Living On the Edge
by
Justin Tyme

 I then asked Silent Edge if he was able to share in his experience. Graciously, he continued. Since then I have been busy in honing my talents and using them for the good of Galaxy City.'
The trees gently sway and the cool rills of water cascade over the rocks and into the still pond. I have been invited into the home of Silent Edge, a familliar face to all those that live in Galaxy City. However, Silent Edge is one of Galaxy City's more retiring heroes, so i leapt at the chance when he invited me down to his home. The interview took place in his peaceful garden, the loudest sound being the cooing of some turtle doves that were feeding at the bird table. 'It was like this Justin. When I was very young, my talents came to the attention of a particular Japanese Company, very respectful and known for its help programs for poor, young people.

However, that was its public face. Underneath, it was an organisation dedicated to the pursuit of power at any cost. My natural talents made me an ideal candiate for their

After we had taken some tea, I got down to the interview.

The first question I asked Silent Edge was about his home, whether he was a native of Paragon City?

He gently smiled and answered,'No Justin. My home was in Japan. I came to Galaxy City only when I became a hero. Before that I lived my life on the wrong side of the law. However, I came to see the errors of my ways and so I came to Galaxy City in part to atone for these misdoings.'

 'enforcement' division, so I was trained in all the most deadly martial arts.' There, he paused, as if reflecting on his past. Then Silent Edge continued his narrative.

'However, I was fortunate to become aware of the organisation's duplicity and was able to escape their grasp, thanks to the very skills they had taught me. As it was impossible for me to stay in Japan, I took advantage of the Statesman invitation and so arrived in Galaxy City in April of this year.

 Silent Edge then took me a walk around the peaceful haven that is his garden. He then talked about how before he managed to get to Galaxy City, he had to defeat various teams that his superiors had sent out after him, for his skills were of vital importance to the organisation.

Then I asked him whether he followed any particular philosophy? Silent Edge answered,' I would not say I follow anyone elses ideal exclusively, more of a montage