Post by Nick Knight on May 8, 2022 22:26:46 GMT
{ We find James Gilmore and Fiona McFly sitting in an office lounge, eyes glued to their Nintendo Switch tablet screens as they play a wi-fi enabled game of Mario Kart battle mode. While Fiona wasn’t much into the gaming scene growing up, it was JJ who had convinced her that it was a fun pastime. Only this pastime had a bit of a dark twist… }
Fiona McFly: Oh, fucker! Got me with a red shell…
James Gilmore: Sorry, Fi…looks like you lose an article of clothing!
{ Yes, it was Strip Mario Kart…or in Fiona’s case, Fan Service. She took off her leather jacket, revealing a Tifa Lockheart-inspired midriff with the words “Fan Service” boldly stated up front. At that moment… }
Nick Knight: Whoa! What the fuck is going on in here?
{ Fiona mustered a cheeky grin. }
James Gilmore: Ummm…
Fiona McFly: Beardo’s idea.
James Gilmore: …pffft, riiiiiight!
{ Fiona giggled before putting her leather jacket back on. }
Fiona McFly: Well, when the movie comes out New Years 2023, you’ll be seeing plenty of fan love…
James Gilmore: Let’s not go there, Fi…anyhoo, what’s up, Nicky?!
Nick Knight: Management wants us to talk about Joker in the Pack, but if you'd rather play naughty Mario Kart that's cool. Oh and Fi, I own an adult film studio if you're looking for distribution.
{Nick said with a chuckle.}
Fiona McFly: Oh, I wouldn’t go THAT far. Lunar Whale already has the fan love and service you’ll like – I’m actually doing it for Caroline. She’s a diehard, devout Trekkie who can’t wait to see it. There’s fan service, political intrigue, sword and sorcery, love and family…you’ll enjoy it.
{ JJ cleared his throat. }
James Gilmore: That’s what the Joker match is like, a bunch of red-hot elements rolled into one. I just hope and pray I don’t wind up bein’ knocked off a ladder and through a stack of ladders like what happened to you and Abraxes two years ago.
Fiona McFly: I think JJ was the one responsible for that one…
James Gilmore: FI!!! It’s every man for himself – you won the Women’s title that night, if I recall.
{ Fiona smiled. }
Fiona McFly: Maybe…there ought to be a Women’s Joker in the Pack. That’s right, I’m putting that on the record. There should be a women's variant of the Joker!
Nick Knight: I agree, but until then we have to focus on the men's version. My contract is up after NOTI. This is going to be my last match in IWF, so quite frankly I don't give a shit if I win. What I do care about is making sure that a member of The Work doesn't win.
{ JJ nodded. Fiona, however, solemnly shook her head. }
Fiona McFly: Listen Nicky, I understand that you’re not taking your decision lightly, that you mean what you say. But…what the fuck’s the point of living this life when you’ve come so close, yet so far? Somewhere inside of you, there’s this feeling…this feeling you get when you realise that there’s a final dance ahead for you, that you have to take that final step…
{ James closed his eyes. }
James Gilmore: Point bein’, no matter what happens? This ain’t no ending, but rather…it’s a new beginnin’. Besides, the Work’s gonna claim they’ll outwork anyone – and perhaps, they’ll do it to themselves. That’s what alpha jocks do best.
{Nick pinches the bridge of his nose and sighs.}
Nick Knight: Look, I shot my shot. I wasn't good enough and I need to just accept that and move on to whatever is next. So this is both an end and a brand new beginning. Now as for the work outworking themselves I wouldn't count on it, because Terrella is really the only alpha jock in the group.
{ Fiona places a gentle, warm hand on Nicky’s shoulder. }
Fiona McFly: I…I felt the same way six years ago, feeling like I wasn’t good enough. Feeling like I blew my shot. It took me close to four more years, but I…I won the big one at the big one. You push yourself to your absolute best ‘cos at the end of the day, you don’t want to wind up regretting leaving something unfinished.
{ She paused. }
Fiona McFly: As for Terrella? Portia will also be there at ringside to help stir shit up – I’m not about to let that happen. I’ll be there to keep her honest…
{ The Islander alum ginned. }
James Gilmore: We gotta be mindful of Pax and Ulf. I’m sure they’ll have some beefs to settle.
Nick Knight: Fi, I’m thrilled that you’re going to be out there, because there’s no doubt in my mind that Portia will try to get involved. As for Pax and Ulf they seem to mostly have a beef with one another, from what I saw the other night. That really doesn’t concern me though, because I have nothing but respect for those guys. James I seriously hope that you win, but I wouldn’t be pissed if one of them grabbed that briefcase. My number one focus is making sure that The Work rolls snake eyes in Vegas.
