What did I get myself into? (Ash)

[ash]

Ash thinks for a while, before answering

England works fine for me Cosette, I used to wrestle a lot there. And look I have thought a history of how we met each other. It has to sound realistic, Addison could suspect something and it would be worse.

Hmm... How about if we say that we met eachother in the gym while you were on holidays in England. You were running on a treadmill and I started running in the other treadmill that was at your side and when I saw you, all my shyness was pushed by my feelings of attraction. And I started talking to you. In the begining you thought I was just another horny guy and you ignored me. Next day we saw each other I asked you if you remembered me and surprise you did, then you thought that I wasn't such a bad guy after all and you decided to give me a chance.

And chance after chance we ended up falling in love with each other

Ash smiles convinced of what he said

How does it sound to you Cosette?

[grace]

That sounds plausible. You eroding my defenses little by little to win me over in the end. I think this is all coming together nicely.

She sets her pen down and folds her hands giving Ash a reassuring smile.

I think I might be quick enough on my feet to make up the rest of the details as we go along, but is there anything else you’d like to know about me, or Addison? I’ll admit I didn’t get to know her that well but I can give you everything I’ve gathered so far.

[ash]

Ash brought a finger to his mouth as he thought for a while

Well Cosette since we will be seeing each other for a long time and I guess that Addison will want that we sleep in the same hotel room, we need to get as much information of ourselves as we can. But not only wrestling wise, but also childhood stuff and things like this you know?

So if isn't too much to ask, could you tell me what are your hobbies? or the stuff you like doing? I can tell you mines if you wish

[grace]

“Sharing a hotel room? Oh dear.” Well, it was still all for the greater good and this was just how far she’d go for her cause… apparently.

Yes, my hobbies well, I hate to admit it but I’m a bit dull. I’m devoted to my craft and I spend a lot of time training in martial arts but I’m always up for other sports. I think I played most of them competitively in school. When I'm not doing that or taking care of other XWA business I like to read. Everything I can get my hands on if you're wondering what. Other than that it’s the usual things shopping, the occasional party, meeting new people…

“Who either inevitably wind up going insane or are roped into some grand design to rescue the people unlucky to fall into category A.” she thought. Of course she didn’t let on, actually it was clear she was enjoying the exchange while regretting the circumstances.

[ash]

Ash's eyes shined after those revelations... Cosette had nearly the same hobbies he had

Hey Cosette, don't look at me like that, by saying we will have to sleep in the same hotel room, I didn't wanted to mean anything kinky, we will sleep in separate beds..

And wow Cosette, you have pretty much the same hobbies I have! Well I don't read books really, most of the times I read magazines. And I love training and doing physical exercises and bringing martial arts to my wrestling moveset and playing other sports!

Yeah everyone calls me boring too. I remember last week I went to a party in West Hollywood that Christina was hosting and I could hear all her friends telling her that I was a brick of a guy And then Chet was there singing karaoke or dancing and he was like Mr. Charisma... I wish I had that much charisma

But nevertheless let's not complain about it... Wow Cosette we have the same hobbies, this is great

Ash's face starts turning red as he starts to ask 'Sette something in which he needs tons of self-confidence

Well... uh... 'Sette... I was wondering.... Since you like training and practising sports, I thought you might like to.... to... to.... Come with me tomorrow at the gym... So we can... er... train together?

Ash was there asking for a date..

Addison needs to see us together, and besides it would be cool to spend some time you and me... So what do you say Cosette you accept my invitation?

Ash looked at Cosette wishing that the answer was the positive one...

[grace]

Tomorrow?

Someone was eager to get the plan in motion.

That sounds fine, I probably would have come down anyway but this would probably do a lot for our little game. I’ll be there.

So, we’ve covered a lot, family, interests *ahem* sleeping arrangements and I think I’m starting to understand the real Ash Dixon, which is good because it means we might have a chance at getting through this whole thing unscathed. Any other important facts I should know?

[ash]

YIPPIE!!! Ash thought at last he was succesful in asking a girl for a date! Ash tried to contain his joy so Cosette didn't thought he was kind of weird.

Oh Cosette! That's really good, don't eat nothing today because tomorrow I'll invite you to eat a steak that has the size of a floater! Unless you are vegetarian, then I'll invite you to eat a huge salad bowl... hehe...

