[Vinnie gave an exasperated sigh, but it was evidence that the guilt trip was working. It was true, he had promised to tell Marie about his problems. But as it was, he couldn't look him in the eye to say it. Busying himself, he inspected the poinsettia's leaves and soil as he spoke.]

I was in the city, shopping an' shit. Ran into Green. Next thing I know, some Hypno's come out of nowhere and puts me t'sleep. Fell and smashed my face on the ground, apparently.

[He hesitated. Tugged anxiously on the gardening gloves he wore.]

Then some psycho fangirl've Green kidnapped us. Tied us up. Y'know.