In Stasis {Part 3}
Sept 4, 2017 5:46:22 GMT -6
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Post by L Verez {L-7} on Sept 4, 2017 5:46:22 GMT -6
A battered and bruised L Verez staggers her way to the stasis pod Zima'Ion currently resides in. Last week, we found her conscious, but sadly, not for long. Today, L’s goal is to end her comatose state once and for all. Polonium is the only one alongside her this time, as Luminous and Marvelous had done their part to help make the room and chamber atmospherically safe for Zima'Ion. Now L is able open her stasis pod, and begin working on helping Zima recover. She seems to currently be working on refreshing her suit a bit. I'd assume it would be to make it more resistant to situations like this. My main concern is… L, after everything you've endured at Meltdown, are you sure now is the time to have Zima'Ion fully recovered?
L Verez: Yes, Vin. I can't delay this any longer. I have a lot on my plate, and if I leave Zima in a comatose state for too long, she may never wake from it, and I can't let that happen. I won't be the reason her family never sees her again. My goal for that Last Woman Standing Match was to rid that thorn in my side known as Karlie Nash from continuously stabbing me and making my current matters more difficult than they already are. She gave me one hell of a fight though. I even had to use her barbaric weaponry against her to help me win my match. But just as I had finished my blood feud with Karlie Nash, this… android viciously assaulted me. M.A.X… Was he bitter about his loss earlier in the night? Did he not agree with my tamperings with technology? Is he just an insane rogue android that needs some fine tuning? I'm unsure, but I can't possibly be able to deal with M.A.X on top of the Society as well.
ONE BRUTAL BRAIN ERASER WILL DEMOLISH ANY HOPES OF THIS ANDROID’S ATTEMPTS AT OVERCOMING THE GREATNESS OF OUR UNIVERSAL PROTECTOR
The Brain Eraser… I actually haven't heard about that one in a while. Do you even still use that maneuver still?
L Verez: Not since I faced Joe Smarts. But that was just for laughs. These recent matches have been much too competitive for me to use such silly tactics. Speaking of, my next match is against two interesting characters… Shadowlove, who I've faced once before, and a returning talent, Jack… Shlongson.
Jack Shlongson? What is he, some sort of porn star?
L Verez: Actually, yes. That was his prior career.
Oh, bloody hell…
L Verez: He's a former tag team champion alongside Andre Holmes, which would usually make me dislike him, but apparently, Andre wasn't, and still isn't, a big fan of his. Though, I can't think of anyone that Andre gets along with. He's too busy stabbing everyone in the back. Shlongson, though… he's very interesting, to say the least. Though, I honestly must commend him. It's not everyday one goes from being in the porn industry to one of the most dangerous sports. It takes quite a lot of gull. I'd assume you'd have an instant target on your back, with a lot of people frowning upon such a profession. You know, it's usually the other way around. Most people go for porn *after* they turn to wrestling. Just ask Papa Milkstache.
L giggles a bit whilst Polonium hands her a glass boot of Zim-Quilla. L carefully takes a swig before she continues her work.
L Verez: Now Shadowlove… the “Handsome Half-breed”. Self proclaimed “Mr. UCI”. Quite a bold term for him. Though, I find it odd… he calls himself that, yet he's never been able to win any gold. Meanwhile, you have guys like Sam Kidsgrove, Umeji, and Kaz Mazy, who haven't been here very long, yet have already won championships. Albeit, I haven't been very lucky myself, so I don't have much room to speak, but at least I don't call myself Ms. UCI. Love makes himself out to be beyond the average wrestler. Though, every time he has an opportunity to prove it, he disappoints his “hometown”. Well, it seems that Shanghai is going to be very disappointed to see their “hometown guy” lie in defeat against the femalien L Verez. Both Jack and Love will meet their Celestial Desc---sss! Oww!…
L winces in pain as she tries to reach over to grab some new and improved tubes for Zima'Ion. L, are you sure you're ready to be in a match? You're still pretty banged up from Meltdown.
L Verez: I'm okay… I'm the Protector of the Universe. I have to endure pain like this in order to keep people safe.
Even seeing your partner get injured?
