Ladies First {All Roses Welcome}

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

Sarah made her way to the women's locker room of the arena where APW had a house show at that night. As she entered she noticed the room was pretty much full of chatter as well as a few new faces. She walked in and after smiling at a few of her friends she's made since coming to APW, she sat her belongings down on the floor next to a bench she took her place on. Quickly observing the area once more she reaches down,beginning the process of getting into her in ring gear by starting to remove the casual wear shoes from her feet.

Before she could finish though she caught sight of one of the newer faces added to the roster. Mariposa she thought it was. She had seen the pictures added to the website a few days ago and decided why not introduce herself. She had some time before Lindsay arrived so they could go over their game plan for the night's contest so she rose from her seat and made her way over to the woman and introduced herself.


[shadow=purple,left,300]Hello...Marisol I believe it is? I'm Sarah Cross. Just wanted to say welcome to APW.
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Sarah extended her hand to the young woman as she awaited a response from her.

[tortura]

It was all just beginning to sink in for Mari. Indeed a wrestling locker room was not even close to a dressing room at a fashion show...it was actually...less hectic. She stood there watching as the Roses of APW geared to do what it is that they do.

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]*~They're all so...calm. I thought for sure they'd be at each others throats or something. I mean...people used to hate papa becuase he was so good.~*[/glow]

Her thoughts are quickly interrupted when this Sarah Cross make her way over to her and introduces herself. Mari smiles at her warm welcome and shakes her hand gently. She answers in her raspy, accented voice...

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]Hola...yes I am Marisol[/glow] (that's pronounced Mahr-ee-sole) [glow=ffcc00,2,300]Gracias, Sarah...it's good to be here. I've heard nothing but great things about this place. I'm looking for to being a part of it. So tell me, how how has it been treating you?[/glow]

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

She took a few seconds to greet the woman with their handshake and cocked her head to the side a bit before commenting with a twist of her lips...

[shadow=purple,left,300]Hmmm, besides the occasional migrane level headache from taking bumps and bruises? I'd say it's been wonderful actually...Tee Hee...No but it's been more than I could have ever expected Marisol. I've finally reached my dream and I plan on making the best of it all. The things you've heard are in fact true. APW is a great place. Especially for the ladies. Guess it took 3 ladies to run a place that would actually showcase us in our much deserved light. But how rude of me, how have things been for you since you signed on? You must be going through a ton of emotions right now.[/shadow]

[tortura]

Her head instantly falls to meet the locket on her neck. Inside of it was a little picture of her as an innocent little 13 year old, being held in her father's arm. That's how it had been forever it would seem, until last week. Now...she was alone, but deep down, she knew she really wasn't...at least in her heart. She caresses it and looks back up to Sarah with a smile.

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]*Sigh* Yes...I miss mi papa so much. He was so important to me. He supported everything I did. He did leave a great, great life though. I'm not sad...I'm proud of him, and I know he is looking down on me, smiling...and soon he will be proud of me as well...even moreso than he was before. [/glow]

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

[shadow=purple,left,300]Oh...OH...[/shadow]

Sarah had just really realized that this young woman's father was no long "with her". She felt almost stupid for not catching on immediately. Must have been the fatigue factor kicking in a little bit.

[shadow=purple,left,300]Oh...I'm sorry to hear...If you'd rather be left alone I surely would understand. I can tell you two were close and I wouldn't want to impose or upset you.[/shadow]

[tortura]

She puts her hand on Sarah's shoulder...

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]No, No mi amor...think nothing of it. It is something that will happen to all of us, no? It's so much more about the legacy you leave and the people you touch while you are here. Mi papa, he was a great man...he touched many lives...I can only hope to do half as much as he has for this business, and for those I surround myself with. Don't go...it's OK![/glow]

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

A bright smile gracing her face as her new friend places her hand upon her shoulder...

[shadow=purple,left,300]Well, okay, I just didn't want to...Y'know?...
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They both share a head nod as Sarah's view quickly turns back toward the entrance as a few more of the ladies have entered preparing for tonights show. She turns back to face Marisol again and says...

