((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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Zero Hour - MA/Regen scrapper 28th Virtue
For Calash
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
You are welcome.
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
I woke up this way. Data on who I was before is missing from my memory. My creator left me with one task, to fight crime and participate in the growth of the city.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
I feel a sense of atonement for each crime I help prevent. I feel that I may have done something in the past and now I have a chance to correct my former actions.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
People do not like to talk to you unless it is about a crime or they need to be rescued.
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.
Fear is not a part of the calculation. The lives of the innocent must be protected. I analyze the situation and decide the appropriate course of action that will result in the fewest lives lost.
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?
A waste of useful powers. They must be stopped. This is my primary mission.
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
The desire power. They crave the feelings and emotions that come with the power, and they choose the quickest path to these powers.
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.
They are in error.
and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
I have yet to meet him.
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
Interview Complete. Communication terminated.
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
WarHawk: Thank you for having me.
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
WarHawk: Only a little
Secret identity and all that. Unlike many of my contemporaries, I can remove my armor and blend into the background, so I dont want to give too much away at the risk of my private life. Lets simply say that I believe in the old axiom that all it takes for evil to triumph is for a man to stand by and do nothing. I was put in a position that allowed me to do something, and I found that I had to do it.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
WarHawk: I dont want to use the term hero in the context youre using it here, Steven. I just do what I can, to the best of my ability, to make life better for those who need help. There are tons of folks who do that. Doctors, Police Officers, Firemen, even people like librarians, waitresses, and retail clerks. Its simply a career choice
I do it because its something I can do that helps people, and is rewarding in itself.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
WarHawk: Assuming were using hero as a job description and not a title
sure. As much as I enjoy what I do, there are times that I want to give up. Its frustrating to see the revolving door legal system. Too many guilty people return to the streets, in some cases within moments of their arrest. Its frustrating to see a group of street thugs attacking a person who is crossing the street to buy groceries, knowing fully well that those are the same thugs who you put in prison last week for attacking someone coming out of the same grocery store.
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.
WarHawk: This is absolutely the worst part of the job. Typically, these are innocent folks who are put into this position through no fault of their own. Sometimes, theyre even in that position because a particular villain or group wants to hurt one of my contemporaries, and they know that smacking around innocent people will hurt us much more than that bullet from a cheap .38 special.
I try not to dwell on the emotional aspect too much, at least not while theres still a job to do. The best way to go is simply to concentrate on getting the job done, and getting innocent out of danger and into the hands of proper medical care, if need be. Ill worry about the rest later.
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?
WarHawk: No differently than I do about anyone who commits a crime. Were all people; some of us just have the abilities to take things further than others. Do I wish it wouldnt happen? Of course. But I also wish we didnt have to worry about a drunk driver running over a small child.
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
WarHawk: I dont know. There are some folks out there who are better qualified to answer this than I am. I know they all have different motivations. Some seem to want money. Some want power. Some want physical gratification. A lot of them just do it because its the only thing they know how to do.
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.
WarHawk:It is upsetting. But, they have the right to their opinions. We do tend to be involved in a lot of situations that cause damage. I know Id be unhappy with someone whose stray blast destroyed the restaurant Id worked my whole life to establish, regardless of their intentions.
WarHawk: But I guess it cant be helped. Comes with the job. A lot of folks arent fond of police officers, either.
WarHawk: As for the anti-mutant groups
those folks disappoint me. They come incredibly close to falling under the definition of racist, and I cant get behind that at all. Good men and women fought and died for years over various race related issues, but it seems like a lot of people didnt learn anything from that. Its sad.
and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
WarHawk: Ive never had the privilege.
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
WarHawk: We all do what we can, Steven. Stay safe out there.
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Tribal Steel: Its a pleasure to be here ::smirks::
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Tribal Steel: Its not an easy story to tell. I'll give it a shot though. ::inhales deeply:: I lived in Steel Canyon, I always lived there, grew up as a child. I was walking one day when i was taken. The 5th Column used me as a lab rat for there cyborg enhancments. My arms were replaced with metal and metal bone replacements were put into most of my body. They blasted me with radiation to seal the experiments. Later they thought I was dead, they dumped me. I woke up dazed and with these powers.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Tribal Steel: Seeing the relieved smiles of peoples faces. As long as I can help others Im can sleep soundly.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Tribal Steel:Many new enimies surface in your life. Also my old and normal life is barely liveable cause a heroes work is never done.
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.
Tribal Steel: I dont really see danger anymore ::laughs out a bit:: but im not fearless. I just focus knowing either me or them will walk away from the fight.
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?
Tribal Steel: Its sad, they exploit there powers for there own greed and lack of self control. Many can handle the stress of having super powers :
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Harris:What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Tribal Steel: Perhaps that they desire power. Just wanting to destroy as much as they can. Wanting respect or something.
Harris:How do you feel about the various anti hero and anti mutant groups that believe heroes cause more problems then they solve? Given the amount of work heroes do for the city this must be quite upsetting.
Tribal Steel: Yes it is Steven, they just dont understand what the heroes of Paragon City and of the world go through each day. They complain while we fight endless villians in the streets, and buildings across the city. Hell we even go down into the sewers.
Harris:and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Tribal Steel: Not really, but sort of. I was changed a week before the invasion of the Rikti. I fought near him I could say. ::laughs:: From what I saw from him was he is a great leader. Able to organize thousands of men and women. Im inspired by his great leadership.
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
Tribal Steel: Pleasure being here Steve.
((OOC:
.and now for the civilian interview. Feel free to keep posting hero interviews but I though it would be cool to get some civilian interviews as well. That way Ill have more to play with when I re-edit all together in the style of a documentary later. Same as before, just fill in the blanks. ))
Excuses me Sir/Madam. (Pause) Hi, Im Steven Harris reporting for Behind the Mask. May I ask you a few questions for the program?
