The Green Thumb (ZS EOD 05 03 Nature of the Beast)
Oct 28, 2022 1:57:28 GMT -5
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Post by mosler on Oct 28, 2022 1:57:28 GMT -5
A cold breeze blows hard enough to snaps stems, knocking browning leaves from a nearby tree.
Following their descent, dark eyes track one particular leaf as a strong gust sends it tumbling across a flowerbed. What little foliage remains in the fall weather includes withered lilies that are turning red. The changing of seasons will soon claim them. These lilies should have their stalks trimmed back to the soil line. Such basic fall cleaning – while a chore – strikes the perfect harmony between violence and the protection of life. A maintenance that involves sharp objects, but for the harvesting, a pure motivation clarifies the cuts in a way that can be quite calming.
For a damaged soul as conflicted and ugly as Zoran Sainovic, the simple action of pruning flowers is as close as he can come to Zen.
You wouldn’t know it to look at him, but The Final Boss has a green thumb.
It is currently hidden under a cast, mounted against Sainovic’s chest with a reinforced sling.
Yes, his garden is in far better condition. These aren’t Zoran’s flowers to cut, but he feels for them.
Deciding when to strike is not unlike his corporate approach to running a wrestling company. Firing a wrestler one week, might lead them to better opportunities months later. Like these dying flowers, these unpleasant actions provide a second chance at blooming in the spring. Some wrestlers need to be cut off at the legs. There is a certain X*Crown champion that came up short in a tag team tournament, hurt a lot of friendships on his way to looking weak. Removing this so-called champion from the title now, might well be a kindness... whether the subhuman douchebag deserves such a mercy, or not.
Happy thoughts of running a straight edge razor through Steve Awesome’s Achilles tendon are brought short by a school bell.
The Final Boss waits patiently on the sidewalk for his son to get out of school.
Doors slam open, as children charge out. Apparently allowed to wear their Halloween costumes to school for the day, Zoran is bumped into by at least sixteen pint-sized Avengers. He scans faces before finally raising his good arm in recognition.
Zoran Sainovic:
Oliver!
Steve Awesome:
Dad!
Why couldn’t he have been Batman?
Shoving past a few Vampires, but mostly Thors, Oliver Sainovic is dressed as his favourite wrestler, Steve Awesome. The child beams as he runs up to his adoptive father.
It was actually Oliver:
Are you okay, Dad? Phil showed me some highlights from Hawaii.
The Final Boss seems perturbed by this, trying to spare his son the more intense contents.
Zoran Sainovic:
Did he? Well, nothing to worry about- did you get much candy in class?
Oliver (holding up a plastic pumpkin full of nothing that looks appetizing):
Mostly dental floss and fruit-
Zoran Sainovic:
Schools are ze worst for healthy treats. Well, we have a party tomorrow in Austin – where I’m sure you’ll get your fill.
Dracula with braces:
Wow! Zoran!
A few of Oliver’s classmates make their way through the largely uninterested student body to crowd around the XHF star.
Ginger Thor:
Is it true you know, Steve Awesome?
Finnish Iron Man:
Of course he knows Steve! Steve beat him!
Either a Spider or Marvel’s Black Widow:
What is Steve like? I bet he’s so cool-
Zoran Sainovic:
Well actually-
Grade 2 Avengers:
YAY STEVE AWESOME!
The subject of the children’s joy causes Zoran no small amount of irritation. He can live with his son dressing like that clown. Oliver is his own person, and there is no accounting for taste. If it makes him happy, fine. He has never been more tempted to back his range rover over a bunch of children’s bikes... some days being an adult is difficult.
I want to say the KISS demon?:
It must be so much fun working with Steve Awesome!
At this point Zoran smiles and nods politely, trying to back out of this impromptu fan fest. Then he notices something that really makes his blood boil. There is a look in Oliver’s eyes. One that suggests he is only wearing the Awesome outfit to fit in with his friends. Or maybe Oliver is still dressed as the braying asshole, because the boy spent a month begging his Mom to sew it, and after all her hard work – he couldn’t let her down. Oliver is thoughtful that way.
Freddy of Five Nights not Kruger:
If Steve was here right now, I could die happy!
Oliver doesn’t want to be in that costume.
Albino Tracer from Overwatch:
Steve and me would be best friends.
What made him change his mind?
That passive aggressive autograph...
Zoran Sainovic could kill Steve for that autograph.
He WILL kill Steve for that parting shot.
