Revolving doors
Apr 16, 2007 23:00:14 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on Apr 16, 2007 23:00:14 GMT -5
*It's Monday morning and we're in the office of OrochiGeese. We waste no time getting to the ACTION as the door to Geese's office quickly swings open as he's reading the newspaper. General Celes marches through the room and does NOT look happy. Geese keeps reading the paper, waiting for Celes to say something, but she does not. Finally, she places a piece of paper on his desk. He casually goes over to pick it up. As he reads it, his mood drastically changes and a look of shock comes across his face*
OG: "What...what is this!?"
Celes: "That is my resignation as General of OG-Joshi."
*OrochiGeese looks even more shocked to hear the words come from her mouth*
OG: "Why are you giving this to me?!"
Celes: "Because you are the owner of-"
OG: "No! I mean why the hell are you resigning!?"
Celes: "It is very clear that you have different intentions for OG-Joshi then I do. It ties into whatever plans you have that you refuse to tell me, Clyde, or Figaro."
OG: "We had already agreed that-
Celes: "Your hiring of Mr. Yoshida as Amplitude host was not helpful. It was either a highly irresponsible oversight or a calculated decision. And you don't make irresponsible oversights."
OG: "Ok, so he's a little rough around the edges. Give him some time to learn his role. He's extremely knowledgeable about professional wrestling-"
Celes: "And yet he knew very little about OG-Joshi and seemed to CARE even less. He disrespected multiple wrestlers and even took a personal shot at me by saying I didn't respect our OG-Joshi World Champion."
OG: "Well, you don't respect Holly, isn't that right?"
Celes: "I respect the OG-Joshi World Championship too much to be able to stomach her holding the Title. But I acknowledge her as Champion and treat her as such. But by the looks of things, I respect and care about the wrestlers and organization of OG-Joshi more then you do these days."
*OG stands up and looks very perturbed*
OG: "Now hold on one minute-"
Celes: "No, YOU hold on. I had a theory and asked Mr. Clyde to do some research for me. Turns out that last weekend's Amplitude was the first show available in a market other then the United States. Correct?"
OG: "Yes but-"
Celes: "BUT, we both agreed that Amplitude was a new concept and should be given time to find its stride before we aired it across the world. The fact that you chose one additional market, and ONLY one additional market was quite telling. As was the fact that you didn't tell me about it until you admitted it just now. Tell me Geese, why did you have this past Amplitude air in JAPAN in addition to the US?"
*OG grins and then sits back down*
OG: "You asked the right question. So was THAT the hunch you had?"
Celes: "Yes. I don't know why, but you clearly wanted Mr. Yoshida's appearance on Amplitude to be seen in Japan. Just like you wanted him to be on the previous Voltage to draw out that Thunder Strike."
OG: "For someone who is upset that she was not told any information, you are doing an excellent job coming to conclusions."
Celes: "Geese, OG-Joshi is an end in itself. That is what you told me when you appointed me General of it. You said to treat it that way and that is what I have done ever since then. I may not like every wrestler on the roster but damnit Geese I respect what they do in the ring. But you...you're using OG-Joshi for some purpose other then it's own end. And the way you have been doing it has HURT OG-Joshi's interests."
OG: "So is that why you are resigning?"
Celes: "No."
OG: "No!? *Geese looks even more surprised* I think you are confusing me."
Celes: "Your current confusion is nothing compared to the kind you have recently caused me."
OG: "Which is?"
Celes: "Regardless of how much I respect OG-Joshi, and how much I think your recent decisions have hurt it, it is YOUR company to run. But I can no longer run OG-Joshi as General when you REFUSE to tell me how you want me to run it. You've always said I've done an adequate job in-"
OG: "Adequate? Celes! You've done an EXCELLENT job."
