Post by Austen Blackwell on Oct 11, 2017 5:35:49 GMT -5
Thursday morning, Austen Blackwell and Mercedes Carter are walking into the Moscone Center. They hold hands as she is wearing her engagement ring. They had already been in town for the previous days events, but this was the day Austen was scheduled for autograph signings.
Austen: This is exciting. I am super nervous. I've never been to a convention before.
Mercedes: You will be fine. I'll be right here with you.
They hear the commotion coming from the hall as they head down the back hall towards the exhibitor entrance. Through the doors, they enter the hall.
Austen: Wow. This is a lot of people!
Mercedes looks as she nods.
Mercedes: Holy crap... I.. Wow, it is.
They are both taken back.
Austen: Well. I think the booth is right there.
He points one out with a line already forming.
Mercedes: Oh wow.. A line already, we better not keep them waiting long...
Austen kisses his fiancee as they head into the booth. A second chair was setup for her as the fans cheer chanting for AB. The first fan steps forward, a young boy that was wearing a "True Heart" shirt.
Austen: Hey little man. What's your name?
Jordan: It's Jordan.
Austen: Mercedes. You see what Jordan is rockin?
Mercedes: I do, a True Heart shirt. Do you know how he got that name Jordan?
Jordan shakes his head.
Jordan: No.
Serenity: I gave him it because his heart is so pure, and true. It's not like anyone elses.
Jordan smiles.
Jordan: I want to be a wrestler too!
Austen: You do? What would your wrestling nickname be?
Jordan thinks.
Jordan: Uh. The Best Jordan Ever!
Austen smiles as Mercedes.
Austen: Best ever? Sounds like we have a champion here!
Mercedes: I think you are right AB. I can't wait to see you in the ring Jordan.
She smiles, as she bends down kissing him on the cheek.
Jordan reaches up for a hug.
Mercedes hugs him.
Austen signs a picture and takes a photo with him.
Jordan leaves as a female fan approaches.
Austen: He was so awesome.
Mercedes: One day babe...
She smiles as she agreed with him. She looks at the female as she smiles.
Mercedes: Hey there.
The girl approaches holding a huge Austen Blackwell poster. She is clearly in her teens and starstruck.
Mercedes smiles
Mercedes: Babe I think this one is al you.
Austen: Hi there. What's your name?
The girl screams as AB grimaces.
Mercedes laughs.
Mercedes: Sweetie calm down.
Austen: It's okay. What's your name?
Leona: My-my-my name is Le-.... Leona.
Mercedes smiles.
Mercedes: Big fan?
She nods emphatically. She shows off some custom kicks with CaliBoyAB on them.
Austen: Damn! Those kicks!
Mercedes: You so should market them. I think you could get rich.
Leona: I.... I made these myself. You... you like them? I... I made you a pair!
She reaches into her bag and gives him a pair as well.
Mercedes smiles wide.
Mercedes: Those are pretty cool that you made them for him... but how did you know his size?
Leona: He and Jack discussed it before on Twitter. Oh! And here.
She pulls out a custom SweetHeart pair for Mercedes.
Mercedes smiles seeing them.
Mercedes: Thank you, they are so cute.
She takes the shoes as she looks at them.
Mercedes: I will wear them Saturday.
Leona: So awesome!
Austen and Mercedes sign some pictures for Leona. She snaps a couple of selfies as the line continues. Austen and Mercedes would take their time signing autographs for everyone in life, going over their scheduled time by an hour and a half.
Taking a break from the Squqared Cirle Convention, Austen Blackwell heads into the back hall to take a few minutes as he grabs his phone and begins to record. He put on the fresh kicks that a fan gifted towards him. Mercedes decided to run and grab them something to drink as he took a few minutes to address his upcoming opponent.
Austen: Squared Circle Convention has been awesome. Mercedes and I have been here and taking in the fun. I got to hang out with some fans. Wow. That is crazy to say. Fans of me. I even signed some sweet kicks for some fans. But right now it is time to get focused. I have a match Saturday night and it is against a man that squandered an opportunity to fight Ruby and try to win the South Bay Championship. For someone that talked himself up and made sure to make a stink about deserving better, claiming that the ring was not safe was utter bull. Plenty of us wrestled the show, myself included. The conditions were safe, and he simply made excuses as he was afraid to fight Ruby. Win or loss, I brought everything I had in my title opportunity against her. Instead of making the most of the opportunity, Gabe decided to instead shy away from it and blame the conditions. It was a sad excuse for someone that could have done something big.
Austen shakes his head, disappointed in what turned out to be a sad excuse of a match.
Austen: This match is going to be a chance for me to show that others deserved the title match, not Gabe. Danni could have used another shot. Jack deserves a shot. Hell, Izzy deserves a shot. But for someone to coward their way out of it... that is not acceptable. I am sure he will have plenty of excuses. I've seen him here or there in the back. He tended to keep to his own. And tries to give out some book of his. Who knows. Just know that inside of the ring, some book is not going to help you Gabe. You need to be ready for me. This match is not going to be an easy way out for you.
Austen ends the recording just as Mercedes catches up with him. They were going to head back into the hall to experience some of the convention for themselves.