"Vital Information." 02.

[ZƎRO]

Pasadena, California

Following the hour and a half plane trip back to Pasadena, Miles Larsen and ZERO reconvened at the training facility that Miles Larsen owns. During the stay in San Francisco, Miles left Lauren Parker in charge of overseeing the small renovations done. This is where we find Miles. Standing outside of the facility with Lauren. Miles, usually dressed sharply in a three piece suit, still wears the dress slacks and the dress shirt however he doesn't wear the jacket today. Lauren dressed professionally, slim fitting skirt and blouse. They stand in front of the entrance, Miles staring at the door that reads, "Larsen International Co."

"That looks absolutely brilliant! Thank you so much for choosing to stay around for the construction guys." Miles said, turning to Lauren with a genuine smile. It seems as if the former receptionist at Running Free Energy Industries, where Miles Larsen was once a co-founder, has also left the company after it sold to a bigger, global Energy giant. 

"It was my pleasure, Mr. Larsen." She smiled sweetly.

"Now, now. As I've told you before. Call me Miles. .. Also, Lauren, during my trip to San Francisco I got to thinking. With me leaving every other week for Vendetta, I'm going to need some help around here. So, with that being said. I'm willing to bring you on as a member of Larsen International Co. You will be the second in command here, obviously."

"Really? I would love to, Mister Lar-.. Miles." 

"Excellent!" he extended his hand, which she quickly shook making it official. After a moment, Miles pulled his hand away. "Now. First thing is first, Lauren. We need to prepare our boy ZERO for his big match at the up coming Vendetta. I know some about miss Arianny Blake, general information that gets discussed over water cooler and coffee pot conversations, you know. I need you to di..."

"Already ahead of you, Miles. I watched Vendetta and after the next card was announced, I dug a little into Arianny, or Ari Blake. Turns out, Miss Blake - the older of the Blake siblings - has had quite the affair with owners, or figure heads of both companies she's worked for. Now, I'm not questioning her talents as she has more than shown she is capable of winning matches - but she's known for using this to not only her own advantages, but to help her friends as well. Case in point, Mondae Chaos."

"So that so? That's vital information, thanks Lauren. But what of her in-ring prowess? She's a Blake after all, I know her father and mother were insanely talents during their hay-day." He asks of the admitted closet-wrestling nerd, knowing she already had the answers.

"Well, ZERO she is not. Her striking in comparison to his is subpar. She's talented technically and is a gifted submissionist like her mother was, but nothing that ZERO can't handle. Her main strength is her speed and agility. I think if ZERO allows her to build momentum - it could be a long night for him. She's also very smart when it comes to using her environment to help her, be it referee positioning or people at ringside - you for example."

Miles looks at her, flabbergasted. Before he could reply, though...

"No offense, of course. Also, be very weary of the group known as the Mean Girl Mafia. Mondae and even Shawn DeLise have both been known to help her get a win in her matches, so you and ZERO both need to be vigilant in regards to that. But all in all? ZERO can definitely leave San Francisco with another win."

Miles nodded his head, "Excellent work, my dear. I knew asking you to be my assistant would be a good idea." He said, she smiled again. "Then we shall inform ZERO on how he needs to prepare for Miss Blake. He's already inside sparring."

Lauren nodded as Miles reached for the door, gripping the handle to pull it open. Of course, he allowed her to enter first. After she walked into the facility, she turned on her high heeled shoes, turning to face Miles again. "And while we're speaking on Arianny Blake, she called looking for you just an hour or so ago. She said she had something to discuss with you?"

Lauren looks puzzled, but Miles looks equally puzzled. "Something to discuss with me? That's odd. Okay. Thanks, Lauren. I will return her call as soon as possible."

Lauren walked away, leaving Miles to ponder.