L Verez: … What Andre did to Damian was uncalled for. And I'm still upset I wasn't able to help him before he got seriously injured. Hell, we had to rely on a former #beachkrew member to help us. That just made me feel helpless. Now Bonnie wants Wade Moor to join The Guardians. I'm just not sure I can trust someone that was a member of #beachkrew. I can somewhat understand it though. Bonnie was in a relationship with him prior to joining #beachkrew, so her trust with him was already built for a while. So I'll keep an open mind, but not without staying skeptical.
What of the Shade? Any information on that?
L Verez: No… I'll have to run that by The Guardians. I can't keep information like that from them. Not after finding out just how big The Society can actually be. All those people appearing like that… Preventing us from saving Damian Kaine. This is a bigger problem than I thought it would be.
As L begins to replace Zima's tubing, a figure appears in the background. L carefully turns to see who it is.
Arvus: This is quite the place you've got. You're feline friend helped me find my way here. How's Zima doing?
L Verez: She's doing okay. Her vitals are stable, and her immune system seems to be in tact. Though, with the replacement tubings I'm giving her, she's going to need this suit for a much longer time. I had to use a much tougher material, so that they won't get cut. The caveat to that is that the vaccinations and other medicines won't go through as quickly as before.
Arvus: The life of a Quarian isn't an easy one. But Zima'Ion is tough. She'll make it through this.
L Verez: You know, I had no clue you two knew each other until Zima brought it up one day. I was surprised, considering just how large the Milky Way is.
Arvus: Well, you did meet us both in the same area. We both stayed around Omega pretty regularly. She was a merchant, and I was a Blue Suns mercenary, so I would go to her for some mods for my weapons and armor. She was kind enough to give me some discounts at the time. We kept in touch after I left the Blue Suns, since we both shared an interest in tech.
L Verez: It's always good to make friends. I find it convenient that we all know each other. That's why I'm glad you're here. Now if you can give me a moment while I try to carefully take these tubes out of Zima's system.
Polonium gives L a tool to help her remove Zima’s cut tubing. Once L removes her tubing, she quickly puts together the new tubing.
L Verez: Sss-ahh! Meteorites…!
Arvus: Here. Let me help.
Arvus grabs the tubing from L and places it by Zima's cratered ear.
Arvus: Alright. Go ahead.
L winces a bit before attaching the tubing to Zima's system. She makes sure that everything is connected properly before closing the stasis pod to let the atmosphere do its work.
L Verez: Thanks, Arvus. I'm still in a bit of pain…
Arvus: That's an understatement, if I've ever heard one. I watched Meltdown. I've been keeping up with UCI since after we first met. I gotta say, you got some guts walking away after all of that carnage you went through. Most wouldn't even be able to stand after enduring so much. I also noticed some advertisement for a triple threat match that you're in. Don't you think you should be taking a break? You still need time to heal.
L Verez: I'll be fine. There's no pause button in war. I'm not taking any breaks unless I truly have to. Besides… UCI is in China this week! You know what that means?
Arvus: Pandas?
L Verez: Exactly!
Oh bollocks. Just what we need. A panda running amok. It's bad enough we have Limbo go after shiny things.
Arvus: How are you going to go about that?
L Verez: I'll find a way… hopefully, my Guardian friend Alex will help!
L! Arvus! Look at Zima!
L Verez: By the Quasars… she's waking up!
Her eyes slowly open as she gains consciousness. Her head carefully turns toward L, and then Arvus. Her fingers and toes twitch a bit, seemingly attempting to move.
Arvus: Well, I'll be. That suit really does work.
L Verez: The stasis pod helps a lot as well. It emits a replica version of her homeland’s atmosphere.
Arvus: How were you able to do that?
L Verez: I know a guy who knows a guy.
As time passes, Zima is able to move around better. Her eyes are looking everywhere. Her hands touch the stasis panel.
L Verez: I think it's time… Polonium, make sure the Quarian atmosphere surrounds the room please.
Arvus: It's a good thing I brought my helmet.
As I put my breathing mask on, Polonium sets up the atmosphere. Zima seems to be getting rather impatient in there. Moving more and more as time goes by. Once the room is ready for her, L finally opens the panel. Zima'Ion emerges from stasis. L and Arvus looking on with anticipation.
L Verez: Zima…
Zima'Ion: … What did I miss?
L and Zima embrace each other with gracious relief. They both laugh with joy. A few tears drip down L’s face. I suddenly feel the urge to sing Reunited by Peaches and Herb…
L Verez: I'm so glad you're okay! I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you didn't survive.
