She didnt know what the Ghostface plotted but the Knight didnt come. The next few trials were normal. It was the same ol same ol. Michael Myers stalking and stabbing where she'd escape him. The Blight focusing on chasing her and pretty much killing her because of its monstrous speed. And Albert Wesker who managed to kill the survivors and gloated all the way how masterful he was.
The more unexpected thing was that they got a new surprised aside from Gabriel Soma, another who didnt come with a killer like her. It was just… unexpected, a celebrity

"Is that?"
"Cage?"
Yup the one and only actor who has been in too many movies and projects to list and besides, he was a man who didnt need an introduction. He was the biggest celebrity in the realm now.

A thought occurred to Rita that it meant Trickster was dethroned in terms of celebrity status as the most well known person. After all he is or was a kpop idol. But Nick is much much MUCH more well known then him. After all Rita didnt ever hear of Ji-Woon in her world or time, but she did know who Cage was. Part of her wanted to mess with him, though another part knew this was a bad idea. Although with a monotone life here, she needed all the entertainment she can get

Meanwhile the famous actor told them the tale how he got here. How he wanted to film this movie called Descend Beyond. And how he got here. It was an interesting story. She wanted to learn more about it. Still it was so odd to have such a mega celebrity here. How does she approach him. Does she ask for an autograph? Speaking of celebrities, as much as she wanted to mess with Yun-Jins kpop man, he wasnt there. She hasnt seen him in a while. Sadako was the one staring at the survivors. Something about her feeling different, as if her powers got stronger.

Nevertheless with no idea how to get to the Blights journal to escape this, she was stuck. It didnt mean that she gave up. She wasnt allowed to. After all, she got warned about it. If she loses hope and gives up, she will be tossed to the Void and be an empty shell. The one who managed to escape managed to escape the realm, his notes with the only other who escaped the void, and that was Talbot Grimes, who was now the Blight. Her enemy and tormentor.

She had to continue doing trials. Facing Demogorgon, Skull Merchant and the Plague. Truthfully, the results didnt matter. She did try to have a word with the Merchant to question and confront her why was she spying on her with her drones. But the brazilian japanese woman just wanted to kill her. At least Rita denied her the pleasure of killing her and managed to escape. But still, having answers would be nice.

Focusing on escaping and trials, she just couldnt do much. That is until one match. She got paired with Ash, Jonah and the actor himself. She appeared at the Coldwind Farm, Torment Creek was this place. This was usually the Hillbillys turf. But she wondered what killer would she face

Ash was the first one who actually got the killers attention, so she didnt know who it was. Rita instead worked on the generator. She heard someone else finish the generator first and soon enough she would finish hers as well. Ash meanwhile went down and was hooked by the killer.

Rita who was closest to the action went to save her teammate and once she did, she saw who her opponent was. The man himself, Trickster
Before she said a word though, he started tossing knives at her. One, two, three, four and five knives, quickly at her. He chased her and laughed as he enjoyed the hunt. He knew she wanted to probably have a nice chat, but he enjoyed this quality time of hunting and murdering too much. Eventually he'd catch up and clock her with his spiked bat and knock her to the ground. As he'd approach her, he'd pick her up and sling her over his shoulder. He hummed ring around the rosie as he carried her

"You know…" he started with a cough
"Hm?" he glanced at her as he neared a hook
"You arent the most famous person here anymo-AAAAAAAAHHHH!" yea he impaled her on a hook
What she said were fightin words. So he crossed his arms and looked at her, ignoring the trial
"Explain" he said in a more serious and unenthused manner
"Didnt you hear, the Entity actually brought Nick Cage here" she said with a pained voice
He merely raised his brow in disbelief
"You're joking" he still didnt believe her
But soon she saw the star himself, although she didnt want to rat him out as he did try to sneak over to help her out. But Trickster who was extra cautious of anyone saving her would soon enough spot the man

Immediatelly cracking his knuckles and drawing his blades, with a sadistic smile he was ready for the hunt. He would chase the actor throwing his knives at him. Meanwhile Jonah would rescue Rita so he could heal her and finish this trial.

Things would eventually go rather fast as the survivors would make their escape and Trickster swinging at a nearby wall at frustration. Ever since Singularity and Gabriel Soma had arrived, his trials have gotten much more difficult and he was angrier and more frustrated then ever. Now that THAT infernal actor was here, outshining his stardom. Yeah, things needed to change. He would have to go and find that Little Dove of his.

Although back at the survivor campsite, she saw that the Trickster wasnt quite pleased with being outstaged at the trial. And it was a bad idea to tell him, but then again it was very inevitable as the actor was in a trial with her.

She half expected him to storm off here right now. But instead saw the Legion members looking over the survivors. Rita thought this might be a chance to have a word with them. Motioning to the leader of the Legion to come over to have a word with him.

