I see him and her. Not them. They are never a couple. They are their needs. She needs to be protected, because she is so vulnerable. He needs someone to protect, to affirm his "game" with bragging rights "PORN STARRR!" and pave over old feelings of nerdy inadequacy during high school.
The beastie bag has accomplished his manipulation technique and brainwashed the roxy puff through dazzle and name-brand spectacle- fifteen degree hat tilts, unearned dog tags, glittering belt buckles and a cute abbreviated club name, not to mention hand signs that confuse the deaf. "More flair!"
In terms of hierarchy, "club promoter" falls somewhere between DJ and guy on a street corner passing out coupons, generally closer to the latter except in their own minds -- and i for one
welcome our bedazzled club underlords. ruby is a doll and mistakes are just life's little lessons.
sincerely,
-Jealous