What’s the lesson here? Newbie asks ...

[FrankSports1977]

So last night, while out of town on business in a large west coast city, I found an escort online and inquired. He responded to text immediately and said he could host. His 8 reviews were all 5-star and the photos seemed legit, etc. We exchanged several texts, discussed a number of things, but something just didn’t feel quite right, so I suggested we meet for a drink near his place first. Agreed. He was already there when I arrived - much hotter in person, dressed casual if a bit preppy. Two margaritas later, we actually walked to his place which was practically across the street. Nice apartment, clean. His cute dog was asleep and didn’t seem to mind my arrival. The encounter proceeded nice and slow and we enjoyed a little weed. Right before the heat cranked up, he excused himself to take a leak. I know it was wrong, but I couldn’t help myself. There was a nightstand by the bed and I slid open the drawer a bit. Not one, but two revolvers were there, side by side. I closed the drawer quickly and rolled over to the other side of the bed, and looked in the other nightstand. Just one pistol in that drawer. Holy shit. I get it, I really do. And I’ve been to the shooting range several times and done some hunting in my day, but 3 weapons within arms reach? So the john flushes and he comes back. I don’t know what happened, but all my interest in getting laid vanished. He must have sensed something was wrong and asked if I were ok. So I flat out lied, I told him the weed/booze had given me an instant migraine. I pulled out the cash plus tip, and apologized as much as my acting skills would allow. He was kind enough to hand back the dough but I insisted. I couldn’t wait to get out of there. About an hour back at the hotel, he texted me to check in - I replied that I was feeling better and the next time I was in town would contact him. I’ve only been hiring for a year or so. Has this ever happened to you? Guns really don’t bother me - at least I didn’t think so, but 3 in the bedroom? In a really nice area, in a secured building? What’s the lesson, gentlemen, only see escorts at hotels?

[Bucky]

Oh how the second amendment, the cat's curiosity and "If a tree falls in the forest" have played a mind game on you.

[+ oldNbusted]

I cannot even imagine how working guys meet with total strangers without appearing to be on edge. So I can hardly blame anyone for taking precautions. I can say this, I would be more comfortable with a gun than a video camera (this has happened to me).

[MikeBiDude]

So last night, while out of town on business in a large west coast city, I found an escort online and inquired. He responded to text immediately and said he could host. His 8 reviews were all 5-star and the photos seemed legit, etc. We exchanged several texts, discussed a number of things, but something just didn’t feel quite right, so I suggested we meet for a drink near his place first. Agreed. He was already there when I arrived - much hotter in person, dressed casual if a bit preppy. Two margaritas later, we actually walked to his place which was practically across the street. Nice apartment, clean. His cute dog was asleep and didn’t seem to mind my arrival. The encounter proceeded nice and slow and we enjoyed a little weed. Right before the heat cranked up, he excused himself to take a leak. I know it was wrong, but I couldn’t help myself. There was a nightstand by the bed and I slid open the drawer a bit. Not one, but two revolvers were there, side by side. I closed the drawer quickly and rolled over to the other side of the bed, and looked in the other nightstand. Just one pistol in that drawer. Holy shit. I get it, I really do. And I’ve been to the shooting range several times and done some hunting in my day, but 3 weapons within arms reach? So the john flushes and he comes back. I don’t know what happened, but all my interest in getting laid vanished. He must have sensed something was wrong and asked if I were ok. So I flat out lied, I told him the weed/booze had given me an instant migraine. I pulled out the cash plus tip, and apologized as much as my acting skills would allow. He was kind enough to hand back the dough but I insisted. I couldn’t wait to get out of there. About an hour back at the hotel, he texted me to check in - I replied that I was feeling better and the next time I was in town would contact him. I’ve only been hiring for a year or so. Has this ever happened to you? Guns really don’t bother me - at least I didn’t think so, but 3 in the bedroom? In a really nice area, in a secured building? What’s the lesson, gentlemen, only see escorts at hotels?

The lesson is mind your business and leave peoples stuff alone.

[Guy Fawkes]

You would not have had this problem if you hadn't been snoopy.

 

My only problem with him is that he doesn't use gun safe(s). In my case, my gun is just outside the bedroom door in a Ikea cube. However my safe would fit in my bedside table.

 

BTW: Researching Guns safes revealed that they have come a long way since I bought mine. Biometrics Baby!

 

So last night, while out of town on business in a large west coast city, I found an escort online and inquired. He responded to text immediately and said he could host. His 8 reviews were all 5-star and the photos seemed legit, etc. We exchanged several texts, discussed a number of things, but something just didn’t feel quite right, so I suggested we meet for a drink near his place first. Agreed. He was already there when I arrived - much hotter in person, dressed casual if a bit preppy. Two margaritas later, we actually walked to his place which was practically across the street. Nice apartment, clean. His cute dog was asleep and didn’t seem to mind my arrival. The encounter proceeded nice and slow and we enjoyed a little weed. Right before the heat cranked up, he excused himself to take a leak. I know it was wrong, but I couldn’t help myself. There was a nightstand by the bed and I slid open the drawer a bit. Not one, but two revolvers were there, side by side. I closed the drawer quickly and rolled over to the other side of the bed, and looked in the other nightstand. Just one pistol in that drawer. Holy shit. I get it, I really do. And I’ve been to the shooting range several times and done some hunting in my day, but 3 weapons within arms reach? So the john flushes and he comes back. I don’t know what happened, but all my interest in getting laid vanished. He must have sensed something was wrong and asked if I were ok. So I flat out lied, I told him the weed/booze had given me an instant migraine. I pulled out the cash plus tip, and apologized as much as my acting skills would allow. He was kind enough to hand back the dough but I insisted. I couldn’t wait to get out of there. About an hour back at the hotel, he texted me to check in - I replied that I was feeling better and the next time I was in town would contact him. I’ve only been hiring for a year or so. Has this ever happened to you? Guns really don’t bother me - at least I didn’t think so, but 3 in the bedroom? In a really nice area, in a secured building? What’s the lesson, gentlemen, only see escorts at hotels?

