"Double or Nothing"
Sept 23, 2024 4:00:05 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on Sept 23, 2024 4:00:05 GMT -5
*The scene opens in the Basic Training Dojo. Tetsu Gushiken is sitting in the bleachers watching Sebastian Blake and Darryl Williamson warm up in the ring. A man approaches from the side and puts his hand on Tetsu’s shoulders.*
“Yo, the new security team is weird.”
*smiles and stands up to greet his friend, Kazuo Saji who has a big grin on his face. Saji immediately hugs and chest bumps Tetsu who smiles.*
[Saji:] “They kept asking me if I’m hiding any gasses and I’m like, bro, he who smelt it dealt it.”
*Kazuo puts his fingers on his nose and looks disgusted.*
[Saji:] “But whatevs, I guess it’s worth it to avoid being turned into the Emperor’s NPC toy soldiers again.”
[Tetsu:]: “Thanks for coming today, it’s been a while.”
*Saji makes a pained gesture of sitting down tired, though it doesn’t seem too far from the truth as he looks visibly exhausted. Tetsu is concerned and sits down as well.*
[Tetsu:]: “I appreciate your work ethic but you’re taking it too far.”
[Saji:] “SWA peeps trying to sniff my Openweight title so I gotta up my A game and make it S class. You see who they throwing at me, right? VOLT Tsukuda’s no joke. I think he’s gonna got a bright future.”
[Tetsu:]: “You too as long as you don't burn out. Remember, you're facing Bak Fu here in a few weeks.”
[Saji:] “Nah, Bak Fu gotta face me *grins*. But speaking of bright futures, am I really gonna get to see Blake wrestle today?”
*Tetsu nods and points to the ring where Sebastian Blake and Darryl Williamson are almost ready to begin a match.*
[Saji:] “Nice. Dude impressed me at Summer School.”
*Another male voice is suddenly heard in back of them.*
“If you ask me, Darryl Williamson is the one to watch.”
*Tetsu and Kazuo turn around with a shocked expression to see Kurt Sanders sitting a few seats up in the bleachers.*
[Saji:] “First of all, no one asked you. Secondly, just how the f*ck you get up there without us knowing?”
*Kurt facepalms and laughs.*
[Kurt:]: “Leave it to Kazuo Saji to ask someone a question after literally saying he wasn’t asking a question.”
[Saji:] “Leave it to Sanders to refuse to answer it.”
[Kurt:]: “Let’s just say I’ve realized the value of treading lightly at times.”
[Saji:] “Oh, that gas situation actually got you shook too?”
[Kurt:]: “Nothing wrong with a little self improvement.”
*Kazuo shakes his head in disbelief.*
[Saji:] “Nah, we’re not buying the 'turned over the new leaf' act.”
[Tetsu:]: “You always have a plan, Sanders. I’d actually respect you for that if the plans weren’t so rotten.”
*Kurt laughs at this.*
[Kurt:]: “Ouch. Eternally damned through faint praise by Tetsu Gushiken of all people. Well, look, you’re not wrong, at least about the first part. I came down here cause I heard that ‘The Duke’ was working out today and I wanted to check him out. You're not gonna run down one of your students, right?”
[Tetsu:]: “It pains me to agree with you but that is correct. Darryl is talented and about to face Sebastian.”
[Kurt:] "There ya go."
[Saji:] “Damn it, Kurt, why does it not surprise me that you’re impressed by the only bully in the program?”
[Kurt:]: “Why does it not surprise me that you two are drawn to the biggest nerd?”
[Tetsu:]: “If you’re here to watch, don’t start any trouble.”
[Kurt:]: “Oh it’s no trouble shooting the sh*t with you two. It’s kinda nostalgic actually. Remember: we’re all alumni from the same Basic Training class. And here we are, looking at the bright future we helped pave.”
*Saji makes an audible “psh” sound and performs an avalanche eye roll.*
[Saji:] “Again, bro, not buying the new act.”
[Kurt:]: “Well if you wanna put your money in action, how ‘bout we put a little wager on the match.”
[Tetsu:]: “Absolutely not. I’m here as their mentor, not to profit off them.”
[Kurt:]: “Chill, I was talkin to the dude with the designer sunglasses.”
[Saji:] “Yeah, I look fly, so what?
