Post by canmstone on Mar 1, 2022 3:37:16 GMT -5
Backstage at a show is one of the best places to be. There’s always people to meet, things to see and all of that just feels so much better after a win. That’s where we find Gregory Howlett right now, fresh off a big win in his first real match! Sure he had some in training and school, even back in high school but this was the first actual televised match. Sitting in the halls, he was just taking it all in right now. The walls seemed cleaner, the floors seemed slicker and the air just smelled better!
Mystery Voice: Someone got mighty frustrated out there.
Gregory turns around to see where the voice was coming from and more importantly, who it belonged to, and to his surprise, he has to look down at the short, petite woman who was just a few steps behind him.
Kelly Richards: I know. ‘Who are you’? Right?
A grin crosses the face of the woman who helped Barbara Strong to victory over Cecily Bell just moments ago.
Kelly Richards: The name is Kelly and I’m currently representing Barbara Strong, but I’m so much more than just an agent, which I’m sure you saw if you were watching her match. That neckbreaker? It won me COUNTLESS matches and championships in Mexico. But, that doesn’t interest you, does it?
The woman pauses and walks a complete circle around the rookie, seemingly judging him with each little ‘mmmmhm’ and sigh that escapes her lips.
Kelly Richards: If being a former champion around the globe doesn’t impress you, I know what I did to Cecily does. Let me ask, how far do you want to go in the Keystone Cup?
Gregory takes a step back, seeing what Kelly was capable of doing in the ring in Barbara’s impressive victory.
Gregory: Me? Well I want to win it, of course! I’d be a fool to say anything else though, I’m sure winning the tournament is on everyone’s mind at this point, right?
He was a little taken aback by her question, he thought it was obvious but then again he didn’t really know why Kelly would be talking to him.
Gregory: That’s the right answer, right?
Kelly Richards: I don’t know, is it?
She stares blankly at him, enough to make him uncomfortable. Her eyes were so pretty, but so blank. He couldn’t read her at all. She snaps her fingers in his face quickly, causing him to flinch a bit.
Kelly Richards: You’re jumpy. You’re unsure of yourself, and you were visibly frustrated in your match. If you have to ask me if winning is the right answer, then you have A LOT to learn. Fortunately, I see something in you. Like Barbara, I see a star. But you need the right person to guide you. Barbara has wisely chosen me to represent her to the Networks, AND at ringside. I trained her, there’s a little secret for you. Well, I guess it isn’t so much a secret with THEM watching.
She looks back at the cameras and coyly sticks her tongue out.
Kelly Richards: Soooo…ask me.
Howlett still seems a little intimidated which seems ridiculous to the common viewer of the conversation but he’s seen what she can do and doesn’t want to mess with her.
Gregory: Ask you…you mean ask you to teach me like you did Barbara? Make me as good as you are? I mean, that would be awesome, though I don’t really know what I can offer you…still, of course I’d love to learn!
Kelly seems a little too excited as she shouts out her immediate answer which catches Gregory off guard.
Kelly Richards: YES! I’d love to guide you. To turn these doubts you’re having into things of the past. As for what you have to offer me? Don’t worry about that. We can just say you owe me. And when it’s time to collect I’m sure it will benefit both of us.
Kelly was grinning ear to ear as she pulls a small bandana out of the back pocket of her jean shorts and slaps it on his back and wipes some of the sweat that was still glistening on his skin.
Kelly Richards: I think this was a very productive little impromptu business discussion, don’t you?
Gregory just nods for a second, still not exactly sure what had just happened, it all seemed like a whirlwind to his inexperienced mind.
Gregory: Very productive! I look forward to learning from you…though I guess I should shower first, eh?
Kelly Richards: Shower, and then we’ll get you sweaty again. Oh and we’re going to work on your style a little bit. You see how elegant and eye catching Barbara is? Yeah. You need an upgrade. But hit the showers and meet me afterwards in your locker room. I don’t have one of my own, so I’m taking over yours too.
Gregory: Uhh…yeah, sure, okay! That works, aren’t you in Barbara’s though?
It’s all happening so fast, it’s hard for him to keep up right now. She rolls her eyes at his constant doubts and questions.
