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[Praefectus Screptum]

"Can't MPHM I know the word 'kayfabe', is that like lying about MPMH identity?"
"Either way, Ito is right. MPMHM the party after someone is like putting someone in specific MPMH the spotlight with the others staying in the shadow."
"And if we do end up using this MPMH on other occasions, it has to be something we are all okay with. Especially MPMH some of us do decide to continue MPHMM career as an adventurer instead MPHM branching to something else."

[SeriousConcentrate]

Keith thought for a long moment. He didn't like Jarvis and he didn't like exposing the business, but he felt maybe he ought to explain the term for everyone in general.

"It's from the entertainment business I was in back home. It's the word 'fake' slightly played around with; what it means is that you ARE your character and you never let that illusion drop for the good of the business. Kinda like your helmet there, we had wrestlers back home who would never take off their mask in public to preserve their character. El Santo in Mexico is probably the most famous example of that."

"More practically, it meant that when I went out in the public in Japan, I was The American Wolfhound. Not Keith Piper. I wore a leather jacket with spikes on the shoulders, sunglasses, I keep my hair styled in this mullet, and I always made sure to be as, well..."

"...As stereotypically self-centered, loud, and obnoxious as Americans are usually portrayed. Which, I'll be honest, ain't exactly as big a stretch for me as I might like it to be."

"I'm not totally a bad guy though. I just play up those traits for the marks - er, fans, in the common parlance. And if I worked as a face -a good guy - instead of a heel - a bad guy - I'd instead play up my good points: the willingness to always fight for what he believes in and stand up for those who can't stand up for themselves; a never say die, never give up attitude; someone who's there for his friends the way a wolfhound protects his flock of sheep from the wolves. It cuts both ways, right? Dogs can be vicious to those not in their pack, but endlessly loyal to those who are. Which side of the American Wolfhound you get depends on where you stand with me."

[Praefectus Screptum]

Jarvis crossed his arms and listened to the explanation, which was surprisingly well-explained considering how he was expecting to end up hearing a lot more Revivian words mixed into the explanation of another Revivian word.
"...So, kinda MPMH a play? A show of some sort? When MPMH are performing they try to remain in character too."
The idea that there were other people wearing masks somewhere else and hiding their identity certainly was a curious thought, something that did spark a bit of interest on the topic.
"Is that so? Wasn't aware wrestlers MPMH that far with their presentation, that's MPMHM nice. I suppose it wouldn't hurt MPHM learn more about this sort of fighting MPHM."
"Hmm...so is it like some sort of play but with fighting then? Like with MPMH of people playing a certain character MPMH fighting, and apparently MPMH wearing costumes? And are you MPMH to be a 'heel' here too or like a 'good guy'?"

[SeriousConcentrate]

Jarvis crossed his arms and listened to the explanation, which was surprisingly well-explained considering how he was expecting to end up hearing a lot more Revivian words mixed into the explanation of another Revivian word.
"...So, kinda MPMH a play? A show of some sort? When MPMH are performing they try to remain in character too."

"Well, yeah. It depends on the country - American wrestling, like the World Wrestling Federation, is a lot more about colorful characters battling it out. You have bad guys like the Million Dollar Man, Ted DiBiase, who buys victories because he's rich, against good guys like Ricky 'The Dragon' Steamboat - that The Dragon thing is a reference to a martial artist named Bruce Lee, and that's going to be a long detour so I'm not gonna get into it now."

"I didn't wrestle in Mexico but I watched a few shows there and it seemed to be mostly about colorful masks and high-flying athletics. Those dudes could move, man. Can't speak a word of the language so I couldn't tell you what they're all about. In Japan, where I wrestled, the sport is fake but played like it's real - it's a competition between athletes, and only the best can be the champion. Our stories weren't as much about good vs evil - although that played a little bit of a part, as people can be good or bad - but instead the struggle, the fight to be the strongest wrestler. That was Riki Choshu for Japan."

"Hmm ... are you MPMH to be a 'heel' here too or like a 'good guy'?"

Keith thought about that for a few moments. What was he trying to be?

"...Honestly can't say. I worked as a heel for most of my career, but they turned me face just a little before I died; the fans had started to identify with me and cheer for this outsider, this foreigner who might be brash and overbearing but still tried to stand blow for blow with their nation's best. And I did spend the last two decades on a drunk bender so I... don't really know HOW I've been acting. I guess I need to figure that out."

