An Interview on: Jean Grey
Xander: Good Morning! My name is Xander Lane and today on Channel 1 - The Outside World, I’m going to try and interview another one of Charles Xavier’s students and maybe this time I’ll actually get somewhere. But always, the weather. *smiles*
Weather: It’s still really hot. Too hot for me. Sunny. Very sunny.
Xander: As you heard, it’s really sunny. So, let’s bring on Jean Grey!
*audience cheers*
Jean: Hello! Hello everyone! *smiles and waves to the audience like a star*
Xander: Jean, sit.
Jean: Huh? Oh, okay. *still waving*
Xander: So, uh, Jean. Tell us about yourself.
Jean: Well, I’m a senior student.. I do sports, I do cheerleading, I like to hang out with my friends.. I, hmm, I’m known as a counselor to many who just need someone to listen to...
Xander: Well, you’ve got quite a rep, don’t you?
Jean: I’d like to think so. *smiles at audience*
Xander: You like being on camera?
Jean: I don’t really get the chance to be on camera except for digital. *laughs and smiles at camera*
Xander: Really? I didn’t notice.
Jean: *giggles*
Xander: So, uh, Jean. I’m sure you’ve seen the last two weeks show?
Jean: How could I miss? You really shouldn’t be so bossy and personal. I for one, can’t stand when people get so messed up in their lives and try to get to personal in others. I think- *stops and looks at Xander* Is your life okay?
Xander: M- My life is fine, Jean.
Jean: Are you sure? We can talk anytime. I really listen well. And some say I give good advice. You know, maybe you need talk out your problems.
Xander: I’m fine, really. Jean, I have questions I’d you to answer.
Jean: Sure thing.
Xander: Who all lives in the Institute, Jean?
Jean: Well, there’s me, two high school boys, one graduate boy, three high school girls including me- oh but said me already, one college girl, and two adults.
Xander: There are nine total living in the Institute?
Jean: Uh-huh. *Smiles wide, showing her teeth into camera*
Xander: *sips water*
Jean: Would you mind if I have some water?
Xander: But of course. Water for-
Jean: *closes her eyes and places hands at the temples of her head* Water... *cup of water floats to Jean and sets down on desk*
Xander: *mouth drops in disbelief*
Jean: *sips water* Thank you. Now, you were saying?
Xander: Uh,...
Jean: You were asking about the people who live in the institute.
Xander: Oh yes. Who are you closest to?
Jean: *thinks out loud* Hmm, maybe, no. I am pretty close to him, but he doesn’t count. The Professor and I are close, no. Well maybe she’s the closest, but we really aren’t that close. I would have to say, no, not him. Well, maybe him. I him the longest. But I think-
Xander: Jean!
Jean: What?
Xander: Who is this him and she and the last him you spoke of?
Jean: Oh, just the people who live there with me.
Xander: Well, what’s their names?
Jean: Who’s names?
Xander: Jean, I’m trying to be patient with you.
Jean: That’s good.
Xander: *sighs, tapping pencil hard against clipboard* Who are the people that live with you?
Jean: My family.
Xander: DUH!
Jean: *backs up* Well, if you knew why did you ask?
Xander: I mean what are their names?
Jean: Oh. I, uh, I can’t tell you. I promised them I wouldn’t mention their names.
Xander: Why?
Jean: Why did I promise? Because I did. I certainly wouldn’t want them mentioning my name so I promised them I wouldn’t mention theirs. It’s only right you know. If you want to be treated kindly, you should treat others kindly. *chuckles* I think I just quoted the Golden Rule in my own words.
Xander: Jean, why can’t you say their names?
Jean: I just said because I promised them-
Xander: Besides the promise. Is there a real reason you can’t?
Jean: Depends on what you mean by real? *sips water* Do you have any Mountain Dew? I’m not much for water, really.
Xander: Mountain Dew for Jean, please. *waits for drink to be handed to her* Happy ?
Jean: Always. *sips MD*
Xander: Are you sure there isn’t a real reason why you can’t reveal who lives there?
Jean: Are there any more questions you’d rather ask?
Xander: No.
Jean: *closes her eyes and concentrates* Liar.
Xander: Excuse me.
Jean: I read your mind. You have rather dozens of personal questions but you just want to know who lives in the Institute. That question is irrelevant.
Xander: ... You.. read... my... mind?
Jean: Uh-huh. Telepathy. *giggles*
Xander: ...
Jean: Is this the end of the interview. I am having so much fun.
Xander: Another question.. another.. another question, ah. Okay Jean, in today’s show, we’ve seen you do telekinesis and telepathy. Can you do anything else?
Jean: Ace an exam.. bake.. play sports.. tell secrets..
Xander: I mean in powers, abilities.
Jean: Oh, no.
Xander: Uh-huh. What am I thinking?
Jean: What?
Xander: What am I thinking? If you could read minds, what am I thinking?
Jean: *closes her eyes* That’s rude. I won’t repeat it.
Xander: If you don’t how will I know you can actually read minds.
Jean: Fine! *crosses arms* You said “Because of the lack of participation from these three students we had here, we can only guess freaks must live in the Institute.” But you are wrong. Freaks don’t live there. If you are calling the people who live there, freaks, then you are calling me a freak.
Xander: I didn’t say you were.
Jean: Whatever.
Xander: How long have you lived there?
Jean: Where?
Xander: The Institute!
Jean: Most of my life.
Xander: And the other kids?
Jean: You don’t give up, do you?
Xander: It’s my job.
Jean: Total loser job!
Xander: It is not!
Jean: Why are you defending a job?
Xander: Because these people are my family!
Jean: Oh? Is it that these people treat you with love and care more then your other family?
Xander: Kind of. Th- they’re always there for me and always take care of me. My parents threw me out after I graduated!
Jean: Oh, that’s so sad. Why?
Xander: Because- wait a minute! I’m suppose to be the interviewer! Not you!
Jean: I’m only trying to help. I told you I would listen.
Xander: Sorry. But that is my life and you stay out!
Jean: Then why do you try to pry into our lives.
Xander: Because I can!
Jean: You should practice what you preach Xander. You to dissect our lives but yet you won’t even admit you have problems of your own. My advise to you, is quit your job and go home. Your family need you more then you think.
Xander: My advise to you is get off my stage before I have you thrown off!
Jean: Alright. *shrugs*
Xander: Go home, ha! What does she know?! And so, once again, this day has gotten me NO WHERE! But next week, we will try again. Next week, a young sophomore kid, Kitty Pryde will be joining us. Until then, good bye!
Camera man: Annnnnnnnd cut!