Daitezen Interview work in progress.

**Daitezen** Sat Sep 24, 2011 5:36 pm

The camera shows the door to Daitezen’s locker room. Keri Richardson is outside, on camera.

Keri Richardson: We saw earlier that Daitezen is now with us after his ordeals, and the rumour is that he may still be competing in a match tonight. I’m here now to hopefully get a few words with him.

Keri knocks on the door, and it swings open a little.

Keri Richardson: Daitezen, are you there?

Keri peeks into the room. There is a crashing sound, and Keri, shocked, stumbles into the room, and the camera shows Daitezen just out of the shower, covered by just a towel, having knocked over a glass from the desk. The camera turns away quickly, but not before it being obvious how many wounds cascade across Daitezen’s body. Keri gets up, and looks away.

Keri Richardson: I’m so sorry Daitezen, I didn’t mean to just...

A mixture of fear and upset is heard in Keri’s voice.

Daitezen: Keri, its ok, just give me a minute to get dressed, ok?

Keri Richardson: Ok Daitezen, i’m sorry.

The cameraman backs out of the room. Keri goes to follow but before she can, Daitezen slams the door shut and locks it. Keri screams, her microphone still audible.

Daitezen: Keri it’s ok, I won’t do anything. I’d just prefer for those people not to see me like this... though after putting me up on the titan tron last week, I guess it’s a pointless endeavour.

Keri Richardson: Not at all, I understand... though if you don’t mind me saying... you look like death right now, i’m surprised you are standing.

Daitezen: Always one with the flattery aren’t you Keri.

Keri Richardson: What! I’m so sor...

Daitezen interrupts.

Daitezen: I’m kidding. I know how I look, but I can handle it. I’m not going to let anything get the way of me competing.

Keri Richardson: I don’t understand how you can be so nonchalant about it, after all that’s happened to you.

Daitezen: Keri, it’s simply because I expected it. I expect people to hurt me, I knew that she would have something planned, and I knew she would probably succeed, as she knows what buttons to press I guess.

Keri Richardson: So you’re acting as if nothing has happened?

Daitezen: Not at all, but I’ll take my lessons from it. Sometimes that’s all you can do when you get hurt Keri.

Daitezen pauses expectantly.

Keri Richardson: So you saw what happened?

Daitezen: I did Keri, I saw what Showtime did to you. And I would give you the same advice, take your lessons from it and move on.

Keri Richardson: But the [censored] cheated on me!

Daitezen: Then if he is the sort to cheat, he isn’t the sort you need to pay attention to. Don’t let the actions of others effect you more than they must.

Keri Richardson: Are... you trying to help me?

Daitezen laughs.

Daitezen: I guess i’m just trying to help you see the real world.

Keri Richardson: You still think i’m naive?

Daitezen: Yes... but not so much now you’ve seen how easy it is to be hurt. It’s just up to you what lessons you want to take from it.

Keri Richardson: You mean be more like you, and not care?

Daitezen laughs again.

Daitezen: I wouldn’t wish that on anyone.

Keri laughs.

Keri Richardson: Then what do you mean?

Daitezen: Keri. The lessons you learn are your own. I’m the way I am because of what life did to me. I chose this path as the best I could do. Pain... can be good, if it leads from, or leads to happiness. But if it doesn’t, then why choose pain?

Keri Richardson: So...

Keri pauses, uncertain what to say.

Daitezen: So you want to know why I choose pain?

Keri laughs.

Keri Richardson: It did cross my mind.

Daitezen: Well... that is my own secret i’m sorry to say. But let me ask you this, would you sacrifice the happiness of getting close to someone, to know that you wouldn’t have to deal with the sadness of them hurting you?

Things are quiet for a moment.

Keri Richardson: I’m not sure how to answer that.

Daitezen: You don’t need to answer, at least not to me. Just to yourself.

Keri Richardson: Well... thank you Daitezen. But i’m sure it’s supposed to be interviewing you.

Daitezen laughs.

Daitezen: I guess we should let the camera man back in then.

Daitezen opens the door, now dressed, and lets the camera man in. Seeing nothing untoward had happened while he had been shut out, he sets up the camera, ready for an interview.

Daitezen: I’m not much past being cut like a cheap piece of meat, and now the audience wants their pound of flesh I guess.

Daitezen turns to the cameraman.

Daitezen: Let’s get this set-up quickly, I want to get at least a little rest for the match.

The cameraman fixes the camera in place.

Cameraman: Three, two, one...

Keri Richardson: Hello fans, i’m here with Daitezen right now, lucky enough to get an interview with him after his ordeal. Daitezen, first may I ask how you’re feeling after that?

Daitezen shakes his head.

Daitezen: Sore, but I’ve survived worse.

Keri stares at Daitezen incredulously. Daitezen laughs.

Daitezen: Trust me, you don’t want to know.

Keri Richardson: The word is tonight you’re going up against Wormkage, one of the federation’s new signings.

Daitezen: And a vicious technical wrestler to boot. It will be interesting that’s for sure.

Keri Richardson: Do you think you stand a chance in your condition?

Daitezen: I think I will win, but I would never step into the ring expecting to lose. He’s new to the federation, and his first match is against the Fallen Champion. I’m sure it will take him some time to get up to speed with the intensity of this federation, so I see him at a disadvantage. Though i’m definitely expecting some pain.

Keri Richardson: You almost sound excited at the prospect.

Daitezen: I’m just glad to have an honest contest. Pain for no cause is just torture. This will be a good match i’m certain, and of course i’m excited by that.

Keri Richardson: I know you probably don’t much want to talk about it now, but what... what is going to happen between you and Lilith after the last show. Should we expect further escalations?

Daitezen: Yes. Though there is more to this than everyone is seeing i’m certain. She has a plan, and I’ve not yet worked out what it is. But... I have my theory.

Keri Richardson: Would you be willing to share it?

Daitezen laughs.

Daitezen: Not at all. I have my own plan...

Keri Richardson: Mysterious words there... thank you Daitezen, that’s all we have time for right now.

The camera fades