Class is in Session! (Open Thread)

[Pegasus]

Jonathan and Ryan watched the sparring match between Nico and Meiyun as Meiyun hit a Moonsault on Nico. Nico would eventually call off the sparring as she had enough before making a declaration of a challenge to Meiyun for an official match sometime later on. Jonathan clapped his hands as he looked at both women clapping them on the back after Meiyun would make her decision on whether to fight Nico for real.

“I will say that this has the makings of being a very career-defining feud for the both of ya. Keep it up and maybe more opportunities will come in the future. Next thing you know, you both might just wind up on the main roster of LAW permanently and fight it out in front of more crowds. Maybe USPW will even take notice,” Jonathan stated.

“I’m very impressed as well. Lots of creative spots from you both. You two obviously have quite the chemistry together,” Ryan added.

([mention]CaptainL[/mention], [mention]RedShinigami[/mention])

Jonathan looked around as he just noticed that Sheila and William were gone as he looked at the other YLs.

“Will? Shiela? Hey, did anybody see where they ran off, too?” Jonathan asked the other students.

([mention]ApartBadge9937[/mention], [mention]TheSuitedOwl[/mention], [mention]Terini[/mention], [mention]The460Slayer[/mention])

[The460Slayer]

As much as Sarya heard they were called, she would be the first to walk up to show up herself, as a way to tell that she was still there with the others. She felt like that she lost track and didn't wanted to say anything about it.

[CaptainL]

If Meiyun had done this in an actual match, she was sure she'd be admonished for it by some of her stricter instructors. After all, she wasn't supposed to be using such things as moonsaults in this stage of her training. It proved too much of a risk to both her opponents and herself (particularly when they were just doing this on the grass), and when she lacked a full understanding of the basics that underpinned wrestling it wasn't going to do her any good to get reckless and start pulling off more advanced moves. But...Meiyun didn't care. Her impromptu sparring session with Nico had gotten her fired up, and if she was going to finish this, she needed to make sure it would end with a bang! With her mind and body already running on excitement, adrenaline, and delusions of grandeur, a move as stunning and hard-hitting as a moonsault felt only natural!

Luckily enough, fortune would fall into Meiyun's favor, as she landed a direct hit right onto Nico's somach, sending the two of them toppling over in a heap. At first, Meiyun needed to catch her breath and rub her head, letting out a "Whew..." before she rolled aside and propped herself up on her knees. Then, though, she saw Nico looking up at her from the ground as she voiced her surrender. For a moment, the girl was confused; had it really been so easy? She'd gotten so wrapped up in her enthusiasm that she had lost track of time. But then she had time to let things sink in - and a big, bright grin flashed across her face with the satisfaction of a job well done!

"You...do? Ah...you do! Haha, I win!" Meiyun let out a cheer, jumping up and pumping a fist in the air. Nico threw her arms around her, and Meiyun returned the embrace, squeezing her tight - but the blonde would soon break away, facing her from a small hill across the field to announce her challenge! As Meiyun turned to face her, the goofy smile on her face turned to a look of defiance and pride as she stared her dead in the eye and balled her fists.

"Oh? You're approaching me?" she said, matching Nico's casual dropping of movie quotes. "Instead of running away, you're coming closer!? Well, in that case..." She clasped her fists together, then jabbed a finger back at Nico. "Nico Cardona, I accept your challenge! When we meet again, you'll see how strong I can really be when I put my mind to it. You might have struggled against me now, but beware; all you saw from me tonight was nothing more than a warmup for my TRUE potential!"

Despite taking a turn for the dramatic, the moment Meiyun heard Jonathan and Ryan clapping for her, she was shaken back to reality, and she spun around to face them with a smile. "Thank you!! Really, thanks so much! We've been working really hard, so to know it's paying off...that's great! Right, Nico?" But then, at the mention of their classmate, she stopped, blinking a few times. "Hey, yeah...where is Sheila?"

([mention]RedShinigami[/mention])

Back at the restaurant, Sheila heard William's question, and she stopped to think, tapping at her chin. "Hmm..." It suddenly dawned on her that she'd been so excited thinking about what she would get for herself, she hadn't considered what she'd do for her classmates. But she took a step back and shrugged her shoulders nevertheless. "Mei? She does like ramen, so we could get her a bowl of that too! I think steak for her. And we should probably get her a large. Every time I've eaten with her she eats a lot! I guess she burns off her energy really quick..."

