Destined negotiations
Mar 23, 2011 21:41:19 GMT -5
Post by OrochiGeese on Mar 23, 2011 21:41:19 GMT -5
*We're in an unfamiliar but generic looking office building. It appears to be relatively empty other then a few onlookers who are sitting behind cubicles and look uneasy. The main entrance doors open and we see Coach Carter and Luke Kisiera being escorted by Agent 0 and a few other Genji Security members. They walk with Jean and Luke to a set of double doors that appear to be to a conference room.
Rather then immediately walk in, two security members go on either side of the double doors and appear to be clutching their guns. MJC knocks on the door and hears a female voice saying come in. The security members open the door firmly without slamming it against the inside wall. Then they walk into the room and see Ruby Moreno sitting on the far side of the room at the end of a large table. Next to her sits LAWL's Canada Meg wearing a red and white business suit, and three members of Gauntlet Security.*
[Ruby:] "Can we please get this started? I have no desire for theatrics."
*MJC peaks her head in but Agent 0 walks in next. He surveys the room and then gives MJC and Luke the all clear to walk in. Luke and MJC sit at the opposite end of the table as Security stands in back of them. MJC fidgets in her seat a bit and Ruby frowns.*
[Ruby:] "The whole point of us using this neutral building to meet in was so that no one would feel uncomfortable. Come on, Miss Carter. You know I am not one for wanton violence. Please do not confuse me with your employer and his harlot. I may take 'shortcuts' but if you look at my entire career you know I have never instigated a violent act against an opponent or enemy of mine."
[MJC:] "That is true."
[Ruby:] "The only time I even raised a weapon was when Holly tried to steal the LAWL OMG Title from Jenny McLanahan immediately after she and I wrestled over 20 minutes. Plenty of fans and wrestlers believed I was justified in my actions."
[Luke:] "Oh hey, speaking of stealing titles-"
[Ruby:] "Cute. Tell your monkey not to speak until spoken to."
[Luke:] "I'm at least an antelope."
[MJC:] *MJC giggles a bit* "Luke, please."
[Ruby:] "Now, let us discuss the terms of my sister's contract expiration."
[MJC:] "I'm afraid it is not going to be that simple."
[Ruby:] "Oh? I was under the impression you weren't going to waste any more of my time. Was I mistaken when I thought you were being mature in wanting to 'negotiate some terms'"
[MJC:] "Not mistaken as much as presumptuous."
*Ruby's eyebrow raises and she smiles, looking impressed.*
[Ruby:] "Showing some teeth, are you? I did not favor doing this immediately but I suppose I will have to start this discussion off with clout of my own. I will not be defending my OG-Joshi World Title until Rose is off the roster. And you have until the next PPV to make that happen. If you get rid of Rose before the main event of that show, I will be glad to defend the Title against an opponent of your choosing. Otherwise, that event will mark the final appearance in OG-Joshi of its most prestigious award."
*Jean gulps and looks altogether pale. Luke holds her hand and they take a few seconds of silence to absorb what Ruby just said.*
[Ruby:] "Well, Coach? Am I still being presumptuous by expecting you to do the right thing?"
*Jean is unable to look Ruby in the eye and her glance floats over to Meg. Breaking visual contact with Ruby and focusing on the garishly dressed Meg gives Jean some strength.*
[MJC:] "I'm... curious as to your associate's presence here."
[Ruby:] "Oh you remember Megan don't you?"
[MJC:] "Of course I do, I announced the Battalion after all. I know all that happened between the Canada Brothers and Geese. The attacks and... injuries. *Ruby winces* But I'm wondering why she is here now."
[Ruby:] "A bargaining chip."
[MJC:] "Then let's hear your offer."
[Ruby:] "You are under the false impression that Rose Moreno-"
[MJC:] "Your sister."
[Ruby:] "In name only. You believe her to be...valuable. I suggest you are mistaken and intend to prove it."
[MJC:] "She is valuable in ways you likely wouldn't understand."
[Ruby:] "Don't give me the 'everyone is special in their own way' speech. Carter. I hate agreeing with Walker but you do come across as sugary sweet as a cupped pastry sometimes."
