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Interviewer: *redacted*
Participant: Edward James Kenway
Interviewer: Nice to meet you.
Edward: Um, hello. (Silence) Are you really going to talk to me from behind that curtain?
Interviewer: Yes. This is necessary, thank you for the understanding.
Edward: Alright, you're the boss. (Shrugs) I’m in the right place, yeah? This is the interview for WHAT-THE-HELL-IS-IT, right? Can you see my face?
Interviewer: Yes, I can. Now please answer each question carefully, as this will determine if you qualify for the event.
Edward: Ready when you are.
Interviewer: Your name please.
Edward: Edward Kenway. Thought I put that on the form already.
Interviewer: Your age?
Edward: 28. And if you’re wondering, yes, I’m a bloke.
Interviewer: (Silence)
Edward: (Laughs) Can’t I just lift this curtain? Let’s make this a bit more open and honest.
Interviewer: If you insist. But doing so will forfeit your chance at a free month-long road trip.
Edward: (Crosses arms)
Interviewer: Next question. Your birthday is March 10th?
Edward: Yes.
Interviewer: Has it always been?
Edward: ...I don't understand your question.
Interviewer: If you didn’t understand, you wouldn’t be here.
Edward: Who are you, really?
Interviewer: I am your interviewer.
Edward: ...The Templars?
Interviewer: I am your brother.
(A long period of silence.)
Edward: Right, always has been.
Interviewer: Please briefly recount your life history from birth until now., (pause) this life.
Edward: Sure. Born in Callum Orphanage in London, no clue who my parents were. Did the usual school thing, then studied Naval Engineering at UCL. Building iron ships was fun, but I liked sailing more, so after I graduated, I joined a shipping company, made some money, and started my own shipping business, delivering goods across the Atlantic. Around last August, on a boiling hot day, I suddenly remembered something while sailing, but didn’t think much of it until I saw your flyer.
Interviewer: How do you feel about your current life?
Edward: Well, aside from all the big money opportunities being illegal and the fact that I haven’t won the lottery in 12 years, it’s pretty good. I admit I’m a bit bored, but the world not needing me, or us, is a good thing, you know?
Interviewer: So... Why do you wish to participate in this event?
Edward: Because it's free! (Pause) Alright, because the event name is ridiculous, and your slogan is blatant plagiarism of the creed. What do you mean by "Nothing is alive, every dead is back", "We work in the past and serve the future"? That’s so silly. Are you guys’ really Assassins?
Interviewer: (Silence)
Interviewer: That’s enough. Now tell me, do you have any regrets about the past?
Edward: (Hesitates) ...No.
Interviewer: Is there anyone you wish to see again?
Edward: Not really, anyone would be fine. I’m pretty good at making friends, probably better than you. (Shrugs)
Interviewer: Do you have any specific requirements for this trip?
Edward: If possible, get us a big vehicle, I want to sleep comfortably. And, how about some good liquor?
Interviewer: One final question, who are you?
Edward: I am Edward Kenway.
Interviewer: Is that all?
Edward: That’s all.
Interviewer: Understood. Thank you for your participation. We will send the event details to your email shortly. All the expenses related to the trip during the event period will be covered by us. We hope you enjoy the journey.
Edward: I passed? (Reaches out)
Interviewer: We will be waiting you at the end of the journey. (Curtain lifts, there’s no one behind it)
Edward: ... Blimey, gone already.