Zoran Sainovic:
Well kids – we have to get going. I hope you all enjoy watching Steve at ze pay per view zis weekend.
Werewolf with a cold:
Please don’t beat him, Oliver’s Dad!
Zoran Sainovic:
I’ll try not to.
Werewolf with a cold (sneezes):
Thanks.
Zoran Sainovic (directing Oliver towards their ride):
Have a happy Halloween kids. Come on, Oliver- I’m heading back to ze office, so you’ll have to finish packing with Mom.
The Sainovics head towards the parking lot. The children call out personal messages to give Steve Awesome. Nodding politely, Zoran takes one last look at the wilted lily. Some things need to be cut down.
The Four Season Hotel Austin.
Even with one arm, Zoran insists on carrying Rose and Oliver’s bags for them. The executive suite sports a majestic view of the cityscape, which Oliver is quick to check out.
Rose:
Thanks babe.
His wife kisses Zoran before making room in the closest for her costume.
Rose:
Now Oliver, we’re going to the restaurant before the party – just in case they only have finger food, so make sure your costume is together so we can run straight over.
Turning from the window, Oliver seems to drag his heels as he makes for his briefcase. Rose looks at her son, then brow furrowed, turns back to her husband.
Rose (mouthing):
Did something happen?
Zoran Sainovic (whisper):
...Phil showed him ze finals.
Rose (scowl):
Phil.
Everyone had a Phil. How violent was the footage? She thought CAR kept a handle on those things. Shaking her head, Rose starts pulling out the accessories for her costume.
Oliver:
Uh, Mom, I forgot to pack it-
Rose:
What? Oliver! You know how many things I had to keep an eye on when-
Realizing what is going on, Zoran puts a calming hand on his wife’s shoulder.
Zoran Sainovic:
Zat’s okay sport. I’m sure we can get you another costume within a block...
The child looks down at the ground.
Zoran Sainovic:
No harm. And while we can get a close replacement, if you want a different costume-
At the prospect of NOT dressing like that MASSIVE TOOL Steve Awesome, Oliver looks up.
Zoran Sainovic:
I’m sure we can swing zat too.
The child looks so relieved. Clearly the experience of liking Steve Awesome at one time, has nearly given the boy an ulcer.
Oliver:
Thank you, Dad.
Zoran Sainovic:
No problem, Son.
Rose:
Well at least we’ve got your Shaggy-
Unzipping one of the garment bags, Rose reveals the Scooby Doo Shaggy outfit that Zoran will be sporting for the evening.
The Driskill.
Unlike Magnus, the one perk to working global events around Holidays is that the Network executives know how to let off steam. This historical Austin landmark has been rented out to throw a lavish Halloween bash for the XHF superstars after what has been an exhausting month. Oh it’s not on the actual night of Halloween, but everyone knows the real party is on the weekend. The eve of the End of Days pay per view, more than one Network star is dressed like Sexy condiments. Like giant bottles of Horse Radish but with fishnet stocking legs. It should probably be noted, that many of these costumes came from local rental stores with little notice before the occasion.
Approaching the entrance of the majestic hotel, Rose dressed as Scooby Doo’s Velma Dinkley is having a little trouble coaxing her other half.
Rose:
So it’s not the couple costume we wanted-
Zoran Sainovic (Voice):
Just give me a minute.
Rose:
You two look so cute.
Oliver steps into the foyer.
Having realized that Steve Awesome is an incredible dick, who will hopefully drop the X*Crown to his father... then die... Oliver is no longer dressed as that awful syphilitic cad.
...And instead dressed as Curtis D. Kanyon.
Kanyon (Oliver):
The only thing we have to fear is fear itself!
The kid is really getting into the political component. The costume looks like one of those ones you used to get at SEARS in the 70s, where they felt the need to write the name of the costume across the chest. So Batman would say BATMAN across the one-piece chest, with a complimentary plastic mask. So that, but KANYON.
Never wanting to disappoint his son, Zoran Sainvoic steps forward.
Steve Awesome:
I’m ready to BANG my brains out!
Yes, Oliver thought it would be cool if Zoran dressed as Kanyon’s sidekick. The likeness is uncanny.
Rose:
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for-
Oliver as Kanyon stands next to Zoran “Steve Awesome” Sainovic – who prays for death.
Rose:
The BANG! Bros!!!
God let this night end.
As they walk into the ballroom, the first person they see is Cross Recoba dressed as The Joker. He takes one look at Zoran’s costume, and does a spit take with his drink.
Cross Recoba (choking on laughter):
What an asshole!
