Post by Ria Nightshade on Jul 20, 2016 16:07:32 GMT -5
The night. Some fear it, some embrace it and others are consumed by it. It's a time for sleep, partying and uninterrupted gaming sessions. What one does in the night can wholly vary from person to person. On this particular night, a woman stands alone in an abandoned alley. Little light seems to illuminate the alley, almost as if some outside force is blocking it out. The little light that seems visible is gently glowing at the end of a cigarette in the woman's left hand. In her right hand is a cellphone, one she's holding out and up. It appears that she's recording something.
[Woman] Hiiii...
The woman says this in an odd and drawn out manner, an unsettling grin on her face.
[Woman] So... Who is Ria Nightshade? *I* am Ria Nightshade!
The grin returns again only to shortly fade.
[Ria] I've always been told it's rude not to introduce oneself, so here we are. I'm not one for boasting, but I should probably divulge a bit about me. I'm from Kyoto, Japan, or at least that's what I'm going to claim. I'm probably about 26, give or take a few years. I enjoy walks on the beach during sunsets, roses and kicking people in the face - Very - Hard. I don't pity those that have and yet want. I'm of the attitude that if you want something, you take it instead of whining and crying about not having it. The problem with such an attitude is that if you're weak, you're not capable of taking. I promise anyone who's watching that I am many things, but weak is something I'm not. Maybe it's because of my upbringing? Maybe I had one or two abusive parents? Maybe I was a foster child, bouncing from one crappy home to the next? Maybe my parents weren't abusive, but instead neglectful? Maybe they were into the drug scene and I followed suit? Whatever the reason may be, just know weakness isn't a word that can properly describe me.
Ria takes a slow drag off of her cigarette before letting the smoke slowly pour out of her mouth. She giggles.
[Ria] It does make me question: what is real 'strength'? Is it never giving up in the face of adversity? Is it the ability to lift ridiculous amounts of weight? Or is it something that's not so easily measured? Different people will have different answers for such a question. I believe that strength comes from within, from an ideal you draw inspiration from. For me, that's the less fortunate. That being said, there's also different types of people and their personal fortunes vary. A man who lost his job due to drug abuse isn't less fortunate, he's undisciplined and selfish. A child being picked on by a group of bullies is less fortunate. A person that ruins their relationship for an affair isn't less fortunate. A girl too young and weak to fight against being sold into sex slavery is less fortunate. I don't pity those that are stupid and selfish. I pity those that can't escape the cruel reality they struggle against everyday.
Ria cracks her neck and rolls her shoulders. She takes a look around at the destitute alley and smirks.
[Ria] For those of you thinking 'Get to the point already!', you're in luck! I've very recently signed a contract with Ladies All-Star Wrestling. It is there that I hope to conduct a, shall we say, social experiment of sorts. My goal is to help these less fortunate people I spoke of just a minute ago. You may be wondering how? Am I going to give my salary up to those that need it? Perhaps. Will I volunteer my free time at a homeless shelter? A noble venture indeed. However, I have a plan that will help these souls while also bringing myself some enjoyment... I'm going to plunge LAW into chaos! Now obviously that's easier said than done. There's a number of fine athletes competing in LAW, so words alone mean little. I happen to be a woman of action anyway, so that's fine. If I'm to succeed, what I need more than anything is exposure. What better way to gain exposure than to win a championship? Now I'm no rookie. I realize title shots are earned, not merely given away. I have zero qualms about that. In fact, I welcome the challenge! If there's one thing I enjoy more than a revolution, it's the blood spilt during one! And make no mistake about it, I plan to start a revolution.
Ria takes one more drag on the cigarette before tossing it down the dark alley. She leans against a wall and cocks her head sideways a bit.
[Ria] I'm curious as to how my arrival will be welcomed by the starlets of LAW. I wonder if any of you know what it's like to be in danger? Not just a high pressure situation, but true, inescapable danger. It's one thing to be in the ring opposed by another that wants to win. But how will you react when opposed by someone that has nothing but malicious intent? Some people would try to rationalize the situation? 'What have I done to this person? Why are they so intent on hurting me?' I've been psychoanalyzed more times than I care to count at this point in my life. Every time, these so called professionals try to break me down, attempt to 'fix' me. I always respond the same way... I hurt people. It's just what I do. Their psychobabble bullshit doesn't affect me. I don't think, I just do. So many people concern themselves with societal norms. What will their family think, their friends and, in our case, the fans? These are thoughts that haven't and don't cross my mind. Can one be considered a sinner if they see no wrong in what they do? Ration, morality says yes. But what if the person lacks such things? If you were ask one hundred people their views on grey areas, I can promise you won't have a one hundred percent clear view on right and wrong. I plan to test everyone's limits. See you soon, girls!
