Post by Donovan Basch on Aug 26, 2024 21:03:25 GMT -5
Basch Residence
Carlsbad, CA
August 25th, 2024
Scene opens inside the home gymnasium belonging to the Basch family. A sweeping shot of the interior of this massive room reveals just about every piece of equipment a wold class athlete could dream of to keep themselves in peak physical condition. The camera comes to a stop, focusing on the full size wrestling ring occupying one of the far corners of the room. This is where we find Donovan Basch, sitting on a folding chair. As we get closer, we can see that he is drenched in sweat, despite having a towel draped over his neck. His attention is locked onto a laptop set up on the ring apron. While we cannot see what is on the screen, the expression on his face reflects the concentration he is known for. Unbeknownst to Donovan, his wife Danielle comes up behind him and snatches the towel from him.
Danielle: How has your workout gone?
Danielle scutinizes her husband.
Danielle: Never mind… Have you had some water?
Donovan reaches down and picks up a water bottle that was obscured by his right foot.
Donovan: Yes, dearest. Did you bring me the coffee I asked for?
Danielle scowls.
Danielle: Are you serious? Caffeine is the last thing you need right now.
Donovan sighs.
Danielle: Don’t you try that with me, mister.
She leans down to kiss him on the forehead.
Danielle: I’ll see you later…. AFTER you’ve had a shower…
She tosses the towel back at him before turning around and exiting the room. Once she is out of the gym, Donovan turns to the camera.
Donovan: If you’ve noticed, I’ve done away with all of the… extravagences that I usually indulge in before a match. There’s a time for frivolity, and this is NOT one of them.
Why, you may ask?
Quite simply, the quality of opposition in my match at the next Scion demands 100% of my focus. I have not one but TWO world class opponents, both of which have written legacies that any competitor would envy, myself included.
First, I would address Mr. Nathaniel Dixon….
Nathaniel, there have been occasions where we’ve crossed paths in the social arena, rather than the ring, and each of those correspondences have been cordial and civil. However, I highly doubt that the same will be said once we meet in the ring. I will admit, you’re going to be one tough nut to crack. You’ll forgive me if I’ve forgotten who said this quote, but from what I’ve seen, “just when you’ve figured out the answers, I go and change the questions” does come to mind. All the more reason to prepare for ANYTHING you can throw at me, fair or foul.
Donovan cracks open the water bottle, pouring some of it over his head. After wiping his face, head and neck, he drinks some of the refreshing liquid before continuing.
Donovan: That brings me to my OTHER opponent in this match, Mr. Avery Miles III…
Avery, with you surprising everyone by making your return to wrestling at Prime, you’ve got the wrestling world abuzz with anticipation as you continue to forge your path in this industry.
Bravo, sir.
From what has been written and been recorded of you, you are another bag of tricks for me to overcome. A daunting task, but not an impossible one. Will there be any lasting effects from Donnie Harris’ cowardly post-match attack, and if so, how will it affect your performance? Alas, I’m no Nostradamus, nor would I strive to be. Rest assured, Avery, I want my victory to be clear cut and decisive, so I will “play fair”, so to speak.
Am I fighting an uphill battle, gentlemen? By all appearances, yes, I am. Either one of you have me beat as far as experience goes, but I’ve never let that stop me. My wife would call me bull-headed, but I prefer to think of myself as determined. So much so, that I’ve gone to great lengths to prepare for this match. Not only have I scoured the VAST amount of coverage available on both of you, but I’ve also availed myself of my compatriots’ firsthand experience in the ring with you as well. Aurora, Damon, and Tom provided valuable insight as to their encounters with you.
However, preparation can only take you so far. Knowledge is useful, but only if you can properly apply it to the task at hand. Make no mistake, gentlemen, I will achieve victory, regardless of how you feel about it.
With this, Donovan once again turns back to the laptop as the scene fades out.
Carlsbad, CA
August 25th, 2024
Scene opens inside the home gymnasium belonging to the Basch family. A sweeping shot of the interior of this massive room reveals just about every piece of equipment a wold class athlete could dream of to keep themselves in peak physical condition. The camera comes to a stop, focusing on the full size wrestling ring occupying one of the far corners of the room. This is where we find Donovan Basch, sitting on a folding chair. As we get closer, we can see that he is drenched in sweat, despite having a towel draped over his neck. His attention is locked onto a laptop set up on the ring apron. While we cannot see what is on the screen, the expression on his face reflects the concentration he is known for. Unbeknownst to Donovan, his wife Danielle comes up behind him and snatches the towel from him.
Danielle: How has your workout gone?
Danielle scutinizes her husband.
Danielle: Never mind… Have you had some water?
Donovan reaches down and picks up a water bottle that was obscured by his right foot.
Donovan: Yes, dearest. Did you bring me the coffee I asked for?
Danielle scowls.
Danielle: Are you serious? Caffeine is the last thing you need right now.
Donovan sighs.
Danielle: Don’t you try that with me, mister.
She leans down to kiss him on the forehead.
Danielle: I’ll see you later…. AFTER you’ve had a shower…
She tosses the towel back at him before turning around and exiting the room. Once she is out of the gym, Donovan turns to the camera.
Donovan: If you’ve noticed, I’ve done away with all of the… extravagences that I usually indulge in before a match. There’s a time for frivolity, and this is NOT one of them.
Why, you may ask?
Quite simply, the quality of opposition in my match at the next Scion demands 100% of my focus. I have not one but TWO world class opponents, both of which have written legacies that any competitor would envy, myself included.
First, I would address Mr. Nathaniel Dixon….
Nathaniel, there have been occasions where we’ve crossed paths in the social arena, rather than the ring, and each of those correspondences have been cordial and civil. However, I highly doubt that the same will be said once we meet in the ring. I will admit, you’re going to be one tough nut to crack. You’ll forgive me if I’ve forgotten who said this quote, but from what I’ve seen, “just when you’ve figured out the answers, I go and change the questions” does come to mind. All the more reason to prepare for ANYTHING you can throw at me, fair or foul.
Donovan cracks open the water bottle, pouring some of it over his head. After wiping his face, head and neck, he drinks some of the refreshing liquid before continuing.
Donovan: That brings me to my OTHER opponent in this match, Mr. Avery Miles III…
Avery, with you surprising everyone by making your return to wrestling at Prime, you’ve got the wrestling world abuzz with anticipation as you continue to forge your path in this industry.
Bravo, sir.
From what has been written and been recorded of you, you are another bag of tricks for me to overcome. A daunting task, but not an impossible one. Will there be any lasting effects from Donnie Harris’ cowardly post-match attack, and if so, how will it affect your performance? Alas, I’m no Nostradamus, nor would I strive to be. Rest assured, Avery, I want my victory to be clear cut and decisive, so I will “play fair”, so to speak.
Am I fighting an uphill battle, gentlemen? By all appearances, yes, I am. Either one of you have me beat as far as experience goes, but I’ve never let that stop me. My wife would call me bull-headed, but I prefer to think of myself as determined. So much so, that I’ve gone to great lengths to prepare for this match. Not only have I scoured the VAST amount of coverage available on both of you, but I’ve also availed myself of my compatriots’ firsthand experience in the ring with you as well. Aurora, Damon, and Tom provided valuable insight as to their encounters with you.
However, preparation can only take you so far. Knowledge is useful, but only if you can properly apply it to the task at hand. Make no mistake, gentlemen, I will achieve victory, regardless of how you feel about it.
With this, Donovan once again turns back to the laptop as the scene fades out.