Zima'Ion: It's not your fault, L. Neither of us thought the Society would come after me. But now that I'm okay, we can move forward. Speaking of okay… you don't look very much that way. Seriously, what did I miss??
L Verez: Oh… yeah. We have a lot to catch up on, don't we?
Arvus: Glad you're okay, Zima.
Zima'Ion: Arvus! It's good to see you!
Arvus: Likewise! Now, for the catching up part. L went to war with Karlie Nash, a psychotic android attacked her, Andre Holmes injured Damian Kaine, Wade Moor is with the Guardians, and now L is going to be facing Shadowlove and a pornstar.
Zima'Ion: Wow, that's a lot. Wait, a pornstar!?
L Verez: A former pornstar, to be exact.
Zima'Ion: So Papa Mustache?
Both L and Zima share a laugh together. It's very refreshing to see, since there was a chance they wouldn't be able to do that again.
Zima'Ion: So I already know about Shadowlove. Who's the other guy?
L Verez: Jack “The Crack” Shlongson.
Zima'Ion: Okay, nevermind, I don't want to know.
Arvus: I concur with that.
They all share a laugh now.
Zima'Ion: So all these marks are from…?
L Verez: A mixture of things. My match with Karlie Nash is the reason my back is a bit injured. Then, that Milkdroid M.A.X attacked me from behind and threw me to the pyrotechnics table. To top it off, The Society brought in a bunch of henchmen to keep me, Bonnie, and Alex from saving Damian from getting injured by Andre Holmes. Luckily, Wade Moor saved him from further injury.
Zima'Ion: Wait, wait, wait… Wade Moor!? As in #beachkrew member Wade Moor!?
Arvus: Former. #beachkrew is dead.
Zima'Ion: Geez, I've been out of the loop… how long was I out for?
L Verez: About two Earth weeks.
Zima'Ion: All that happened in two Earth weeks!?
L Verez: The life of a wrestler can escalate very quickly.
Zima'Ion: It sounds exciting…
L Verez: ...What are you implying?
It's obvious that L was reading the expression of Zima'Ion.
Zima'Ion: I… I want to join UCI.
Arvus: Aaaand that's my cue. I'll let you guys discuss that one.
Polonium escorts Arvus out of the room. L is perplexed by what Zima'Ion just said to her.
L Verez: So… you just survived after being in danger, and now you want to get yourself into more danger?
Zima'Ion: I don't have to be a wrestler. I can be your valet. And maybe I can help the Guardians with the Society issue…
L Verez: By the Quasars… you want to be a Guardian!?
Zima'Ion: Not exactly a Guardian. I just want to lend a hand. You guys need help against The Society. And it would be nice to at least be part of the reason for taking them down.
L looks like she's trying to escape from a bad dream. It takes her a bit to finally reply to Zima, but not before she pinches the bridge of her nose and sighs.
L Verez: Okay. I'll let you be my valet. As long as you stay near me. I don't want anything happening to you, now that I know you're okay. However, I'll have to ask the Guardians about you working with them. We're also going to have to tell them about the Shade that put you into stasis…
Zima'Ion gently hugs L, being careful of her injuries. Specifically her back.
Zima'Ion: Thank you. I know this isn't easy for you, but I just really don't want to sit around anymore. I want to help. I know it's dangerous, but I'd rather risk myself helping others than stay here and twiddle my thumbs.
L Verez: I understand, love. I apologize for being such a worrywart. It's just with everything going on, and you just coming out of stasis, I really don't want to lose you again.
Zima grabs L’s hand. Her face filled with reassurance.
Zima'Ion: L, with your texpertise, I'm positive that these new upgrades will be more than enough to keep me up and running until I'm free of being in need of a biosuit. I appreciate everything you've done for me. Now it's my turn to help you. With UCI, and with the Society.
L smirks at the Quarian. Zima's abilities to brighten up L’s day has not gone dim. Especially not now.
L Verez: Well, let's not waste any time then! I have a big match ahead of me that we need to prepare for. Luminous should be outside of the room. You can go with him to the arena, while I go with Polonium to recuperate a bit. This back injury is going to bring me a bit of a disadvantage.
Zima'Ion: Okay! Let's bring it to those tasis!
