Ibuki and the Penguins could be seen in the diner's main hall for the interview. They were still waiting for Mordecai and Rigby, who were running late.
What’s taking 'em so long to get here?
Maybe they got lost on the way here.
That's a negative, Private. Their room's closer to the dorm building exit than ours. It shouldn’t be that hard to get from Point A to Point B.
Er, mi scusi.
The group's heads collectively turned in Tonio's direction.
I might have some information on the bird and raccoon's whereabouts.
This afternoon, Skeletor gave me permission to take some time for myself, despite my insistence on continuing my work. While I was heading to my dorm room, I could hear a faint snoring coming from theirs.
You mean they’re still asleep?! Agh, Ibuki specifically told them to be here yesterday!
Not to worry, miss. We’ll take care of this. Boys, it's time for Operation: Wake Up Call!
They jumped off of the table and slid out of sight. Tonio left the scene as well, since he had completed what he set out to do. After roughly 15 minutes had passed, the Penguins returned with the two sleeping contestants in tow.
I think they're still asleep.
Rico! You know what to do.
Rico coughs up a large salmon and slaps the two with it, forcing them awake.
Ow! Dude, what the hell?
What gives, man?
I'll tell you what gives, you two are late for the interview!
Aw crap, was that today? Rigby, I thought you said you'd set the alarm!
It's fine, you're all here now. Let's get this started.
First off: What are your thoughts on your opponents, and do you think you can win against them?
They're cool, I guess. Even if they've got no shoulders, they can still tear stuff up.
Of course we're gonna win! These guys've got nothing on our beats.
I can respect a fellow bird, and that includes honorary ones like Ringtail over there...
Thank you.
...But let’s face it: they’re both lazy! They’ll probably sleep through the whole first round.
Hey!
Besides, even if our tactical expertise doesn't cut it, we've got plenty of other tricks up our sleeves.
Rico coughs up a stick of dynamite which, surprisingly, is still lit.
No, Rico, I meant our sources!
Before anyone could react, Mordecai grabbed the dynamite in a panic and threw it out the door. Once the smoke had cleared, everyone peeked through the door to see a soot-covered Skeletor, looking quite annoyed.
I think this should be enough for today.
Agreed.
CHEESE IT!
The interviewer and interviewees all bolted from the area in different directions as to avoid Skeletor's wrath, leaving the man of the hour in shock and frustration.