Post by lanceerickson on May 22, 2007 15:46:39 GMT -6
The scene opens up with Lance Erikson sitting with the rest of the Horsemen in their local high class club. Dave Hunter and Lance Erikson are shooting pool while Big Ci is conversing with Holly and Reck Maverick. The waitress brings a perfect martini to Lance who grabs and takes a test sip.
Dave Hunter: Why one of those?
Lance Erikson: This is a martini spot, and I've never had one, so I figured I'd try it.
Dave Hunter: ...and?
Lance Erikson: Not bad.
Lance sets his drink down and takes his shot, missing on an easy bank. Dave continues reigning on high with his cue, sinking two more balls before missing. Lance takes another shot, this time finally making his first ball. Lance misses the next shot, a rather difficult masse and resigns himself to lose this particular game. Dave runs the rest of the table and sets his stick down while Lance picks up the cone glass and joins Holly and Big Ci.
Big Ci: So, you see, if Duke loses and Lance wins...then we have a problem.
Lance Erikson: (Sitting Down) I thought we agreed this wasn't going to be a problem.
Big Ci: Come on, how often do you see two partners fight? And how oftend are they still good with each other after they go at it?
Lance Erikson: Quit your whining? I see the potential difficulties here, but I have no problem. If you beat me, you beat me. If I win, then I'm the new champ. We'll live, get over it.
Big Ci: The belt will stay in our hands, that's the important part. Better than some old fart having it. Besides, I showed the other day that I won't just lie down to you. If it's between the two of us, you're in for a fight.
Lance Erikson: Well, you'll get the same from me. And it probably will be you and me going at it with the jokers I have to take on in a couple of days. Lestat apparently watched Rocky and got motivated. I swear, when he had that laughable interview, I could hear "Eye of the Tiger" playing in the background. I can't believe that he actually thinks he can take me down. He got lucky once, but lightning doesn't strike twice in this case. Kid Luch is going to get thrown around like a ragdoll by both myself and Lestat, the rest of the guys, I'll be surprised if they even show up. Their abilities are insulting at the least. I guess it's just too much to ask to get a decent opponent here in POW. At least when I win this, I'll get a good opponent guaranteed.
Big Ci laughs at the hidden compliment Lance just shot him in the middle of his rant. Dave Hunter starts playing a game of eight ball with Reck Maverick who is trying to claim that by shooting the eight in at any time HE wins the game. Dave Hunter looks like he is about to throttle Reck with his stick, but is able to convice Reck to play by the real rules. Big Ci and Lance, who were watching this, go back to their conversation.
Lance Erikson: Where was I? Oh, yeah...Maybe Tito's finally realizing my worth and giving me this opportunity. Haven't had one of those for awhile. Although, in the past when I face people this substandard, I've been lazy. That's costed me matches. I wasn't paying attention to the variables, Master Lee and Mr. Showtime for example. There's no way I'm going to let that happen this time.
Big Ci: What about when you were beaten by the tag champs?
Lance Erikson: They're good, and I don't think Dave's head was in the match. We both had to be at top form to beat them, but I'll let it go. This time, it's just me against the odds. And I am in my best this time. There won't be a loss on my part. I'll do my part and get the title shot. You just make sure you do yours and beat the living shit out of George Duke.
Big Ci: Consider it done. Duke won't know what hit him.
Lance Erikson: Definently.
Dave Hunter and Reck Maverick finish up their game with Reck still having six balls on the table. Dave Hunter calls out "NEXT" and Holly gets up to try her hand at the sticks. The scene fades out as Reck gets a Diet Pepsi and Lance and Ci watch the game with slight interest.
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Dave Hunter: Why one of those?
Lance Erikson: This is a martini spot, and I've never had one, so I figured I'd try it.
Dave Hunter: ...and?
Lance Erikson: Not bad.
Lance sets his drink down and takes his shot, missing on an easy bank. Dave continues reigning on high with his cue, sinking two more balls before missing. Lance takes another shot, this time finally making his first ball. Lance misses the next shot, a rather difficult masse and resigns himself to lose this particular game. Dave runs the rest of the table and sets his stick down while Lance picks up the cone glass and joins Holly and Big Ci.
Big Ci: So, you see, if Duke loses and Lance wins...then we have a problem.
Lance Erikson: (Sitting Down) I thought we agreed this wasn't going to be a problem.
Big Ci: Come on, how often do you see two partners fight? And how oftend are they still good with each other after they go at it?
Lance Erikson: Quit your whining? I see the potential difficulties here, but I have no problem. If you beat me, you beat me. If I win, then I'm the new champ. We'll live, get over it.
Big Ci: The belt will stay in our hands, that's the important part. Better than some old fart having it. Besides, I showed the other day that I won't just lie down to you. If it's between the two of us, you're in for a fight.
Lance Erikson: Well, you'll get the same from me. And it probably will be you and me going at it with the jokers I have to take on in a couple of days. Lestat apparently watched Rocky and got motivated. I swear, when he had that laughable interview, I could hear "Eye of the Tiger" playing in the background. I can't believe that he actually thinks he can take me down. He got lucky once, but lightning doesn't strike twice in this case. Kid Luch is going to get thrown around like a ragdoll by both myself and Lestat, the rest of the guys, I'll be surprised if they even show up. Their abilities are insulting at the least. I guess it's just too much to ask to get a decent opponent here in POW. At least when I win this, I'll get a good opponent guaranteed.
Big Ci laughs at the hidden compliment Lance just shot him in the middle of his rant. Dave Hunter starts playing a game of eight ball with Reck Maverick who is trying to claim that by shooting the eight in at any time HE wins the game. Dave Hunter looks like he is about to throttle Reck with his stick, but is able to convice Reck to play by the real rules. Big Ci and Lance, who were watching this, go back to their conversation.
Lance Erikson: Where was I? Oh, yeah...Maybe Tito's finally realizing my worth and giving me this opportunity. Haven't had one of those for awhile. Although, in the past when I face people this substandard, I've been lazy. That's costed me matches. I wasn't paying attention to the variables, Master Lee and Mr. Showtime for example. There's no way I'm going to let that happen this time.
Big Ci: What about when you were beaten by the tag champs?
Lance Erikson: They're good, and I don't think Dave's head was in the match. We both had to be at top form to beat them, but I'll let it go. This time, it's just me against the odds. And I am in my best this time. There won't be a loss on my part. I'll do my part and get the title shot. You just make sure you do yours and beat the living shit out of George Duke.
Big Ci: Consider it done. Duke won't know what hit him.
Lance Erikson: Definently.
Dave Hunter and Reck Maverick finish up their game with Reck still having six balls on the table. Dave Hunter calls out "NEXT" and Holly gets up to try her hand at the sticks. The scene fades out as Reck gets a Diet Pepsi and Lance and Ci watch the game with slight interest.
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