>>19237182The camera shutters filled the room with a cacophony of clicks as Firebird approached the table, taking a seat behind it. She stared emptily at the audience before her gaze returned to the microphone. She simply breathed for a few moments, visibly collecting her thoughts. A hand came up to wipe her eyes. A sniffle.
>Fuck.She said into the mic, before giggling. Thankfully, the present audience laughed as well. She clicked her tongue and looked up once more.
>I don't know what to say...>This uh...>This really sucks, folks.>But, I gave it everything I had.>That devil is the real deal. Really didn't want me to get those points.>For those of you paying attention. I'm out now.>That was my last chance and I...Romero pauses, eyes sharpening.
>I was gonna say I blew it, but>I didn't blow shit.>I ran out of time.>For the third time.>... I think that's the real kicker. The real heartbreaker.>I wish I could say that I'm out because I came up short or because I've been bested.>But... Fuck, man.>It's some real, real lousy luck.>There's a lot of promise in that ring, on that block.... Mare, Shogun, even Devil here.>But another draw and a-Ash bangs her fist against the table, sending a loud crashing sound through the microphone. Some of the journalists jump and gasp.
>... I'm out with six points.>And that FUCK... is still in this shit with eight. Holding two that should be MINE.>Sorry for losing my composure there, folks.>... But I just wish I got eliminated more decisively.>I wish I could walk away and go "I really did everything I could. I was just the lesser woman.">But there's too much doubt>And it sucks!...
>I'm not going anywhere. >I'm pissed off.>I thought this was my last gasp, an explosion so I can go out with a bang.>But all this is- All that's happened>is that a fuse has been lit!>Don't miss it.[3/3]