Kelly Richards: Less questioning, more confidence. Now shower!
Gregory: Yes, ma’am!
He nods his head and heads back towards where his locker room is to get ready for what was going to be a very interesting night.
Mystery Voice: Someone got mighty frustrated out there.
Gregory turns around to see where the voice was coming from and more importantly, who it belonged to, and to his surprise, he has to look down at the short, petite woman who was just a few steps behind him.
Kelly Richards: I know. ‘Who are you’? Right?
A grin crosses the face of the woman who helped Barbara Strong to victory over Cecily Bell just moments ago.
Kelly Richards: The name is Kelly and I’m currently representing Barbara Strong, but I’m so much more than just an agent, which I’m sure you saw if you were watching her match. That neckbreaker? It won me COUNTLESS matches and championships in Mexico. But, that doesn’t interest you, does it?
The woman pauses and walks a complete circle around the rookie, seemingly judging him with each little ‘mmmmhm’ and sigh that escapes her lips.
Kelly Richards: If being a former champion around the globe doesn’t impress you, I know what I did to Cecily does. Let me ask, how far do you want to go in the Keystone Cup?
Gregory takes a step back, seeing what Kelly was capable of doing in the ring in Barbara’s impressive victory.
Gregory: Me? Well I want to win it, of course! I’d be a fool to say anything else though, I’m sure winning the tournament is on everyone’s mind at this point, right?
He was a little taken aback by her question, he thought it was obvious but then again he didn’t really know why Kelly would be talking to him.
Gregory: That’s the right answer, right?
Kelly Richards: I don’t know, is it?
She stares blankly at him, enough to make him uncomfortable. Her eyes were so pretty, but so blank. He couldn’t read her at all. She snaps her fingers in his face quickly, causing him to flinch a bit.
Kelly Richards: You’re jumpy. You’re unsure of yourself, and you were visibly frustrated in your match. If you have to ask me if winning is the right answer, then you have A LOT to learn. Fortunately, I see something in you. Like Barbara, I see a star. But you need the right person to guide you. Barbara has wisely chosen me to represent her to the Networks, AND at ringside. I trained her, there’s a little secret for you. Well, I guess it isn’t so much a secret with THEM watching.
She looks back at the cameras and coyly sticks her tongue out.
Kelly Richards: Soooo…ask me.
Howlett still seems a little intimidated which seems ridiculous to the common viewer of the conversation but he’s seen what she can do and doesn’t want to mess with her.
Gregory: Ask you…you mean ask you to teach me like you did Barbara? Make me as good as you are? I mean, that would be awesome, though I don’t really know what I can offer you…still, of course I’d love to learn!
Kelly seems a little too excited as she shouts out her immediate answer which catches Gregory off guard.
Kelly Richards: YES! I’d love to guide you. To turn these doubts you’re having into things of the past. As for what you have to offer me? Don’t worry about that. We can just say you owe me. And when it’s time to collect I’m sure it will benefit both of us.
Kelly was grinning ear to ear as she pulls a small bandana out of the back pocket of her jean shorts and slaps it on his back and wipes some of the sweat that was still glistening on his skin.
Kelly Richards: I think this was a very productive little impromptu business discussion, don’t you?
Gregory just nods for a second, still not exactly sure what had just happened, it all seemed like a whirlwind to his inexperienced mind.
Gregory: Very productive! I look forward to learning from you…though I guess I should shower first, eh?
Kelly Richards: Shower, and then we’ll get you sweaty again. Oh and we’re going to work on your style a little bit. You see how elegant and eye catching Barbara is? Yeah. You need an upgrade. But hit the showers and meet me afterwards in your locker room. I don’t have one of my own, so I’m taking over yours too.
Gregory: Uhh…yeah, sure, okay! That works, aren’t you in Barbara’s though?
It’s all happening so fast, it’s hard for him to keep up right now. She rolls her eyes at his constant doubts and questions.
Kelly Richards: Less questioning, more confidence. Now shower!
Gregory: Yes, ma’am!
He nods his head and heads back towards where his locker room is to get ready for what was going to be a very interesting night.