Post by iphy on Dec 22, 2017 2:36:57 GMT -5
Off Camera
Christmas Eve - A Homeless Shelter somewhere in L.A.
Iphigenia serves the last plate of food, and gets a little for herself, she scans the room looking for a place to sit, when she spots a young child. She starts to walk that way, and completely ignores what little objection Jason Bishop tries to raise. Iphy takes a seat in front of the child, who looks around unsure as to what's going on.
Angel: What
The child pauses a moment
Angel: What are you doing? You don't have to eat with us, you have a home.
Iphy gives the child a warm smile, places her hand atop his, and leans forward.
Iphy: I do, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy your company. After all, I'm no better than anyone here.
Angel cocky an eyebrow, and looks highly confused by the words he'd just heard Iphigenia speak.
Angel: But you have a home, money, things most of the people here don't have. I'd say you're way better.
Iphy: Those things don't make a person better, little one. Money can be lost, a house can burn to the ground, and then what? As long as you have family, you've got all you could ever ask for.
Angel’s head sinks, his heart starts to feel heavy. He tries to form the words, but all that he can seem to muster o's a few stammering vowels here and there.
Iphy: Oh my, did I say something wrong little one?
Angel: I never got to meet my mother, she died delivering me, and my dad has been missing for a long time. That's why I'm here now.
Iphy frowns, and pulls the child into a slight hug. She rubs his back, and tries not to start crying. Once she's finally composed, she let's go, and looms Angel in the eyes.
Iphy: That is sad to hear, but look around you. You have family, these people here. They surely love, and care for you. And it's Christmas tomorrow, surely Santa Claus will leave you something very nice.
Angel: He never visits, dad said it's hard to find us because we don't have a house. And the one time he did come, I got a pair of socks.
Iphy: Well, I'll have you know. I personally know the jolly one, and I'll tell him right where to find you. You just tell me what you want.
She pauses, and realizes she'd never even gotten a name from this little sweetheart.
Iphy: I'm going to need a name though.
Angel: It's angel, ma'am.
Iphy: Awe, that's a sweet name, Angel!
Angel: Not really, I was born early, and my dad was told I wouldn't make it, he named me that so I'd be sure to wind up with my mom.
He points upwards into the air.
Angel: You know, up there. But, I guess what I want for Christmas, is a skateboard, I've never had one, and they look really fun.
Iphy: I'll let Santa know Angel, and if you ever need me my name is Iphigenia.
She offers her hand, and Angel shakes happily. Iphy finishes her meal, and hugs Angel once more, before getting up to leave.
Angel: Iphigenia?
Iphy: Yes, Angel?
Angel: Well, it's just there are a few more kids here I was hoping you could talk to Santa about.
Iphy: I can do that, you see that man standing over there?
She points at Jason Bishop who simply nods and smiles.
Iphy: He's kind of like, one of my elves. Get a list of names, and items, and give it to him. I'll talk to Santa, and make sure everything gets straightened out.
Angel: Thanks Iphigenia, you're a nice lady.
Iphigenia: You're most welcome Angel.
Iphy smiles, and walks over to Jason, she asks him to wait around, and explains the situation. Jason more than happily agrees. Iphy pats him on the back, and exits the building.
On Camera
Backstage near restroom
Jason Bishop paces back and forth, looking very concerned as the sound of loud vomiting can be heard coming from the women's bathroom.
Jason: You ok in there?
No response, Jason winces as the sound grows slightly louder Finally, the puking stops, and you can hear the sink being turned on. After a few moments, a nervous Iphigenia Medrapedes comes out of the bathroom.
Jason: You ok kid?
Iphy: I'll be fine Mr. Bishop, I'm just really nervous. I thought I was ready, but then I saw how many people showed up. I, I, oh gods.
Iphy almost appears to turn green, as she spews once again, coating Jason Bishops right pant leg, and shoe in vomit.
Iphy: Oh wowzer, I'm so sorry Mr. Bishop!
Jason: Don't worry about it, it'll come out in the wash.
Jason gently puts a hand on Iphy’s shoulder, and pulls her in for a hug.
Jason: It's ok to be nervous Iphigenia, first match, packed house. But I promise, once you get this speed bump out of the way, you're going to love it. And next time you have a match, it'll be a thousand times easier on you.
Iphy: Really?
Jason: I promise.
Iphy: Pinky swear?
Jason releases the hug, and holds out his pinky. Iphy seems to light up, and locks pinkies with Jason.
Jason: I pinky swear kiddo, I pinky swear.
Iphy: Thanks Mr. Bishop, I feel better now. If dad could see me out there, I know he'd be proud. It may be me, and a local, but I'm still going to give it my bestest.
And just like that, Iphigenia was back to her old bubbly self, which in turn lifted a huge weight from Jason’s shoulders.
Jason: Well, it’s almost show time, you ready?
Iphy: You're gosh darn right, I am. Let's go do this.
She tries her best to look intimidating, but instead it just comes off looking adorable. Jason smiles, and points towards the ring.
Jason: After you ma'am.
Iphigenia grabs Jason’s hand and it's full speed ahead, as the scene fades to black.