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Harris: What is your view for the cities heroes?
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Harris: Have you had any encounters with heroes?
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Harris: Who do you think is to blame for the rise in cities crime rate?
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Harris: What is your view of various anti heroes and anti mutant groups that believe heroes course more problems then they solve?
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Harris: What do you think goes through a super heroes mind when they are in a dangerous situation?
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Harris: What do you think you would do if you had super powers yourself?
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Harris: Have you got anything else you would like to say to our viewers?
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Thank you for your time
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Excuses me Sir/Madam. (Pause) Hi, Im Steven Harris reporting for Behind the Mask. May I ask you a few questions for the program?
Startled pedestrian: uh, sure.
Harris: What is your view for the cities heroes?
my view...uh...they are colorful and...um... I see alot of them standing around in the middle of the street. Thats why i walk most places...don't wanna accidently hit one of them, who knows what might happen.
Harris: Have you had any encounters with heroes?
no, can't say that I have.
Harris: Who do you think is to blame for the rise in cities crime rate?
Who's to blame? I dunno if anyone is to blame really, but I think alot of it has to do with those street kids and thier drug habbits. Nothing good can come from a druggie
*looks at her watch* is this going to take much longer?
Harris: What is your view of various anti heroes and anti mutant groups that believe heroes course more problems then they solve?
They have thier right to an opinion just like everyone else. I don't hold much to them, more like market shop rubbish if you ask me...but they don't seem to be doing no harm so... *shrugs*
Harris: What do you think goes through a super heroes mind when they are in a dangerous situation?
uh...how should I know? Probbaly hopeing they make it out with thier hides intact like everyone else does.
Harris: What do you think you would do if you had super powers yourself?
hide them probbaly, no way I'd want to do what they do with thiers. No way.
Harris: Have you got anything else you would like to say to our viewers?
nothing I can think of
Thank you for your time
your welcome
(OOC: Who says secret identities stink? )
Excuses me Sir/Madam. (Pause) Hi, Im Steven Harris reporting for Behind the Mask. May I ask you a few questions for the program?
John Ballard: Yeah, sure.
Harris: What is your view for the cities heroes?
John Ballard: Great job, everyone so far that I have met that was saved by a hero loves em.
Harris: Have you had any encounters with heroes?
John Ballard: Hehe... you could say that.
Harris: Who do you think is to blame for the rise in cities crime rate?
John Ballard: The Rikti, since they attacked, and Paragon was almost destroyed, apparently criminals have tried to strike while the city is weak... but its not.
Harris: What is your view of various anti heroes and anti mutant groups that believe heroes course more problems then they solve?
John Ballard: I think the Anti-Mutants should not go against them, they are just like any other person... attack aliens for god sake, not Mutants! No offense Ca... I mean, all aliens out there.
Harris: What do you think goes through a super heroes mind when they are in a dangerous situation?
John Ballard: They think they have to do what they must, no turning away from a battle, have to keep Paragon for all citizens!.. just a guess...
Harris: What do you think you would do if you had super powers yourself?
John Ballard: Hehe... I would be saving people, thats what all other... I mean, every hero does... hehe...
Harris: Have you got anything else you would like to say to our viewers?
John Ballard: Well yes, I wo- *An explosion is heard, and a jewelry store is robbed by 3 hellions* er...
Thank you for your time
John Ballard: No prob, cya! *He runs into an alley, and then, as though he had transformed, Experiment 2.0 comes out and shoots an immobilizing spine into one of the hellions, and knocks down the other with a jump kick*
((hey stu, thanks for taking to my open r/p so greatly! lemme see what i can do here lol))
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Damaa: *great big smile* its a pleasure, i didnt know the media was taking an interest in super heroes anymore
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Damaa: *suddenly frowns* ... scientific accident... nothing interesting at all.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Damaa: *Perks up a smile* The look on childrens faces, i mean, saving people from criminals is all well and good but the inspiration we heroes must give to people is far more important to me.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Damaa: there are drawbacks to everything, even you must find some because you work in the media *giggles* i cant go out and eat, or go bowling like i used to anymore... it makes me sad... not to see my friends as much as i used too, but its worth it in the end! *grins at the camera*
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.
Damaa: it always is, those cots, as i call them, are always using civvies when i find them... getting them out with minimal damage is hard... of course sometimes unaviodable but... you get a system going in the end... am i making sense? *confused grin*
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?
Damaa: I think the powers they have *cuts off mid-sentence obviously trying to get it right*... powers are great and all but using them for that kind of stuff is just wrong! *sharp nod and looks at the camera* And if i find any of you using your powers for the forces of evil i shall come down onto you like a rabid dog! wait a minute, forget that last sentence *giggles*
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Damaa: probably drugs, most groups are well known to use kinds of drug intakes into their body, im sure none of them have any idea what they are doing... its sad to think someone could be evil... what went wrong eh?
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.
Damaa: of course it is, that lawyer *rolls her eyes* ive seen his posters around the city, i dread the day i ever have a run in with him... which is inevitable...
and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Damaa: uhm... ive been in his presence before... *giggles* he is quite the one to awe over if you know what i mean... strictly business wise of course *giggles* dont show that... hes a good fighter with a pure heart.
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
Your welcome Harris, id like to say to all the parents out there, im watching over all the schools during the day so dont worry about your children... and i can teleport so their all well and safe under my watchful eyes.
Thanks for your time harris, hope you make this a winner!
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Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
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Koyote: Yeah, well, it's not every day I have the time to waste either.
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Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
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Koyote: A hero? Is that what they call my line of work nowadays? *laughs brusquely* I ran away from home and learned how to handle myself in a fight. I come to visit my baby sister, and find out my nephew's into gang banging. I ain't gonna have my blood messing with the infernal.
