Post by nick on Nov 6, 2021 6:46:51 GMT -5
(Pixi sits on her yoga mat in the lotus position, hands relaxed, upturned on her knees as she focuses on her breath. The sun shines and she basks in its warmth, seated as she is on the small balcony of the apartment that she shares with Larissa Rodriguez. From within music starts to play: Bhangra music: the strains of Surinder and Manjit’s “Boliyaan”. Next Larry’s head pokes through the doorway. She wears an impish smile.)
Larry: Hey, Yogi, I figured you needed something with a bit more rhythm.
(Pixi smoothly rises and then busts out a series of authentic Bhangra moves as she steps back inside.)
Larry: Sweet. Someone’s still got it. Course, you’re going to need a LOT more than that for your next fight. I think that LUCK will play a huge part. I mean, there’s FOUR others all trying to tear off your favourite body parts.
Pixi: Oh yeah, I know, BUT you forgot TWO important facts. One; they aren’t all after me – at least not at the same time and two; whilst I acknowledge the effects of luck, don’t think for a moment that luck alone will see you across the winning line. It won’t.
Larry: Yeah, I get that, but just LOOK you’re up against! And there’s a LOT riding on this. Chances are – whoever wins will get themselves a HUGE boost for the vote as to who faces Devin Bishop.
Pixi: Yes, I know. I also know that Cage – whilst not as fast as he once was – is still a phenomenal wrestler with more experience than the rest of us put together.
Larry: And he’s as determined as he is old.
Pixi: Larry! That’s not nice.
Larry: Well, he is easily old enough to be our Dad.
Pixi: And we should respect our elders.
Larry: Oh, I do. He’s got that whole sexy-old-man vibe going.
Pixi: That’s not what I meant and you know it.
Larry: Yeah, but he is kinda cute – not Bryan cute, but who is, right? Anyways – you’ve also got “The Vengeful One” himself. You never quite know what he’s going to do – probably because he doesn’t either.
Pixi: Oh I know EXACTLY what to expect from him this time. Jester LeBeau. Those two have been going back and forth like it’s a one-on-one event. All that’ll happen is that they’ll eliminate each other. I just need to stay out of their way and let them do their thing.
Larry: Easier said than done when you’re contending with Cage AND Nathaniel.
Pixi: True. Nathaniel will be hurting after losing to Bishop. He’ll be desperate to reclaim a rematch, but he won’t get it. You see, it’s one thing to perform in a one-on-one, but this is pretty much Pure Chaos. Now I know that Jester will say he thrives on it and to a degree that’s true, but he’s not as fast as me. Plus he’s still hurt.
Larry: Hurt or not, he’s dangerous – very dangerous, just like the rest of them.
Pixi: I get it. I do. In physical strength, I’m the weakest. But strength only gets you so far. I have to rely on my speed and flexibility.
Larry: And balance! Dancers have great balance. Pixi Wardancers have phenomenal balance!
Pixi: Yeah and it’s definitely going to call upon ALL my wardancing skills, but I’m ready. Like the saying goes: if you want to BE the best, you have to BEAT the best. That’s what I intend. I want to beat Devin Bishop. Again. This time for the World title.
Larry: And if you don’t?
Pixi: I remain positive. I learn from it. I improve.
Larry: Damn, I love that attitude.
Pixi: Nothing keeps us pixies down for long.
Larry: Can’t argue with that.
(Larry then joins in dancing with Pixi. Both giggle as the ‘screw the light bulb’ whilst ‘patting the diog.’)
Fin.
Larry: Hey, Yogi, I figured you needed something with a bit more rhythm.
(Pixi smoothly rises and then busts out a series of authentic Bhangra moves as she steps back inside.)
Larry: Sweet. Someone’s still got it. Course, you’re going to need a LOT more than that for your next fight. I think that LUCK will play a huge part. I mean, there’s FOUR others all trying to tear off your favourite body parts.
Pixi: Oh yeah, I know, BUT you forgot TWO important facts. One; they aren’t all after me – at least not at the same time and two; whilst I acknowledge the effects of luck, don’t think for a moment that luck alone will see you across the winning line. It won’t.
Larry: Yeah, I get that, but just LOOK you’re up against! And there’s a LOT riding on this. Chances are – whoever wins will get themselves a HUGE boost for the vote as to who faces Devin Bishop.
Pixi: Yes, I know. I also know that Cage – whilst not as fast as he once was – is still a phenomenal wrestler with more experience than the rest of us put together.
Larry: And he’s as determined as he is old.
Pixi: Larry! That’s not nice.
Larry: Well, he is easily old enough to be our Dad.
Pixi: And we should respect our elders.
Larry: Oh, I do. He’s got that whole sexy-old-man vibe going.
Pixi: That’s not what I meant and you know it.
Larry: Yeah, but he is kinda cute – not Bryan cute, but who is, right? Anyways – you’ve also got “The Vengeful One” himself. You never quite know what he’s going to do – probably because he doesn’t either.
Pixi: Oh I know EXACTLY what to expect from him this time. Jester LeBeau. Those two have been going back and forth like it’s a one-on-one event. All that’ll happen is that they’ll eliminate each other. I just need to stay out of their way and let them do their thing.
Larry: Easier said than done when you’re contending with Cage AND Nathaniel.
Pixi: True. Nathaniel will be hurting after losing to Bishop. He’ll be desperate to reclaim a rematch, but he won’t get it. You see, it’s one thing to perform in a one-on-one, but this is pretty much Pure Chaos. Now I know that Jester will say he thrives on it and to a degree that’s true, but he’s not as fast as me. Plus he’s still hurt.
Larry: Hurt or not, he’s dangerous – very dangerous, just like the rest of them.
Pixi: I get it. I do. In physical strength, I’m the weakest. But strength only gets you so far. I have to rely on my speed and flexibility.
Larry: And balance! Dancers have great balance. Pixi Wardancers have phenomenal balance!
Pixi: Yeah and it’s definitely going to call upon ALL my wardancing skills, but I’m ready. Like the saying goes: if you want to BE the best, you have to BEAT the best. That’s what I intend. I want to beat Devin Bishop. Again. This time for the World title.
Larry: And if you don’t?
Pixi: I remain positive. I learn from it. I improve.
Larry: Damn, I love that attitude.
Pixi: Nothing keeps us pixies down for long.
Larry: Can’t argue with that.
(Larry then joins in dancing with Pixi. Both giggle as the ‘screw the light bulb’ whilst ‘patting the diog.’)
Fin.