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 ||It is the day after Weezle has found out that Sovereign has forced him into defending the TXT belts against Arn and Sly... and WITH Big Red as his partner. Even as Weezle, Ravyn, and Keoki eat at a four star restaurant, the topic cannot escape their conversation.|| What about dropping the titles? What?! You lose the match. Sure, Arn and Sly become champions, but it keeps Red from getting a belt. Then, seeing as the Brawny Brothers said they will take any challenges, you challenge them with someone more respectable. ||Weezle ponders the suggestion for a moment.|| Yes... But there are a few problems. One, that would involve me dropping the title. I want to retire without ever dropping that belt. And secondly, what if Sovereign appoints a match before Brendan can? What if Sovereign appointed a match of Red and someone against Arn and Sly before Brendan could give me a shot? Then not only would I have lost the belt, but Big Red would be holding the it. ||Now Keoki thinks for a second.|| Damn. I know... Damned if you do, damned if you don't. It's either Big Red is the champ, or I'm not. Did you hear what he said? Who? Big Red. Nope. He said he wants to win the match. He is willing to work with you instead of against you. Really? Yep. Well, to respond, all I have to say is, I am the man who assassinated JFK. What? I shot JFK. I don't get it. I'm lying. So is Red. I don't believe him. Do I think he's changed? Not really. I don't think he was ever as scummy as the rest of Biohazard, but I don't think he's this great nice guy who is going to put everything behind him and fight with me. But he says he wants to win the titles. When he was first told that he would be in a match with you, he was quite happy to be able to face you, but when he was told that he would be fighting with you for the titles, his attitude changed. Yea, whoopdy-friggin'-doo. If he was so gung-ho on destroying me, what makes you think he still doesn't want to? He's just trying to pull the wool over my eyes. Check... and mate! ||Keoki gives Weezle some faux applause, and Weezle takes a mini-bow, much to Ravyn's chagrin.|| I still think you should be a little more trusting of Big Red. Are y-- STOP! I know what you're going to say. I'm not asking you to trust him like you trust Keoki or myself, but I think you should trust him enough to look at the match as a two-on-two, not three-on-one. ||Weezle takes a sip of water before responding.|| I'll think about it. Thank you. ||Weezle takes another sip of water.|| Done. And? No chance in hell! The only way Big Red will ever get his hands on one of OUR TXT belts is if he buys one from the souvenir stand before the show. ...Ass. Come on... This guy hounded us for weeks, trying to split our heads open. Now you want us to forgive him? What next... you're going to think that Hussein means it when he says he's not evil? Ok, that's different. All I'm saying is-- That's great. What I am saying is that it's over. Discussion closed. Trust for Red zero. ||Weezle looks around for a waiter.|| Now, where's our food? ||For the next minute, the trio sit in relative silence. Ravyn glares at Weezle, who coyly stares back. Meanwhile Keoki chews away at the complimentary garlic bread with his head down, so as not to get yelled at.|| I know you mean well, but it's just... you're wrong. Oh, thanks a lot. Don't value my opinion, jus-- That's just it. What? It's your opinion. Your opinion is neither my opinion or, necessarily, the facts. I don't know what the facts are, but I do know that my opinion differs from yours. And I also know that I am going to make decisions based on my opinions, not yours. SO, while I do value your opinion and always welcome you to share it, in this case I am not going to listen to it. ||Ravyn continues to glare at Weezle.|| Was it the kiev you ordered? ||Ravyn doesn't answer, but eases her face as the waiter comes by.|| Haddock for you sir, haggis for you, and chicken kiev for the lady. Enjoy your meal! ||Weezle smirks at Ravyn as the three dig into their meals. Throughout the meal, there is little talking. But once Keoki finishes his haggis, Weezle sparks another conversation.|| Man... how did you eat that? Well, once it's cut up, you use your fork --you know, that pronged thingey-- grabbed some meat, or entrails, whatever, and stuck it in my mouth. Then I-- Haha. Really though, that stuff is... ick. You would think so, would you not? But once you try it, you will be pleasently surprised. You're saying that a bag of organs is tasty? I recommend it the next time we are out. I dunno... You have some the next time we're out, and I'll give you twenty bucks. Deal! ||As Ravyn sets her fork and knife down, she can only shake her head.|| What? You're not still ticked about Big Red, are you? Cripes, it's Brendan with Keoki and Red with you. I'm going to have to quit just to go a minute without getting bitched at! It's... you know! Yes, I know what you think. But come on... don't get all pissy over Red. Hey, if I trust Red a bit, will you stop all this? Yes. Fine! I won't kick him as soon as I see him. You happy now? Almost. Almost?! *sigh* Fine. I'll tag him in. In a non-violent manner. Better? Much. Finally! Now let's get out of here. I'll get the bill, you take care of the tip. ||As Ravyn searches through her purse for enough money to leave, Weezle and Keoki head to the front with the check.|| ||End|| |
