Cease Fire
May 18, 2008 14:38:23 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on May 18, 2008 14:38:23 GMT -5
*It's Sunday night at 11pm in the Los Angeles-based Tae Kwon Do-Jang of Jang Bae. We see Sabonim Jang sweeping up, getting ready to close the empty place for the night. Suddenly, there is a tap on his shoulder. He swivels around and gets in fighting stance, keeping up his guard when he sees his guest*
[Jang:] "Not one for knocking, are you?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I disabled the bell too."
[Jang:] "I assume you are here for business."
[Mr. Clyde:] "You're still standing... correct?"
*Jang grins*
[Jang:] "Fair enough."
*The two walk over to a table and sit down. Mr. Clyde pulls out a scroll and unfurls two sheets of paper*
[Jang:] "I must say, I'm a bit surprised that Geese agreed to this."
[Mr. Clyde:] "He's even more surprised that Thunder Strike and Alicia did."
[Jang:] "I had to sit Thunder down and give him a lecture. It was uncomfortable for me to do so, but I believe it is in all of our best interests that this agreement be made-"
[Mr. Clyde:] "Yes-"
[Jang:] "And stuck to."
[Jang:] "It wasn't too hard to get Alicia to agree. As you saw last time you visited, she is not in the best mental shape now. We all agreed it was in her best interests to ease back into OG-Joshi without worrying about Holly just yet. Plus, if Alicia was to attack Holly, Geese would attack Alicia, and Thunder would attack Geese. We'd be right back to square one. So it is best we were all on board for agreement."
[Mr. Clyde:] "You had an easier time then we did. Celes, Figaro, and I talked with Geese for hours after the Open show. He was absolutely livid at what happened and wouldn't listen to reason. It was only when Holly agreed with us and made her own, 'impassioned' plea that Geese finally started taking the idea seriously."
[Jang:] "I'd never have thought that Holly, of all people, would help this situation out, but-"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I won't pretend to defend her to the man who's student and friend was brutally injured by her. But do believe me when I say there is more to her then she often shows."
[Jang:] "I see that Geese has signed this. Thunder Strike is outside right now. May I call him in?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "That is fine, you gave me your word that I would not be attacked here."
[Jang:] "That will be honored. Think of it as a preview of the trust reflected in that document."
*Jang goes outside through the back door and calls in Thunder Strike. Thunder comes in, freezes a bit when he sees Mr. Clyde, and stands in place ready to fight at any moment.*
[Thunder:] "Ok ninja, did 'HE' sign it?"
[Jang:] "Relax, Clyde isn't going to attack. He's here as a messenger."
[Thunder:] "Fine, but did Geese sign it?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "See for yourself."
*Mr. Clyde backs away from the table and Thunder Strike approaches. He checks to see that the two scrolls are indeed duplicates, and then begins to read aloud from one of the scrolls:
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Cease Fire Agreement
- This agreement, signed May 18th, 2008, states that there will be a temporary halt to physical hostilities between the Orochi Army and J.U.S.T.I.C.E, effective immediately and lasting to the conclusion of the 2008 Universal Battalion League. Any one found in violation of this agreement will forfeit their contracts with their respective Orochi-O's wrestling promotions: This arrangement extends to both males AND females.
- Further terms of the cease-fire are as follows: Until the end of the 2008 Battalion, there will be no NEW matches made that pits members of these two groups against each other. This agreement will not be violated if Orochi Army and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. meet in the semi-finals or finals of the Battalion League. Nor will it be violated if Jang Bae and Kyle Walker advance to face each other in the Nexus Tournament. That is because these matches were all made possible by match making prior to this agreement. However, there can be no interference, pre-match, or post-match attacks by members of these groups.
- As an extra show of civility between each party, this agreement will be held to be enforceable UNTIL it is abandoned by either party in writing and proper notice is given. If Orochi Army decide to end this agreement after the Battalion, they must deliver said notice in writing to J.U.S.T.I.C.E. and await receipt.
Signed,
Orochi Geese
__________"
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[Thunder:] "Geese wouldn't go for that final clause. GOOD. I didn't like it either."
[Mr. Clyde:] "General Celes thought it would be helpful, but if you and Geese do not want it, then that is fine. If you would now sign the contract and make it enforceable."
[Thunder:] "Can I sign it in blood?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I can lend you a sword."
[Jang:] "Quit it, you two."
