Post by Insidious on May 19, 2024 4:30:14 GMT -5
Touching Base
It had been an interesting few months and Noah Grant, the man better known to the world as Sujir Thorn, had still managed to fit in a few days with his family between editions of Chaos and the multiple public relations appearances he had as part of being the EHWF Extreme Champion. Yet, as that was work and safely packed for the flight up to Denver in a few days he was focused on the television screen in front of him. In his hands was an XBOX controller as he sat on the black couch while playing the game he was spending time on. As he sits there focusing on the game his wife of 16 years walks into the living room and takes a seat next to him.
Katie Grant: I see you have taken over the XBOX while the kids are still at school.
Noah Grant: Well how else am I going to make progress in my games? But I know you didn't sit down to comment on my video game playing.
Katie: Oh, I am just worried about the kids this summer. You know how the clan gathers at the estate to spend time at the Grant Estate camping and enjoying the grounds. Have you given any thought as to what we are doing this summer? Considering everyone should be out of school in four weeks tops.
Noah shakes his head as he dies on screen. After the death screen he exits back to the main screen before setting the controller down on the coffee table next to the couch. He shifts in his seat so he can look at his wife with a smile on his lips as he contemplates how to answer.
Noah: I don't see why we can't keep up the tradition. Yes, dad is dead but he wouldn't want the estate to go unused. Plus, you know how much the kids enjoy the yearly gathering. Also I think Izzy is working on something big for the end of the summer that most of the kids will want in on.
Katie nods slightly as she reaches up and pushes a lock of her red hair back behind her ear as she watches her husband for a moment. Their marriage had been interesting with a few downs due to some of the genetic issues that had been inherited. As such she had learned to pay attention for any signs of potential flare ups.
Katie: I know all of that Noah but how is Sal handling everything? I wouldn't want to impose on her in this trying time. Though the biggest question I have is how are you feeling about everything? Are you keeping up on things to keep the voices at bay?
Noah just gives a slight nod as he takes a deep breath before reaching out to place a hand on Katie's knee.
Noah: I would be lying if I said Dad's passing hasn't affected me but right now I have things mostly under control. I have been looking out for signs that "The Deceiver" is coming back and so far nothing. I have managed to pour that potential into my matches and work obligations.
Katie: That is good to hear but you know how Izzy is handling all of this. I am worried about her and not sure how to help. Maybe you can come up with something on that front.
Noah: I know what you mean Love, but I can only be there to support Izzy as she finds her way through everything. We both know how rough her life has been but not sure what I can do besides being a shoulder to cry on. I know Astryd is also doing her part and had a good girls night a couple weeks back. Though I will continue to keep my eyes out to see if I can find a more direct method of helping. I will admit she sounded excited when she mentioned the big IYW Grand Prix '24 that she is putting together with James.
The pair fall into a companionable silence for a moment before Katie reaches over the arm of the couch to grab a lidded box. She moves the box over and sets it between them with a raised eyebrow.
Katie: Well I know you will do your best to help out. Moving on to something else, take a look at what I found while looking through something in the attic.
Noah takes a moment and opens the lid of the box. After a few seconds his eyes widen as he sees what is within the box. He reaches down and slowly removes the contents to reveal a thick sheaf of bound paper, a DVD, and several rolled up posters.
Noah: I haven't seen this in over a decade. I had forgotten I had even done this. Though I guess with the way the sequel was canceled I guess I shouldn't be surprised. What are you thinking wife of mine?
Katie: Well what would it take to put together a movie with the kids of the summer? I know The Swordsman was at best a B tier straight to DVD plot that was made for an indy festival but how hard would it be to set up a sequel nowadays?
Noah: Hmmm, that is an idea. Would need to reach out to a couple of people to get a script put together. Then we can figure out how to produce the thing. Though I think we should see many of the kids would even be interested in this. I would also want to talk to their schools about them getting special project credit.
As Noah sits there looking at the memorabilia from the one straight to DVD movie that he had done back in 2012 and already there were some gears turning in his mind. Katie slowly stands up and places a hand on his shoulder before walking out of the room. She could see that she had planted the seed of an idea and would look forward to seeing just what came of it.
Katie: The kids will be out of school in about an hour if you want to make a few calls before they get home.
Noah just nods as he flips through the bound sheaf of papers that had been his copy of the final script for The Swordsman movie. As Katie steps out of the living room Noah grabs his phone to make the first of several calls.