The Mighty News - 16 April 2007

[Wyvern]

Programs displayed on screens across the Pen gradually fade to black in accordance with the current transmission schedule. Their images are promptly replaced by that of the official Mighty News broadcasting station, accompanied by a rather typical trumpet-driven news medley. The cameras pan around the all-too-familiar sturdy news table where Bob Soluberrin sits, focussing on his all-too-tidy news reporter hairline before shifting to an all-too-comfortable camera angle. Bob Soluberrin shuffles his all-too-linear news sheets in an all-too-orderly manner, then stares towards the cameras with a stone expression... all to strengthen the station's reputation as a news source, of course.

 

"This is Bob Soluberrin, reporting to you briefly from this evening's Mighty News slot." Bob stares at the news document in front of him and smiles. "At the top of the hour: color returns to the Pen. As I'm sure you're now aware, technicolor has been restored to this show and to the Mighty Pen Keep at larget. While the shift in color has had little effect on my 'one size fits all colors' wardrobe, it is worth pointing out and thanking the skillled enchanters who fixed it. Feel free to extend your thanks to them the next time you see them... tell them that Bob Soluberrin sent you *cue corny news reporter point and wink*. If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions regarding the layout and look of the Pen, you can feel free to pass those along to the enchanters as well."

 

Bob clears his throat a bit and shuffles his papers, tossing out two or three Almost Dragonic advertisements that were sent to him from an anonymous source and turning to the next item on his list.

 

"In further news, the lack of news sources from other pennites has suggested that people are still attempting to send their news items to the former pirate news broadcaster, referred to only as 'El Wyverno.' While details are sketchy at this point, we implore you to not to send any of your current Pen news items to this dastardly reptilian vigilante, as he is sure to mock and defame important issues in a careless manner. Please redirect the mailing of your news items to the Mighty Pen News Broadcasting Headquarters at the Mighty Pen Keep. We here at the Mighty News are more than happy to cater to any of your news-related needs in a thorough and professional manner."

 

Bob Soluberrin nods and shuffles through his papers until he reaches the final sheet. He clears his throat a bit before continuing.

 

"Speaking of professional news, I would just like to warn the more staunch and orderly viewers of our show that a special report will be made in the near future from a young lady who is less-than-experienced when it comes to reporting. We here at the Mighty News are offering her a foot in the door of sorts, and have asked for a short report on a topic from her on our show as a rights of passage. Don't be surprised by any unfamiliar faces."

 

With that, Bob Soluberrin sets down his news sheets and waves to the camera. Screens across the Pen slowly fade to black to the tune of a muted trumpet...

[Whisky in Babylon]

The lights slowly flicker on for the young intern, now trying her hand at her very first mini-broadcast. She sits there before the camera messing with her dull grey suit for a second before a coarse whisper comes from off camera. "Psst... your on!" Her head jerks up and she gives her best smile.

 

"Good Evening and welcome to the Mini Cast, with me Whisky Hotshots Mallone." She fidgets with the plain paper infront of her, nothing writen on them save for a small stick figure fighting a bear on the upper left corner.

 

"For my very first story..." (Insert dramatic news music) "The Chat Box... a pleasent way to chat away the time and become closer.... or a deadly innocent eating monster, out for your blood and the blood of your children?...Find out more in a second..."

 

 

.................

 

"Welcome back...After observing and being an active part of the Chat Box, its darker side started to become apparent. While it is a great place to get to know people just make sure you have a few sins on your record."

 

Dramatic pause

 

"Does the Chat box enjoy, Chinese? Ramen? Italian?... No, its far more sinister than that. So what does the Chat Box enjoy for a snack...I'll tell you... Flesh of the Innocent... Pure of soul and heart beware, do not stand too close to the Chat Box or you may be next."

 

There was a sudden long silence. Whisky places her hand to her ear nodding a few times..."Yeah...uh-huh....This just in! Another Chat Box has shown up claiming to be the real chat box!!.... We'll have updates as the story unfolds!"

 

The Camera turns dramaticly and so Whisky spins on her chair to meet it all dramatic like. "In other news, expect Pen Weather to be brown as usual." Whisky leans back in her chair, pushing a lock of red hair behind her ear before again shuffling through the plain peices of paper.

 

"Well that is all for the very first Mini Cast... Thank you and have a lovely Evening!" She winks to the camera as the lights slowly fade to black!.