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Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
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Koyote: Sure ain't the free tequila. I can tell you that. I don't know what the slop is that you people have in your liquor stores, but it's pretty bad *@#&.
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Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
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Koyote: Lack of income. You get all sorts of thanks, but no one ever gives you any money. Sure they say they offer free housing and stuff, but that's crap too.
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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.
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Koyote: I don't have time to be scared. I'm usually concentrating on putting my next bullet right where it needs to be to end the fight. If you do it right, it only ever takes one bullet.
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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?
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Koyote: Dios! I look at them and say, "that could've been me." You know? Now, I wonder if any one of them is one of my nephews. Sure makes it hard to take care of business.
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Koyote: Probably the same thing that goes through anyone's mind who's in a position to abuse power. I'm sure you're tempted to abuse yours all the time since the media shapes public perception. Me? I won't lie and say I've never been tempted, but what would I be proving?
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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.
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Koyote: *shrugs* They'd be the same ones to whine if they didn't have any heroes to help them. Some people will just never be even the tiniest bit happy about anything. Like my Tio Tito, he was the world's worst pessimest.
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and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
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Koyote: The Statesman? You're joking right? He's way up there in the scheme of things. I'm just a poor little barrio girl packing heat.
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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
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Waves and walks out.
[The surrounding street is littered with police cars and broken glass. Flashing blue and red lights give color everything oddly except for the pools of pavement lit by streetlights and an area before a shattered storefront. Police talk amongst each other and on transcievers while a disheveled, balding man seems to be pulling at what hairs remain on the back of his head.]
Harris: Excuse me, sir... Im Steven Harris reporting for Behind the Mask. May I ask you a few questions for the program?
Balding man: Questions? Why not? S'all I got now... who'z gunna answer my questions, that's what I want to know!
Harris: [pause] What is your view of the cities heroes?
Balding man : My view? I hadda perfect view a' dis Marduk guy... Let me tell ya 'bout dat. I been runnin' dis place fer ten years. Ten years! It ain't much, but it's mine, an' I worked hard fer it. Crime ain't nothin' new. Been robbed more times n' I kin count. At's why I keep me a Smith & Wesson under tha counter... but sometimes t'ain't so smart ta use it. Specially these days. Things gettin' more an' more bloody.
Harris: Who do you think is to blame for the rise in cities crime rate?
Balding man: Huh? How 'm I supposed ta know? Lazy bums, all of 'em. Nothing ta do but suck [censored] up their nose while honest guys like me work! But I'll tell ya one thing... da cure is worse dan da problem!
Harris: Are you referring to Paragon's heroes?
Balding man: Heh! Heroes, my ***! [gestures to ruined store] You think da Warriors did dis? Dey was shakin' me down as usual and dis Marduk guy, covered in wierd armour like half da freaks in town, come shootin' in da door. Fills my store wit' smoke and while we're all gaggin' on da fumes plants a bomb right in da middle of da crooks. I'm lucky dat freak didn't send me to da hospital too! Not dat I got anything ta do now...
Harris: What do you think goes through a super hero's mind when they are in a dangerous situation?
Balding man: [yelling now] I'll tell ya what dey DON'T think! How about da thousands a' dollars a' damage day do ta save me from bein' robbed a' hundred bucks! An' dis jerk stands around after as if he was expectin' me ta run up and thank him fer demolishin' my bizness! An' here's da REAL kicker... dis Marduk says he's some immortal Babylonian guy, so da insurance says it's an act a' god! Now those insurance guys, DEY'RE da real crooks!
Harris: What is your view of various anti-hero and anti-mutant groups that believe heroes course more problems then they solve?
Balding man: Dey got dat right. What's a hero ever done dat udder guys ain't also, eh? Even da Rikti... ya tink da super jerks coulda fought 'em demselves? Even if day did, look at all da damage! Statesman dropped two a' dem battle cruisers right on buildin's fulla people! If he's da best a' da best, den dey need a lot a' work!
Harris: What do you think you would do if you had super powers yourself?
Balding man: I'd put my store back together fer one! [agitatedly tears a few more hairs out, then calms down a bit] Look, I done my tour in da navy. Learnt me a few things, an' one thing is ya don't even point no weapon at somethin' ya don't want dead. If I shot laser outta my eyes or some [censored] like that, I'd prolly sign up wit' da cops and use it [censored] little like most cops do dey're guns instead a' flyin' around blastin' anythin' dat moved funny.
Harris: Have you got anything else you would like to say to our viewers?
Balding man: I'll tell ya one thing. If I ever get dis dump hauled out an' in workin' order again, ain't gunna be no freaks allowed within fifty feet. I got my rights!
Harris: Thank you for your time.
(OOC: I though it might be fun to interview some peoples characters and then edit the interview like I did in this topic: Interview with a norm . Imagine your hero is being interviewed by the reporter Steven Harris under the false pretense that he is doing a positive documentary on heroes. Just fill in the blanks between the questions and I'll re-edit them as Steven Harris for Behind the Mask later on to give them a different spin. ))
((OOC This sounded like fun, but I wanted to throw a twist in. I hope you do not mind! If my post is out of line, or does not fit in with the theme of the thread, please let me know and I will remove it right away.
As an additional OOC: I am envisioning that some interviews took place on a television set, while others took place in a "street" setting (I have noticed that many documentaries will switch settings in this fashion) and am presuming that my character's interview would be in a "street" setting.
Girl Genius wears an armored suit. Anyone ever see Bubblegum Crisis? Sort of like that.))
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Girl Genius: Thank you for appearing on mine.
Harris: I beg your pardon?
Girl Genius (tapping helmet) Live Web-Cam. Smile, you are on the Internet!
Harris: So.... you are broadcasting the interview also? Er... live?
Girl Genius: Yes, to my website. The webcam is always running when I am on duty, and you can view the live feed at any time, as long as I am wearing the suit. There are lots of internet viewers on for this!
