the second she saw erich. "yeah. she floats above it all,unsullied. erica is convinced she is a vampire." erich says to ada,half seriously. its a running joke that erica has that karoliena does not age and she bends reality to her will. "but...she's had her share of fucked up shit. there is a reason she's slummed it with us for many years." erich says with a sad shrug." short answer...she's the disowned black sheep of her family. long answer? you'd think i'm full of shit." erich grins.

erich slowly nods to ada. "it cant be helped. how were you to know that it would dis-enroll you from selling your soul? the regulation change was years ago and i think the manual was only just released in germany last year. i guess we could al-"erich starts to really lay some backstory to this nonsense when ada's body touches his far more firmly than before. "miss wannemaker,are you trying to seduce me?" he asks her with a smile. things had veered away from sex when the drug seeming began to take hold of ada,but it was back in full force now. while they had crossed the line,they hadnt exactly smashed the line and scattered the pieces.yet. "i think we need to make sure several times." erich says with a dirty laugh. ada had taken the first step towards inappropriateness with the first kiss,so it was only right that he took the first step now. very slowly,in case it freaked ada out,his hands went from around her waist to full on,unmistakable ass grab. he loved ada's theatrics.especially when it was referring to marlena. she adored her daughter,which just delighted erich. the rumor of her losing custody couldnt be further from the truth. he could see ada did everything in life for that child. "lord,marlena sounds like cassie!" erich exclaims,thoroughly amused.there was plenty of reason why karoliena and cassie worked. cassie was tiny,but she was full sized where it counted. "spain it is,then." erich exclaims,wondering just how soon ada would be ready to go on this trip. being,well mostly a bachelor,he could uproot the instant the mood took him. he didnt realize ada didnt have that luxury. "they probably have killer museums there too." erich adds,even though it may be like another day at work for ada. as a father of only a few hours,he was already thinking the worst thing marlena could be was person who had no interest in art.
"oh you dont have to pretend to care,ada." erich laughs to ada when her emotions on karoliena werent exactly hidden. "that last bit was more than a little curt." he says with a wink. when it wasnt directed at him,erich loved the hidden,but still sharp edge ada had. "she once looked down at erica. but now? they are thick as thieves. this time next year,we'll all be eating turkey or something." erich replied optimistically.

"i'm backing away from you for a reason,miss ada." erich says while shaking with the laughter he was trying to hold in. even at the worst of times,physical chemistry was never an issue between them. ada had an appeal that was indeed all her own. to erich she had just the right mix of innocent fun wrapped around a very sexy core. with the line officially gone,erich let himself just enjoy the moment. if ada was correct,this would be fantastic. it certainly wasnt awkward. "if i disagree,will you keep those neck kisses up?" erich asks ada,closing his eyes and enjoying the feel of her lips. "it's not every day one gets such attention from a beautiful woman." erich says softly,with a pleased sigh. erich was ready for this trip right now. pack up the child,get the ship from the other side of the world,and gooooo. he wanted nothing more than the three of them seeing everything they could possibly see in the world. "we have to go. marlena and i are lucky to have the premier...museum art...worker? to show us the good stuff." erich trails off. high or not,he could not remember what exactly ada's tile was. ada did inject a dose of reality into the fantasy that it was just going to be like this forever. this brought up a lot of concerns in erich's mind. first and foremost was what might possibly happen between them in this room. erich could take handfuls of peyote buttons and function just fine. weird,but fine. ada though...she hadnt been that into the things erich used even when they were together. she may have not even been that into it now,she may have just wanted to talk to erich. in a few hours,reality would slip in under the door. "ada.." erich says seriously and very lucid." i never stopped liking you. i was bitter and hurt,but i dont think i ever stopped liking you. i realized that today. like,if we was to both sit back in our chairs and just shoot the shit,i'd still like you. id still want to go to spain with you and marlena. "

