ReconciLAWLiation

[OrochiGeese]

*It's the night after OG-Joshi Renaissance...more specifically, 1am Pacific time as Alicia Gordon gets off the plane in LAX (Los Angeles Extreme Airport...seriously, wait 10 years and I bet that will be the name...). It's mostly empty apart from those who have gotten off the flight with her. She walks to the baggage section and sees someone holding an "Alicia Gordon" sign, as if it was a private car for her. Kinda strange...seeing as how she didn't order one. REALLY strange...seeing as how it's a potato holding the sign.

Alicia smiles a bit then turns to her side where she sees a teary eyed Marie Reyes who runs up and hugs her. After a few seconds, Marie starts sobbing, Alicia follows suit albeit more quietly.*

[Alicia:] "I...I'm sorry."

[Marie:] "I could have helped you!"

[Alicia:] "I didn't want to drag you into my personal hell."

[Marie:] "But you did by not letting me help!"

[Alicia:] "It won't happen again."

[Marie:] "Which part!"

[Alicia:] "Hopefully both but specifically not letting you help."

[Marie:] "It better not! Or I'll bring a banana next time!"

*A quick smile flashes across Alicia's face causing her to hug Marie tighter. The potato joins the embrace and makes disquieting sounds, eventually causing them to let go.*

[Alicia:] "Uh, Marie...why is Frita suddenly GREEN?"

[Marie:] "Bees. Bees and Misawa."

[Alicia:] "Next question - how did you know I was coming home tonight?"

[Marie:] "General Celes called me, she thought I'd like to know my friend was coming back. And she said that even though she was proud of you for returning to wrestle and for doing it with good intentions, that you still had a lot of work to do and that I would be needed."

[Alicia:] "Her words got me back in the ring but it still didn't feel right being there... and not doing what I truly wanted to do. Even with all she said, how could I go in there and not try to end the career of Crimson Mask even though I COULD. I mean we all know she deserved it. Think back to Azumi. Yeah, Nicole did her in this time but I remember back when Crimson did a few years ago. It took a lot for me to hold back. More then I may have in the future. But I had to try it Celes' way, I'm just still not convinced that it's my way."

[Marie:] "That's why we need you in the LAWL ring, to get you feeling back to yourself and right in a ring. It's where you started, Leesh. Let's get you back, fully back."

[Alicia:] "So you still want me for your team, with Iara?"

[Marie:] "You're on my team no matter WHAT, you got that! *Marie chokes back tears*. Don't forget it. I know who you are Leesh, and even if you can't hold back against someone like Holly or Crimson or whoever, you're still my best friend. Even if next time you don't fight the violent urge, you're STILL on my team. If it wasn't for you and your intensity, I never would have beaten Cynthia. I just don't want you to get consumed by your emotions anymore. Let's channel it better so you don't find yourself in seclusion again."

[Alicia:] "I...I know. I just don't know how, but I'll be in the match for you."

[Marie:] "Yeah...*Marie grins* I don't just want you there for only your benefit, I kinda could use your help against a certain bully and whoever her mystery partners are."

[Alicia:] "I wouldn't leave you on your own against Cynthia, Marie. No matter what state I was in. Iara isn't exactly someone you can depend on, not that I'm exactly one to talk."

[Marie:] "Oh please, even at your WORST over the last year I could STILL depend on you to come to the ring to get me out of any real trouble, kick Cyn's head off, and then leave with a scowl."

*Marie laughs and Alicia nods her head*

[Alicia:] "I could...still...do that if you wanted."

*Marie looks a bit nervous but Alicia laughs.*

[Alicia:] "No more ultraviolence for LAWL, Marie. Not from me at least. And that's why I gotta be there having your back against Cynthia and whatever thugs she chooses."

[Marie:] "DeLAWLiday isn't for another few weeks but we all have to meet with Gloria soon. She says that she has announcements to make to the whole locker room."

[Alicia:] "About....I don't even want to say her name."

[Marie:] "About the no longer OG-Joshi World Champion. Yes, her. If she beats Jenny..."

[Alicia:] "You see what Visper did to her shoulder? The last thing you wanna do is face McLanahan with an arm injury. I don't care how angry the bitch is, she won't survive against Jenny. Not this time."

*Alicia puts her hand on Marie's shoulder.*

[Alicia:] "LAWL is gonna be ok, Marie."

[Marie:] "We're all gonna be, Leesh."

*Marie pats Alicia on the back as the two of them, and Patata Frita Verde, go to get Alicia's luggage.*

[Alicia:] "Really, though...bees?"

*Patata Frita Verde shakes its head yes. Marie laughs as the scene fades*