Edited August 30, 2019 by Guy Fawkes

[gallahadesquire]

There was an escort in Orlando, thankfully out of the business now, who carried a handgun in his knapsack.

 

Someone mentioned it online here. I asked him about it, and he went to his bag and showed it to me.

[buckguy]

If the airport was LAX, it would have been more prudent than anything else. SEATAC is an area that has a lot of drug dealing—again, it wouldn’t have been surprising. I agree if you snoop, you just might lose the fantasy

[KeepItReal]

Some people like guns. It clearly bothers you - I am not sure it would bother me that much. Then again, I am pretty much a recovering redneck...

 

[acks0104]

It sounds like you were afraid he was going to use it on you or that you were in some kind of danger. I'd say the fact that he offered to give you the money back was a gesture of kindness that not everyone would have done.

 

I think it's fine to trust your instincts but if guns are that big of a concern for you, you can always include that in your initial messages.

[+ nycman]

What the fuck were you doing looking in his nightstand?

 

Seriously, you’re there to get laid.... not play detective.

 

What exactly would you have done if he walked in while you were going through his stuff?

 

You owe the man an apology for invading his privacy.

 

The fact that a few guns made you “feel weird” is meaningless to me....you’re a creeper.

[cany10011]

What the fuck were you doing looking in his nightstand?

 

Seriously, you’re there to get laid.... not play detective.

 

What exactly would you have done if he walked in while you were going through his stuff?

 

You owe the man an apology for invading his privacy.

 

The fact that a few guns made you “feel weird” is meaningless to me....you’re a creeper.

 

 

I agree. I’d hate if an escort snooped around even if i were to leave the room for a minute to grab some water from the kitchen. I guess he had the guns for protection in case a client was not behaving himself.

[KrisParr]

Flip it around, man. What if you hosted him at your hotel and he snooped in your stuff when you were out of sight? You would be surprised at how many people carry heat - seriously.

[mike carey]

I would say the lessons are don't snoop, you'll find out things you didn't want to know, and judge people by how they treat you and not by particular things you might find out about them by whatever means, unless those things go to underlying character. Guns in the US do not do that (although in Australia they would be far more of a red flag as they would be illegal). Whether you should have left is a moot point, you were unnerved and you left, you can't change that. (Nor can you change the fact that on this occasion you snooped.)

 

As to the future, you know what not to do on at least one count. Should you see him again? I would say yes but would understand if you decided not to. You can't unknow what you now know. Bear in mind that you won't know if any future companion is packing, but you will know that although he was, on balance things went well. He checked up on you after all. But I wouldn't mention what you knew unless and until your business relationship was otherwise solid, and maybe not even then.

[KeepItReal]

I would say the lessons are don't snoop, you'll find out things you didn't want to know, and judge people by how they treat you and not by particular things you might find out about them by whatever means, unless those things go to underlying character. Guns in the US do not do that (although in Australia they would be far more of a red flag as they would be illegal). Whether you should have left is a moot point, you were unnerved and you left, you can't change that. (Nor can you change the fact that on this occasion you snooped.)

 

As to the future, you know what not to do on at least one count. Should you see him again? I would say yes but would understand if you decided not to. You can't unknow what you now know. Bear in mind that you won't know if any future companion is packing, but you will know that although he was, on balance things went well. He checked up on you after all. But I wouldn't mention what you knew unless and until your business relationship was otherwise solid, and maybe not even then.

Yes, don't snoop and always follow the golden rule!

[marylander1940]

I have never checked a night stand while my partner, hookup or escort was in the bathroom. It's not of my business.

 

I'm glad to know he takes care of his own safety and I love how @FrankSports1977 describes his interactions with him. I'm a member of Pink Pistols and I don't see any problem with guys keeping a gun at home.

[jawjateck]

I agree. I’d hate if an escort snooped around even if i were to leave the room for a minute to grab some water from the kitchen. I guess he had the guns for protection in case a client was not behaving himself.

 

I always put important items away, but I have planted a few miscellaneous dollars around in bedside drawers. And yes, a few times that cash has disappeared. I learned what I needed to know about those providers.

[DallasClient]

I've never known an escort to snoop and I certainly wouldn't. I don't care what anyone has in a drawer.

 

However, I have an elderly lady who cat sits for me occasionally and for some reason she goes through my things. I will come home and see a douche bulb on the bathroom sink that was under the cabinet when I left. A sex toy may be moved in a drawer. She also sometimes rearranges knickknacks on shelves and changes door wreaths. I don't really mind her doing it, to me it's funny.

[Monarchy79]

The lesson is not to snoop through people’s belongings.

[JayCeeKy]

I closed the drawer quickly and rolled over to the other side of the bed, and looked in the other nightstand. Just one pistol in that drawer.

Wow, what a snoop. I guess if he'd taken a little longer you would have audited his taxes?

[+ Reisr30]

The fact he handed the money back to you says a lot about his character. I don’t like guns and I wouldn’t hire someone who has one ( my preference) but I agree it’s not right to snoop. I wouldn’t want someone snooping around my stuff...