*Thunder signs each copy of the contract. He gives one copy to Jang who gives it to Mr. Clyde*
[Thunder:] "Just so you are clear, Clyde. I still think I could presently win this war against Geese. Don't you, or him, interpret my participation in this agreement as a sign of doubt or weakness. This decision was made to ensure that we did not suffer any casualties in the process. Once it was made perfectly clear at the Open Show that the Battalions were going to be opportunistic and attack us all as Geese and I went for each others throats, a change had to be made in the way we conducted this war. This cease fire is simply a delay tactic for the purposes of pragmatism. But once the Battalion is over, I will finish what I started and eliminate Geese. And there's nothing that you or Geese or anyone can do to stop me."
*Mr. Clyde is shining his sword (not a euphemism) and doesn't even look up*
[Mr. Clyde:] "I'll keep that in mind."
[Thunder:] "Keep one MORE thing in mind. I don't trust Kyle Walker. If he manages to cheat his way past Bak Fu and ends up facing Jang, he better behave. Anyone named Walker already has a bulls-eye on their back after what Holly did. So if he or anyone in your army tries to attack Jang when his guard is down-"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I doubt Mr. Bae's guard will be down. You have nothing to worry about. Kyle will not attack Jang in a manner prohibited by the contract, he has no reason to. I suggest you take this opportunity to train hard for the Battalion. I expect to see you in the final rounds. Because while it will not be my aim to inflict long term damage on you two or Mr. Hyde, I do intend to win, as does Mr. Figaro. As for Geese -"
[Thunder:] "Tell him to stay out of trouble. I'd hate for him to be powerbombed to oblivion in UBL or another promotion before I get a chance to do it myself next year."
[Mr. Clyde:] "I'll relay the message. I must be going now. Mr. Bae, thank you for keeping your word."
[Jang:] "See you in the Battalion, ninja!"
*Mr. Clyde leaves the Do-Jang as Thunder and Jang look at the contract.*
[Thunder:] "I never thought I'd see this day. Signing a contract not to attack a man who poisoned me."
[Jang:] "No, what you signed is the assurance, a protection, that you won't have to put yourself in a position where you'd be vulnerable to attack by others. Once the Battalion is over and no one besides Orochi Army has a reason to try to eliminate you, you can resume your war with Geese with no peripheral concerns. Your head and path will be more clear, and you will achieve the goal you desire."
[Thunder:] "That's the plan, at least."
[Jang:] "We can do nothing more then attempt the execute the best plan. For now, let us move on."
*Jang walks with Thunder out through the back of the Do-Jang*
[Jang:] "Not one for knocking, are you?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I disabled the bell too."
[Jang:] "I assume you are here for business."
[Mr. Clyde:] "You're still standing... correct?"
*Jang grins*
[Jang:] "Fair enough."
*The two walk over to a table and sit down. Mr. Clyde pulls out a scroll and unfurls two sheets of paper*
[Jang:] "I must say, I'm a bit surprised that Geese agreed to this."
[Mr. Clyde:] "He's even more surprised that Thunder Strike and Alicia did."
[Jang:] "I had to sit Thunder down and give him a lecture. It was uncomfortable for me to do so, but I believe it is in all of our best interests that this agreement be made-"
[Mr. Clyde:] "Yes-"
[Jang:] "And stuck to."
[Jang:] "It wasn't too hard to get Alicia to agree. As you saw last time you visited, she is not in the best mental shape now. We all agreed it was in her best interests to ease back into OG-Joshi without worrying about Holly just yet. Plus, if Alicia was to attack Holly, Geese would attack Alicia, and Thunder would attack Geese. We'd be right back to square one. So it is best we were all on board for agreement."
[Mr. Clyde:] "You had an easier time then we did. Celes, Figaro, and I talked with Geese for hours after the Open show. He was absolutely livid at what happened and wouldn't listen to reason. It was only when Holly agreed with us and made her own, 'impassioned' plea that Geese finally started taking the idea seriously."
[Jang:] "I'd never have thought that Holly, of all people, would help this situation out, but-"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I won't pretend to defend her to the man who's student and friend was brutally injured by her. But do believe me when I say there is more to her then she often shows."
[Jang:] "I see that Geese has signed this. Thunder Strike is outside right now. May I call him in?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "That is fine, you gave me your word that I would not be attacked here."
[Jang:] "That will be honored. Think of it as a preview of the trust reflected in that document."
