BACK TO THE ACCUSATION

BACK TO THE OUTING

My version of what happened. 

(Keep in mind that the sociopath read this long ago; well before he wrote the first version of the "accusation")

This all started with a misunderstanding.  I had been developing a new technique with syrups that would make interesting patterns, but I needed a couple more development cycles.  I asked the MUA if she would do some makeup on a model that I would hire for development work.  The MUA said yes, but that she had a model that she would bring.  I said great!  But I didn’t explain what all was involved, but I thought it was obvious that I had to do some body makeup. – Apparently not, but that alone doesn’t mean people should avoid working with me.  I may have had errors in judgement, but I am never underhanded.  I learned that I need to be a lot clearer about what is involved.  The MUA became upset because she didn't expect "her" model (ie., the one she invited) to go through this type of procedure.  So she sought vengence, and she lied to succeed.  Anyway, back to the story:
The MUA arrived with the model … AND her gay girlfriend – unannounced.  OK, I can deal with it.  I was very cordial, and we all went up to the beginnings of my studio room.  ‘the MUA did facial MU (she had no idea of how to improvise, and firmly believed that it is the photographer's responsibility, even in a free-form test shoot, to specify the makeup) , and then it was time for me to do my part.  The model didn’t know that she needed to be nude, and I explained that she had to be nude to be covered in the oil and syrup.  Now the oil is completely harmless.  It is basically coconut oil colored with paprika.  I never use anything that is toxic, and everything I used on that day was edible.  It was NOT going to cause any allergic reaction if the subject was not allergic to cocoa, which was previously established, and didn’t have known allergies to other common substances.  That is certain.  I put on gloves!  At no point did my skin touch hers.  The MUA’s account left that factor out.  After I began applying the oil, the MUA asked the model if she was OK with what I was doing.  The model responded “yes”, and that she was fine.  I did fleetingly touch her breasts at some point there; I know I avoided her nipples as much as possible. but I can’t recall that detail. The girlfriend watched, but began communicating with the model through gestures.    I completed a body makeup job in about 15 minutes.  I shot some photos.  Then I went back to try a new effect with the MU.  I found that the syrup layer had set-up slightly, which is something I hadn’t dealt with before.  I found that if I rubbed with my fingertips with a little pressure, but certainly not enough to be uncomfortable for the model, that I could get close to the effect I wanted.  So I worked away, avoiding breasts and private areas.  The girlfriend became increasingly active in gesturing.  When I was finished, the last thing I did was brush strands of syrup just below her clavicles (that was as close as I got to her breasts in this phase).  Then as I went to remove my gloves, she said that she was starting to itch.  That “it itched like crazy”.  It was painfully obvious that this was an act (she was a very poor actor, but I actually find that redeeming!).  Moreover, the girlfriend was the one who was upset.  Anyway, I said that we should clean her up.  The MUA said “OK, go take a shower”.  Before I could stop myself I said “NO”.  The reason being that the model always wipes the stuff off with paper towels because it comes off so easy that way, being that the syrup is on a layer of oil.  Going to the shower just ends up making a big mess, and clogs the drain, and is harder to get off anyway, so I don’t do it.  Before I could explain, the MUA said “OK. I’m pulling the plug.”, and she told the model to go shower.  I didn’t say anything further or try to explain, other that to say that “It was OIL”  The MUA then started using the term “manhandling”, which I thought was just her poor diction; it was certainly a ridiculous exaggeration if it wasn’t.  She also told me I was unprofessional.  We both apologized (me sincerely), but otherwise said very little.  Eventually, the model and her friend emerged from the bathroom and hurried out of the house.  Mind you, I never once saw the model make any effort to scratch, nor did she have any scratch marks that I could see, nor did I ever hear her ask her friend to scratch her back or anything.[1]
Beyond any doubt whatsoever, the MUA was fully aware that the “itching claim” was a hoax, yet what did she testify? – That the material caused the model to itch!  Unquesionably, an intentional lie!  She bore false witness against me.  NOW I doubt that the “manhandling” claim (as absurd as it is to think that that would happen with a significant other in the room) was just poor diction – it is another intentional lie.  Secondly, she didn’t mention that there was a fourth person in the room.  Thirdly, she didn’t mention the gloves I wore.  Fourth, she didn’t mention that the model claimed to be fine with it twice.  If she had mentioned these things, there wouldn’t have been much of a case, would there?
The fact is that I have had several development sessions in this particular vein, and the models would ALL come back and do it again if I ask.     In fact, I just asked one the other day, and she said "Of course".  I asked her to stand by.

I never intentionally did anybody wrong.  

Moreover, I am NEVER EVER underhanded, and thankfully, they haven't made something up along those lines.

Anyway, I provided this to the guy and never heard a word from him.  I began to understand his motivation and realized that the truth would not serve him and he has NO interest in it.

1. Since this time, I used this same batch of oil on a model with razor-rash on her nether-regions.  The oil ran down from her tummy and over that area.  Now what do you think happened?  If there was going to be any irritation from this stuff, THIS is the place!  Well, I didn't pay any mind to the situation 'cause  I KNOW it's good stuff for the skin.  After a couple hours, the model called my attention to the area.  "LOOK, the redness is GONE!"  Sure enough, she looked a heck of a lot better.  Now, I doubt that the paprika is the ingredient responsible for this benefit, so don't go applying that to your owees!  LOL!