Cousins United

Why do I do this to myself? Why can't I just come out and say what is eating me up inside? I might be a fairy, and I always take the role of second hand in my life's work. These kinds of questions plague my thoughts often as I try to live in this biased and narrow minded world. I try to live with these lies by just staying true to some simple facts, I'm Sam Clay, and my cousin Joe and I work together to create great entertainment. I've never wanted much more than that, just to work along in this world. Joe always seems to want more and come out on top, thats why we call ourselves Kavalier and Clay.
Anyways, it seems that he wants my help on something. He came into work the other day, and he seemed perplexed. I went over to his desk, and asked if something was on his mind. He didn't answer, he just reached into his pocket, and showed me this tiny key, "I just found it on the side of the road, and it says to return it to it's master." Joe seemed troubled by this, mostly because he told me he got a letter from a Carl Ebling concerning the key. "So you see, Sammy, finding this key can't be just chance, I've gotta go to Empire City and see this guy." I see a new look in Joe's eyes after giving me this information, he seems determined, serious about this whole adventure he's about to embark on, the same look he has when he is focused on work.
He suddenly looks at me, "Why don't you come with me Sammy" Joe says, "I met this lovely lady whose gonna come with me, her names Rosa." I look into his eyes, "I don't know Joe, it seems pretty far-fetched." I begin to think about how a crazy adventure to some unknown city will help me or my life. Then I think, "Hey, this mystery fella said hell give Joe a wish, maybe ha can give me the courage to stand true to what I believe and help me go my own." Joe is now eyeing me nervously, he really needs my help and companionship. "Alright Joe, Ill go with you, maybe this guy has a few tricks up his sleeve." As we leave the building, I start thinking about what has troubled me, and how this enigmatic figure can help me. Maybe he can change peoples attitudes, or is it that he'll give me the courage to come out and tell this narrow-minded world who I really am...