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ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLE

by Zeptember

Zeptember: Welcome to another episode of Alternative Lifestyles, where we examine the issues faced by Federation 2 alts. I am your host, Zeptember. Today we again have with us some members of a rather large alt family, the House of Doz. With us are Zardoz, Zodraz, Zodbot, Zardroid, and a special guest, Sephorin. Zardoz, thank you, and welcome.

Zardoz: Thank you Zeptember. It is an honor to be here.

Zeptember: Zardoz, I understand that you have a new addition to your family.

Zardoz: Yes, it gives me great pleasure to introduce the love of my life, the beautiful, the enchanting, the First Lady of the House of Doz, Sephorin.

Sephorin: Thank you Zard-kins. You are so kind.

Zardoz: It's nothing sweetie. Mere words cannot describe the depth of affection I have for you.

Sephorin: Oh sweetie...

Zodraz: Oh please.

Zeptember: Ah yes, I remember your wedding. Tell me Sephorin, I am intrigued, what was it like to marry into such a large family?

Sephorin: Well, initially it was quite challenging. It took me a while to get used to all the people running around. But Zard and I managed. Then as I got acquainted with the family, I realized that there are fringe benefits.

Zeptember: Fringe benefits?

Sephorin: Why yes. The House is filled with a variety of individuals; each has his own... special talent.

Zeptember: Interesting. Do you have an example?

Sephorin: Well... for instance, Zodbot is fully functional... (Leans over and whispers) In every respect.

Zeptember: (swallows) every respect?

Sephorin: Every.... (Leans forward and whispers) and his power level is fully adjustable.

Zeptember: Oh my.

Zardoz: Sweetie? What do you mean?

Sephorin: Oh it's nothing sweetie.

Zodbot: Hummmmmmmmm.

Zeptember: I think I'll have to interview Zodbot later, alone, perhaps. Are there any other members that have a talent you'd like to share?

Sephorin: Well I've gotten to know the more elusive members of the House, Doncorleone and Alcapone. They are interesting gentlemen to say the least, and they may be doing some work for me.

Zardoz: Really? I can never find those two to get them to work for me.

Zeptember: Interesting. What kind of work?

Sephorin: Well, I happen to have a company with a large amount of cash.

Zardoz: And they are helping you design your planet? Splendid! You can promote soon then. How wonderful. I have been waiting for this since I bought shares in your company so many months ago.

Sephorin: Sweetie... we've discussed this, remember? You are just going to have to wait a few weeks... or months more.

Zardoz: (groans)

Zeptember: So if they are not helping you with a planet, what are they doing?

Sephorin: Well as I was saying, I have my company. And it occurred to me that if something should happen to my stockholders, I'd own a larger share.

Zardoz: Sweetie... I'm your largest stockholder.

Sephorin: I know sweetie.

Alcapone: (Appearing at the stage door) Yo, Zardoz. Think that maybe youse would like to go for a ride with me and the Don?

Zardoz: Sweetie?

Sephorin: (giggles)

Zeptember: Well... that is an interesting situation. But again, we have run out of time. Join as again when we will discuss the creation of a new alt member. Until then, this has been Alternative Lifestyles, with your host, Zeptember.

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