Before this next chapter, I know this is going to sound a little strange, would any of you guys want a sequel to chapter 2? Mind you it would be no holds barred (I'm thinking of using Velvet) so tell me what you think.
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Electrical Arc Radio:
Jaune has always had issues with talking to people in person. He was clumsy, bashful, and a hopeless flirt which made him lose almost nay confidence with talking to people before he entered Beacon. However when a new idea comes up for Beacon as a way to relieve stress, Jaune finds he has an aptitude for it.
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It was a dreary night in Vale, the sky was pitch black and rain came down like bad vibes all around the city. Still, there was something cozy about looking out of your dorm and seeing those twinkling lights off in the distance, in a way it was perfect night to settle in with a cozy cup of tea and chat with friends while the cold raged outside. For Jaune Arc, however, he was engaging in his newest, and most favorite, hobby.
"Yes it's a cold, cold night out there folks but let me throw something on the fire that might warm you up. This is "Personality" by Johnny Mercer! I hope you ladies and gentlemen enjoy." Jaune said, relaxing in his comfy chair as the upbeat song played all across Beacon's radio system and even into Vale.
"Electrical Arc Radio" was an idea Jaune had come up with in order to help Beacon seem a little more affectionate. Despite being a total wad in normal conversation, he had a knack for getting that "radio host" charm with his announcements. Pyrrha and his team were pretty encouraging and supportive as well as Team RWBY (even Weiss surprisingly) and the students seemed to like it too.
As the song neared its end Jaune heard his longtime companion and best bro Ren come through the door carrying a couple mugs of steaming cocoa. Together the two were pretty enjoyed throughout Beacon with Ren's calming voice contrasting with Jaune's quirky humor.
The last final notes played and Jaune pressed the "talk" button once again.
"Did you ladies and fellas like that? Well I hope you all are taking care of yourselves, I don't know what I'd do if you got sick." he finished sweetly, pressing play on "Worry Worry Worry" by the Three Sons.
"Man, I still can't believe we get to do this for free." Ren chuckled, sliding over a cup of the steaming chocolate liquid which Jaune happily drank. For the most part the two co-hosted the station in the evening where they'd play some classics and project "chill vibes" as Sun had called it. They'd both gotten a lot of love from the teaching staff and the students for providing everyone with a little humor.
When they weren't directly hosting the station would play reruns of Jaune's special playlist and at 6 PM sharp the two would return to the studio and finish their homework while hosting their favorite station.
As the last few notes played Jaune picked up a small piece of paper from a similar pile and began to read. "Well I thank everyone who had tuned in just to listen to that, and now of course it's time to read some fan mail. Julia writes: 'Dear Jaune and Ren, I hope you two get this in good health, my team and I enjoy your station and listen to it while we work', we have an upcoming mission and I can't wait to hear the station when I get back."
Ren decided to chime in as Jaune finished. "Well thanks for that Julia please be careful on your next mission, we can hardly wait for you to return."
And so the night carried on, the duo answering more fan mail and just chatting with eachother as time ticked by. Jaune had mostly taken over the role of providing some commentary while Ren reported on the more important stuff.
"In other news, the Vytal festival is coming up and I know each and every one of you can't wait to try out for it." Jaune said jovially, sipping on his hot drink. "Well all I can do is wish you all good luck, you'll have to compete with the lovely ladies of Team RWBY, CFVY, and of course my own favorite: Team JNPR."
"You're right about that, my partner, Nora Valkyrie, threatened to waterboard us with maple syrup if we didn't let her compete so if we need to get a little viscous, just remember that it isn't personal." The two laughed as they continued onward with their news story.
"To everyone who has the misfortune of having Professor Port for survival skills, remember you have that big project due this Friday. So if you need to pull some all-nighters I would begin that now." Jaune continued, leaning back in his chair as he could almost hear the collective groan from Port's students. "And if the distinguished professor is listening right now, please, on behalf of your students, dial the talking back would you."
Ren smirked as the two shared another quiet laugh, he supposed that is was good to throw your listeners a bone every once in awhile. Suddenly the studio's phone began to ring and Ren's team leader reached over to pick it up.
"Well, well, well, speak of the devil. Professor Port what can we do for you?" Jaune smirked as the portly professor could be heard muttering something inaudible.
"Wha-? Oh yes! My boy I take great offence to your insult of me talking to much, my students love my stories!" Professor Port said jovially, no doubt making some silly pose. "But you can make it up to Mr. Arc, would you please play me 'Orange Coloured Sky' by Mr. King Cole please!"
"Well I don't want detention so you got it Professor! Enjoy."
"Capital my dear boy, consider yourself forgiven."
The dulcet notes began to play as both the hosts found themselves staring at the clock. 9:47 already? Time sure did fly by when you made the most of it entertaining the school's faculty and student body. Ren yawned tiredly as both he and his friend shared a nearly invisible nod, it was about time to head off for the night.
Minutes later at Nat King Cole's masterpiece chimed its end.
Jaune leaned forward and smiled happily, and a little lazily. "I hope you liked that, Nat King Cole is something isn't he? Well we gotta head off for the night, be careful and be safe everyone!"
Jaune turned on the automatic playlist and the two hosts gathered themselves and left, flicking off the light switch for another night...
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So yeah, a short one I know but it seemed kinda wholesome to me. The next update will be "Among Friend's and Monsters" and I'll hopefully have another chapter of "Needle in a Haystack" by Thanksgiving.
XOXOXO
CoffeyJoe