[shadow=purple,left,300]...So...Have the girls been nice to you since you got here? I know sometimes it's hard to meet new people in a new place.[/shadow]

[tortura]

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]I haven't really introduced myself to anyone just yet. I only just got here from Toronto after speaking to Candice. I will go out to the ring and cut my first promo later tonight. Not quite the introduction any of the other senoritas here will expect, no?[/glow]

She giggles.

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]It's just all so exciting for me right, now...being here. I'm pretty sure that there will be some girls who are jealous of me though...because of what I've done before coming here, I'll just have to prove them all wrong!

So tell me a little bit about everyone? So that I have an idea what to expect around here...[/glow]

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

A sly smile creeps up on Sarah's face as her eyes grow to huge proportions over the words spoken by Marisol seconds ago.


[shadow=purple,left,300]God I thought you'd never ask!...Tee Hee...Okay let's see...
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Taking a few steps in the direction of the woman, she positions herself for a better view of the room. From where she stood she could clearly see everyone present and give her new friend a quick rundown of the women she would now be competing with. First person she notices when she does is Elizabeth Knight. Nodding her head in her direction...

[shadow=purple,left,300]That there, though of course, I'm sure you already know is the woman known as one of the best in the business...The queen herself Elizabeth Knight...She's pretty nice actually. I was really nervous when we first met but she was friendly and whatnot. She always is until she wants a title that you want as well. Remember that...Uhh...[/shadow]

Next up in her line of vision is Rebecca Skye.

[shadow=purple,left,300]Oh...Here we have Rebecca Skye. I think she competed in New York last year in some sort of diva contest or something if I remember correctly. She seems...Decent. Don't know what kind of person she is really since I've really only spoke to her once since coming here. Cocky though that's for sure. But thats about all I got from that meeting. She'll be seen with the current Rose Champion Melissa Armstrong most of the time. Trust me.[/shadow]

Next person she spots is Yuki Kenzo sitting on a bench across the room getting ready for a match up in tonights show.

[shadow=purple,left,300]The cute little japanese woman across the room? Thats Yuki Kenzo. She's a strange girl but deep down I guess she's alright. Watch what you say around her though, she'll get lost on you sometimes. Hell of a competitor too.[/shadow]

Next, Heather Fierheart.

[shadow=purple,left,300]Oh...Miss Fierheart. The "Model"...Ugh...Don't know the lady personally but she IS a great wrestler. I hear she's SO stuck up her own...Well you know. But I'm sure she'll make sure you two meet.[/shadow]

Following Heather was her just entering tag team partner Lindsay. She responds with a smile on her face...

[shadow=purple,left,300]That there is my tag team partner. Lindsay Corban is her name and beating the pants off of men is our game. Tee Hee...Really nice girl too. I think you'll like her...Umm...Those are most of the one's I've REALLY met. Hard to say for the rest here besides the champion over there staring at herself in the mirror. I'm sure you'll find a few friends among them all. You're a nice person so won't too many give you a hard time I don't think...[/shadow]

[tortura]

Taking in the brief descriptions of each of the ladies as given by Sarah, Mari nods. Definitely a mixed bag to say the least...many different personalities, probably many different styles as well.

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]I didn't get to see all of Battlezone, but I do know there are a few more who aren't here yet. Maybe on their way to the next city? Like Nicole Storm...I am a big fan of hers. Oh well...in due time I will be familiar with everyone, wont I? If you get the chance, introduce me to your partner there sometime.

So...what about the men? Hmm Hmm...[/glow]

She leans in and whispers that question to Sarah with a devious grin on her face.

[mswilliams]

Stepping up behind the two women, was the one, the only, Kenisha Williams. She had her gym bag slung over her shoulder. A tired expression on her face while being dressed in a certain someone's black hooded sweatshirt that was unzipped to reveal the gray t-shirt underneath and a pair of black sweat pants to go with them. You could see wet spots on the gray t-shirt here and there. Why was she like this? You guessed it. Her training once again. Seems a certain someone joined her this time with her wearing a hooded sweatshirt that was a bit too big for her. As Kenisha walks towards the two, she notices one is Sarah. This brought a smile to her face. She didn't recognize the other woman. It must have been someone new probably. Might as well go on to introduce herself to the new girl. As Kenisha walks forward to the two women, they could hear her saying to them...