Staggering off into the crowd, Cross is quick to point out how buffoonish Sainovic looks. Zoran would like to think that the comments are about Steve’s regular attire, but has a sinking suspicion its because he’s playing fan service to his mortal enemy.
Rose:
Oh, there’s Betty and Yuki-
Close to the punch bowl, Ms. Wombat is dressed like Josie from Josie and the Pussycats, while Yuki Sakarabe compliments the Saturday Morning Cartoon theme as Daphne.
Rose:
I’m just going to say hello, you two GANGBANGERS-
Kanyon (Oliver):
It’s BANG Brothers Mom!
Rose:
Don’t get into two much trouble-
Zoran Sainovic (desperate plea):
Please don’t leave me.
Rose:
I’ll be right back.
As his better half abandons him for the Mystery Machine adventures, Zoran stands closer to his son to hopefully justify this abject humiliation. It’s been a long month, but this current play for father of the century might be his most degrading.
Kanyon (Oliver):
Thanks Dad, we are definitely going to win that costume contest...
Suddenly a child that looks like Baby Yoda pushes through the adults.
SPIDER MASTERMIND (Tinto):
I am building a secret base-
Kanyon (Oliver):
Do you need someone to run the base; I’m into politics...
SPIDER MASTERMIND (Tinto):
Do you have access to VR games?
Kanyon (Oliver):
I think I can get them on my Mom’s phone.
SPIDER MASTERMIND (Tinto):
Come on then, mister president.
Kanyon (Oliver):
I am not a crook!
Zoran Sainovic:
Wait – um, BRO-
Kanyon (Oliver):
I’ll just be playing over there, Dad.
Pointing to the area where all the children are holed up, Oliver darts off.
Abandoning Zoran Sainovic to look like the world’s biggest Steve Awesome fan, and not even a small child sight gag to explain it.
Zoran Sainovic:
Maybe it’s not as bad as...
A sexy bottle of mustard saunters over. Bonnie Jenkins squints at the ridiculous eyesore that is Zoran Awesome, trying not to judge him... and she is literally a pair of legs sticking out of a giant mustard jar. Shaking her head in sympathy, Bonnie continues on.
Zoran Sainovic:
I used to be scary...
Falling into a deep depression, Sainovic heads over to the bar. Here Noel Edmonds is dressed as James Wheeler – his hair dyed red, as the Planeteer in charge of the fire ring.
Noel Edmonds:
I thought you were coming as HEART?
Zoran Sainovic:
You were serious about zat? Also, my son had other plans.
Noel Edmonds:
Without the five no one will get the-
Al Jabroni is Captain Planet.
Noel Edmonds:
AL! You were supposed to be Gi, who wields the ring of water....
Captain Planet (AL Jabroni):
With all your powers combined........ you are basically the equivalent of one me.
Noel Edmonds:
It doesn't work if we aren't all...
Blobby enters dressed as Captain Planet antagonist, Duke Nukem.
Noel Edmonds:
Et tu, Blobby?
Duke Nukem (Blobby):
BLOBBY!
Noel Edmonds:
People are going to think I'm am aged out Alfred E. Neuman...
Feeling the tension in the air, Captain Planet and Duke Nukem play fight away to the buffet. This ends up really leaving Noel as the odd man out on this failed group cosplay.
Noel Edmonds:
I guess... (looks at Zoran) it could be worse.
Zoran Sainovic:
Do you want to be turned into a fold-in, like ze magaz- oh, what's ze point?
This costume really is the pits, and even Noel is talking back! Zoran misses the fear. Drowning out Noel’s curses, Zoran spots Disney's Tangled's Flynn dressed as The Mandolorian...
Zoran Sainovic:
Marty.
Marty Donovan turns around, but then slows it down as he recognizes this knockoff Steve and the terror creeps into his hard. Why can he never turn down a party?
Zoran Sainovic:
About zis "You can't enter Disneyland" rib...
Flynn looks both ways, pantomiming Taxi Driver's "Are you talking to me" like he doesn't know Zoran is talking to him. A couple of waves and shrugs?
Zoran Sainovic:
My mistake...
Flynn starts desperately waving off Ollie who is behind Zoran dressed as Rapunzel dressed as princess Leia- so the hair buns are MASSIVE. Ollie doesn't quite take the hint - forcing The Flynndalorian to wave even more frantically. He looks like he's having a seizure.
Zoran Sainovic:
Well.... I'll have to keep my eyes peeled for Marty to resolve zis maimable rib. You have a pleasant Halloween.
