Arriving for an Excursion

[CaptainL]

It had been a long flight out of Tokyo, but at long last, the plane had touched down in California - and from there, it was only a short bus ride to get to the headquarters of World Frontier Pro Wrestling, located at Venice Beach. A bus ride that would prove to be of great importance to the future of the promotion, because that bus was carrying the first class of WFPW's Excursion Expose. For the next six months, a select few wrestlers from LAW - chosen to highlight the talents they could bring to the wrestling landscape with a little more exposure - would be competing exclusively at WFPW shows. And today was the day they would meet up at the WFPW headquarters to tour the building, sign their contracts, and get to know the people they'd be working under for the forseeable future.

No sooner had the bus come to a stop that the doors opened - and hurrying out was none other than Sheila Chihara, an up-and-coming high-flyer in the Young Lioness Program. For LAW's in-house trainees, excursions like this were nothing new - they were a way for the rookies to get acquainted with different styles of wrestling and broaden their horizons, learning skills they could apply after returning home. But for Sheila, this was something special. She knew that one of the biggest stars of WFPW was her good friend, trainer, and occasional tag team partner William Ashworth, and if he had something to do with this company, she could only expect that everyone else would prove just as fun to be around as he was! Besides...Sheila was a girl who didn't like to sit around doing nothing for too long, and after that flight, she desperately needed to stretch her legs.

"WHOOOO!! We're here!! We made it!~" she cheered, throwing her hands in the air. In her enthusiasm, though, Sheila skipped over a step on the way down to the curb, and her cry of excitement turned into a scream of shock as she began to fall forward - just before her fellow Young Lioness, Meiyun Lai, stepped behind her to pull her arm back, halting her fall.

"Be careful-!" Meiyun huffed. "I didn't expect you to try and get yourself hurt from the moment we got here..."

"C'mon, I wasn't! I can handle myself!" Sheila stopped to dust herself off, but as she looked around and got a feel for her surroundings, her attention soon turned to the towering facade of the building WFPW housed its operations in, her eyes going wide in awe. "Whoah...we're really here, huh? This place is huge..."

"She does have a point, you know," added Michiko Shimizu - who was next to come off the bus. Though she had been at LAW for some time now, Michiko hadn't been the most active of competitors, never breaking out of the infrequent midcard match. But her sense of theatrics and her eagerness to play to the crowd - not to mention her command of hard-hitting power moves - had certainly caught the attention of many, and WFPW was happy to give her a new avenue to ply her talents. "This flight couldn't have been cheap. And if you came all the way here just to hit your head on the way down, you're not exactly putting your best face forward. You don't want them to consider you an unnecessary expense."

"Oh, yeah, and don't touch anything they don't say you can," Meiyun added.

"Heeeey, I won't!! I didn't even say I would!"

"Yeah, but I know you."

While the three girls argued, the next two arrivals would be engaged in matters of their own - Kirie Tsukada and her boyfriend Hiro Yamashida, who descended the steps arm in arm, Kirie hugging herself close to her manager's side with a grin on her face. "Isn't it sooooo beautiful here, Hiro-kun?~" she cheered. "I'm so glad I could spend it with you, too..."

Hiro blushed as Kirie began nuzzling at his side, feeling quite fortunate that none of the others seemed to be paying attention. "We, uh...we're here for business purposes, you know..."

"Hehe, so? Doesn't mean we can't enjoy each other's company too!"

Then, Hiro looked back over his shoulder into the bus - at their fellow excursion-goer, Hana Choi, who was currently - by all respects - fast asleep; her head down, her feet propped up on the back of the seat in front of her, and the sounds of loud snores coming from her. "Uhh...hey, are you coming or not..?"

"Hmm?" Hana looked up - and immediately muted her phone, which was playing the snoring noses. "Oh. Right. Yeah, we are supposed to get off here."

This was far from the first time Hana had played one of her practical jokes on this trip - and Kirie's patience was wearing thinner and thinner the longer she was around her. "I think some of us could take things a little more seriously, though-!"

"Huuh? Who said that? Michiko, was that you?" Hana looked around a moment, then shrugged, completely ignoring Kirie's presence. "...Must've just been the wind."

"HEY-!" Narrowing her eyes in a glare, Kirie took a step forward, her foot falling against the sidewalk with a stomp. "You totally heard that, don't play dumb-!"

"Kirie, hey-! Now's not the time..!" Biting his lip at the thought of things getting out of hand, Hiro moved to pull his girlfriend back.

