Micah: Sup peoples, it’s spotlight time. We got this dude Nathan Affleck here and we’re gonna ask him some questions, let’s gooooooooooooo!
Luke: Couldn’t have said it better myself.
Nathan: Uh… is this how these things normally work?
Micah: Totally.
Luke: (at the same time) Definitely.
Nathan: (suspicious look) Where is Joshua anyway? Isn’t he the one who normally does these?
Micah: It’s fine! I mean, we’re his brothers! It’s not like we’d lock him in a closet and do his interview ourselves, am I right?
Luke: Exactly.
Nathan: Okay then… should we get started?
Micah: Yep! Let’s get the boring stuff over with first, what’s your age and grade and where do you live?
Nathan: I’m 17 and in 11th grade, and I live in Istanbul, Turkey.
Luke: And how long have you been with TPS?
Nathan: This is my 5th year. Other TPS veterans might remember me from two Forums platforms ago, I used to be in all the RPGs there.
Micah: Cool!
Luke: What TPS classes are you taking this year?
Nathan: Just one, Advanced Composition. It’s a tough class but it’s pretty good.
Luke: So I’ve heard.
Micah: Now that that’s out of the way, let’s get to some interesting stuff. What’s your favorite food?
Nathan: You know, that’s one of life’s greatest mysteries… no one really knows the answer.
Micah: Ok then…
Luke: I should use that one sometime.
Micah: What about the weirdest food you’ve ever had?
Nathan: That’s a pretty easy one: half-matured chicken. It’s a chicken that’s mostly developed but is still in its egg, and it’s disgusting.
Micah: Gross.
Nathan: Very.
Luke: Remind me to make Joshua eat some… anyway, what are some of your hobbies?
Nathan: I’ve got a couple of the usual ones, like hanging out with friends and reading; I’m a big Lord of the Rings fan. Basketball is another big one, I love playing it. Really though, I just enjoy competition in general.
Micah: Ooo basketball.
Luke: I approve.
Micah: Got any pets?
Nathan: Nope. I’d like a dog, but my parents aren’t crazy about the responsibility that would come with one. I definitely don’t want a cat though.
Luke: Cats are mysterious creatures…
Micah: Indeed.
Luke: Exactly.
Micah: Correctamundo.
Nathan: …is there anything else?
Micah: Oh yeah, you should probably tell us about your siblings.
Luke: We didn’t forget, like Joshua almost did that one time…
Nathan: I have three younger siblings: Emily, Will, and Rebecca.
Micah: Alright, I think our job here is done.
Luke: Remember everyone, beach balls are spherical like the moon.
Micah: And the moon is actually…
(Door slams open)
Joshua: (death glare) Come here you fiends!
Micah: Run for it! (dashes off)
Luke: (follows him)
Nathan: Wait… they didn’t actually…
Joshua: Lock me in a closet and do my interview themselves? Yes, yes, they did.
Nathan: Ouch.
Joshua: Yeah… did they finish?
Nathan: I think so? It seemed like they were wrapping up.
Joshua: (glances at notes) They missed a couple of questions. I think they may have been using the phony list they gave me last time.
Nathan: They did what?
Joshua: Don’t get me started… I’ll just finish up, I guess. Who is someone you aspire to be like?
Nathan: Stephen Curry comes to mind; I want to play in the NBA when I grow up so he’s a pretty good person to look up to. Another would be Tim Tebow, he and Curry are both sports players and Christians, so they’re great role models.
Joshua: Nice! One last question, what’s your favorite Bible verse?
Nathan: I think my favorite changes a lot, but right now it’s probably Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not rely on your own understanding; in all your ways know him, and he will make your paths straight” (CSB).
Joshua: Awesome. Thanks for coming out, sorry about Luke and Micah…
Nathan: No problem, it was actually pretty fun.
Joshua: Now if you’ll excuse me, I have some miscreants to find… (runs off) I’m coming for you!