Heya, I'm Rylee...
Nov 5, 2023 20:57:33 GMT -6
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Post by TeamTRIOCS on Nov 5, 2023 20:57:33 GMT -6
Sitting in her dark office after hours at The Ruin Institute of Combat Sports we find Ryleigh staring blankly at her computer screen. It's very obvious she's contemplating something as she's nervously biting at her nonexistent finger nails. Just then there's a knock at the door.
Ryleigh: Yeah, come on in.
The door opens to the shadow of a medium height well built figure being cast into the room.
Ryleigh: Why the fuck are you standing there like that Zan?
Xander: Well, after what I unknowingly walked into last time I entered when you had the light off. Just wanted to be sure it wasn't play time for you. Who was that chick anyway, not sure I've seen her before?
Ryleigh tells Alexa to turn the lights on and a man with shaggy hair and a full beard step into the room. He's chewing on a mouth guard as he plops on to the brown suede shea's lounge in the corner of the room.
Xander: You wanted to talk to me, Boss Lady. And why have you had that look on your face like you're about to make a shitty decision since getting back from the villa in Nice?
Ry takes a deep breath and clears her throat before speaking.
Xander: I hate it when you're so fucking dramatic. Just come on and tell me whatever catastrophe I'm going to have to clean up next!
Not making eye contact with her business partner, her voice cracks as she says.
Ryleigh: I've been presented with an opportunity for us to get back in the ring, Xan.
Xander: Oh yeah, with who?
Ryleigh: New Edge Wrestling.
Xander: Cool…
Noticing she's not looked away from her laptop during the conversation Xander knows there's a "but" coming.
Xander: I wasn't aware we were taking bookings yet. I thought we were just thinking about jumping back in the pool. And what in the hell is that company that wants to gain notoriety off our fame?
Ryleigh: They're a well standing company that took a hiatus since 19' and has just come back.
Xander: Great, so what the catch seeing you chewing on your fingers and haven't looked my way yet?
Still not making eye contact.
Ryleigh: It's run by Jesse, Xan.
Xander: That name better not couple with Styles, Ry.
She looks away from the screen towards her only real friend.
Xander: Holy shit it does… Doesn't it?
Ryleigh: You know I can't lie to you, it does.
Xander immediately gets up from the lounge and heads towards the door.
Ryleigh: Please stop…
Xander: Stop what?
Ryleigh: Walking out of the room, asshole.
He glances at his boss for a moment and sees the look of nothing good.
Xander: You already said yes didn't you?
Ryleigh: I did.
Xander: I really hope that yes doesn't include me… Because if I see that mother fucker I'm not sure if I could control myself from beating him til he doesn't move any longer! I went through far too much counseling to open that relationship back up, Ry-Ry!! Let me guess Ray's gonna be there too?
Ryleigh: Please don't shout at me, I have no idea if she'll be there or not. But, what I do know is that this is something I need to do for us. And I already told them you'd prolly not be interested.
Xander: Good… Cause I'm not in any shape or form!
He aggressively closes the door behind himself and can be seen quickly walking towards the stairs to the main level of the school and out of the building. The alarm tone chimes as the side door clearly was opened.
Ryleigh: Well, that actually went worse than I expected.
Sitting in the adjoining office Violet, her personal assistant/sister-in-law pretends to be working on something, but hears the entirety of the conversation.
Violet: Sorry, were you talking to me, Luv?
Ryleigh: There isn't anyone else to talk to here, so yeah.
Ruin gets up and crosses her office to Violet's.
Ryleigh: Men are the absolute worst! How can you be married to one?
Violet: Well, to me your brother is completely lovely to me and the kids and us women have our times too.
She gives her a slow glance.
Ryleigh: What in the hell is that supposed to mean?
Violet: You did deliver that rather shitty.
Ryleigh: We know he likes things straight and to the point.
Violet: Maybe not so much when the subject matter concerns the second biggest failure in his life…
Ry realizing she was super of Xander's feels there quickly changes the subject.
Ryleigh: Well, whatever, we knew it'd be a long shot anyways. I need this, Vi. Do I just e-sign the contract? And is there any update on the first card?
The dark haired Brit nods her head.
Violet: Actually, we just received the announcement in the last few minutes. They're going with the Rumble idea that was rumored. Strangely they announced the order, as well. There seems to be fifteen entrants and you fall at number ten. The winner gets a World Championship title shot in the future.
Ryleigh: Tight… Tight…
Violet: The only two names I recognize on the list are Bianca Davis and Meg Coleman. I sent the list to our private chat.
Ry takes out her phone to look over the card.
Ryleigh: Isn't Bia that Aussie girl Eilyn never shuts up about? And we know River, she was around AGW the first time Jesse tried to run it. She can go! The rest of these names must be randos or the veterans of that last incarnation of the Fed.
