B-17 Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 The ambiance of Levoy’s is far from a traditional setting for B-17. But, Duayne Hobbs is in his element. The waiters know him by name, they even seem to know his prefered meal. Sitting there in his pristine suit, his size and heritage mixed with his presence might have attracted stares, but B-17 noticed that most went to great lengths just to avoid looking in their direction, which must have been hard due to it’s centered location right under a sparkling chandelier. While B-17 sat bemused at which fork to start with, Hobbs delicately cuts into his smoked salmon. Hobbs: How's the prime rib, Mr. B-17? Come out medium rare like you wanted? B-17 snorts: Please call me by my real name while we are in public. Hobbs: Right....so how's everything, Mr. Caine? Caine: Um, well I could use a beer, not much of a wine guy. Hobbs: No, I’ve heard the stories about you and Jackson, quite a friend, too bad he forgot about that friendship during the match. Caine watches Hobbs take a bite. He remains calm, determined not to give Hobbs anything to work with. Caine: So, I said we would talk if you delivered the men that cost me the title. Well, here we are. Should we talk? Hobbs looks down at his plate wistfully, but pushes it away and looks up: Of course. Where do you want to begin? Caine: You promised me money, girls, power. What if I’m happy with how much I make, don’t really need help with the girls, and believe power is an abstract idea that is attainable through many avenues? Hobbs: See, you only say that because you haven't experienced money like I have. You haven't seen money like Mugen has. Spend it as you see fit, it’s not blood money that must be poured into selfish endeavours. As for the girls, screw em, or don’t that’s an option. As for power, well I know you understand power. I’ve read your files from the Air Force. Caine: Those are classified. Hobbs: I think that I just gave a prime example of this power and money thing… Caine: So, what would the deal be? Hobbs: Fixed payment based on income. Low level guys don’t make much in OCW. Midcard guys don’t make much in OCW. Main Event guys don’t make much in OCW. Sensation doesn't pay you guys jack squat so you have to understand that to make good money, you have to acquire endorsements and investments. We get em’ You pay us 12 percent of endorsement deals. Merchandising is trickier. You will only collect a small amount from merchandising anyways. We don’t collect from merchandising until you reach a negotiable number. Caine: How much would this fixed payment be? Hobbs drums his fingers on the table and then smiles wide. Hobbs: One dollar. Caine chokes on his water before speaking: That’s it? Hobbs: We don’t bring people in unless they can bring in money. And since you can’t make money until we give you a boost, why bankrupt you? Caine: Anything else? Hobbs: Sure, we got some details to iron out but we can figure it out as we go. Do we have a deal? Caine sits up straight in his chair, fixes his cheap suit and places both hands flat on the table:.....We would if you had held up your end of the bargain. Hobbs remains silent. Caine: The men you brought for me, they weren’t the guys I was hoping they would be. Oddly enough they weren’t even in the same city as me the night I was attacked...so you owe me an explanation, Mr. Hobbs. Hobbs looks around the room before tapping his glass with his fork. All the customers stand up and begin to file out of the room silently. Caine watches suspiciously, tensing his muscles in preparation. Hobbs: I delivered false men to prove a point. Although that point was meant to made a bit later, you are a clever man but you’re not clever enough to catch them. I couldn't deliver them to you because the rabbit hole runs much deeper than you could imagine. Even I can’t find the very end of it. But I gave you what you wanted because I don’t want you to feel alone. Hobbs once again looks at the crowd. Most have exited the building, a few remain queued at the door. Hobbs: But you are alone. With a snap of my finger all these people would have attacked you, no hesitation. I have that power. And you don’t understand its full potential. You’re alone and I’ve protected you since that attack. No one else. The hounds are circling and they want you bad. But where are your friends? Mr. Montgomery, he seems occupied. Everyone else in OCW, their heads are down, why concern themselves? But you, apparently they want you like wolves want flesh. Hobbs stands up. Hobbs: Perhaps the biggest thing these negotiations might bring you is the allies and friends you need. My people will not be at the next Turmoil. I want you to experience how very alone and unsafe you are...because I want you to appreciate how much we can do for you. Mugen would appreciate this, it's simple mathematics Mr. Caine. 1 + 0 equals 1, and 1 is the loneliest number. Hobbs turns away from Caine and walks to the exit. Leaving Caine all alone. 7 "Amatuer cheat hunter, Resident OCWFED historian, Lover of spreadsheets, data and HOI, MASTER OF THE GOKART" *I DONT KNOW HOW TO CHANGE MY PROFILE!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Montgomery Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Dear Caine, Don't let this fool fill your head with the idea that you are alone. While it was every man for himself in that triple threat match with Jimmy and I may seem a bit "unstable" at times, I'm there to back you up and stand on the front lines with you to take on the like of C4, Ragnarok, and anyone else who threatens our life and liberty. -Jackson P.S. - Have you seen Davie? The guy I've been talking to lately? Ah nevermind; I'll find him. 1 1x - OCW Turmoil Heavyweight Champion ** Mr. Sensation - "Jackson's a good egg." ** Pugh - "Jackson just earned himself the Parker Stevens memorial award for inappropriate jokes. The prize is... well... don't open your desk drawer ever again" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tre Golden Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Ragnarok is for your benefit Jackson, you'll soon come to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-17 Posted February 18, 2016 Author Share Posted February 18, 2016 Mugen deserves a lot of credit for helping to make this story what it is becoming. 1 "Amatuer cheat hunter, Resident OCWFED historian, Lover of spreadsheets, data and HOI, MASTER OF THE GOKART" *I DONT KNOW HOW TO CHANGE MY PROFILE!* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mugen Posted February 19, 2016 Share Posted February 19, 2016 Always glad to help out. To me it's a 2 way street. I get to help your story and I also get to build a foundation for other things without even having to wrestle Hall of Fame - Class of 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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