Well and there is something else we should know about eachother... For example what music do you listen to Cosette? What books do you read? What movies do you watch? Have you had any important illnesses in your life? And most importantly... What day is your birthday?

[grace]

Getting the full range then, are we?

She winds up and just starts going off the top of her head hoping this would be enough.

Alright, music well I like a little of everything. I love my indie rock and you wouldn’t be able to tell by looking at me, or talking to me, or any other facet of my being but I love hip-hop, mostly independent and abstract.

I couldn’t tell you the last time I went to see a movie and that has nothing to do with any of my social failings, I mean have you seen how much it costs? Especially here, and back home forget it. I suppose you could call me one of those weak willed people who gets all excited when she hears the word Oscar-worthy, and I do love anything that reeks of conceit and pretense.

Cosette laughs at her own snobbery and continues.

If I had to sit down and pick an absolute favorite of all time we’d probably both die of old age before I’d narrowed it down. As for reading anything to stay current and informed, sometimes things about where we’re headed next on tour and I hate to admit I’m not above the occasional romance novel. And my birthday is May 10, hopefully all this will be over before you have to get me something extravagant. So, what about you?

[ash]

Ash scratched the back of his head as he started to remember things

For music I got to admit I am pretty much one-sided, I love rock and metal, but that doesn't mean I don't listen to other songs too, I like some hip-hop too and maybe some indy rock. But I can't stand Reggaeton, I hate Reggaeton.

Ash then spoke about movies

And as for movies I have all the Jean-Claude Van Damme movies, all the Jackie Chan movies, all the Bruce Lee movies, all the Chuck Norris movies, all the Sylvester Stallone movies, all the Arnold Schwarzenegger movies and basically every single action movie that has come up and it's good I am a huge fan of action movies, just like Chet...

But I don't read comics like he does, instead I read fitness magazines, weightlifting magazines, martial arts magazines and so on. The last book I read was "How to overcome shyness"

And my birthday is on August 30.

So you want to know stuff from my family Cosette? Maybe some funny childhood memories... that's if I know some...

[grace]

As Ash spoke Cosette jotted down and underlined one last note “Leave Daddy Yankee off of iPod.” The offer he left her with definitely piqued her interest. She smiles and leans in, not even poised to write any more.

Real life Dixon stories, as told by a Dixon? How could I possibly resist?

[ash]

A woman interested in what Ash had to say? That was total news for Mr. Dixon, he tried remembering as many stories as he could for Cosette's delight

Well I remember a funny story, I saw once Christina entering into the bathroom with a magazine, she was like 16 years old, and well who hasn't locked in a bathroom for something else than urinating or bathing, if you know what I mean. Well after 5 minutes I see her exit, and looks like she had some fun and she seemed worried about if someone spotted her. And who wouldn't, getting caught with your pants dropped it's always embarasing.

So I go there and say "hey Christina" she seemed worried and answered me "Ash... this is yours" and she gave me a Playboy magazine she found, I was suprised, in Playboy there are no pretty boys, just pretty women. Then Christina looked at me and said: "Ash I think I am very attracted to the things in this magazine" I opened my eyes wide, and said: "You are attracted to the articles? I know they are interesting but not THAT much!" Then I took out my magazine and left laughing, Ah teenagers, they are so funny sometimes

Now that was a true showcase of Ash's obliviousness...

I remember once, when Chet said he wanted to become like a Supervillain from Marvel, Electro, he was 10. My mum laughed at him and told him there was no way to become Electro, then Chet told her: "You'll see" and he got on all fours and sticked his tongue into an electrical socket, he wasn't able to speak for 4 weeks.

Sarah once had to sing a song about a Farm, but she couldn't remember the lyrics, so she stood there just shouting "A Farm!" people boo'd her and she said that nobody should boo her, because she would be the next Beatles.

I saw Christina once, she was 17 she told us that she'd be hosting a slumber party in her room and that she didn't wanted us there, well unfortunately I left my wallet in her room, so I went there. Not only there was nobody but one girl, but they hair looked horrible messed, also they were wearing just lingerie. I looked at them and said "what a bad slumber party, I thought you had more friends Christina" After exiting I was able to hear her friend saying "your brother is stupid?" Bet she was angry because I screwed her bad slumber party.

Bravo Ash, you just won the most clueless award in 2008

I think I have more stories in the tip of my tongue, but I wanna hear some childhood memories from you Cosette