All of this didn't account for the final member of the excursion - Kayla Grant. She hadn't been on the plane, and she didn't need the ride. Already a native of California, she had been in the area anyway, visiting her sister Haleigh at the house of Haleigh's girlfriend Kennedy Lee. She'd planned on visiting the WFPW headquarters afterward - and as she walked down the sidewalk, her head was turned to the sky, with a lot on her mind. The last time she was in a LAW match, it had led to her partner Ash Daniels interfering, dealing a blow to their friendship and their team cohesion that had ultimately cost them the win. That had left her reconsidering how well the SoCal Connection was working for her, and if she could count on her partner to help her in the future - or if she was just holding her back this whole time. They had never quite seen eye-to-eye, with Ashley's flippant attitude contrasting with Kayla's strong work ethic, but in light of their last match, all their quarrels seemed to hit closer to home. It was a lot to think about for the future...

...And as she turned the corner to see the rest of the excursion bickering amongst each other right in front of the door, she didn't exactly have the best hopes for how things would go from here. Letting out a long sigh, she shook her head. "What did I walk into..?"

Sheila Chihara

Meiyun Lai

Michiko Shimizu

Kirie Tsukada

Hiro Yamashida

Hana Choi

Kayla Grant

[Pegasus]

It wouldn’t be too much longer before a security guard opened the double glass doors for the two executives meeting with their guests today. Hank would be the first person to be seen having his long grey hair pulled into a ponytail as he wore a navy blue suit with a dark purple tie tucked in a white dress shirt and his cohort is Ali Zornes-Enzebagu sporting a curvy figure and long black hair wearing a pink blouse, pink pants, and black heels. They both walked up to the group of seven as their presence made everyone quit their griping to stand at attention. Hank smiled as Ali stood back while he approached everyone.

“Heh…you all are quite a lively bunch. I thought I was going to have to call security out here to stop some fights,” Hank explained with a chuckle. “I kid. Welcome to your new home for the next six months. I have already spoken with Dan on this matter and he has already placed your contracts on temporary hold. That means that your non-exclusive statues are void until the end of this excursion. Inside, we will go over the proper paperwork and then, I’ll be your official boss. Before I forget, this is Ali Zornes-Enzebagu, the President of Female Wrestling Recruitment. She’ll be having one-on-one sessions with each of you to cover the brand you’ll be drafted to and the expectations that will be placed upon you once you start here.”

“A wonderful pleasure to be meeting all of you,” Ali greeted with a respectful bow as is the traditional Japanese greeting. “WFPW is a rising promotion dedicated to bringing aspects of international talent to the forefront, but you can’t have wrestling without women. Being from Japan, you all have that inkling of being proven serious. I cannot wait to see what makes you all special.”

Hank would then suggest meeting the excursion goers briefly to break the ice a little. They first went up to Sheila and Meiyun as Ali stuck out her left hand for them to shake being the professional she was.

“These two are Sheila Chihara and Meiyun Lai, two promising prospects. I even have Sheila representing the program in the upcoming World Frontier Cup. A true wildcard and her reports from her trainers says she’s not afraid to go for the juggler if you know what I mean. Meiyun is still new so a little untested, but brimming with potential as Astrid Ostberg told me,” Hank explained.

“Nice to meet you, Michiko! Origato!” Hank greeted as he and Ali both bowed respectively to Michiko. “Michiko hasn’t had a spotlight on her in awhile, but her older matches told me she’s pretty good with lots of flair and power moves. I think seeing more can be the tip of the iceberg.”

Hank and Ali came over to meet Kirie and Hiro as they both bowed to the Japanese couple out of respect. “Young love here. Reminds me of the Summer of Love in San Francisco back in the 70s.I was quite the stud myself back in high school after serving in Vietnam. But focusing on Kirie specifically, not afraid to fight and good with submissions. Need more of that in women’s wrestling personally.”

Hank would then scratch his chin coming over to Hana as Ali stood at attention. “Reality stars….this is Hana. She loves being unpredictable. Caught my eye on the matches she had in the indies. It definitely could score us good ratings and profit.”

Hank would then smile as he shook the right hand of Kayla Grant firmly. “This one right here has the makings of a singles star. This is Kayla Grant and I have worked with her sister before. Haleigh has nothing, but good things to say about Kayla and Kennedy even tells me that Kayla has improved quite well in her Strong Style training. Stiff hits, great with grounded attacks and holds, and outside wrestling experience. I think she’s a worthy investment. I think Harmonia made a good choice pulling her name for her brand, but I’ll try to avoid spoilers.”