Harris: I.... see. Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Girl Genius: You know, I wish we had a different title for what I do than "Hero." I'm not especially heroic compared to some of the other people that I have seen in the city. I am just a girl with a suit. But I am proud of the suit! This is the Mark III, and it has worked very well for me. Still a few things to work out of the system, but overall I am extremely pleased with its performance.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Girl Genius: I would have to say that my website has been very rewarding. I wanted to find a way for real people - people without powers, I mean - to see what it was the heroes actually do.... that is where the webcam idea came from in the first place. Have you ever seen reality TV? It is the same sort of idea, but no commercials. It was kind of a slow start, but it has really picked up lately - I am getting close to a million hits a day now.
Girl Genius: The coolest thing is that people participate! Not because they have to, but because they want to. I was very surprised at that. People write in and tell me where they have seen things - clockworks, vahzilok, gang members - and if they saw a hero fighting them. I have been able to track criminal movement all over the city, and every month I publish charts and things for people to look at. Other people analyze the live data feeds on the site, sometimes frame by frame, and then write in and tell me things that they saw that I didn't. It is a lot of work, but I really enjoy it. I was very surprised to find out that a lot of other people enjoy it too. It is a sort of modern-day "neighborhood watch."
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Girl Genius: Um. I have ended up in the hospital a fair few times, that is always embarrasing... I don't know if that is really a drawback though, that is more part of the job... I don't know that there are very many drawbacks to this job, really.
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.
Girl Genius: That is always a scary situation.... what always goes through my mind is that no matter what, we have to get the people out safely. Everything else is second to that.
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?
Girl Genius: The villians don't get it. That, and most of them have done no long term planning whatsoever.
Harris: What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Girl Genius: Depends who it is. Some are more analytical, others are pretty straightforwards, wanting to blast or smash.
Harris: How do you feel about the various anti hero and anti mutant groups that believe heroes cause more problems then they solve? Given the amount of work heroes do for the city this must be quite upsetting.
Girl Genius: On the one hand, I don't always agree with their arguments and philosophies. On the other hand, some of their concerns are valid ones and need to be addressed. That was part of the entire reason for setting up the website and webcam, to gather data and to give people a way to send feedback, good or bad. In the end, we are all in this together, and we have a responsibility to try and solve these problems together. At first I didn't think I would be able to get it set up: but server farms are surprisingly inexpensive these days. I get feedback from anti-mutant and anti-hero groups also; that is not always as pleasant, but it is important.
Harris: and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Girl Genius: (Laughing) Heavens, I am hardly the caliber of crime-fighter to be working with a great hero like Statesman. I have never met him or seen him. Heard some wonderful stories, though!
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
Girl Genius: Again, thank you for appearing on mine. We had a lot of viewers for this interview! I am sure that all of my web visitors enjoyed watching it. What is your contact information and the contact information for your television station? (Takes info) Great, I will update the site tonight when I get back. Thanks for the boost!
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((That night, website is updated with the interview, in both video and text-only formats, and all provided contact information (after being checked to be sure it is correct) is listed on the website also.))
Edit:
DARN those typos! I have vanquished them now! MUA ha ha ha ha!
Excuses me Sir/Madam. (Pause) Hi, Im Steven Harris reporting for Behind the Mask. May I ask you a few questions for the program?
An attractive young women wearing a professional looking suit stops and blinks quizzically before staring at her watch and replying, "Uh, yeah, but it's got to be quick."
Harris: What is your view for the cities heroes?
Young Woman: Them? Umm, well, I guess they're doing something. I'm not sure what all the time. They kind of creep me out if you want the truth. Some of them can just stand there for hours doing nothing. Don't they have jobs or something?
Harris: Have you had any encounters with heroes?
Young Woman: Oh, yeah, there was this one guy. He kept like asking me questions. I kept trying to brush him off and get inside, but he kept bugging me. You know? I was just about ready to use the pepper spray on him. He should get a date.
Harris: Who do you think is to blame for the rise in cities crime rate?
Young Woman: I'm not sure; I guess I could say urban decay. I mean. Have you been to King's Row or Perez Park lately? The city government should enact some urban renewal programs instead of paying for all this hero housing and stuff. Maybe if we had a nice city to live in and our kids had something to do with themselves, we wouldn't need all these heroes.
Harris: What is your view of various anti heroes and anti mutant groups that believe heroes course more problems then they solve?
Young Woman: I think it's a free country and everyone has a right to their opinions. I haven't really formed any opinion on it myself.
Harris: What do you think goes through a super heroes mind when they are in a dangerous situation?
Young Woman: I don't really know, but I sure don't think they spend time noticing what they're thinking at that moment either. Know what I mean? I mean if they over-analyzed it they'd all be dead wouldn't they?
Harris: What do you think you would do if you had super powers yourself?
Young Woman *checks her watch*: Right now I'd use 'em to get this over with so I'm not late for my 1 o'clock appointment. So, if you'll excuse me?
Thank you for your time (said to a rapidly retreating backside)
((OOC: Well had to toss my hat into this ring. Meet Mighty Bio-Man as he takes the interview at his lab in Paragon University's Biology department. ))
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Doctor Erik Sanstad (AKA Mighty Bio-Man): Look Harris, Lets cut the crap shall we? I listen to your show in my lab, and if it werent for the fan base you have among my students I would not be here now. I dont trust you, or the media in general really. They make too much of a mess of things scientific, not to mention the biased views on heroes you spew. Fair and balanced reporting my
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Well the how is simple. Scientific accident stimulating latent biological processes in my body. Sort of like how certain genes are triggered under certain circumstances. I am a xeno-biologist as you know so it was easy enough for me to determine the latent mutant genes in my genome. However, I never had a reason to look for them until after the accident. We were doing a routine dissection on a Ritki cadaver when something caused a massive explosion. It was later determined that the thing had a concealed bomb within its body and I had inadvertently triggered it. The explosion threw me across the lab and into the radiation area. Needless to say I became contaminated quickly. Thankfully, we work with nothing more hazardous than S32, which as radioactivity goes, barely penetrates the skin. That was enough however, for as I was coming to, I was also apparently bathing the area with radiation.
