I have seen this a few times with child actors. Their lines aren’t that long or the queue is empty. Most of the people coming up are teenage girls with their friends as they barely gathered the courage to say 'hi’ and they quickly retreat.
So, when I walked up, Jared Gilmore didn’t have anyone in line. He quickly looked up as I approach and had a smile on his face. Before I told the handler what I wanted, I had my hand out and introduced myself.
I turned to the handler and told her I wanted one autograph and picked out a photo. I paid her and turned back to Jared.
Me: Are they treating you okay?
Jared (with a big smile): Yes!
Me: Good. Good. Don’t let them overwork you. Sometimes they forget to give you water or feed you. We can bring in the union rep.
Jared (laughing): No, everything is good. No need for that.
Me: Okay. Sometimes they just don’t think. Keep them honest.
Jared: Yes, sir. (lifting the photo to focus my attention) Want your name on this?
Me: No. No need for that. And watch out for this one (I point to the handler). You can just see it in her face. She is guilty. I don’t know of what, but she is.
The handler gives us her best innocent and angelic face. We all laugh. I shook his hand and thanked him for coming to Atlanta. As I was leaving, I told him The Wife and I really did enjoy the show.
As I turn away, I see them all wondering what the hell just happened. I’m not really sure either but it’s DragonCon. ‘Nuff said.
AH
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