Gotham Memoirs: 3-8 Interview Preparations

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Boseman's words are a guiding light for me. I form a plan to interview the Councilman for the election in order to get closer to him.

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Dialogue Choices

Kane: What is your impression of Mr. Harris?

• A serious councilman
  • No change
• A loving father
  • No change

Kane: In which area do you think Councilman Harris has an edge over his competitors?

• His support for women's rights
  • No change
• His philanthropy
  • No change

Kane: How familiar are you with the electoral system?

• I know it quite well
  • No change
• I don't know much
  • No change

Transcript

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• Since I've already decided not to make use of Charlotte to obtain intel, I have no choice but to think of something else.
• After contemplating, I decide to seek Prosecutor Boseman's help.
• She might have some ideas about how to get closer to Councilman Harris.
• I carry this hope with me as I pay another visit to her office.

• The secretary leads me into Prosecutor Boseman's office.
• Seated behind her desk, she slowly lifts her head.
• Diane Boseman: Colvin, take a seat.

• The secretary leaves and closes the door behind her. I take a seat opposite Prosecutor Boseman.
• You: I gave some thought to the things you said to me previously.

• You: But I've realised that there are limits to what I can achieve, and I've not been able to make much progress.

• You: I'm sorry to trouble you again, but I wanted to discuss it over with you, to see if there are any other ways of doing this.

• Diane Boseman: I see... Thank you for placing your trust in me. Let me think for a while.

• The office is enveloped in silence for a few moments, and I throw a nervous glance at the prosecutor.
• Diane Boseman: I've worked with various detectives for some of my previous cases.

• Diane Boseman: They usually use an alias when they're investigating a lead or when they're trying to approach an informant.

• Diane Boseman: It's like what you see in detective fiction; they don't usually give away their true identity.

• Diane Boseman: Because to a detective, giving away their identity is akin to exposing their motives. This can easily alert the other party and put their mission in jeopardy.

• I listen to her words earnestly, and try my best to read between the lines.
• You: You can't give away your true identity... It's indeed as you say.

• Diane Boseman: However, Colvin, you are different from those detectives.

• Diane Boseman: There is no need for you to hide your identity.

• You: You mean...?

• Diane Boseman: Colvin, have you forgotten? You are a reporter.

• You: (Prosecutor Boseman did mention previously that I could try using an interview to get closer to Councilman Harris.)

• You: Is it really possible to gain his trust just by conducting interviews?

• Diane Boseman: Colvin, do you still remember what I told you about the person who helped me convict a murderer?

• Diane Boseman: The murderer was his uncle. At first, no one thought that he would turn his uncle in.

• Diane Boseman: There's no need to be so pessimistic before we've even started, right?

• You: I understand, Prosecutor Boseman. I will give it my all.

• Prosecutor Boseman nods, a look of approval on her face.
• Diane Boseman: I hope my words can give you some inspiration and confidence.

• Diane Boseman: I believe Reporter Colvin is capable of great things, okay?

• You: If that's the case, I'll have to ask Mr. Kane to help me arrange an interview with Councilman Harris...

• Diane Boseman: Colvin. For the sake of the truth that you seek, please continue to give it your all.

• You: Got it. I'll think of a way.

• After getting home, I rack my brains for a reasonable excuse to interview Councilman Harris.
• I will definitely draw suspicion if I suddenly tell Mr. Kane that I want to interview Harris.
• How should I explain myself to make it convincing?
• I rack my brains to search for an answer. All of a sudden, an idea flashes through my mind.
• That's right! The election date is nearing, and Mr. Harris is a candidate...
• I should change my clothes before going to work.

• I return to the agency, and quickly arrive at Mr. Kane's office. I knock politely on the door.

• George Kane: Come in.

• You: Sorry to intrude, Mr. Kane.

• I enter. Mr. Kane is in the middle of reading a newspaper.
• George Kane: Oh? It's Colvin. What brings you here?

• You: Mr. Kane, it's about the upcoming election. I would like to conduct a special interview.

• George Kane: Hmm? What do you have in mind?

• You: Well... I want to interview Councilman Steven Harris.

• The sound of Davis' chuckle reaches my ears.
• Edmund Davis: Heh. Interesting.

• I turn to see Davis with his arms crossed, leaning against the door frame and staring intently at me.
• You: Davis?