“Excellent. I think we have some promising candidates that have a lot to show us. Speaking of show, there is an indoor gym and pool within the headquarters so you all will have some time to get acquainted with those facilities. We’re also going to have you all show us your talents up close which is why we had you bring your wrestling gear. Three of our esteemed wrestlers will be happy to spar with you six ladies so we have an idea of what we are working with,” Ali reported.

“But before we get to all that good stuff, we need to get you girls and guy some ID passes so security doesn’t accidentally mistake you for trespassers,” Hank stated as he beckoned everyone to follow him inside the big building with Ali just right behind him.

[CaptainL]

The gathered wrestlers might have been in the midst of bickering with one another, but it didn't take long for them to shape up once a couple of important-looking officials made their way out the front door. At first, everyone froze, staring back at Hank and Ali in shock. The last thing they needed, they thought, was to make a fool of themselves in front of their new employers. But just a moment later, they fell in line, standing straight and dignified and trying to forget what had just happened.

Kayla, in particular, huffed under her breath, biting at the inside of her cheek when she heard Hank speak up - and she cast an accusatory glare at her fellow excursionees. She'd just had a brush with interpersonal drama that cost her team their last match, and she didn't need that to follow her here. Nevertheless, it was Michiko who came forward to meet Ali, matching her bow with one of her own, and facing her with a smile. "Oh, it's an honor," she said, "and I couldn't have said it better myself. Japan has revolutionized the role of women in wrestling, and if you want to show off the best from around the world, your promotion simply wouldn't be complete without us." Kayla, meanwhile, cast a knowing look toward Hana. All this talk about dignity and seriousness seemed to fall flat when she was here treating this as flippantly as she was.

Hank went through to introduce the excursionees one by one, starting with the Young Lionesses. And as soon as Sheila heard her name mentioned, she jumped at the chance to put herself forward, throwing her hands in the air with a grin. "Yes!! That's me!~" she cheered, pumping a fist in the air. "Wait, you have me in the World Frontier Cup!?"

"...Um, yes?" Meiyun retorted a moment later. "We've kinda been over that..."

"Uhh...I forgot." Meiyun sighed a little to her classmate's antics, but she wasn't above them herself - as soon as Hank turned to her, the girl balled a fist and planted it into her other palm, dropping into a stance. "Yeah, that's right! I'm training hard every day to become the strongest wrestler around, and I'm gonna show that to WFPW!"

Michiko bowed again to Hank and Ali before offering a handshake to the CEO, making it clear she wasn't afraid to meet him on his own terms. "Really, it means a lot. I haven't been able to do as much as I'd like in LAW, so getting the chance to branch out will really do me well."

When he turned to Kirie and Hiro, the pink-haired girl latched onto his description a little too much, instantly throwing her arms tight around her boyfriend. "Eeee!~ Didja hear that, Hiro-kun? They can see how much we love each other...~"

"Kirie..." Hiro added, "not now..."

She giggled to herself as Hank began to reminisce. "I bet I'd look good in bell-bottoms..."

While this was going on, Hana had turned her head downward to stare at a small rock on the sidewalk, kicking it back and forth between her feet. When Hank and Ali came to her, it was only then that she looked back up, tilting back the brim of her hat. "Hmm? Oh. This isn't the roller derby track. Eh, whatever, I'll stick around...I guess. When's lunch?"

"Uh, she does that," Michiko cut in. "Don't let it get to you."

But it was when Kayla felt Hank grasp her hand that her attention was truly piqued. "Huh..?" Her fingers tightening around his own, she looked up to meet him eye to eye - and there, her eyes went wide at what he was describing. Her, a singles star? And with him commending her for her skills? Here, Kayla had been worried that she was going nowhere with the SoCal Connection, and that her partner was only undercutting her future. But if they really thought she could go places...

"Thank you!" she said, putting her best confidence forward as she stood a little straighter. "Mark my words, I won't let you down-!" At the same time, she leaned closer a minute later, whispering to Hank. "...You really mean that?"

But there was no time to stay and linger. It was time for everyone to step inside, and when Meiyun heard the offer to spar, she grinned wider, balling a fist and holding it high. "Let's get to it, then! It's time WFPW saw what we were all about!" With that, she led the others through the doors, after Hank. Kayla, too, was following him close. This, she thought, might well be all she needed.

