Post by gvb on Oct 16, 2022 13:20:10 GMT -6
3x02 She Came In Through The Bathroom Window
The Gym
October 10th, 2022
2:58 PM
In the gym we find Clementine Smith reaching down her leg to clasp the underside of her shoe; effortlessly stretching out far more than the average viewer could. This woman was a girl who had definitely spent years training. That's who Adrianna Garcia wasn't expecting to see in the gym at this time given she was carrying some camera equipment with her for filming.
Adrianna Garcia:
No. No.
She uttered under her breath. She looked back at the door and then around the empty room.
Clementine didn't see Adrianna, or hear her with her pods in her ears. She's got a cute bubblegum pink headband on, the black sports bra and matching shorts with the Bien Habille logo on it. Her shoes are a little beat up, showing some wear from her exercise.
Adrianna Garcia:
Hi. Can we talk?
Adrianna caught this blonde, young woman's attention with a polite, petite wave and miming taking out the air pods. Clementine does so, lightly chuckling at the fact she couldn't hear.
Clementine Smith:
Hi! Sorry I was just listening to something there. You ok?
Adrianna Garcia:
Yeah. Just, I had asked to reserve the gym for, well, now so I could film some content for the channel.
Clementine Smith:
Oh! I didn't know the Academy were making gym stuff.
Adrianna Garcia:
No, no, they're not. Mio. My channel. I'm trying to share my whole journey here from start to finish. So I try to keep log all my workouts. When I do graduate and grow a wrestling fan base, they'll have the whole journey they too can follow while they're here.
Clementine Smith:
That makes sense. Wow, you've got a whole plan outside, while I'm here just trying to strengthen my legs and back so I can do that Northern Lights Suplex they taught us on Monday.
Clem rubs her back with a bashful smile, thinking she didn't do her best then.
Adrianna Garcia:
Careful. I'm your opponent on Friday Night, and now I know vas a usar esa suplex.
Clementine Smith:
Ah. I don't speak Spanish I'm afraid.
Adrianna Garcia:
That's an advantage por mi then.
Garcia enjoyed stating that, oddly. She took a step closer to the blonde, tanned opponent she'd meet in the ring in 24 hours.
Adrianna Garcia:
So what do you think of our other opponent?
Clementine Smith:
Kyle? He's cool. We chatted a little bit. I learned he has a pet dove at home. He's a little bit quiet, but I think he'll be a tough challenge. He knows magic…
Clem says with a dramatic pause, wider eyes.
Clementine Smith:
What if he makes one of us disappear?
Clem's head lowered and Adrianna couldn't be sure that was another joke, or a serious question. She chose to act on the former, laughing briefly before she would reply with a smile.
Adrianna Garcia:
You're cute. I wouldn't worry about that.
Clem got a bit nervous here. Adrianna picked up on it but then it made sense why as Clem would explain.
Clementine Smith:
Hopefully! He seems like a nice guy. Everyone's been really nice so far. I had butterflies when they were doing the draft. I learned I've got to do a lot tomorrow since I was last on Helena's list.
Adrianna Garcia:
Yeah I saw that too. I wouldn't worry about the draft order, I'm certainly not going to let it define me as a student here. I'll let my quick-paced wrestling tomorrow drop some jaws, never mind how it'll boost my following.
Clementine Smith:
I'll definitely subscribe. Well, depending on how tomorrow goes…
Clem says making a joke but Adrianna didn't bring forth anything, not even a slight chuckle so Clem jumps the conversation forward.
Clementine Smith:
I know all my family will be watching…and probably judging which, you know, no pressure.
Clem chuckles nervously again, hand behind her back again as she rubs her sore spot.
Adrianna Garcia:
How advantageous.
There's a slight pause as Adrianna recognizes her opponent's background. She shirked it off quickly to gesture to her camera that now began to weigh on her.
Adrianna Garcia:
Anyway, I did book the gym out so if you're all done stretching, I'd like to get on with filming my next video.
Clementine Smith:
Right! Yes. Sorry about that. It was nice meeting you. Good luck on the video.
And Clementine then grabs her water bottle and makes for the door, with a friendly and energetic wave to Adrianna before she disappears through the doors.
The Principal’s Office
October 10th, 2022
8:05 AM
It’s early in the morning, but the principal Gianluigi Vaccaro is already at work in his office, staring at the screen of his laptop as he reads his emails. The first episode of Year 3 is in the books, and it received unanimous compliments from the MWE fans, excited by the potential shown by the new batch of students.