*Jang goes outside through the back door and calls in Thunder Strike. Thunder comes in, freezes a bit when he sees Mr. Clyde, and stands in place ready to fight at any moment.*
[Thunder:] "Ok ninja, did 'HE' sign it?"
[Jang:] "Relax, Clyde isn't going to attack. He's here as a messenger."
[Thunder:] "Fine, but did Geese sign it?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "See for yourself."
*Mr. Clyde backs away from the table and Thunder Strike approaches. He checks to see that the two scrolls are indeed duplicates, and then begins to read aloud from one of the scrolls:
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Cease Fire Agreement
- This agreement, signed May 18th, 2008, states that there will be a temporary halt to physical hostilities between the Orochi Army and J.U.S.T.I.C.E, effective immediately and lasting to the conclusion of the 2008 Universal Battalion League. Any one found in violation of this agreement will forfeit their contracts with their respective Orochi-O's wrestling promotions: This arrangement extends to both males AND females.
- Further terms of the cease-fire are as follows: Until the end of the 2008 Battalion, there will be no NEW matches made that pits members of these two groups against each other. This agreement will not be violated if Orochi Army and J.U.S.T.I.C.E. meet in the semi-finals or finals of the Battalion League. Nor will it be violated if Jang Bae and Kyle Walker advance to face each other in the Nexus Tournament. That is because these matches were all made possible by match making prior to this agreement. However, there can be no interference, pre-match, or post-match attacks by members of these groups.
Signed,
Orochi Geese
__________"
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[Thunder:] "Geese wouldn't go for that final clause. GOOD. I didn't like it either."
[Mr. Clyde:] "General Celes thought it would be helpful, but if you and Geese do not want it, then that is fine. If you would now sign the contract and make it enforceable."
[Thunder:] "Can I sign it in blood?"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I can lend you a sword."
[Jang:] "Quit it, you two."
*Thunder signs each copy of the contract. He gives one copy to Jang who gives it to Mr. Clyde*
[Thunder:] "Just so you are clear, Clyde. I still think I could presently win this war against Geese. Don't you, or him, interpret my participation in this agreement as a sign of doubt or weakness. This decision was made to ensure that we did not suffer any casualties in the process. Once it was made perfectly clear at the Open Show that the Battalions were going to be opportunistic and attack us all as Geese and I went for each others throats, a change had to be made in the way we conducted this war. This cease fire is simply a delay tactic for the purposes of pragmatism. But once the Battalion is over, I will finish what I started and eliminate Geese. And there's nothing that you or Geese or anyone can do to stop me."
*Mr. Clyde is shining his sword (not a euphemism) and doesn't even look up*
[Mr. Clyde:] "I'll keep that in mind."
[Thunder:] "Keep one MORE thing in mind. I don't trust Kyle Walker. If he manages to cheat his way past Bak Fu and ends up facing Jang, he better behave. Anyone named Walker already has a bulls-eye on their back after what Holly did. So if he or anyone in your army tries to attack Jang when his guard is down-"
[Mr. Clyde:] "I doubt Mr. Bae's guard will be down. You have nothing to worry about. Kyle will not attack Jang in a manner prohibited by the contract, he has no reason to. I suggest you take this opportunity to train hard for the Battalion. I expect to see you in the final rounds. Because while it will not be my aim to inflict long term damage on you two or Mr. Hyde, I do intend to win, as does Mr. Figaro. As for Geese -"
[Thunder:] "Tell him to stay out of trouble. I'd hate for him to be powerbombed to oblivion in UBL or another promotion before I get a chance to do it myself next year."
[Mr. Clyde:] "I'll relay the message. I must be going now. Mr. Bae, thank you for keeping your word."
[Jang:] "See you in the Battalion, ninja!"
*Mr. Clyde leaves the Do-Jang as Thunder and Jang look at the contract.*
[Thunder:] "I never thought I'd see this day. Signing a contract not to attack a man who poisoned me."
[Jang:] "No, what you signed is the assurance, a protection, that you won't have to put yourself in a position where you'd be vulnerable to attack by others. Once the Battalion is over and no one besides Orochi Army has a reason to try to eliminate you, you can resume your war with Geese with no peripheral concerns. Your head and path will be more clear, and you will achieve the goal you desire."
[Thunder:] "That's the plan, at least."
[Jang:] "We can do nothing more then attempt the execute the best plan. For now, let us move on."
*Jang walks with Thunder out through the back of the Do-Jang*