"Hi! You're watching 'Question Corner', and I'm your host, Kale." I said, wearing a soft, purple turtleneck and dark, blue jeans, "Today, we have with us 327th Star Corps Commander Bly!" I pointed to my left when the Commander came on stage, and, instantly, the crowd began to cheer. Watching this, I felt like his reaction was similar to that of Wolffe's: tough, no-nonsense, and protocol. However, he did have something that set him apart from Wolffe and that was the corner of his lip trying not to twitch upwards.
When Bly was within reach, I extended my hand to his and, after the traditional handshake, I said, "Please, have a seat." while pointing to his chair. Nodding, he came and sat down before placing his helmet off to the side of him.
"Thank you for coming, Bly." I began, as I picked up the cards from the table, "I know it's not easy taking your time off to do this"
"It means a lot that you invited me."
"Well, now that you're here, are you ready for some questions?" I smile slightly, "Because, some of them are going to be pretty crazy." as anticipation breaches my tone.
"I don't see any reason not to be ready."
"I like your attitude. From, 'Skyrela the Angel', 'Can you shoot a blaster with your feet?'"
He opened his mouth, ready to answer whatever came his way, but stopped and hesitated. Raising his brow, his mouth twitched downwards in the moment of awkwardness. I think he expected many things, but I don't think he expected that.
"Can we ask a different question?"
"No, no! No, no." I waved my finger at him like a little mother, "It's a question. So, I have to ask it, and you have to answer it."
"Then, no, I can't shoot a gun with my feet."
"Could you try to demonstrate it for us?"
"No." He blurted; shocked that I'd push it that far.
"Hey, she asked it, not me, so I at least have to try." I shrugged as I changed cards, "'Sithlord8665' asks, 'Is General Secura a great leader?'"
"She is." He took in a breath. Probably, pleased the topic didn't relate to 'feet shooting', "It's an honor to serve under her."
"'Jedi-TARDIS-Chick101' wants to know 'What was your opinion of the Lurmen's attitude towards the war?'"
"I was...skeptical at first that someone wouldn't want to defend their homeland, but the Lurmen proved themselves when it counted. Which, truth be told, impressed me even more."
I braced my elbow on the armrest and laid my chin on my fist, "How so?"
"Well," Bly scratched at his chin, "not only did they eventually stand up for their rights, but they were capable fighters as well. So, the fact that, they knew they could handle themselves, but they still chose to stay with their conviction impresses me. That's not easy."
"From, 'Ahsokatano191'. She asks, ''Why did you decide to have the tattoos on your face? Also, what do they represent?'"
"I didn't put much thought behind the tattoo, but I wanted it on my face because the rest of me is covered up." He spread out his gloved hands as proof, "There isn't anywhere else I could put a tattoo and still have it be seen."
"Uh, good point." I went onto a different card, "From 'TheDoctorCT-21-0408'. 'Do you like being a commander?'"
"The position involves responsibility, hard work, and late hours, so I'm partial to it."
After he was finished, I placed the deck of cards down on the table and said, "Okay, before we continue on with our show, we have a few requests to grant." I stood up and grabbed Bly by the elbow to pull him out of the chair. Then, walking to the edge of the stage, I laced my fingers laced together and ask, "Is there a Lightsaber12 and a Ahsokatano191 in the audience, tonight?"
Right then, two girls got up from their seats and began to make their way down the stairs. Lightsaber12 wearing a blue dress, and Ahsokatano191 wearing a blue t-shirt and jeans. Escorting the girls up the stage steps, I led them to the Commander and started to introduce. "Bly, this is Lightsaber12, and she would like a hug." I patted Lightsaber12's back.
"Um...sure." Pleased, Lightsaber12 came up and wrapped her arms around his torso. However, just before she let go, she got on her tiptoes and gave him a quick peck on the cheek. "You're amazing." She praised. Stunned, Bly pulled back and watched her as she walked away; All in the while, a smile spread across her face.
Fighting back a smile myself, I motioned Ahsokatano191 to go in for her hug. And so, following the same steps as Lightsaber12, Ahsokatano191 hugged the Commander and gave him a quick peck on the cheek, as well. "Thank you for fighting for freedom." She said, blushing.
The audience clapped at Bly's dumbstruck expression while the two girls made their descent off the stage and back up to their seats.