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We cut to L’s indigo colored tech room. L is in her usual meditation position, whilst Polonium emits this purple glow onto her back to help her with back injury. L looks to get some heated words off her chest before her upcoming triple threat match.
In just a few nights, I head into Overload to face Shadowlove and Jack Shlongson. I may not physically be going in at 100%, but mentally, I'm beyond ready to overcome any obstacle in my path. So I'm the supposed underdog in this match. Story of my life. Almost everyone has been telling me to take time off. To let my back heal. To let my mind settle after what happened to Damian Kaine. News flash; I'm the Protector of the Universe! I take no breaks! No matter how beaten up I am. No matter what traumas I may go through. I am a Guardian! I persevere! I survive! I conquer! My heart goes out to Damien Kaine. I wish him a very speedy recovery. But what happened to him is not going to bring my thrive to a halt. I'm sure he would actually prefer if I continue to fight.
Jack Shlongson seems to be a very bold competitor. Though I don't have that much information on him, his character is quite interesting, to say the least… but your past matters not to me. Quite frankly, neither does your bravado. What matters is what you bring to the squared circle. And, in that sense, you're very talented! This is going to be your second match since your return, and you've already hit the co-main event. That speaks for itself. But there's a difference between your first UCI tenure and this one. “Not of this World” L Verez. You may have had success within UCI in the past, but here's the thing… this isn't the past. A new age is dawning, and that age includes me rising to the occasion. It's my time to burn bright, while you and Shadowlove burn out.
Speaking of Shadowlove… “Mr. UCI” as you like to call yourself. Though, yes, you are a very capable competitor, there are other people that have been in UCI as long as you have that fit that title more. Kevin Bishop, Alex Richards, Bonnie Blue, meteorites, even Andre Holmes. I very much dislike him, but like it or not, he's a triple crown champion. Meanwhile, you haven't had any success when it comes to UCI gold. Why is that exactly? Maybe you're just too into your own hype. Putting yourself on such a high pedestal. Well, it seems like it's time for that pedestal to be taken down, so you can be brought back down to reality. Your Celestial Descent is nearing, Love. I had a bumpy start in UCI, but my star is shining shining brighter, while your dwarf is dying down. Soon, it will burn away. You'll become forgotten. Let's not try to avoid the inevitable. It will only make your descent much more depressing.
I've gone through so much this last week. But I strive on, and I will continue to do so. Even with mysterious factions against the supernatural, and evil androids attempting to thwart my path. The Universal Protector stays the course. Positive vibes, always!
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L Verez: Yes, Vin. I can't delay this any longer. I have a lot on my plate, and if I leave Zima in a comatose state for too long, she may never wake from it, and I can't let that happen. I won't be the reason her family never sees her again. My goal for that Last Woman Standing Match was to rid that thorn in my side known as Karlie Nash from continuously stabbing me and making my current matters more difficult than they already are. She gave me one hell of a fight though. I even had to use her barbaric weaponry against her to help me win my match. But just as I had finished my blood feud with Karlie Nash, this… android viciously assaulted me. M.A.X… Was he bitter about his loss earlier in the night? Did he not agree with my tamperings with technology? Is he just an insane rogue android that needs some fine tuning? I'm unsure, but I can't possibly be able to deal with M.A.X on top of the Society as well.
ONE BRUTAL BRAIN ERASER WILL DEMOLISH ANY HOPES OF THIS ANDROID’S ATTEMPTS AT OVERCOMING THE GREATNESS OF OUR UNIVERSAL PROTECTOR
The Brain Eraser… I actually haven't heard about that one in a while. Do you even still use that maneuver still?
L Verez: Not since I faced Joe Smarts. But that was just for laughs. These recent matches have been much too competitive for me to use such silly tactics. Speaking of, my next match is against two interesting characters… Shadowlove, who I've faced once before, and a returning talent, Jack… Shlongson.
Jack Shlongson? What is he, some sort of porn star?
L Verez: Actually, yes. That was his prior career.
