"A bone to pick"
May 31, 2014 20:01:18 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on May 31, 2014 20:01:18 GMT -5
*The camera opens to the great outdoors! No cramped interview room today. In fact, it appears that we are actually a great deal more elevated in relation to sea level than we usually are in ubble. After a few seconds of the camera panning around to show beautiful frost-capped mountains, it focuses on two heavily coated men, although one of these man do not quite fit in the camera shot.*
[Archibald:] "Greetings from the Himalayas! I am here with Wang Gom-Bu to send a message of triumph to the UBL. Look at what mankind can accomplish when he reaches beyond his perceived limits. Look at the heavenly heights as to which he can climb!"
*The camera pans up a little to see a very stoic-faced Wang staring forward. Archibald gestures to get the camera's attention.*
[Archibald:] "Unfortunately, not all men strive to be their very best. Last year's Battle Formation was an example of how man can limit himself when he allows the worst of his emotions to dictate his actions. During the Battle Royale competition, one man made a decision that surrendered his own glory to his lesser passions. The match came down to Wang, Lone Space Wolf, and Bones. Wang had just hit Bones with the "Unworthy" chokeslam. This is a move that, while fiercest in the entire world, was not at all aimed with malicious intent towards Bones. Wang simply wished to win the match, as everyone else did...up until that point. Of course, while Wang had focused on Bones, Lone Space Wolf was crafty enough to capture a pinfall over Wang. That, of course, is the nature of Battle Royales and we hold no ill will towards Mr. Wolf. However, what followed shocked the conscience of any gentleman. Rather than allow Wang to leave the ring, following his loss, Bones took it upon himself to tackle him to the ground. It is tradition and chivalry to allow a defeated opponent to leave with health and dignity. For Bones to do otherwise has shown the worst type of disrespect for the sport itself.
However, as I am reminded by the sheer majesty of this world when I stand on top of these peaks, I am also reminded of it's justice. By breaking the code of honor in attempting to harm a deflated Wang, Bones did not pay proper attention to his remaining opponent. And even a cursory review of the unfortunate situation would show this distraction led directly to Bones' downfall at the hands of Lone Space Wolf."
*Wang mutters something in his native Sherpa language and Archibald nods.*
[Archibald:] "What Wang made mention to was his desire to face Bones in a straight up match. It is not enough for either of us that Bones' failure as a proper competitor and a gentleman cost him the match. Wang also wishes to make a further example out of Bones by showing what happens when you attack a mountain without respect and preparation."
*The camera pans to some of the other climbing teams who are not having the same success. One guy is even dangling precariously over a cliff.*
[Archibald:] "The Field Leader, Darius, in his wisdom and respect for the sport has granted Wang a one on one match with Bones at the next Basic Training event in late June. We will have returned to England by then, especially as my match with Scott Kramer is set to take place within the next ten days. A match I need not say anything more than 'your welcome' to Scott for me offering it before our first match even began. The result will not be different this time either. But what will be different is the ability for Bones to blindside a mountain that he has already announced his intentions to climb. You can't sneak up on him this time, Bones. And you can not ascend the ladder in UBL, until you climb this mountain."
*The camera pans up against to Wang who has folded his arms across his chest. He wordlessly nods and the scene fades.*
[Archibald:] "Greetings from the Himalayas! I am here with Wang Gom-Bu to send a message of triumph to the UBL. Look at what mankind can accomplish when he reaches beyond his perceived limits. Look at the heavenly heights as to which he can climb!"
*The camera pans up a little to see a very stoic-faced Wang staring forward. Archibald gestures to get the camera's attention.*
[Archibald:] "Unfortunately, not all men strive to be their very best. Last year's Battle Formation was an example of how man can limit himself when he allows the worst of his emotions to dictate his actions. During the Battle Royale competition, one man made a decision that surrendered his own glory to his lesser passions. The match came down to Wang, Lone Space Wolf, and Bones. Wang had just hit Bones with the "Unworthy" chokeslam. This is a move that, while fiercest in the entire world, was not at all aimed with malicious intent towards Bones. Wang simply wished to win the match, as everyone else did...up until that point. Of course, while Wang had focused on Bones, Lone Space Wolf was crafty enough to capture a pinfall over Wang. That, of course, is the nature of Battle Royales and we hold no ill will towards Mr. Wolf. However, what followed shocked the conscience of any gentleman. Rather than allow Wang to leave the ring, following his loss, Bones took it upon himself to tackle him to the ground. It is tradition and chivalry to allow a defeated opponent to leave with health and dignity. For Bones to do otherwise has shown the worst type of disrespect for the sport itself.
However, as I am reminded by the sheer majesty of this world when I stand on top of these peaks, I am also reminded of it's justice. By breaking the code of honor in attempting to harm a deflated Wang, Bones did not pay proper attention to his remaining opponent. And even a cursory review of the unfortunate situation would show this distraction led directly to Bones' downfall at the hands of Lone Space Wolf."
*Wang mutters something in his native Sherpa language and Archibald nods.*
[Archibald:] "What Wang made mention to was his desire to face Bones in a straight up match. It is not enough for either of us that Bones' failure as a proper competitor and a gentleman cost him the match. Wang also wishes to make a further example out of Bones by showing what happens when you attack a mountain without respect and preparation."
*The camera pans to some of the other climbing teams who are not having the same success. One guy is even dangling precariously over a cliff.*
[Archibald:] "The Field Leader, Darius, in his wisdom and respect for the sport has granted Wang a one on one match with Bones at the next Basic Training event in late June. We will have returned to England by then, especially as my match with Scott Kramer is set to take place within the next ten days. A match I need not say anything more than 'your welcome' to Scott for me offering it before our first match even began. The result will not be different this time either. But what will be different is the ability for Bones to blindside a mountain that he has already announced his intentions to climb. You can't sneak up on him this time, Bones. And you can not ascend the ladder in UBL, until you climb this mountain."
*The camera pans up against to Wang who has folded his arms across his chest. He wordlessly nods and the scene fades.*