Apex Shadow - Episode #01 - A Fear of Flying (Dark Super Hero Audio Drama)
Daniela Aranaga for Doctor K
Doctor K is another one of those regular supporting characters we'll see more of, if we're lucky enough to make more episodes. She's a huge nerd for this stuff, fascinated by the implications of super powered individuals, what their presence means for science, medicine, technology-- but she's still a bit unnerved sometimes, when faced with the sheer brutality that some powered individuals can be capable of. Looking to break some of the tropes with this character-- "Oh, I don't like people, that's why I work with dead bodies. Look at me and my quirky neurodivergence!" Doctor K is friendly, outgoing, and enthusiastic. She craves discovery, experiences, new ideas. She wants to help people, and she feels like this is the best possible way for her to do it, in her own way.
Energetic - Enthusiastic - Optimistic - Verbose - Highly Intelligent
[Discussing the Blitz's cause of death with Kate]
(Excited, but maintaining professionalism)
Right. With the Blitz-- excuse me. Mr. Redman-- I'm seeing signs of severe electrocution. Enough to kill a normal person instantly, a few dozen times over. But, as you likely know-- his healing ability was known to be highly accelerated-- in keeping with the general theme here.
[After Kate surmises that the Blitz didn't die of electrical shock]
(Dry, slightly playful)
...No. That would be the hollow-point rounds fired at close range into his heart and his brain.
[Witnessing the aftermath of Lara's gruesome murder]
(Unnerved, slightly shaken)
But, that's not the worst part, I would say. I mean, none of this is great. Who wants to be stabbed 700 times? Or at all. But if I had to choose-- like, if you put a gun to my head--
(Gets cut off)
Very nice job! Thanks for auditioning!
Thank you! I had a lot of fun with the character. Thanks for sharing the story.