Violet: We both know my daughter knows more indie talents than maybe anyone on the planet.
Ryleigh: Well, she has been around this place and the biz since before she was born.
Ry stares blankly once again into the iPhone screen for far longer than one should. Her best friend notices there's something off about the youngest Ruin.
Violet: You want me to be honest with you right?
Ryleigh: Always, Sis…
Violet: I'm starting to think this is a bad idea.
Ry quickly looks up from her phone puzzled.
Ryleigh: Wait, you said it'd be good for me to get out and close the book on this, Violet. Even Dr. Flats agrees that I need to find a way to complete this professional journey or I'll never get past my demons.
Violet: I do but we both know how you get when you're alone. And being on the road with this company you're going to be just that, alone. For the first time in your career I won't be there, neither will Rixton, no Xander, and certainly not Iz or even that traitor Rayola. I'm just really afraid in the quiet times that awful version of yourself might show up and take over your life again.
Ryleigh: That's a duality I'll need to fight every time I get in the ring and I'm ready for the challenge. We know I have recently been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and she and I battle over every decision I make in my life. I've learned my coping mechanisms and I guess we'll see who wins.
Violet: Well I can see who won today don't we?
Ruin gives a wry smile that Violet notices right away as she's seen it a million times when Ryleigh loses the fight within herself. Being very late in the evening and wanting the fight the other one will crave.
Violet: I think we're done here and good luck.
Violet gathers her things and Upon exiting her office a loud "Fuck" followed by "She's off her meds" can be heard while Vi's on her mobile phone. Much like Xander she quickly leaves the complex.
A day or two passes and Ryleigh spirals into a very dark place she loves but is off-putting to most others in her inner circle. She doesn't leave her condo, doesn't eat very much, and most shockingly no workouts the entire time. The only thing she managed to get done was take care of her dog. Delving further into her second personality by the passing day. In a very short moment of clarity she realizes she never sent the contract to Jesse. She calls him to be certain it's not too late.
Ryleigh: Heya boss man, I think I-we well I guess I forgot to send the contract to you. I'm certainly going to sign whereas Xan will not be. (Under her breath she says. "Fuckin' asshole") So am I good? I'm kinda freaking out here…
Jesse: Ryleigh... You good? You sound frazzled, what's going on? As for the contract you forgot to sign and send to me that doesn't sound like you at all just saying.
Ryleigh: Yeah I'm just fine... Yeah I'm fine... Just a bit stressed with this change in my life. Clearly nothing is going on!
Jesse: I literally can smell bullshit through my cell phone Ry.... So you still just wanna tell me that you are fine? I mean if you do then ok I guess. Just get the contract signed and faxed over to the NEW offices by morning please.
Ryleigh: Fax?? I need to fax this... Not sure I've even seen one of those machines in years. Could I just email it back?
Ry begins to lose it a little more as her mind races about the fax machine issue.
Jesse: Well my offices are still making some adjustments over in the NEW HQ... It has been closed for almost five years. But, yeah I think they or well hope they can handle a contract via email. Sure let's try that and are you sure you don't wanna talk about anything?
Ryleigh: Nothing really, I'm just going to lose everyone in my life if I do this. That's all... But, fuck them all of them and let's see if they like it if I have all of the money moved to accounts they can't access. WE need this for US and if they don't get it fuck em'!
At this very moment the sweet and caring Ryleigh is nowhere to be found.
Jesse: Uh okay hope it felt good that you got that out.... Now don't freaking forget about the damned contract Ry!
Ryleigh: Yeppers boss man, all is fine… And I'm going to be spelling my name (She spells it out.) R y l e e from now on, Okies?
Jesse: I hope so I mean I am putting you in this big rumble match which could be a huge thing for your career just saying. Anyways Rylee have a nice night I am going to go now make sure you yah know don't forget about that contract for New Edge….
She quickly hangs up the phone and throws against the wall as hard as she can. Luckily the phone has a nearly indestructible Rokform case. So it just bounces back towards her and her dog Trinity picks it up and lay it in her lap.
Rylee: I hope one of these randos in the Fed crosses me because we're so ready to beat I bitch within an inch of their life. Especially that River chick she just annoys me to all ends. She thinks she's soooo cute in the yoga pants and her FLAT ASS… Just wait til they get a load of little ole' me!!
She gets that shitty grin back on her face as she starts to pack for the first New Edge Wrestling show. She enters her studio apartment sized closet Choosing every bright pink item she can find. This search ends as finds her original ring gear from 2014 that looks like Barbie and Skipper designed. It's so very bubblegum pink and kinda looks like a slutty Halloween cheerleader costume. She puts it on and models it before her full length mirror.