And yet, Gian looks concerned. He likely knows that email word by word by now, but he still reads it again, taking his eyes off it only to quickly glance at the door, waiting for someone.
That someone is none other than the YouTube sensation and Team Jones member The Rizz, finally stepping inside the principal’s office.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Good morning Walter. Please, take a seat.
As he says those words, Gian stands up from his chair to reach the printer, grabbing a physical copy of the email he was reading. As he’s doing this, Rizz walks nonchalantly over to Vaccaro’s desk taking a seat in the chair placed in front of it. Rizz begins messing around with a few of the supplies on Gian’s desk.
The Rizz: Please, Call me Rizz. Walter makes it sound like I’m in trouble. Like I’m under arrest or something. My background check passes right?
Rizz says this jokingly, emphasized by a small chuckle afterwards. That’s when Rizz accidentally knocks a basket of pens over, sending the writing utensils everywhere.
The Rizz: That’s my bad. I’m kind of a klutz. I got you though. Don’t even worry. Fifty two card pickup was like all I played growing up.
The young man quickly dropped to floor, picking the pens up from the ground slowly making his way over to the printers.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Thank you.
Gian replies politely, heading back to his chair and inviting Rizz to do the same.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
And no, you’re not in trouble. Although, there are some serious matters we need to address.
He slides the papers toward Rizz, who begins reading through it. As he does, Gian anticipates the content of the document.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I received a call from our liaison with the network. They weren’t happy with what they called, and I quote, “illegal streaming of pirated content” and a “breach of the exclusivity contract previously signed”.
The choice of words makes it sound like a big deal, raising some concern in the Rizz. The principal is quick to play it down.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Don’t worry though, you’re not getting sued, and neither are we. I talked with them, made them realize the reach you have on your channels and the potential pool of viewers this could bring in.
Rizz relaxes a bit in his seat now, the threat of being sued behind him. He sets the paper back on the desk and leans back in the chair. This was when the motormouth of a rookie really started to go.
The Rizz:Oh yeah? Did you tell them I’m not on Twitch anymore? But the ban didn’t have much effect. My followers just migrated to YouTube. My fans have been asking for more wrestling content on the channel. I was thinking about starting up a podcast. Maybe a highlight show. Oooh we could do some behind the scenes. I mean our opportunities are limitless don’t you think?
Gian nods, his lips curling into a pleased smile.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
That’s what I told them. We saw last year with Shaina the potential that bringing our product to different media has. And, for various reasons, she merely scratched the surface.
He stares at Rizz in silence for a brief moment.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
As long as you don’t air actual matches on your channel, they have no problems with you using footage recorded from their cameras. Of course, there are a few legalities and details you may want to check with your agent or lawyers, but it’s a pretty standard contract.
The Rizz: Okay. I can get behind that.
Rizz nods his head, a sly smirk appearing on his face. He leaned forwards towards Gian, putting his hand to his mouth and speaking in a hushed tone.
The Rizz:
But um… what does this mean for me? I'm not that caught up on the booking side of things, but I’m willing to bet my viewers would love to see me in the next Gold Star Matchup. Watching me in the lead up. Getting to see me in the class. The afterpar-
But um… what does this mean for me? I'm not that caught up on the booking side of things, but I’m willing to bet my viewers would love to see me in the next Gold Star Matchup. Watching me in the lead up. Getting to see me in the class. The afterpar-
Rizz pauses a moment glancing over to Gian.
The Rizz:
I uhh… I meant the post match breakdown. Lots to work with. If you want eyes. I can bring you eyes.
I uhh… I meant the post match breakdown. Lots to work with. If you want eyes. I can bring you eyes.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I’ll leave that up to you.
Gianluigi replies almost immediately.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Whether you want to gather the feelings of your fellow students as they prepare for their first title match, or an exclusive interview with the first Gold Star, you can have it. I’m sure you know better than I do how to feel the pulse of your fans and find out what they want to see.
The Rizz smiles ear to ear now as he stands up from the chair.
The Rizz:
I like the way you think GV. Can I call you GV? Let’s go to work then bro.
I like the way you think GV. Can I call you GV? Let’s go to work then bro.
Rizz extends an arm looking for a fist bump from the Principal of The Academy.
The Rizz:
You mind if I get a quick selfie?
You mind if I get a quick selfie?
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Of course not.
Gian quickly adjusts his jacket and poses for the selfie.