"I dunno. Killing the Demon King would make us heroes and all, but I'm more doing this for the money to redress the damage I've done - that's a purely selfish reason. But I guess I also want to free Keilee from being a slave and use whatever I got left after paying my debts to set her up with her own life. Shit man. I guess I'm gonna have to figure this thing out. Figure out who Keith Piper has been for the last twenty years and then who he's gonna be for... however long I got left."

[Praefectus Screptum]

"Oh, I wasn't aware MPMH were different categories depending of MPMH the region you were in. I suppose that MPMH add some diversity to the genre."
"Is that so? MPMHM sounds fun to watch then, I might be a hunter but we do try to make our armors fancy when possible. You know, feathers, colorful scales MPHM show what we fought for those who know about MPHM monsters. Kinda like a way to show what you can do. Guess I would have enjoyed to check Mexico if MPMH are masked fighters there, I can relate to MPHM."
"So there is in fact at least SOME MPHM of story involved in these fights? So it -is- MPMH like a play thing, except you know, with a lot more fighting involved. Can't say I watched something MPHM that before, but considering the vast knowledge you MPHM to have it is safe to say you had been busy there."
While Jarvis was legitimately enjoying the conversation, he might have accidentally poked on a topic he probably shouldn't have, considering how unsure Keith was sounding about his future and career.
"Oh. You surely MPHM  through a lot then, sorry about the whole drunk and memory mess part, I am sure MPMH will eventually remember. And it seems MPMH already have plenty of fans around, so I wouldn't say you are on MPHM ground at all, there seems to be a lot for you to work with to be honest."
"And I am sure MPMH will do fine too! Can you truly call MPHM 'selfish' when you are apparently doing it to assist someone and trying to fix MPHM mistakes? You don't strike me as MPHM selfish person, just reckless-But reckless in a good way, considering it usually involves your concerns about protecting MPMH party."
  "Well, MPHM clearly have a path ahead if you decide to stick MPHM wrestling, considering you have the fame needed to already draw some attention, so it is more a matter MPMH preparing a place for your..performances? Shows? Not sure what these 'wrestlings' are called, but you get MPMH idea. Just a suggestion of course, based PMPMH what you had been telling me."
Jarvis glanced to the sides for a moment before inclining his Wiggler mask forward to whisper.
"And as MPMH seems you have experience when it comes down to making an appearance, I might need MPMH opinion on an armor I had been working on. I might not be a wrestler, but MPMH want to be a hero of some kind; a spear of justice...and I think the looks might be important too so MPMH can truly stand out. I still need to hunt a giant fire-spewing feline monster for some fine blue scales, MPMH can at least show you the base-or we could hunt that MPMH later if you want to wrestle a monster."

[SeriousConcentrate]

"Oh, I wasn't aware MPMH were different categories depending of MPMH the region you were in. I suppose that MPMH add some diversity to the genre."

"Yeah dude. I didn't even go into Canada or Europe's styles, but I also don't know as much about them. I will say Canada does seem to produce a lot of submission specialists though. But yeah, I've always been a competitive guy so that's why I went to Japan instead of wrestling in America. That style just appealed to me more."

"Is that so? MPMHM sounds fun to watch then, I might be a hunter but we do try to make our armors fancy when possible. You know, feathers, colorful scales MPHM show what we fought for those who know about MPHM monsters. Kinda like a way to show what you can do. Guess I would have enjoyed to check Mexico if MPMH are masked fighters there, I can relate to MPHM."

"Well, as wrestlers we do try to put on the best shows we can for the fans. We all live for the thrill, man. The lights, the cheers or boos of the crowd... the money is nice but THAT is why most of us do it. We just like to perform. And let me tell you: it may feel great to watch the action and yell your heart out for your favorites... but nothing beats the view from inside that ring."

Keith closed his eyes, remembering.

"Man, I still get chills thinking about it. Standing under those lights, letting Takayama get a hope spot in, nail me with a few punches... and then I put him in a Mountain Hammer and I just stall for a few seconds, just long enough that the crowd has time to realize what's about to happen, that the good guy isn't going to win this one, that I'm about to drive him down and pin him... You could feel the air sucked out of the room as everyone thought the hero was going to fail... But then he did reverse it, rolled through with a surprise pin for the three count, and the people in that stadium just came back to life. The cheers were thunderous."