Celes: "Many actions you have made over the last two months in OG-Joshi says otherwise. I run OG-Joshi as an end in itself, like you originally told me to do. But recently you have treated it as a means to some mysterious end that you REFUSE to tell me. How can I possibly seek to keep in line with your expectations if you won't even TELL them to me? THAT is why I am resigning. Cause you have rendered my job impossible, unnecessary, and a barrier to your own goals. Why should I continue to stand in the way of what you want out of OG-Joshi? How can I stand in the way of how you want to run YOUR company?"
OG: "Celes, please sit down-"
Celes: "I am fine as is."
OG: "I do not want you resigning, I NEED you as OG-Joshi General cause you have earned the respect of the entire roster. Even Holly won't act up near you, and that is quite an accomplishment on your part."
Celes: "She doesn't respect me, she fears me. She knows if she tries to attack me, I'll split her head open."
*OG briefly recoils in shock but then gains his reserve back*
OG: "I still can not tell you about my plan but I want you to keep your role as General. As such, I can make you four promises if you do not resign. One, a pay raise.'
Celes: "Keep your money, I have no desire for it."
OG: "Secondly, Drake Yoshida will no longer be a host of Amplitude or associated with OG-Joshi in any way."
Celes: "It's a start."
OG: "Thirdly, I will allow YOU full autonomy in choosing the new Amplitude host."
Celes: "I want more."
OG: "I will allow you full autonomy for every OG-Joshi AND Voltage decision...after the May 13th Voltage."
Celes: "Until then?"
OG: "Until then I merely require a pre-agreed stipulated segment of time for my interests on the next two Voltages. They will not at all interfere with any of the OG-Joshi matches or segments planned for those two shows. That I can promise. Along with the fact that you will get full autonomy after that. At that point, I will not interfere with any of your decisions, even those relating to Holly. "
Celes: "And you trust me to have that type of control?"
OG: "I always HAVE had that trust in you. And after hearing your rousing display of respect for OG-Joshi just moments ago, I have even MORE confidence in your leadership skills and dedication in doing what's in the best interest of OG-Joshi at all times. I am banking on that."
*Celes stands there for a moment, thinking over what Geese has said.*
OG: "So? Will you accept my offers and stay on as OG-Joshi General?"
Celes: "Yes, in light of all you have said and offered me, I will. But I expect you to keep your promises."
OG: "I can be a cruel man, Celes, but I am also an honest one to those who deal with me. I have no qualms in breaking someone's body, but I will tell them that in advance. Every offer I just made you, I will make good on. And starting May 14th, you will have full autonomy over OG-Joshi and Voltage."
Celes: "But it is still your company and show? You will still own both."
OG: "They are, and I will. And perhaps there will come a time where we negotiate a new deal. But for now, this will be the way it is. I need you to have full autonomy, control, and attention on OG-Joshi."
Celes: "Because YOU won't be able to focus on it, correct?"
OG: "You know me well, Celes. And you and the rest of the world will know me even better by the end of this weekend's Voltage. Now, if we are done."
*Celes nods and starts walking to the door. But she stops. Without turning around, she begins talking.*
Celes: "Before I leave, I have one more thing to say."
OG: "Now is the time to speak your peace, General."
Celes: "If Mr. Figaro and Mr. Clyde are involved in whatever plans you have for the next two shows, tell them of any risks of harm that are not obvious or clearly predictable. They are soldiers in your army, but they are soldiers for hire. We all are, including myself."
OG: "And yet you don't even want a pay raise."
*Geese smiles again but Celes is still serious*
Celes: "Our price has never been stated, but you should know it will continued to be paid by you as long as you have concern for our welfare. The act of throwing an unprepared Clyde and Figaro into heated action at the previous Voltage against dangerous and angry men is something I NEVER want to see repeated in the future. You want them involved, you tell them the situation and you tell them the RISKS. They have always been loyal as security guards when someone gets the jump on all of us. But when YOU know something and don't tell them about it, you put them at an unnecessary risk, and we won't have that."
OG: "I apologize if I have taken you for granted, any of you."