[Pegasus]

A security guard opened the door for everyone has Hank nodded to him as every got acquainted at the security desk. A security receptionist asked each participant back to take their photos and they would quickly enter them into the database for the building. Seven ID cards would be printed out and given to each person along with a black lanyard to tie the card to so they are put around the neck. The lead security guard cleared his throat to gain everyone’s attention.

“Let me make myself real clear. You are to stay with Mr. Williams and Mrs. Zornes at all times unless you are either leaving the building or going for a bathroom break. There will be no wandering about the premises where you aren’t allowed. ID cards are to be worn at all times otherwise you will be deemed trespassing and may face prosecution. In that case, you will be held in the security department until police are called and have arrived. No ID card means no evidence you are even suppose to be here, remember that. Follow all instructions clearly and make sure to be on your best behaviors. This is a big opportunity I imagine and I don’t want anyone to have regrets of coming here. In all regards, welcome and enjoy your stay, wrestlers.”

“Thanks, Phil. That’s our security chief. A bit of a hard ass, but you won’t be seeing him much. Anyway, let’s start the tour,” Hank announced as he waved at the guard, but before leaving, Kayla pulled on his suit before he raised an eyebrow at her question. “Heh, well…I can only go off what your sister and Kennedy have told me. I did see your stuff in England and Japan so I see a bright future for you. Besides, that’s why you’ll get to spar with some wrestlers to see how well you can measure up as your own woman.”

Hank and Ali showed off their security badges allowing them access through the main gate. The seven excursion goers had to take off their backpacks, empty them, put all belongings in tubs along with their shoes, and then be patted down for any weapons. Once everyone was clear to go, they showed off their cards and were through the gate one by one retrieving their belongings, packing them up, and putting their shoes back on. The group started looking up to see four stories of a building with business executives, producers, writers, and interns walking around taking calls or holding scripts for upcoming shows. They passed by the writer’s quarters where they saw multiple writers start talking to an older man with glasses and white hair wearing a blue-collared buttoned shirt, black slacks, and black dress shoes.

“That right there is our writing team. They will be scripting all the shows and discussing certain plans that they want to push forward. They are led by Mike over there,” Hank explained as Mike waved at everyone briefly before returning to focus on his meeting tapping a pencil on the table.

They next went to the massive gym and the neighboring pool area where multiple WFPW wrestlers could be seen training. There were familiar sights like Jonathan Steele kicking a sandbag while Daniel punched his own bag with blue boxing gloves. There were several other wrestlers taking to the treadmills, bicycles, jumping ropes, and mats to lift. Three women would be seen near the entrance of the gym as they all were either on their phones or looking off into the gym. Hank waved them over as they noticed him getting ready to meet the excursion goers revealing themselves to be Sophia Cross, Emily Workman, and Shelley Maslow.

Sophia Cross

Emily Workman

Shelley Maslow

“And here are our volunteers for sparring today. Sophia Cross, Emily Workman, and Shelley Maslow,” Hank explained as he introduced the three wrestlers. “I’ll let you guys get acquainted for a few minutes.”

“Hey there,” Sophia greeted with a half-hearted wave as Emily mostly just tucked her phone in her pocket crossing her arms.

“G’day shielas. Welcome to the good side of WFPW. Just know you’ll be in for a rough time today as you’re taking on The Beast of Banks Creek. I toughed it out in the world of MMA so don’t be scared if I might hit ya too hard,” Shelley greeted with a competitive grin.

[CaptainL]

The new excursionees went through the application process as directed, going through one at a time to get their pictures taken and receiving their new IDs. Some, of course, were more cooperative than others - Sheila and Meiyun had to be told to sit still when it came to their photos; Hiro questioned why he needed to go through the same process when he wasn't here to wrestle, and Hana just so happened to keep sneezing every time the photographer was about to take her picture, holding up the proceedings a few times over - and making sure that Kayla, who was right behind her in line, would see her patience wearing thin. Nevertheless, when the Californian's time came to get her picture taken, she faced the camera with dignity and composure. And soon enough, they all met to receive their briefing.

