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Aiden Ng is a media dude. He might not be for very soon. For he has decided to take a very risky step... interview Joseph King! It's not his fault, really, but his media company is failing and Joseph King is the only one to have a reasonable chance of accepting their interview. So on he went, the brave man. You have to take risks to grow.

Interviewing a presidential candidate is a sure way to get more views, right?

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Joseph had, at first, wanted to meet at a restaurant, but Joseph's gut told him that was a bad way to go. He didn't feel like he wanted to be interviewed at his parent's house, either. Eventually he settled for a cafe. But then yet another conundrum. Which cafe? It can't be too dingy, but it can't be too expensive, either. Then he found out he worried for nothing because his phone notified him that Aiden had already decided on a place.

Both were not sure if this was the correct procedure but decided to keep silent about it.

They meet at a nice cafe. Its not very dingy.

The waitress sits them at a booth. They talk. Joseph drinks some coffee. Aiden drinks some latte. Aiden asks some questions, Joseph answers frankly. Eventually, the interview is settled, and the two go their seperate ways. That is all.

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Transcript:

We meet at a cafe. Joseph King is wearing a suit when he greets me. His hand is smooth and warm. His eyes convey something I cannot describe. We drink our beverages, and after some small talk, I start the interview. Throughout the asking of questions. Joseph's eyes never leave mine, giving me the impression that he is more prepared than anyone believes.

Q: What is your motivation behind your bid for the presidential seat?

A: Every time I read the news, I always see communities upset over decisions made by the people in power. I believe that the structure established by our culture has already been, let's see... I would say 'outdated' was the word, but it seems more as if society has left it behind, no, that is the same thing. As society progresses, it can be seen that some structures put in place earlier can no longer fit the progressed society. However, I have no power to ractify this fact, and hence, with the power granted by the presidential seat, I would be able to change such a structure.

A: What will you do if you become president?

J: That is a lot packed into one, singular question. Firstly, I see a lot of complains about the healthcare system. I would like to make it such that the healthcare insurance companies have the people before profits, but also, I would like to ensure that the insurance companies are still abel to provide for the people. Second, I see many of the homeless on the streets. I would like to make sure that everyone has jobs that can provide for them. Increase minimum wage, decrease the price of houses, et cetera. But, of course, these are all ideals if I don't manage to become president.

A: Are you sure that you'll become president?

J: It's a leap of faith, really. I... I have this theory. Have you ever heard of the Multiverse Theory?

A: Yes.

J: Well, in a realm of infinite possibilities like the Multiverse, there is a definite possibility that in at least one universe, the chance of me becoming president... I get to become president. Out of a hundred, no, a thousand universes, a 0.1% still means that in one universe, I become president. It's just hope, you understand? Hope.

I look him in the eyes and finally I realise what makes Joseph so different from all the other presidential candidates. He is not just an idealist, but an idealist that wholeheartedly believes in his ideals. He places his hope and faith into it, for but a 0.1 percent chance. And I can respect that.

A: Thank you. I have no further questions.

J: No, thank you.

I am certain that he meant it.

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Did this one newspaper article do anything to help? Perhaps.