SECOND TRANSMISSION - HEARD ON RADIO;

[redcosmedic]

[ On radio stations throughout the various Porter cities, a new talkshow is being advertised: ImPort Diagnosis. When it finally airs, the announcer gives his usual patter to hype it up. ]

"We're pleased to introduce a new weekly segment to our schedule lineup! Please welcome your new insider source to the imPort community and the host of ImPort Diagnosis, Knock Out!"

[ Knock Out's voice comes on, smooth and unflappable; if anything, he definitely seems like he's used to carrying a one-sided conversation and not unnerved by the thought of an audience. ]

Let's dive right in: if you've ever wondered whether we imPorts spend time thinking about Big Concepts, you're in luck: there's been a spate of imPorts pondering those very things lately. From anguished musings about justice to questioning one's true purpose, from finding one's life trajectory to the never-poignant matters of existence, imPorts deal with the same existential concepts as you do, our most gracious world hosts.

And why is this important to know? Because sometimes imPort actions can seem discordant with the image of touchless paragons that they are to the public. And it is this doctor's opinion: that is a good thing. It reminds both sides that they're not so different from one another. A touchstone of commonality, as it were.

[ It's clear by the way Knock Out's waxing poetic that he likes the sound of his own voice just as much as the radio show producers are hoping listeners do. ]

Finally: it's been a rough month for your favourite imPorts. Next time you see one of them on the street, cheer them up with a hug. Preferably in public, and persistently. Don't let your heroes suffer alone!

[ He's not sorry. ]

Comments

[bridalrose]

I've never met a doctor who's also a car, is all...

It seemed to me like it might be a particularly human title, especially on a planet full of them.

[redcosmedic]

The car just happens to be my vehicle mode, that's all. If I'd been a flier, I'd probably have been some kind of plane.

[ Not that there were any Velocitronian fliers, but that's besides the point. ]

That's an imprecision of the primitive languages here. "Doctor" has a much wider scope of meanings here, even though there are more specific words depending on practice.

[bridalrose]

Mm. It's just one's level of study, right? I suppose that is very generic.

From your subject, I'd wondered if you might've fashioned yourself as a therapist.

[redcosmedic]

I wouldn't be adverse to that. Is there something you need advice about?

[bridalrose]

Hmm...

I've never lived on my own before. Have you?

[redcosmedic]

Yes, multiple times across a number of cities. Think of it as an adventure, but do remember that location really is key.

[bridalrose]

I don't have much of a desire for adventure.

Jeopardy is nice enough, though, for something as unexpected as this.

[redcosmedic]

I still think there must be something cosmically-relevant about Nevada that no one's telling us.

Prefer the sedate lifestyle, hm?