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From: Matthew Stone
Sent: May 16, 2018 3:21 AM
To: Nessa Wall
Subject: Important Question
Dear Nessa,
Wasn’t sure if this would go over better as a text message or a phone call or a tweet or anything, so I’ve elected to send this to you via email so you can look at it in your own time without feeling obligated to respond. How are you? That might seem like a simplistic question, even one that would simply open a casual greeting you have with an acquaintance at a boring New Years party you would drag someone to, but I truly mean it as the overarching catalyst to this e-mail. How are you? Between your birthday recently and the passing by of Mother’s Day, I know you can be on an emotional roller coaster around this time of year. So many thoughts about your own mortality, how you view how your life has been going, the seemingly endless amount of shoes being purchased, this is a busy time for you. I just hope that you’re happy and that you’re doing something that is leaving you truly fulfilled, and if not, you have a plan in place to make it so. You truly deserve to be happy, regardless of how you view yourself at times. Regardless of what happened between us or how close or apart we are, I’ll always be here if you need me. I know I’m not the literary master that you are, and you’ve probably found at least a dozen words in this that you would have improved upon, but as long as the message is clear, that’s all that matters to me. I am here for you.
Always yours,
Matthew Stone
From: Nessa Wall
Sent: May 16, 2018 12:22 PM
To: Matthew Stone
Subject: Re: Important Question
Dearest Matthew,
I’m happy to hear from you, even if it’s in this form. You know me too well, although this year I didn’t have much time for the maelstrom of another year passing me by. I was a little preoccupied with the move to Millennium Wrestling and the daunting prospect of reinventing myself. In the end, I decided against it. I’m sure you’d be overjoyed to know that I beat a girl named Charlie Cloverfield up so badly she immediately quit the company. Unfortunately, her trainer took her place - someone we both know and can’t stand - Freya Kane or Matthews or whatever she calls herself these days. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
I know you asked how I am but that’s a question that I can’t really answer. Some days are better than others, I suppose. At least a little space has given me time to reflect on things. I miss having you around. I suppose I miss having that ear to bend more than anything. You’ve always been good at listening to my tangents and doing your best to make me smile. What we had was wonderful and I’m really pleased to know that you’re still a part of my world, as limited as that is these days. I’m sorry I was awful to you. I’m sorry I blamed you for that loss. You had faith in us that I apparently lacked.
I’ve always had a little trouble with the bigger picture, haven’t I?
Ah well. Familiarity breeds contempt, that’s what they say. Perhaps a clean break and a little space was what we needed in the end. You know what else they say? Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
I’ll leave you with that thought.
Miss you and good luck in Mexico.
Always,
Ness
From: Matthew Stone
Sent: May 16, 2018 1:05 PM
To: Nessa Wall
Subject: Re: Re: Important Question
Even More Dearest Nessa,
I’m thrilled that you’ve elected to carry on the legacy of putting rookies in their place. Too often I see these people always hyping up the younger generation of “stars” and veterans expected to help them out. No one was around to help us out when we broke in, we had to take every bit of spotlight or recognition we could from their cold, clenched fists and denying someone else that opportunity is one of the best things about this business. We’re not meant to work together with them, we’re here to stifle them and remain on top. It’s their job to shut us up, as it were.
But aside from that, I’m glad that you avoided your usual behavior this year, even if it was more out of forgetfulness than it was personal growth. My ear is always malleable to your words should you need it, rest assured of that. That little red-headed girl had mentioned Millenium last I saw her, perhaps I should check it out sometime, though hearing that it houses the likes of Freya has made the prospect far less exciting than perhaps it should be. Mexico is alright, though there are some weird people here for sure. I saw a donkey wearing a sombrero, though, so I can scratch that one off the bucket list.
I’ll leave you for now with this; I don’t blame you for what happened with Empire, not really. Communication, truly fluent communication is still something that I’m apparently not adept at. So yes, while I believe you acted rashly, as did I and that just shouldn’t be part of a championship-calibre team. I made mistakes and I own up to that. Since you’re fond of platitudes, here’s an appropriate one. Pobody’s Nerfect.
Keep smiling, though; the world is a brighter place when you do.
Yours Truly,
Matthew Stone
From: Nessa Wall
Sent: May 16, 2018 9:17 PM
To: Matthew Stone
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Important Question
Oh you. That made me laugh far too long and too hard for me to even try to top it. I’ll let you have that minor victory. I’m sure you’d be overjoyed to know that I beat Kate Steele in my debut match. She calls herself The Siren these days, as if she’s some sort of mermaid capable of luring someone to crash on the rocks. To be fair though, I do contemplate stabbing myself in the ear with an ice pick whenever I hear her voice. Close enough, I suppose.
I hope you took a photo of that donkey and didn’t follow him to one of those awful shows I’ve heard about. If you spend enough time in Mexico, we may bump into each other. I’ve got a vacation place near the beach that I plan to go to in the next few weeks for a little well-deserved rest and relaxation. You’re quite welcome to join me, if you’re so inclined.
Mistakes were made by both of us, sweetie. I’m adult enough to admit that I’m far from perfect in that department. For all the knowledge in my head, I’m woefully unprepared to deal with feelings and interpersonal interactions. I may have chosen the wrong profession.
Either way, thank you for the chuckles. I definitely needed them today.
Keep up the fight and have a wonderful evening.
