Swing on me- Kieda vs Astrid!

[SubtleRoar]

*While loss in any form can be relatively disappointing, Kieda felt almost no shame in losing to someone she had developed a tremendous amount of respect for. Quite the contrary, actually- Astrid had gone above and beyond to outdo her tonight, and although it might bedevil her for a short period of time, the illustrious fashion assassin took great pride in maintaing her composure through any calamity.*

"Hmm..yes, impressive Mrs. Ostberg." *Kieda nodded in approval, her body still aching from the thorough beatdown she had received at the hands of the burly bombshell. However, she refused to allow that to deter her from applauding the valkyrie.* "You managed to overcome my ruthless assault, and might I add, looked marvelous while doing so~" *The Cerulean Storm elegantly bowed as a show of respect, causing the audience to cheer in approval of such sportsmanship.*

Spoiler

*Before Kieda delved a little deeper into her flirtatious remark, she was promptly reminded of the promise she made, sauntering towards Astrid while cupping her ear with the palm of her right hand.* "Her weakness, my dear Astrid, is choking. Copious amounts of choking. For someone as high and mighty as her to be brought to her knees would certainly be a delight to witness, and with this information, I can guarantee that she'll be begging for mercy. That is, of course, if you don't mind getting up close and personal with an unstoppable juggernaut~"

*Breaking contact after divulging such confidential information, Kieda spun around and struck a fantastic pose, causing the audience to swoon over her vibrant aura.* "And with that, I shall leave you all ravenous for more. Tah tah~" *In the blink of an eye, a smoke cloud surrounded her, allowing Kieda to vanish into thin air and out of sight to the naked eye.*

[CaptainL]

Just as Astrid had earned Kieda's respect through her displays of strength, so too did Astrid come away from the match looking at Kieda with far friendlier eyes. At first the Norwegian had been wary of her conceited attitude and how she seemed so keen to look down on her. How she seemed to value being flashy and visually impressive over actually proving she had what counts in the ring. Now, though, Astrid saw that she wasn't just for show, and she truly did have the expertise to back herself up. She looked on her opponent with a nod and a smile. While she still couldn't approve of Kieda's personality, she had a new appreciation for her talents.

Now, though, it was time for Kieda to offer up the part of the deal she'd been promised. Astrid let her opponent rise, nodding in tune with the knowledge she imparted her with as she listened closely. "Hmm, I see..." she said. "I'm not sure how you know such information, but it must have been a valiant effort for you to have learned it. I shall keep this in mind!" Nodding approvingly, Astrid smiled warmly to her foe.

But before Astrid could say anything more, Kieda threw up a puff of smoke. Astrid coughed, rubbing it away from her eyes. She couldn't help but think that she still had questions for Kieda. She was curious about how she knew this, or why she was so intent on cutting Jess low. But it would seem that would come at another time. For now, Astrid was left staring off into the distance and wondering.

Winner by Pinfall: Astrid Ostberg