The Principal’s Office
October 12th, 2022
2:20 PM
It’s no secret why Reign Reyes was summoned to Gian’s office. The third generation wrestler publicly asked the principal to host a Halloween Party for all the students in two weeks, and the Italian agreed to discuss with her a few rules before giving the green light to the event.
By the time the feed began, the meeting had already started and it was the principal speaking.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I actually believe this party can be a good way for you all to bond and get to know each other. The fact that it’ll be on a Saturday, one of your free days, allows me to be more lenient on some things, like, for example, lift the curfew…
His speech was interrupted by Reign’s reaction, barely able to control herself she blurted out...
Reign Reyes:
Does that mean you’re going to allow us to have the party off campus?!
Reign didn’t wait for a response, the party planner in her already in overdrive.
Reign Reyes:
I mean it’s short notice but I suppose I could find a venue willing to host us, though given what we do they may want to take out extra insurance. Oooh, and a caterer, we’ll definitely need to have it catered. Something non-traditional. If we go Chicago deep dish CJ will be farting all night, I’m pretty sure he’s lactose intoler…
Reign’s voice faded out, unable to finish her thought as she watched the principal’s expression.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I don’t see why you would want to rent a venue. Even by restricting some areas, there’s more than enough room here to host the party.
The principal replied, trying to keep a serious expression.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
As for the catering, that’s an option we can consider, even though Mrs. Allen…
Noticing that Reign raised an eyebrow at the mention of that name, Gian quickly corrected himself.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
… Who you may know as Laura the lunch lady, volunteered to take care of that aspect.
Reign couldn’t help herself…
Reign Reyes:
Oh hell’s no! We’re not having our first big event catered by some hair net wearing lunch la…
She could tell Principal Vaccaro was not impressed and quickly changed course.
Reign Reyes:
…who I’m sure is a very nice woman and would do a lovely job. She’s hired. Or accepted. Or whatever. Not that I do the hiring and firing around here. Clearly, you do.
Reign cleared her throat and blew a stray strand of hair from her face.
Reign Reyes:
I’ll shut up now. Wouldn’t want you to have to expel your best and brightest student!!
She smiled brightly but once again that smile faded as she studied the Principal’s expression.
Reign Reyes:
…or you know, me.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I have yet to expel anyone in three years, and some truly tested my patience.
Was Gian’s answer, the memory going back especially to the first year when in more than one occasion he seemed ready to take drastic actions toward Olly and Dez Ali.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Don’t let a Halloween Party getting out of hand be the reason for my first one.
The tone was vaguely threatening, but the smile that followed surely took some tension away.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I trust you to keep your fellow students in check. Party, have fun but don’t go overboard. And, most importantly, don’t take the celebrations upstairs.
Reign swallowed hard, clearly the responsibility of serving as Party Police hadn’t occurred to her.
Reign Reyes:
Right. Keep the party downstairs, no one goes overboard. What could go wrong, right?
She forced a big smile, mostly to reassure herself that she had this under control.
Reign Reyes:
Right?!
Her voice went up an octave on that last, “Right?!” but she quickly bounced back into party planner mode.
Reign Reyes:
We should discuss your costume. I was thinking Roman Gladiator, you know something to really show off your calves.
The Principal reacted with a chuckle at the student’s suggestion, raising his hands and shaking his head.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
I appreciate the invitation, but this is your party, and my presence there might make some of you uncomfortable, not to mention I would look like a fish out of water. And besides, I’m a family man, I rather spend that night with my wife and daughter. No offense.
Reign smiled and stood, extending her hand across the desk to shake the principal’s hand.
Reign Reyes:
None taken. You’re right, it would be super weird to have our hot principal hovering over us all night.
Her jaw dropped and she turned ten different shades of red upon realizing what she just said.
Gian didn't hear it, or more likely, he did and pretended otherwise.
Gianluigi Vaccaro:
Just let me know if you need anything else, Reign. I’d be happy to help however I can.
Reign smiled sweetly and quickly dipped out of the office before she said anything else embarrassing.
The Kitchen
October 14th, 2022
12:19 AM
Dressed in a pair of baggy sweatpants with one leg rolled up and an oversized Brooklyn Industries tee, Reign Reyes strolled into the lunchroom area looking for a late night snack. She swung open the freezer and began rifling through the ice cream assortment, her bum sticking out as the light from the freezer illuminated the dimly lit room.
??:
I don’t think you’re supposed to be in here this late at night.
Behind her was none other than Sammy Grimes, wearing black jeans, a pair of classic Converse and a Sacramento Kings pullover hoodie. He had a cup of pudding in one hand and a spoon full of it in the other as it traveled towards his mouth before he took a bite.
