106.1 - after all it was rock and roll

[hard_talker]

[this week's broadcast starts out with the same old song, but with a new twist: just a little bit techno! Harry lets his favorite song play out to the end, this week]

That's how it goes, folks, that's how it goes. You know it, I know it, and anyone out there who doesn't know it is gonna figure it out sooner or later. That's right, it's Monday at 10 PM, and this is your friend Hard Harry, givin' it to you straight on the regular schedule for old times' sake.

Speakin' of old times ... no, you know what, that was too fuckin' easy. Let's just not even bother. Instead, let's roll out the red carpet for Jack, Katherine, Gilroi, Emma ... annnd in case you missed the memo, the Doctor is back. Hide your celery, boys 'n' girls, no stalk is safe. Heh heh heh...

As for the latest and greatest news around Castle Wonderfuck, we've got some really weird surveys goin' around this week. If you're looking for something a little saner to wrap your brain around, someone's lookin' to start a proper welcoming committee, and my friend Hermione's collecting any good memories you might have've this place.

[there's the tell-tale sound of the pop tab on a soda can, and a pause before he continues] On the whole, it seems like you people are really on the ball right now with keepin' on top of things and knowin' what's goin' down. Almost makes me feel like you don't even need me, like I could go into early retirement, and stop stickin' my stupid nose in what everyone else here does. Just sit here in my spinny chair with a hand down my pants like the dude in Longview, giving absolutely zero fucks... man ....

[he sighs, almost wistfully]

.... Nope, you know, on second thought, I'd rather be six feet under. Sorry folks, you're stuck with my nosy ass, either 'till someone gets sick of my loud mouth and shuts me up for good, or the castle's had enough of my shit and kicks me back home, where I've got a long, illustrious career in juvenile detention waitin' for me. Fun fact: fuckin' with the FCC was the most fun I think I ever had, back home.

Just shows to go you, some people just can't stand a kid who speaks his mind. [he burps unceremoniously into the journal, then takes another sip of his soda] ... Lucky for you, I don't have much ammo in me, tonight, so you just get the music. 'Less, of course, any of you have anythin' you feel like phonin' in about. Lines're open!

[and with that, he will just go ahead and let the music play! enjoy it, folks]

Comments

[wilder]

Heh, guess so.

Don't worry about it.

[hard_talker]

Do I sound worried? Pssht. [aka: thanks, dude, you're awesome]

So ... you're seriously not annoyed that I got my ass kicked by a girl?

[wilder]

[Oh great, this again]

No, why would I care about getting your ass kicked by a girl?

[hard_talker]

It's some dumbass thing people have back where I'm from, that "Real Men" aren't supposed to let it happen. I happen to know for a fact that it's bullshit: Nora kicks my ass on a regular basis, and girls are just plain fucking scary.

[wilder]

Oh. That stupid thing.

[a sigh] Of course it's bullshit. In Tethe'alla, it's believed that women are better fighters then men- I never heard of this "Real Men" crap until I got here.

[hard_talker]

... Jesus, that's gotta be terrifying, then. [considering he knows Zelos is training Nora, well. he's got some idea]

[wilder]

Heh heh...you have noooo idea. [YES HIS LADY STUDENTS ARE VERY ADEPT AT DESTROYING THINGS HE'S QUITE PROUD B) ]

[hard_talker]

I think, in this case? Ignorance is pretty fuckin' close to bliss.

[wilder]

[a chuckle] I'll be sure to protect you if we ever end up in my world.

[hard_talker]

Hopefully, by then, I might be able to protect myself.

[wilder]

I'd hope so. And if not- hey! Weaker monsters always make for great practice.

[hard_talker]

Yup, 'cuz nothin' says impressive like "Hey, look, I killed a tiny thing because I could".

[wilder]

Hey don't laugh- those weak monsters can be real dangerous if you let their packs grow too big.

[hard_talker]

Yeah, but if you're just practicing it's just one at a time, right?

[wilder]

[...]

Sometimes?

[hard_talker]

[SO UNSURE]

Annnnnd how long do people usually train before they go out and try and actually kill these things?

[wilder]

Depends on the person! I think I had a month or two...?

[hard_talker]

Waitwaitwait, hold on, are you telling me I actually should've been fighting monsters by now?!

[wilder]

[a chuckle] Probably not, unless you were really pushing it. I had powers to develop so it was different for me.

[hard_talker]

Right, the magic and shit. [that helps, actually. that helps a lot. he sighs, relieved] For a minute you were makin' me feel like I was seriously behind the ball, here.

[wilder]

Right!

Nah, you're fine. Even if were behind for normal Tethe'allans, you come from a world where fighting wasn't part of your life. It's only to be expected it'd take a bit more for you.

[hard_talker]

Okay, I know I'm gonna regret saying this in about three seconds, but: you really are a cool guy.

[wilder]

Hahaha, well of course I am the great Zelos Wilder! About time you saw it! ♥

[Regret it yet?]