The Barbarian's rest: A visit from a butterly (For Aeri)

[MappleMan7]

Spoiler

(Imagine this but in a hospital gown)

A while after his match against Drake Benton, Oscar had managed to reach the hospital safely. While Oscar was glad to be in one piece with no broken bones, concussions, or fractures, his pride had been severely damaged to a degree. His entire plan to march up against Tina for his graduation match had been insanely derailed thanks to the Steel Colossus and how he had manhandled Oscar after the match. As if defeating him and breaking his winning steak wasn't bad enough.

On the brighter side, Oscar had access to his phone during his resting time and was pleasantly surprised by the amount of support that had flooded his Twitter. Not only from friends and fans but from other wrestlers in LAW that he had never met such as a fellow young lioness and the famous Gil herself! All of it had lifted the young lion's spirits quite a bit and even brought some tears to his eyes from how moved he felt- not to mention how motivated it made him feel. He'd take a break from thanking people for their support and would set his phone to the side, lying down on the hospital bed and taking a deep breath as he tried to relax a bit more.

[Aeri]

Surprisingly, he had a visitor he hadn’t ever met before enter . However, that prodded the question.. why was this person here? Short dark hair, a bouquet of flowers clutched in a delicate grip, a lithe yet muscular figure and tanned skin covered up by a jacket to keep the nipping cold away. It was way colder than in Greece for sure.

Cassandra Selinofoto waved from the entrance.

“Hi-“

She was here because she had heard what happened. Normally, brutal beatdowns on wrestlers wouldn’t really phase her, but she had lack of better things to do, for she wasn’t booked for a match soon, and she was tired of training. So she wondered if she could entertain herself and she really needed to practice her social skills.. so Cassie simply lifted her flowers up to show, partially covering her face.

“I’m Cassie. I brought flowers.”

[MappleMan7]

Oscar glanced up at the unfamiliar voice, surprised to see he got a visitor from a complete stranger. But hey- they brought flowers! She couldn't be all that bad. A smile spread on the young lion's face as he spoke.

"O-oh! For me? Thank you so much, miss! Just on the side table over there is good"

Oscar motioned to the free space next to him before looking back at the mystery woman

"And who might you be if you don't mind me asking?"

[Aeri]

“Oh, my names Cassie. Cassandra Selinofoto!”

She’d reiterate, giving her hand for him to shake. She’d smile, taking a seat besides him and giving Oscar a little grin.

“We don’t know each other, but I’m a wrestler at LAW aaaand.. I saw the beating you took. Pretty rough.. although you should be lucky you’re not injured too severely!”

She’d say with a twinkle in her eye, chiding him playfully. Cassie giggled a little, resting her hand upon her cheek.

“I’m here because..

[I need to talk to new people and NOT just the people I fight..]

.. because, uh.. I don’t know, exactly. Just felt like it.”

She was a terrible liar.

“How are you feeling?”

[MappleMan7]

"Well, it's very nice to meet you, Cassie! I'm Oscar- Oscar Orelash"

Oscar would smile and shake Cassie's hand as it was offered to him, even when he cringed a little as he recalled the match with Drake.

"Oh uh... yeah. I've definitely counted my blessings that nothing was broken. Especially when I hit the ramp"

He listened to Cassie talk about why she was here, raising an eyebrow in curiosity since her reason felt... off to him. He couldn't quite put a finger on it and opted to leave it for now as he answered her question.

"Well... aside from the aches and pains, I'm feeling... ok I guess. Sort of upset about how that match turned out but... I dunno. I also feel shocked by how much support I've been getting from others. I've never even met some of these wrestlers before"

The young lion would smile once again as he thought about the responses he got from the match.

"It's an awesome feeling, even if I had to be stuffed in a hospital to feel it"

[Aeri]

“Nice to meet you too!”

She’d say brightly, placing a hand on her thigh.

“Yeah? Makes sense.. you’re one of the best Young Lions we have! I think they’d wanna support you for sure, just like I did.”

She’d smile at him lightly, pouring herself a glass of water. She’d rub her cheek, pointing at her nose. At the bridge of it was a pretty clean cut scar.

