Alex walked forward as the coordinator signaled one. Entering the cozy looking room from the side, she had a full view of everything.
To her left was a giant fake window, showcasing an impressively done backdrop of the City. To her right were cameras and crew, one camera tracking her fluid movements towards the center of the room.
Her destination was simple in design. A comfy looking sofa, angled slightly, with a small table next to it with various drinks on it. Beyond that were two chairs occupied by the hosts, the interviewers, Annabelle and Jason.
Alex studied the two as she approached, a wry smile on her face. Annabelle had hit the genetic jackpot, conventionally beautiful without needing makeup. Though, of course, she used it to highlight her green eyes. Flowing brown hair tied back away from her face and an easy smile on her face considering the girl was only nineteen.
Alex had heard rumors about Annabelle, however. Supposedly the woman held Epic abilities that made her quite the interviewers, allowing her to weasel out information from her guests that they wouldn't normal talk about. Though Alex suspected this was from her voice and was fairly certain it couldn't affect her given her lack of hearing.
Jason, on the other hand, was a consummate professional. He was the eldest of the group on ENTV at 28, and had made himself known in the reporting scene for years as a news anchor before helping Idonia form ENTV from a small steaming show to a full blown network for Epic News. He was handsome, though no where near the level of Dragon Heart or many other Epics. He could, however, hold his own against many celebrities. He kept his blond hair short, yet somehow still messy. Combine that with his bright blue eyes and Jason was a Nazi's wet dream.
All of that Alex took in before she sat down, crossed her ankles, and winked at the camera before turning her attention to the hosts.
"Well, Traveler, this is a pleasure. We're glad you could join us," Jason began smoothly.
"The pleasure is all mine, Jason," Alex replied.
"Now, am I correct in saying that this will be a special interview with the fact that, and this was news to be, but you are deaf?"
"That's right, Jason. But I'm an expert at reading lips," Alex said with another smile.
"Incredible. And you're still about to be a force on the battlefield," he said simply.
"You'd be surprised at how little it matters when you simply pay attention," Alex said with a raised eyebrow.
"So, tell us Traveler... How do you feel about the Swarm attack last night?" Annabelle cut in. "Were you worries any? How did it feel to be causing so much chaos on the field with your powers?"
Alex shrugged. "It is what it is. When you have such a large Hero turn out, there's really nothing to worry over. We watch each other's backs and do everything we can up keep the City safe. Add in the PART team and the police under the lead of our Chief... Well, I hardly see a cause to worry."
"How about the sheer size of the Swarm attack last night? It was far larger than any other reported so far," Jason asked, leaning forward slightly.
"The Swarm, by itself, is of no concern. Two or three Heroes could have handled it easily," Alex said with a vague wave of her hand. "Hell, Comet, Vice, or Dragon Heart could have handled it solo."
"Such confidence. I notice you didn't include yourself in that list?"
"Correct. I'm really more of a support type, in all honesty. Those were merely the first three to come to mind," Alex said in an offhand voice.
"So you feel that the cause for the High Clairvoyant's warning, and the large turnout, was because of the Rat King?" Annabelle asked before taking a sip of water.
"I can't say with certainty, but that seems like the most logical reason. That beast was unlike anything I've seen so far. But it's dead as a rock now."
"Thanks to your help," Annabelle pushed. "You figured out it's weak point. You were why Stark Crusader could hit it from the only blind spot."
"Like I said, I'm a support type. The real praise should go to Vice, Comet, and Stark Crusader for finishing the beast off," Alex shrugged.
"Speaking of help, perhaps you could answer a few questions the audience is dying to know," Annabelle said with a sly smile. "We must know, what is the relationship between you and Spectrum? Would you settle the debate about Spectrum's gender? Is there a love triangle between you two and Dragon Heart?"
Alex raised an eyebrow at the bombardment of questions. "Spectrum and I have known each other for years. We're comfortable enough with each other that we work together well on the field, and we can discuss things outside of the battlefield," was all she replied with.
"If that's not a Trickster answer, then I don't know what is!" Jason laughed. "No other details? That hardly solves anything."
"There's nothing to solve,". Alex laughed. "The answers are right there, if only you choose to look in the right places."
"It appears we're almost out of time. Any parting words for the audience?"
"Can't say anything comes to mind, Jason," Alex said with a shake of her head.
"Well, it was a pleasure having you, Traveler. Until next time, this is ENTV's Annabelle and Jason saying to watch the air for more on our Heroes!"
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