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Story Script:

ACTOR1: Ben, you're not pushing hard enough. You need to see what real endurance looks like. Tonight, I'm going to show you.

ACTOR2: Andreas, what the hell are you talking about? It's just a workout.

ACTOR1: No. It's more. I volunteer. You will crucify me. On that wooden T-beam in the corner. Tie my wrists to the crossbar. Bind my legs together on the upright. Make a Y of me.

ACTOR2: You're insane. That's... that's not a workout.

ACTOR1: It is the ultimate test. Put the crown of thorns on my head. Just the loincloth. Now tie the ropes. Tight. I want you to see every muscle fiber scream.

ACTOR2: Jesus, your wrists... the rope is biting in. Your chest is already heaving.

ACTOR1: Watch... my pecs... see how they tense and ripple? The sweat... it's running down my treasure trail. My armpits... you can smell the musk. The strain...

ACTOR2: You're whimpering. Your whole body is trembling.

ACTOR1: I am... enduring. My cock is hard against the loincloth... from the exertion. The pain... it's fire in my shoulders. My nipples are tight peaks. Watch me... survive.

ACTOR2: Your breathing is so ragged. Your abs are carved stone, quivering.

ACTOR1: For hours... I will hang. Until my vision... fades. This is peak performance. The struggle... is everything. My body... glistening... for you to see.

ACTOR2: Andreas... you're passing out. Your head is lolling.

ACTOR1: I did not... scream.