“This is from my debut. First time I ever landed in a hospital, my match with my battle-sister almost made me bleed out. I didn’t get much visitors, but it was my first match and nobody really knew me, so it made sense.”

Cassie ruffled his hair playfully, placing a hand on her cheek.

“I do have a question though. You’re called the Barbarian Prince, which SOUNDS like a villains name name, but.. you’re a nice guy. Why’d you go with Barbarian?”

[MappleMan7]

"People really think so? Wow... that... that really means a lot to me to hear"

A massive smile spread on Oscar’s face at the compliment about the young lions. He even humbly blushed a little before leaning forwards towards Cassie's face a bit to get a better look at her scar. Hearing the origins of how the young lady got the scar earned a sympathetic frown from the Canadian fellow.

"I see... well, hey- I'm glad you didn't bleed out from what it's worth. You seem really nice- HEY!"

Oscar was surprised as Cassie leaned forward and started ruffling his curly red locks. Rather than sound annoyed by it, it actually earned a laugh from the young lion as he leaned back!

"I'll never understand why so many people like ruffling my hair hehehe... but uh, yeah! Why I went as the Barbarian Prince for my ring name?"

Oscar adjusted himself so he was sitting more upright in his bed.

"Well to be honest, it's mostly because I'm a pop culture nerd and was inspired by my favorite Dungeons and Dragons class- but there's more to it that that!"

A chuckle escaped Oscar's lips as he continued.

"I sort of came up with a Barbarian code when I wrote up the concept. Being a Barbarian from my view means having a strong body to stand against your foes, a strong mind to stay one step ahead, a strong spirit to never give in, and a strong heart to take a stand against the cruel"

[Aeri]

“Well, they’re.. ruffleable. Curly and red, like cheetos. You and I, we’re perfect hair tousling height. Im short and my heads pretty easy to reach! You’re tall, and tousling your hair makes you cuter!”

She’d explain. Apparently she spent a lot of time thinking about stuff like this. Cassandra lightly smiled at him, leaning back in her chair and getting comfy.

“I still wonnn thoughhh. Got hit in the face by a chair, then a knee TO the chair while it was ON my face.. but I made Saori submit! I got really painful fingers, tee-hee.”

.. that was terrifying to think of. She’d tilt her head, contemplating it.

“Oohh.. I see..”

She deadpanned.

“So you’re a nerd.”

She teased, before giggling lightly to herself.

“Kinda like Superman huh?”

[MappleMan7]

Oscar blushed a bit at the compliment, smiling back at Cassandra.

"Cute? Ha! You're a real charmer aren't you? Thanks so much!'

The young lion took his own hand to attempt to ruffle Cassie's head in return before laughing some more at being called a nerd. For someone who was hospitalized in a beating, he sure was in good spirits.

"Yeah, I'm a nerd. Nothing wrong with that though! Everybody needs a hobby after all. It's nice of you to compare me to superman too, but I'm just a guy who wants to inspire people"

He would hum to himself as the comment made him think.

"Also I think there's a guy on the roster who actually wrestles in a superman costume..."

[Aeri]

“Yeah, but a Superman costume covers too much up-“

She’d say, pouting lightly, almost as if she was disappointed.

“.. only kidding. I hardly care about what my opponents look like, or wear. Between you and me, I’m really not the most.. sexual girl. I mean, I can like the looks of someone, but you’re never gonna see me saying yes outright to a hentai match.

Worst I’ve agreed to is a smother match with.. Antonia and Honie from the Battle Bugs. Honie cause I liked her bee costume, and she insisted on the smother match.. and Antonia cause.. well, I wanted to win one.

Oh and yes, you’re a nerd. And nothings wrong with that, I’ve worn cosplay myself in a match.. but I’m gonna call you a nerd anyways-“

She’d scratch her cheek, before giving him a gentle shrug. Cassandra hummed a little tune, before giving an aggravated little yelp when her hair was ruffled, looking at him rather offendedly.

“How ROOD! Do you not know it’s improper to touch a ladies hair??”

Not that she minded too much, just puffing her breast up and mimicking a british accent. She deflated with a giggle and pulled something out of her pockets. A packet of skittles.

“Dunno if the hospital lets you have sweets, but I snuck some in just in case.”