The Red Menace

[APlaying]

After a day of work, going to the gym went from being a routine to becoming a habit. The support of several friends and clients who recommended her location helped build a successful business, at least enough to finish paying off some debts. Today is Saturday, which means it's the last day of work for this week. "Okay, that's all for today. I hope to see you next week to work on your legs," Garlim would say to one of her clients who had finished her routine today.

With that, she had finished serving the last of her clients, so she went to sit in a ring to the side to breathe a bit. Although it's not her style to think about what to do on the weekends, the occasion seemed ideal to call one of her colleagues to see what to do.

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Gym Attire

[Afterhoursclub]

Ashley was new in town, ever since she joined LAW, the heelish redhead had gone through a period of adjustment. Already with a couple of matches under her belt, her first few outings into this new wrestling world had been a success, she was able to establish her name and what she was about, sending a clear message to any future opponents. Still, there was a new problem that still needed a solution-

Ashley, being the powerhouse she was, needed to keep in top shape to perform at the levels she was used to. Back in Neo Fortuna, the British gal used to take training very seriously, and now she was in desperate need of finding a new place where she could continue with her regime properly.

While getting dressed in the locker rooms, Ashley overheard a few casual conversations among some of her fellow wrestlers, one of which mentioned a gym that seemed to be popular among the crowd: "The Goddess Gym."

"Quite the cheeky name," she thought. But it might be just what she was looking for.

After taking care of some of her daily weekend chores, the Englishwoman decided to visit the intriguing new place she had just learned about.

It was Saturday afternoon when the redhead walked through the front door of Goddess Gym. At first glance, Ashley was surprised to see a wide variety of training equipment and machinery. She took a few steps, gazing at the equipment, not noticing anyone else around her... She took special notice of the weightlifting section.

Ashley Casual Attire

[APlaying]

After checking through her contacts for a while, a call came to her inbox. Another pro wrestler wanting to sign up, Garlim immediately picked up and started talking about the arrangements. “Oh, heavy weights? Are you into bodybuilding or just strength training in general? If you're looking for someone to help you, I'd be happy to help and maybe we can have some fun afterwards.” Just then, the door to the shop opened which caught Garlim's attention almost immediately. “Uhm... Okay, I'll make a reservation for you, I need to take care of something.” Garlim answers quietly before hanging up the call.

A red-haired girl had arrived as if nothing had happened at the gym, and before approaching, the blonde goddess analyzed her from head to toe as she seemed to be distractedly exploring the place. She looked like a girl of her own height, with a similar complexion in terms of musculature, she seemed to be a girl comparable to herself. Though her bust and hips were smaller in comparison. “Hm...” Garlim sighed before approaching, observing the newcomer with a mixture of curiosity and intrigue.

“Well, well, well, what do we have here?” she asked approaching Ashley. “A new face, I presume? Fresh meat, perhaps?” Garlim chuckled, smirking. “What brings you to my little paradise, are you looking to get in shape or maybe you're here to show off that pretty face?”

[Afterhoursclub]

Coursing through the equipment, Ashley was suddenly approached by another person- She was startled by the sudden encounter: "Where did she come from?"

She was a long-haired blonde girl, almost the same size as Ashley, but... bigger? Judging by her choice of words, she seemed outgoing, too friendly for what Ashley was used to; She also had an impressive physique, so it was a safe bet to assume that she either worked here or was a gym regular.

Once Ashley finally got over the shock of this first encounter, she was finally able to process the blonde girl's words:

"Fresh meat?"...

"Pretty face?"...

Ashley couldn't help but feel a little annoyed by the teasing comments, but she did her best to contain herself. It was her first time here, and she was looking for a place to exercise, and she knew that getting into fights for no reason would not get her any closer to her goal.

The redhead forced the best smile she could put up and replied with an awkward laugh:

"Huh, yeah... I... I'm looking for a new place to work out..."

[APlaying]

Garlim noticed Ashley's nervous reaction and decided to have a little fun with her. The blonde goddess laughed, thinking she had stumbled upon her first victim of the day. She approached Ashley, appreciating her physical appearance, but also noting a certain lack of confidence. “Well, you've come to the right place! I'm Garlim, the proclaimed goddess of war, and former triple crowned MMA champion, it's a pleasure.” Garlim replied with a cheeky grin.

