>>10230193>>10214846>>10216751>>10216789>>10216820>>10217108This wasn't to say that Colby wasn't personally invested in some of the matches. Red Hands's dominant performance against Aikido brought genuine happiness to her; it was thrilling to see her somewhat odd friend finding success in this high-profile stage. When Red Hands won the submission, with a side headlock of all things, Colby pumped her fist on the couch and cheered.
>"Whoo-hoo! Go Red Hands!" But then, when Red Hands retrieves the mask, something about it feels ominous to Colby. Something is wrong. And when the mask is placed on Aikido, seeming to become her face as the ring bursts into fire, a familiar feeling of dread rushes over Colby, one that she last felt when she was last in a WWA ring. Before she even hears the voice, a part of Colby knows who must be responsible for this.
>"M.Alice."The sinister voice that carries a chill even through the TV sound system fills Colby with trepidation, but behind it is also anger. Then, when the camera shows Red Hands, watching in horror from outside the ring, her anger flares brighter. Red Hands was... used, for this purpose, somehow by M.Alice. What should have been a moment of triumph was a pall of terror. Colby wishes she could be there to help her or comfort her, even as she doesn't have the slightest idea how she would do that.
>"M.Alice. This is not okay. I'll get you in the ring, and... I-I'll deal with you. Somehow. You won't be able to dodge me forever."In the dark room of her apartment, Colby has to look around, as if she has to make sure that M.Alice is not in there with her NOW.
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