The scene opens to show a very grand-looking building. Set in sand-stone, the building goes up a few stories and the white stone effect is magnified by the strong sunlight beaming down from above. A revolving door is evident as a very professional black sign reading Campbell Psychological Therapists hangs above it. We see Karnage walking quickly towards the door and going inside.
Karnage walks up the marble floor until he reaches a very beautiful looking reception. No one is around and as he lets out a grunt, he rings the bell for service. After a few seconds of fixing the Elite X Championship on his shoulder, Karnage notices the receptionist scurrying around a nearby corner. A look of satisfaction crosses his face. She sits down and then looks up at Karnage, trying to catch her breath but putting on a smile.
Receptionist: Ah, Mr Karnage! How nice to see you again. Mr Campbell will be with you very soon. He is dealing with another patient at the moment. Please, feel free to sit on the waiting room for him.
Karnage lets out a sigh.
Karnage: I really dont have time to be waiting around for him. He knew I was coming! Is there anyone else free?
Receptionist: Its funny you should say that, we have a new doctor in our practice for a short time. His name is Doctor Kurtesy. Would you like to see him?
A look of disgust passes Karnages face and a small, noticeable shudder makes his body spasm.
Karnage:
Ill wait thanks.
A look of amazement emerges on the face of the receptionist who tries to take it in stride. She gets out of her chair and raises one hand to guide Karnage down the corridor.
Receptionist: Well then, its right this way, Mr Karnage!
Karnage walks away from the front of the best with a grunt and follows the receptionist down to a small waiting room outside of an office, noticeable by the glass that surrounds it. Two men sit inside the office as one looks to be counselling the other.
Receptionist: Please take a seat, Mr Karnage. Mr Campbell will be with you momentarily.
Karnage sits down on another chair. A small table lies in front of him with strewn out toys all over it. Karnage reaches out a hand and lifts one. It is a small box, with thousands of metal pins aligned neatly. Karnage takes it and presses it to his face very gently. He removes it and the outline of his face makes him smile somewhat. The click that signifies the opening of the door behind becomes prevalent as Karnage quickly tosses the toy back onto the table and puts on his meanest face. Dr Campbell and another man exit the room as both talk quietly amongst themselves.
Campbell: That was real progress today, Tom. Tell Jean you need another appointment on your way out and I will see you next week.
Campbell turns around and see Karnage waiting. He swallows his nervousness and greets his next patient.
Campbell: I am sorry to have kept you waiting, Karnage. However, Tom was on a real break-through today. Anyway, would you like to come inside.
Karnage stops for a second and then lets out a grunt as he gets to his feet. Both he and Dr Campbell enter the room and the door clicks behind them. With both me inside, Karnage sits down a comfy-looking leather couch and the doctor sits on a more upright wooden recliner. He takes out a pen and a pad and starts jotting some things down.
Campbell: So, Karnage, how have you been lately?
Karnage: You know, Doc. I have been thinking. Recently, I have been calmer. I have been more willing to take shit that a year ago would have meant the end for someone. And for that, I blame you. For the last five weeks, all I have done is talk about my feelings and how we can control them. Well, Doc. I think it is time to change things.
Campbell: What do you mean?
Karnage: I trust you didnt see our attack on Showtime and Steel last week, Doc, so I will talk you through it. Dave and I obliterated those washed up, has-beens and left them to bleed on the floor like vermin. It was then that I realised that over the last five, I have become softer. I have been able to tolerate being greeted by people in the locker room and I have been able to tolerate being stood up by psychotherapists and I have been able to stomach the thought of losing my Elite X Championship to the better man.
Campbell: Hmm.
Karnage: And for that, I dont blame Dave. Dave knows as well as I do that last week was the beginning of something in both of us. The ball has begun rolling on a unleashing a monster within me that has been caged by soft words and an alliance of friendship. No! Even Dave knows that at some point, we will not be friends and that the animal will turn on him.
Campbell: I would suggest-
Karnage: I AM NOT FINISHED!
Karnage looks solemnly at Campbell as his mouth drops to the floor in shock. He is frozen by fear and the pen in his hand is beginning to shake.
Karnage: I have been awash in sunshine and butterflies as people take advantage of me. However, it is time for a change. I am thinking that is it time to get the fear back. At Ascension, crippled ol Cougar will be the first to realise that I am not the man I was when I walked into Kingdom Come and surrendered my chance to be Elite X Champion. No! Showtime David Cougar will realise that when you cage an animal, it is likely TO BITE BACK!
Karnage stands up and walks towards the door. The prevalent clicking noise is heard as the door opens once again.
Karnage: This will be last appointment
I have never felt as mentally sound as I do now.
Karnage exits the room as the door clicks again. Outside, the sun is gone and a new rain falls from the sky. Karnage looks up to the heavens as rain splashes on his face and a crack of thunder is heard. He smiles and walks off, toy from before in hand.
