TeeVee for Beginners, Friday Period Two

[chosehumanity]

"We are nearing the end of our time together," Mitchell started. He was seated on the back of his own couch, lounging in his own way. "So you'll all have to kiss each other off and say goodbye for good. At least 'till you run into each other on the stairs when you head back home from class."

He gestured to the TV, which was now set up in the middle of the room. "Last week, you picked a program," he said, "Today, I want to hear about it. Did you have fun, or was it boring? Was it what you expected? What did you look for in a program to begin with? Would you recommend it to anyone else? Who were your favorite characters, that sort of thing. And then I'll judge you all ruthlessly. Better start cowering behind your sofas."

He grinned. "Then as a final treat," he finished, "I've got one last thing to show you, so don't run out. I'm sure all the alcohol and teenage flirtation can hold for another twenty minutes."

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Re: Present Your Shows

[puppy_fair]

"I picked a bunch of best-of sports stuff," Zack said, grinning. "Which was actually pretty fun to watch. Most of it was people scoring goals or whatever, but there were a few good fights in there, too."

Watching sports was a great outlet for a kid who liked to carry a sword around and kill monsters!

Re: Present Your Shows

[chosehumanity]

"What sports did you choose?" Mitchell asked him, "You look like an athlete."

Re: Present Your Shows

[puppy_fair]

"There was hockey and baseball and football and American football, and I didn't really know there was a difference until I watched. There isn't any America where I'm from. And some track and field stuff, too. Foot-races and all of that."

A pause for consideration.

"The hockey fights were the most interesting."

Re: Present Your Shows

[chosehumanity]

Mitchell had to laugh a little at that last one. "Yeah?" he said, "Why's that? Just an interest in bloody sports?"

Re: Present Your Shows

[puppy_fair]

Zack grinned sheepishly.

"It's funny to watch," he decided. "A bunch of guys in helmets and padding, trying to beat one another up with sticks while they slide backwards on their own skates.

Re: Present Your Shows

[chosehumanity]

"It's cheaper than going to see the circus," Mitchell snarked. "Good work, Zack. I wish you and ESPN a grand life together. Enjoy the honeymoon."