[color=gold][center][h2][i][b]Valkyrie AGR Press Release[/b][/i][/h2][/center][/color] [color=gold][center] Video Statement Released on Monday March 27, 2094[/center][/color] [b]Soundtrack: [url=https://youtu.be/in1uxSpvsw0?si=0v6Hy-GNhwf5hLiJ] Fighting for Me - Riley Clemmons[/url] [/b] [hr] Alexander knew that he needed to make a statement to the press to hopefully at least stem the negative speculation that was hurting the team’s image from his decision to bring Arianna back to Germany with him. He had discussed it with Katherine and she had prepared a statement for him. He read it over and threw it away. He would meet this challenge like he did everything. He would not apologize for protecting his daughter. He had talked to Arianna about how she had felt about being on camera and her face plastered all over the news. Luckily for him she found it a novel and exciting experience. Alexander decided to tell the unvarnished truth because he felt that would resonate with the fans. They can tell when you are hiding something or blowing smoke up their ass. He believed they would respond best to honesty. Arianna had agreed to do the video statement with him. They would record the statement in Valkyrie’s media hub and release it to all the networks. Alexander went on camera without makeup just as he looked that morning haggard. His hair was in disarray from him running his hands through it in worry. He had dark circles under his eyes. The dark green shirt he was wearing was wrinkled and he looked frumpy. Arianna was a contrast next to him. Her golden hair shone under the studio lights. The bruises a dark contrast against her pale skin. She was wearing a soft blue button up shirt that hung loose over soft leggings and the pull on sneakers that Katherine had given her. Arianna had picked up on the tension around headquarters and the fact that her father’s decision to help her was somehow causing trouble for him with his job. She didn’t understand it but she had offered to help if she could. He had asked her if she was up to making a short video with him explaining to fans and the media what was happening. She had agreed. It was the least she could do. [hr] Alexander looked directly into the camera. He gave a tired smile and wrapped his arm around his daughter. The camera framed both of them. Arianna gave a tentative smile. [color=00aeef]Alexander: “Good morning. I am making this statement to hopefully stop the wild speculations surrounding my daughter, Arianna. I believe honesty is the best policy. I have been very candid about why I came back to racing. I have never lied or hidden anything from the team or the fans. My daughter Arianna was supposed to spend her time recovering in the States. That was no longer an option for her. When she asked if she could come with me to Germany, I didn’t even hesitate to say yes.” [/color] Arianna looked down incredibly sad as pain crossed her face as she remembered the hateful words from her mother. Her father’s arm tightened around her shoulders. She turned her head and looked at him. She found his eyes on her filled with worry and love and understanding. She might have lost the mother she thought she had, but she still had an amazing father. She gave him a smile full of that same love back. She turned her head to face the camera. [color=ec008c]Arianna: “I hope you will all understand. The accident was a very traumatic incident for me. My body as you can see is still healing. I am still having nightmares about it. I am working with therapists but healing the mind will take longer than healing my body. I hope you will forgive me for wanting to spend that time with the person who comforts me most, my father. He has always been there for me. I feel safe and protected with him. He grounds me. I need to be here with him. Please don’t hold that against him.” [/color] Arianna turned her face away from the camera looking sad and upset once more. A tear running down the side of her face. Alexander tugged her closer. She turned and buried her face into his shoulder. Alexander looked fierce and almost angry. [color=00aeef]Alexander: “Arianna has moved to Germany with me. She is currently living with me at Valkyrie AGR Sport Headquarters because that is where I am currently living. Did I ask colleagues who work with Valkyrie AGR Sport for help? Yes I did. Those colleagues happen to be some damn amazing medical professionals with the right skills at the top of their fields. But I also made it perfectly clear that it was voluntary and that their work for the team came first. They are providing care on their personal time. I asked them for references to colleagues outside of the team if that made them uncomfortable.”[/color] Alexander choked up for a moment as he remembered their responses. His voice got rougher as emotion threatened to close off his throat. [color=00aeef]Alexander: “They just told me not to worry about it. That they were excited to meet and work with my daughter.” [/color] Alexander looked right at the camera once more and this time he did look angry. [color=00aeef]Alexander: “Have I used all the resources at my disposal to provide the best care possible for my daughter. Yes I have. I won’t apologize for that. Have I in any way comprised or misused my position here at Valkyrie AGR Sport to do it. No I have not! I would not put my daughter who is the person I care about most in this world in that awkward situation. So please stop with the wild speculation. If you have questions, send them to the team and I will be sure they get answered. I hope we can now focus on what matters. For me personally, it is my daughter’s recovery. For me professionally, it is helping Valkyrie AGR Sport win!”