My latent genes had somehow been triggered in self-defense at the Ritki blast, or perhaps the energy blast stimulated the process. To be honest Im not sure. What DID happen however was the mutation also apparently took in the radiation and made that the focal point of defense. The genes triggered a cellular response to the energy and the radiation I was exposed to and adapted. When I was coming to, my body was adjusting my cells at an exponential rate, and equipping them to emit radiation in certain patterns. These patterns stimulated tissue growth and regeneration but somehow blocked the genes known for cancer from going into transcriptional activation.
The students were stunned, as was I. I voluntarily quarantined myself and began an examination right away. I soon found that I could control the radiation emission to a point, as well as alter the emission patterns to either stimulate growth, weaken, or kill cells. Targeting certain areas of a body also produced certain effects depending on the wavelength.
However, I also still set off any kind of Geiger counter I pass, making any attempt of masking my abilities a moot point. I was able to speak with several associates, the NIH, ASM, and the federal government in order to clear me as being non-biohazardous to work with and was thus able to secure my teaching position as long as I keep strict records of my medical state and check in with various research institutes and the CDC on a monthly basis.
Now as to WHY I took the name Mighty Bio-Man and go out acting as a hero, thats a bit harder to explain. I have nothing to avenge, no driving passions to quell, and no real tragedy in my life. I have a loving wife and daughter, a good career, and a wonderful job. It was my students who suggested the name, as well as the bio-hazard symbol for my outfit. I refuse to wear spandex or the like however. Ill stick with jeans and a sweatshirt thank you!
But I help people, quite honestly, because I can. The first time when I was out of the hospital after gaining control of my powers, I passed an alley with a group of gang-bangers trying to threaten an old lady.
I could have walked away, let some hero handle it. But let me ask you something. If you could help someone, and you didnt do it, how would you feel?
So I did the only thing I could think of, and that was help the old woman. I suppose its snowballed since then. I like to help, and I think I do that both with my research and with being a hero. Im nothing more than someone who is trying to help. Like an officer or a fireman, I merely aid those who need it.
Ill spare you the bit about how Im also making this world better for my daughter. I think that bit is self-explanatory.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Making a difference. It may not seem like we accomplish much at times, but I can see it. It used to be faculty and students feared leaving the university at night. Now they can walk free and know that they are safe. I see children playing again and people honestly looking happier. I do what I do for them, my family, and everyone.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
As with any job there are drawbacks. That goes for life in general as well. I have a hard time shopping without being noticed. Its not like I wear a mask, and a secret identity is simply not going to happen with me always emitting radiation. I fear for my wife and daughter, as well as for my students and university. I have problems going into movies unless the projector booth is shielded in some way
However, I also know that if I tuned a blind eye to the world, if I just ignored the problems I saw with all the power I have to help, I could never look into the mirror again. I could not look at my daughter or my wife, because I would know that I could help and I simply was not doing it.
Remember, all that evil needs to succeed in the world is for good men to do nothing. Ignorance may be bliss Mr. Harris, but it also makes one a slave.
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.
Frankly, it scares the crap out of me. Whenever I see a situation like that I do my best to weigh every option before I move. I think Ive been lucky so far, but the possibility of something going wrong does frighten me. But it does not stop me. If everyone were to quit because they could hurt someone or might be hurt themselves, then we would never go outside would we? Police would never act, and firemen would never do their jobs. Wars would be lost without a single shot. LIFE is dangerous Mr. Harris, and inevitably fatal. None of us are getting out of it alive, but we can fight, we can make things better, and we can live without fear holding us back.
Harris: How do you feel about people that use their powers for crime like the outcast or the super villains we are starting to see around the city?
What do you mean STARTING to see? Read a book sometime Mr. Harris. One can clearly see the mutant strain of humanity being present THROUGHOUT the ages. We have called many things mere myth and tried our best to explain it away but Powers have always been with us. Shall I draw a corollary between men of myth and the acts we see every day? Beowulf, Hercules, Solomon, all men myths were written about but we see such strength and wisdom here and now. Likewise, we have seen villainy such as Grendel, Goblins, and Lycanthropy. Certain evils men have spoken about are also existent across cultures and ages. Lycanthropy is a perfect example of this. Almost EVERY culture has some sort of shape-shifter. The same can be said of vampirism. Mankind has ALWAYS faced evil with powers beyond mortal man. Nevertheless, mortal man fought back, and had heroes then as well!
Why we see so many heroes and villains now is anyones guess. I dont like seeing someone abuse gifts or hurting people, be they powered or not. However, I think its ignorant to say that we have not seen the like before. Really Mr. Harris, as a journalist I would think you would read more on a subject like this.
Harris: What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Probably the same thing that goes through a normal persons mind when they commit such acts. Justification. Most of these criminals are humans and think like we do. Even the aliens show similar psychology. Clear cut Good and Evil is never the case. In fact most villains are convinced that what they do, they do for the betterment of themselves, others, or even all mankind. Few villains ever truly think I think Ill go out and randomly maim today.
It usually starts small with thugs thinking that they have some power, so they should use it to better their life. Simple selfishness on one level, but as biological instinct goes they are merely using their powers like any animal that has an advantage
to TAKE the advantage. We as humans however can rise above our instincts and see that we are hurting others. These poor misguided souls who use their powers to hurt others learn all too quickly that not only others hate such behavior but also they will be fought every step of the way. This goes for the Super villains just as much as for any street thug.
