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Character interview with Kate McKnight
SPOILER ALERT! If you have not read TRIALS OF HALLION, TWO OF SWORDS, don’t read this interview. For those who have, enjoy!
Character interview: Kate McKnight, a holographic transmission via sphere.
Kate appears uncomfortable and gives me a searching look. Then she glances across a stream with a faraway expression. Appears to be summer there. She’s not eager to speak with me. Maybe she is as startled as I am to have this connection.
M: “Can you tell me what is going through your mind right now, Kate?”
K: “It’s hard to relate to this kind of situation…and I’m not comfortable with probing questions. Are you able to help us? We entered Crystal World and can’t see any road signs.”
M: “I don’t think so; it was by sheer luck that I connected with you. It looks peaceful enough around there. Is this an ordinary scenario for you?”
K: “I’m used to a whole lot more excitement in my everyday life. To say the least, it has been overwhelming to ‘save the world.’ Never expected myself to be in that kind of drama.”
M: “It makes you discover what you’re made of?”
Kate nods, a small smile on her lips. “You could say that.”
M: “Can you tell me a bit about what you learned in Hallion?”
K: Kate laughs, a sound of incredulity. “What didn’t I learn? I went from a sheltered life in New York City, a well-paying job, family, friends, you know, a pampered life to nothing but the clothes on my back as I was thrust into another world and pitted against massive evil.” She shrugs her shoulders. “Any sane person would not get into that kind of situation, but I had no choice.”
M: “What was your childhood dream, or what did you think your life would look like after you graduated from college?”
K: “I didn’t have any particular dreams; just followed in my father’s footsteps. It was almost impossible to stand up to him. Just ask my brother, Ian. But I always felt that something was missing from my life.”
M: “To get deep here, you found yourself in Hallion?”
K: “As I said, I learned everything, I was tested to the limit. I learned to be strong, to make decisions, and I experienced a deeper sense of love than I have ever experienced before.”
M: “So you believe in destiny?”
K: “I never thought I would find my destiny in Hallion, but the outcome of the battle against evil hinged on my choices, not destiny. Would I dare to face up to the challenges and step into my power? I had to, to save my companions, and Hallion. I certainly didn’t do it alone, but at times, all our futures hung on my choices. I faced my greatest fears.”
M: “What are they, if I may ask?”
Kate squirms in her seat, her fingertips rubbing her temple. “I would have to say war. Not death, but the pains of war. To see suffering is unbearable.”
M: “What is one of your pet peeves?”
K: “People who are not who they say they are. I encountered a bunch in Hallion, and now that the Law has been given to me, I can easily see anyone’s true nature.”
M: “Speaking of the Law, do you miss your double, Keitrah?”
Kate’s face turns sad, her eyes dark. “Sure I do, but she is part of me now, and so is the Silver Hawk. I think he’s the only one who can get us out of Crystal World alive. It remains to be seen. Can’t turn the clock back.”
M: “Do you miss anything, or anyone?”
Kate gives me an incredulous look. “Of course I do! I don’t miss my old life that much, but I sure want to see Ryyd again; that is if we can get back into Hallion. He is my beloved. And I would like to explore my kinship with the Amazons.” She looks sad. “Or maybe Hallion was just a dream. Maybe I will wake up back in New York.”
M: “What would you do then?”
K: “I could never go back to my previous life. When you have experienced your true abilities, there is no going back. But I would get a large mocha latte at the nearest coffee shop, that’s for sure.” She laughs.
M: “I wish I could send you one. So, what is next since Hallion is safe for the time being?”
K: “Well, we already knew that Kil Morgol was still alive, but we didn’t know he served a greater evil. I’m not ready to face that, but I would like to know why the hummingbird tattoo is glowing on Niedra’s face. I would like to help her find her kin, and then we’re out of here—hopefully.”
M: “Good luck and be safe. I will tune into from time to time. Maybe I can catch you on the ethers.”
Kate smiles. “I will turn on the sphere now and again. See you across the galaxies.”
