Interviewer:
Hello and welcome to our Interlude. The purpose of this "Interlude" is to show both the characters and the author in ways you wouldn't normally get to see. Today we have Mister Lonely and one of the characters from his hit novel The View From Halfway Down. The old man himself, also known as the Celestial King.
Mister Lonely:
Hello!
Celestial King:
Hey.
Interviewer:
So what made you write this book, Mister Lonely?
Mister Lonely:
Well, I was in my last year of high school with nothing much to do. I had a friend who was writing a book, and I've always been reading all my life, but I'd never actually tried writing anything outside of school assignments. So I started brainstorming for fun, and this popped out.
Interviewer:
While we're on the subject of how this all came to be, I have to ask. How did you come up with Mister Lonely as a username?
Mister Lonely:
I got it from one of my favourite artists Tyler The Creator. To be particular I got it off one of the songs on Flower Boy. It just felt right for the job and for the person I was at the time. Also, it's just a really good username.
Interviewer:
It's clear how much music influences this book. Even this Interlude is based off music. How much do you think music has shaped your book?
Mister Lonely:
A lot. From titles to vibes to whole ideas, music has had a hand in a lot of it. Which is ironic, because I really hate talking about my music taste in real life.
Interviewer:
Last question before I go to the Celestial King. What made you name the main character Rio Gomez?
Mister Lonely:
Rio Ngumoha and Joe Gomez. Next question.
Interviewer:
Alright, Celestial King, it's clear you had a lot of time on your hands between your death and meeting Rio. What did you do during that time?
Celestial King:
I experimented and studied things. Picked up a few hobbies as well.
Interviewer:
Oh? Like what?
Celestial King:
Gardening.
Mister Lonely:
(covers his mouth and looks away)
Interviewer: Oh. That's… unexpected.
Celestial King: Ohhh I see. So when a woman wants to box or be the breadwinner of the family, that's feminism. But when a man picks up a garden shovel and plants a few roses, I get all these (points at Mister Lonely) looks! That's the line? A man can't till the earth? Oh and don't get me started on your bullshit. (Turns fully to the wheezing Mister Lonely) I'm still mad for you letting them eat me! Was there no other way for them to steal my powers? And why did you make me so old? Do you KNOW how much my knees hurt?
Mister Lonely:
(still laughing)
Man, you should be happy I even let you into this book! I didn't even want you to audition. I was just going to give the job to some wise old Gandalf rip-off. But nooo Gother fought and insisted for you to get this job. All imma say is remember who feeds you.
Celestial King:
(Sighs)
I'm sorry. You know I like working with you.
Mister Lonely:
Yeah, it's fine. I'm sorry too.
Interviewer:
On another matter entirely, what do you think of WebNovel calling your book, and I quote, "not engaging enough and difficult to follow," and then not allowing another application?
Celestial King:
Above all, I don't want my damn story changed to make it more palatable, pretty or profitable. This story has quite frankly given me a second chance at life, literally and metaphorically. I personally think that money grabbing, scamming, LYING, CHEATING website can take their DAMNED contract review and—
Mister Lonely:
And that's all the time we have, folks! Thank you all for reading the book so far. I hope I live up to both my expectations and yours. I'd also like to thank WebNovel and Royal Road for giving a new writer the chance to publish his first novel. Above all, I want to thank my inspiration for writing, Gother. If you haven't already, go read Corrupted Whispers on WebNovel.
Celestial King:
I'M NOT FUCKING DONE! DON'T CUT ME O—
This transmission has ended. Please enjoy the rest of the book and our brief INTERLUDEs.