*Luke grins a bit which annoys Ruby.*
[Ruby:] "Mr. Kisiera, do you have something to say?"
[Luke:] "She is pretty darn sweet."
*Jean looks over at Luke and kisses him on his cheek, Ruby winces again.*
[Ruby:] "My fault for asking. Back to the matter at hand. My sister has absolutely no in-ring talent. And while Megan is making strides in her career, she is still somewhat 'stuck,' as some might say, in the middle of the card."
[MJC:] "Unless I'm mistaken, didn't Meg and Anne O'Malley defeat the Reyes Sisters recently?"
[Ruby:] "You're mistaken as to significance, not as to fact. Megan has barely faced any real competition, especially in her somewhat floundering singles career."
*MJC's face turns somewhat red and Luke notices. He tries to break the tension.*
[Luke:] "LAWL has fish now?"
[MJC:] "Marie and Grace are two of the best in LAWL no, in the world."
[Ruby:] "In your world, perhaps. In the grown up reality of things, they are skirting by solely on their last name. Fittingly, much as Rose is trying to do."
*MJC scowls a bit and Ruby notices, nodding her head.*
[Ruby:] "Regardless, I am offering a small olive branch to you and Rose. She will have one more opportunity to wrestle in OG-Joshi before I make good on my earlier promise."
[MJC:] "You mean, threat."
[Ruby:] "Call it what you will. I simply intend to prove that my sister's abilities are of the type below even OG-Joshi's threshold of talent. And that when faced with a choice between employing her services rather then mine, only a naive and self-destructive fool would choose the former."
[MJC:] "I think I see where you are going with this. You want Rose to wrestle Meg?"
[Ruby:] "Exactly. Let my understudy completely humiliate my 'sister' and it will make this situation so much easier for you. You would get to justify to the roster and to your self that Rose does not deserve continued employment. And after then doing the right thing in firing her, you will get to keep the services of your World Champion, the guiding light of Destiny."
[MJC:] "I'm not against the match you proposed. I actually think the fans would really enjoy it. But it seems only fair, since you wish to compare the Moreno sisters, that we put you in another match as well."
[Ruby:] "I was quite clear when I said I would not be defending my World Title until-"
[MJC:] "You were clear so allow me the same luxury. Before the PPV I would like you to wrestle someone on the roster that I choose in a non-title match. Let's see how you do in an OG-Joshi ring when your opponent can actually prepare for you."
[Ruby:] "Cute. Who do you have in mind?"
[MJC:] "I know Jenny McLanahan is going to be busy at LAWLiday defending her OMG Title-"
[Ruby:] "Against a certain suspended OG-Joshi wrestler."
[MJC:] "I know Jenny can defeat you, we've already seen it. And I believe her long time partner and former multi promotional Champion. Kaori NiGHT, can beat you as well."
[Ruby:] "Hmmm. Kaori. The self-proclaimed "Queen" of Joshi wrestling. I'll admit to being highly interested in that match. She is one of the few OG-Joshi 'legends' I have not yet had the pleasure to face. The other two being Haley Cannon and poor Diane Cavuto."
[MJC:] "Hey-"
*MJC turns even more red but Ruby puts her hands up, actually apologetically*
[Ruby:] "No disrespect intended. I sincerely mourn her career and injuries as well. I was not making...light...of what happened. Her situation was further proof that Holly needed to be dealt with and deserved what she got."
Agent 0 suddenly sends a hard look to Ruby*
[MJC:] "Wait...are you saying-"
[Ruby:] "No, I was not remotely related to the attack on Walker. Did I enjoy seeing the aftermath? Certainly. But I had no role in it."
[MJC:] "Fine, let's just finish up. So Meg will face Rose at the next Voltage and you will face Kaori at the following one. Agreed?"
[Ruby:] "I I think it will become quite clear after watching Meg embarrass Rose that you have no need for her on your roster. But I don't back down from a challenge like Walker used to and I'll be happy to face Kaori NiGHT."
[MJC:] "I'm sure the feeling will be mutual."