Sainovic moves away, probably seeing through Marty's ruse but deciding that stabbing Flynn won't resolve his Disneyland passport issues. Plus it’s nice to think that there is still one person who fears him, even if that isn’t true. As Zoran wades further into the crowd, Marty runs up to Ollie.
Ollie:
Do you need your epipen?
Marty Donovan:
NO! But we need to get out of here...
As HKW's favourite couple that aren't a couple slink off, the camera follows Zoran into the monster mash.
Zoran Sainovic:
I could be sleeping right now...
An utterly smashed Sexy Super Sake bottle that is clearly Randy Angel almost bumps into the manically depressed Steve Awesome impersonator. There is a good chance the bottle is not a costume, and Randy just drank his way through it.
Randy Angel (hic):
Steve! You kick Zoran’s ass for me, pal! BE X… BE X... BE X CHAMP FOREVER! But... stay away from the tag... division... THAT’S MY house.
Hawke dressed as Sexy Worchester Sauce helps Randy from falling over.
Hawke:
Please excuse him- (realizing it’s Zoran, and taking in his outfit) wow.
That does it. Even Hawke is scoring off him? Zoran stomps into the corner, crossing his arms. How long will it take his wife, Yuki and Betty to figure out the swamp monster is actually Old Man Caruthers? If he has to stand in that corner for two hours he will.
“We’re more ghosts than people.”
Arthur Morgan steps through a hell portal. ...wait... Arthur Morgan doesn’t have hell portals.
Zoran Sainovic:
Evening Dylan-
Looking at Zoran’s costume, his Super Frenemy tag partner can’t help but cringe. Probably a subject to avoid.
Dylan Black:
How was the flight?
Zoran Sainovic:
Humiliating. But zen… I’ve recently experienced worse.
Arthur Morgan nods.
Dylan Black:
You don’t get to live a bad life and have good things happen to you.
Realizing that his Arthurisms can only add insult to injury, Black tips his cattleman hat before heading into the party. Taking some finger food from one of the waiters, Dylan shakes with a noticeable cough.
"You too?"
Zoran looks over to find Kira Izumi starring back at him... wearing a Florida Man costume.
Zoran Sainovic:
My kid asked me to wear zis... why did-
KIra Izumi:
I lost a bet.
Zoran Sainovic:
Zose are pretty high stakes...
KIra Izumi:
The original plan was to dress as a slinky, but I was sure Drago's son was going to win...
Zoran Sainovic:
Why on earth would you take zat bet? Creed's name is in ze title... you really have to stop gambling. Outside of it being a crippling addiction, you're really not zat good at it.
KIra Izumi:
I guess there's a little Florida Man in all of us...
Sainovic pats Kira sympathetically on the back, before continuing on his way. Left to his own devices, the J-RoK founder decides to channel his costume and do a rolling keg stand.
Cross Recoba (voice in crowd):
Did you see what Sainovic is wearing? What an asshole!
Shaking his head, Zoran Sainovic ducks back into one of the restrooms.
Running a tap, Zoran splashes cold water in his face. He wanted to get under Steve’s skin – but this wasn’t what he had in mind. Looking up to make sure makeup is running everywhere, Zoran takes a cold, hard look into the eyes of his enemy.
Jim Smalls:
Sure are a lot of Beahr Buddies here tonight – I guess they padded the tickets with some fans. How you holding up?
Zoran Sainovic looks away from his reflection as Steve Awesome to the concerned videographer, then back.
Zoran Sainovic:
Mind hitting play?
Jim Smalls:
Oh at these Network events, they have cameras running all the time, on everything, and I mean every-
Sainovic looks pretty serious, so Smalls obliges.
Jim Smalls:
Rolling.
Zoran Sainovic:
Steve Awesome, you’re a bad person... and a worse champion.
Still... you had your moments...
Congratulations on getting zrough Night of Champions. Weren’t a lot of heavy hitters in zat were zere? I mean, Rat and Diamond had already worn zemselves out ze week before – so really, who was zere to actually wrestle zat belt away from you? Still a feather in your cap, right? And zat was right at ze start of your REIGN... so in ze subsequent zree months, I can only imagine what a fighting champion like you would do...
Esmeralda and Rat.
Both WORTHY contenders. Ones I certainly see MYSELF defending against. I have history with her father, and a feeling zat RAT is really not going to like me beating him to ZAT number. So I could see both challenging again soon. But you? TWO defences in close to zree months? I guess you’re too busy making movies. With your incredible range, Martin Scorsese must have you on speed dial, Steve. So who has time to defend, when you have such varied interests...
