Post by Tiff on Mar 18, 2019 13:47:53 GMT -6
Secrets have been exposed. Questions have been asked. Answers are needed. After what happened to her in Phoenix, Tiffany Tompkins has gone dark. Refusing to answer calls, refusing to acknowledge anyone on social media, going out of her way to avoid the public eye. And who can blame her? The truth of her entire existence has forcibly been revealed against her wishes. A delicate matter has been brought to light by her upcoming opponent, all for the sake of getting into the head of the Cloud Gate Champion. How could anyone stoop so low? But then again, there must be a reason for keeping such information private, so the real question is, why keep it that way? What was she hiding, and why? Answers are indeed needed, and Tiffany has been sitting in the dark for too long.
Skylar Rayner:
Thank you for coming, Tiffany.
Tiffany Tompkins:
...sure...
A one-on-one interview with one of the first people to reach out to her in a time of personal crisis. This isn't exactly how Tiffany would have liked it, but when push comes to shove, she has to make do, and more importantly, she has to make amends. She's understandably nervous; more fragile than she's ever been, which is the complete opposite of how her Millennium supporters have seen her. Realizing this, Skylar knew that she had to approach the issue as delicately as possible.
Skylar Rayner:
I know this must be really hard for you, but from what I understand, you requested this time with me to give everyone you know, including your supporters, an explanation on everything that's happened this past week. I realize this is a highly personal matter, and everyone will understand if you don't want to go through with this...
Tiffany Tompkins:
No! I mean...I......I need to do this. I owe it to everyone.
Skylar Rayner:
Alright then. So I guess I'll have to start with the biggest question that everyone has. We're already aware of everything that Andreas and Heather Lasiewicz were incredibly significant in your training prior to coming to Millennium, but last week, it was hinted that there's something deeper between you and Heather...
Skylar sees Tiffany looking down with her forehead in her hand. To see such a broken spirit causes the otherwise confident interviewer to pause in mid-question.
Skylar Rayner:
...I'm sorry Tiffany...but everyone has to know. Is there any deeper relationship between you and Heather Lasiewicz?
Tiffany lets out a huge sigh as she looks back up to Skylar with a look of defeat.
Tiffany Tompkins:
Y......yes...there is. I...I first met her back in RISE. Andreas was the head trainer but when she came to visit I guess something about me just caught her eye. Little did I know there was more to it than just my training. About two years ago, while I was injured, she offered me an opportunity to find out more about me...and where I came from...and I...well......
She let out another sigh, demonstrating her hesitancy.
Tiffany Tompkins:
...well that's......that's when I found out who my mother is. And before anyone says, no Heather is not my mother...no......actually it's her sister. Her sister Hallie is my mother......so I guess that makes me Heather's niece or something...
Skylar Rayner:
And you found this out two years ago? So why keep it secret for all this time? I would've thought finding out who your mother is would have been the biggest revelation of your life...
Tiffany Tompkins:
And it was! I don't know it's just......I don't know why I did it but I guess I just wasn't ready for it...I don't know where to even begin!
Skylar Rayner:
Please Tiffany. I know how huge this is for you but you promised an explanation. This whole ordeal has created a division among your supporters and they deserve to know why. Please...
Tiffany, who was about to storm off, just let out another unconfident sigh as she sat back down. This is clearly the hardest thing she's ever had to do, but despite her irrationality, she too knew that she had some explaining to do...
Tiffany Tompkins:
Fine......well like I said I don't know where to start. I mean I guess I could start...back in the orphanage...I wasn't exactly the biggest Heather Halliwell fan. I used to watch wrestling all the time, but whenever the other kids saw Heather on TV they all made fun of me cuz I looked just like her...they used to say how she's the one who dumped me there in the first place...and to find out that they weren't far off from that? Fuck that! And then there's the stories I've been told about Hallie...and how much of a shitty human being she was. An alcoholic, sex-crazed, drug-addicted psychopath with murderous tendencies......not exactly the role model I was hoping for...
Tiffany's sarcastic smirk fails to cover the personal frustration clearly written on her face.
Tiffany Tompkins:
...and then there's the whole family thing. It's one thing to find out you're related to the Heather Halliwell and even the Lasiewicz family...but what about them? Back when I found out, I was still a worthless nobody. Do you think, with everything going on in their lives, they needed the world to know they have another bastard child to deal with? I mean, after I found out, Andreas nearly died and Heather had another child. I didn't wanna fuck up their reputation...and honestly...I didn't really wanna live up to that reputation.
Tiffany's frustration turns back into guilt.
