Post by JMav/JGold/RNorth/MKarloff on Dec 4, 2016 22:38:25 GMT -5
Martin Karloff
Blood In The Water
Blood In The Water
“Dun-nun. Dun-nun. Dun dun dun dun dun...” Martin says, mimicking the 'Jaws' theme while watching as a large fish approaches a small fish in the water. Soon nature reaches it's inevitable conclusion and the small fish is eaten.
“I've had a small taste of your blood, Mr. Devereaux.” Martin says, the camera up close on his mouth. Martin smiles and blood starts to dribble out of his mouth.
“I want more.”
The camera pulls back and we see that we are viewing Martin through an aquarium of fish.
“It's okay Richard. You can feel safe now. The first step is admitting it. I and the whole world are ready to hear you admit that you are afraid. You are afraid because the last time we faced I dropped you on your skull and made a fool of you. You can admit you are afraid of how you will be viewed when I defeat you and take that belt you have sullied the name of. You an go ahead and be afraid of the fact that I will be perceived as an infinitely better champion than you ever will.” Martin says. He steps away from the Aquarium and licks his lips a bit.
“Just because those fears will likely be realized...doesn't mean that your acceptance of them won't set you free. You want to great lengths to assure me you were not afraid of me before we last met, Richard. You said such hurtful things about me...but that's alright. I know where those words come from. Back any frightened animal into a corner and you will see a similar reaction. You held up your gold and leather and screamed out your swear words and your 'How Dare You's that I would ever suggest you weren't a deserving champion. You said you would show me the error of my ways. And then I dropped you on your skull and it was over. Silence from the man who keeps claiming he will talk as much as he pleases. What happens when a man who is so much sound and fury remains silent? What do you think that means, hm? I am certain he has been plotting and planning his next words very carefully...but what can he tell me that will erase the impact of how little he thought of me before I exposed him for the paper champion he is. One successful defense, Richard. One. Aside from that? Nothing but losses as far as I can tell. Stay out of the wind. Your creases are showing. The Origami Champion. Do not leave him out in the rain.” Martin says with a dark chuckle.
“I can teach you as many lessons in fear as I have the patience for, Richard....but I doubt you are willing to learn. Therefore you will be a slave to that fear...and being a slave to your fear...that makes you a slave to me. It isn't the facepaint that makes me the Monster Messiah. It's the fact that I don't have to hear you say a single word to know that you are lying to my face. Look me in my eyes and my smile will never falter, Richard. It is the smile of a Manticore looking into the eyes of a kitten...or perhaps more appropriately a shark face-to-face with a guppy?” Martin says.
“You don't have to admit you're afraid, Mr. Devereaux. All you have to do is scream. I can't wait to hear you scream. Your blood still stains the water... and now he of teeth and fin will make his presence known.” Martin says with a smile.
“Dun-nun....Dun-nun...” Martin says as the video fades to black.
