Post by Naughty Girls on Nov 16, 2016 19:59:38 GMT -5
Breaktime at the Red Gym, it would appear, as Etsuko stands outside of the large structure pressing her back against the white panel wall. Her arms are folded and attention toward the empty field that seems to encompass the entire building and why not? Inside houses a sacrificial chamber. Not for actual lives, but for pre sacrifices of the red mask. Several have worn the mask marking their sacrifice a complete success, others...have eluded it. For the past few weeks one of these masks has been prepping itself, becoming a constant reminder of where Etsuko stands and where she can be standing in a matter of days. That mask, of course, being Mackenzie's. Perhaps the greatest sacrifice Etsuko could thus far offer her Goddess. For now though, Etsuko doesn't need to be getting ahead of herself.
Etsuko: So close...so far. So close...so far. So close...so far.
Letting out a deep sigh of dissatisfaction, Etsuko shifts herself slightly keeping her arms linked together.
Etsuko: That is the story of my career. Whether it be making it to the finals of a tournament, making it to the finals of a battle royal, or just making it to a title match in general. There is always something that prompts me to slip up in the end. I understand that most would consider it to be “choking under the pressure”. In my case it is seeing to it that my Goddess becomes pleased by my efforts. But thus far, I have not given Her anything to be proud of. Nothing to put my name to Her ear. This week, I am hoping for things to become different.
Etsuko momentarily pushes herself about an inch from the wall before going right back against it.
Etsuko: So do not think that because it has been this way before that it is set to continue, Miss. Mackenzie. I understand the lesson of those that do not learn from history are only doomed to repeat it. I have learned, I have looked back upon my efforts, and I am doing my best to change.
A quick glance toward the camera to help show the truth behind her words.
Etsuko: At the Queen of the Ring tournament, I came up short. For a few days, I was angry. Angry until the realization of what my anger would get me hit me. Nothing. It did not matter whom I hurt just as it did not matter what I did. My fate was sealed that at Night of Glory our paths would collide. So do not think I am taking this as a second prize. I will not belittle my efforts and I will hope you will not as well.
Wouldn't make sense for Mackenzie to, but with some you never know.
Etsuko: As I watched you last week, you were priding on your title and how long you have held it. Something you assumed would garner you a far better deal. Well, now you have your chance to prove it. Your days are impressive as are your defences, so clearly do not think I am taking you lightly.
What can Mackenzie think? Anything?
Etsuko: Lastly, do not think my presence this past week was an effort to cost you your match. You were competing so, as I told Miss. Nikki, I simply wished to see how you would perform. What would another pair of eyes do to you? Apparently enough. What were you thinking, Miss. Mackenzie? As you watched me come down toward the ring. Did you think I would assault you? Get some early advantage? Look for a potential weak point to exploit? Do you find me lacking in such honor?
Etsuko shakes her head in disbelief.
Etsuko: If nothing, I have been the most honorable one here thus far. I do not view anyone as beneath me, I simply question their beliefs. I do not find myself referring to people as stepping stones, I simply step on their faces. I do not look to attack from a blind angle there are just times the opposition is not ready. I would not have touched you, Miss. Mackenzie, it is near deplorable that you would think such a thing. But...maybe you are merely cautious.
The joshi implies with a shrug of her shoulders.
Etsuko: After all, you have held the title for so long have you not? If that has become the case, then it is perhaps worriesome that you would consider it a burden at this point.
Another sigh followed up by a sympathetic expression.
Etsuko: Look, Miss. Mackenzie, maybe you are not ready to hold onto a title for so long. The desire to keep a hold of it has become a pressure. But do not worry, your mask has been...incubating these past few weeks. It is more than ready to receive you as a sacrifice. You, your title, and your position. Then, and perhaps only then, the Red Lady will look upon me.
Etsuko finally pushes herself away from the wall, for good this time as she steadies herself on her feet looking about ready to head back inside.
Etsuko: You almost made it a year, Miss. Mackenzie. Almost.
On that note, Etsuko turns and makes her way back inside as the scene
fades in red.
Etsuko: So close...so far. So close...so far. So close...so far.
Letting out a deep sigh of dissatisfaction, Etsuko shifts herself slightly keeping her arms linked together.
Etsuko: That is the story of my career. Whether it be making it to the finals of a tournament, making it to the finals of a battle royal, or just making it to a title match in general. There is always something that prompts me to slip up in the end. I understand that most would consider it to be “choking under the pressure”. In my case it is seeing to it that my Goddess becomes pleased by my efforts. But thus far, I have not given Her anything to be proud of. Nothing to put my name to Her ear. This week, I am hoping for things to become different.
Etsuko momentarily pushes herself about an inch from the wall before going right back against it.
Etsuko: So do not think that because it has been this way before that it is set to continue, Miss. Mackenzie. I understand the lesson of those that do not learn from history are only doomed to repeat it. I have learned, I have looked back upon my efforts, and I am doing my best to change.
A quick glance toward the camera to help show the truth behind her words.
Etsuko: At the Queen of the Ring tournament, I came up short. For a few days, I was angry. Angry until the realization of what my anger would get me hit me. Nothing. It did not matter whom I hurt just as it did not matter what I did. My fate was sealed that at Night of Glory our paths would collide. So do not think I am taking this as a second prize. I will not belittle my efforts and I will hope you will not as well.
Wouldn't make sense for Mackenzie to, but with some you never know.
Etsuko: As I watched you last week, you were priding on your title and how long you have held it. Something you assumed would garner you a far better deal. Well, now you have your chance to prove it. Your days are impressive as are your defences, so clearly do not think I am taking you lightly.
What can Mackenzie think? Anything?
Etsuko: Lastly, do not think my presence this past week was an effort to cost you your match. You were competing so, as I told Miss. Nikki, I simply wished to see how you would perform. What would another pair of eyes do to you? Apparently enough. What were you thinking, Miss. Mackenzie? As you watched me come down toward the ring. Did you think I would assault you? Get some early advantage? Look for a potential weak point to exploit? Do you find me lacking in such honor?
Etsuko shakes her head in disbelief.
Etsuko: If nothing, I have been the most honorable one here thus far. I do not view anyone as beneath me, I simply question their beliefs. I do not find myself referring to people as stepping stones, I simply step on their faces. I do not look to attack from a blind angle there are just times the opposition is not ready. I would not have touched you, Miss. Mackenzie, it is near deplorable that you would think such a thing. But...maybe you are merely cautious.
The joshi implies with a shrug of her shoulders.
Etsuko: After all, you have held the title for so long have you not? If that has become the case, then it is perhaps worriesome that you would consider it a burden at this point.
Another sigh followed up by a sympathetic expression.
Etsuko: Look, Miss. Mackenzie, maybe you are not ready to hold onto a title for so long. The desire to keep a hold of it has become a pressure. But do not worry, your mask has been...incubating these past few weeks. It is more than ready to receive you as a sacrifice. You, your title, and your position. Then, and perhaps only then, the Red Lady will look upon me.
Etsuko finally pushes herself away from the wall, for good this time as she steadies herself on her feet looking about ready to head back inside.
Etsuko: You almost made it a year, Miss. Mackenzie. Almost.
On that note, Etsuko turns and makes her way back inside as the scene
fades in red.