Christmas Eve - A Homeless Shelter somewhere in L.A.
Iphigenia serves the last plate of food, and gets a little for herself, she scans the room looking for a place to sit, when she spots a young child. She starts to walk that way, and completely ignores what little objection Jason Bishop tries to raise. Iphy takes a seat in front of the child, who looks around unsure as to what's going on.
Angel: What
The child pauses a moment
Angel: What are you doing? You don't have to eat with us, you have a home.
Iphy gives the child a warm smile, places her hand atop his, and leans forward.
Iphy: I do, but that doesn't mean I can't enjoy your company. After all, I'm no better than anyone here.
Angel cocky an eyebrow, and looks highly confused by the words he'd just heard Iphigenia speak.
Angel: But you have a home, money, things most of the people here don't have. I'd say you're way better.
Iphy: Those things don't make a person better, little one. Money can be lost, a house can burn to the ground, and then what? As long as you have family, you've got all you could ever ask for.
Angel’s head sinks, his heart starts to feel heavy. He tries to form the words, but all that he can seem to muster o's a few stammering vowels here and there.
Iphy: Oh my, did I say something wrong little one?
Angel: I never got to meet my mother, she died delivering me, and my dad has been missing for a long time. That's why I'm here now.
Iphy frowns, and pulls the child into a slight hug. She rubs his back, and tries not to start crying. Once she's finally composed, she let's go, and looms Angel in the eyes.
Iphy: That is sad to hear, but look around you. You have family, these people here. They surely love, and care for you. And it's Christmas tomorrow, surely Santa Claus will leave you something very nice.
Angel: He never visits, dad said it's hard to find us because we don't have a house. And the one time he did come, I got a pair of socks.
Iphy: Well, I'll have you know. I personally know the jolly one, and I'll tell him right where to find you. You just tell me what you want.
She pauses, and realizes she'd never even gotten a name from this little sweetheart.
Iphy: I'm going to need a name though.
Angel: It's angel, ma'am.
Iphy: Awe, that's a sweet name, Angel!
Angel: Not really, I was born early, and my dad was told I wouldn't make it, he named me that so I'd be sure to wind up with my mom.
He points upwards into the air.
Angel: You know, up there. But, I guess what I want for Christmas, is a skateboard, I've never had one, and they look really fun.
Iphy: I'll let Santa know Angel, and if you ever need me my name is Iphigenia.
She offers her hand, and Angel shakes happily. Iphy finishes her meal, and hugs Angel once more, before getting up to leave.
Angel: Iphigenia?
Iphy: Yes, Angel?
Angel: Well, it's just there are a few more kids here I was hoping you could talk to Santa about.
Iphy: I can do that, you see that man standing over there?
She points at Jason Bishop who simply nods and smiles.
Iphy: He's kind of like, one of my elves. Get a list of names, and items, and give it to him. I'll talk to Santa, and make sure everything gets straightened out.
Angel: Thanks Iphigenia, you're a nice lady.
Iphigenia: You're most welcome Angel.
Iphy smiles, and walks over to Jason, she asks him to wait around, and explains the situation. Jason more than happily agrees. Iphy pats him on the back, and exits the building.
On Camera
Backstage near restroom
Jason Bishop paces back and forth, looking very concerned as the sound of loud vomiting can be heard coming from the women's bathroom.
Jason: You ok in there?
No response, Jason winces as the sound grows slightly louder Finally, the puking stops, and you can hear the sink being turned on. After a few moments, a nervous Iphigenia Medrapedes comes out of the bathroom.
Jason: You ok kid?
Iphy: I'll be fine Mr. Bishop, I'm just really nervous. I thought I was ready, but then I saw how many people showed up. I, I, oh gods.
Iphy almost appears to turn green, as she spews once again, coating Jason Bishops right pant leg, and shoe in vomit.
Iphy: Oh wowzer, I'm so sorry Mr. Bishop!
Jason: Don't worry about it, it'll come out in the wash.
Jason gently puts a hand on Iphy’s shoulder, and pulls her in for a hug.
Jason: It's ok to be nervous Iphigenia, first match, packed house. But I promise, once you get this speed bump out of the way, you're going to love it. And next time you have a match, it'll be a thousand times easier on you.
Iphy: Really?
Jason: I promise.
Iphy: Pinky swear?
Jason releases the hug, and holds out his pinky. Iphy seems to light up, and locks pinkies with Jason.
Jason: I pinky swear kiddo, I pinky swear.
Iphy: Thanks Mr. Bishop, I feel better now. If dad could see me out there, I know he'd be proud. It may be me, and a local, but I'm still going to give it my bestest.
And just like that, Iphigenia was back to her old bubbly self, which in turn lifted a huge weight from Jason’s shoulders.
Jason: Well, it’s almost show time, you ready?
Iphy: You're gosh darn right, I am. Let's go do this.
She tries her best to look intimidating, but instead it just comes off looking adorable. Jason smiles, and points towards the ring.
Jason: After you ma'am.
Iphigenia grabs Jason’s hand and it's full speed ahead, as the scene fades to black.