"so you settle on me? i know you're in america now and our healthcare sucks,but we need to get you glasses." erich quips at ada's response. erich assumed most of his appeal came with the sex appeal boost that being talented gives him. nobody would have fucked mick jagger if he was a wal mart greeter. with her head on his shoulder,erich loops some of ada's hair around his finger.it felt amazing in this state of mind,it had the texture of nearly microscopic springs. "you always did see something in me." erich says to ada softly. he always had trouble taking a compliment. most people he assumed were trying to flatter him to get something from him. those whom he knew werent like that,he really just thought they were being nice. when ada denies her old title,erich playfully gives her a spank on the butt. "hey,you havent done any shows yet,little missy. you're going to be great,but we cant call you a musician just yet. on the tour,we'll get you a trainee badge." erich teases her. he was very glad she was already committed enough to be leaving her previous occupation behind. he liked her way of putting this: she was the art. it certainly worked in erich's mind. the music was just one part,one did really need to become their art. a feeling of sadness came over erich when ada said she had never stopped liking him either. maybe if he had done something different,things wouldnt have turned out like they did. it was the past and unchangeable,but the what ifs were popping up in his head like meth'd up gophers. "of course." erich answers ada instantly. "after the initial awkwardness was gone..yeah,i'd still have wanted to spend time with you both. i figured at best,there was no way you were letting me take her on the duke alone. you two are a package deal. heck,i was planning on setting you up with nina or jayne after this. " erich says with a chuckle. "i know of no single straight men,so women are all i know." he says with a little shrug.

If it wasn't considered rude ,erich would have broken Ada's gaze. Speaking of himself wasn't something he particularly liked doing. Especially as he thought Ada had gotten things wrong in her assessment of his life. There were indeed a few people in his circle,but he only really spoke of important thjngs to Erica (and by extension,Gretchen) and dustyn. Erich looks down and takes Ada's hands before answering her. "You..you don't want that. There is a healthy dose of pity that comes along with it. This is why Karoliena is how she is towards you. She feels responsible for me. That is all. " Erich says with introspection he wanted to avoid. It was possible he misunderstood the friendship of Karoliena,but he was very aware of the almost older sister role she took with most people. Erich didn't even want to mention what was going on here. He wasn't a good person,nobody should want to be anything like him. Erich loved the stomp of Ada's foot. In this state,he could see the shockwaves emit from it and ripple around the room. He couldn't resist carrying the joke on. "Yup,trainee. You'll have to use the Fisher price microphone. There's like a 4 hour video on hand washing you're going to have to watch. Which,of Course,there is a quiz after... But let me be the first to offer you sex to further your career." Erich says to her in his sleaziest agent voice. He then widens his eyes with a realization. " unless Savannah haim already offered." Erich says with a shrug. He knew Savannah was with someone,but how was he to know her kinks? Erich did let out a laugh when Ada mentioned a harem of nymphs. " Ada.more we're all above 30, or pushing it. You and Cassie are the youngest,you two get the nymph title. Dont ask me cassie's age . but ill tell you they can't air the first season of big brother since she was underage at the time." Erich informs her with a small shrug. He distinctly remembered his friends had been am issue back when they were married. Oddly,Erica seemed to be the one he remembered Ada being the most suspicious of. He guessed Ada never picked up on Ada being the one erica wanted out of the pair. " well,dustyn is kind of nymphie. But he's married to Dallas. He also is super turned off by lady parts. So ..yeah. A real shame. If i had what he has,I'd worry about the damned thing turning on me." Erich adds with a hearty laugh. Dustyn's willy is the subject of many jokes. And erich had seen the thing more times than anyone should see their friend's genitals. This conversation did make erich think of how things would be if and when Ada found someone else. It could happen. He ,of. Course,would be happy for her. But,a teeny bit jealous.
This worked well in what Ada brought up next. " we,all three of us,we're bound for life. We got to be around for Marlena." Erich stated. He may end up being rather mediocre as a father, but he'd try. As long as nobody was expecting him to be ward cleaver,he'd do well. " so it works out well that we seem to be able to do this hanging out thing. Hopefully you still feel the same tomorrow. "