[/color] Alexander gave a nod as the camera cut out. [hr] [color=gold][center][h2][i][b]Social Media[/b][/i][/h2][/center][/color] [color=fff200][center] Paul Mulder @ValkyriePaul Arianna is just another family member around HQ. Let her heal in peace. [/center][/color] [color=fff200]OfficeDrone#12:[/color] Well it wasn't a rumor. She is living with him. [color=fff200]SuperfanAGR54:[/color] I stand corrected. It is still team resources. But at least there seems to be some choice there. [color=fff200]DantheMan:[/color] Still looks bad. [color=fff200]Superfan2075:[/color] Ok but if you could use a team doctor would you? [color=fff200]DadBod89:[/color] #DadApproved [color=fff200]Hater101:[/color] I still want to know if Valkyrie is paying for her care. [color=fff200]Papabear34:[/color] #DadApproved #FanAccepted [color=fff200]Nana2050:[/color] Alexander has been transparent about what is going on. [color=fff200]GeorgeFly:[/color] I am undecided. He was upfront and honest, but it still team connections. Although it sounds like they volunteered. [color=fff200]ValkyrieFan56:[/color] Ok that was heartbreaking to watch #TeamArianna [color=fff200]Weedhead81:[/color] @AriannaKnight Still waiting for you to call me! [color=fff200]SexyM@m@5:[/color] Can we get back to the pilots now. How is Dorian preparing for Tokyo? [color=fff200]Paulmulder4eva:[/color] I agree with SexyMama. How is Paul getting ready for Tokyo? [color=fff200]Britball12:[/color] Damn he really is a white knight! [color=fff200]BatDave:[/color] I am Batman! [color=fff200]!YouSlow!:[/color] Ok I believe him. Most teams would just put out some generic statement to appease the masses. It would be a generic talking head. He did the piece himself and I am willing to bet his PR person is shitting bricks about now. [color=fff200]xImFasterthanUx:[/color] I agree with others. Can we get back to the racing now? [color=fff200]AGInthusiast:[/color] As I said, it is not a big deal. [color=fff200]micheal650004:[/color] Did you see that poor girl’s reaction? Sheesh people let the girl heal in peace. [color=fff200]llamalover4life:[/color] That hurt to watch #TeamArianna [color=fff200]ieatAGR:[/color] Knight told us the truth. I agree with him. Can we get back to racing now? [color=fff200]Weedhead81:[/color] @AriannaKnight I have some nice stuff. Just what you need to help you relax. Call me! [hr] [color=gold][center][h2][i][b]The Paddock: AGR Forum[/b][/i][/h2][/center][/color] [color=fff200][b]Welcome to our popular Formula AG Racing Forum! All Formula AG Fans are welcome to discuss all things Formula AG! This channel is moderated and all participants need to adhere to the Community Guidelines and Terms of Use. This online channel is a place to discuss the thing we are all passionate about Formula AG Racing![/b] Moderators will flag and censor anyone breaking the community guidelines. A quick reminder of the most important rules: Be respectful, no attacking other members. Share relevant content only. NO spam or vandalizing the forum. Respect other members' privacy and guard your own. DO NOT USE language that is libelous, defamatory, obscene, threatening, offensive, demeaning, derogatory, disparaging, or abusive, or post links to content that contains any of this language.[/color] [color=fff200]KingKofiFan:[/color] Wow Knight lets it all out! [color=fff200]$erwa: [/color] Can’t blame Knight for his choice. [color=fff200]Bertha:[/color] So we have to take Knight’s word for it? Unbelievable! [color=fff200]ValkyriePaul:[/color] NO you can take my word for it. Arianna is just another family member around HQ. Let the girl heal in peace. [color=fff200]NoraRules:[/color] I guess Paul told you @Bertha [color=fff200]BadBrad:[/color] You gonna believe Valkyrie’s golden boy? [color=fff200]ApexSuperFan:[/color] @BadBrad That is funny! Why would Paul be Golden? [color=fff200]TeamCondorSF:[/color] I can’t believe one of the pilots popped in here to post! [color=fff200]Susie:[/color] Yeah let the girl heal in peace! [color=fff200]ApexSuperFan:[/color] Again who cares? Can we talk about how awesome Silver Apex is? [color=fff200]Abdullah:[/color] I would rather talk about Al Saqr! I can’t wait to see how Kais does in Tokyo! [color=fff200]Zygonista:[/color] Zygon will dominate in Tokyo. [color=fff200]Bertha:[/color] Knight clearly has you all blinded. [color=fff200]Merica1:[/color] Knight is clearly just a father doing the best he can. [color=fff200]BatDave:[/color] I am Batman [color=fff200]Bertha:[/color] [content removed by moderators] [color=fff200]ValkyrieFan56:[/color] OMG Paul posted on this forum! Will we see other pilots posting here? Will he post again? Paul you are always welcome here! [color=fff200]Bertha:[/color] [Content removed by moderators.] [hr] [hider= Team Valkyrie Characters] https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1zrLx5XUgYiVm6KjTpFTWZtJvXc0MX77enkLzINHujKw/edit?gid=0#gid=0 [/hider]