Harris: How do you feel about the various anti-hero and anti-mutant groups that believe heroes cause more problems then they solve? Given the amount of work heroes do for the city this must be quite upsetting.
On one hand I support their right to free speech and commend them for speaking their minds. However, on the other hand I would ask them to walk outside and truly ask themselves for ALL the heroes to quit. That includes police, firemen, doctors, and anyone who could be called a hero. Do they truly think that the people who abuse their powers would stop if heroes were not there? What about cases in countries where there never WAS a hero and villains simply took over because no one stood up? Its easy to cast blame at someone, and heroes as you put it, are an easy target.
If they TRULY think that the heroes are the problem, then how do they solve the problems like the Ritki? Do they think aliens such as them care if heroes are here or not? It was normal HUMAN men and women who first found the Ritki, and even then, they could have come to attack us even if we had not met them first.
Blaming heroes for such things is akin to blaming people of color for crimes, or any other racial epithet. Its simply ignorant and uneducated.
If these groups truly fear and hate people because of what they do or what powers they were born with, how are they any different from the KKK or anti-[censored] movements? Hate is hate, no matter what light you cast it in, or what excuse you use to cover it up. I detest such ignorance, and can even see how such hatred has even caused several mutants to become killers. To defend themselves or avenge others for the abuses of anti-mutant groups. Sounds like a new civil rights problem to me, only what these groups fail to realize is that many of the people they torment could easily destroy them, and yet they DONT. They dont because the tormented know its wrong. That is the real difference between the two. Id like to turn the original question around and ask, how many gangs and mutants would be out there hurting people and lashing out if anti-mutant activists DIDNT torment them so? Think about that one.
Harris: Finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
I have not worked alongside him, but I did have the opportunity to attend a seminar he was at, showing his physical prowess for the academic community. He was probably one of the nicest people Ive ever met. Kind heart and a good head all rolled into one. Statesman is an example of humanity reaching beyond and achieving something beautiful. I can only hope all of us reach that point someday.
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
I have to admit, this was more pleasant than I had thought it would be. I still have reservations about the media and I hope you dont mind, but I will monitor closely how you air this interview. My lawyer is on retainer you understand, and I would HATE to hear something I said taken out of context.
Pleasure speaking with you Mr. Harris.
((OOC: No problem at all Jennifer. Really credit for whole thing should go to Damaa I kind of took...er.....got..... the idea her :P))
((Couldn't resist the following post as reply. However keep in mind as far as most people knows Harris is a nice guy))
Harris was pissed off. This was the side of him the public never saw and now back in the studio no one would see the out burst he was having. Only the people who knew him. His assistant Sarah Jenkins was getting the worse of it.
"For *beep* sake Sarah you didn't check that that little *beeping* jumped up hero was taping me.
I want you to get online and check want the *beep* she puts on that site. Then I want you to find out if she has copywrite on the idea for a hero reality show and if she hasn't you *beeping* well better get it. The *beep* thing could be a gold mine."
The thought of money and ratings calmed him down.
"Now go and make me some *beeping* coffee or something."
Harris walked off slamming the door behind him. This was one of his better days.
He took out his phone and dialed a number.
"James, I want you to find out who booked Dr Sanstad on the show and have them fired.......(pause)......because I don't like being insulted by people on my own dam show. Besides the interview is useless. That guy has already got a team of dam lawyers on stand by to check how we air it....(pause)... On second thought... maybe there is a way around it. Keep a hold of that tape. It could be just what we are looking for.
((OOC - I swear I'm nothing like Harris in real life :P ))
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Harris walked off slamming the door behind him. This was one of his better days.
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Sarah came back into his office later with a cup of coffee, some printouts, and news. "Bad news," she sighed. "The site is not only legit, but apparantly she has three copyrights, seven patents, and is registered as an educational/nonprofit organization. Legal is still doing the analysis, but John says it looks pretty bulletproof." She put the file down on his desk. "She doesn't even accept advertising.... sorry."
((OOC edit: Girl Genius's "super power" is her intellect, not her suit.))
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Xaddak: Um, no problem, Steven. Anytime.
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Xaddak: It's a bit of a long story, and I don't know if I'd call myself a hero in the strictest sense of the word, but it boils down to getting revenge on the Clockwork and pitching in where ever else I can.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Xaddak: Being a hero itself! That, and it's great fun. *laughs a bit*
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Xaddak: *nods* Getting beaten unconcious and struggling to hit the button on the Medicom patch isn't really a reward, is it?
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.
Xaddak: Usually it's something along the lines of "ok-focus-kill-that-guy-heal-this-friend-don't-hit-the-civvie-heal-this-guy-hit-that-guy" and so on.
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?
Xaddak: Idiots, the lot of them. Oh, sure, they get rich, or powerful, or whatever they lust after, but if they get too tough, somebody like Statesman'll come and knock 'em down anyways. *shrugs*
Harris: What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Xaddak: Probably, "Man, I'm gonna be so rich after this job... OW! What was tha-", and then they fall unconcious.
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.
Xaddak: I say every hero should stop hero-ing all at once some day and watch how fast the city gets ***** and pillaged without heroes.
Harris: And finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Xaddak: Can't say I have, but I hear he's a great guy.
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.
Xaddak: Again, anytime, Steven! *walks off with a wave at the crowd*
Oh why not.
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Gamma Vortex: No trouble at all Steven.
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Gamma Vortex: Well, I was born with my... 'powers' if you would like to call them that... My road to becoming a hero was pretty straight foward, crime in the city was just becoming unmanagable, something had to be done.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Gamma Vortex: The satisfaction I get knowing I'm making the world a better place.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Gamma Vortex: You mean dispite the fact I put my life on the line daily to defend people I don't even know, some of which consider me to be a freak of society?...
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.
