Kenzi flexed her leg and grimaced a bit as she walked out of the Trainer’s Office at LAW’s corporate office. While they hadn’t cleared her to wrestle on LAW 52, they had green lit her for Queen of the Ring. That was something, but it still bothered her that she wouldn’t have a chance to step in the ring next weekend and compete. Still, that didn’t mean that she couldn’t go there and support the other women on the roster.
Kenzi gave Dog a squeeze, then held up the tiny Welsh Corgi, rubbing her nose against his. “What do you say we get out of here and get some ice cream before we head back home, huh?” Dog licked her face and she smiled as she gave him another squeeze and tucked him in her arms, heading towards the exit.
Last Edit: Aug 1, 2016 5:50:32 GMT -5 by Kenzi Grey
Post by Ria Nightshade on Jul 31, 2016 13:52:42 GMT -5
Surprises. Sometimes, they're great. Other times, they can be awful. Situation, context and other variables answer the question of what type of surprise a person experienced. Kenzi Gray was about to have a surprise of her own. As she exited the LAW offices, Ria Nightshade was leaning against the building's wall just right of the door.
[Ria] Seems someone might be having issues...
The statement was intentionally vague and could be answered any different number of ways... Just the way Ria likes it.
Last Edit: Jul 31, 2016 13:53:14 GMT -5 by Ria Nightshade
Post by Kenzi Grey on Jul 31, 2016 14:08:42 GMT -5
Kenzi paused, looking over at the woman that had just spoke. Indeed, her statement had been rather cryptic, but Kenzi was never one to overly concern herself with details. Instead, she just assumed that she knew what the woman was talking about, not wanting to be rude. “Oh! I think it will be fine…” Kenzi looked down at her knee, moving it around, then back up at the woman, “…deep tissue bruise. I could totes still fight, but they are just being assholes about it because they are pissed that I am #1 in the LAW Power Rankings!”
Kenzi smiled, offering her hand as she shifted Dog under left shoulder, “Sorry! I’m Kenzi…and this is Dog!” She shook her left arm and the Welsh Corgi gave a tiny bark.
Post by Ria Nightshade on Jul 31, 2016 14:26:39 GMT -5
Ria approached Kenzi, ignoring the offered hand before petting Dog. The cute little creature seemed to recoil a bit at Ria's touch. She gave Kenzi a smile that just seemed uncomfortable. She circled the woman a bit, looking her over. Ria stopped just to her left, very much in Kenzi's personal bubble.
[Ria] Ria is what they call me. While I'm sure that bruise doesn't bother you much, that's not what I was talking about anyway...
Ria started circling Kenzi again, speaking as she did.
[Ria] I've watched older episodes, you know. I've seen what you do and have to deal with... It seems to me that you have a bit of a black cloud over you, honey. I'd call that unfortunate, but such is life for some of us. I walk with Hell above me every day. What I don't understand is that you seem to apologize every time an unfortunate incident happens. Why is that?
As she spoke the last line, Ria came to a stop behind Kenzi, just enough space between them that they weren't touching. The game, in Ria's mind, had begun.
Post by Kenzi Grey on Jul 31, 2016 14:57:59 GMT -5
Kenzi wasn't really sure what Ria's deal was or why she kept circling her like a shark. She shrugged, assuming it was either an Asian thing or Ria really was trying to get a good look at what she was working with. She turned around, facing her with a forced smile, "Ria, I'm flattered...really I am honey, but I'm kinda in a relationship right now."
Kenzi gave a shy grin, "Not that you're not cute...you totally are, but you know..." She looked around as if someone was listening, then leaned in and whispered, "...some people get really jelly!"
She stepped back, holding up Dog, "Right Dog! Tina and Colin are soooooo jealous!" The little Corgi barked in response.
Post by Ria Nightshade on Jul 31, 2016 15:29:26 GMT -5
Ria didn't resume her circling, staying still. Her smile had faded, leaving her stoned faced. She stared directly into Kenzi's eyes, seemingly piercing into them.
