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Post by Rhaps on Jun 6, 2008 8:13:08 GMT -4
The sun looms high in the sky, beating unbearabele heat to the ground below. Rhaps walks up to the door of a run down bar, the sign swinging of rusted hinges, creaking merrily in the stiff breeze as it gently rolls backwards and forwards. He limps his way through the door, some heads turning to gaze upon the face of the newcomer. Some mutely acknowledge Rhaps' existence as they turn back to their own drinks and sorrows, hushed conversations being voiced in quiet tones. A minor look of pain creases across Rhaps' face as he limps his way to the bar, throwing a menaingful look at the bartender. He points to one of the bottles before shooting three fingers up at him, causing the bartender to turn on the spot and fill out three shots. Three shot glasses are slapped out in front of Rhaps and he reaches into his pocket, throwing a wad of money at him.
Bartender: You'eve given me too much.
Rhaps: Keep it, call it a tab. I'll probably be back for some more drinks.
Hovering over the bar there is a television, turned low. A couple of men huddled against the counter cast sidelong glances at it. Rhaps' eyes follow them upwards, noting with disinterest an advert for GHW's upcoming PPV. He turns on the spot instantly, picking up the three shots as he limps over to a table leant in the darkest corner of the room. He slumps into the chair with his back to the wall, placing the shots carefully on the table in front of him. Unceremoniously, he picks the first shot up and necks it, draining the alcohol down his gullet. He places the empty glass on the table before reaching for a second one, repeating the process all over again. As Rhaps reaches for the final shot, the door opens, admitting somebody else to the bar.
TBCB They Know Who
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Post by Amanda Hallsworth on Jun 6, 2008 8:44:06 GMT -4
As Rhaps looks over at the bar door, he puts the third shot glass down trying to make out who it is that walked in. Amanda stood at the door, she looked around the bar and sighed a little. The bartender shouted out to her…
::[.Bartender.]::
Can I get you something love?
Amanda smiles at him and walks over to the bar. She takes a seat on one of the stools and puts her handbag onto the counter, reaching in to grab her purse.
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
I’ll just have an orange juice please.
The bartender nods and walks away to get her the drink she ordered. Amanda turned on the stool and looked around as if she was looking for someone. A few people were looking her way but she just shook them off with a smile and turned back around. The bartender put her drink infront of her and Amanda passed him some money.
::[.Bartender.]::
So what brings you here?
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
Nothing really, I was just taking a walk… And I heard an old friend of mine was around here somewhere.
::[.Bartender.]::
Ahh… See that guy over there, wasn’t he a member of GHW?
Amanda looks over to where the Bartender was pointing. Which was the corner where Rhaps was sat. She couldn’t see clearly because it was dark, but she managed to make out who it was. She turned back to the bartender and smiled, before picking up her drink and bag and walking over to Rhaps..
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
Fancy seeing you here, Rhaps.
Rhaps looked up at Amanda as she stood by his table, a smile cross his face as he stood up to his feet, or more on the leg that wasn’t injured. Amanda leant in an hugged him and then gave him a friendly kiss on the cheek. Rhaps sat back down and pointed at a chair for Amanda to take a seat too, which she did.
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
So what are you doing in here?
Amanda picked up her drink and had a sip of it, then she placed it back on the table and waited for Rhaps to answer her question…
*Tbc by Rhaps* |
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Post by Rhaps on Jun 6, 2008 11:24:58 GMT -4
Rhaps waits before responding, slumping easily back into his chair before motioning for Amanda to do the same. She turns and sees another chair, taking a hold of it before pulling up a seat and sitting herself opposite the Rhapsitastic One. Rhaps leans back in his chair, the shot in his hand as he contemplates his response. Abruptly he downs the final shot before slamming the glass down on the desk, his eyes locking on Amanda's as she takes a sip of her orange juice.
Rhaps: I'm in here trying to keep a low profile. I'm now unemployed and frankly I don't see any good reason to hurry back into the employed life. Sitting here and having shots seems pretty good to me.