Kate fades away, and my computer screen darkens. I would have liked to see more of Crystal World, but I’m at the mercy of Kate’s sphere. No telling when she will turn it on again.
Character interview: Kate McKnight, a holographic transmission via sphere.
Kate appears uncomfortable and gives me a searching look. Then she glances across a stream with a faraway expression. Appears to be summer there. She’s not eager to speak with me. Maybe she is as startled as I am to have this connection.
M: “Can you tell me what is going through your mind right now, Kate?”
K: “It’s hard to relate to this kind of situation…and I’m not comfortable with probing questions. Are you able to help us? We entered Crystal World and can’t see any road signs.”
M: “I don’t think so; it was by sheer luck that I connected with you. It looks peaceful enough around there. Is this an ordinary scenario for you?”
K: “I’m used to a whole lot more excitement in my everyday life. To say the least, it has been overwhelming to ‘save the world.’ Never expected myself to be in that kind of drama.”
M: “It makes you discover what you’re made of?”
Kate nods, a small smile on her lips. “You could say that.”
M: “Can you tell me a bit about what you learned in Hallion?”
K: Kate laughs, a sound of incredulity. “What didn’t I learn? I went from a sheltered life in New York City, a well-paying job, family, friends, you know, a pampered life to nothing but the clothes on my back as I was thrust into another world and pitted against massive evil.” She shrugs her shoulders. “Any sane person would not get into that kind of situation, but I had no choice.”
M: “What was your childhood dream, or what did you think your life would look like after you graduated from college?”
K: “I didn’t have any particular dreams; just followed in my father’s footsteps. It was almost impossible to stand up to him. Just ask my brother, Ian. But I always felt that something was missing from my life.”
M: “To get deep here, you found yourself in Hallion?”
K: “As I said, I learned everything, I was tested to the limit. I learned to be strong, to make decisions, and I experienced a deeper sense of love than I have ever experienced before.”
M: “So you believe in destiny?”
K: “I never thought I would find my destiny in Hallion, but the outcome of the battle against evil hinged on my choices, not destiny. Would I dare to face up to the challenges and step into my power? I had to, to save my companions, and Hallion. I certainly didn’t do it alone, but at times, all our futures hung on my choices. I faced my greatest fears.”
M: “What are they, if I may ask?”
Kate squirms in her seat, her fingertips rubbing her temple. “I would have to say war. Not death, but the pains of war. To see suffering is unbearable.”
M: “What is one of your pet peeves?”
K: “People who are not who they say they are. I encountered a bunch in Hallion, and now that the Law has been given to me, I can easily see anyone’s true nature.”
M: “Speaking of the Law, do you miss your double, Keitrah?”
Kate’s face turns sad, her eyes dark. “Sure I do, but she is part of me now, and so is the Silver Hawk. I think he’s the only one who can get us out of Crystal World alive. It remains to be seen. Can’t turn the clock back.”
M: “Do you miss anything, or anyone?”
Kate gives me an incredulous look. “Of course I do! I don’t miss my old life that much, but I sure want to see Ryyd again; that is if we can get back into Hallion. He is my beloved. And I would like to explore my kinship with the Amazons.” She looks sad. “Or maybe Hallion was just a dream. Maybe I will wake up back in New York.”
M: “What would you do then?”
K: “I could never go back to my previous life. When you have experienced your true abilities, there is no going back. But I would get a large mocha latte at the nearest coffee shop, that’s for sure.” She laughs.
M: “I wish I could send you one. So, what is next since Hallion is safe for the time being?”
K: “Well, we already knew that Kil Morgol was still alive, but we didn’t know he served a greater evil. I’m not ready to face that, but I would like to know why the hummingbird tattoo is glowing on Niedra’s face. I would like to help her find her kin, and then we’re out of here—hopefully.”
M: “Good luck and be safe. I will tune into from time to time. Maybe I can catch you on the ethers.”
Kate smiles. “I will turn on the sphere now and again. See you across the galaxies.”
Kate fades away, and my computer screen darkens. I would have liked to see more of Crystal World, but I’m at the mercy of Kate’s sphere. No telling when she will turn it on again.
