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Geoff was scheduled later that evening to make an appearance on City A news. It was going to be covered by several other news stations around the country. It had been scheduled before the alien attack that morning and Geoff had figured that would be a huge topic of discussion. He was wrong.

Geoff had left the HQ coffee shop around five-thirty in order to make his way over to the station for the six o’clock show. He tried to arrive as soon as he could because past experience had told him that he would need to spend time in the dressing room for makeup and such so the staff could make him as screen-worthy as possible.

He'd been dressed in a white casual suit that someone from the station had picked out. He often wore white and so it had become his color. As he stood just off-camera he heard the announcer introducing him, “...I'm Harry Horowitz and our next guess is someone we've had on many times before. He's earned two PhDs, one in Theoretical Physics and one in Pure Mathematics. He's been a hero for several years, has risen to S-Class Rank 10 and just earlier today helped defend City S from a Demon level threat. Put your hands together for Ventus!” There was a studio audience who clapped enthusiastically as Geoff appeared on stage and on camera, for everyone at home.

“Glad to have you back Dr. Burr.” The newsman stood as Geoff walked over, offering his hand. Yes, walked. Geoff was told that he must walk on stage and actually sit. The sensation was so unfamiliar to him. The clumsy steps and cadence to it - he must have looked stiff walking in dress shoes. It reminded him of working out, the only time he used his arms and legs. In fact, the only reason he did exercise was so that he didn't suffer muscular atrophy or something.

“I'm glad to be back. It's always a privilege to be on the show, Harry.” Geoff accepted the hand and they both exchanged grasps, though Geoff’s was probably weaker. He took a seat, this sensation was also very foreign to him. He never really sat anywhere. When he thought about it, the last place he'd sat was probably on that cushioned chair during his last appearance on the show.

After a moment and it had seemed that Geoff had settled in, Harry continued with the show. “So our first topic tonight is not about you or the monster in City S. it's about the newest S Class Hero. What do you think about Mrs. Pickles?” Harry clicked a pen a few times and pretended to write on some paper.

“Well, I'm not so sure at the moment. I know that he deserved a promotion, maybe to B Class. I'm not sure about S, but I will say that during the fight I was hit - he never was… Perhaps he has some sort of hidden talent.” The audience collectively chuckled at that.

“What about Director Danzo’s decision to make him S Rank 15? Does that upset you at all? There seems to be a growing discontentment, over the last few hours, with the decision amongst heroes.”

“I suppose I might have a skewed perception, since I'm one of the only fourteen heroes above him in the rankings at the moment.” Geoff paused for a moment to ponder. “I don't really care too much. Sure, it's a little over-the-top of a reaction to his performance on his first day. But, I do understand the rationale behind why other heroes are upset. They've been in the game for years, working as hard as they can, when this new guy shows up and on his first day out-shines all of them.” 

It seemed like the interview would continue like that for a while longer.
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