[Ruby:] "My final question for you concerns who you have in mind to face me for the World Title at the PPV?"
[MJC:] "Easy. Visper Karr. She was the World Champion for years and due to the shady circumstances of your win, she has earned an automatic rematch. I expect her to regain her Title. After she does, Kat Black will get her legitimate rematch."
[Ruby:] "I have no problem with facing Visper again. You just see to it that I still express interest in attending the PPV."
[MJC:] "What is your alternative? Just leave and never defend the Title? Then what was the point of even becoming Champion?"
[Ruby:] "Don't presume to know my intentions and I won't do the same for you. Just remember what is at stake here and what your duties as Coach entail. If this was Geese, he'd already have fired Rose."
[MJC:] "Using Geese as your standard for decision making seems a little strange given past interactions with him."
[Ruby:] "I need no reminder of that. If there's nothing more, I believe we are done-"
[Agent 0:] "Wait. Where is Jarec?"
[Ruby:] "I must confess to having no idea to what you are referring to."
[Agent 0:] "I must confess to not buying into your bullshit. We are well aware of who was recently put in charge of your security team."
[Ruby:] "If you know so much, then why do you waste my time with questions below your 'intelligence'?"
[Agent 0:] "You send a message to him. If he ever again tries to pull what he did at Ragnarok-"
[Ruby:] "You are in no position to make threats. Clyde found that little 'gift' for you, not any members of your team of ruffians. Genji is inferior to Gauntlet and I would suggest you handle your own business. Now, if we are truly done here-"
*Ruby looks around and sees no one is planning on talking.*
[Ruby:] "Good. Coach, Megan and I will see you at the next Voltage."
*MJC and Luke stand up and exit the room. Agent 0 sees one of the Gauntlet agents smirking at him and throws a small ball bearing which the agent catches.*
[Agent 0:] "That's the bullet you tried to kill me with five years ago. Thought you'd want it back so you could try harder next time."
*The other agent starts laughing in a somewhat maniacal way*
[Jarec (?)] "Good mem-"
[Ruby:] "I said we are done here."
*Ruby looks up and glares at the Agent who then suddenly bows his head in shame.*
[Jarec (?)] "Yes ma'am."
[Agent 0:] "Hmph, so it is true."
*Agent 0 leaves the room as Ruby glares at him.*
Rather then immediately walk in, two security members go on either side of the double doors and appear to be clutching their guns. MJC knocks on the door and hears a female voice saying come in. The security members open the door firmly without slamming it against the inside wall. Then they walk into the room and see Ruby Moreno sitting on the far side of the room at the end of a large table. Next to her sits LAWL's Canada Meg wearing a red and white business suit, and three members of Gauntlet Security.*
[Ruby:] "Can we please get this started? I have no desire for theatrics."
*MJC peaks her head in but Agent 0 walks in next. He surveys the room and then gives MJC and Luke the all clear to walk in. Luke and MJC sit at the opposite end of the table as Security stands in back of them. MJC fidgets in her seat a bit and Ruby frowns.*
[Ruby:] "The whole point of us using this neutral building to meet in was so that no one would feel uncomfortable. Come on, Miss Carter. You know I am not one for wanton violence. Please do not confuse me with your employer and his harlot. I may take 'shortcuts' but if you look at my entire career you know I have never instigated a violent act against an opponent or enemy of mine."
[MJC:] "That is true."
[Ruby:] "The only time I even raised a weapon was when Holly tried to steal the LAWL OMG Title from Jenny McLanahan immediately after she and I wrestled over 20 minutes. Plenty of fans and wrestlers believed I was justified in my actions."
[Luke:] "Oh hey, speaking of stealing titles-"
[Ruby:] "Cute. Tell your monkey not to speak until spoken to."
[Luke:] "I'm at least an antelope."
[MJC:] *MJC giggles a bit* "Luke, please."
[Ruby:] "Now, let us discuss the terms of my sister's contract expiration."
[MJC:] "I'm afraid it is not going to be that simple."
