Prometheus Character Interview 1

Introduction

This is the next in an ongoing series where I interview
characters from my dark fantasy, sci-fi young adult series, The Phoenix
Diaries. Last time you got to know Travis Turner, and today you’ll be meeting
the other protagonist.

Interview

Tyerone Johnson: If you don’t mind, why don’t you introduce yourself and tell us a bit about yourself.

Prometheus: Why should I? It aint like you care about me no how. It’s always about Travis. Meanwhile, I’m sitting around with my dick in my hands waiting for you to remember I exist.

TJ: It sounds like you feel neglected.

P: Wouldn’t you be? Hell, Josh gets more page time than me.

TJ: Well, you’ll be happy to know that in the rewrite, I’m expanding your role, complete with your own character arc.

P: And why should I believe that?

TJ: (sighing) We’ll talk about this later, but why don’t you tell us about yourself. For starters, what do you like to go by? Pro, Prometheus—

P:You can call me His Royal Highness, Prince Pho—

TJ:  Hold it right
there. This is a spoiler free interview.

P: A’ight, then just call me P. But before we go any
further, I’mma let you know right now, I aint no punk ass, soft type nigga like
Travis. So, you aint gonna be bossing me around like you do him.

TJ:  One, watch your
language. Two, you will behave, or you can forget about any more page time.
Three, why such hostilities toward Travis?

P: You’d hate that nig—negro , too, if you’d spent ten years locked up in his head. See, I’m all about having fun, and he’s so uptight I’m surprised my mans don’t be crapping out mini black hole.

TJ: Do you think the reason you resent Travis so much is because, deep down, you’re the same?

P: Hell, fuck, naw! I ain’t nothing like that dude.

TJ: So you aren’t driven to be the strongest fighter in the universe?

P: Yeah, but that only so I can one-up Trav.

TJ: And you aren’t stubborn, sarcastic, and short-tempered?

P: I mean, yeah. But other than that, I aint nothing like him. Anything he feels something, he loses his shit. Now me on the other hand, I’m laid back, and hella chilled.

TJ: Except when it comes to proving you’re better than Travis, and being the Torin Prince, you mean.

P: You got me.

TJ: Why do you think it is you resent Travis so much?”

P: I thought this was an interview, not a therapy session.

TJ: Can’t it be both?

P: (shugging) I mean, he has not one but two families and
couldn’t give a shit ’bout either of them. Meanwhile, I’m over here and can’t
even see my parents unless I’m in The Cave.

TJ: This provides an excellent segue. The Cave is where you
discovered your true heritage, correct?

P:  Yeah.

TJ: It’s also where your powers fully awakened, right?

 P: Yup.

TJ: You and Travis share abilities, but why do you suppose
certain ones come easier for you?

P: I guess because I more open about my emotions and treat
training like a game.

TJ: Good. And would you say you live your life that way?

P: I dunno. I mean, when it comes to life, I just take
things as they come. You know, get money, fuck bitches, die happy. Ya mean?

TJ: So no greater ambitions in life?

P: I mean, one day I might settle down, have a few kids, but
right now it’s all about having fun. Hash tag YOLO.

TJ: From what you’ve said, you don’t seem to think things
through. Do you think this is why you often find yourself in trouble?

P: Hey partner, it’s the other way around. Trouble always
finds me. I’m just over here doing my thing and shit happens.

TJ: Moving on, tell me a bit more about yourself, what type
of things do you like to do when you’re not training or fighting evil aliens?

P:Like I said, I love the ladies, and could spend all day
laying that pipe. I also love me some Burger King and McDonald’s, and am never
one to pass up a little herb and that Henny. Ya feel me?

TJ: Right. Anything else you’d liked to tell us?

P: The series should just be about me. It would be hella
dope and I’d be like a black Goku up in this piece.

TJ: Yes. Well, before we end things, would you mind telling
the readers what music you like?

P: I like Rap. None of that trap, mumbling crap, but real
rap. You know? Biggie, Pac, KRS One, Public Enemy, Arrested Development, Jay-Z,
Nas, And early DMX.

TJ: right, so what would you say is your theme song?

P:  Easy. Part Up by
my man DMX. I fucking love training to that. It gets me super hyped.

TJ: Last question. How do you think your life would have
turned out had you bonded with someone else?

P: I can’t say. Maybe I’d have turned out all emo like Travis without anyone to bitch at. Or maybe I’d be the same.

TJ: Thanks for doing this this interview.

P: Not like I had a choice in it.

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