[It’s dark.]

[The only source of light in this unknown location being a single bulb overhead. The sounds of rope fraying against cold steel is masked by the sounds of struggle. Whimpers. Gasps for air. Heavy breaths.]

[Jackson Cade.]

[His head is hung low, exposing a fresh blood wound on the back of his head from where he was attacked from behind. Other than that, he’s in fine shape. Not beaten or battered. Not sliced up head to toe. Nothing.]

[A chuckle is heard across the room from the shadows. He can’t be seen, but we know that voice.]

“He’s right, you know..”

[Jasper Redgrave.]

[The sound of his boots cross the room and then suddenly, Jasper is in view. He sits on the edge of a table next to Jackson, who’s still pulling at his restraints.]

“You can never step up and take that crown until you settle your differences with me.”

“I’m the anchor that’s holding you back. I’m the one who’s had a chokehold over you since the inception of Olympus.

“If you ever want to step up and claim that throne, Jackson..”

“You’re going to have to kill me.”

[Redgrave lets out a bellowing laugh at the words.]

“Ironic, isn’t it?”

“In order to fill your daddy’s shoes, you’ll have to become the very thing you’ve come to hate.”

“You’ll have to become me, Jackson.”

[Jackson squirms in his chair at the thought, the restraints pulling tighter.]

“Last week, I showed all of Arcadia that I was the new face of fear. I proved to the masses that the very man they had been so scared of had turned soft.”

“I’m the biggest threat to Arcadia. I’m the biggest threat to you.”

“And more importantly, I’m the biggest threat to the throne.”

[Jasper pushes himself back to a stand and paces around Jackson.]

“Arcadia has it’s fair share of villains, Jackson.”

“I saw first hand the kinds of things that Nox was capable of down on Death Row. He’s an evil man, Jackson. An evil man that’s fully equipped for chemical warfare. He’s dangerous.”

“Felix Foley may look like an old man who cares about the children and future of Arcadia. On the surface, he’s a kind old man. But you and I both know that what lurks beneath that initial layer is something.. violent. That dark passenger that accompanies good ole Felix can be quite menacing.”

“Hell, even the current World Champ is a savage mad scientist. Time after time have we seen him put his inventions to use to better his own gain. An evil genius that could potentially be a problem to you and yours.”

“All three of these men are potential villains, to say the least.”

[An arrogant chuckle is followed by Redgrave’s heavy hand being placed on Jackson’s shoulder. He tenses up as Jasper leans in close.]

“But they aren’t me.”

“This week, you’ll have a front row seat to the madness.”

“Three of Arcadia’s most daunting men all becoming apart of the biggest picture of them all.”

“My masterpiece.”

[A maniacal laugh fills the air as Jasper struts off, disappearing into the shadows again.]

[Fade.]