Good As Gold
Jul 15, 2019 20:23:09 GMT -5
Post by October Raven on Jul 15, 2019 20:23:09 GMT -5
::Corey O'Brian is in the ring at the DRAGONSUPLEX Dojo, head wrapped in a bandage::
Corey: "So is that what Gold priority entails? A lighttube in the face, 20 staples, treatment for mercury poisioning and having glass dug out of me? Is that seriously what you consider trying to eliminate me? Hell, if that's Gold, what's Silver, a steak dinner?"
Corey: "All joking aside, I understand what this is, Agent 1. I was exposing Matt Rivers, and you are the sacrificial lamb to stop me. And yes Matt Rivers is still the NEXUS Champion, but I have proven my point about what I've said about Rivers. You see, folks... Rivers' flow emulates the letter of the theory of the martial concept of 'form without form' but without the spirit. See what Miyamoto Musashi and Bruce Lee among many other advocate is avoiding steadfastly holding to any particular style or strategy, and instead focusing less on how you win, but that you do win. This is the same lesson I was teaching RYOMA in my series. The former Rivers understood the distinction, but this one does not. The 'Flow' that this Rivers has is merely reacting to your opponent's offense. An effective style... but still a style. It's like the Wildcat. It stumped everyone but once it was clear how it worked, it's easily defeated."
Corey: "Rivers may have left with the NEXUS title, but he was utterly and completely routed. Not just by myself, but also by Joachim, the man who first fell to the Flow. The Matt Rivers of DESTINY is not only unworthy of the NEXUS title, not only is he unworthy of even sharing the name of the Matt Rivers who originally won the Nexus title in the first place... he's barely even worth me facing him again. If it weren't for the NEXUS title, I wouldn't even bother mentioning his name. The Matt Rivers of DESTINY is pathetic."
Corey: "Even Ruby Moreno knows I'm right. She can't even try to pretend he actually came out victorious despite keeping his title. Don't believe me, look at her recent little propaganda piece. She doesn't even mention our match. Does that disturb you, Matt Rivers? It should."
Corey: "But that's not all that was, was it Agent 1? You want me to believe that you were the one who attacked Xander. I'm not convinced. I think you're playing the role of the fall guy. I could be wrong though, but that's okay. My methods of interrogation are good at revealing the truth. If you can ask the mole DESTINY planted, if he's not still in a coma that is.. he will probably agree. If you're a fall guy, well, I'll be willing to oblige making you fall. The confession you wrote with my blood, real nor not, will lead to a death sentence signed with yours."
Corey: "So Matt Rivers... it's your turn to earn a match against me. Joachim, I still don't trust him... don't take it personally Joachim, veterans like me don't trust easily and you have to understand that I have many reasons why, you've proven you're no longer Moreno's pawn but that doesn't disprove that you don't have a hidden agenda. Anyway, Joachim was also cheated out of the NEXUS title, and since my next challenger is already lined up, I leave the dethroning of Rivers into your hands. Hell, if that match wasn't under American rules you would be the champion anyway."
Corey: "My next match will not be for the faint of heart. I strongly suggest that children not attend. I'm gonna do some snuff scene shit. Things that Saw movies would consider too gruesome. There won't be weapons... but there will be blood."
Corey: "So is that what Gold priority entails? A lighttube in the face, 20 staples, treatment for mercury poisioning and having glass dug out of me? Is that seriously what you consider trying to eliminate me? Hell, if that's Gold, what's Silver, a steak dinner?"
Corey: "All joking aside, I understand what this is, Agent 1. I was exposing Matt Rivers, and you are the sacrificial lamb to stop me. And yes Matt Rivers is still the NEXUS Champion, but I have proven my point about what I've said about Rivers. You see, folks... Rivers' flow emulates the letter of the theory of the martial concept of 'form without form' but without the spirit. See what Miyamoto Musashi and Bruce Lee among many other advocate is avoiding steadfastly holding to any particular style or strategy, and instead focusing less on how you win, but that you do win. This is the same lesson I was teaching RYOMA in my series. The former Rivers understood the distinction, but this one does not. The 'Flow' that this Rivers has is merely reacting to your opponent's offense. An effective style... but still a style. It's like the Wildcat. It stumped everyone but once it was clear how it worked, it's easily defeated."
Corey: "Rivers may have left with the NEXUS title, but he was utterly and completely routed. Not just by myself, but also by Joachim, the man who first fell to the Flow. The Matt Rivers of DESTINY is not only unworthy of the NEXUS title, not only is he unworthy of even sharing the name of the Matt Rivers who originally won the Nexus title in the first place... he's barely even worth me facing him again. If it weren't for the NEXUS title, I wouldn't even bother mentioning his name. The Matt Rivers of DESTINY is pathetic."
Corey: "Even Ruby Moreno knows I'm right. She can't even try to pretend he actually came out victorious despite keeping his title. Don't believe me, look at her recent little propaganda piece. She doesn't even mention our match. Does that disturb you, Matt Rivers? It should."
Corey: "But that's not all that was, was it Agent 1? You want me to believe that you were the one who attacked Xander. I'm not convinced. I think you're playing the role of the fall guy. I could be wrong though, but that's okay. My methods of interrogation are good at revealing the truth. If you can ask the mole DESTINY planted, if he's not still in a coma that is.. he will probably agree. If you're a fall guy, well, I'll be willing to oblige making you fall. The confession you wrote with my blood, real nor not, will lead to a death sentence signed with yours."
Corey: "So Matt Rivers... it's your turn to earn a match against me. Joachim, I still don't trust him... don't take it personally Joachim, veterans like me don't trust easily and you have to understand that I have many reasons why, you've proven you're no longer Moreno's pawn but that doesn't disprove that you don't have a hidden agenda. Anyway, Joachim was also cheated out of the NEXUS title, and since my next challenger is already lined up, I leave the dethroning of Rivers into your hands. Hell, if that match wasn't under American rules you would be the champion anyway."
Corey: "My next match will not be for the faint of heart. I strongly suggest that children not attend. I'm gonna do some snuff scene shit. Things that Saw movies would consider too gruesome. There won't be weapons... but there will be blood."