Chapter 28
Good news: You've had a request from a media representative for a meeting.
This is good news because?
I have not yet told you the bad news. It would be good because contact with the media generally leads to greater viewership engagement, although your metrics are sufficiently strong without additional coverage.
So the bad news is…
The request comes from The Good News, a media organization from Seraphim. Did you wish to accept a meeting? I would approve it.
Fuck no. They'd never publish what I'd want to say anyway. And did you know that good news and Good News mean the same thing? Was that a joke?
I do not make jokes about opportunities to increase audience metrics. Thank you for the translation.
I will decline the meeting.
Thanks. Maybe add an expletive or two, just for me?
That would be very unprofessional and show unreasonable bias.
Is it unreasonable if it's in my favour??
Yes. I did have an offer for you, however. It shows reasonable bias. You may consider it a gift.
Well, don't keep me waiting! I love presents!
I have received permission to share a media file with you of all the competitor introductions.
It is unusual for competitors to be able to see footage that the conglomerate is airing as part of the Tournament and its lead-up.
However, I thought you might enjoy watching it, perhaps with some company.
There is some rather nice footage of you and Araxis.
Are you telling me I should invite him over?
I am merely offering you some media that I have gone to some trouble to obtain, and I was hypothesizing about which of your fellow competitors might enjoy reviewing said footage.
Do I look hot though? Hot as in, sexually appealing.
I am reliably told by other ketaari that, yes, you look sexually appealing in the promotional footage. Personally, I do not see your allure, but audiences certainly do so I must rely on the data.
Alright, yeah. I'll see if Araxis wants to cozy up. Honestly, I'd love to have someone feel me up so I can stop thinking about Seraphim. Maybe he's up for the job.
The file has been sent. Enjoy. Remember: our viewers appreciate enthusiastic sounds.