| Thrax | Date: Wednesday, 2011/05/25, 10:47 PM | Message # 1 |
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| Last Weeks Shatter Point - Half hour before the show started
[The camera wobbles slightly as the camera-operator focuses on the target. As it comes into focus we see Thrax leant against the wall in the communal area backstage at the Colusseum. He is wearing a black t-shirt, black jeans and a gothic trenchcoat. In his hand is an A4 brown envelope. The camera-work is very “home movie” style, suggesting that it is being filmed on a standard video camera.]
Camera operator – And we're ready. Thrax, tell us what's going on.
Thrax – Well, it's Shatter Point night. I've just signed the contract so now it's official. The Lone Wanderer is part of EWA.
[On the line “I've just signed the contract” Thrax holds up the envelope before lowering it to his side again]
Thrax – But my night isn't over yet. See, I requested tickets for the show. So tonight, Thrax is going to observe the talent here. Get a feel for the company.
Camera-Operator - We better get our seats.
[The camera cuts out]
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Last weeks Shatter Point – Post show
[We see Thrax stood outside The Colusseum.]
T – What a night. Unfortunately I was stuck inside so didn't get to see El Pablo's leap live, but that was still an impressive show. Kudos to Jun Yao for beating a champ, and that Buzzsaw guy is just mental for hitting that spear through the desk.
[Thrax smiles. He and the camera then start walking across the car-park. His voice drops slightly from excited fan to thoughtful explaining]
T – Now, one week from tonight, at the next Shatter Point I'm going to debut. I don't know who against, or how, but I'll be there. And I'll win. You see, I lack one distraction that many of you suffer. Association.
[Thrax pauses speech and stops still for a second. After the pause he continues to walk and talk]
T – Association. It fills the mind, it distracts. It could be friends or enemies. You get so focused on them that you lose the bigger picture.
[Reaching the edge of the car park, Thrax turns to his left (camera right) and starts to walk down the street]
T – But I'm coming in alone. Just me. You might think that this is a disadvantage. Nobody to watch my back. Nobody to turn to. I see it as a freedom. No preset emotion or judgement. I can focus on making an impact. Getting myself recognised.
Please don't think that it means I'm not open. On the contrary, I'm open to offers to work with anyone.
[Thrax stops at a car. Opens the passenger door, and looking over the car at the camera finishes his monologue]
T – And whether it be alone or united, I will succeed. For I am not afraid to keep on living. I am not afraid to walk this world alone.
[As he says alone Thrax climbs into the car, the end of the word punctuated by the door closing. The camera looks at the empty space where Thrax stood for a moment before fading to black]
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Two days before the coming Shatter Point
[Camera opens to a distant shot of a bandstand in an empty park. The EWA in the lower corner showing this is an official filming. As the cameraman walks forward we slowly see a figure dressed in black, with the hood of a long coat covering their head so only the lower face is revealed, sat cross-legged in the centre of the stand. The camera stops at the foot of the stairs and it becomes clearer that it is Thrax. This is confirmed when he starts talking]
T – The mind. So weak yet so strong. Only upon learning how to focus it can we see it's true potential. Not like hearts. They break easily.
[Thrax raises his head, almost looking below the hood to the camera]
T – But that's not why you're here
[He lowers his head back down to it's original position]
T – In two days I debut. “The Lone Wanderer” Thrax vs “The A-Lister” Chris Johnson vs Ivan A. Jobalot. A three way “Imperial Induction”.
[He pauses, tilting his head one way then the other]
T – You want my thoughts, my opinions. You want something that you can show the world to make it seem like I hate them, or like I want some kind of alliance. Well I'm not going to submit to you. I'm not going to play the games you expect me to.
[We see an almost sarcastic but plotting smile]
T – You see, actions speak louder than words. And at Shatter Point, those actions will see one man reach the End of Sanity. One man fall Into The Shadows of my past. And me walk out of The Colusseum with one question on everyone's lips... Just who is “The Lone Wanderer”?
[Thrax raises his head again]
T – So Chris, Ivan.... Bring your best... And I shall bring mine.
For I am not afraid to keep on living... I am not afraid to walk this world alone...
[The “alone” is almost whispered as Thrax lowers his head and remains motionless except for calm breathing. The camera watches for a few seconds then fades to black]
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