"Hey! Wait up for me Sarah!"

[tortura]

As this new face (at least to Marisol) enters the room, she waves to her and smiles...saying the faintest hello one would to someone she's never met before.

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]Hola...[/glow]

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

Sarah smiled as she turned to notice her good friend arriving on the scene and introducing herself. After them greeting each other with a quick hug, she turns back to Marisol motioning towards Kenisha...

[shadow=purple,left,300]Marisol, this is my good good friend AND the woman who is gonna finally shut up that she-male Christina Gruber, Kenisha Williams...[/shadow]

Then motioning to Marisol as she turns to Kenisha...

[shadow=purple,left,300]'Nisha, this is Marisol Mariposa. The newest Rose to join us here in APW.[/shadow]

[mswilliams]

"Yes, that is definitely what the future holds for "Seraphina." She won't know what hit her. From what I've seen on the television in the gym, she had accepted my challenge. I'm going to give her just a little taste of her very own medicine when it is my turn to put her through one of her very own tables."

She said to Sarah with a confident smile on her face. She was looking forward to extracting her revenge on a woman who has been more than just a "thorn" in her side. Kenisha then turned her attention to the new woman. She nodded her head to her with that same smile on her face while saying...

"Nice to meet you Marisol. Welcome to APW. More importantly, welcome to the APW Rose division."

Kenisha extended an open hand out to Marisol as she finished her sentence. Always trying to make a good first impression on new people she had never met before.

[tortura]

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]I'm happy to be here, Kenisha.[/glow]

She gently shakes Kenisha's hand. Already she had met two (techically three) friendly people...still she was slightly confused though.

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]This is not what I expected at all...I always figured that backstage at wrestling events was total chaos. Mi papa never let me go there with him when he wrestled because he said there were things going on I wouldn't understand until I got older.

Now that I am older...I see. Out there, it's so demanding, so competitve...but behind the scenes people are so...friendly! It's quite a surprise indeed.[/glow]

[Rebecca Skye]

-Rebecca Skye sees three women. She knew two of them, Kenisha and Sarah. However this other girl...she could not place a name for. So Rebecca walks up to the three hearing the last part from the new girl she walks silently up behind them and says.-


"Well, most people are friendly. That would be most of the Rose division, now the males are a whoole other story there."

-Rebecca smilies and waits for a reply.-

[mswilliams]

"I see. The backstage is usually never really that bad as some people make it out to be. If you ask me, I think it depends on what happens between you and those around you. It depends on whether or not you have problems with those around you. If there's tension between yourself and another, it might end up leading to the chaotic things you may have expected. One thing may lead to another and fights, altercations, arguments, ect. might happen."

Kenisha turns her attention to the other woman who has joined them. A smile forms on her face as she giggles a bit from the sound of what she had just said. She nodded her head.

"Boys will be boys. They always have to have conflict after conflict with one another in order to make things happen. I don't understand why they can't all just get along. It makes no sense if you ask me."

Kenisha just shrugs her shoulders and shakes her head.

[tortura]

Mari giggles as well...

[glow=ffcc00,2,300]I guess it's the whole "warrior's pride" thing, no? Always having to one-up the competition at all times. What's is the word they're using now? Oh yes...PWNAGE. So silly...but it does make me laugh watching them try soooo hard to impress everyone, when all they need to do is stop being macho, and start being themselves.

Then again, that's why the call it sports "entertainment" isn't it?[/glow]

...after that quips she laughs.

[Rebecca Skye]

"Yea, I guess it is."

-Rebecca says this not understanding the use of the term "Pwnage". She must not be in that crowd. Realizing her mistake Rebecca outstretches her hand for a handshake like gesture and says.-


"Well, I'm Rebecca"

[Sarah Andrews-Cross]

Sarah watches on as Rebecca extends her hand to Marisol for a greeting. It surprises her as she and Melissa weren't that friendly to Lindsay and herself when they met a week ago. She thinks to herself..

_{[shadow=purple,left,300]Well, someone FINALLY woke up on the right side of the bed this morning. I guess that time of the month is over. [/shadow]}