Kid Spectacular/Extras

## In-Universe Recordings

**Extract of a practice interview for ESU college with Mr Cooper**

“So, Aaron. What are some of your defining qualities that make you a perfect fit for ESU?”
“Ok, well… I’d say I’m really driven by my studies and I am a hard worker, this is reflected in my grades. But I guess, most importantly, I can think on my feet. Problems don’t stump me, they inspire me. They fuel me - in a way - to find answers and the journey of solving the problem along the way is something that excites me even if its not what I expected.”

“Ok, and what about you as person, you need to talk not only about your studies, but also why you as person would be a benefit to their institution…”

“Oh right…. Urm.” *brief pause* “I would say I am someone who would throw themselves into campus life. I love the idea of community and I would want to help build that in anyway I could, I have already had a lot of experience with bringing people together as well as volunteer work and this knowledge and experience is something I am excited to transfer. These are what make me a perfect fit for ESU..”

“Great work Aaron. I think we can stop there for today.”

*Ruffling before the recording is stopped*

## Out of Character

**Character update 13/07/2018**

Full year of school finished, ended up not being an active team due to certain events. Will provide full detail of character and relationships with others, after analysis of character. Kid Spectacular – after a rollercoaster of a first year, with highs and real lows, Kid Spectacular really did enjoy it, but can’t help but feel bitterly disappointed that he missed out on the one thing he desired most; to be on an active duty team. When him and his team were an active duty team things were often tough and didn’t really go to plan, at all, but he often felt like he was personally developing getting better every time and learning how to think fast, plan, and adapt to new/developing situations in the field. Aims: For next year he will work twice as hard to get back on active duty team, and once on it, stay there working hard to keep it and prove he has earned it. Not only does he want to be put on an active duty team, he also wants to be leader, after seeing his team dismally fall apart on more than one occasion he wants to stand up take control and take charge, having previously felt like he wasn’t ready, now he wants to prove that he is. He will focus on being more responsible and focused in the field and hopes to be a mentor for the new first years coming in.

**Character update 28/11/2020**

Well, second year has come to an end (eventually), but KS is proud of the developments he and his team has made. He achieved his aim of becoming the team leader and also managed to restore his team to an active duty role under the new name Team Hope. Hope was a fitting mantra for the entire season where KS got to flex his authority as team leader, work on being responsible and ultimately, do what he always wanted to do – help people. Emotionally KS struggled with the start of second year, the shatters that the team was in at the end of season one carried forth into second year. Loxley leapt from bad decision to bad decision which eventually led to him leaving. This shook the team more as they longed for a period of stability which they eventually found.
Winning the tournament while also investigating the Zodiac - KS was keeping extremely busy due to the heartbreak he may have been feeling. Zodiac formed an unhealthy obsession for KS with his desire to investigate leads seemingly at random. He eventually proved he was right and that he wasn’t crazy with his prediction of the Anchor breakout, with everything adding up. The year ended in more turmoil and instability with the departure of the light-hearted Beacon and once again not being an active team, but this provided a chance for KS to reflect and grow as well as working on his studies. However, this year KS has made great strides in being a leader as well as hero. He has found his “hero identity” and this showed well in his outlook in monkey business.

Aims: for next year KS finds himself once again wanting to be leader on an active duty team, but knows he will find his way no matter what. He will focus on preparing for life after Atlas, looking at his future, his relationships and his studies. KS wants to keep his friends close and heal rifts that may have happened in his first two years. He aims to grow more as hero, becoming a hero people can look up to and rely on.