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 Posted: Sat May 06, 2023 1:52 pm
[The following took place backstage at Wrestlemania.]
Salem was feeling it after two back-to-back matches, but he was in visibly good spirits as he stood outside the Damone dressing room, knocking politely with Erynys by his side. Admittedly, Croft hadn't been sure how their partnership would go. The Nord next to him hadn't come across as a very social type, but they definitely had some chemistry in the ring together. They'd celebrated briefly after the match, but now it was time for Salem to congratulate someone else.
"Ey, yoooo...it's Salem, looking for an old fossil, heard Jarel was back here." he said teasingly, bopping on the door.
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 4:48 am
Inside of said dressing room, the Damone family had been talking. At the knock, Drako calls for the door to be opened.
When it is, the World champion is shown sitting on a bench, still in his wrestling gear and downing a bottle of water. Standing over him are three giants instead of the two expected. Speaking of which, Jarel Damone cuts his eyes at Salem.
"I'm gonna kill your friend."
Drako rolls his eyes. "Could you not?"
"No, I think I'll rip his arms off and beat him over the head with them. Maybe I'll hang them in the foyer in a glass case. Then we'll see who the fossil is."
Marcus smirks. "Getting the itch again, old man?"
Jarel narrows his eyes. "Do I need to remind you of the difference between pinning a man and beating him within an inch of his life?"
Marcus holds up his hands. "I'm good."
The third man hands the champion a towel, which Drako uses to wipe away some sweat. Notably the man in question has a mask on and looks similar to one of the men here.
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 8:23 am
He stood silently in the corner as he watched Salem and the others interact. It was clear that they had some history between them so there was no need to be on guard. He leaned against the wall and folded his arms across his chest.
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 2:15 pm
Salem smirked and chuckled like a cat who caught the canary, watching the Damone family tease each other as he was accustomed to. Kyra looked between the different wrestlers in curiosity, her father stepping forward to offer Marcus a handshake.
"Helluva match out there, bud. Fruit don't fall far from the tree, I see. You were a big help getting me back in shape for this show, I just wanted to come by and congratulate you on the win, Marc."
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 2:49 pm
He remained quiet and watches the proceedings carry on, noting with amusement as Kyra looked around in a sense of curious wonder at the discussion between the men.
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 3:05 pm
Marcus raises an eyebrow at the shortening of his name, but he'll allow it. He returns the handshake.
"Just continuing the family business."
Drako narrows his eyes. "Oh, don't worry, still reigning defending world champion over here also coming off a win. Jerk."
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 3:22 pm
Salem scoffed in mock protest at Drako's comment, separating from Marcus to approach the champ.
"Oho, world champion with gold on his shoulder, but still needs more recognition." Salem teased, stepping up to shake hands with Drako and give him a half hug. "Congrats, bro. Knew you would."
Before Drako could reply, however, the dressing room door opened abruptly, an anxious aide with a headset and clipboard scanning the room and focusing on Salem.
"Uh, Mr. Croft? I'm sorry Mr. Damone, Mr. Damone...um, Damone Family, but I was sent to let Salem know that Emiko's been hurt, she's being put on an ambulance right now. I'm sorry."
Salem's eyes widened, an expression of shock washing over his face and draining the color from it as he started quickly out of the room, gesturing to Kyra while in motion.
"Honey, stay with Uncle Drako and Eryn, I'll be back!" he instructed, taking off down the hall.
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Posted: Sun May 07, 2023 3:29 pm
A snicker escaped his lips at Drako's comment. Before he could offer his own congratulations to the man, an aide came in to break the bombshell about Emiko. He looked around at the other shocked faces before he turned to leave and follow Salem. 'Come Fräulein Kyra, let's follow your father."
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