Gamma Vortex: Scary indeed... usually the upmost thing in my mind is how to disable the aggressor as quickly as possible so the civilians can escape.
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?
Gamma Vortex: I believe they have been misled by some greater force. But this doesn't excuse their evil actions, they should be exterminated immediatly.
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Gamma Vortex: Pleasure... unfortuneatly most of these sickos commit crimes just to get their jollies and have fun.
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.
Gamma Vortex: Considering I'm a hero and a mutant I tend to look at them in a very poor light, ridiculing someone based solely on their origin is ridiculous.
and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Gamma Vortex: I'm afraid I've never experienced that honor Steven, but I hear he is quite a noble leader.
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
Gamma Vortex: Heh, no problem Steven. And those compliments really do go a long way... Have a good night.
((Cool lets try..hope yall will be able to understand what GJ is saying..haha))
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Ha. No prob cuz. Itz jus crunk dat ya got a chance ta holla at ya boi.
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Ya cuz, fo sho!! Ima mutant dat waz bowne in dis crunk city in da ghetto of da KR. Big up ta da tights from da Row. Ya can say my life waz iz an average tight. Parents waz capped by doze punk azz skulls and hellions. My big brah waz turned inta a Lost. So I promised myself dat my lil brah and sista or ne oda cuz wuld go dru wut i went dru. Ya heard.
Harris: Word! Now what would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Crunk question. Hmmm..well cuz I wuld say da faces of da people wen ya save dem, especially doze shawties out dere. Dat iz alwayz rewardin, ya heard.....
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Nah not really cuz...I dink Ima doin da rite dang, ya heard. Yah fo sho da long hourz are ruff but ya kno we can dill wid dat junk, we gotz ta dill wid dat junk.
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.
Ell' yah datz a scary situation cuz. I try not ta let doze situationz com up, ya heard. But dey sumtimez com up, so wen dat junk doze com up I will put myself in front of dat danja and punch till I fall fo sho....
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?
I feel fo dem cuz...I once used my supah strength and tough skin fo bad dangs jus ta help my folks live dru hard times ya kno but my brah made me realize dat junk waz wrong but fo doze punks out dere who uze ya blessin fo evil reason will soon get wut comin ta ya...
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Nudan cuz, wid all da heros in da PC dey kno we goin ta be dere. So i jus dink dey do dat ta drive us crazy cuz. Cauz eva time dey do sumdang we com round and shut dat ish down, ya heard.
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.
Yah cuz dat iz supah messed up. We go round riskin our life ta save ya and help ya ta live in peace but ya dont like dat junk, but yo we tights and we half ta dill wid dat junk, ya heard. And we will still continue ta save ya da next time ya in trouble even if ya dont feel us and datz fo sho.
Harris: And finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Ha. Cuz I wished i hav worked wid da cuz befo but neva hav. But I dont consida him da best out da, yah wuld be crunk and a honor ta bust up sum bustaz wid da cuz but ta me I honored and crunk wen I bust up sum evil wid ne tight out dere cuz I gotz much respect fo nebody who iz willin ta risk dere life fo anoda and ta bring da PC ta wut it use ta be, ya heard. Dere iz no best among da tights. We are all crunk ta da fullest, ya heard.
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
Nah cuz dink ya fo havin me and showin much love fo me. Yall be safe and I will alwayz be dere ta bounce on evil head. Holla!
(lights fade up Harris looks over to camera man then points down, camera lowers to show small man(?) in chair with multifacited eyes, hard chitin plates and a large C on his chest.)
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Roach happy to be on program. Roach thank funny talking man for asking Roach to talk today.
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
From what Roach remember, Roach was just a Roach. Was happy being Roach. Roach lived in Funny Robed Glowing Eye man place, and ate Funny Robed Glowing Eye Man magic things. Roach had been Eating things like that for years. Suddenly Roach was no longer small. Was huge!! Roaches brain was suddenly aware of what Roach was. Roach was now a Hero. Roach knew that Funny Robed Glowing Eye Men would not like Roach. So Roach ran away.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Free Food. Roach can walk into any Eating Place and the owners give Roach food so Roach will leave fast.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Roach long for the simplier times that Roach had, but is happy to meet new people.
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.
Roach not understand question. Funny talking man use too many big words.
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?
Roach Will Smash bad men. That What Roach does.
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
When Roach find them, Roach's Fist.
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.
Roach remember time when just walking down street, saw Deadface Badmen taking purse from uniformed PolicePerson. If uniformed PolicePerson can't protect themselves from Deadface Badmen, then what hope do regular People have without Heroes like Roach?
and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Roach never see Statesman. Roach think he tall.
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
Roach say, If you Badman..and you see Roach...You better run...Cause when Roach catch you...ROACH SMASH!!!
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Solar Inferno: Thanks for having me, Steve. I think it's great what you're doing, getting the voice of the super-powered out there.
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Solar Inferno: It pretty much seemed like the best career opportunity for me. Once my mutation kicked in, it just made sense. You see, the more I am exposeed to sunlight, the more heat my body produces. In fact, if I were to walk around even without just my mask and gloves, I'd burn down everything within ten feet. So, after that ill fated job at the library, public service just seemed like the job for me.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Solar Inferno: Well, I'd like to say the fame, the fortune and the women, but since I don't really get much of any of that, I'm going to go with the fact I never have to punch a clock, just the clockworks.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Solar Inferno: Well, mostly, it's expenive. I've replaced this suit about 17 times now. Fire-retardant spandex is not cheap, but bullets are. Funny how that is.
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.
Solar Inferno: You know, Steve, I don't find a situation with the possibility of civilian casualties more scary than any other. The truth is, for everyone complaining about the scorched clothes or the extra sunburn, it's one less person complaining about a Hellion's knife in their ribs.
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?