Michiko nodded her head to the instructions, standing at attention. "Noted," she said. Meiyun, too, stood firm and clasped her hand to her chest like she was a soldier receiving orders. Kayla was a little more hesitant about all the security and all the regulations, biting her lip; as soon as Phil walked away, she let out a long breath. "Hoo, boy...I hope we didn't just sign up for a cult or something," she said. Still, her attention turned to Hank. She was familiar with him, at least, through her sister and her sister's girlfriend, so she could be sure she could trust him. And he seemed just as familiar with her. She smiled a little as he mentioned a bright future for her - especially in the context of singles matches. While Kayla was close friends with Ash Daniels, recent events had left her questioning just how much the redhead was holding her back. But if this worked out...maybe she had a bright future ahead of her after all. "...I really do appreciate it. Thanks for the opportunity."

The security continued as the excursionees had to set their belongings aside - and as soon as Kirie was being patted down, she loudly called out "HEY, only Hiro-kun gets to touch me there, thank you very much!" - drawing a few giggles from Sheila and a bright blush from Hiro. "Kirie, n-not now-!" he huffed.

"What, you mean here?" Hana muttered, reaching for Kirie's behind - only for Meiyun to snatch her hand away. "Don't...don't do that, if you know what's good for you."

Still, they were let through without much incident, and they were immediately in awe of the expansive facilities WFPW had to boast of, their eyes wandering around the room and taking in all the details. All of them had been to the LAW headquarters, which was just as state-of-the-art, but it seemed they'd be taken care of just as well during their excursion. Seeing Jonathan training on the way to the gym, Sheila stopped to wave to him through the window, but Meiyun pulled her along by the arm. With as many people going back and forth through the halls as there were, she couldn't risk her falling behind or getting lost.

At last, they came to the gym, where they were introduced to their sparring partners. Sheila, of course, gravitated toward her fellow Australian, offering Shelley a high-five as she flashed her a grin, while Kayla was more professional in her conduct, nodding to the blonde as she cracked her knuckles. "MMA, huh? I've got plenty of freestyle wrestling experience, so I'm not afraid."

"You're a champion yourself, I've heard," Michiko said with a nod, approaching Sophia with a bow. "It's a pleasure to meet you."

Hiro, meanwhile, scratched his head. "So, like...should I be here? I'm just a manager, I'm not really sure there's anything here for me to really do-"

But Kirie was quick to grab onto his arm, pulling him against her side. "Don'cha worry one bit, Hiro-kun! You can always sit over there and cheer me on!~ I know I'm gonna do my best with the encouragement!" The boy only blushed harder, glancing off. "Kirie, n-now's not the time..."

Hana, on the other hand, had noticed that Emily seemed more reserved than the others - she hadn't introduced herself, and seemed annoyed at having to put away her phone. Naturally, this meant she was going to single her out, just to see what reaction she could get out of her. She stepped up to the blue-haired girl, extending a finger to poke her in the nose. "Boop."

[Pegasus]

Emily was definitely not in the mood for bullshit as she already had to fly out here for babysitting some wrestlers that were signing exclusively with them for a little bit and she’s usually very reserved so being around so many people already bothered her to no end. Especially the goddamn troll that decided to try and mock her by booping her nose. Emily caught Hana’s finger bending it back slightly before getting right up in her face. Emily wanted to Headbutt this jokester so bad, but with her bosses not even a few inches away, she relented with just a glare and a physical warning not to cross her. Emily stepped up to the rest of the recruits looking around before Hiro spoke up about what his purpose was here.

“Cuz dumbass, you’re a manager. Right there is your purpose. You’re here with one of these numbnuts for their matches,” Emily insulted without a second thought.

Shelley accepted the high-five from Sheila and made sure to get to know her the most since they came from the same country. She grinned at the smaller Lioness and placed her left hand on her hip.

“Well, crikey, you must little Sheila that I’ve heard so much about. It’s nice to meet a fellow Aussie and I’m sure you won’t disappoint in the ring. People from Australia never back down after all. There’s a reason blokes and shielas never mess with the dingos or the kangaroos. We embody those animals and represent the wildness of the Outback!” Shelley exclaimed as she held her free hand to her heart displaying her patriotism.

Shelley would also notice Kayla and her declaration of showing no fear highlighting her courage and parading her endless knowledge of freestyle wrestling along with her Strong Style training from her time spent in Japan. Shelley figured like herself, Kayla would be more focused on strikes and submissions which makes her someone Shelley definitely wants to spar with to test their compatibility. Shelley held out her right hand for a friendly shake towards Kayla.