He bounced in place a few times, letting out some of the excitement.

"I wanna feel that rush again."

"So there is in fact at least SOME MPHM of story involved in these fights? So it -is- MPMH like a play thing, except you know, with a lot more fighting involved. Can't say I watched something MPHM that before, but considering the vast knowledge you MPHM to have it is safe to say you had been busy there."

"Well, the stories leading up to the match usually ain't that complicated. This guy has the title, that guy wants it, they fight. It's the storytelling in the ring that matters - the moment to moment, blow for blow. The heel getting the upper hand early on, fighting dirty, taking shortcuts when the referee isn't looking. The face refusing to stay down even when he's beaten and bloody, refusing to quit even when he's locked in a painful hold. The suspense - who will win? That's the real art to it."

"Oh. You surely MPHM  through a lot then, sorry about the whole drunk and memory mess part, I am sure MPMH will eventually remember. And it seems MPMH already have plenty of fans around, so I wouldn't say you are on MPHM ground at all, there seems to be a lot for you to work with to be honest."
"And I am sure MPMH will do fine too! Can you truly call MPHM 'selfish' when you are apparently doing it to assist someone and trying to fix MPHM mistakes? You don't strike me as MPHM selfish person, just reckless-But reckless in a good way, considering it usually involves your concerns about protecting MPMH party."
  "Well, MPHM clearly have a path ahead if you decide to stick MPHM wrestling, considering you have the fame needed to already draw some attention, so it is more a matter MPMH preparing a place for your..performances? Shows? Not sure what these 'wrestlings' are called, but you get MPMH idea. Just a suggestion of course, based PMPMH what you had been telling me."

"Wander's been teasing me about it a little but I wanna bring that here if I can. Professional wrestling. As you said, I kinda am known a little bit in this world already, and people saw me fight Orobas and that Duke. Hopefully people other than Marcia recorded it and words gets out - the more famous I am, the bigger the crowds I can draw and the more people I can train in my art. And I'm hoping I can talk Vlad into helping me out with writing theme songs for the wrestlers and setting up pyrotechnics and stuff, but music is an art to him as much as wrestling is an art to me so I dunno if he'll go for the commercialization aspect of it."

Vlad was a good dude, just... quiet. Keith had the feeling he would have been Norwegian - for multiple reasons - if he was born on Earth.

"And as MPMH seems you have experience when it comes down to making an appearance, I might need MPMH opinion on an armor I had been working on. I might not be a wrestler, but MPMH want to be a hero of some kind; a spear of justice...and I think the looks might be important too so MPMH can truly stand out. I still need to hunt a giant fire-spewing feline monster for some fine blue scales, MPMH can at least show you the base-or we could hunt that MPMH later if you want to wrestle a monster."

Keith responded quietly in kind.

"A lot of being a hero is in how you present yourself, yeah. A memorable outfit would help a lot. And I'd be happy to test my strength against whatever the hell that thing you're talking about is. So sure dude, you can count on me to get your back with the fight. I'm not much of a fashion guy though - even considering my ideas of it are... out of date."

He glanced at Wander, Ito, and Momo. That was what the kids were wearing nowadays, he guessed. Not much like his sweatband, trench coat, ripped jeans, and t-shirt. The world - or at least Japan - must have really changed since he was gone.

"I guess I could give an opinion, anyway."

[Praefectus Screptum]