My point about REIGN zough, is that I like REIGN. When I dethrone you, I can see myself defending zere. I would have AFTER Overheated, anyway. Esmeralda. Rat. DEATH TRAP – my boy – we can finally have zat paternity on a pole match he’s always dreamed of! Hell I can even have a more compelling match with Donzig zan you can. If I have a bitter blood feud with ze relatively angelic BRITTANY BARE, zen I probably have skeletons with EVERYONE. And when it comes to ze REIGN crew, ze programs are just better with me.
And I’d do ALL ZAT while defending elsewhere, because unlike you, Steve – I actually RESPECT ze X*Crown and WANT to be a fighting champion. If End of Days proved nothing else, it’s zat you can drop a house on me, and I’ll keep just keep getting up. See it’s important to do ze rounds, and let people know zat even if zey have zeir best chances at Global Events, zat ze Network is a family. You might not like everyone, but together we not only survive, we thrive. Synergy is ze name of ze game... but zen, you do guest spots, right?
RIGHT. Infinite Pro. Ze MINUTE zey left ze Network; you were closing zeir pay per view against Diamond. What a company man. Any more appearances planned? If you still have ze crown in November, I’m sure we can all look forward to watching more of ZAT particular program OFF Network. ...You’ve done it before, Steve. How many outlaw territories are you working zese days – Face of ze Franchise?
Or maybe you just zrow REIGN under ze bus, and continue your Diamond business in Tap Out. You look stupid enough to trust Cross Recoba, even as he puts on his best match fixing Vegas lounge act. So do I let you continue to pretend you're worthy of MY belt, and let Diamond become ze first zree time X*Crown champion? FUCK ZAT SHIT. Jack got his shot at NOC, and didn’t deliver. Maybe zat’s why you want to keep looking fierce against him, because you’re not up to a REAL challenge.
You weren’t up to me.
Battle For Hegemony was a zree second foul.
And Overheated? Well, let’s just say ze cards were with you.
Because if it was as decisive as you act, I don’t zink you’d be ducking a rematch as HARD as you are, you cowardly piece of shit. I had to WIN End of Days to get you back in ze ring. Zat’s not a death match tournament for a title shot. I wasn’t asking for a title shot. I just wanted a rematch. Title shot is what happened zough... but never forget, I grinding my body to a pulp just to get my hands on your slimy hide one last time!
See at Overheated. I over extended myself. I didn’t have to fight you, but I chose too. Zat decision kept me off ze Night of Champions card. It was ze first of many humiliations. But in context, I was coming off not one but TWO Fox defences. And had been physically broken down in a knife laden casket a week before we locked up... and in between had to run one of ze biggest GUNS shows of ze year...
Funny. Despite killing myself for round 2, we find ourselves in ze EXACT SAME GOD DAMNED SITUATION with me a shell of a man… and you... what did you do? Fail to win a tag tournament?
Yeah, you really let Rat down.
It’s a shame, because from where I’m sitting – he seems to be ze only friend you have left.
Zen again, zat might play to my advantage.
When you’re getting advice from a dozen people on how to take me down, did you really beat me Steve, or was it ze village?
Village still with you?
Now I have you in a Greenhouse match. Apparently ze Greenhouse is one of ze celebrated stipulations in zis Networks history... before my time I’m afraid. See despite appearances, and admittedly age... by ze standards of ze Network talent, I’m basically ze new generation. My story starts in 2019. You’re an old hand zough. You have been here forever. Not always looking out for ze XHF’s best interests, but certainly charming in a toxic way. Not unlike Rat Bastard.
So you have been in ze Greenhouse. Zat is fantastic.
See I’m making history in ze XHF.
At End of Days, I will become ze first person to ever win ze X*Crown on zree separate occasions. Zere are a lot of people who don’t want zat to happen. Unfortunately for zem, you, Steve, are ze only zing standing in my way.
But as I cast a larger shadow on ze Network, I feel it’s important to embrace past traditions. How could I be celebrated as champion without ever putting my body on ze line in a fabled Greenhouse match? Zat wouldn’t be fare to ze many greats zat came before. So zank you Steve, for validating my legend. A more repugnant character, I could not wish to zrow zrough glass pane after glass pane.
See outside of my pain, my suffering, my dignity – all ze things you did zat took me down to my lowest point? I’m an adult, and can take zat on ze chin.