Celes: "I accept your apology. Just be more mindful in the future. As for now, I have work to do."
OG: "OG-Joshi related, I trust?"
Celes: "Yes, I have a job to do."
*OG smiles and lightly bows as Celes bows back and leaves the room.*
OG: "What...what is this!?"
Celes: "That is my resignation as General of OG-Joshi."
*OrochiGeese looks even more shocked to hear the words come from her mouth*
OG: "Why are you giving this to me?!"
Celes: "Because you are the owner of-"
OG: "No! I mean why the hell are you resigning!?"
Celes: "It is very clear that you have different intentions for OG-Joshi then I do. It ties into whatever plans you have that you refuse to tell me, Clyde, or Figaro."
OG: "We had already agreed that-
Celes: "Your hiring of Mr. Yoshida as Amplitude host was not helpful. It was either a highly irresponsible oversight or a calculated decision. And you don't make irresponsible oversights."
OG: "Ok, so he's a little rough around the edges. Give him some time to learn his role. He's extremely knowledgeable about professional wrestling-"
Celes: "And yet he knew very little about OG-Joshi and seemed to CARE even less. He disrespected multiple wrestlers and even took a personal shot at me by saying I didn't respect our OG-Joshi World Champion."
OG: "Well, you don't respect Holly, isn't that right?"
Celes: "I respect the OG-Joshi World Championship too much to be able to stomach her holding the Title. But I acknowledge her as Champion and treat her as such. But by the looks of things, I respect and care about the wrestlers and organization of OG-Joshi more then you do these days."
*OG stands up and looks very perturbed*
OG: "Now hold on one minute-"
Celes: "No, YOU hold on. I had a theory and asked Mr. Clyde to do some research for me. Turns out that last weekend's Amplitude was the first show available in a market other then the United States. Correct?"
OG: "Yes but-"
Celes: "BUT, we both agreed that Amplitude was a new concept and should be given time to find its stride before we aired it across the world. The fact that you chose one additional market, and ONLY one additional market was quite telling. As was the fact that you didn't tell me about it until you admitted it just now. Tell me Geese, why did you have this past Amplitude air in JAPAN in addition to the US?"
*OG grins and then sits back down*
OG: "You asked the right question. So was THAT the hunch you had?"
Celes: "Yes. I don't know why, but you clearly wanted Mr. Yoshida's appearance on Amplitude to be seen in Japan. Just like you wanted him to be on the previous Voltage to draw out that Thunder Strike."
OG: "For someone who is upset that she was not told any information, you are doing an excellent job coming to conclusions."
Celes: "Geese, OG-Joshi is an end in itself. That is what you told me when you appointed me General of it. You said to treat it that way and that is what I have done ever since then. I may not like every wrestler on the roster but damnit Geese I respect what they do in the ring. But you...you're using OG-Joshi for some purpose other then it's own end. And the way you have been doing it has HURT OG-Joshi's interests."
OG: "So is that why you are resigning?"
Celes: "No."
OG: "No!? *Geese looks even more surprised* I think you are confusing me."
Celes: "Your current confusion is nothing compared to the kind you have recently caused me."
OG: "Which is?"
Celes: "Regardless of how much I respect OG-Joshi, and how much I think your recent decisions have hurt it, it is YOUR company to run. But I can no longer run OG-Joshi as General when you REFUSE to tell me how you want me to run it. You've always said I've done an adequate job in-"
OG: "Adequate? Celes! You've done an EXCELLENT job."
Celes: "Many actions you have made over the last two months in OG-Joshi says otherwise. I run OG-Joshi as an end in itself, like you originally told me to do. But recently you have treated it as a means to some mysterious end that you REFUSE to tell me. How can I possibly seek to keep in line with your expectations if you won't even TELL them to me? THAT is why I am resigning. Cause you have rendered my job impossible, unnecessary, and a barrier to your own goals. Why should I continue to stand in the way of what you want out of OG-Joshi? How can I stand in the way of how you want to run YOUR company?"