[Ruby:] "Oh? I was under the impression you weren't going to waste any more of my time. Was I mistaken when I thought you were being mature in wanting to 'negotiate some terms'"
[MJC:] "Not mistaken as much as presumptuous."
*Ruby's eyebrow raises and she smiles, looking impressed.*
[Ruby:] "Showing some teeth, are you? I did not favor doing this immediately but I suppose I will have to start this discussion off with clout of my own. I will not be defending my OG-Joshi World Title until Rose is off the roster. And you have until the next PPV to make that happen. If you get rid of Rose before the main event of that show, I will be glad to defend the Title against an opponent of your choosing. Otherwise, that event will mark the final appearance in OG-Joshi of its most prestigious award."
*Jean gulps and looks altogether pale. Luke holds her hand and they take a few seconds of silence to absorb what Ruby just said.*
[Ruby:] "Well, Coach? Am I still being presumptuous by expecting you to do the right thing?"
*Jean is unable to look Ruby in the eye and her glance floats over to Meg. Breaking visual contact with Ruby and focusing on the garishly dressed Meg gives Jean some strength.*
[MJC:] "I'm... curious as to your associate's presence here."
[Ruby:] "Oh you remember Megan don't you?"
[MJC:] "Of course I do, I announced the Battalion after all. I know all that happened between the Canada Brothers and Geese. The attacks and... injuries. *Ruby winces* But I'm wondering why she is here now."
[Ruby:] "A bargaining chip."
[MJC:] "Then let's hear your offer."
[Ruby:] "You are under the false impression that Rose Moreno-"
[MJC:] "Your sister."
[Ruby:] "In name only. You believe her to be...valuable. I suggest you are mistaken and intend to prove it."
[MJC:] "She is valuable in ways you likely wouldn't understand."
[Ruby:] "Don't give me the 'everyone is special in their own way' speech. Carter. I hate agreeing with Walker but you do come across as sugary sweet as a cupped pastry sometimes."
*Luke grins a bit which annoys Ruby.*
[Ruby:] "Mr. Kisiera, do you have something to say?"
[Luke:] "She is pretty darn sweet."
*Jean looks over at Luke and kisses him on his cheek, Ruby winces again.*
[Ruby:] "My fault for asking. Back to the matter at hand. My sister has absolutely no in-ring talent. And while Megan is making strides in her career, she is still somewhat 'stuck,' as some might say, in the middle of the card."
[MJC:] "Unless I'm mistaken, didn't Meg and Anne O'Malley defeat the Reyes Sisters recently?"
[Ruby:] "You're mistaken as to significance, not as to fact. Megan has barely faced any real competition, especially in her somewhat floundering singles career."
*MJC's face turns somewhat red and Luke notices. He tries to break the tension.*
[Luke:] "LAWL has fish now?"
[MJC:] "Marie and Grace are two of the best in LAWL no, in the world."
[Ruby:] "In your world, perhaps. In the grown up reality of things, they are skirting by solely on their last name. Fittingly, much as Rose is trying to do."
*MJC scowls a bit and Ruby notices, nodding her head.*
[Ruby:] "Regardless, I am offering a small olive branch to you and Rose. She will have one more opportunity to wrestle in OG-Joshi before I make good on my earlier promise."
[MJC:] "You mean, threat."
[Ruby:] "Call it what you will. I simply intend to prove that my sister's abilities are of the type below even OG-Joshi's threshold of talent. And that when faced with a choice between employing her services rather then mine, only a naive and self-destructive fool would choose the former."
[MJC:] "I think I see where you are going with this. You want Rose to wrestle Meg?"
[Ruby:] "Exactly. Let my understudy completely humiliate my 'sister' and it will make this situation so much easier for you. You would get to justify to the roster and to your self that Rose does not deserve continued employment. And after then doing the right thing in firing her, you will get to keep the services of your World Champion, the guiding light of Destiny."
[MJC:] "I'm not against the match you proposed. I actually think the fans would really enjoy it. But it seems only fair, since you wish to compare the Moreno sisters, that we put you in another match as well."
