Post by Emma Douglas / End Times on Dec 26, 2021 7:49:53 GMT -5
The scene opens up in a deserted warehouse, nothing too disheveled, but definitely in a small state of disrepair. We see a few pieces of workout equipment laid about as well as a somewhat sturdy ring set up In the corner of the building. In walks a trio of women, disinfection the sparsely strewn hanging light bulbs from the ceiling. The smallest woman takes a few steps ahead and her jaw drops as she takes a look around.
SAGE LOWRY
What is this place?
What is this place?
The medium sized woman chuckles and shakes her head.
REAGAN MAREK
You spent how long right beside Emma and you didn't learn this...about her?
SAGE LOWRY
Learn what?
Learn what?
WILLOW DORN
This place is...interesting.
This place is...interesting.
Reagan laughs and takes a seat on a chair and leans it against the wall.
REAGAN MAREK
Well, it's a a habit that she picked up from her days in the Caine Clan...over a decade ago now, I think.
Well, it's a a habit that she picked up from her days in the Caine Clan...over a decade ago now, I think.
SAGE LOWRY
She wasn't exactly the most forthcoming with her past with me.
She wasn't exactly the most forthcoming with her past with me.
Marek just smiles.
REAGAN MAREK
I'm sure. Anyways, if she's in a place long enough, she'll find a warehouse in the outskirts of said town in the industrial district and retrofit it to her meeds.
I'm sure. Anyways, if she's in a place long enough, she'll find a warehouse in the outskirts of said town in the industrial district and retrofit it to her meeds.
WILLOW DORN
Her needs, huh?
Her needs, huh?
SAGE LOWRY
That would explain that, Mainstream always kept us moving from town to town. It was nuts winning the titles in Japan, never would have expected that.
That would explain that, Mainstream always kept us moving from town to town. It was nuts winning the titles in Japan, never would have expected that.
Reagan rolls her eyes at the greenhorn and splash her arms open, featuring to the objects before them.
REAGAN MAREK
Welcome, ladies, to the Douglas Dungeon. It may not look the best thing ever, but her philosophy is just because it's not brightly lot of has the latest machine doesn't mean it's not a viable solution. She's made her bones by doing things differently and that even goes to how she trains. So guess what ladies, here's your crash course. First off, you two, I want laps.
Willow is the first to speak up.
WILLOW DORN
Laps, huh? How many?
Laps, huh? How many?
Reagan folds her arms in front of her chest.
REAGAN MAREK
I don't recall telling you a number, now get started. After you two get a good sweat going, we are going to work on a game plan. They might look like a bunch of rich dumb blondes, but underestimating them will be your downfall. Now go.
I don't recall telling you a number, now get started. After you two get a good sweat going, we are going to work on a game plan. They might look like a bunch of rich dumb blondes, but underestimating them will be your downfall. Now go.
SAGE LOWRY
And why aren't you joining us?
And why aren't you joining us?
Reagan glares at her.
REAGAN MAREK
Because I've already been out through the paces. Because I've already been where are. You were fortunate to find Emma right after graduating and becoming a Squire, but you aren't anywhere where we need you to be. Now please, do as I say?
Because I've already been out through the paces. Because I've already been where are. You were fortunate to find Emma right after graduating and becoming a Squire, but you aren't anywhere where we need you to be. Now please, do as I say?
Sage furrows her brow for a second and just nods, depending and start off to join Willow in her jog about the perimeter of the inside of the building.
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Some time later, time has passed and we see the women working out, using some free weights, working a set of heavy ropes fastened to the wall. Emma Dee comes strolling in and just chuckles to herself as she watches them, just looking on before she makes her way over to Reagan whom is doing a few tumbling exercises in the ring.
EMMA DOUGLAS
How's things?
How's things?
Reagan shrugs as she stops and lays down flat on the middle of the ring, catching her breath.
EMMA DOUGLAS
That good, huh?
That good, huh?
REAGAN MAREK
Oh, don't get me wrong, they want this and that hunger and drive is there, but let's just say they are a bit...rough around the edges.
Oh, don't get me wrong, they want this and that hunger and drive is there, but let's just say they are a bit...rough around the edges.
Emma shakes her head as she climbs into the ring and just takes a seat agaimst the turnbuckles.
EMMA DOUGLAS
Aren't we all?
Aren't we all?
Reagan just gives her an irritated look.
REAGAN MAREK
You know what I mean. I'm not saying they are bumbling over their own feet, but their foot work isn't there yet. Especially Sage. You coddled her.
You know what I mean. I'm not saying they are bumbling over their own feet, but their foot work isn't there yet. Especially Sage. You coddled her.
EMMA DOUGLAS
Did not.
Did not.
REAGAN MAREK
Mmhmm. She's almost a year into this and while she was impressive coming out of the gate, I think she's plateaued a little. her skills haven't gotten better because she learned to lean on you in matches. You should know better.
Mmhmm. She's almost a year into this and while she was impressive coming out of the gate, I think she's plateaued a little. her skills haven't gotten better because she learned to lean on you in matches. You should know better.
Emma snorts and just grins.
EMMA DOUGLAS
Yes mother.
Yes mother.
REAGAN MAREK
Don't do that crap with me, Em.
Don't do that crap with me, Em.
EMMA DOUGLAS
Oh, I'm listening and get where you're coming from. I do. We'll get them ready come to time, I promise. We are all going gonna be to be impressive come to time. First impressions count for a whole bunch, ya know.
Oh, I'm listening and get where you're coming from. I do. We'll get them ready come to time, I promise. We are all going gonna be to be impressive come to time. First impressions count for a whole bunch, ya know.
Reagan chuckles.
REAGAN MAREK
Mmhmm.
Mmhmm.
EMMA DOUGLAS
So we gotta make a statement from day one. Let them know we mean business.
So we gotta make a statement from day one. Let them know we mean business.
REAGAN MAREK
Mmmhmm.
Mmmhmm.
EMMA DOUGLAS
Sourpuss.
Sourpuss.
The two share a laugh as Emma turns to take a look at the other two women frankincense butts off in her make shift gym and simply smiles.
EMMA DOUGLAS
It's a start.
It's a start.