Oh, bloody hell…
L Verez: He's a former tag team champion alongside Andre Holmes, which would usually make me dislike him, but apparently, Andre wasn't, and still isn't, a big fan of his. Though, I can't think of anyone that Andre gets along with. He's too busy stabbing everyone in the back. Shlongson, though… he's very interesting, to say the least. Though, I honestly must commend him. It's not everyday one goes from being in the porn industry to one of the most dangerous sports. It takes quite a lot of gull. I'd assume you'd have an instant target on your back, with a lot of people frowning upon such a profession. You know, it's usually the other way around. Most people go for porn *after* they turn to wrestling. Just ask Papa Milkstache.
L giggles a bit whilst Polonium hands her a glass boot of Zim-Quilla. L carefully takes a swig before she continues her work.
L Verez: Now Shadowlove… the “Handsome Half-breed”. Self proclaimed “Mr. UCI”. Quite a bold term for him. Though, I find it odd… he calls himself that, yet he's never been able to win any gold. Meanwhile, you have guys like Sam Kidsgrove, Umeji, and Kaz Mazy, who haven't been here very long, yet have already won championships. Albeit, I haven't been very lucky myself, so I don't have much room to speak, but at least I don't call myself Ms. UCI. Love makes himself out to be beyond the average wrestler. Though, every time he has an opportunity to prove it, he disappoints his “hometown”. Well, it seems that Shanghai is going to be very disappointed to see their “hometown guy” lie in defeat against the femalien L Verez. Both Jack and Love will meet their Celestial Desc---sss! Oww!…
L winces in pain as she tries to reach over to grab some new and improved tubes for Zima'Ion. L, are you sure you're ready to be in a match? You're still pretty banged up from Meltdown.
L Verez: I'm okay… I'm the Protector of the Universe. I have to endure pain like this in order to keep people safe.
Even seeing your partner get injured?
L Verez: … What Andre did to Damian was uncalled for. And I'm still upset I wasn't able to help him before he got seriously injured. Hell, we had to rely on a former #beachkrew member to help us. That just made me feel helpless. Now Bonnie wants Wade Moor to join The Guardians. I'm just not sure I can trust someone that was a member of #beachkrew. I can somewhat understand it though. Bonnie was in a relationship with him prior to joining #beachkrew, so her trust with him was already built for a while. So I'll keep an open mind, but not without staying skeptical.
What of the Shade? Any information on that?
L Verez: No… I'll have to run that by The Guardians. I can't keep information like that from them. Not after finding out just how big The Society can actually be. All those people appearing like that… Preventing us from saving Damian Kaine. This is a bigger problem than I thought it would be.
As L begins to replace Zima's tubing, a figure appears in the background. L carefully turns to see who it is.
Arvus: This is quite the place you've got. You're feline friend helped me find my way here. How's Zima doing?
L Verez: She's doing okay. Her vitals are stable, and her immune system seems to be in tact. Though, with the replacement tubings I'm giving her, she's going to need this suit for a much longer time. I had to use a much tougher material, so that they won't get cut. The caveat to that is that the vaccinations and other medicines won't go through as quickly as before.
Arvus: The life of a Quarian isn't an easy one. But Zima'Ion is tough. She'll make it through this.
L Verez: You know, I had no clue you two knew each other until Zima brought it up one day. I was surprised, considering just how large the Milky Way is.
Arvus: Well, you did meet us both in the same area. We both stayed around Omega pretty regularly. She was a merchant, and I was a Blue Suns mercenary, so I would go to her for some mods for my weapons and armor. She was kind enough to give me some discounts at the time. We kept in touch after I left the Blue Suns, since we both shared an interest in tech.
L Verez: It's always good to make friends. I find it convenient that we all know each other. That's why I'm glad you're here. Now if you can give me a moment while I try to carefully take these tubes out of Zima's system.
Polonium gives L a tool to help her remove Zima’s cut tubing. Once L removes her tubing, she quickly puts together the new tubing.
L Verez: Sss-ahh! Meteorites…!
Arvus: Here. Let me help.
Arvus grabs the tubing from L and places it by Zima's cratered ear.
Arvus: Alright. Go ahead.
L winces a bit before attaching the tubing to Zima's system. She makes sure that everything is connected properly before closing the stasis pod to let the atmosphere do its work.
L Verez: Thanks, Arvus. I'm still in a bit of pain…
Arvus: That's an understatement, if I've ever heard one. I watched Meltdown. I've been keeping up with UCI since after we first met. I gotta say, you got some guts walking away after all of that carnage you went through. Most wouldn't even be able to stand after enduring so much. I also noticed some advertisement for a triple threat match that you're in. Don't you think you should be taking a break? You still need time to heal.