[Ria] Jealousy means nothing to me. Nor do 'traditional' relationships. I come from a world of taking what I want. But not concerning myself with that, you seemed to dodge my earlier point. You seem to be having issues with those around you. What do they call you? Crazy? Weird? What other pain and strife do they bring you?
Ria's smile had returned by this point, just as creepy as before. This time, Ria leaned in and whispered into Kenzi's ear.
[Ria] Aren't you sick of not belonging, not fitting in?
Post by Kenzi Grey on Jul 31, 2016 21:01:27 GMT -5
Kenzi was silent as Ria’s words whirled around inside her head. It was certainly true, Kenzi had been ostracized by most of the LAW roster. A majority of her time before had been her attempting to find acceptance by her peers, yet she rarely found it…
“Crazy…”
“Weird…”
Ria was correct. She was called all of these things and more. Her run in with Jamilyn Cornett and the humiliation she had been put through nearly softened public opinion, but as always, it didn’t take long for the LAW masses to come to the collective opinion that Kenzi Grey just wasn’t their cup of tea. The entire roster had been invited to Roxi’s and Keira’s wedding…even the woman who had cruelly taken advantage of her, then publically shamed her was welcomed. All of this had weighed heavily on her mind…just as Ria had said...but now, there was only acceptance and resentment.
Kenzi returned Ria’s smile, and her whisper, “You know…I’m not…I’m actually glad that I’m not one of those cows.” She stood back, the smile still plastered across her face. “I don’t need or want their acceptance…all I want is the opportunity to prove them all wrong.”
Post by Ria Nightshade on Jul 31, 2016 22:38:06 GMT -5
Ria's smile softened considerably, though there was still something of a demented quality to it. She stood next to Kenzi, wrapping an arm around the smaller woman's shoulders.
[Ria] You're right that you don't need their acceptance. People like us, the world wants us to change. They don't understand us, thus they fear us. We either get locked up in a mental facility with no freedom, or we're drained financially by 'therapy'. It's all a game to break us, 'normalize' us. Normal is nothing to aim for. Embrace who you are, sweetheart. Crazy, weird, it doesn't matter. What matters is being true to yourself.
Kenzi allowed the woman’s words to sink in and hit home. It was like she knew all the right things to say. Over the last few months she had been made to feel like an outsider. The harder she tried, the more obstacles they threw in her path in an attempt to systematically destroy her and drive her out of LAW. Some she had managed to best, like Jenny Tuck. Other’s she had managed to survive, like Jamilyn Cornett. But try as she might…the final obstacle had proven to be the most difficult one of all to get pass…LAW itself holding her back.
Kenzi looked at Ria, the woman’s words penetrating her and giving birth to a spark there that began to burn brighter and brighter. “I think you really get what’s going on here Ria! I mean…it’s like I’ve been banging my fists against this invisible wall in LAW forever! How many of its top talent do I have to beat before I get what I’m owed? Defeating Keira Fisher at Validation should have validated me, but instead Keira got treated like the victor and offered her choice of title opportunities and I got treated like I lost!”
Kenzi shook her head in frustration, “I have done everything they have asked of me. They told me that if I beat a standing champion, that I’d get opportunity! I did that…and they never made good on it. They ordered me into therapy…which I took…knowing that if I didn’t, that would be the excuse they used to push me out. I have done everything they asked of me…but I’m still treated like a second class citizen here!” She stared at Ria, “What do I have to do around here to get what I deserve?!”
Post by Ria Nightshade on Aug 1, 2016 4:16:18 GMT -5
Anyone with a shred of observation skills could see the change in Kenzi's demeanor, much less a person of Ria's talent level. A breakthrough was happening. Slowly but surely, walls were starting to come down. Whether this would be to Kenzi's benefit or detriment, however...
[Ria] Life isn't fair, honey. That includes the wrestling world as well. You've been deceived! It was never about being fair or giving you a legitimate chance. It was so they could get you to 'behave'. They wanted you to conform. You're not meant to be another blank face amongst a sea of the identical. They wanted you to be a sheep.
