Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 13, 2021 13:57:19 GMT -5
Neon “Sounds like some bad sushi.”
Chug. Crush. He copied Vincent and just tosses the can down the corridor, knocking his into the other can like it was shuffleboard.
Neon “So what’s the deal with you and Jingles man? I haven’t seen him so worked up since I asked him for a piggy back ride…which he still owes me B T Dubb.”
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 19, 2021 2:07:23 GMT -5
That was a question that actually put a smile on Vincent's face, though it soon fades away almost as quickly.
Vincent Hubbard: I'm not well liked, as I'm sure you already know. I don't sweat it, I've never been all that needy when it came to attention and such. Jingles caught my eye the moment I joined this company. Someone who seemed to be exactly like I was...almost universally hated...didn't care about attention...completely focused on whatever was in his sights. I dunno, I guess maybe part of me wanted to BE him. Especially when I saw the fear that he's always instilled in people. It was something I could never do, there was always that small part of me that held onto the 'dream' you know? To be a star and carry on as the face of a big promotion somewhere. Guess that was sorta stupid, too.
He shakes his head and takes another drink, practically draining the entire can in one go before he tosses it.
Vincent Hubbard: Oddly enough, I came to realize that he wanted something too. He wanted someone to understand him, to at least understand his nature, or whatever you want to call it. I mean, I can remember plenty of times when we were each other's ONLY friends in this place. Ostracized by everyone...pushed aside because we didn't fit the so-called mold of what a wrestling star was supposed to be. It was our friendship that led me down that eventual path, to try and be the guy who opens doors for other people like me. ( he sighs ) In the end, they accused me of flooding the business with some garbage wrestlers and instantly returned to the status quo once we were both gone.
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Neon
XHW Talent
Figuring my mind out
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Post by Neon on Dec 19, 2021 15:24:21 GMT -5
Neon leaned his elbows on the crate while listening to Vincents story like a kid in kindergarten getting read the very hungry caterpillar.
Neon “Man, Dr. Phil would have an anthology with you guys. With all of us really. I’ve been wanting someone to relate with forever, those guys on the couch with their little notepads pretend like they relate with you. Yeah, right Edward, you with your doctorate degree and loving parents who still send you Christmas cards can relate to me. Lovely.”
One beer was all it took to show Neons a lightweight like it wasn’t obvious.
Neon “You don’t like being yourself anymore?”
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 26, 2021 2:30:40 GMT -5
He shrugs his shoulders a bit nonchalantly and takes another sip.
Vincent Hubbard: I'm not the one who doesn't like the real me. It's this...this place. They've never liked me here, never wanted me here. Remember the last owner? She and her hubby went to the Board of Directors, trying to get me kicked out of my contract consistently...only thing that saved me were contractual loopholes. Hell, they even forgot I existed at one point and paid me for an entire year I without booking me to wrestle. You ever feel like you're a little underappreciated? Just keep that one in mind, huh?
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 26, 2021 3:15:58 GMT -5
Neon listened and soaked every word in while downing a second beer. At this point he could barely taste it really. Funny how alcohol seemed to make him MORE attentive.
Neon "What!? Uhhh, excuse me but I recall that when you were the acting manager, XHW was at an all time high. Nobody could touch us and you are the reason I even know what ratings are. You know why? Because you hit a record when you were in charge! So I was forced to look up the definition! Bro you have a crazy mind and that's what this place needs. We may have shed gallons of blood with each other, but I appreciate you. I even looked up to you..."
He stirs the can.
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 26, 2021 20:05:01 GMT -5
Well, THAT was unexpected. Vincent glances over at him, not saying a word, then quietly turns back to his beer again.
Vincent Hubbard: Guess that's why Lori likes you so much...
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 26, 2021 23:23:07 GMT -5
Neon kept the liquid stirring within the can and then sipped again until the can was empty and leaned against the crate as the silence was shared between them until Vincent spoke up.
Neon "I never really knew why she liked me so much...I just kinda' accepted it. You don't question when good things happen to you because then they just get taken away."
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 27, 2021 23:35:06 GMT -5
Vincent Hubbard: That's when you fight to hold onto them. ( he says as he points at Neon with his beer ) There's always gonna be people trying to take away something you have. ALWAYS. You think they don't because you don't question it?
He laughed out loud then guzzled down the rest of his beer and launched the can accordingly.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 28, 2021 13:44:26 GMT -5
Neon "I just assumed I guess."
He looks at his set of empty cans now, resting on the crate...he was starting to see the appeal of alcohol now.
Neon "...is she still uhm...you know..."
He pointed to his own faded face paint.
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 28, 2021 13:56:57 GMT -5
Vincent Hubbard: ...is she still interested in you...that what you're trying to say?
He says, finishing the thought for him as he pulls out another six-pack from...well, we're not really sure where it was. Still, it was good and cold and he apparently didn't mind offering him another one.
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Neon
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Post by Neon on Dec 28, 2021 15:49:41 GMT -5
Neon just snickered a little at the finished thought, taking a third beer can and treating it like one of his Dews.
Neon "I didn't really mean like that, I just meant...does she still put her paint on..."
He was definitely red right now and it wasn't from any paint.
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 28, 2021 20:23:00 GMT -5
Vincent Hubbard: Wait, does she still put her PANTS on?!
His head whips around to look at Neon, clearly having misheard what was actually said. Of course, Vincent had a bit of a headstart on Neon with the beer, and it was apparently beginning to show.
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Neon
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Figuring my mind out
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Post by Neon on Dec 28, 2021 21:20:12 GMT -5
Neon heard what Vincent said and thought it was the funniest thing in the world while he continued to laugh into the crate, almost knocking over his third beer can. He slapped the crate a good 15 seconds.
Neon "Paint, man, PAINT! Hehehehe...It's just, last time I saw her you guys were kinda' like, I dunno', evil henchman, she reminded me of me back when, 'you-know-who' took over."
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Post by The Jezter on Dec 28, 2021 23:26:54 GMT -5
Vincent Hubbard: As an officially registered super villain in the state of Ohio, I'm offended by that.
He cracks open another beer, as if he really needs it at this point.
Vincent Hubbard: Far as Lori goes, why don't you ask her yourself? She's been taking pointers from Bella though, so I'd stay on my guard if I were you. She can probably be more than a handful I imagine, at least if her sister's anything to go by.
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Neon
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Figuring my mind out
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Post by Neon on Dec 29, 2021 21:23:44 GMT -5
Neon “Uhhhh, well you know, she did kinda’ worry me last time we talked. I dunno’ I guess I was kinda scared to talk to her again after that. Like maybe I had infected her with that mind virus from ‘The Crazies’. It’s a way different thing when you meet somebody you thought was so different than you but ended up being so alike.”
Sip, crush, throw
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