Is it hot in here? Or just me? (hotinhere) wrote in newalliance, @ 2013-04-04 14:59:00 |
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Entry tags: | human torch ii, wally west |
Narrative: Wait, what do you mean we're not talking about my hair?
Who: Johnny Storm, Open to reactions
NPCs: Ben Grimm
Where: New York City, rebroadcast on the news and internet
When: Thursday, April 4th
What: Johnny gets caught flat footed by a reporter and ends up hedging around the Registration Act.
Rating: PG
The interview had started off typically enough. General thanks for all the Fantastic Four had done over the years, inquiry about the Fantastic Fifth and the state of his mother but instead of the typical thank you and station identification it kept going. They were broadcasting live and the serious faced brunette reporter realized she had an opportunity here and she was damn sure going to make the most of it.
"Johnny, just one more question."
"Sure." He flashed an easy smile. "Anything."
"What's the Fantastic Four's position on the MMHRA?"
"Excuse me?" Johnny blinked, the smile slipping from his face.
"The Mutant and Meta-Human Registration Act," the reporter repeated.
"Well, it's, um, we're still discussing that." 'And really,' he thought in annoyance, 'There would be a press conference, not something on the local news circuit.'
"Yes, but it's been a few weeks without any type of statement. Surely, the Fantastic Four must be leaning one way or the other."
"See, it's not that simple."
"Are you saying that the Fantastic Four aren't going to register?"
"No, that's not what I'm saying at all."
"Then you are going to register?"
"We're still discussing it," Johnny repeated, his annoyance obvious.
"The public has looked up to the Fantastic Four for years. You can't blame them for wanting to know what their heroes are going to do." The reporter pressed on, affecting innocence. "They want reassurance. Don't you think they deserve that?"
"Of course," Johnny said automatically, then took a breath. "And they're going to get it. We're the Fantastic Four. We're the good guys. We're going to do the right thing."
"Yes, but what is the right thing?"
"Excuse me?"
"Surely even you have to be aware of the controversial nature of the Registration Act. Some people have been saying it's long overdue while others have voiced concerns even saying it's unnecessary. You're not implying that the Fantastic Four knows better than the United States Government."
"Of course not!"
"Then what are you going to do?" There was no answer. "Or maybe you'd like to share some of the concerns the group has?"
"I have no comment at this time," he said, teeth clenched. It was a no win situation and they both knew it. The area around them was growing a little warmer.
Unperturbed, the reporter smiled graciously. "Thank you very much for your time."