Ria stood in front of Kenzi, gently placing her hands on the latter's shoulders. She locked gaze with Kenzi again, Ria's eyes burning with intensity.
[Ria] The solution is quite simple... Stop playing by their rules. Stop waiting in line, hoping they'll call your name and give you your chance. TAKE what you want! You've listed plenty of reasons why you deserve it. Survival of the fittest is what applies here. You NEED to be crazy, cutthroat. Very few others are truly watching your back. So don't give them the chance to stab you in it. They already have how many times now? There are three ways to get people to listen to you in this society. The first is love. That clearly hasn't worked for you. The second is respect. It's been shown to you personally that they don't respect you. So that only leaves one option... Fear. You must make them fear you. They lead you to this, so they deserve no sympathy.
Kenzi listened intently and while Ria’s words made sense, there was still a nagging voice in the back of her mind telling her that there was still another way…she could actually get what she deserved. Dr. Steve had done so much to get her through the rough waters of her disorder. It was a constant struggle, but now everything felt like it was finally falling into place. Surely LAW would not continue to deny her…continue to force her to chase after a constantly moving bar? Would they?
Kenzi shook her head, “Look Ria…I feel you…I really do, but maybe fear is just a little bit more than what I had in mind.” Dog barked, and Kenzi gave him quick scratch behind the ear. It was if a switch had been turned as she held the little Corgi tighter, “Thank you for talking to me about my troubles though Ria…I appreciate your perspective.”
Dog barked at Ria again and Kenzi shook him, “HUSH YOU!” She looked back at Ria with an apologetic look, “Sorry about that! He’s probably just hungry! I better get him something.”
Post by Ria Nightshade on Aug 1, 2016 5:29:00 GMT -5
Ria couldn't help but smirk at Dog's barking. It was almost as if the little ball of fluff could tell she might not be a good influence on his owner. When she locked eyes with Kenzi once again, however, her face went serious.
[Ria] I can't and won't force you into anything, Kenzi. I'm just trying to help you. But the path you choose is decided by you and you alone. But I have a warning for you... They WILL backstab you again. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. That's not a threat, simply a heads up... And when it happens, I'll be there; not to mock you or say I told you so... But to help heal you. You'll see me again soon, I can guarantee that...
With that said, Ria pulled a slightly crumpled cigarette out of her pocket, lighting it up before starting to walk off.
Dog sneezed as the smoke enveloped them and Kenzi waved it away, watching the woman walk away. She looked down at her sneezing pet, “Well…she was nice…right Dog?!” Dog wined and Kenzi rolled her eyes, “Whatever! That myth about Asian’s eating dogs is totally not true! Everyone knows that they eat cats!”
Kenzi walked off, with Ria’s words still playing softly in the back of her mind. They couldn’t possibly stab her in the back again and keep her from getting what she earned…could they?
Ria couldn't help but smirk at Dog's barking. It was almost as if the little ball of fluff could tell she might not be a good influence on his owner. When she locked eyes with Kenzi once again, however, her face went serious.
[Ria] I can't and won't force you into anything, Kenzi. I'm just trying to help you. But the path you choose is decided by you and you alone. But I have a warning for you... They WILL backstab you again. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. That's not a threat, simply a heads up... And when it happens, I'll be there; not to mock you or say I told you so... But to help heal you. You'll see me again soon, I can guarantee that...
With that said, Ria pulled a slightly crumpled cigarette out of her pocket, lighting it up before starting to walk off.
As Ria walks away she can hear a mans voice. The man is hiding around the corner as has is not to be seen. All we can see is his shadow.
[Man] You are truly one of the smarts ones. Soon there will be a time in which two sisters will seek for you. You do not know who they are. You will not know when you will cross paths with them. When the time comes, they will find you. They will seek your guidance. The three of you will then be unstoppable.
The man starts to walk away as we see nothing but his shadow disappear.
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