Simon waved back to the crowd, as he gave a nervous half-smile to the eyes watching him. It was all very overwhelming, but it wasn't just that that kept the man from enjoying all the attention. The mayor had mentioned that the reasoning for everyone's excitement was because of the various victories against S.E.C.R.E.T., and while they had done quite in such a short amount of time, it seemed all too undeserved. '[i]Perhaps television is just blowing everything out of proportion, just like on Earth.[/i]' He laughed a bit to himself as he thought. Even on the limousine ride, he found himself unable to enjoy himself, as he faded in and out on the mayor's speakings. 

[quote]"Our citizens don't know you will be participating in the games so it'll be a real treat. We have broadcasted that you will be spectacting, not participating. Anymore questions?" The hotel was a little off in the distance so they still had time. Fans were still eagerly following the limousine. [/quote]

"Mr. Mayor, sir," The masked hero began, as his eyes drifted down to the floor. "S.E.C.R.E.T., is it some sort of intergalactic problem too?" He asked the question on his mind, as the way people were involved, and the way they rooted for their heroes, it seemed more closely connected than Simon had originally thought upon meeting Zakolac. It was why Simon had such a hard time keeping up his joking persona; if S.E.C.R.E.T. had reached out to other planets as well somehow, using the technology Simon helped to create, it was just an added burden, heavier weight on his shoulders that he'd have to deal with for the rest of his life.