Episode 2

The Mutual Broadcasting System brings you the second episode of Life in Hyperion.

Today's episode: "The Beginnings of a Legacy", Part 2

Yesterday, we meet the characters who work at WHYP radio in Hyperion, Michigan. Among them are Cy Scott and Conrad Harris and when we left off yesterday, the two were about to go on the air...

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"And so, we conclude another week on the air. Tune in Monday for more of the WHYP Morning Show and stay tuned for the Cy & Conrad Show, coming up next!" says Barry as he signs off.
Barry and Terry soon put down their headphones and walk their way out of the studio, running into Cy and Conrad as they enter for their show.
"Hello, losers." says Barry.
"Knock it off, Barry." says Cy.
"You don't have a chance." says Barry.
"Leave it alone, you don't wanna get him mad." says Terry in a mocking tone.
"You lay off, as well." says Cy.
"Come on, Terry, let's make our leave." says Barry as he and Terry make their departure.
"He does that every time." says Cy.
"And you fall for it every time." says Conrad.
"I can't help it, Conrad." says Cy.
"What would your mother say about that?" asks Conrad.
"The same things I would say." says Cy.
"Just intro our show, will you?" asks Conrad as he and Cy don the headphones.
With a signal from the engineer, Cy and Conrad begin their show with the playing of their theme music, the theme to Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman.
The audio engineer soon gives the signal and Cy speaks into the microphone, "Good morning, Hyperion and the surrounding area. This is Cy Scott, with his friend Conrad Harris, bringing you the Cy & Conrad Show."
"Good morning, people." says Conrad.
"Today, it's Friday, as many of you know, and the air is filled with that end-of-the-work-week cheer that all of us feel. I know many of you work on Saturday and this is another work day, but we'll overlook that." says Cy.
"We will?" asks Conrad.
"Yes, Conrad." says Cy.
The hour that the show runs is spent discussing the unusual news stories that are flosting around that day and music being played. The musical setlist is covered in variety and is played as the mood strikes Cy or Conrad, but mainly Cy. Soon the end of the show comes at its usual pace.
"And so, we bid you good morning and ask you stay for Bob's Morning Jazz Cafe, coming up next. Until then, see you next week." says Cy as he signs off.
Cy and Conrad soon take off their headphones and make their way out of the studio, where they meet up with the next personality.
"Have a cool jive today." says Bob as he walks by.
"Same to you." says Cy.
"Nice show today." says Phil.
"The only thing that keeps me going during my time of boredom." says Cy.
"I hope you'll do good next week." says Phil.
"Watch the jazzman." says Cy as he makes his exit from the control room.
"I guess I better leave, too." says Conrad, who then makes his leave.
Cy makes his way into the station's green room, a room a bit larger than the studio, with its walls painted a dull greenish color, leaving no mistake as to the room's purpose. Inside are lounge chairs, tables, and a pinball machine, whcih Cy makes his way over to and puts in a coin.
As Cy begins playing, Conrad enters the room and sees his friend playing away with a comtemptous look on his face.
"Just playing some pinball, I see?" asks Conrad.
"Yes, that's what I'm doing." says Cy.
"Doing well?" asks Conrad.
"As well as can be expected." says Cy.
"Okay, what's wrong with you?" asks Conrad.
"I've already told you, I'm bored." says Cy.
"You can't be that bored, Cy." says Conrad.
"I didn't think so, either." says Cy.
"So, how bored are you?" asks Conrad.
"What are you, a Match Game question?" says Cy.
"Just answer me, Cy." says Conrad.
"I'm more bored than I've ever been in my life." says Cy.
"That bored?" asks Conrad.
"More than anyone. I just can't get over it, how matter how hard I try." says Cy.
"That is bored." says Conrad.
"You better believe it, Conrad." says Cy.
"You will get over it, Cy. Just you wait." says Conrad.
"How long do I have to wait?" asks Cy.
"Hopefully, not long." says Conrad.
"Hopefully, I'll get out of them before I die." says Cy.
"Don't talk like that, Cy." says Conrad.
"My mother had bouts of boredom. Of course, she could get over them." says Cy.
"By auditioning for another project." says Conrad.

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Tomorrow, we meet the station manager of WHYP, we hear the ratings, and Cy gives his opinion of the ratings.

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