Amanda casts a disappointed expression in Rhaps' directions as he waves his hand towards the bartender. He manages to get his attention before he motions towards Amanda. She politely shakes her head. Rhaps nods in response, preceeding to hold up three fingers to indicate a further three shots to be brought over. Both Amanda and Rhaps wait as the bartender slaps the shots on the table, the Safety Ranger leaning in and holding one of the glasses in his hands gingerly.
Rhaps: So what brings you in search of me? You must have been pretty dedicated since I'm sure nobody knew of my movements after GHW?
Rhaps keeps the shot glass firmly in his hand as his eyes grow accustomed to the light, waiting for Amanda to respond.
TBC
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Post by Amanda Hallsworth on Jun 7, 2008 11:57:59 GMT -4
Amanda places the glass of Orange she kept in her hand back onto the table. She cleared her throat and leant forward in the chair a little, looking directly at Rhaps and speaking..
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
Actually, Rhaps… After your last match in GHW, you got up and you left. The least you could have said was goodbye to me, since I WAS your manager and all. But it’s alright, im not really too bothered about that. But here’s the thing…
Rhaps downs the shot instantly before Amanda can continue to speak. She sighs and shakes her head at him a little. He picks up the other shot and raises it to his lips, but before the glass touches, Amanda uses her hand to slam Rhaps’ hand back onto the table and let go of the glass. Rhaps stares at the glass for a moment and then looks up at Amanda, who just smiles and continues to talk..
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
As I was saying… I don’t think you should give up your Wrestling Career just yet. Your way to good at what you do. Out of all people, I should know.
::[.Rhaps.]::
What do you mean? If your asking me to go back to GHW, it aint happening.
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
No, that’s definitely not what im asking. I’m asking you to join the newest and fastest upcoming federation… Where one of the owners there is infact a good friend of mine, and I think yours. EVPW. What do you say?
Amanda looks at Rhaps and studies his face as he ponders over the question. The whole of the bar was silent and just the sound coming from the TV could be heard, an old song playing on it…
*Tbc by Rhaps* |
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Post by Wreckdor the Wreckinator! on Jun 7, 2008 14:23:51 GMT -4
OOC: Sorry Amanda. I know you left a "TBC" and all...  Time passes, and Amanda and Rhaps talk more about everything happening between Rhaps leaving GHW and ending up in a bar in Concord, and everything Amanda did in the time as well. The two people are engrossed in their conversation, and neither one of them notices the sound of a motorcycle stalling outside, or the door of the bar open and slam shut. In the doorway is a large man dressed in a motorcycle helmet, a leather jacket with a blue-and-red taijitu painted on the back, heavy jeans and large steel-toed boots. A few of the people in the bar shrink away from the enormous figure walking across the floor to the bar, where he takes off his helmet and talks with the barman... Wreckingball: I know exactly what you're thinking, I'm not surprised you're surprised. Believe me, I'm glad to be here though... anyways, I'll have a... well, one of whatever y'all drink around here, and I want another drink for those two in the corner, alright? Wreckingball hands the barman the right amount, before quietly slipping another couple of dollars to him... Wreckingball: You got no idea how much this means to me man, thank you...Wreckingball makes his way over to Rhaps and Amanda, who are still unaware of his presence. He slides the tray carrying Rhaps and Amanda's drinks onto the table, before standing behind Rhaps and pulling faces at Amanda. Amanda can't help but laugh, and Rhaps turns around, to see Wreckingball with a drink in his hand. He raises it to the air, and shouts before downing it... Wreckingball: ...To New Beginnings!After drinking, Wreckingball takes off his jacket and throws it onto a nearby chair before sitting down with Rhaps and Amanda. Underneath the jacket, Wreckingball is wearing a "Bike Week 2006" t-shirt with torn sleeves... Wreckingball: ...I'd say I'm pleased to see ya both, but I'd be lying.Wreckingball waits for Rhaps' expression to turn slightly pissed off before continuing... Wreckingball: I'm pretty ecstatic about it really! Yeah, I'll try not to pull that one on ya both again. So, what exactly are the two of ya doing up here in Concord eh?TBC? |
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Post by Rhaps on Jun 7, 2008 18:50:01 GMT -4
Rhaps' expression remains blank as Wreckingball continue to beam a warm smile at the pair of them sat huddled around the table. Amanda returns the smile, genuinely happy at seeing the Metal Warrior again. Rhaps mutely shrugs before he takes the final shot and downs it, throwing his head back as he consumes the alcohol down his gullet. Rhaps nods in the direction of Wreckingball before shaking his hand and nodding to Amanda before standing up. He begins limping his way to the door, much to the confusion of both hsi friends.