[Ruby:] "I was quite clear when I said I would not be defending my World Title until-"
[MJC:] "You were clear so allow me the same luxury. Before the PPV I would like you to wrestle someone on the roster that I choose in a non-title match. Let's see how you do in an OG-Joshi ring when your opponent can actually prepare for you."
[Ruby:] "Cute. Who do you have in mind?"
[MJC:] "I know Jenny McLanahan is going to be busy at LAWLiday defending her OMG Title-"
[Ruby:] "Against a certain suspended OG-Joshi wrestler."
[MJC:] "I know Jenny can defeat you, we've already seen it. And I believe her long time partner and former multi promotional Champion. Kaori NiGHT, can beat you as well."
[Ruby:] "Hmmm. Kaori. The self-proclaimed "Queen" of Joshi wrestling. I'll admit to being highly interested in that match. She is one of the few OG-Joshi 'legends' I have not yet had the pleasure to face. The other two being Haley Cannon and poor Diane Cavuto."
[MJC:] "Hey-"
*MJC turns even more red but Ruby puts her hands up, actually apologetically*
[Ruby:] "No disrespect intended. I sincerely mourn her career and injuries as well. I was not making...light...of what happened. Her situation was further proof that Holly needed to be dealt with and deserved what she got."
Agent 0 suddenly sends a hard look to Ruby*
[MJC:] "Wait...are you saying-"
[Ruby:] "No, I was not remotely related to the attack on Walker. Did I enjoy seeing the aftermath? Certainly. But I had no role in it."
[MJC:] "Fine, let's just finish up. So Meg will face Rose at the next Voltage and you will face Kaori at the following one. Agreed?"
[Ruby:] "I I think it will become quite clear after watching Meg embarrass Rose that you have no need for her on your roster. But I don't back down from a challenge like Walker used to and I'll be happy to face Kaori NiGHT."
[MJC:] "I'm sure the feeling will be mutual."
[Ruby:] "My final question for you concerns who you have in mind to face me for the World Title at the PPV?"
[MJC:] "Easy. Visper Karr. She was the World Champion for years and due to the shady circumstances of your win, she has earned an automatic rematch. I expect her to regain her Title. After she does, Kat Black will get her legitimate rematch."
[Ruby:] "I have no problem with facing Visper again. You just see to it that I still express interest in attending the PPV."
[MJC:] "What is your alternative? Just leave and never defend the Title? Then what was the point of even becoming Champion?"
[Ruby:] "Don't presume to know my intentions and I won't do the same for you. Just remember what is at stake here and what your duties as Coach entail. If this was Geese, he'd already have fired Rose."
[MJC:] "Using Geese as your standard for decision making seems a little strange given past interactions with him."
[Ruby:] "I need no reminder of that. If there's nothing more, I believe we are done-"
[Agent 0:] "Wait. Where is Jarec?"
[Ruby:] "I must confess to having no idea to what you are referring to."
[Agent 0:] "I must confess to not buying into your bullshit. We are well aware of who was recently put in charge of your security team."
[Ruby:] "If you know so much, then why do you waste my time with questions below your 'intelligence'?"
[Agent 0:] "You send a message to him. If he ever again tries to pull what he did at Ragnarok-"
[Ruby:] "You are in no position to make threats. Clyde found that little 'gift' for you, not any members of your team of ruffians. Genji is inferior to Gauntlet and I would suggest you handle your own business. Now, if we are truly done here-"
*Ruby looks around and sees no one is planning on talking.*
[Ruby:] "Good. Coach, Megan and I will see you at the next Voltage."
*MJC and Luke stand up and exit the room. Agent 0 sees one of the Gauntlet agents smirking at him and throws a small ball bearing which the agent catches.*
[Agent 0:] "That's the bullet you tried to kill me with five years ago. Thought you'd want it back so you could try harder next time."
*The other agent starts laughing in a somewhat maniacal way*
[Jarec (?)] "Good mem-"
[Ruby:] "I said we are done here."
*Ruby looks up and glares at the Agent who then suddenly bows his head in shame.*
[Jarec (?)] "Yes ma'am."
[Agent 0:] "Hmph, so it is true."
*Agent 0 leaves the room as Ruby glares at him.*