Tiffany Tompkins:
The thing is I...I enjoyed this sensation of earning my own things. Carving my own legacy. And to find out that I was related to some of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers in the world...well...it just felt like something I could never escape. No matter what I did, no matter how many matches I win, how many titles I win, how many tournaments I win, no matter what......it will never be enough, cuz no matter what, I'm never gonna be as good as Heather Halliwell, I'm never gonna be as good as Andreas Lasiewicz. They're the standard bearers, but when everyone thought I was my own person, there were no limitations. That's why I kept it all a secret. And you know what? Megan is right to call me fraud. I know she's pushing herself to be the best in her own family, but at least she's honest about it. At least she didn't lie to you like I did...
Tiffany looks away, trying to cover up the tears in her eyes.
Skylar Rayner:
Look Tiffany...I know some people won't agree with the reasons behind all this...but despite your true heritage, one thing that can't be argued is that you have taken every opportunity you've had and you've totally made them your own. The work you've put in, whenever you step into the ring...I mean you're the Cloud Gate Champion here in Millennium, and you're holding two other titles with two other companies. You should take full credit for everything that you've accomplished, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks so...
Tiffany Tompkins:
That's not gonna change a thing though is it? I get what you're trying to say Sky. I get what everyone is saying. But what's stopping anyone from thinking "oh she only got these opportunities cuz they were handed to her"? I mean, why did I get so many opportunities at the Cloud Gate title before actually winning it? Why did I get a spot in Neo's Meraki Tournament? How did I get such an important role in Heather's upcoming show? I don't expect anyone to believe me when I tell them how I've earned everything in my career because why should they? I've been lying about this for the last two years. I can't say how sorry am I for lying to everyone but how can anyone trust me after this? I don't know what I can do to make people forgive me but I know there's no coming back from this. I appreciate the ones who have reached out to me this week, including you Sky, but I don't deserve it. I've never deserved any of it. I'm a fucking liar...
Skylar Rayner:
No Tiffany please...
Tiffany stands back up, as if she's about to leave again.
Tiffany Tompkins:
Thanks for your time Sky, and again, I'm sorry. I'm sorry to everyone. I'll keep defending my title while I can, but I don't expect anyone to cheer for me. That's fine. I don't deserve to be the champ anyway...
As Sky tries one last time to reach out to her, Tiffany rips the mic from her top and storms off, brushing the tears off her face as she does so. Left alone and baffled, Sky sits back down as the camera fades to black. The truth has been revealed, but at what cost? The Cloud Gate Champion has fallen into a state of depression; she's convinced herself that she's a liar, that she doesn't deserve to be a champion, and her confidence has been shattered. Is this something she will ever overcome?
Skylar Rayner:
Thank you for coming, Tiffany.
Tiffany Tompkins:
...sure...
A one-on-one interview with one of the first people to reach out to her in a time of personal crisis. This isn't exactly how Tiffany would have liked it, but when push comes to shove, she has to make do, and more importantly, she has to make amends. She's understandably nervous; more fragile than she's ever been, which is the complete opposite of how her Millennium supporters have seen her. Realizing this, Skylar knew that she had to approach the issue as delicately as possible.
Skylar Rayner:
I know this must be really hard for you, but from what I understand, you requested this time with me to give everyone you know, including your supporters, an explanation on everything that's happened this past week. I realize this is a highly personal matter, and everyone will understand if you don't want to go through with this...
Tiffany Tompkins:
No! I mean...I......I need to do this. I owe it to everyone.
Skylar Rayner:
Alright then. So I guess I'll have to start with the biggest question that everyone has. We're already aware of everything that Andreas and Heather Lasiewicz were incredibly significant in your training prior to coming to Millennium, but last week, it was hinted that there's something deeper between you and Heather...
Skylar sees Tiffany looking down with her forehead in her hand. To see such a broken spirit causes the otherwise confident interviewer to pause in mid-question.
Skylar Rayner:
...I'm sorry Tiffany...but everyone has to know. Is there any deeper relationship between you and Heather Lasiewicz?
Tiffany lets out a huge sigh as she looks back up to Skylar with a look of defeat.
Tiffany Tompkins:
Y......yes...there is. I...I first met her back in RISE. Andreas was the head trainer but when she came to visit I guess something about me just caught her eye. Little did I know there was more to it than just my training. About two years ago, while I was injured, she offered me an opportunity to find out more about me...and where I came from...and I...well......
She let out another sigh, demonstrating her hesitancy.
Tiffany Tompkins:
...well that's......that's when I found out who my mother is. And before anyone says, no Heather is not my mother...no......actually it's her sister. Her sister Hallie is my mother......so I guess that makes me Heather's niece or something...