L Verez: I'll be fine. There's no pause button in war. I'm not taking any breaks unless I truly have to. Besides… UCI is in China this week! You know what that means?
Arvus: Pandas?
L Verez: Exactly!
Oh bollocks. Just what we need. A panda running amok. It's bad enough we have Limbo go after shiny things.
Arvus: How are you going to go about that?
L Verez: I'll find a way… hopefully, my Guardian friend Alex will help!
L! Arvus! Look at Zima!
L Verez: By the Quasars… she's waking up!
Her eyes slowly open as she gains consciousness. Her head carefully turns toward L, and then Arvus. Her fingers and toes twitch a bit, seemingly attempting to move.
Arvus: Well, I'll be. That suit really does work.
L Verez: The stasis pod helps a lot as well. It emits a replica version of her homeland’s atmosphere.
Arvus: How were you able to do that?
L Verez: I know a guy who knows a guy.
As time passes, Zima is able to move around better. Her eyes are looking everywhere. Her hands touch the stasis panel.
L Verez: I think it's time… Polonium, make sure the Quarian atmosphere surrounds the room please.
Arvus: It's a good thing I brought my helmet.
As I put my breathing mask on, Polonium sets up the atmosphere. Zima seems to be getting rather impatient in there. Moving more and more as time goes by. Once the room is ready for her, L finally opens the panel. Zima'Ion emerges from stasis. L and Arvus looking on with anticipation.
L Verez: Zima…
Zima'Ion: … What did I miss?
L and Zima embrace each other with gracious relief. They both laugh with joy. A few tears drip down L’s face. I suddenly feel the urge to sing Reunited by Peaches and Herb…
L Verez: I'm so glad you're okay! I wouldn't be able to forgive myself if you didn't survive.
Zima'Ion: It's not your fault, L. Neither of us thought the Society would come after me. But now that I'm okay, we can move forward. Speaking of okay… you don't look very much that way. Seriously, what did I miss??
L Verez: Oh… yeah. We have a lot to catch up on, don't we?
Arvus: Glad you're okay, Zima.
Zima'Ion: Arvus! It's good to see you!
Arvus: Likewise! Now, for the catching up part. L went to war with Karlie Nash, a psychotic android attacked her, Andre Holmes injured Damian Kaine, Wade Moor is with the Guardians, and now L is going to be facing Shadowlove and a pornstar.
Zima'Ion: Wow, that's a lot. Wait, a pornstar!?
L Verez: A former pornstar, to be exact.
Zima'Ion: So Papa Mustache?
Both L and Zima share a laugh together. It's very refreshing to see, since there was a chance they wouldn't be able to do that again.
Zima'Ion: So I already know about Shadowlove. Who's the other guy?
L Verez: Jack “The Crack” Shlongson.
Zima'Ion: Okay, nevermind, I don't want to know.
Arvus: I concur with that.
They all share a laugh now.
Zima'Ion: So all these marks are from…?
L Verez: A mixture of things. My match with Karlie Nash is the reason my back is a bit injured. Then, that Milkdroid M.A.X attacked me from behind and threw me to the pyrotechnics table. To top it off, The Society brought in a bunch of henchmen to keep me, Bonnie, and Alex from saving Damian from getting injured by Andre Holmes. Luckily, Wade Moor saved him from further injury.
Zima'Ion: Wait, wait, wait… Wade Moor!? As in #beachkrew member Wade Moor!?
Arvus: Former. #beachkrew is dead.
Zima'Ion: Geez, I've been out of the loop… how long was I out for?
L Verez: About two Earth weeks.
Zima'Ion: All that happened in two Earth weeks!?
L Verez: The life of a wrestler can escalate very quickly.
Zima'Ion: It sounds exciting…
L Verez: ...What are you implying?
It's obvious that L was reading the expression of Zima'Ion.
Zima'Ion: I… I want to join UCI.
Arvus: Aaaand that's my cue. I'll let you guys discuss that one.
Polonium escorts Arvus out of the room. L is perplexed by what Zima'Ion just said to her.
L Verez: So… you just survived after being in danger, and now you want to get yourself into more danger?