"So aside from different presentations, there are MPMH combat styles depending of the region too? So not too different MPMH Generia after all, with some places being famous for MPMH type of martial art or combat style. I take it Japan had a more challenging environment for you to MPMH that decision?
"From what I can MHPM there, these are some high energy plays then-not just because of the combat, but MPMH of the whole intensity involved, right? I can see the appeal there, not MPMH if these are a thing where you are from, but gladiatorial arenas are MPMH like that-Just a lot more bloody. But the whole part of crowds cheering for a certain fighter, the whole eagerness to see their favorite fighter defeat the other...it does remind me of MPMH."
Jarvis placed a hand under the bobbing Wiggler head pondering for a moment.
"Mmhm, considering you got all hyped up just telling me about MPMH, it is safe to say you are eager to fight in the spotlight again. So I don't think you need to feel so unsure MPHM your future, you already got the traction needed to pull MPMH off-Plus, I am pretty sure that fame will only grow with us going all over Generia helping people and facing MPMH Demon Generals. It still confuses me how someone didn't try to pull this MPMH of thing off yet, after all there are so many Revivians here...but on the bright side, that means you can be the pioneer to MPMH genre here."
"I am sure Revivians will appreciate MPMH like that, or Generians looking for something like the arenas. If I had to guess, a lot of gladiators are still seeking MPMH thrill of the fight out there, so finding yourself a crew might not be difficult. Just gotta MPMH them the rules and all of that."
He gave a slow and yet excessive nod thanks to the mask in response to Keith's words.
"I thought so, the few heroes I MPMH about did stand out with their looks too...so I need to make sure this will fit the image I am trying to aim for. Well, I would say MPMH opinion still weights a lot, considering people recognize you right off MPMH bat as soon as they spot you, so it is safe to MPMH you did something right if they don't just assume you are someone dressed like 'Wolfhound' instead of the real deal."
"And thank MPMH for being willing to help me out with this. I will make sure MPHM let you know when I find her tracks, so we can deal with her, considering she leaves blue flames on the floor it won't be difficult to track her down."

[SirAston]

Yliss looks to her fellow Revivians, then to the others.

"It is true that Revivians often choose a different name when they reincarnate..."
"But I wasn't in the mood for a different name. I'm not one of those chuunibyou after al - basically delusional people, to those who didn't know. New life, granted a wish, so I wished for something and thought I could just have a carefree life thanks to that wish."
"... I only came up with a fake name because my wish got messed up."

Then Keith and Jarvis got into a surprisingly in-depth discussion about wrestling.

Whoa.
"You gave some good pointers there, Jarvis. Scouting gladiators for something that is essentially arena fighting with blood replaced by spectacle could be worthwhile."
"If you're still interested when we're done with this whole thing and Keith and I have set up a wrestling federation in this world, pretty sure we could arrange a seat for you for the debut show so you can see with your own eyes what wrestling is."

[IamanElfCollaborator]

42-1 was struck with...not inspiration, exactly, but a way to resolve the ongoing dilemma. The homunculus slipped away to the counter where registrations were taking place.

: "Pardon me. I am with Miss Wander's group, and I came to register a team for the wyvern races. If I may ask, how many teams are already registered?"

"There are currently five other adventurer teams registered. Is Miss Wander that Revivian lady, young man?"

[adzi]

"...way to hijack a conversation, but, well, some constructive talks were made. Would like to see if your coming federation would actually catch on here."

"Also...where's 42-1 gone? I noticed him missing."

[Sirus]

42-1 was struck with...not inspiration, exactly, but a way to resolve the ongoing dilemma. The homunculus slipped away to the counter where registrations were taking place.

: "Pardon me. I am with Miss Wander's group, and I came to register a team for the wyvern races. If I may ask, how many teams are already registered?"

"There are currently five other adventurer teams registered. Is Miss Wander that Revivian lady, young man?"

: "Yes, Miss Wander is the Revivian with blonde hair and green outfit." Although apparently her name wasn't actually Wander, but that wasn't relevant at the moment. "Could you register us as Team 6?"

[IamanElfCollaborator]

"That name, I'm afraid, is already taken, young man."
He points over to a group of Revivians clad in odd dresses with metal headbands adorned with odd symbols playing around with knives and what look like pieces of paper with unfamiliar characters on them.

[Sirus]

42 was flummoxed. Why in Generia would a team that wasn't the sixth team call themselves Team 6? How did that make any sense at all, even for Revivians?

: "I...I see. Perhaps "Team F" would be suitable. Is that one taken?"

[IamanElfCollaborator]

"Team....F. Do you, by all lawful authorities of the land and under the vision of the Goddesses, swear that this is your lawful designation as an adventurer group?"
The old man pauses.
"Sorry to seem so serious, young man. This is something I have to ask to avoid fraud."

[Sirus]

: "My apologies sir, but I was under the impression that this was simply for wyvern race team designations. Did I perhaps miss something?"