(Butch): Veronique, I'm looking for AC, is he there.
The mumbled voice of the AC's assistant Veronique on the other end of the line can
(Butch): Never mind how I got this number; is AC there or isn't he?
Veronique's barely-audible rebuttal is short.
(Butch): Well, can you ask him to give me a call; it's about Havoc…just have him call me okay?
Butch, annoyed, lets his phone drop onto the bed and an aggravated grunt escapes from his throat and he continues to pack, thrusting clothes and toiletries inside his duffel with added verve. Suddenly, a breaking news announcement on the news catches Butch's attention. He affords the television a prolonged stare whilst trying to pack the rest of his luggage at the same time. The publicised story in question is Senester's appearance in court on behalf of the HWA, and a reporter is giving a recap on the opening statements made by the defense and prosecution counsels.
Butch stops packing and gives the news his undivided attention, snatching up the remote control and increasing the volume.
(Reporter): The prosecution counsel made some very well-made points, advertising HWA chairman and majority shareholder Senester who, along with former World Champion Talon Wilkinson caused millions of dollars worth of damage during a fight in Proto, Utah. He also gave evidence of a suspected armed robbery at a Red Cross Facility involving another former HWA World Champion, Butch Parker. There have been mixed views on Parker's involvement, ranging from deportation back to the United Kingdom to his arrest and execution. Nonetheless, the trial is expected to be a lengthy one.
Butch mutes the television and sighs deeply, shaking his head. He combs a hand through his chestnut brown hair before mopping his face with the same hand. The vibrating of his cell phone on the bed snaps him back to reality. He picks up the handset, staring at the caller ID to see Wisdom's name flashing. A flood of relief sweeps over him and he presses the phone against his ear.
(Butch): Hi honey…..no I'm fine, just something on the news kinda…got my attention……….no I'm fine honestly sweetie……I'm just packing right now, I'm almost done…………..yes I did training earlier……….I know, I know I am taking this match seriously, you know how long I've trying to get Eddie in the ring, I even tried getting in touch with AC but that bimbo Veronique wouldn't let me speak to him………..
Butch rolls his eyes and smiles as Wisdom prattles on the way she does when she's trying to get something through his head.
(Butch): Yes, yes……..well when are you going to be home?.....of course it matters, our flight is in less than two hours…….babe, the dress is still going to be in the shop when we get back from Canada………..no, my kilt isn't coming for another four to six weeks…………look babe, I gotta go, I've still to take a shower after I've packed……
Butch raises a single eyebrow and grins boyishly as he listens to Wisdom's reply.
(Butch): Well in that case, you better get your arse home, pronto then won't you? I'll leave the door unlocked.
Butch laughs lightly at Wisdom's next response.
(Butch): Okay babe, you see soon…..love you too, bye.
Butch ends the call with a grin on his face, shaking his head as he quickly finishes his packing and the scene fades to black.
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