if erich had the ability to be omnipotent instead of just potent,he could see that he and ada shared a fairly important trait. they both could see the good in the other. they were both pretty good about building the other up when neither really could believe what the other saw. ada's way of playing that savannah had attempted the offer of sex made erich smile. it probably is a good thing that ada did seem interested in more than just two exes being parents thing. it was hard not to fall in love with ada all over again."ooh." erich exclaims when ada's arms go around him,which he eagerly returned the favor by slipping his own around her waist. "you probably should reconsider her offer. she is going far more places and has far better lips. also..it'd be kinda hot." erich giggles dirtily. "but.....anything? well,miss..wannemaker,was it? how do you feel about being waist deep in creamed corn? i think maybe after that we can discuss releasing music." erich says to ada with a more than lecherous glance. it was funny when it was jokes.decidedly unfunny when for real. was he joking about the creamed corn? it'd been his go to joke fetish for so long,even he wasnt sure anymore. "a little german music nymph. i really think those are the best kind." erich grins to ada. he also knew nothing of ada's age. somewhere in the 20's 25? 28? he really couldnt say. "tomorrow." erich smiles to ada. tomorrow was going to be odd. where would they go from here? were they going to pretend in public that the were amicable to each other and nothing more? what were they actually going to be to each other? this would probably be so much easier to just have trippy hotel sex with some random woman. but..that wasnt what this was at all. there was still quite a bit between them. erich had to strain,but he did hear ada's words. which was impressive considering he could feel each strand of his hair in ada's hands. "me too. you're a part of me. that is the only way i can explain it." he offers to ada. when saying this,it was hard not to reflect and slightly compare his relationship with selene. he adored the woman but it wasnt the same. he coldnt see them separating and then taking up so smoothly that it was kinda scary. selene was almost the exact opposite of ada. is that what a rebound relationship was? erich wasnt sure. he usually didnt analyze his life that much.

"oh,increase it for sure. there hasnt been a good celebrity sex tape in years." erich says instantly before blushing at the mention of their own sex tape. he had pretty much forgot that it existed. he assumed at the time he and ada were such minor celebrities that it just sort of flew under the radar. plus,it was released on purpose and not leaked or stolen. the nefarious means of getting to the public always added to the intrigue. "i think i was so nervous about doing that video,i'd forgotten about it. we were wild." he says back to her. during their time together,they had been pretty wild when it came to their intimacy. erich seemed to remember lots of outdoor events with ada. the memory had erich looking on ada with far from innocent thoughts. erich is taken aback when ada isnt instantly grossed out by the creamed corn thing. in all his years of joking around about it,nobody asked for details. "well...i was thinking of more ..you know." erich says,trying to wrap his head around the particulars and reality wasnt having it. " well,i was thinking ..no..if you're on your back. you'll drown. same with me.i guess on all fours,but then you stand a chance of getting corn in your hair. fuck it,i guess we're going to need snorkels." erich says to ada thoughtfully. now he was doubtful he'd go along with it. there was nothing sexy about snorkels. "ada,are you kidding me? i live on a cruise ship. its crawling with creamed corn there." he replies to ada with a wink.to his knowledge he only had one can aboard. and it was original to the ship,so he left it be. erich could tell ada's gears were turning with the feeling of the her kiss.it was more hopeful that passionate. hopeful they wouldnt get caught? "if.." erich says to ada,softly while holding her head to him. he had missed this. the head holding,not the potential hellstorm that was awaiting them. perhaps,the story of their relationship was rearing its head again: erich didnt really care if he got caught. well,he did,but he already resolved himself to that happening. people assumed he was sleazy and it people would only be moderately surprised. but this...this was ada's fresh start. being involved in an affair was a helluva way to start one's comeback. the only real thing they had going was erich and selene's relationship wasnt really newsworthy outside of certain circles. "when people find out. we've already said we're terrible liars. i guess we could be shitty and play the its for marlena angle for sympathy. or..we just go fuck it and let it wash over our backs until the next scandal arises. tyron is active again. you know that motherfucker is good for some crazy." erich offers hopefully. there was no way this was going to unfold without someone hurt.





ooc:"doubtful she'd doing anything now with him". so you're saying there is a chance? haha