([mention]TheWanderer[/mention])

[ApartBadge9937]

"nope. I got no idea where they are." Vi shrugs

[Pegasus]

William stared at the menu and mentally jotted down notes in his mind. The clerk taking their orders and typing it into the system to send off to the cooks raised his head for anything else looking directly to Will. “We will have another bowl of ramen and a large steak. It’s for a friend, but just put it on my tab.”

The clerk nodded as he finished the order and dialed it to the cooks before saying it will be 15 minutes before everything gets ready. Will and Sheila walked off to a nearby table as they decided to chit-chat to pass the time. Will took a seat across from her and placed both hands under his chin.

“She eats a lot? My kind of gal. You seem to have a big stomach on ya. More meat, the better, huh?”

[RedShinigami]

Nico stood on the hill, the sun shining behind her, throwing her shadow wide almost before the feet of her new, friendly rival. She grinned as Meiyun answered with a quote of herself. Cute and fun, this would be a great match! Nico knew that both of them had still much to learn but she was ready to teach Meiyun as she would teach her. The Catalonian jumped high and threw a fist up in the air. "YEAAAAAH!!, she shouted and then came down to hill to be at Meiyuns side again, hugging her. "Gracies,Gracies, Gracies! When we are back we have to talk with our trainers about it! The big stage at LAW! Two of the most talented young lioness girls! The people will love it!", she said with a wide smile while her cheeck was squeezed against Meiyuns. She felt that she and the japanese girl would go on to have a great bout and honestly the energetic duracell bunny that Nico was, she just could'nt hold herself, her whole body shaking. She could have gone for a second round now, her energy was back again but she decided to leave it here to make a pitch perfect promo, challenging Meiyun Lai to a match!

"Ryan, Ryan, did you hear that?!", Nico said and let go of Mei, instead she walked over to her favourite trainer and jumped up an down. "I will fight Meiyun at the big stage! How cool is that, huuuuh?", the Blonde grinned while her breasts under the shirt jiggled up and down with each jump.
Then she tilted her head. "Well she went away after I smooched her, I hope she is'nt mad! It's just what we do back in Catalonia you know!", she grinned and before Ryan could react, the jumping bean named Nico Cardona had smacked a peck on his cheek before retreating back to the other girls.

[Pegasus]

“I did, chica. I’m proud of you! Look at you! If management approves this, you and Meiyun go straight up the ranks. I wish you luck in your eventual clash. You too, Meiyun!” Ryan explained as he bowed towards both Nico and Meiyun in respect.

Ryan smiled as Nico would peck him on the cheek and a straight blush crossed his face as Jonathan snickered. Ryan threw him a glare and told him with his face to shut it.

“Relax, Ryan. It’s country tradition. Like the French,” Jonathan suggested.

“I know that. She just did it all of a sudden,” Ryan added as he crossed his arms.

“Anyway, I don’t think you have to worry about her being mad at you, but they just disappeared. I hope they don’t go and get themselves in trouble. I don’t feel like paying bail knowing Will’s antics,” Jonathan explained.

[CaptainL]

As she and William made their way over to a table, Sheila slid into the seat across from him, looking up toward him with a smile on her face. "Her family owns a restaurant, so she must've had a lot of good food growing up. I can't say I blame her. Even if I've been to the place and it's just okay. It must be lucky..." She let herself settle into her seat, folding her hands behind her head as she let herself get comfortable. "But you should come to one of our family barbecues some time, they're the best! We tend to make a lot, too, since we're working hard on the farm and it works up an appetite, y'know..."

Meanwhile, Meiyun was grinning ear to ear; even as Nico ran back over to rejoin their trainers, she was right by her side, a spring in her step the whole while. Nico, it seemed, was so excited she couldn't help but tell them the news, even when she and Meiyun had made their intentions quite clear as it was. "Hey! I think they know!" Meiyun interjected, playfully elbowing Nico in the arm. But she giggled and looked back up at Ryan and Jonathan nonetheless, pulling an arm around Nico's shoulder to hug her closer. She was just as excited, and she couldn't hold anything against her. Especially not when Ryan had such high hopes for the two of them!