“I’ll then acknowledge ya as a brave soul and see you in the ring. Let’s see how much courage you got facing my Triangle Choke. My trusty finisher from the octagon,” Shelley challenged as she shook Kayla’s hand firmly when Kayla accepted her sportsmanship. “And you, Sheila. I want you in the ring as well. I hear you’re an adventurous spirit and I might just have to bring the beast out to truly test that spirit.”

Sophia noticed Michiko greet her and bowed towards her as the punk wrestler bowed back. She wasn’t really used to meeting new people and her character was a dastardly heel so she always made it known that she wasn’t a soft woman or a pretty face. Sophia wanted everyone out of her way when she was climbing the steps of glory. Today, though, it was just sparring and she needed to be ready for these new recruits for when the real show began. One thing for certain was, from another company or not, her spot won’t be taken from her.

“I used to be champion, but I’ll get back to the top step one of these days. It’s nice to meet you as well. What’s your story?” Sophia asked with a curious expression.

[CaptainL]

Hana had asserted what she was all about right from the get-go, showing off her antics by getting into the face of the fiercest-looking woman here and flippantly booping her on the nose. Emily, though, was just as quick to introduce herself, as she twisted back at Hana's finger and looked her straight in the eye with a deathly glare. When Emily was facing down at her with the sheer hatred in her eyes, no one would have faulted Hana for feeling just a little bit intimidated...but what played across her face instead was a smug grin. She lived for creating chaos, and it looked like that was exactly what was happening. To her, this was a mission accomplished.

In fact, not all the chaos would be coming from Hana alone, considering that Hiro questioned how much he had to offer here - and Emily snapped back at him in a typically coarse fashion. "Er, s-sorry..." he muttered, holding his hands up and backing away timidly. "I guess I can just...watch Kirie then-" But he wouldn't even have time to finish that thought before his girlfriend made her presence known, too.

"HEY!!" she shouted, planting her hands on her hips as she leaned over to look Emily in the eye. "Don't you dare talk to my Hiro-kun like that again! I'm warning you, right now!"

If there was any cue for Hiro to get involved, then clearly it was now. He stepped forward, trying to push her back. "Kirie, we really don't need to do this here..." Then, he looked back over his shoulder at Hank. "Er. Yet, I think. Do we even know who's facing off against who?"

All that commotion, however, was far from Sheila's attention. When she heard Shelley's praise, she dropped down into a fighting stance, holding her feet apart as she pounded a fist proudly against her palm. "YEAAAAH!!" she cheered. Sheila could hardly have said it better herself. She was an Outback girl through and through, and she was ready to bring forth all the energy and effort Shelley was talking about! "Whoever faces who, I know I want a match with you, so I can show you what I'm really made of!~"

But Meiyun saw Sheila's spirit as well - and if there was one thing she was sure of, she wasn't going to let herself be outdone when it came to the fire in her heart! She quickly came up behind her fellow Young Lioness, throwing an arm around her shoulder to pull her against her side. "Hold on, now! She's not the only Young Lioness here! If you really want to see some rising talent, I want a crack at you too!"

"Heeey, c'mon, Mei! I saw her first!"

In the end, though, it wouldn't be Sheila or Meiyun that Shelley set her sights on first - she turned to Kayla, holding her hand out for a shake. At first, when the Californian saw her offer, she raised an eyebrow curiously - but then, she took her hand and shook it firmly, flashing her a smile. She wasn't used to getting this much attention, especially not from a veteran in the world of martial arts like Shelley was. But then again...if this excursion was all about making a new name for herself, she would take it. "Hearing that from you...it's an honor. I'm not going to hold back."

Not that Sheila would stand idly by when Shelley recognized her, too. As soon as Shelley had made the offer, Sheila was already charging in closer, throwing her arm around Kayla's side to pull herself closer while she pumped her other fist in the air. "HAH! Hear that, Meiyun?" she teased, before flashing Shelley a grin. "Ooh, ooh!! Do you think Kayla and I could fight you at the same time?"

"I don't know if that's...such a good idea," Kayla grumbled. When she had been this excited about having the spotlight, she didn't know how she felt about having to share it...

All the while, Michiko and Sophia were hitting it off. When Sophia asked Michiko to explain her story, the Japanese woman simply smirked to her, cracking her knuckles as she bent at the knees to settle into a stance. "Me? Oh, well...I'm just someone who cares about justice, and standing up for what's right. Being there to tell all the cheaters and evildoers that they won't get away with their deeds. I came to wrestling to stand up for an old friend of mine, so what matters to me is being someone people can feel safe knowing I'm looking out for them. Of course...if I end up getting a belt along the way, I'm not gonna complain," she added with a wink.

