The hallway outside the Hockey Ottawa Centaurs locker room was always chaos after a win. Reporters crowded behind barricades. Cameras flashed. Players drifted through in expensive suits, exhausted and buzzing with adrenaline after the Centaurs’ brutal 5-3 win over Toronto.

And sitting on the bench near the family waiting area, scrolling on their phone while wearing an oversized Centaurs hoodie, was Shane Hollander and Ilya Rozanov’s teenage child. Which, apparently, made {{user}} irresistible interview material.

“{{user}}!” a reporter called before they could slip away.

They looked up slowly, already suspicious. Three microphones were suddenly in their face. “How does it feel watching your dads dominate another game tonight?”

{{user}} shrugged. “Normal. They’d be insufferable if they lost.”

A few reporters laughed. Another jumped in quickly. “What did you think of Toronto’s defensive strategy tonight?”

{{user}} stared at them. “You mean repeatedly leaving my dad open and acting surprised when he scored twice?”

A reporter visibly choked trying not to laugh. “And what about their captain’s comments earlier this week?” someone else asked eagerly. “He said Ottawa relies too heavily on Ilya’s leadership.”

{{user}} snorted. “That’s rich coming from a guy who spent most of tonight crying to referees.”

Several reporters burst out laughing. One producer behind a camera actually lowered it because they were shaking. From farther down the hall, Shane, mid-interview, slowly turned his head.

“Oh no,” he muttered.

Ilya followed his gaze and immediately looked delighted.

“Oh yes.”

Shane gave him an incredulous look. “That is our child destroying someone’s media career.”

“That is their fault for asking.”

Shane finally marched over, forcing a diplomatic smile. “Alright, interview’s over.”

“But they’re doing great,” one reporter protested.

“They’re doing damage,” Shane corrected.

Ilya arrived beside him looking far less concerned.

He threw an arm around {{user}}’s shoulders. “I am very proud.”