Thread: WWE: Return of the Phenom (Athene & christian7_41king)

Alisyn Hatheway ... Makes sense. We are supposed to be at a welcoming party so ... yeah. Of course he'd choose 'head out' now over 'walk in' ... Fighting off the urge to roll her eyes at herself, Alisyn merely nodded, patting the pockets of her jeans quickly to make sure everything she needed was there. Wallet? Check. Keys to her place? Check. And since she had her outfit for tomorrow on, check. Well, here we go ... Her cheeks immediately flushed a deep red as Mark complimented her appearance, Thanks, she replied, her voice fighting to remain stable. I uhhh ... sorry. I swear, I'm more graceful than this, be it in my actions or words usually. As the door was shut behind her, she slid the vial into the pocket of the black robe, not wanting to give any outsiders the wrong impression of what she was truly holding. Turning her head over, Alisyn silently studied Mark and felt her own grin appear. You look really nice too. She almost went on to add he always did, even as the Dead Man but stopped. It wasn't really 'wrong', per se, but this was meant to be a casual outing. So shouldn't things, including topics to speak about, remain more casual? It could have come off too easily as an attempt to flirt, and that was mainly what kept her from including that last extra bit. Thankfully, Mark gave her a reason to forget about her own inquiry. She needed to answer his. He wasted no time in tossing over the million dollar question, it appeared. How? she repeated, biting on her lower lip for a few seconds before nodding, I'm fucking terrified. Part of me's been asking myself what I'm thinking of and if I'm insane for even considering doing this. But... it'll be awesome. And it will definitely be worth everything, going off the assumption this works like it's supposed to. So, I'm trying to think about that my debut, the effects of my career over risks that are supposed to be really rare. One percent may only be one. But it was still a number that wasn't zero, hence another reason Alisyn was so anxious. ... Truthfully, just as intimidating as the thought of being in a coffin for so long is, there's something a bit more. And... I don't mean this in a bad way. Far from it. But .. I was honestly shocked to even hear I'd get a partner. I truthfully expected to be a solo Diva. So when Vince told me I would end up with you, I was blown away. It's just .... well ... few people work with you, let alone on a regular basis. Most partnerships I've seen you have are short-term. Typically also with Kane for a tag-team match. But this .. is going to be permanent. I'm a bit ... well .... I'm hoping I don't let you down. It wouldn't only be her wins and losses that would become his, as she'd been told by Vince when hearing what he wanted her to do. Alisyn wasn't sure if the CEO planned this out or not, but her pride would be very much on the line also. There weren't many things that could make Alisyn fret about something like her sense of pride however, ruining her own reputation or - worse - someone else's was definitely one way to do that. Any and all tips were greatly appreciated and tucked away into the corners of Alisyn's mind. From the remaining walk to the car ride, she took turns either listening to Mark or answering any questions he gave her. When the car stopped at the restaurant, Alisyn left the cloak inside, simply because of what it was hiding. She knew not everyone had the information on her debut and, as such, she wanted to keep it a surprise from anyone who was still left in the dark. Somehow, Booker and Sharmel weren't surprising to see. Batista and Rey Mysterio were for a few seconds, before she reminded herself of their alliance. They were really good friends, particularly because of a common comrade they shared. Eddie Guerrero. So nah. It makes sense ... And perhaps because of the fact they were new, it even made sense to see two of the Circus wasn't too amazing after dwelling on her logic for a few seconds. However, what did throw Alisyn for a loop was the abrupt hug from Chimera. That she definitely hadn't expected. Alisyn hadn't met many women who were ... friendly. Especially to new people. ... Why the fuck does it matter? she mused, forcing herself to sit down as opposed to shoot a slight glare when she returned the favor and gave Mark an embrace. Hey everyone, she finally greeted, chuckling softly as she waved to everyone. It ... it definitely is a pleasure. Oh, and Booker? Don't fret too mcuh. Really, I am fine. If anything, you using me as a shield kinda helped. You took most of the hit after all. The half-tease was simultaneously a sincere statement. But it made Alisyn feel less awkward and, if she heard correctly, even Sharmel got a few chuckles out of hearing her words. Good. No sense in making everyone nervous ... Tempting as it was to order alcohol, she abstained, simply because Vince hinted it wouldn't be a good idea. This liquid was one of the many, sadly, that didn't have a good chemistry with liquor. So in place of what she really wanted - some wine - Alisyn instead ordered a Pepsi for herself. Yeah. I do know the others, though not only by reputation. I've been watching for quite a while so names and stuff, I do also know. Because that didn't totally sound a bit creepy ... Alisyn hid her embarrassment - tried to anyway - as another soft laugh passed her lips. Ummm ... probably fetuccini alfredo. Thanks. Nodding after reassuring herself something lighter would be the smart way to go, Alisyn handed her menu over. Plus, carbs could last in a person's body for quite some time. She felt pretty confident that by the time the drug wore off, Alisyn would have a considerable amount of the carbohydrates still left over to aid out in giving her energy, which would definitely help for the tag-team match. So Alisyn how does it feel with your big debut coming up? Knowing your first match is against the dreaded dark woods circus do you have any concerns going into the match? ... You're not trying to get a lead or something, are ya? she teased, smirking over towards Mary. Well ... actually pretty good. Victoria wasn't the only mentor I had, and most of them practiced the same concept of very tough love. So despite not usually being a violent person - or at least someone who uses any sort of fighting method in their daily lives - I feel much better. Certainly more trained and disciplined compared to five months ago. She probably needed a bit more training, but not too much. If anything, that could always be done on a later day. If you're gonna play 20 Questions with me, I guess it'd be your turn, Mary. So ... I already hinted I've been into wrestling for a while. What made you intrigued with the WWE in the first place? Whereas Mark could easily freak people out via psychological warfare, she used it not to scare others, but tried to manipulate a situation in her favor. Mind you, Alisyn didn't usually resort to such a measure. However, now seemed like one of the best times to use that tactic so ... why not?