Several days later, after Darkspade arranged for SHOOT Project's creative team airtime. In reference to Katsumi's promo: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Um4 ... it?tab=t.0Your SHOOT Project app signals for a notification, you press it, first, it reveals Darkspade's Unholy Ministry tron, a symbol of his psychotic mind and his morphed resolve..... And then, the interface redirects all those watching, in anticipation, and fear, to a pre-recorded interview, we have seen many of these before, fully expecting a bizarre outlook into the mind of The Darkspade- The Taker of Hope, the Bringer of Nightmares, The Darkest Hour....
The Unholy One and Only.
The darkness was presented at front- then slowly fades the scene, but in black and white, with the only ray of light emerged from uphigh and beamed directly at a lone, old, deformed, chair.... all around it was pitch black... suddenly, the face emerges from the darkness, his face, The Darkspade whips his long cape around and sits down slowly- this mysterious presence making the viewers feel intrigued and eager. To the chair's left was a small table- on it- apparently blood wine.
The Unholy One stares forward- staring deep within the souls of all who bear witness to this-aiming to evoke a sense of unease and curiosity- but in actuality- he was staring as the camera fades to what he views- adjacent to him- seemingly his go-to person for these interviews- Abigail Chase.
Abigail Chase: "We meet again, Unholy One."
DS: "Indeed. Abigail. How are you doing today?"
Abigail Chase: "Fine, why thank you for asking. And you?"
DS: "Splendid. I am terrific. I feel- relaxed- accomplished- and ready for the next thing. And look at that, another interview. Why, you and I are practically good ol' pals at this point...."
Abigail Chase: "Hm. Seemingly so. So- your thoughts on your next victim?
::Darkspade lifted his left lip slightly in an attempt at pleasure- he reached over to the table, placed the glass to his lips- and took a sip- placed the wine glass down again, and slowly creep forward- hands cuffed and cradled into his lap- tilted his head to the right and offered a slight, knowing smile at her::
DS: "Abigail. And that is why you and I are exceptional friends, you know me, you know what is in my head, practically to the point, and I sincerely love that about you... I almost want to take you out for dinner...."
::If it were not for the black-and-white treatment witnessed, one could assume she blushed... or felt morbid at his advance. The hint of her inner feelings was hard to read- given her stoic, professional posture- seated in her own chair. The Unholy One proceeded....::
DS: "Before I reveal my thoughts on my next victim, the months working for the SHOOT Project have revealed to me a higher purpose-perhaps I was chosen by the unholy gods for this dark role. I realize that this place is my second home, a sacred ground where I belong amidst chaos. I know I am not alone in my psychotic journey- everyone here is part of this divine, chaotic design, which makes me feel special and destined. 'The ĠÓḐȘÉṆĎs'- The DeMONSTRances- Vitos, the NC-17... and Corey, so many potential souls to feast.... everyone is a little bit crazy here- and oh if only I had my hands around your fine neck--- Joshua-- Mmm. And of course, five months of glorious mind games-oh my boy, my helpless child, my Ricky Tenet... always trying to prove himself but hitting dead ends. If only he ACCEPTED the Unholy Darkness as his savior, he might finally ascend. [the camera quickly executed an extreme closeup of Abigail's face- an unease look radiated from the darkness surrounding her being]... With all this darkness, maybe that is why the unholy gods sent me to this world- lured by a common purpose."
Abigail Chase: "Unholy.... gods?"
::Darkspade did not respond, but he continued::
DS: ".... which leads me to the present. A match labeled as The Veterans. I certainly have been dancing for a long long time- will it ever end? I have seen Katsumi's latest promotion- I have to agree with her- and it is fortunate that for her first match here at the SHOOT Project to face off with me- I want to witness her impulsiveness, flightiness, and even naive nature- and you say you are a very different creature? [Darkspade almost foams at the mouth] Oh.... Creature VS Creature.... please do so. I look forward to unleashing MY EVIL INTENSITY AND DRAW FROM OUT OF YOU THAT COLD, CALCULATED, INSENSITIVENESS AND CRUELTY. I am honored to dance with her in that ring... I cannot wait... what? Are you alright, Abby... may I call you Abby? Since we are so so sooo soooooo close now, heh."
[The camera slowly panned away from Darkspade's glossy, black eyes, attuned to the black and white treatment, to Abigail's stoic face... apparently attempting to filter out the psychotic presence... she knew what she had to do... the uneasiness was too much for her to bare]
Abigail Chase: "... any last words before we conclude?"
[Camera view on him- The Unholy One leaned back- gulped down the last morsel of blood wine before placing it back where it belonged]
DS: "So soon? I guess you can insert any one of my catch phrases- and I so so look forward to my opponent's next move- but for you and I Abby... my sweet, sweet Abby. Next time we meet- it will be at the dinner table, at a fancy restaurant... we can go over the finer details to my master plan.... enjoy some fine wine, and munch down on the many times Ricky has had a psychotic episode-- of the feast we shall enjoy together- so divine, so sublime. Dance with me."
The scene then crossfades as The Unholy One is dancing with a mannequin the pale grey light.
Katsumi... Accept.... or Be Accepted.