The cameras rolled, the lights were bright but not overwhelming, and the show began.
Ava, seated across from Damon, gave him a relaxed smile, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear.
She was casual in her approach, wearing a hoodie and jeans, looking more like someone who just happened to be in the studio rather than a professional host.
"Welcome, everyone. Today, we've got a special guest, Damon Cross." She turned to him. "Damon, thanks for coming on."
Damon gave a slight nod. "Yeah."
Ava shifted slightly in her seat. "Big year for you. A lot of wins, a lot of momentum, and now you're stepping onto the global stage. How's that feel?"
Damon shrugged. "Good."
Ava blinked, waiting for more. It didn't come.
"Uh-huh," she muttered, glancing briefly at her notes. "Well, we let fans send in some questions for you."
Damon gave a slight nod, his expression unreadable. "Cool."