I came up and gave him a pat on the back. "You're a ladies man, and you didn't even know it. Incredible." Shaking my head, I changed the subject, "Now seems like the perfect time to bring in our comedy act. What do you guys think?" I listened to the audience yell back 'Yes' and immediately pointed to Amanda, our intern. Following my sign, she yanked on the rope that operated the curtain and piece by piece she pulled it up. When she was finished, she tied the rope onto the bar next to her. Pulling a red strand of hair behind her ear, she gave me two thumbs up.
2-2-7 walked up to the microphone, his feet clinking along the way, and grasped the device with his hard hands before speaking, "Are you all ready for some comedy?!"
Bly and I retook our seats as we yelled back 'yes', along with everyone else, a second time. And, this made the droid nod approvingly.
"Then, let's begin!"
"One day, I was in a restaurant when I suddenly realized I desperately needed to pass gas. The music was really, really loud, so I timed my gas with the beat of the music. After a couple of songs, I started to feel better. I finished my coffee, and noticed that everybody was staring at me...
Then, I suddenly remembered that I was listening to my iPod."
The crowd laughed as 2-2-7 gave a bow. "Sorry for the 'passing gas' joke; it's a little ill-mannered of me, but, don't forget to tip your waitresses!" He gave one last bow, "Good day and goodnight!" He waved as Amanda undid her knot let the curtain fall back down.
While clapping, I looked off at Bly to find him smiling; Not laughing, but smiling, and that was enough for me. Taking my cards back, I plucked a question from the diminishing deck, "'Sithlord' asks, 'What is it like working with Aayla Secura?'"
"I enjoy it, and I respect her. She puts aside her personal feelings for the sake of the mission's success; Not many people can do that."
"And lastly, 'Dark Star' asks, 'What makes your battalion different from any other?'"
"That's a hard one." Bly paused for a second as he considered this, "All battalion's have to follow the same protocals...I know, I allow my troopers to don Kama's and command pauldrons. Does that count?"
"I think it should." I got out of the chair and this time, Bly followed in suit without hesitation.
"Another request?" He asked, his brow raising as his gaze shifted to the audience.
I laughed, "No. But, that's all the questions we have. Thank you for coming on the Show, Bly. It really means a lot."
"Then, thank you for having me, Miss Kale." He shook my hand, "It was a pleasure. Odd, but a pleasure."
Before he turned to leave, I said, "And that it was. Again, thank you." and after he was gone, the crowd cheering in his wake, I spun around to announce, "Next week guest will be Echo." The crowd cheered a little louder as I went on, "You all know the drill. No M-rated questions, no death questions, nothing of the sort."
"Before we go, Amanda, our intern, would like to give out the thank you's for this week." I waved for the young teen to come onto the stage. In a shy manner, she made her way across the stage to stand by me; her red hair bouncing away in its ponytail as she did so. I handed her the 'thank you' card and told her to take it away.
"On behalf of 'Question Corner'," She read, "we'd like to thank: Lightsaber12, CreatorsCasting, Rexorz, Darth tyrone, TheDoctorCT-21-0408, Grace, Dark Angel and Dark Star, Jhinx1, Emerald the Warrior Princess, Rogue 2k8, Sithlord8665, AngelAxexinf, Dark Brother 16, Jediclonecowgirl, Comrade, TripleThreat123, Weathergirl17248, Dovahkiin154, Dogma23, Rexsgirl123, Purplewillowtrees, NobelMeta, Kickincupcakebutts6, Glabierules, Ahsokatano191, JediChick101, Hazardous By Instinct, Celtice and Dukakis 2016, AaylaKit, Bookreaderninja, Yaya The Elf, AaylaKitofNiflheim, Dogmatup24, Spikala, Shadowclanwarrior, Snip1212, Captainrexbest35, Rex133668, Monsterhuntergod-Ratholas Mkl, TolkienGirl052, Nat13cat, AaylaKit, Avalonyx, AL0LT0, Just another fanfic author, Angel's anthem, Anakin Ahsoka, Azalea, Rose, Tessika 14, Queen, Thearistacats, Skywalker02, Onryo, KitFisto'sGirl, Alex Tsukino, Lady gaga, Lefty blondy, Ahsoka33, and TCTrent45! Thank you and goodnight!"