{The scene fades to black.}
Fiona McFly: Oh, fucker! Got me with a red shell…
James Gilmore: Sorry, Fi…looks like you lose an article of clothing!
{ Yes, it was Strip Mario Kart…or in Fiona’s case, Fan Service. She took off her leather jacket, revealing a Tifa Lockheart-inspired midriff with the words “Fan Service” boldly stated up front. At that moment… }
Nick Knight: Whoa! What the fuck is going on in here?
{ Fiona mustered a cheeky grin. }
James Gilmore: Ummm…
Fiona McFly: Beardo’s idea.
James Gilmore: …pffft, riiiiiight!
{ Fiona giggled before putting her leather jacket back on. }
Fiona McFly: Well, when the movie comes out New Years 2023, you’ll be seeing plenty of fan love…
James Gilmore: Let’s not go there, Fi…anyhoo, what’s up, Nicky?!
Nick Knight: Management wants us to talk about Joker in the Pack, but if you'd rather play naughty Mario Kart that's cool. Oh and Fi, I own an adult film studio if you're looking for distribution.
{Nick said with a chuckle.}
Fiona McFly: Oh, I wouldn’t go THAT far. Lunar Whale already has the fan love and service you’ll like – I’m actually doing it for Caroline. She’s a diehard, devout Trekkie who can’t wait to see it. There’s fan service, political intrigue, sword and sorcery, love and family…you’ll enjoy it.
{ JJ cleared his throat. }
James Gilmore: That’s what the Joker match is like, a bunch of red-hot elements rolled into one. I just hope and pray I don’t wind up bein’ knocked off a ladder and through a stack of ladders like what happened to you and Abraxes two years ago.
Fiona McFly: I think JJ was the one responsible for that one…
James Gilmore: FI!!! It’s every man for himself – you won the Women’s title that night, if I recall.
{ Fiona smiled. }
Fiona McFly: Maybe…there ought to be a Women’s Joker in the Pack. That’s right, I’m putting that on the record. There should be a women's variant of the Joker!
Nick Knight: I agree, but until then we have to focus on the men's version. My contract is up after NOTI. This is going to be my last match in IWF, so quite frankly I don't give a shit if I win. What I do care about is making sure that a member of The Work doesn't win.
{ JJ nodded. Fiona, however, solemnly shook her head. }
Fiona McFly: Listen Nicky, I understand that you’re not taking your decision lightly, that you mean what you say. But…what the fuck’s the point of living this life when you’ve come so close, yet so far? Somewhere inside of you, there’s this feeling…this feeling you get when you realise that there’s a final dance ahead for you, that you have to take that final step…
{ James closed his eyes. }
James Gilmore: Point bein’, no matter what happens? This ain’t no ending, but rather…it’s a new beginnin’. Besides, the Work’s gonna claim they’ll outwork anyone – and perhaps, they’ll do it to themselves. That’s what alpha jocks do best.
{Nick pinches the bridge of his nose and sighs.}
Nick Knight: Look, I shot my shot. I wasn't good enough and I need to just accept that and move on to whatever is next. So this is both an end and a brand new beginning. Now as for the work outworking themselves I wouldn't count on it, because Terrella is really the only alpha jock in the group.
{ Fiona places a gentle, warm hand on Nicky’s shoulder. }
Fiona McFly: I…I felt the same way six years ago, feeling like I wasn’t good enough. Feeling like I blew my shot. It took me close to four more years, but I…I won the big one at the big one. You push yourself to your absolute best ‘cos at the end of the day, you don’t want to wind up regretting leaving something unfinished.
{ She paused. }
Fiona McFly: As for Terrella? Portia will also be there at ringside to help stir shit up – I’m not about to let that happen. I’ll be there to keep her honest…
{ The Islander alum ginned. }
James Gilmore: We gotta be mindful of Pax and Ulf. I’m sure they’ll have some beefs to settle.
Nick Knight: Fi, I’m thrilled that you’re going to be out there, because there’s no doubt in my mind that Portia will try to get involved. As for Pax and Ulf they seem to mostly have a beef with one another, from what I saw the other night. That really doesn’t concern me though, because I have nothing but respect for those guys. James I seriously hope that you win, but I wouldn’t be pissed if one of them grabbed that briefcase. My number one focus is making sure that The Work rolls snake eyes in Vegas.
{The scene fades to black.}