Wreckingball: Where are you going? Why don't you stay and have a drink?
Rhaps: No thanks all the same. I've got a few more bars to hit today so I'll talk to you later. Kepp me posted on that federation Amanda.
Rhaps begins moving to the door while both Wreckingball and Amanda jump to their feet, using their speed advantage to place themselves between the Safety Ranger and the door. Wreckingball's face takes on a disappointed cast, sharing a similar look with Amanda while Rhaps merely shrugs and tries to step around them.
TBC?
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Post by Amanda Hallsworth on Jun 7, 2008 19:29:17 GMT -4
Amanda waits for a second to see if HW says anything, which he doesn’t. Instead, he places a hand on Rhaps’ shoulder and stops him from moving anywhere while Amanda speaks to him.
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
What’s gotten into you Rhaps? Look at yourself. You should be getting your injury sorted and going back into what you love… Wrestling.
::[.Rhaps.]::
Excuse me.. I have places to go.
Rhaps sweeps HW’s hand of his shoulder and goes to walk through the middle of HW and Amanda, but it stopped when surprisingly, Amanda pushes him back slightly. This catches everyone’s attention in the bar as Rhaps looks down at Amanda, just as shocked as HW and everyone else is..
::[.Amanda Hallsworth.]::
Snap out of it will you!… Listen, I think I know something that will cheer you up a little.. Wreckingball?
Amanda looks at HW and smirks a little. Just by looking at her face, HW knew what she meant and he walked away to the bar. Amanda pointed to the table they were sat at before and walked beside Rhaps as he sat back down. HW walks back from the bar with one hand behind his back. Amanda takes a seat infront of Rhaps and looks over at him. Rhaps leans back in his chair and folds his arms, but his gaze into emptiness is broken when HW puts a tub of SIC and a spoon on the table infront of him…
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Post by Rhaps on Jun 7, 2008 20:13:23 GMT -4
Rhaps attempts to not stare at the tub of strawberry ice cream, purposely keeping his eyes averted. Wreckingball and Amanda swap a look with each other, both friends smirking as they notice Rhaps' hand twitching feverishly. He takes a hold of the spoon gingerly before holding it loosely in his left hand. Abruptly, Rhaps stands up from the table, beginning wo make his way back to the door again, causing both his friends to look almost crestfallen. They shrug to each other as Rhaps huddles awkwardly as he pushes his way through the door. Amanda begins whispering to Human Wreckingball as to how to snap Rhaps out of his current mood. Wreckingball places looks to one side, a huge grin spreading across his face inexplicably as he springs to his feet and crosses the bar to the door, leaving a bemused Amanda behind. She stands up and follows behind him through the door to the outside of the bar, her vision taking sight of Rhaps and Wreckingball leant against two motorbikes. Rhaps is eating happily from the tub of SIC, the spoon hanging out of his mouth ridiculously as Amanda's eyes fall upoin him, a smile breaking out across her facial features. Rhaps pauses
Rhaps: What? Ok, here's what the Rhapsitastic One is going to do. I'm going to head over to the hospital after this and get my pesky leg looked at after I do just one thing.
Amanda: What's that?
Rhaps: Finish this off. And then after that the Safety Ranger is going to head on over to EVPW and see what I can do about this new fed. Uhh, and one thing quickly, I have no idea what came over me but the cool soothing touch of the SIC has brought the High Flying, Death Defying, Rhapsifying SIC Maniac baby and its time for me to step back into that ring.
Rhaps winks towards his friends by way of thanks, the previous stubborness exhibited instantly dissolving in the face of strawberry ice cream.
TBC?
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