"What?" Frank would ask her
"I dont know has the Trickster filled you in on what happened" she asked him
Frank shrugged "Here and there. Just that the whole alchemist shack thing was a bust
"Eeeh, yes and no. Looks like Blight has the journal" she spoke
"Tch. No way we're getting close to that guy. He messed us up enough as it is. And soon enough you'll see that. But eh-"

Frank wanted to tell her, because the Blight experimented on them, they dont have much to lose anymore. The Legion might be damaged beyond recognition, who knows if there is any hope for them. He wanted to tell her that maybe they can try to maybe form a plan and tussle with Talbot. But he got interrupted by Trickster who angrily arrived and grabbed Rita, thrown her over his shoulder and walked away with her. Frank was just weirded out at the fuck was going on, but he didnt question it. He just let it be and went to fill in Julie, Joey and Susie.

Trickster meanwhile carried Rita away somewhere secluded as she struggled and tried to scream, but eventually he just dropped her. Looking up she'd see he's still pretty pissed at what happened
"What did I do?" she'd ask a bit bewildered and maybe frustrated. She didnt even get to tease him properly
"How DARE you?!" he spoke, angered, disappointed.
"What?" she repeated
"You like him more than me, dont you?!" he said
And thats where she stopped being worried and fearful and more that she realized, he was being jealous
"Wait, are you jealous of him?" she asked a bit amused as his intimidation levels now dropped now that she knew he was envious of Cage and the fact that she even liked that celebrity
"I am much more talented than that hack. What does he got that I dont?! I even acknowledged you more than him!" he spoke angrily, pretty much jealous, he didnt confirm nor deny her accusation. He was too self centered that he didnt even register her question. It was all about him to him.

She was amused by him now, but in regards to his question "Well, he doesnt kill for starters. I dont know if you know this, but Im not a fan of serial killers
The Trickster merely shook his head.
"But he cant do the things I do, nor keep you safe as I can. Nor are you his Dove. You're MY Little Dove. I mean, he hasnt even given you his autograph" while he wasnt sure if he did so, he did take out his signed photo and shoved it to his hands. She didnt really want to take it, but it was shoved in her hands that she had no way to deny it. Its not like she even saw what he shoved over to her, but given the context she thought she knew
"Listen Trickster… or Ji-Woon if you prefer" she sighed as she didnt know how to deal with a murderous envious narcissistic killer "You didnt really keep me that much safe y'know?" she said for starters

But he dismissed that "I dont see you fighting Nemesis or Demogorgon any time soon. I mean if its Legion or Clown or Ghostface, sure. I kept you safe. But throw those inhumane monsters or augmented killers you got another thing coming. Besides, having any protection is better than none" that was his argument.

She shook her head, but she understood what he meant. He was still a normal man compared to some killers. He was the most human one, he didnt wear a 'spooky' mask like Ghostface or Legion or Skull Merchant. He was just himself and could fit as a survivor. And thats what sorta made her feel a bit safe with him. But because he was a human who was only mildly altered by the Entity, he had no chance against Nemesis who was a bioweapon, and Demogorgon who was an interdimensional being

"Okay, I'll give you that one. But the Dove comments, seriously? What do you think we are?" she said as she raised her brow. What was he imagining when he said that, did he think they were a thing? Because they werent. Not that she believed. She didnt like him that way. He was attractive and thats all he had going on for him.

"Tsk tsk tsk" he spoke as he placed his fingers under her chin to raise her head so she can look at his striking yellow eyes "You're seriously asking? Now you hurt me even more" he said with a sly smile as he'd tease her. "I thought we were partners. Werent we supposed to leave this place together. Besides, did you forget what we shared~"

She meanwhile pulled herself away from him and only now glanced at his photo and autograph that was dedicated to her. She merely shook her head
"Well whatever the case. I am not envious of that… guy" he finally spoke in a more dry manner, finally addressing her much more earlier asked question
"So then, what does bother you?" she asked even though she didnt believe his statement

"If you MUST know. Its just my last few trials were a bust. Ever since that Gabriel guy had arrived I keep losing and people keep escaping. And now you guys have that actor. Just makes me more furious" he said matter of factly, sounding calm while there was an undertone of unbridled rage. He wanted to break someones bones. All their bones in their body. Yun-Jins if he had to be specific, she was an easy target and a personal one to take out his frustrations on. His anger and hatred festering. Its as if the Entity brought Gabriel and Cage to punish him for helping Rita. Now he had to work extra hard in the trials

Rita felt the unspoken message. She didnt know his kill rate dropped in the few trials he had. The guy was very frustrated that he didnt get to kill. Although she didnt really feel that much empathy. Oh boo hoo I cant kill people. Not a message that made her feel much.
"Well… I mean if you want to escape then do you have any ideas against Blight?" she asked and tried to change the subject
But the Trickster merely shook his head. He was just too frustrated and needed to vent.

"How about then we sit down and talk?" she'd propose that idea. Trickster wasnt her favourite guy here. He was certainly interesting, but he was too extravagant, self centered and narcissistic, coupled with murderous. Not her favourite traits to say the least. But still, he was better then the Skull Merchant. Every survivor hated her.
"Alright" he said
So the two sat down to have a long talk. Perhaps both could finally relax and speak their minds.