But ze way you hurt my boy?
No.
Nothing on earth was ever going to protect you.
So with one working arm, I went zrough ze BEST zat ze XHF had to offer. Stars, who if zey had been in last year’s End of Days, you certainly WOULDN’T have won it.
Zey buried me.
Zey dropped me from a high place.
Zey drowned me.
And zey burned me...
But nothing was ever going to stop me from making you pay, for hurting my son.
You talk about ze Cost to Beat ze Boss, like you paid it.
You didn’t. ...But you will soon.
After a moment, Zoran finally breaks eye contact with the reflection of him dressed as Steve Awesome. Turning to Smalls, Sainovic nods.
Jim Smalls:
Got it.
Zoran Sainovic:
Zanks... I needed zat.
Jim Smalls:
What are you up to now?
Zoran Sainovic:
With End of Days it’s easy to lose sight of what’s important. I’m going to forget I’m wearing ze skin of my enemy, go out zere, and have a good time with my family.
The videographer nods at The Final Boss, who finally exits the washroom. Rose is in the middle of keeping her phone away from the child dressed as Baby Yoda, while Oliver has switched his space base’s form of government to Theocracy. As Zoran is walking towards them with a smile, he suddenly spots a familiar face...
Zoran Sainovic:
REY!
El Rey is dressed as Frankenstein’s Monster. Who made who? Upon spotting his former mentor, El Rey makes a terrified yip sound, before running away. Not taking the hint, Zoran gives chase.
Zoran Sainovic:
Wait Rey, it’s not really Steve Awesome- it’s me-
In the middle of the banquet hall, Rey realizes there are a few dozen sexy condiments between him and the exit. He’ll never make it. He needs to think quickly if he’s going to escape a confrontation.
El Rey:
DANCE OFF!
The music stops.
Everyone looks.
Suddenly, Skeletor pulls himself away from what looks like the Masters of the Universe.
HE-MAN:
DOES THAT APE THINK IT’S A BETTER DANCER THAN US?
Skeletor pulls himself away from the capers, and sizes up Frankenstein’s Monster before striking a pose.
Skeletor:
Let me DOMINI-zink about it... (beat) IT’S DOMINI-ON!!!!!!!!
Michael Jackson’s Thriller starts pumping over the loud speakers, as El Rey and Lord Dominicus prepare to breakdance like there is no tomorrow. Behind them, the rest of the ghouls join in – because outside of the time warp, Thriller is one of those dances that invites flash mobs.
Zoran Sainovic:
Rey-
Frankenstein’s Monster gestures to the synchronized movements of the crowd behind them, like to get on the dance floor you HAVE to be a backup dancer. Sighing, Zoran Sainovic starts doing the Thriller too, as he tries to dance his way towards the centre. At least as well as can be expected with one arm.
The moment that Zoran is distracted, however, Frankenstein’s Monster abandons his battle with Skeletor to sneak off towards the exit.
By the time that Zoran Sainovic realizes that his prey has escaped, he is dead centre, and forced to top rock, floor rock, and do head spinning suicides to avoid ruining the groove. It is surprisingly difficult to pop, lock and drop with only one arm – but with all eyes on him, Sainovic is committed.
The music suddenly cuts out.
Hawke:
I think we’ve seen all we need to- for having the fluid rhythmic motion of Steve Awesome, and the shrewd political skills of Kanyon – Zoran and Son ARE our best-dressed duo of the night!
I think we’ve seen all we need to- for having the fluid rhythmic motion of Steve Awesome, and the shrewd political skills of Kanyon – Zoran and Son ARE our best-dressed duo of the night!
Oliver runs over to his father, hugging him as the two are handed an award for their outfits.
Oliver:
We did it, Dad!
Zoran Sainovic:
I never doubted it.
The many eyes in the room that hadn’t previously seen this Steve Awesome ensemble begin chuckling. It would be the perfect moment for some Carrie ESP slaughter, but sadly Zoran doesn’t have those mental abilities. ...Besides, when he sees the smile on Oliver’s face, the snickering doesn’t bother him. It’s a reminder of why he’s fighting.
Given his current physical state, it would take a miracle for Zoran Sainovic to somehow win the X*Crown. He fought the elements, and apparently won, but doesn’t look it. Under the Awesome costume, for his truly ghastly appearance... Zoran will find a way.
Earth.
Air.
Water.
Fire.
The only element that Zoran believes in is surprise.
...And Steve Awesome is in for the surprise of his life.