Reign leapt up, startled by the voice and promptly hit her head off the freezer shelf.
Reign Reyes:
Ow!
She spun around and scowled at Sammy while rubbing the top of her head.
Reign Reyes:
Now I need ice AND ice cream. Thank you for that.
He laughs before he offers up his cup of pudding.
Sammy Grimes:
My bad! Here, have some of my pudding as a peace offering!
Reign snorts and shakes her head before pulling a Hoodsie from the freezer and popping the top.
Reign Reyes:
Thanks but I’m good. Besides, it’s probably tapioca or something gross.
He gasps loudly, playfully acting as if he’s offended.
Sammy Grimes:
Excuseeee me! It’s pistachio, thank you very much! I’m a man of class!
He finishes off the pudding before bumping her to the side to look into the fridge.
Sammy Grimes:
How’d you get in here anyway? Isn’t there a lock on this thing?
Reign furrows her brow at the bump as she uses that little wooden paddle to scoop some of the Hoodsie, then she shrugs matter of factly.
Reign Reyes:
What can I say? Perks of being the number one pick. Twenty four/seven lunch room access.
She grinned as she took another scoop of ice cream.
Reign Reyes:
Nah, you’d be amazed the places you can get into with a paperclip and a little know how.
He nodded as he feins an impressed look.
Sammy Grimes:
That’s impressive.
Sammy then shrugs.
Sammy Grimes:
Well, it would be to someone that’s not me.
Sammy holds out the empty cup that once had pudding in it.
Sammy Grimes:
How do you think I got this pudding? Also, I hate to sound like a creep, but I was watching you unlock that fridge the entire time. Your technique is good but not great.
A cocky grin ran over Sammy’s lips before he tossed the empty cup toward a nearby trash can.
Sammy Grimes:
KOBE!
And of course, he didn’t miss.
Reign narrowed her gaze, challenging him a bit as she confidently took another bite.
Reign Reyes:
Watching me? I’ll bet. Did you like what you saw?
She quickly caught herself.
Reign Reyes:
I mean aside from the whole lock picking thing which you’ve already expressed disappointment in.
He laughs and shakes his head as he points at her.
Sammy Grimes:
Like what I saw? I don’t think you can see much in those baggy sweatpants and that oversized shirt of yours. But sure, I enjoyed watching you do your work and I didn’t say I was disappointed in your thieving skills. I just said they could be better. I’m a master at it. I had to break Ava out of…
He caught himself and shook his head.
Sammy Grimes:
Nevermind. We can talk about that some other time. It’s not like I broke her out of prison or anything.
Sammy laughed lightly and played it off.
Sammy Grimes:
But yeah. I’ve picked up a few skills along the way.
Reign squinted a bit as she studied Sammy’s mannerisms.
Reign Reyes:
You guys have been through some shit, haven’t you? That sucks. It also sucks that my uncle likely helped drudge some of the past up for you. Shit happens in this business I guess. People do things. Hands get dirty. People get hurt. No matter how people try to avoid it or act like they’re above it, it’s unavoidable. Sooner or later you do some shit.
He thinks it over and nods with a sigh.
Sammy Grimes:
I’d say you’re wrong but you’re not. Gavin fell off for awhile and did some selfish, evil shit in Underground and other places. Izzi even had a couple of months a few years ago where she wasn’t what I would deem as ‘herself’. I guess if you get pushed and prodded enough, something is bound to happen. So, I can’t say I won’t do some shit. But I will say that I will try and do the right thing. That being said?
He shook his head as there was a serious look in his eyes as his tone changed.
Sammy Grimes:
I’d do anything to protect Ava. So yeah, I’ll probably ‘do some shit’ one day.
Reign raised her Hoodsie cup in the form of a toast.
Reign Reyes:
To late night B&E and to someday doing some shit.
Sammy grabs a Hoodsie cup for himself from the fridge and holds it up to Reign’s for the ‘toast’.
Sammy Grimes:
And to being the top two picks!
Reign laughs and completes the toast.
Reign Reyes:
God help this academy, it’s certainly going to need it.
Triple Threat Match
Jamie James VS Arina VS Missy Propaganda
WINNER: Missy Propaganda BY: Pinfall (Roundhouse Kick), 9:33 |
Triple Threat Match
Adrianna Garcia VS Clementine Smith VS Kyle Ashton
WINNER: Clementine Smith BY: Pinfall (Springboard Moonsault), 11:14 |