Rylee: This is fucking perfect… Welcome back old friend!!
She lets out an annoying giggle before telling Alexa to play “Tally” by Blackpink at full volume, as she twirls in place, unnecessarily proud of herself as we close.
Ryleigh: Yeah, come on in.
The door opens to the shadow of a medium height well built figure being cast into the room.
Ryleigh: Why the fuck are you standing there like that Zan?
Xander: Well, after what I unknowingly walked into last time I entered when you had the light off. Just wanted to be sure it wasn't play time for you. Who was that chick anyway, not sure I've seen her before?
Ryleigh tells Alexa to turn the lights on and a man with shaggy hair and a full beard step into the room. He's chewing on a mouth guard as he plops on to the brown suede shea's lounge in the corner of the room.
Xander: You wanted to talk to me, Boss Lady. And why have you had that look on your face like you're about to make a shitty decision since getting back from the villa in Nice?
Ry takes a deep breath and clears her throat before speaking.
Xander: I hate it when you're so fucking dramatic. Just come on and tell me whatever catastrophe I'm going to have to clean up next!
Not making eye contact with her business partner, her voice cracks as she says.
Ryleigh: I've been presented with an opportunity for us to get back in the ring, Xan.
Xander: Oh yeah, with who?
Ryleigh: New Edge Wrestling.
Xander: Cool…
Noticing she's not looked away from her laptop during the conversation Xander knows there's a "but" coming.
Xander: I wasn't aware we were taking bookings yet. I thought we were just thinking about jumping back in the pool. And what in the hell is that company that wants to gain notoriety off our fame?
Ryleigh: They're a well standing company that took a hiatus since 19' and has just come back.
Xander: Great, so what the catch seeing you chewing on your fingers and haven't looked my way yet?
Still not making eye contact.
Ryleigh: It's run by Jesse, Xan.
Xander: That name better not couple with Styles, Ry.
She looks away from the screen towards her only real friend.
Xander: Holy shit it does… Doesn't it?
Ryleigh: You know I can't lie to you, it does.
Xander immediately gets up from the lounge and heads towards the door.
Ryleigh: Please stop…
Xander: Stop what?
Ryleigh: Walking out of the room, asshole.
He glances at his boss for a moment and sees the look of nothing good.
Xander: You already said yes didn't you?
Ryleigh: I did.
Xander: I really hope that yes doesn't include me… Because if I see that mother fucker I'm not sure if I could control myself from beating him til he doesn't move any longer! I went through far too much counseling to open that relationship back up, Ry-Ry!! Let me guess Ray's gonna be there too?
Ryleigh: Please don't shout at me, I have no idea if she'll be there or not. But, what I do know is that this is something I need to do for us. And I already told them you'd prolly not be interested.
Xander: Good… Cause I'm not in any shape or form!
He aggressively closes the door behind himself and can be seen quickly walking towards the stairs to the main level of the school and out of the building. The alarm tone chimes as the side door clearly was opened.
Ryleigh: Well, that actually went worse than I expected.
Sitting in the adjoining office Violet, her personal assistant/sister-in-law pretends to be working on something, but hears the entirety of the conversation.
Violet: Sorry, were you talking to me, Luv?
Ryleigh: There isn't anyone else to talk to here, so yeah.
Ruin gets up and crosses her office to Violet's.
Ryleigh: Men are the absolute worst! How can you be married to one?
Violet: Well, to me your brother is completely lovely to me and the kids and us women have our times too.
She gives her a slow glance.
Ryleigh: What in the hell is that supposed to mean?
Violet: You did deliver that rather shitty.
Ryleigh: We know he likes things straight and to the point.
Violet: Maybe not so much when the subject matter concerns the second biggest failure in his life…
Ry realizing she was super of Xander's feels there quickly changes the subject.
Ryleigh: Well, whatever, we knew it'd be a long shot anyways. I need this, Vi. Do I just e-sign the contract? And is there any update on the first card?
The dark haired Brit nods her head.
Violet: Actually, we just received the announcement in the last few minutes. They're going with the Rumble idea that was rumored. Strangely they announced the order, as well. There seems to be fifteen entrants and you fall at number ten. The winner gets a World Championship title shot in the future.
Ryleigh: Tight… Tight…
Violet: The only two names I recognize on the list are Bianca Davis and Meg Coleman. I sent the list to our private chat.
Ry takes out her phone to look over the card.
Ryleigh: Isn't Bia that Aussie girl Eilyn never shuts up about? And we know River, she was around AGW the first time Jesse tried to run it. She can go! The rest of these names must be randos or the veterans of that last incarnation of the Fed.
Violet: We both know my daughter knows more indie talents than maybe anyone on the planet.
Ryleigh: Well, she has been around this place and the biz since before she was born.
