The scene opens out onto a view of Hans von Richtoven’s hotel room at the Langham Melbourne Hotel. It’s mid-afternoon judging by the hands on the clock mounted on the wall. The sound of the door opening draws the cameras attention onto the form of Hans von Richtoven, attired in shorts, a sleeveless top and running shoes, liberally drenched in sweat and breathing heavily.

Shutting the door behind him, he pulls off the sweatband from his forehead, dropping it idly onto the floor. He shuffles forward, bringing him under the output for the air conditioning. A low groan sounds as he lets the cold air wash over him.

His brother; Heinrich, dressed in a pair of ¾ length shorts and a VfC Stuttgart home top enters the main room from the balcony, folding up a newspaper, and in comparison with his brother, sweat free.

(Heinrich): So…

He pats Hans on the back of his head with the newspaper as he passes him.

(Heinrich): … How was the run?

Breathing heavily, and bracing his hands on his knees, Hans remains silent for a few moments before he eventually manages to force out a stilted sentence; the exhaustion evident in his voice.

(Hans): It was fine. Hot though. Very hot.

He groans, as he arches his back, stretching his arms out to their widest extension. He sighs deeply, a small smile tugging at the corners of his mouth as he continues, a depreciative tone entering his voice.

(Hans): I'm absolutely knackered though…

Heinrich throws himself down onto the couch in the rooms corner, placing the folded up newspaper down onto the carpet at his feet. Hans meanwhile crosses to the room's minibar, opening it and drawing out a bottle of chilled water.

As he unscrews it he looks over his brother, the smirk growing.

(Hans): Unlike you. Been taking it easy today have you?

An almost scandalized look flits across his younger brother's face.

(Heinrich): No actually.

(Hans): Well, if you hadn't, I wouldn't have blamed you. It's only Lucas afterall…

(Heinrich): Just because not everyone wants to go for ten mile jogs outside doesn't mean that they train less, or look like that's the case. It means that they've realised that going indoors instead, with the luxury of air conditioning and a shower nearby; is probably a better bet.

Hans tilts his head back; laughing, before taking another slug of the water.

(Hans): What's the gym like then?

(Heinrich): It's good if you don't mind having your ear drums assaulted by pounding techno music.

Hans snorts with amusement, before draining the rest of his water bottle.

(Heinrich): There’s a good selection of equipment down there all things considered, so I’ll no doubt be in there tomorrow, ear plugs at the ready. You fancy joining me?

(Hans): What time are you planning on going down for?

(Heinrich): Just after breakfast I guess.

Hans nods his head at this, lightly scratching the stubble on his neck as he does so.

(Hans): I’ll see…

(Heinrich): Does someone need a long lie after such a tiring day?

Catching himself before he can respond, Hans instead settles for throwing his empty water bottle at his brother.

(Hans): I’m meeting Talon tonight for a few drinks actually, so I’d rather be a little non-committal when it comes to an early morning start, that’s all.

(Heinrich): A few drinks?

(Hans): Well that’s what I’d prefer it to be, but Talon seems to like his parties, and going by what Logan’s told me off them, I’d be best to give myself a chance to recover the next day before getting on with business.

(Heinrich): *Chuckling* Good thinking.

He crosses his left leg over his right knee, settling back into the couch.

(Heinrich): Well, I'm planning on getting some ring-time tomorrow afternoon at the arena, go over a few moves and such; do you think you'd be able to make that?

(Hans): Yeah, I'll be there for that.

By this point, Hans has slowly walked over to where his brother is seated, before bending down to pick up the empty water bottle. Moving back to his full height, he makes his way towards the small covered waste bin.

(Hans): Your opponent made any sounds since this morning?

(Heinrich): Nope. The only real mention of his name was for the rumour mill over who's getting paired with whom for Ringmaster IX.

To be continued…