Into view of the camera walks Tobias.
He’s not the calm person you saw last time but he’s not the livid individual of the time before.
Right now, he’s somewhere in the middle.
Panning out slightly reveals a wall mounted flat screen TV showing the end of Jesse Draconis’ latest promo. Clearly the cause of the ire.
(Tobias): You’re kidding me, right? Right?!
He stabs a finger towards the TV.
(Tobias): Did my eyes and ears f*cking deceive me John, or did you just admit to not even bothering?
It’s not a garbled scream, but it’s not far off.
The remote for the TV appears, the scene flashing back to the beginning.
(Jesse): Alright you're correct. I need to have better stamina and how to conserve my energy. Alright deal.
The scene pauses, the remote being flung out of view of the camera as Tobias turns back to face it.
(Tobias): Alright? Alright? ALL F*CKING RIGHT? What sh*thousery is this James?! Just casually dropping in that you’ll be gassed in no time at all as you don’t know how to pace yourself?
I mean…
For me…
The prodding of the chest happens.
(Tobias): ... for me, that’s great news. But for you? I don’t think you’re actually smart enough to know what you’ve just admitted to. You’ve not just opened the door Jackson, you’ve blown the bloody things off.
A very, very slow and clearly sarcastic clapping occurs.
(Tobias): But speaking of making an utter fool of yourself. Open your eyes up Joseph, think bigger my dim-witted friend. I’m not the man of the hour. I’m this company’s savior from the mediocrity it’s spewed out this last 10 or so months. Look, there was a lot of buzz based on the name from back in the day but that only gets you so far. You need quality.
Are you that quality?
The answer is abso-f*cking-lutely not Julian. Even that hick-Master Splinter creep you pay attention to thinks so. ‘Train harder’... ‘go a run’... speed it up gramps, just say what we’re all thinking, ‘be better’.
As for wasting your time? Bwahahahahaha! Wasting your time Jayden? F*ck right off with that line of attack there buddy. You’re about to get in the ring with greatness. Don’t you take that line with me.
One thing though.
He reaches off camera, resurfacing with the TV remote.
The scene on the TV speeds forward.
(Jesse): What do you want me to say Tobey?
The scene is rewinded.
(Jesse): Now you are my only target. I will drive myself to get better till I get my hands on you. See Tobias the shit you did last Havoc will be the only thing you will be hoping for.
The TV is once more paused, Tobias turning back to the camera with sheer derision on his face. Seriously, this sneer, this look, this aura he’s putting out right now would make anyone wonder what it was they had apparently just done.
(Tobias): I want you to speak something understandable Jacob. By the time you get this, it’ll be 7 days till Havoc. By the time you actually get it into your thick skull what I’ve said, it’ll be… what, 6 days till Havoc. Another day down and you’ll be no better at running that track. You’ll be no closer to getting that extra weight lifted? This is no f*cking montage moment buddy, this is the real deal and you, you are not ready for me.
Tell you what though, instead of spending the time you have left trying to match wits with me, spend it coming up with excuses, you’ll need them.
See you at Havoc buddy.
The scene fades to black.
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