"You really think so?" Meiyun nodded her head to Ryan, grinning a little wider. "I just thought I'd get out there and show off some of what I can do, but if you guys really think it'll be enough to take us that far...well, let's do it!" She looked back at Nico, going in for a high-five. "We're on our way to the big leagues!~"

However, it was Jonathan's comment about hoping William and Sheila weren't getting in any trouble that caused her to pause. She looked back over her shoulder, and when her eyes drew back over to the veterans, she frowned with concern. "Or Sheila's, for that matter...I can only hope that putting them together doesn't cause too much trouble. I have to clean up her messes enough as it is..."

[Pegasus]

Will nodded as Sheila recounted the semi-failing business that was Meiyun’s family’s restaurant and he stroked his chin as he remembered hearing Meiyun tweet at him about the eatery. She did say to not pay attention to the ratings and the reviews of the place. Will kinda felt bad for the kid as it wasn’t her fault necessarily and luckily, it didn’t seem to affect her wrestling career so far or her status as a Young Lioness. Will always believed in playing hard to win big, but sometimes, you had to play smart even in other worlds. In terms of Meiyun’s family and their business, there might be more going on there then is let on.

“I would say it isn’t her fault. Businesses sometimes don’t do so well. I’m not too much of a business guy, I wrestle people and get paid, that’s my business. However, the economics of such a situation for her family is semi-decent at best. Okay is a medium line for the restaurant so it’s not like they are far behind in saving their business. However, where they decide to teter on that line is where their passion is gonna have to come in,”

Then Shiela talked about inviting William to one of her family barbecues and the giant smiled as he adjusted his glasses before tapping the table.

“I’d love to! Although, you going back to your country might be far off the mark so why wait? Let’s hang out together! Just you and me! Two wild animals out on the town. We’ll hit up the best meat places there are. The bar and grills! The steakhouses! The best meat in Japan! Ours for the taking! Here, take my number and I’ll call you!” William suggested as he grabbed a napkin and a pen from his pocket writing down his number rather roughly.

Back with the other girls, Jonathan, and Ryan, Jonathan looked out biting his lip as he scratched his head.

“I’m sure they would be handcuffed by now if it was serious. Anyway, I’d say we pack up and head to the gym. They’ll catch up,” Jonathan stated.

[CaptainL]

Sheila did her best to follow along with what William had to say. She wasn't exactly all that knowledgable when it came to the ins and outs of economics, but she knew enough to get an idea of what he was getting at - and when the topic of passion came up, that was when the Australian girl's face lit up with a grin. "Oh, for sure," she explained, "but luckily, Mei's got passion to spare! She told me that she decided to join the program so that she could prove she was the strongest wrestler in the world, and that having someone like that in the family would boost their business's reputation! And honestly, I think she could do it! I guess I'm biased since I'm her friend and all, but she puts her all into everything, so if she wants to be a champion I bet she could do it in no time!"

Then, William went on to discuss hitting up places in town - and it couldn't have reached Sheila's ears at a better time. At once, she sat up straighter in her seat, leaning in toward William and nodding a few times with a grin on her face. "YEAAAAH, that sounds AWESOME!~" she cheered, leaning in for a high-five before she went to write down her number as well. "I can't believe I didn't think of that! You must know all the good places! Hey, have you been to, uh..." Sheila stopped for a moment, trying to recall the name of a steakhouse in Tokyo she heard was famous for serving wrestlers. "...Riviera, I think it's called? I think that's the place Danielle's from! Which is weird that she'd brag about being from a restaurant, but...anyway! C'mon, c'mon, I wanna see!"

Sheila began to fidget anxiously in her seat, unable to contain her excitement about touring the best steakhouses in town. In the process, she had completely forgotten about how they were supposed to be bringing their order back for their classmates - a fact that Meiyun herself had considered when she thought back on their lengthy absence. Holding a finger to her chin in thought, she looked back at Nico and shrugged. "Maybe...you don't think she got lost, do you?"