OG: "Celes, please sit down-"
Celes: "I am fine as is."
OG: "I do not want you resigning, I NEED you as OG-Joshi General cause you have earned the respect of the entire roster. Even Holly won't act up near you, and that is quite an accomplishment on your part."
Celes: "She doesn't respect me, she fears me. She knows if she tries to attack me, I'll split her head open."
*OG briefly recoils in shock but then gains his reserve back*
OG: "I still can not tell you about my plan but I want you to keep your role as General. As such, I can make you four promises if you do not resign. One, a pay raise.'
Celes: "Keep your money, I have no desire for it."
OG: "Secondly, Drake Yoshida will no longer be a host of Amplitude or associated with OG-Joshi in any way."
Celes: "It's a start."
OG: "Thirdly, I will allow YOU full autonomy in choosing the new Amplitude host."
Celes: "I want more."
OG: "I will allow you full autonomy for every OG-Joshi AND Voltage decision...after the May 13th Voltage."
Celes: "Until then?"
OG: "Until then I merely require a pre-agreed stipulated segment of time for my interests on the next two Voltages. They will not at all interfere with any of the OG-Joshi matches or segments planned for those two shows. That I can promise. Along with the fact that you will get full autonomy after that. At that point, I will not interfere with any of your decisions, even those relating to Holly. "
Celes: "And you trust me to have that type of control?"
OG: "I always HAVE had that trust in you. And after hearing your rousing display of respect for OG-Joshi just moments ago, I have even MORE confidence in your leadership skills and dedication in doing what's in the best interest of OG-Joshi at all times. I am banking on that."
*Celes stands there for a moment, thinking over what Geese has said.*
OG: "So? Will you accept my offers and stay on as OG-Joshi General?"
Celes: "Yes, in light of all you have said and offered me, I will. But I expect you to keep your promises."
OG: "I can be a cruel man, Celes, but I am also an honest one to those who deal with me. I have no qualms in breaking someone's body, but I will tell them that in advance. Every offer I just made you, I will make good on. And starting May 14th, you will have full autonomy over OG-Joshi and Voltage."
Celes: "But it is still your company and show? You will still own both."
OG: "They are, and I will. And perhaps there will come a time where we negotiate a new deal. But for now, this will be the way it is. I need you to have full autonomy, control, and attention on OG-Joshi."
Celes: "Because YOU won't be able to focus on it, correct?"
OG: "You know me well, Celes. And you and the rest of the world will know me even better by the end of this weekend's Voltage. Now, if we are done."
*Celes nods and starts walking to the door. But she stops. Without turning around, she begins talking.*
Celes: "Before I leave, I have one more thing to say."
OG: "Now is the time to speak your peace, General."
Celes: "If Mr. Figaro and Mr. Clyde are involved in whatever plans you have for the next two shows, tell them of any risks of harm that are not obvious or clearly predictable. They are soldiers in your army, but they are soldiers for hire. We all are, including myself."
OG: "And yet you don't even want a pay raise."
*Geese smiles again but Celes is still serious*
Celes: "Our price has never been stated, but you should know it will continued to be paid by you as long as you have concern for our welfare. The act of throwing an unprepared Clyde and Figaro into heated action at the previous Voltage against dangerous and angry men is something I NEVER want to see repeated in the future. You want them involved, you tell them the situation and you tell them the RISKS. They have always been loyal as security guards when someone gets the jump on all of us. But when YOU know something and don't tell them about it, you put them at an unnecessary risk, and we won't have that."
OG: "I apologize if I have taken you for granted, any of you."
Celes: "I accept your apology. Just be more mindful in the future. As for now, I have work to do."
OG: "OG-Joshi related, I trust?"
Celes: "Yes, I have a job to do."
*OG smiles and lightly bows as Celes bows back and leaves the room.*