| Pikachu appeared dressed in armour like that of an ancient Roman soldier for his fourth stop in Italy. Outside the historical Colosium was the scene where Pikachu adressed screaming fans this time. His speech once again left fans in tears, yelling, "Pikachu! Stay in Italy forever!" Security was extremely tight, after the attempted pika-napping in India. I interviewed a security member who kept the lower half of his face veiled and spoke with a heavy Italian-style accent. He was fairly short - around 5 foot 6 - and plump. He was wearing a bright red long-sleeve shirt under a pair of dark blue denim overalls . Overalls which covered well-shined brown shoes. A red cap - reading "M" in white - covered curly brown hair. He had bright blue eyes and the top of his veil bulged outward from what appeared to be a bushy moustache. P.I: Hello, sir. Do you have a moment for a short interview? Security: Ah . . . I'm a bit busy right-a now, but . . . sure. P.I:I see you have security tight around here. Will this certify that there will be no more pika-nappings? Security: Well, ah, we have made security the best it can be, but there is no way we can be, ah, certain that there won't be any more pika-nappings. At this point, I pause to observe another member of security walk by- an ape with a red necktie, also with his face veiled. I see my chance to ask the question that's been bothering me since the stop in China. P.I: Where do you guys get your security? Security: Ah, well, ah . . . let's just say . . . here and there. P.I: Do you know Pikachu, personally? Security: (pauses) Pikachu is, ah, a friend of mine, yes. P.I: Can I ask your name, for future reference? Security: It's-a-me, um, ah, I mean, I'm just-a doing a favour for Pikachu. (no comment.) P.I: Oh. Alright, thank-you for your time, sir. Security: Not a problem. |
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