[Kurt:]: “So you always waving around your stack to overcompensate. How ‘bout you put some money on Blake if you think he’s the best in the program?”
*Saji pulls out his money clip and reveals a crisp $100 bill.*
[Saji:] “C-Note on Sebastian.”
*Sanders reaches into his boot and takes $100 in assorted smaller denominations and a few coins. Saji and Kurt each try to hand their money to Tetsu but he refuses it and stands up.*
[Tetsu:]: “No, I’m not part of this. Work it out yourselves.”
*An annoyed Tetsu walks over to the ring and tells the referee, Randy Everett, to start the match.*
Sebastian Blake vs. Darryl “Duke” Williamson
*POST MATCH SPOILERS*
*After a very competitive match, Sebastian is able to use his finisher to put Darryl away.*
Sebastian Blake (O) [”Wipe Out” - 15:10] (X) Darryl Williamson
*Sanders storms into the ring and starts complaining to Randy about the finish. Kurt is saying anything he can to discredit the victory: “Blake cheated,” “Blake is a geek,” “Dressing like a NES controller is grounds to be disqualified.” Randy rolls his eyes and says the finish stands. To his credit, Sebastian maintains his chill and ignores the assault on his character. However, no-selling Kurt’s attempts to get under your skin is the worst insult you can deliver onto him. He slaps Blake hard across the face! This causes Tetsu to slide into the ring and get in between Kurt and Sebastian.*
[Kurt:]: “Yeah, and what are you going to do about it, my gentle retired flower?”
*Saji gets on the apron and jumps over the top rope to back up Tetsu.*
[Saji:] “He’s gonna watch me kick your ass.”
[Kurt:]: “Quit deluding yourself into thinking you're braver than him. For all your talk about ditching me, you never came asking for a match even after everything I said about you. Too little, too late.”
[Saji:] “Your words aren't worth sh*t to me. But you didn’t owe me money then. I just won the bet, bitch.”
*Kurt takes a second to think about this then smiles.*
[Kurt:]: “Fine, double or nothing but let’s make it interesting. Gotta win in fifteen or it don't count.”
[Saji:] “Ha, you ain’t no fifteen minute man. Let’s do it.”
*The two leave the ring to change into their usual ring attire. They come back a few minutes later.*
[Saji:] “Let’s see that cash.”
[Kurt:]: “Awwe, I thought Hae-Won helped you sort out your trust issues.”
[Saji:] “Keep her name out yo mouth.”
*Kurt smiles and pulls out $200. Tetsu actually takes the money from his hand this time, surprising both Kurt and Saji.*
[Tetsu:]: “You don’t get this back without a real victory.”
[Kurt:]: “Damn, you getting paid as a trainer? You took that money like you behind on rent.”
[Saji:] “Bro didn’t like seeing you slap his student. Imma about to repay it to you with interest.”
[Kurt:]: “Wow, you a finance bro, now?"
[Saji:] “I’m sick of listenin’ to you.”
*Randy Everett gets back into the ring to ref our second match of this RP!*
Kazuo “Chome” Saji vs. Kurt “The Hurt” Sanders
*POST MATCH SPOILERS*
*A visibly fatigued Kurt is unable to attempt a pin on Saji after hitting his second "Dickson drop" guillotine cutter. A few seconds later, Saji scores with a ”Chrome Cutter” to win right before the time limit!
Kazuo Saji (O) [”Chrome Cutter” - 14:42] (X) Kurt Sanders
*Both men take some time to catch their breath. Sanders is sitting on his butt in the corner cleaning up the bloody nose he suffered from the cutter. Tetsu walks over to Kazuo to make sure that that he is ok. Saji appears worn both from the damage he endured and from the effort to finish the match so quickly. Sanders sees Tetsu's concern and laughs at the damage done to Saji. He then rolls himself out of the ring onto the floor.*
[Kurt:]: “I guess $200 just bought me a little gift in Block D. You see, even when I lose, I still win.”
*Kurt walks away laughing while holding a towel to his nose. He blows a bloody snot rocket near some of the Boot Camp students and laughs. Tetsu hands Kurt’s $200 to Saji.*
[Tetsu:]: “You’re buying everyone here dinner tonight.”
[Saji:] “Okay but we might fail security’s gas protocols afterward.”
*Saji laughs but gets a pinch in his neck and looks concerned.*