((Sounds like fun! Here we go.))
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Zero Hour: *fidgets a little and runs a nervous hand through his blonde hair* 'Ugh, Hi Steven. M-my pleasure!'
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Zero Hour: *nods uncertainly* 'Um, Ok. Um....well, the name's Zero Hour. I'm a brit, born in Coventry. Been over here in Paragon for two years now.'
*slightly pained grin towards camera* 'How and why I became a....*small embarassed cough* 'hero? Um, well....I'm a mutant y'see, I was born a mutant....I heal quick, REAL quick. The local bullies at school loved that!'
*eyes narrow slightly in thought* 'I wasn't a fighter back then, I never could stick up for myself. The bullies loved beating on me. No evidence y'see, they could break my bones, cut me up a bit and give me black eyes an' stuff and five minutes after they'd finished I'd be healed with only the blood on my school uniform as any kind of evidence that I'd been touched.'
*direct stare into camera, jaw clenched* 'Then they beat up my friend, beat him up bad. It hurt me. What hurt me more was I still couldn't do anything about. Not a fighter as I said, an' I was a coward to boot. I daren't confront 'em, was too scared. What i DID do though was tell my parents about the bullying.' *small swallow* 'They took it hard, but they were supportive. They knew I was a mutie, but until then they had almost ignored that part of me, was a bit of an embarrasment I s'pose. Dad said he'd take me to the local karate gym so's I could learn a bit of self defence an' also help my confidence a bit if possible.'
*grin towards Steven* 'It worked! I picked the art up well, very well indeed. Within two years I had pretty much learned everything my sensei could teach, and my...um...'abilities' also helped. I could practice and spar all day without pause and without gettin' tired. It was my sensei who suggeested I take my talents to Paragon and help with the problems.'
*grief glance back to camera* 'I took his advice, and here I am!'
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Zero Hour: 'Hmm. For me? Has to be stopping crime without doubt. The thugs in this city are all just like bullies, beefed up bullies o' course, but bullies all the same. I like stopping that, and helping the real folks getting on with thier lives.'
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Zero Hour: *small chuckle* 'Heh! Well, you may have noticed I'm not an overly forward kind of chap. Being...um...what I am, is quite hard sometimes. I guess I dont take praise too well.'
Harris: What is going through your mind when you are in a dangerous situation that could lead to civilian casualties? That must be a scary situation.
Zero Hour: *tilts head back slightly in thought* 'Ahh, tricky.....I think it generally goes back to when I was being bullied. I still get scared you know, but now I know how to use that fear and turn it onto the scum out there. Then THEY are the ones that get scared! If civilians are in trouble I generally get in the way if I can *grin* my...um....power? means I can take a fair amount of damage and still teach the bad guys that it aint nice to be a bully!'
Harris: How do you feel about people that use their powers for crime like the outcast or the super villains we starting to see around the city?
Zero Hour: *shakes head sadly* 'I dont! I simply cannot comprehend why they would do that. If they cross my path I stop them, and I hope the paragon prison rehabilitation scheme works.'
Harris: What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Zero Hour: *slight shudder* 'Lord knows! Maybe if we truly knew we could do something about it.'
Harris: How do you feel about the various anti hero and anti mutant groups that believe heroes course more problems then they solve? Given the amount of work heroes do for the city this must be quite upsetting.
Zero Hour: *Incredulous look at Steven* 'Mr Harris, are you kidding? I refuse to answer such a patently inflammatory question.'
Harris: and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Zero Hour: 'Ahh, the big cheese himself? No, I have not met him yet, though I would be honoured to. You, and all Paragon citizens should be proud of him!'
Harris: I would like to thank you for coming on the show and on behalf of the citizens of Paragon city thank you for keeping the streets safe
Zero Hour: *leans towards Steven and offers his hand* 'My pleasure!' *turns and treats the camera to another nervous grin* 'If you're in trouble, just shout. If I hear you I'll be there!........One more thing, kids, if you are having trouble with bullies please contact the number that Mr Harris will be
showing on screen. People will be there to help you, there is no need to suffer in silence. Take that from someone who knows!'
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