Zima'Ion: I don't have to be a wrestler. I can be your valet. And maybe I can help the Guardians with the Society issue…
L Verez: By the Quasars… you want to be a Guardian!?
Zima'Ion: Not exactly a Guardian. I just want to lend a hand. You guys need help against The Society. And it would be nice to at least be part of the reason for taking them down.
L looks like she's trying to escape from a bad dream. It takes her a bit to finally reply to Zima, but not before she pinches the bridge of her nose and sighs.
L Verez: Okay. I'll let you be my valet. As long as you stay near me. I don't want anything happening to you, now that I know you're okay. However, I'll have to ask the Guardians about you working with them. We're also going to have to tell them about the Shade that put you into stasis…
Zima'Ion gently hugs L, being careful of her injuries. Specifically her back.
Zima'Ion: Thank you. I know this isn't easy for you, but I just really don't want to sit around anymore. I want to help. I know it's dangerous, but I'd rather risk myself helping others than stay here and twiddle my thumbs.
L Verez: I understand, love. I apologize for being such a worrywart. It's just with everything going on, and you just coming out of stasis, I really don't want to lose you again.
Zima grabs L’s hand. Her face filled with reassurance.
Zima'Ion: L, with your texpertise, I'm positive that these new upgrades will be more than enough to keep me up and running until I'm free of being in need of a biosuit. I appreciate everything you've done for me. Now it's my turn to help you. With UCI, and with the Society.
L smirks at the Quarian. Zima's abilities to brighten up L’s day has not gone dim. Especially not now.
L Verez: Well, let's not waste any time then! I have a big match ahead of me that we need to prepare for. Luminous should be outside of the room. You can go with him to the arena, while I go with Polonium to recuperate a bit. This back injury is going to bring me a bit of a disadvantage.
Zima'Ion: Okay! Let's bring it to those tasis!
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We cut to L’s indigo colored tech room. L is in her usual meditation position, whilst Polonium emits this purple glow onto her back to help her with back injury. L looks to get some heated words off her chest before her upcoming triple threat match.
In just a few nights, I head into Overload to face Shadowlove and Jack Shlongson. I may not physically be going in at 100%, but mentally, I'm beyond ready to overcome any obstacle in my path. So I'm the supposed underdog in this match. Story of my life. Almost everyone has been telling me to take time off. To let my back heal. To let my mind settle after what happened to Damian Kaine. News flash; I'm the Protector of the Universe! I take no breaks! No matter how beaten up I am. No matter what traumas I may go through. I am a Guardian! I persevere! I survive! I conquer! My heart goes out to Damien Kaine. I wish him a very speedy recovery. But what happened to him is not going to bring my thrive to a halt. I'm sure he would actually prefer if I continue to fight.
Jack Shlongson seems to be a very bold competitor. Though I don't have that much information on him, his character is quite interesting, to say the least… but your past matters not to me. Quite frankly, neither does your bravado. What matters is what you bring to the squared circle. And, in that sense, you're very talented! This is going to be your second match since your return, and you've already hit the co-main event. That speaks for itself. But there's a difference between your first UCI tenure and this one. “Not of this World” L Verez. You may have had success within UCI in the past, but here's the thing… this isn't the past. A new age is dawning, and that age includes me rising to the occasion. It's my time to burn bright, while you and Shadowlove burn out.
Speaking of Shadowlove… “Mr. UCI” as you like to call yourself. Though, yes, you are a very capable competitor, there are other people that have been in UCI as long as you have that fit that title more. Kevin Bishop, Alex Richards, Bonnie Blue, meteorites, even Andre Holmes. I very much dislike him, but like it or not, he's a triple crown champion. Meanwhile, you haven't had any success when it comes to UCI gold. Why is that exactly? Maybe you're just too into your own hype. Putting yourself on such a high pedestal. Well, it seems like it's time for that pedestal to be taken down, so you can be brought back down to reality. Your Celestial Descent is nearing, Love. I had a bumpy start in UCI, but my star is shining shining brighter, while your dwarf is dying down. Soon, it will burn away. You'll become forgotten. Let's not try to avoid the inevitable. It will only make your descent much more depressing.
I've gone through so much this last week. But I strive on, and I will continue to do so. Even with mysterious factions against the supernatural, and evil androids attempting to thwart my path. The Universal Protector stays the course. Positive vibes, always!
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