Less Than Three,
Ness
Sent: May 16, 2018 3:21 AM
To: Nessa Wall
Subject: Important Question
Dear Nessa,
Wasn’t sure if this would go over better as a text message or a phone call or a tweet or anything, so I’ve elected to send this to you via email so you can look at it in your own time without feeling obligated to respond. How are you? That might seem like a simplistic question, even one that would simply open a casual greeting you have with an acquaintance at a boring New Years party you would drag someone to, but I truly mean it as the overarching catalyst to this e-mail. How are you? Between your birthday recently and the passing by of Mother’s Day, I know you can be on an emotional roller coaster around this time of year. So many thoughts about your own mortality, how you view how your life has been going, the seemingly endless amount of shoes being purchased, this is a busy time for you. I just hope that you’re happy and that you’re doing something that is leaving you truly fulfilled, and if not, you have a plan in place to make it so. You truly deserve to be happy, regardless of how you view yourself at times. Regardless of what happened between us or how close or apart we are, I’ll always be here if you need me. I know I’m not the literary master that you are, and you’ve probably found at least a dozen words in this that you would have improved upon, but as long as the message is clear, that’s all that matters to me. I am here for you.
Always yours,
Matthew Stone
From: Nessa Wall
Sent: May 16, 2018 12:22 PM
To: Matthew Stone
Subject: Re: Important Question
Dearest Matthew,
I’m happy to hear from you, even if it’s in this form. You know me too well, although this year I didn’t have much time for the maelstrom of another year passing me by. I was a little preoccupied with the move to Millennium Wrestling and the daunting prospect of reinventing myself. In the end, I decided against it. I’m sure you’d be overjoyed to know that I beat a girl named Charlie Cloverfield up so badly she immediately quit the company. Unfortunately, her trainer took her place - someone we both know and can’t stand - Freya Kane or Matthews or whatever she calls herself these days. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
I know you asked how I am but that’s a question that I can’t really answer. Some days are better than others, I suppose. At least a little space has given me time to reflect on things. I miss having you around. I suppose I miss having that ear to bend more than anything. You’ve always been good at listening to my tangents and doing your best to make me smile. What we had was wonderful and I’m really pleased to know that you’re still a part of my world, as limited as that is these days. I’m sorry I was awful to you. I’m sorry I blamed you for that loss. You had faith in us that I apparently lacked.
I’ve always had a little trouble with the bigger picture, haven’t I?
Ah well. Familiarity breeds contempt, that’s what they say. Perhaps a clean break and a little space was what we needed in the end. You know what else they say? Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
I’ll leave you with that thought.
Miss you and good luck in Mexico.
Always,
Ness
From: Matthew Stone
Sent: May 16, 2018 1:05 PM
To: Nessa Wall
Subject: Re: Re: Important Question
Even More Dearest Nessa,
I’m thrilled that you’ve elected to carry on the legacy of putting rookies in their place. Too often I see these people always hyping up the younger generation of “stars” and veterans expected to help them out. No one was around to help us out when we broke in, we had to take every bit of spotlight or recognition we could from their cold, clenched fists and denying someone else that opportunity is one of the best things about this business. We’re not meant to work together with them, we’re here to stifle them and remain on top. It’s their job to shut us up, as it were.
But aside from that, I’m glad that you avoided your usual behavior this year, even if it was more out of forgetfulness than it was personal growth. My ear is always malleable to your words should you need it, rest assured of that. That little red-headed girl had mentioned Millenium last I saw her, perhaps I should check it out sometime, though hearing that it houses the likes of Freya has made the prospect far less exciting than perhaps it should be. Mexico is alright, though there are some weird people here for sure. I saw a donkey wearing a sombrero, though, so I can scratch that one off the bucket list.
I’ll leave you for now with this; I don’t blame you for what happened with Empire, not really. Communication, truly fluent communication is still something that I’m apparently not adept at. So yes, while I believe you acted rashly, as did I and that just shouldn’t be part of a championship-calibre team. I made mistakes and I own up to that. Since you’re fond of platitudes, here’s an appropriate one. Pobody’s Nerfect.
Keep smiling, though; the world is a brighter place when you do.
Yours Truly,
Matthew Stone
From: Nessa Wall
Sent: May 16, 2018 9:17 PM
To: Matthew Stone
Subject: Re: Re: Re: Important Question
Oh you. That made me laugh far too long and too hard for me to even try to top it. I’ll let you have that minor victory. I’m sure you’d be overjoyed to know that I beat Kate Steele in my debut match. She calls herself The Siren these days, as if she’s some sort of mermaid capable of luring someone to crash on the rocks. To be fair though, I do contemplate stabbing myself in the ear with an ice pick whenever I hear her voice. Close enough, I suppose.
I hope you took a photo of that donkey and didn’t follow him to one of those awful shows I’ve heard about. If you spend enough time in Mexico, we may bump into each other. I’ve got a vacation place near the beach that I plan to go to in the next few weeks for a little well-deserved rest and relaxation. You’re quite welcome to join me, if you’re so inclined.
Mistakes were made by both of us, sweetie. I’m adult enough to admit that I’m far from perfect in that department. For all the knowledge in my head, I’m woefully unprepared to deal with feelings and interpersonal interactions. I may have chosen the wrong profession.
Either way, thank you for the chuckles. I definitely needed them today.
Keep up the fight and have a wonderful evening.
Less Than Three,
Ness