[Pegasus]

Kirie tried getting in Emily’s face as Emily turned her gaze to the little yandere as she simply grabbed the creepy girl by her shirt and lifted her in the air showcasing her strength and power. She didn’t care her bosses were around, she wasn’t causing harm to this little brave and stupid soul. Emily got close enough and gave a death glare to Kirie simply saying: “Make my day, Princess Bubblegum. I got all the time in the world and this excursion to break both those arms.”

Shelley chuckled as she was the favorite of the three getting good attention. Kayla, Sheila, and Meiyun wanted to fight her in the ring and she wasn’t new to this many people wanting a taste of her. In the octagon, Shelley felt like she could’ve taken on five people alone with her skills and had them all submitting before the first round could end. Handling two rookies and someone just starting their singles run wouldn’t be too much trouble to handle. Shelley put her hands on her hips and smiled at her future sparring partners.

“I can accommodate you three. Not all at once, but I’m sure each of ya can give me a good tussle. Just don’t cry if you lose or gas out early,” Shelley teased with a wink. “Then again, I think you all will have a lot to show for your skills. I’m excited.”

Sophia heard Shelley’s comments as she look back at Michiko nodding to her details and the summarization of her character as a wrestler. A fight of justice, huh? Well, Sophia thinks she found the right sparring partner seeing as she likes to bend the rules a lot and get away with cheating. Sure, she has good wrestling to back herself up, but who said a little bending the norms could hurt? Well, at least they do for her opponents. Sophia stuck out her hand and smiled.

“I guess everyone else found their partners so you can fight me if you want,” Sophia suggested.

[CaptainL]

Emily's patience was already being tested as Hana decided to try out how far she could get away with pushing her buttons - when Kirie got in the mix, the blue-haired girl had had enough. The moment Kirie felt her feet leave the ground as Emily yanked her up into the air, she went silent, and the color drained away from her face. She hadn't bargained for Emily being this strong and ruthless, but she was quickly realizing she might have gotten in over her head. And if Emily was strong enough to lift her off the ground...she couldn't imagine what else she could do. "U-Uhhh..." she muttered, trying to find an excuse to get out of the situation. Then, she looked at Hana. "Can't you do her first?"

But Hana wasn't taking anyone's side. She was only in this for her own amusement, and if Emily had decided to take things out on Kirie, that was just less she needed to worry about. With a content smile on her face, she shrugged her shoulders and stepped back - much to Kirie's chagrin. "Nah. I can wait my turn. Good luck!"

Similarly, it seemed like Shelley had a lot of people going after her - at least in their case, it was voluntary. Sheila and Meiyun smiled and nodded their heads to her approval, but it was Kayla who took in a deep breath and cracked her knuckles as she stepped up toward her. She'd been thinking quite a bit on what everyone had said so far, and if she was given this opportunity to prove she could make it as a singles star...she would take it. "If I might, then...I'd like to go first," she explained. "I've got a lot I'd like to prove..."

And Michiko, too, was happy to hit it off with Sophia. As she took her hand and gave it a shake, she nodded to her, a smile growing across her face. "Then by all means," she said, before she looked off to scan the gym. "So...where are we heading for this?"

[Pegasus]

Hank perked his ears up and scratched his chin before snapping his fingers.

“Ah right! You guys still need to know where to spar. Come along,” Hank instructed as he and Ali lead the way into the gym as many WFPW wrestlers and office staff were using the machines to their fullest potential.

The gym had many more exercise machines to choose from and they could see many men and women either gearing up for another set or just in the process of doing their current one. Hank tapped his head as he looked at everyone.

“Me and Ali have to check with the cleaning crew about the sparring room. It was scheduled for shampooing on the carpets and wouldn’t be ready by the time the morning tour started. Feel free to exercise and try the machines out or talk it out with your future roster co-workers,” Hank explained as he and Ali went to go talk with sanitation.

There were quite a few people the excursion people could talk to being either Jonathan Steele and Daniel Starr over on the punching bags, Logan Gage on the leg press, Princess Cinderella Coppertorn lifting weights with her butler and manager, Romero, beside her to assist when needed, Max Sampson on the bicycle machine, and Nick Rollins doing pushups near the exercise balls.