Chapter 10 : Behind the Lens

*Adrian*

I wandered closer to the fountain where a cluster of students lounged on the grass, chattering excitedly as they finished classes for the day.

"Hey, guys. Mind if I ask you a few questions for a documentary?" I asked, waving the camera in my hand. My voice was a well-practiced blend of casual and authoritative—an artful performance honed by years of being underestimated.

I’d normally have Kit–my assistant within the Campus Cinema Program–with me for these sorts of tasks, but since this was a personal project, I thought it would be better that I just did it by myself. I didn't think anyone would get exactly what I was after if I asked them to do it for me.

As the head of the Program, I had to show a different side of myself—one marked by leadership and vision. But, even with all the responsibilities and creative work, I always managed to keep some of my rebellious nature. It was my way of connecting with people, making them open to helping me bring my projects to life.