“Members of the media will always try to slither around and pose a question you don’t want to answer,” Rhona told the three weary Wonders, who sat lined up opposite her like puppies at obedience school. One distraction and she could lose them. “I’ve seen it all in my time as a producer. You need a few techniques to divert the conversation. The reporters will be given these lists well before they meet you so they can prepare other questions. If they go off script, smile. Shake your head. Talk about how much you love the city you’re in and how welcome they’ve made you feel. Or answer the question you wanted them to ask. “So, the forbidden topics. Christos, as we discussed, we will not mention your age. You’re still a young man, but you’ve got ten years on these two. You know, we all know, youth is what the public and the media love, so we’ll simply avoid the subject. You can get away with a few years anyhow with that olive skin. I also won’t let the interviewers bring up anything to do with religion.
