Post by Gentleman George on Nov 10, 2024 13:53:03 GMT
[The locker room after Eddie Kensington’s semi-final match against Paul ‘Pinfall’ Peters. Eddie’s teammates mill about, some congratulating him, others with skeptical looks after the controversial ending. Coach Marcus Harper storms into the room, his face red with frustration. Spotting Eddie, he points to his office with a commanding glare.]
Coach Harper: [angry, voice raised] “Kensington, in my office. Right now.”
[Eddie, still catching his breath and clearly aware of the gravity of the situation, follows Coach Harper into the office, closing the door behind him. The rest of the locker room falls silent, curious about the heated conversation unfolding inside. Coach Harper stands behind his desk, hands braced on the edge as he stares Eddie down.]
Coach Harper: “What were you thinking out there, Eddie? Grabbing the ropes for leverage? That’s not how I trained you! You’re better than that. You’ve got the talent, the drive—this kind of shortcut doesn’t belong in your wrestling.”
Eddie Kensington: [looking down, shifting uncomfortably] “Coach, I… I just got frustrated. Peters was tough, and I didn’t want to lose.”
[As Coach Harper opens his mouth to continue his lecture, the door swings open. The room goes silent as Gentleman George Thompson, the reigning Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, steps in, accompanied by his manager, Lady Victoria Winchester. The sight of the champion in their locker room leaves Eddie’s teammates outside murmuring in surprise and excitement. Coach Harper, still mid-rant, looks stunned as George and Lady Victoria stride in with an air of aristocratic poise.]
Lady Victoria Winchester: [tilting her head with a slight smile] “Mr. Harper, if you don’t mind, we’d like a word with young Mr. Kensington.”
Coach Harper: [hesitating, looking between George and Eddie] “Now, hold on a minute—”
George Thompson: [raising a hand with an elegant but firm gesture] “Thank you, Coach. That will be all.”
[Coach Harper reluctantly leaves, giving Eddie one last disapproving look before closing the door behind him. Eddie stands alone with George and Lady Victoria, still unsure of what to make of this unexpected visit.]
George Thompson: [studying Eddie with an amused smile] “Well, Eddie, I’ve been watching you for a while now. You’ve got something… raw, unpolished. But tonight, I saw more. I saw ambition, the willingness to do what it takes to win. That caught my attention.”
Eddie Kensington: [eyes widening, stammering slightly] “I—I appreciate that, sir. I know the ending wasn’t… proper, but—”
George Thompson: [holding up a hand to silence him] “Let’s not worry about the ‘proper’ way. Sometimes, to achieve greatness, one must abandon propriety. With a mentor like myself, Eddie, you’ll learn to blend skill with cunning. Together, we’ll turn you into a champion—someone who commands respect and fear.”
Lady Victoria Winchester: [smiling approvingly] “Under George’s guidance, you’ll be the champion Oxford dreams of. A true British hero.”
George Thompson: [extending a hand] “What do you say, Eddie? With me in your corner, your future isn’t just promising—it’s certain.”
[Eddie looks at George’s outstretched hand, processing the weight of this opportunity. After a moment’s hesitation, he clasps George’s hand, sealing the beginning of a new chapter.]
[Outside the office, the whispers among Eddie’s teammates grow louder as they realize Eddie’s career is about to take a very different path.]
Coach Harper: [angry, voice raised] “Kensington, in my office. Right now.”
[Eddie, still catching his breath and clearly aware of the gravity of the situation, follows Coach Harper into the office, closing the door behind him. The rest of the locker room falls silent, curious about the heated conversation unfolding inside. Coach Harper stands behind his desk, hands braced on the edge as he stares Eddie down.]
Coach Harper: “What were you thinking out there, Eddie? Grabbing the ropes for leverage? That’s not how I trained you! You’re better than that. You’ve got the talent, the drive—this kind of shortcut doesn’t belong in your wrestling.”
Eddie Kensington: [looking down, shifting uncomfortably] “Coach, I… I just got frustrated. Peters was tough, and I didn’t want to lose.”
[As Coach Harper opens his mouth to continue his lecture, the door swings open. The room goes silent as Gentleman George Thompson, the reigning Commonwealth Heavyweight Champion, steps in, accompanied by his manager, Lady Victoria Winchester. The sight of the champion in their locker room leaves Eddie’s teammates outside murmuring in surprise and excitement. Coach Harper, still mid-rant, looks stunned as George and Lady Victoria stride in with an air of aristocratic poise.]
Lady Victoria Winchester: [tilting her head with a slight smile] “Mr. Harper, if you don’t mind, we’d like a word with young Mr. Kensington.”
Coach Harper: [hesitating, looking between George and Eddie] “Now, hold on a minute—”
George Thompson: [raising a hand with an elegant but firm gesture] “Thank you, Coach. That will be all.”
[Coach Harper reluctantly leaves, giving Eddie one last disapproving look before closing the door behind him. Eddie stands alone with George and Lady Victoria, still unsure of what to make of this unexpected visit.]
George Thompson: [studying Eddie with an amused smile] “Well, Eddie, I’ve been watching you for a while now. You’ve got something… raw, unpolished. But tonight, I saw more. I saw ambition, the willingness to do what it takes to win. That caught my attention.”
Eddie Kensington: [eyes widening, stammering slightly] “I—I appreciate that, sir. I know the ending wasn’t… proper, but—”
George Thompson: [holding up a hand to silence him] “Let’s not worry about the ‘proper’ way. Sometimes, to achieve greatness, one must abandon propriety. With a mentor like myself, Eddie, you’ll learn to blend skill with cunning. Together, we’ll turn you into a champion—someone who commands respect and fear.”
Lady Victoria Winchester: [smiling approvingly] “Under George’s guidance, you’ll be the champion Oxford dreams of. A true British hero.”
George Thompson: [extending a hand] “What do you say, Eddie? With me in your corner, your future isn’t just promising—it’s certain.”
[Eddie looks at George’s outstretched hand, processing the weight of this opportunity. After a moment’s hesitation, he clasps George’s hand, sealing the beginning of a new chapter.]
[Outside the office, the whispers among Eddie’s teammates grow louder as they realize Eddie’s career is about to take a very different path.]