Three Minute Challenge: Astrid Ostberg vs. Nashi Dragneel

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At the sound of all the fans cheering on her acceptance of the challenge, Astrid chuckled a little to herself. It might not have been her cup of tea necessarily - she preferred to take stock in her athletic expertise; that was her main job, after all. But no one could deny that she had the looks to match her strength, and when she saw how hyped up everyone was getting at the prospect of seeing her take part in another contest on the beach, she could concede a little to the fans. They were, after all, the people who made her proud to be out there in the ring, striving for success day in and day out as she tried to elevate herself to a level worthy of the championship - and the championship to the place of honor it deserved. Whether she won or lost, she wouldn't care as long as she got to make someone happy. And Nashi, it seemed, was certainly going to be happy - which, after she had witnessed how hard she was willing to work, made Astrid the most pleased of all.

Astrid laughed to Nashi as she took the microphone, placing her hands on her hips and nodding her head. "Perhaps, perhaps. It's too early to make any predictions just yet. And remember, it's wrestling, not a beauty contest - don't think you're guaranteed to be the next big thing just because you look good in a bikini. But...if there's one thing we've learned today, it's that you've got potential in you. Never forget about that."

As Nashi turned to exit the arena, Astrid watched her on her way up. When Nashi thanked her, the champion bowed her head. "It's a pleasure," she said. And when everyone clapped for Nashi on the way out, Astrid was quick to join in too. If anyone could tell that Nashi deserved the applause, it was her.

Winner by Submission: Astrid Ostberg
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