• He throws me a glance and walks into the room. Mr. Kane also turns his head to look at him.
• Edmund Davis: Did I hear that right? Colvin, you actually want to interview Councilman Harris?

• Edmund Davis: Aren't there already enough reports about him? Don't say you're looking forward to writing another one of those dull things?

• You: I just want to conduct an interview...

• George Kane: Keeping up with the times and taking the initiative to follow up on a hot topic is commendable, Colvin.

• George Kane: It's a good opportunity for you to get more experience as well.

• You: Does that mean you agree to my request, Mr. Kane?

• Edmund Davis: I honestly don't get why you're so happy.

• You: (Davis doesn't seem to think too highly of Councilman Harris.)

• George Kane: Well then, please prepare your questions and the relevant resources for the interview as soon as possible.

• Edmund Davis: Hold on! Forgive me for being frank, but I don't think you should carry on with this interview.

• Edmund Davis: Colvin, it's not too late to back out. Please think it over carefully.

• The worry and dissatisfaction in his voice unnerves me to some extent.
• You: (However, this is the best chance I can get to approach Councilman Harris...and it's not something I can tell Davis.)

• Under the scrutiny of Davis and Mr. Kane, I decide to hold my peace.
• Edmund Davis: Forget it... I really don't get you.

• Having said that, Davis heaves a big sigh, turns, and leaves.
• The atmosphere in the office remains tense even after Davis has left.
• You: Mr. Kane, this is my first time interviewing a politician, and I'm not sure where to begin.

• George Kane: How about this. I'll ask you some questions to help you sort out your thoughts.

• You: Hmm... Alright then, I'm in your hands.

• George Kane: Listen well. Here's the first question.

• George Kane: What is your impression of Mr. Harris?

A serious councilman

• You: Mr. Harris... He seems like a very stern person.

• George Kane: Oh? What makes you think so?

• You: I've seen some news reports on him, and he always looks so serious on camera.

• George Kane: What you've described is Councilman Harris via the eyes of other reporters.

• George Kane: But if you were to assess him with your own eyes, what sort of person would the real Councilman Harris be?

A loving father

• You: I believe he's a very loving father.

• George Kane: An interesting opinion. May I ask why you think so?

• You: I'm acquainted with Miss Harris, and she's told me about how her father has influenced her and how doting he is.

• George Kane: Getting useful information from conversations is indeed an indispensable skill for a reporter.

• George Kane: You should always maintain a clear mind and think critically.

• George Kane: Remember, you should be akin to a mirror that reflects the truth in an objective manner.

• George Kane: When you interview someone, you should throw away all presumptions and proceed with an open mind. Understand?

• You: Yes, I understand.

• George Kane: Here's the second question.

• George Kane: In which area do you think Councilman Harris has an edge over his competitors?

His support for women's rights

• You: Miss Harris mentioned before that her father has always been supportive of her aviation dreams.

• You: And her father has always approved of her fights for women's voices to be heard.

• I pause for a moment and glance at Mr. Kane. He seems to be listening very intently.
• George Kane: Indeed, this sounds like it will help him get support from female voters.

• You: Besides, raising an amazing daughter like Charlotte Harris...

• You: No matter how you look at it, it's the best proof you can get.

His philanthropy

• You: It should be his support for charities and his philanthropy.

• George Kane: And what do you know about that?

• You: I know he's passionate about doing charity, and has donated to many public welfare organisations such as hospitals and schools.

• George Kane: Sharp of you to know this.

• George Kane: Those were excellent answers. If you prepare your interview along these lines...

• George Kane: Colvin, has it become clearer to you now?

• You: Yes. I think I know where to begin now.

• George Kane: Here's my final question. How familiar are you with the electoral system?

I know it quite well

• You: I've read up on the congressional and local election systems before.

• You: Electoral laws, age limit, candidate requirements, as well as the electoral procedure...

• You: I've done my research on all of these.

• George Kane: That's good. It's important to collect information and understand your subject's background beforehand.

I don't know much

• You: That... I'm sorry, I don't know much about it...

• George Kane: How can you conduct an interview with a politician without even knowing the basics?

• You: I... I'll read up on it right away.

• George Kane: Colvin, you still have a long way to go.

• You: Thank you for your advice. I know what to do now.

• George Kane: Very good. I'm looking forward to your interview.

• You: Yes, I'll make good use of this opportunity.