So, i managed to find Alexander. He was one phone call away. After i gathered my notes i picked up the phone and dialed the number. I wondered if i would actually hear Alexander from the other side of the line. And so after it rang for 3 times, someone picked it up. The conversation of course was in ancient Greek, or at least a mixture of ancient Greek and the koine, but for everyone to understand it, here it will be in English.
"Yeah?"
Me: Alexander, is that you?
Alexander: Yes, who am i speaking to?
Me: I am Efstathios, from Athens, and i want to take an interview from you, is it ok?
Al: Well, of course. I am always glad to converse.
Me: Thank you Alexander, i am a bit of relieved, i didnt know what to expect. You actually seem very friendly.
Al: Hehe, what did you expect? A lion roaring at you and throwing you spears from the other side of the phone?
Me: Can you actually do that??? I mean, throw spears from the phone?
Al: No, relax. I wouldnt do that anyway. So, what do you wanna discuss?
Me: Well Alexander, i had a lot of questions prepared, but to tell you the truth now that i am actually talking with you i dont know from where to begin. I'll just start with something... light. (Alexander interrupts)
Al: First things first. Call me Alex. Secondly, dont hesitate, ask me whatever you wish.
Me: Are you sure? Some questions may be somewhat... sensitive...
Al: Yeah, go ahead, shoot.
Me: Ok Alex. So, many historians believe that you had other goals too, apart from conquering. Like spreading culture and Greek education and other things. And some others believe that you were just interested in conquering, and that everything you did was a result of calculations that would help you conquer. What's the truth?
Al: Efstathie. sometimes people do some things without actually knowing the consequences. And sometimes they plan things and they do know the various aspects of their actions. I had enough time to plan many things. The truth is that i was raised with the Greek ideals, and while in the process of conquering Asia, i wanted the new empire to have these ideals as a base. It is pretty simple. But in the same time i respected some elements of their cluture.
Me: Yes, and because of that your own friends and troops were not satisfied.
Al: Yes, but that had to be done. In the begginig none of these things are easy.
Me: Yes, but towards the end you overdid it i think, with the kisses and the god worshiping stuff.
Al: Oh well, i did indeed. But think of the way i was raised. In believing that i was a descendant of Hercules, and that my father was Zeus, and all that. As soon as i conquered the Persian Empire and more, i started believing that indeed i was at least a true descendant of Hercules and whatever else. And not only that, but that i surpassed him too.
Me: And you did in a way.
Al: Not actually. Hercules did different things. It's hard to explain.
Me: Ok. Lets move to another question. Were you poisoned or was it an illness that killed you?
Al: Oh, i know about the fuzz that has been created since then about this matter. As i said to my comrades once while showing them one of my wounds, it was blood that came out of my veigns, not ichor. During those years that i kept on conquering, i sustained so many wounds, and illnesses, and went through harsh conditions, that a strong illness was enough to kill me. Dont forget that towards the end i wasnt living in the healthiest way. Too much wine. All these contributed.
Me: Interesting. I thought that Casander poisoned you, or that Aristotle may had been the mastermind.
Al: Aristotle wouldnt do that. We had our quarrels, but he wasnt that kind of man. And about Cassander, oh well, what can i say about this little *censored* ? Anyway, i was carefull, especially since Cassander was around.
Me: All these are amazing things Alex. But i was wondering, have you regretted about anything?
Alex: For many things. I really dont know what i would have done, had i been there again. But surely i would be more careful. You see now, it's all clear. You see things with a different perspective. And no words, human words, can explain this. But back then i was raised as the son of a King, and a King to be. And that brings a lot of responsibilities. And further more i had my pothos. To conquer and explore. I wanted to surpass my father. My father didnt have the same pothos. He would have conquered Asia and would have stopped there. But i always wanted to go further.
There are many things that i would try not to do. Like killing Cleitus. The massacre at Thebes. And many others. But as i said, being a King, is not easy. Not at all.
Me: I understand. Next question. Where is your body?
Al: i cant tell you this, but the location of the last place that i was buried will be uncovered soon.
Me: Exciting. Maybe just a hint?
(Laughs from both of us)Al:Yes, it's in the northen hemisphere (laughing).
Me: Ok ok. One last question: Were you blond?
Al: Hahaha. What kind of question is this?
Me: Well it may seem strange, but many people keep wondering that.
Al: Yes, i was blond. And actually dark blond. But it didnt matter. I wasnt the prettiest. Hephaestion was. Between all of us.
Me: Now that you have mentioned Hephaestion, maybe you could tell me... (he interrupts my words)
Al: Oh noooo, dont get me started now! This Hephaestion thing again. Carefull, because a spear may actually come through the phone at ya!
Me: Woooaah, ok ok. It was good talking with you Alex. Thank you for our little chat.
Alex: Yeah, bye Efstathie. I had a good time.
Me: Bye Alex.
So that was it. Maybe not the best questions to be asked, but i am not much of a reporter either. So settle with what you got