Solar Inferno: Have you seen an outcast's costume? It's a t-shirt. Wow. If that was all the originality I had, I suppose I might try street thuggery too. In all honesty, it doesn't matter, powers or not, there are always some bad apples. You've got crime in every profession. Crooked cops, politicians on the take, even professional athletes have their share of criminals. Why should the superpowered be any different?
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Solar Inferno: Greed. Envy. Anger. Lack of mommy's love. I'm sure they all have their reasons, I just don't particularly care.
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.
Solar Inferno: Actually, I fully support their cause. In fact, I'm custom ordering some t-shirts for them. They have big yellow letters on the back that read "Don't save me, please" I figure, that much less work for the rest of us. Besides, it's a bit of Darwinism in action, as the stupid are weeded out.
and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Solar Inferno: Well, me and the Statesman go way back. He's a great croquet player you know? Actually, I've never met him, but I have met Ms. Liberty. But then, who hasn't known Ms. Liberty, if you know what I mean?
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
Solar Inferno: Thank you Steve. I really enjoyed this. Oh, and I really am sorry about the chair.
*gets up to reveal a charred seat, still smoking*
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She put the file down on his desk. "She doesn't even accept advertising.... sorry."
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Harris had his feet up at the desk and flicked through the papers.
"Forget about that for now. I want you to get me the tape with the Dr Sanstad interview."
He put his hand behind his head and smiled at the idea he had had.
"We can't edit his interview how we want, then fine but wouldn't it be shame if his own radiation powers accidentally wiped out parts of the video."
He smiled to himself. The idea was gold, at least he thought so. All it would need was some careful editing and cleaver effects.
((OOC: WHOOF! I just re-read what I posted last night, and man do I sound like an arrogant *******. Forgive me for that one. Oh, and I'm looking forward to see how you "alter" the tape. Careful how you do it however. Any good scientist will be able to tell if you "Cut" and "Pasted." On the other hand, if your FX team is good enough you could get away with it.))
Roberts, head of the legal staff of Harris's show leaned in.
"Hey, I did some back-checking on Dr. Sanstad. He not only has his OWN laywers, but those of the university as well! Seems Paragon U. is kinda rabid to keep their hands on their own super-powered professor. I can pull some strings but I'm not gonna assure you anything."
Roberts then tossed a file folder on Harris's desk.
"Guy is mostly clean except for a few parking tickets, which he paid in full. That also has info on his wife and kid, including an address. Amazing what a few well placed cash payments will do."
Roberts grinned and gave a thumbs up to Harris.
"If you interview them, be careful. His wife is not a cape, but she is a leader in information security. Several of her programs are the industry standard, and she has a slew of papers in major computer journals. Not soft ones either, the hardcore jargon mags."
"Good luck on this one Harris. I'd love to see you get this guy after he flunked my son. I'll get back to you on the laywer issue."
Roberts quickly left and closed the door behind him.
((OOC: If you think you sound arrogant what must I sound like :P))
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"Good luck on this one Harris. I'd love to see you get this guy after he flunked my son. I'll get back to you on the laywer issue."
Roberts quickly left and closed the door behind him.
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Harris looked at the file for a while trying to think. It was true. To pull this off he would have to be careful. There could be no back lash on him or his show, especially the legal kind.
He leaned forward and turned on the intercom.
"Sarah, I want you to send one of the camera crews down to Paragon University. Get them to ask the students how they feel about having super heroes as tutors. Tell them to keep the questions light hearted. We have to be careful with this one..... You can go along with them if you want."
He thought for a second.
"but first get me a coffee."
Harris: First of all I would like to thank you for taking the time to appear on the program.
Packrat: Thanks Mr. H, glad to be here. Wow, so many lights! Is it always this hot??
Harris: Could you tell the viewers at home a little bit about how and why you became a hero.
Packrat: I didn't really have a choice. I was made like..this..when I was ten or so, I don't really remember. Anyhow..after I got away it just seemed the right thing to do.
Harris: What would you say is the greatest reward for being a hero?
Packrat" Mmm....I don't know. The fame is kind of nice. I guess the best thing so far was when I helped a little boy find his mom. I bought him ice cream. She was a little afraid of me, but her boy thought I was a giant plushy toy and asked her to take me home. It was pretty funny.
Harris: Have you ever found there is any drawback to being a hero?
Packrat: Yes. You can't really have friends that aren't paranormal. See, criminals watch for things like that, even a little Skull jerk can get a group of his buddies and tackle a friend of yours when you're not around. It gets lonely.
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.
Packrat: It is. Sometimes, people get so lost in their thoughts that they walk right into a crossfire. You have to be sure to keep the baddie's attention on you so they don't try to take a hostage or something. It can be rough.
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?
Packrat: How can I feel? They take advantadge of people that can't help themselves, and try to keep people from living happy lives. That's just wrong.
What do you think is going through these criminals minds when they commit these acts?
Packrat (laughs) Oh, I'm no psychologist. I couldn't even begin to guess.
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.
Packrat: Not really. Everyone has a right to beleive what they want. In some cases, we *do* cause more damage than the criminals we're fighting. Besides, people get scared..they see me, or someone flying, or something and they get scared. That's all.
Harris: and finally, have you ever worked along side the Statesman? What is he like?
Packrat (Laughs) I've never so much as seen Paragon's Greatest Hero. I did meet the Back Alley Brawler once though...such a hunk.
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
Packrat: Hey no, thank you. This has been fun. Remember, the King's Row Crusaders can be found in King's Row, call us anytime!
(OOC: I though it might be fun to interview some peoples characters and then edit the interview like I did in this topic: Interview with a norm . Imagine your hero is being interviewed by the reporter Steven Harris under the false pretense that he is doing a positive documentary on heroes. Just fill in the blanks between the questions and I'll re-edit them as Steven Harris for Behind the Mask later on to give them a different spin. ))
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