Faster Than Angels

[Jonny]

Faster Than Angels
Jennterista Racing Chronicles

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Her Name was Aurora

Chapter 5/16: Interview


25th June 2161
Florion Height, Nevada, USA
12:43.32

The recent performance of Jennter Enterprises raised the attention of pundits and experts of the F9000 league once more. Particularly the most recent new entry to the winner lists of the leagues saw major coverage on the media.

“Frankly I am nervous.” Aurora said, almost too plainly while sitting in front of a mirror “I am not getting among so many people regularly, let one speak about myself in front of them.”
Jonathan grabbed her shoulders from behind “I think you’ll need a few seconds and then everything is fine. Be yourself, be honest, but only say what you want to say.”
“Heh, sounds too simple.” she sighed “Still would have prepared to stay alone.”
“Sorry.” her boss said “We tried to call this off, but they have been really eager to get you as their guest. But it is a pretty popular show in the AG league too.”

“Aurora, your entrance.” a staff member of the TV show she was about to debut in, burst into the room.
She hesitantly stood up, while Jonathan gave her a final pat on her back.

“AU-RO-RA AU-RO-RA” as she entered the stage, the same cheering that began to follow her around the tracks of the world greeted the Jennter pilot.
“Good evening! Our guest this time is the new lead pilot of Jennter Enterprises, Aurora Borealis” the show’s host greeted her.
“Good evening!” she greeted back with a perplexed smile while taking a seat on the stage “Uhm, actually I am the second pilot…”
Whispering her comment, the host skipped over it to continue with his questions “I hope I am not too rapidly becoming personal, but people are wondering if ‘Aurora Borealis’ really is your true name?”
She began rubbing her forehead for a moment, then smiled “You know, that’s all I can really tell you.”
“I think we should leave it at that.” the host replied “So this is your first season in the F9000 and you seem to do pretty well against a bunch of really experienced pilots.”
“I am glad for any good result, but the strength of Jennter is the strict teamwork with that Heiki and I go into every race.”
“Apart from that, how would you describe your relationship with your teammate?”
“Heiki is a really good pilot, but we don’t meet outside of our profession.”
“So how would your teamwork be affected if you two were the main contenders for the F9000 title?”
“Jennter is prepared for many scenarios, but I don’t think this currently plays much of a role.”
“And how are your relationships with some of the other F9000 pilots? You may know that there are some spicy things going on.”
“In all honesty, I have little contact to other people and I enjoy that.” she stoically replied.
The host chuckled and continued “People have been comparing you to one of the famous names of the older leagues due to this impression you give of yourself and the lack of information to find. Would you agree to call yourself a second Anastasia Cherovoski.”

“What?” Aurora calmy questioned.
“Would you call yourself a second Anastasia Cherovoski?”
“I understood the question.” she clarified.
“Well?” the host was trying to get an answer.
Aurora shook her head “What even is this question? I like to stay for myself and show little of my personal life. You know why?”
“It’s your persona.” the host answered oblivious to the anger boiling up in the pilot.
“No, because of stupid questions like this!” it burst out of her “It genuinely gives me a headache to deal with...**** like that. Good evening!”
With a mix of chanting and turmoil breaking out among the spectators, she walked off the stage.