Post by wrathofthestorm on Nov 20, 2019 10:06:42 GMT -6
We come up on what looks like a very fancy restaurant. The camera moves through the restaurant, avoiding waiters and table clearers, until we reach a table at the very back. It's been hidden away, presumably for the 'less hygienic' guests. This is where we find Thunder and Lightning. Both are wearing their normal outfits, but are also both sporting ties around their necks. It doesn't really work, but it's what was required to get into this restaurant. Lightning is devouring a thick porterhouse steak in front of him. Thunder looks on enviously, only having a glass of water in front of him.
Thunder - I can't believe you went through with this.
Lightning - We bet a steak dinner on who would last longer. I won.
Thunder - But you chose the most expensive restaurant in Dallas! You know how much this is going to cost me?
Lightning - Then next time, you win the bet.
Lightning takes another bite of the steak. It's delicious. Thunder is upset at his partner, but he doesn't do anything about it. A bet is a bet, after all. After a moment, Thunder starts again.
Thunder - So do you want to come up with a strategy against Ed Houston?
Lightning - The Rocketman? He is one of the best in the GCWA. Can you imagine, wrestling Duce Jones and Ed Houston back-to-back? Who else has the guts to do that?
Lightning gets some of his vegetables. It looks to be asparagus, beautifully cooked.
Lightning - As the smarter member of our team, I DID have an idea about Mr. Houston. You know he's in trouble with the mob?
Thunder - Yes, the LaVilla family, I think he said. Why?
Lightning - Think about it. They want to get their money back. I'm going to be a huge underdog against Houston. So... if they help me win... they can make a ton of money.
Thunder - I don't know about that. Making a deal with a devil could burn us.
Lightning - You just leave the thinking up to me.
Lightning gets out his cell phone, turning away to dial an unknown number. Seeing his partner distracted, Thunder quickly reaches over and grabs a cut piece of steak, popping it into his mouth.
Lightning - Hi, I'm trying to get transferred to the LaVilla family? I have a deal they can't refuse.... what? Oh, no, I don't have an actual number. But they're a mob family? Out of Las Vegas? Yes, I heard about what they did to that guy... yes... can you connect me to them? Hello? Huh...
Lightning gets off his phone, looking back over at Thunder, who's innocently staring at him, trying not to chew.
Lightning - They hung up. I guess they're unlisted. We'll have to find another way to reach them. But for now...
Lightning goes back to his steak, only now realizing that a few pieces are missing. He looks suspiciously at Thunder, who tries to swallow quickly. Unfortunately, not chewing your steak does not make it easy to swallow. Thunder starts gagging, choking on the steak, as he reaches for the water in front of him. He tries to drink, with no success. Lightning, realizing what's happening, appears to think things over before finally doing the right thing, pulling Thunder out and giving him the Heimlich maneuver. Thunder sends a piece of steak flying across the room, before gasping for breath. The head waiter comes over.
Waiter - That does it. You two have to leave. We are a very fine establishment, you shouldn't be here!
Lightning - Your steak nearly killed my friend. Don't expect us to pay.
Thunder - *cough* *gag* *cough*
Waiter - Just... get out...
The two wrestlers turn and leave, with Lightning helping Thunder towards the door. He pulls off Thunder's tie, adds in his own, and tosses it behind him to the restaurant floor. They then head out the door, moving down the street.
Lightning - See how smart I am? We just got a free meal!
Thunder - *cough* *cough*
Lightning - Be warned, Houston! I'm only getting smarter!
Lightning heads down the street, with Thunder still trying to catch his breath. Fade out.
Thunder - I can't believe you went through with this.
Lightning - We bet a steak dinner on who would last longer. I won.
Thunder - But you chose the most expensive restaurant in Dallas! You know how much this is going to cost me?
Lightning - Then next time, you win the bet.
Lightning takes another bite of the steak. It's delicious. Thunder is upset at his partner, but he doesn't do anything about it. A bet is a bet, after all. After a moment, Thunder starts again.
Thunder - So do you want to come up with a strategy against Ed Houston?
Lightning - The Rocketman? He is one of the best in the GCWA. Can you imagine, wrestling Duce Jones and Ed Houston back-to-back? Who else has the guts to do that?
Lightning gets some of his vegetables. It looks to be asparagus, beautifully cooked.
Lightning - As the smarter member of our team, I DID have an idea about Mr. Houston. You know he's in trouble with the mob?
Thunder - Yes, the LaVilla family, I think he said. Why?
Lightning - Think about it. They want to get their money back. I'm going to be a huge underdog against Houston. So... if they help me win... they can make a ton of money.
Thunder - I don't know about that. Making a deal with a devil could burn us.
Lightning - You just leave the thinking up to me.
Lightning gets out his cell phone, turning away to dial an unknown number. Seeing his partner distracted, Thunder quickly reaches over and grabs a cut piece of steak, popping it into his mouth.
Lightning - Hi, I'm trying to get transferred to the LaVilla family? I have a deal they can't refuse.... what? Oh, no, I don't have an actual number. But they're a mob family? Out of Las Vegas? Yes, I heard about what they did to that guy... yes... can you connect me to them? Hello? Huh...
Lightning gets off his phone, looking back over at Thunder, who's innocently staring at him, trying not to chew.
Lightning - They hung up. I guess they're unlisted. We'll have to find another way to reach them. But for now...
Lightning goes back to his steak, only now realizing that a few pieces are missing. He looks suspiciously at Thunder, who tries to swallow quickly. Unfortunately, not chewing your steak does not make it easy to swallow. Thunder starts gagging, choking on the steak, as he reaches for the water in front of him. He tries to drink, with no success. Lightning, realizing what's happening, appears to think things over before finally doing the right thing, pulling Thunder out and giving him the Heimlich maneuver. Thunder sends a piece of steak flying across the room, before gasping for breath. The head waiter comes over.
Waiter - That does it. You two have to leave. We are a very fine establishment, you shouldn't be here!
Lightning - Your steak nearly killed my friend. Don't expect us to pay.
Thunder - *cough* *gag* *cough*
Waiter - Just... get out...
The two wrestlers turn and leave, with Lightning helping Thunder towards the door. He pulls off Thunder's tie, adds in his own, and tosses it behind him to the restaurant floor. They then head out the door, moving down the street.
Lightning - See how smart I am? We just got a free meal!
Thunder - *cough* *cough*
Lightning - Be warned, Houston! I'm only getting smarter!
Lightning heads down the street, with Thunder still trying to catch his breath. Fade out.