“We have all the equipment necessary to get you in shape, and not to brag but lately I've invested in expanding the training machinery. So I doubt you'll get a more complete repertoire than what we can offer in the sector, I can show you around if you want.” Garlim ran her fingers through her hair to pull it back so she could walk around the gym as she motioned for Ashley to follow.

“It's a private space where all kinds of athletes come to train. Soccer players, boxers, professional wrestlers, Olympic athletes, tennis players and so on. Before I begin. First, as a simple formality, I need to measure you on the meter, your weight, measurements, etc. To determine your routine." To tell the truth, at first glance Garlim could already get an idea of what Ashley needed. But she had a protocol to follow and she wasn't going to make exceptions.

[Afterhoursclub]

Ashley's patience was being put to the test, the redhead had zero tolerance for boasting and pompous attitudes. For all that reminded her of her family back in England, and all the reasons with she left them and the old continent behind.

Garlim, as her new acquitance had identified herself, was exactly the type of person Ashley would normally avoid in her daily life. The blonde seemed in top shape, so she would not be surprised if Garlim could back up every word she had just said. But there was something about her attitude that just picked Ashley the wrong way.

However, the gym, just as Garlim pointed out, was by far one of the most complete and well equipped the British gal had seen. She could definitely make use of a place like this. She tried her best to ignore her initial thoughts about this girl, at least for the time being, and followed along.

"Excuse me, you are going to -measure- me?" Ashley asked, confusion in her voice as she followed the blonde to wherever she wanted to take her next.

[APlaying]

Once both girls reached the scale, Garlim took out her tape measure to assess Ashley's figure. "79 kilograms, I'm not surprised. You look quite athletic." After this, Garlim stood in front of Ashley and gently wrapped the tape around her hips. "Hips, 82 cm." She proceeded to slide the tape measure down to her waist. "Waist, 57 cm." Until finally, she reached Ashley's bust. "Chest... 72... 74 centimeters." Ashley's figure was simply magnificent by modeling standards, slender, curvaceous, and imposing. "I see you follow a good routine. I don't think there's much I can do other than help you maintain that body," she said with a laugh.

"Personally, to start with your routine, we should start with your arms; with a good diet, you could even increase the size of your small bust." Garlim said jokingly, referring to the fact that even though they were both the same height, the blonde goddess's measurements surpassed Ashley's in every aspect.

[Afterhoursclub]

Maybe it was just the redhead's imagination...

Maybe it was nothing at all...

But... maybe... it was not-

Ashley had tried to remain calm for most of her visit to the new gym; she'd paid close attention to Garlim's words. The blonde had been generally polite, but deep down, Ashley couldn't shake the feeling that she was being mocked... The fact that the redhead couldn't be sure of it was driving her nuts.

As both girls got to the scale, Garlim began to take Ashley's "measurements." With an annoyed look, the redhead felt the measuring tape sliding across her figure. Frowning the whole time. The blonde proceeded to praise Ashley's physique. However-

If Ashley's temper were a water balloon about to pop, Garlim's last comment would come in like a needle, causing it to burst.

"What?! -What do you mean by small bust?!"

[APlaying]

Garlim quickly realized she'd overstepped her bounds with her comment and tried to backtrack when she saw the flash of anger in Ashley's blue eyes. "Wow, don't get so defensive!" Garlim took a step back, holding the tape measure gently.

"It's a fact, and you know it. You have an amazing body, but your bust is a bit smaller compared to mine." She shrugged nonchalantly. "I was just suggesting that with a proper diet and exercise routine, you could add a little bit of size." She paused, studying Ashley's face.

[Afterhoursclub]

Ashley saw the blonde girl backtracking a bit after her sudden outburst, which gave her some satisfaction. Garlim tried to defuse the situation by apologizing but Ashley only saw an opportunity to fire some shots of her own-

The British gal smiled: "It's okay..." she continued, "I guess that with such big -assets- you must not get enough blood to your brain". making a dismissive gesture with her hand.

"So, what is this training routine you want to recommend to me?" Ashley continued nonchalantly, knowing fully well that her comment would not go unnoticed by her blonde acquaintance.