Thad is walking backstage in the 24/7 hallway when he stumbles on Alias sitting in a darkened corner all by himself.

I've been looking for you, Thad says, and it startles Alias for a moment. Alias looks up at Thad, but doesn't give him his usual "evil" schtick. Alias though scrambles to his feet, clutching his Xtreme title.

Relax man, I'm not here to pin you, Thad says as he holds out his hand in an effort to tell him to "chill."

Thad sits on the floor and kicks his legs out in front of him. Looking on cautiously, Alias takes a seat... socially distanced, and still clutching his Xtreme title.

Corey isn't here... just thought I'd make sure you're eating. Are you?

Alias hesitates but nods.

You drinking plenty of water? Stayin' hydrated?

The Xtreme champ doesn't answer.

I'm sorry, I feel like I'm talking to you like you're an idiot, Thad says as he looks over at Alias. The phrasing causes Alias to look at Thad. But you're not an idiot. A little misguided, maybe... But you're no idiot.

Anyway, stay hydrated okay? Thad remarks as he stands up. Alias looks up at him, almost bracing for an attack.

If you need anything, let me know. Take care okay? Thad leaves Alias to his own devices and exits the 24/7 hallway.

"Stop!" Alias calls out, kicking out of the false kindness and scrambling to his feet. Thad turns. "It's interesting, I was planning on finding you myself next week."

Thad's nostrils flare as he squares up against an incoming Alias.

"You know the sit' here. You know I don't like you. Why do you think it is that I haven't acted upon that?" Thad scrunches his face up. He knows. "Yeah... my respect for Corey."

Thad breathes deeply, recognising there is no threat of further aggression. For now.

"You have a choice to make...

Lycana..."

Alias leaves without grandeur.

That kind of hate is just unhealthy man.