Post by Insidious on Jan 6, 2023 20:24:03 GMT -5
A nondescript warehouse comes into focus with a parking lot full of black suvs. As we watch a side door opens to reveal a dimly lit interior. We go deeper into the warehouse and see dozens of kabuki masked figures in various attire surrounding a ten foot circle of red light. The light coming from a ceiling mounted spotlight. In the center of the circle stands the all too familiar kimono wearing Lu Chen Hudson.
Lu Chen Hudson: We are gathered here today to shed some light on just what it means to be Insidious. In the couple of months since Insidious came back to the EHWF as part of the Chaos brand many would link we have fallen short of our hype. Yet, let me remind you all that we never specified what our goals are for our time in the EHWF. In fact, I would like to remind you all that besides our interest in Mass and Diana we have been quite elusive with our intentions.
Lu Chen falls silent to let her words sink in. As she stands there is a spray painted blue fox head seen on one of the walls.
Lu Chen Hudson: Now the reality is that if you are expecting any sort of revelation from me about Insidious' goals then I will have to disappoint you. However, I won't be completely heartless. In fact, the Merriam-Webster definition of Insidious has several listings for the word. Though in this case only two bear contemplation in regards to Insidious and our goals. The first, reads "having a gradual and cumulative effect" or in simple terms, being subtle. The second is much more nuanced and as such requires some thought, "developing so gradually as to be well established before becoming apparent".
With an amused look on her face Lu Chen pauses to take a breath.
Lu Chen Hudson: I will leave you all to try and decipher the meaning of my words. Yet, before I go I am sure you are curious about what exactly you are seeing. The simple answer is training, though it is much more than that. I will let the kabuki warriors speak for themselves. What is the enemy?
As one there is a loud intake of breath before a reply is yelled.
Kabukis: The Stagnation of Complacency.
Lu Chen Hudson: How do we defeat this enemy?
Kabukis: Through the Change of Conflict.
There is an amused smirk on Lu Chen's lips before she continues.
Lu Chen Hudson: How does one spread this change?
Kabukis: By engaging in Glorious Violence.
With those words Lu Chen steps out of the circle of light as she signals for two of the masked figures to take her palace. A few seconds pass before they begin to fight as the words "Everyone Fights" before the image fades to black.
Lu Chen Hudson: We are gathered here today to shed some light on just what it means to be Insidious. In the couple of months since Insidious came back to the EHWF as part of the Chaos brand many would link we have fallen short of our hype. Yet, let me remind you all that we never specified what our goals are for our time in the EHWF. In fact, I would like to remind you all that besides our interest in Mass and Diana we have been quite elusive with our intentions.
Lu Chen falls silent to let her words sink in. As she stands there is a spray painted blue fox head seen on one of the walls.
Lu Chen Hudson: Now the reality is that if you are expecting any sort of revelation from me about Insidious' goals then I will have to disappoint you. However, I won't be completely heartless. In fact, the Merriam-Webster definition of Insidious has several listings for the word. Though in this case only two bear contemplation in regards to Insidious and our goals. The first, reads "having a gradual and cumulative effect" or in simple terms, being subtle. The second is much more nuanced and as such requires some thought, "developing so gradually as to be well established before becoming apparent".
With an amused look on her face Lu Chen pauses to take a breath.
Lu Chen Hudson: I will leave you all to try and decipher the meaning of my words. Yet, before I go I am sure you are curious about what exactly you are seeing. The simple answer is training, though it is much more than that. I will let the kabuki warriors speak for themselves. What is the enemy?
As one there is a loud intake of breath before a reply is yelled.
Kabukis: The Stagnation of Complacency.
Lu Chen Hudson: How do we defeat this enemy?
Kabukis: Through the Change of Conflict.
There is an amused smirk on Lu Chen's lips before she continues.
Lu Chen Hudson: How does one spread this change?
Kabukis: By engaging in Glorious Violence.
With those words Lu Chen steps out of the circle of light as she signals for two of the masked figures to take her palace. A few seconds pass before they begin to fight as the words "Everyone Fights" before the image fades to black.