Post by Gabriel Karras on Aug 14, 2009 7:14:33 GMT -6
{Karras sits on a bench in a makeshift gym he built in what used to be a reception hall for the church. Not many parties going on in this place, not lately. He slowly unwinds the tape from his hands, his workout at an end. Desiree walks back into frame, carrying a towel and a water bottle. He takes both from her, little hint of a smile. She sat down on the bench beside him, humming lightly and kicking her feet.}
Desiree: Brock flapped his lips again.
Karras: I heard.
{She looked over at him. He was acting strangely, more quiet and morose than she had ever seen. Something was bugging him. She hoped it was Brock, and that it would pass.}
Desiree: So what are you going to do? He said he's already a believer, so there's not much you can actually do, right?
Karras: Lies.
{Her brow raised in question as she waited for him to continue.}
Have nothing to do with a false charge and do not put an innocent or honest person to death, for I will not acquit the guilty.
Exodus 23:7
Karras: You are a liar Brock. Plain and simple. You say you went after Diamond because you cannot stand injustice, but I've seen several such examples in my short time here. Adam Knite getting himself disqualified to defeat AJ Phoenix. Where were you then? Dirty Deal played games with the entire roster, more specifically the Burning Angels. Where were you then? Homeless Harold virtually destroyed Steve Awesome's life in a matter of weeks. Where were you then? You only stood up for justice when it profited you Brock. Helping any of the aforementioned men would net you nothing except a pat on the back and a thank you, so you stayed away. But Diamond could be taunted into risking his X Division title, so there you struck. You are no Angel, and it pains me to even hear you say those words. You are a greedy heathen, no better than a man who sells his principles for power. You took a big risk in the name of a noble cause, and now that you have nothing to show for it, you are unhappy. If there was room for a liar like you to replace a cheat like Diamond, you would have done it. The only honorable one was Xavier. If anything, he should be out to destroy both of you.
And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
Matthew 12:31
Karras: God is not fooled by your lies Brock. He sees right through the empty words you sling around like stones. Words like honor and justice that mean nothing more to you than excuses for your failings. I need not account to the likes of you what my soul is like. Every sin I have committed I have done so in his name. You think God likes sitting in His heaven and watching His beloved man wreck His planet, sacrifice His ideals for convenience, and distort His word for their own ends? You can say you're a christian all you like, you can speak of every religion man has ever created to satisify his quest for the divine. It does not make it reality, Brock. You have clearly lost the meaning of God's word. Left it behind to chase fruitless dreams and all the while clutch your cross and tell the world you believe in something you forgot long ago. Claiming to be one of his chosen, and then retracting that idea when the cameras aren't on is a greater sin than I could possibly commit. You asked if God allowed me to fight and damage other human beings in His name. The answer is yes, and we even have a word for it... Retribution.
A destroyer will come against Babylon; her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken. For the LORD is a God of retribution; he will repay in full.
Jeremiah 51:56
Karras: You will get everything out of me that I can give Brock, that I can assure you. The question I have for you is, do you think you can handle it? I need not my sister here, I need not my flock with me for this, I only need God, and he watches over me all the time. Can you stand up to the might of God? If you said yes, in any way, you are not only a liar, you are also a heathen. Rot from whence you came, Chris Brock. You are no Angel, you are no Devil, you are simply a man. A man walking the path of damnation and a man condemned to believe himself righteous. You have sinned against the spirit..
And yours is a Vengeful God.
{Karras stands up, and walks off, Desiree following him.}
Desiree: So where are we headed this week?
Karras: Mississippi.
Desiree: I had better pack.
Karras: You can travel light this week. There are no clubs within fifteen miles of the arena.
{She stops short, he keeps walking. Her face is shocked and ashamed at the same time.}
Desiree: How.. did he know..?
{Fade.}
Desiree: Brock flapped his lips again.
Karras: I heard.
{She looked over at him. He was acting strangely, more quiet and morose than she had ever seen. Something was bugging him. She hoped it was Brock, and that it would pass.}
Desiree: So what are you going to do? He said he's already a believer, so there's not much you can actually do, right?
Karras: Lies.
{Her brow raised in question as she waited for him to continue.}
Have nothing to do with a false charge and do not put an innocent or honest person to death, for I will not acquit the guilty.
Exodus 23:7
Karras: You are a liar Brock. Plain and simple. You say you went after Diamond because you cannot stand injustice, but I've seen several such examples in my short time here. Adam Knite getting himself disqualified to defeat AJ Phoenix. Where were you then? Dirty Deal played games with the entire roster, more specifically the Burning Angels. Where were you then? Homeless Harold virtually destroyed Steve Awesome's life in a matter of weeks. Where were you then? You only stood up for justice when it profited you Brock. Helping any of the aforementioned men would net you nothing except a pat on the back and a thank you, so you stayed away. But Diamond could be taunted into risking his X Division title, so there you struck. You are no Angel, and it pains me to even hear you say those words. You are a greedy heathen, no better than a man who sells his principles for power. You took a big risk in the name of a noble cause, and now that you have nothing to show for it, you are unhappy. If there was room for a liar like you to replace a cheat like Diamond, you would have done it. The only honorable one was Xavier. If anything, he should be out to destroy both of you.
And so I tell you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.
Matthew 12:31
Karras: God is not fooled by your lies Brock. He sees right through the empty words you sling around like stones. Words like honor and justice that mean nothing more to you than excuses for your failings. I need not account to the likes of you what my soul is like. Every sin I have committed I have done so in his name. You think God likes sitting in His heaven and watching His beloved man wreck His planet, sacrifice His ideals for convenience, and distort His word for their own ends? You can say you're a christian all you like, you can speak of every religion man has ever created to satisify his quest for the divine. It does not make it reality, Brock. You have clearly lost the meaning of God's word. Left it behind to chase fruitless dreams and all the while clutch your cross and tell the world you believe in something you forgot long ago. Claiming to be one of his chosen, and then retracting that idea when the cameras aren't on is a greater sin than I could possibly commit. You asked if God allowed me to fight and damage other human beings in His name. The answer is yes, and we even have a word for it... Retribution.
A destroyer will come against Babylon; her warriors will be captured, and their bows will be broken. For the LORD is a God of retribution; he will repay in full.
Jeremiah 51:56
Karras: You will get everything out of me that I can give Brock, that I can assure you. The question I have for you is, do you think you can handle it? I need not my sister here, I need not my flock with me for this, I only need God, and he watches over me all the time. Can you stand up to the might of God? If you said yes, in any way, you are not only a liar, you are also a heathen. Rot from whence you came, Chris Brock. You are no Angel, you are no Devil, you are simply a man. A man walking the path of damnation and a man condemned to believe himself righteous. You have sinned against the spirit..
And yours is a Vengeful God.
{Karras stands up, and walks off, Desiree following him.}
Desiree: So where are we headed this week?
Karras: Mississippi.
Desiree: I had better pack.
Karras: You can travel light this week. There are no clubs within fifteen miles of the arena.
{She stops short, he keeps walking. Her face is shocked and ashamed at the same time.}
Desiree: How.. did he know..?
{Fade.}