With a wink while blowing a kiss, Ria ends her video.
[Woman] Hiiii...
The woman says this in an odd and drawn out manner, an unsettling grin on her face.
[Woman] So... Who is Ria Nightshade? *I* am Ria Nightshade!
The grin returns again only to shortly fade.
[Ria] I've always been told it's rude not to introduce oneself, so here we are. I'm not one for boasting, but I should probably divulge a bit about me. I'm from Kyoto, Japan, or at least that's what I'm going to claim. I'm probably about 26, give or take a few years. I enjoy walks on the beach during sunsets, roses and kicking people in the face - Very - Hard. I don't pity those that have and yet want. I'm of the attitude that if you want something, you take it instead of whining and crying about not having it. The problem with such an attitude is that if you're weak, you're not capable of taking. I promise anyone who's watching that I am many things, but weak is something I'm not. Maybe it's because of my upbringing? Maybe I had one or two abusive parents? Maybe I was a foster child, bouncing from one crappy home to the next? Maybe my parents weren't abusive, but instead neglectful? Maybe they were into the drug scene and I followed suit? Whatever the reason may be, just know weakness isn't a word that can properly describe me.
Ria takes a slow drag off of her cigarette before letting the smoke slowly pour out of her mouth. She giggles.
[Ria] It does make me question: what is real 'strength'? Is it never giving up in the face of adversity? Is it the ability to lift ridiculous amounts of weight? Or is it something that's not so easily measured? Different people will have different answers for such a question. I believe that strength comes from within, from an ideal you draw inspiration from. For me, that's the less fortunate. That being said, there's also different types of people and their personal fortunes vary. A man who lost his job due to drug abuse isn't less fortunate, he's undisciplined and selfish. A child being picked on by a group of bullies is less fortunate. A person that ruins their relationship for an affair isn't less fortunate. A girl too young and weak to fight against being sold into sex slavery is less fortunate. I don't pity those that are stupid and selfish. I pity those that can't escape the cruel reality they struggle against everyday.
Ria cracks her neck and rolls her shoulders. She takes a look around at the destitute alley and smirks.
[Ria] For those of you thinking 'Get to the point already!', you're in luck! I've very recently signed a contract with Ladies All-Star Wrestling. It is there that I hope to conduct a, shall we say, social experiment of sorts. My goal is to help these less fortunate people I spoke of just a minute ago. You may be wondering how? Am I going to give my salary up to those that need it? Perhaps. Will I volunteer my free time at a homeless shelter? A noble venture indeed. However, I have a plan that will help these souls while also bringing myself some enjoyment... I'm going to plunge LAW into chaos! Now obviously that's easier said than done. There's a number of fine athletes competing in LAW, so words alone mean little. I happen to be a woman of action anyway, so that's fine. If I'm to succeed, what I need more than anything is exposure. What better way to gain exposure than to win a championship? Now I'm no rookie. I realize title shots are earned, not merely given away. I have zero qualms about that. In fact, I welcome the challenge! If there's one thing I enjoy more than a revolution, it's the blood spilt during one! And make no mistake about it, I plan to start a revolution.
Ria takes one more drag on the cigarette before tossing it down the dark alley. She leans against a wall and cocks her head sideways a bit.
[Ria] I'm curious as to how my arrival will be welcomed by the starlets of LAW. I wonder if any of you know what it's like to be in danger? Not just a high pressure situation, but true, inescapable danger. It's one thing to be in the ring opposed by another that wants to win. But how will you react when opposed by someone that has nothing but malicious intent? Some people would try to rationalize the situation? 'What have I done to this person? Why are they so intent on hurting me?' I've been psychoanalyzed more times than I care to count at this point in my life. Every time, these so called professionals try to break me down, attempt to 'fix' me. I always respond the same way... I hurt people. It's just what I do. Their psychobabble bullshit doesn't affect me. I don't think, I just do. So many people concern themselves with societal norms. What will their family think, their friends and, in our case, the fans? These are thoughts that haven't and don't cross my mind. Can one be considered a sinner if they see no wrong in what they do? Ration, morality says yes. But what if the person lacks such things? If you were ask one hundred people their views on grey areas, I can promise you won't have a one hundred percent clear view on right and wrong. I plan to test everyone's limits. See you soon, girls!
With a wink while blowing a kiss, Ria ends her video.