Her alarm sounded & she hopped in the shower before getting Jasper ready for his meeting with Mutoh. She fought to keep her hands from shaking. As Shadow she had the mask to his behind. That was not the case here, she just hoped she wouldn't totally screw this up. If he suspected her deception there goes her shot out the window along with possibly pissing off one of the greatest Japanese wrestlers ever. Jasper headed down to the lobby grabbing a cab. Giving the address he gets dropped off in front of a very nice restaurant. He nodded to himself stepping in. Seeing the coat room he steps over following directions posted for the removal of shoes slipping into slipper.

"May I help you?" Came this small petite voice of a young lady.
#Can you tell me if Master Mutoh has arrived yet?# Jasper saw the lady give a light smile before bowing her head.
#Your name?#
"Shadow" He watches as she checked her paper she had behind the desk nodding before motioning to him to follow. She lead him to a room in the back. Jasper recognized Mutoh sitting near the head of it along with a few other men. Some he recognized from the video's he had been studying. When he entered the room the room grew silent. Jasper could only watch as Mutoh stood up from where he was kneeling at the low table making her way over to him.
"You Shadow?" He asked studying him over.
#Yes Master Mutoh, it is pleasure.# Mutoh offering the tiniest of grins before offering his hand. Jasper took it shaking it before offering a deep bow.

#You took time to study…Nice, come join us.# Jasper stood back up moving to where Mutoh gestured for him to sit near the top of the table by him. He moved over slipping down into the kneel position at the low sitting table. Jasper's eyes darted around the table hearing a wild mix of English & Japanese being spoken as there was at least one other person there that was by his guess American. One & off during the meal Mutoh would throw different questions his way & he would answer the best he could. The top one that drew Jasper's attention was how soon would he be ready to show what he could do.
#I can as early as this evening as long as there is no issue with my getting ready alone.#
#Alone? Most guys share space just as they do in America. Nudity is nothing to be shy bout.#
#It is one of my requirements Master Mutoh & I am sorry to tell you in my case it would be a deal breaker.# Jasper tried not to look down waiting for him to be told then there could be no deal.
#OK, for tonight at least. We see what skill you have, then we can decide if you deserve to keep that…perk.# He quickly & loudly clapped his hands to gain everyone attention. He then issued details for the show later that night including Shadow's in ring trial by fire. The room began to file out & Jasper began to stand when Mutoh motioned him back down he nodded his head doing so. #How far your hotel from here?#
#Ten maybe fifteen.#

#Write down the address & Room number. I will send car for you, get dressed there. Understood?#
#Clearly.#
#From what I heard of you I was half expecting to see the mask on you here.#
#That may still be a possibility I have not decided that yet.#
#We can discuss that avenue later if you pass your test against Low Ki tonight.# Jasper tried not to have his complexion pale, Mutoh was not kidding when he said trail by fire. He knew of Low Ki & he was not someone to mess with when it came to his fighting skills, Then a second bit of information crossed his mind. He was also known as Kaval in Titan, Jasper just had to hope he wouldn't be recognized as Kaval showed up after Jade already left the air. #See Shadow tonight.# With that Mutoh stood up first followed by Jasper both offering bow before laving the restaurant.

Back at the hotel she tried not to be a bundle of nerves just falling back on the bed her back arching from the pull of the binder. Jasper set the alarm to give time to get dressed in his ring gear before the ride got there. Getting up She got ready as Shadow working on the deep gruntal like voice she used to use for him. It was easier them Jasper's voice. Jade's guess was because it was so over the top. The last piece were the black contacts. A call came up that there was a driver there to pick them up. Heading down Shadow exchanged pleasantries before heading to the car & the Arena. Once there Shadow headed inside to check the place out including meeting more face to face his opponent for that night.
"You know I'm gonna wipe with you right?" Low Ki almost took pleasure in informing him.
"Of course, but don't…you think for a moment I'll make it easy on you." He spoke in Shadows almost inhuman tone Shadow couldn't help but see Low Ki try to keep his strong front. They shook hands before parting ways.

Their match was one of the first just incase they stunk the joint up. Shadow had to take in the different feel of the crowd. They were a lot quieter then American crowds & harder to gauge if they liked something. They went back & forth Low Ki getting in a fair amount of kicks to Shadow's ribs that he was sure he would feel in the morning. Shadow gave almost as good as he got it, but when the ref called to wrap it they only had about 2 minutes to pull off the last sequence of moved leading to Low Ki getting the win. The way he was driven to the mat Shadow had to fight the pain that wanted to rip across his shoulders & spine. He shook his head slowly standing a bow to the ref that was checking on him before leaving the ring heading for the back area.

Low Ki came over extending his hand which Shadow took shaking it. "You were impressive. Sorry if the crusher threw you off."
Shadow just gave a low growl before speaking "It's ok, Nothing a hot shower won't fix."
Low Ki slowly shook his head. "You always use that voice even if not cutting a promo."
"With the mask, comes the voice." Then a almost chilling laugh.
"Well still good match I'll send McMahon your warmest regards."
Shadow was glad for the mask to cover his looks of worry & shock. "What do you mean by that?"
"Oh one reason you be getting the job here…I'm leaving in a month going back to the states to work for him. That rookie program of him. Well I remember seeing a few of your matches when you first went to work for him. It was a shame you lost the cruiser belt over an injury & then he never brought you back."
Shadow inwardly breathed a sigh of relief thinking his cover was blown already. "Thanks man, Thanks." Low Ki nodded before heading towards the locker room.

"SHADOW!" Boomed Mutoh, Shadow turned to be facing Muta heading his way. They both offer bow. #Yes Sir# Shadow felt it was a little harder to have the gruntal tones with the Japanese langue & knew he would need to work on it.
#I just wish to tell you, you're hired. Come to my office once the last match wraps.# Shadow just nodded at Muta turned to walk away. Shadow just walked the back area taking in different rituals of different guys before their matches. At the last bell he headed for Mutoh's office waiting outside till he passed him. #Come come.# Shadow nodded following him in. Motioning to a seat Shadow did as instructed while Muta moved behind a partition removing his face paint & changing into his street wear. #If you wish to look the folder on the desk in front of you is the contract.# Shadow leaned forwards sliding the folder closer opening it. He could see it was written out in English as well as Japanese.

Quickly reading it over it had basically everything he would of wanted in the way of pay & time off. There was also then mention of private dressing space, if they were not at one of their main arena's then Shadow was to be informed in advance so he may arrive already in character. #Everything to your satisfaction?#
#Yes, very much so. Thank you.# Shadow took the contract along with a pen signed it both with Shadow having the legal business name for it & then also signed it J. Lindsay. Mutoh took the contract back looking over it.
#Once you have a place you can inform us of your living arrangements. #
#Of course I will start looking tomorrow.# He heard Muta laugh.
#Give yourself an extra day, I am sure your body could use it if it is true you had not had a real match in…what six years? Though by your moves tonight I doubt that.#
#Yes sir.#
Mutoh nodded #Your ride is waiting go.# Shadow stood up with a deep bow again before leaving the room. Mutoh didn't know why but there was something interesting about that young man that he couldn't quite place his finger on.