Ry stares blankly once again into the iPhone screen for far longer than one should. Her best friend notices there's something off about the youngest Ruin.
Violet: You want me to be honest with you right?
Ryleigh: Always, Sis…
Violet: I'm starting to think this is a bad idea.
Ry quickly looks up from her phone puzzled.
Ryleigh: Wait, you said it'd be good for me to get out and close the book on this, Violet. Even Dr. Flats agrees that I need to find a way to complete this professional journey or I'll never get past my demons.
Violet: I do but we both know how you get when you're alone. And being on the road with this company you're going to be just that, alone. For the first time in your career I won't be there, neither will Rixton, no Xander, and certainly not Iz or even that traitor Rayola. I'm just really afraid in the quiet times that awful version of yourself might show up and take over your life again.
Ryleigh: That's a duality I'll need to fight every time I get in the ring and I'm ready for the challenge. We know I have recently been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder and she and I battle over every decision I make in my life. I've learned my coping mechanisms and I guess we'll see who wins.
Violet: Well I can see who won today don't we?
Ruin gives a wry smile that Violet notices right away as she's seen it a million times when Ryleigh loses the fight within herself. Being very late in the evening and wanting the fight the other one will crave.
Violet: I think we're done here and good luck.
Violet gathers her things and Upon exiting her office a loud "Fuck" followed by "She's off her meds" can be heard while Vi's on her mobile phone. Much like Xander she quickly leaves the complex.
A day or two passes and Ryleigh spirals into a very dark place she loves but is off-putting to most others in her inner circle. She doesn't leave her condo, doesn't eat very much, and most shockingly no workouts the entire time. The only thing she managed to get done was take care of her dog. Delving further into her second personality by the passing day. In a very short moment of clarity she realizes she never sent the contract to Jesse. She calls him to be certain it's not too late.
Ryleigh: Heya boss man, I think I-we well I guess I forgot to send the contract to you. I'm certainly going to sign whereas Xan will not be. (Under her breath she says. "Fuckin' asshole") So am I good? I'm kinda freaking out here…
Jesse: Ryleigh... You good? You sound frazzled, what's going on? As for the contract you forgot to sign and send to me that doesn't sound like you at all just saying.
Ryleigh: Yeah I'm just fine... Yeah I'm fine... Just a bit stressed with this change in my life. Clearly nothing is going on!
Jesse: I literally can smell bullshit through my cell phone Ry.... So you still just wanna tell me that you are fine? I mean if you do then ok I guess. Just get the contract signed and faxed over to the NEW offices by morning please.
Ryleigh: Fax?? I need to fax this... Not sure I've even seen one of those machines in years. Could I just email it back?
Ry begins to lose it a little more as her mind races about the fax machine issue.
Jesse: Well my offices are still making some adjustments over in the NEW HQ... It has been closed for almost five years. But, yeah I think they or well hope they can handle a contract via email. Sure let's try that and are you sure you don't wanna talk about anything?
Ryleigh: Nothing really, I'm just going to lose everyone in my life if I do this. That's all... But, fuck them all of them and let's see if they like it if I have all of the money moved to accounts they can't access. WE need this for US and if they don't get it fuck em'!
At this very moment the sweet and caring Ryleigh is nowhere to be found.
Jesse: Uh okay hope it felt good that you got that out.... Now don't freaking forget about the damned contract Ry!
Ryleigh: Yeppers boss man, all is fine… And I'm going to be spelling my name (She spells it out.) R y l e e from now on, Okies?
Jesse: I hope so I mean I am putting you in this big rumble match which could be a huge thing for your career just saying. Anyways Rylee have a nice night I am going to go now make sure you yah know don't forget about that contract for New Edge….
She quickly hangs up the phone and throws against the wall as hard as she can. Luckily the phone has a nearly indestructible Rokform case. So it just bounces back towards her and her dog Trinity picks it up and lay it in her lap.
Rylee: I hope one of these randos in the Fed crosses me because we're so ready to beat I bitch within an inch of their life. Especially that River chick she just annoys me to all ends. She thinks she's soooo cute in the yoga pants and her FLAT ASS… Just wait til they get a load of little ole' me!!
She gets that shitty grin back on her face as she starts to pack for the first New Edge Wrestling show. She enters her studio apartment sized closet Choosing every bright pink item she can find. This search ends as finds her original ring gear from 2014 that looks like Barbie and Skipper designed. It's so very bubblegum pink and kinda looks like a slutty Halloween cheerleader costume. She puts it on and models it before her full length mirror.
Rylee: This is fucking perfect… Welcome back old friend!!
She lets out an annoying giggle before telling Alexa to play “Tally” by Blackpink at full volume, as she twirls in place, unnecessarily proud of herself as we close.