The anchors nodded along with her, never interjecting even in the extended silences. That was by design, of course; soundbites of pilots discussing political matters were premium currency in the news world, not just to the station who snagged them, but anyone with the means and measure to use them. Besca could recall a forty-five second clip of one of Westwel’s pilots mentioning offhandedly how he’d gotten pulled over in Eusero once on vacation making the rounds in every country on Illun for four weeks. Tourist regulations shifted almost overnight, and there were calls to bar all travel from Westwel to Eusero and all of its territories. 

Quinn defending Dahlia was a no-brainer, would have been right inline with the Board’s script. Problem was, every Casobani and Euseran article would say she was insinuating a conspiracy on their part. '[u][i]Quinnlash Loughvein and the RISC think you’re a liar![/i][/u]' More fuel for the fire. 

Only when it seemed like Quinn was well and truly finished answering did the anchor jump back in, still nodding along with her. “I think that’s exactly right. Dahlia St. Senn isn’t just a Runan hero, she’s an [i]international[/i] hero. And you are, too, of course. In fact, you’ve had a record for helping out across the globe since your first rodeo, so I’d like to hope that your words carry a little more weight there.

“Speaking of, we’re just floored by the footage of you today. Six Modir faced down all on your own. You must be feeling like quite the warrior right about now. Did you feel prepared for that? Do you think RISC’s training helped you be ready for such tough odds, even on short notice like that?”