Skylar Rayner:
And you found this out two years ago? So why keep it secret for all this time? I would've thought finding out who your mother is would have been the biggest revelation of your life...
Tiffany Tompkins:
And it was! I don't know it's just......I don't know why I did it but I guess I just wasn't ready for it...I don't know where to even begin!
Skylar Rayner:
Please Tiffany. I know how huge this is for you but you promised an explanation. This whole ordeal has created a division among your supporters and they deserve to know why. Please...
Tiffany, who was about to storm off, just let out another unconfident sigh as she sat back down. This is clearly the hardest thing she's ever had to do, but despite her irrationality, she too knew that she had some explaining to do...
Tiffany Tompkins:
Fine......well like I said I don't know where to start. I mean I guess I could start...back in the orphanage...I wasn't exactly the biggest Heather Halliwell fan. I used to watch wrestling all the time, but whenever the other kids saw Heather on TV they all made fun of me cuz I looked just like her...they used to say how she's the one who dumped me there in the first place...and to find out that they weren't far off from that? Fuck that! And then there's the stories I've been told about Hallie...and how much of a shitty human being she was. An alcoholic, sex-crazed, drug-addicted psychopath with murderous tendencies......not exactly the role model I was hoping for...
Tiffany's sarcastic smirk fails to cover the personal frustration clearly written on her face.
Tiffany Tompkins:
...and then there's the whole family thing. It's one thing to find out you're related to the Heather Halliwell and even the Lasiewicz family...but what about them? Back when I found out, I was still a worthless nobody. Do you think, with everything going on in their lives, they needed the world to know they have another bastard child to deal with? I mean, after I found out, Andreas nearly died and Heather had another child. I didn't wanna fuck up their reputation...and honestly...I didn't really wanna live up to that reputation.
Tiffany's frustration turns back into guilt.
Tiffany Tompkins:
The thing is I...I enjoyed this sensation of earning my own things. Carving my own legacy. And to find out that I was related to some of the most accomplished and respected wrestlers in the world...well...it just felt like something I could never escape. No matter what I did, no matter how many matches I win, how many titles I win, how many tournaments I win, no matter what......it will never be enough, cuz no matter what, I'm never gonna be as good as Heather Halliwell, I'm never gonna be as good as Andreas Lasiewicz. They're the standard bearers, but when everyone thought I was my own person, there were no limitations. That's why I kept it all a secret. And you know what? Megan is right to call me fraud. I know she's pushing herself to be the best in her own family, but at least she's honest about it. At least she didn't lie to you like I did...
Tiffany looks away, trying to cover up the tears in her eyes.
Skylar Rayner:
Look Tiffany...I know some people won't agree with the reasons behind all this...but despite your true heritage, one thing that can't be argued is that you have taken every opportunity you've had and you've totally made them your own. The work you've put in, whenever you step into the ring...I mean you're the Cloud Gate Champion here in Millennium, and you're holding two other titles with two other companies. You should take full credit for everything that you've accomplished, and I know I'm not the only one who thinks so...
Tiffany Tompkins:
That's not gonna change a thing though is it? I get what you're trying to say Sky. I get what everyone is saying. But what's stopping anyone from thinking "oh she only got these opportunities cuz they were handed to her"? I mean, why did I get so many opportunities at the Cloud Gate title before actually winning it? Why did I get a spot in Neo's Meraki Tournament? How did I get such an important role in Heather's upcoming show? I don't expect anyone to believe me when I tell them how I've earned everything in my career because why should they? I've been lying about this for the last two years. I can't say how sorry am I for lying to everyone but how can anyone trust me after this? I don't know what I can do to make people forgive me but I know there's no coming back from this. I appreciate the ones who have reached out to me this week, including you Sky, but I don't deserve it. I've never deserved any of it. I'm a fucking liar...
Skylar Rayner:
No Tiffany please...
Tiffany stands back up, as if she's about to leave again.
Tiffany Tompkins:
Thanks for your time Sky, and again, I'm sorry. I'm sorry to everyone. I'll keep defending my title while I can, but I don't expect anyone to cheer for me. That's fine. I don't deserve to be the champ anyway...
As Sky tries one last time to reach out to her, Tiffany rips the mic from her top and storms off, brushing the tears off her face as she does so. Left alone and baffled, Sky sits back down as the camera fades to black. The truth has been revealed, but at what cost? The Cloud Gate Champion has fallen into a state of depression; she's convinced herself that she's a liar, that she doesn't deserve to be a champion, and her confidence has been shattered. Is this something she will ever overcome?