Daonlathas, Ryccian Empire
The Caesar Flickerman Show, National Imperial Network

Ryccian holovision was extravagant in its style, and the Caesar Flickerman Show was no exception. It was part-political, part-celebrity show in its theme, as Caesar interviewed various politicians and turned their talks into a glitzy show, with a cheery audience and all. Politics in this show was turned into entertainment, and although Ryccians were smart enough to distinguish politics from comedy, this show brought out the “human side” of the politicians, or so it claimed. Besides, it was fun to see.

Tonight was an interview like no other. For the first time, a foreigner was a guest for the show. High Legate Sinclair was invited by the NIN to be interviewed by Caesar Flickerman. Due to the fear of ultranationalist attack, security was subtly increased, with Imperial soldiers in “plainclothes” (lol) being placed amongst the audience to keep an eye on any suspicious activity.

“Ladies and gentlebeings, your master of ceremonies, Caesar Flickerman!”

The show began, and in usual pompous fashion, Flickerman entered the stage, and the audience cheered.
 

“Thank you! Thank you! Welcome, welcome, welcome welcome to the Caesar Flickerman Show! Now, in about five minutes they’re all going to be out here, including our special guest. We’ll save the best for last. Are you excited?”

The crowd cheered, and it only intensified upon his command.

“Let me hear it! Ha ha ha ha ha!”

“Our ten-year anniversary! Can you believe it has been that long? How long have I been at NIN? Don’t answer that. Ah ha ha ha. I don’t look that old, now do I?”

”No!”

“Good answer. Ha ha ha ha! Now, our first guest is the Senator from…”

A plethora of politicians paraded for the cameras. Tonight was no exception. First was a Senator, then a Minister, and then a Governor. Finally, it was time for Sinclair to appear.

“Now, our final guest is a special one, and for our ten-year anniversary no less. I have been waiting for this one all night. He is from Stoinia”

A few people in the audience were annoyed. Others cheered a bit as he mentioned this country. One person booed. An expert at dealing with crowds, Flickerman tried to use this to steer his own narrative and own the show.

“We all have our conflicting views on this country. I’m contractually obliged to not cause a fuss, but I sure wouldn’t try to pick a fight with our special guest. He’s a military veteran, and we certainly saw that a few weeks ago with that fight in the Imperial Academy. Feisty, wasn’t he? I wouldn’t want to gamble my life with this one! Ha ha ha ha! From the planet of Louisiana, you know him as the Fighting Legate, but we know him as Jeffrey Sinclair!”

Sinclair entered the stage. The audience stood up to applaud him. Despite the Empire being divided on opinion, most Ryccians were still polite enough to Stoinian officials to grant this basic amount of respect. Besides, due to the harassment of the ultranationalists, Sinclair had earned significant public sympathy with the public, so it was not surprising.

“Jeffrey Sinclair! That was certainly quite the fight you put a few weeks ago. I have to say, we were very moved, I think, when we saw you defend your assistant and your children. Barring that frosty incident, how are you finding Daonlathas?”