Preparing for Your First Pride with Your Roommate [M4A] [Pride Parade] [Platonic] [Reassurance]

Transcript

Come on, sleepyhead. Get moving. God, you've been up for an hour already.

How are you still so tired? Well, yeah, we gotta go early. We do want to get a spot at the front of the parade.

That's where all, like, the energy's gonna be, you know? Oh, boy, we agreed on that the other day, remember? Yeah, now move your butt before I move it for you.

Go on, get. That's more like it. Hmm? I know, I know, I'm just, I don't know, I'm just excited, I guess.

Like, I get to take you to your first parade. How cool is that? Man, I just feel like a big uncle watching my little one grow up, you know? Oh, it brings a tear to my eye, they grow up so quickly, so fast.

Hey, I'm older than you, I'm allowed to be weird like that? Oh, shush, it still counts. Righto, uh, you got your back ready? Great, me too.

Though, before we head out, let's, uh, let's double check that we have everything, okay? Right, let's see, uh. ..

Ooh, uh, you got sunscreen? Good, good. Hats, sunglasses, umbrella if you want to be edgy.

Great, great. Our phones? Good.

Portable charger? They're full too, good. Water? Do you have any water bottle with you? Mm-hmm, is it full? Is it full? I'm not taking, it's filled.

Did a brim? Great. Jacket, how about jacket? I know it's gonna be hot, but what if it starts raining, you know? It's summer, but rain is a thing.

Just take one in case, grab it on your way out, okay? Great. Uh, you got extra space for handouts people will give us? Good, good.

Uh, oh, mask. Do you have mask with you? Yeah, we could wear it when we arrive, but do you have it? Okay, you got spare too.

Awesome, awesome. Uh, okay, I think that's, that's everything we need, right? Great.

Are you ready? Hey, you don't need to worry about anything, okay? I've been to this type of events before.

Just stay close to me and follow my lead, alright? Oh, trust me, it's gonna be super fun. Okay, uh, whose car are we taking? Mine? Alright, fine by me.

Let's go. Okay, buckle up Berka. We're about to find a pot of K's at the end of the rainbow.

Hmm? Hmm? Yeah, that's a bit cringy to agree.

Oh, just having a little fun. Jeez, so mean today. So, uh, you got any question before we get there? Oh, yeah, I'll give you a quick rundown.

Okay, uh, let's see. Oh, there's usually a more serious moment before the parade starts where someone will give a speech, you know? Yeah? Then we followed it by a moment of silence, just to remember the friends that we lost.

Uh, think after that it's just a total party, you know? The things that you saw on your social medias. I'm just.

.. But yeah, we'll see music, games, tons of color, glitter, all that jazz, you know? Fun stuff, fun stuff.

You know, for some reason, there seems to be a guy with a giant bubble blower. He's, like, always there. Yeah, I don't know, but, like, every pride I've been to had, like, a bubble guy, practically.

Oh, yeah, it's pretty simple once you get down to it, you know? Just good times all around. Hell, we might even make a few new friends.

I mean, at least that's how I met most of mine. Yeah, I mean, remember? Angie, Mike, Liz, I met them all at pride.

Hell, maybe we can finally expand your social circle today? Oh, don't worry, I can just introduce you, you know? Like, I know you're still nervous, so.

.. Honestly, I'm fine with handling that front. Yeah, no problem.

It's the least I can do. Friends, after all, right? What's that? Oh, uh.

.. Well. ..

Honestly, I'm. .. I'm not gonna lie.

Sometimes there are people who show up to the pride just to say nasty things, you know? But try not to let that stop you. This is about celebrating, after all, and so.

.. Who cares if some jerks with no critical thinking skills don't like it? Honestly, they're the ones missing out.

Oh, no, no, no, no, don't think like that. Really, the worst they can do is say shitty things. The city is sanctioned a parade route, so.

.. Really, we have full right to this part of town. And.

.. I know cops aren't always the best at, well. ..

Being an actual guardian, you know? But they'll be there and have their eyes on anyone who starts acting hostile. As for the reassuring fact.

.. Allies at these events are usually asked to stand on the outskirts of the pride line. So trust me, homophobes are less likely to attack a straight guy than.

.. Honestly, any other type of person. Yeah, just try not to worry about it.

Today is a day for partying, you know? Nobody's gonna take that from us. At least not on my watch.

Hm? Oh, no, uh, what if what? Yeah, I do understand being worried about that, you know? It's scary to think that someone out there will recognize you and use the parade as emanation against you.

If it makes you feel any better, we can stick closer to the middle of the road. Besides, our outfits aren't exactly the most flashy, so photographers won't be interested. And that's the reason why we also have to mask, you know? Hey, if it really comes down to it, I could beat the crap out of anyone who thinks they're gonna hate on you.

I'm kidding, I'm kidding. Well, most part. Hm? Oh, no, no, I didn't say anything.

Oh, uh, look over there. Yeah, the new ice cream stop is finally open. Hey, maybe we should go after her.

What do you think? Look, I don't want you worrying, okay? I've gone to tons of pride parades before, and the worst that's happened at any of them was the one time I gave myself a heatstroke.

Yeah, that's why I always triple check that my water bottle actually has water in it. Trust me, it's not pretty to collapse in the middle of the parade and have your friends drag you to the car like you're drunk off your ass. Again, just keep in mind that today is about celebrating.

We're gonna go out there, have fun, and show the world that the queer community isn't going anywhere. Yeah, that's the spirit. Oh, uh, we're here.

Huh. Yeah, let me park. Righto.

Park and ready. You okay? Right, uh, oh, uh, before we go, um, where was it, where was it, where was it? Oh, there it is.

Yeah, uh, I brought some pronoun pins for us to wear. Hm? Oh, uh, yeah, I figured the both of us could use a little more color.

And since a little someone didn't want it to look like a unicorn threw up all over us, I figured this would be a good way to do it. Kidding, kidding. Here, put it on.

Oh, uh, I got pride flags, too, if you want. Yeah, just take it. Alright, uh, ready to go? Yeah, let's do it then.

Oh, and remember, just have fun, okay? I'll take care of Correz. I want your first Pride Parade to be special.

Right, deep breath in, and out. Now let's go.