Zayden's in his own head, in his thoughts. *Zayden relax...you've worked your whole life for this...this is nothing new. It's like MMA...if MMA involved more bumping.*

Zayden feels a tap on his shoulder and turns to see Diamond Mine's Pitbull Ivy Nile staring back at him. 

"Ms Nile."

"Zayden. What are you doing here by yourself? The Dojo's open you know."

"I know I just...needed time to myself for a few minutes."

*Ivy Nods slowly* "Zayden you know I'm here for you right? You can tell me anything."

*That's good to know...*

"Thanks Ives. Can I call you that?"

*Ivy shrugs as if to say "fine with me."

"Now c'mon. Roddy said you and him have some "things" to talk about."

*Zayden shakes his head as he follows behind Ivy to the Dojo*

*In The Dojo* "Roddy! You said you wanted to see me?"

"My Man Zayden! That I did."

*Sigh* "What's this about?"

"I wanted to let you know that you make your NXT Debut next week against, Ivy who's the twerp that's apart of Chase U and Dating Thea Hail?"

"Troy Asher."

"Yeah that guy." 

*Zayden smirks* "Good to know...I hope he brings all he's got because I'm not going easy on anyone."

"That's the Zayden I know! Kill it man!" *Roddy departs to talk to Bivens leaving Nile alone with Zayden alone once more*

*Zayden sighs as he begins to work a heavy bag with strikes and kicks*

"Most Impressive Mr Parker."

"Thank you. It's come naturally to me."

"By the way you never told me you had a MMA career. I had a short one as well!"

"Oh and how did you do Ms Nile?"

*Ivy's face screams "I'd rather not talk about it."

"Not too well judging by your facial expression."

"Oh shut up you!"

*Zayden laughs as Ivy notices he's been less stoic lately and more receptive and relaxed*

"So Zayden...you're also a military vet?"

"Mmm hmm. That is a badge I carry proudly."

"I take it you enjoyed it?"

"It was fun...except for a moment that has haunted me to this day..."

"Not something you want to get into now?"

*Zayden shakes his head 'no'* 

"I Understand. Drinks?"

"I've got nothing else to do so sure!"

*They head off to grab drinks.*

A/N:Comments are welcome!