Are you a morning person, or more of a night owl?
I wake up early and go to bed late, like most nobles.
What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
The way they hold themselves. You can tell a noble a mile away by the arched back we’ve been conditioned to walk with. I’m trying to correct that in myself, but a lifetime of coaching is hard to break.
You see a huge spider in your room, what do you do?
Huge spiders could be spies or familiars, so you can’t be too careful. I’d probably try to usher them out as painlessly and politely as possible.
If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past, what would you change?
I had a... friend that my family disapproved of. If I could go back I wouldn't give up that friendship so quickly.Tell me about your first kiss.
Well, officially, it was to a human noble girl. She was sweet, but ultimately vapid. She’s married to my brother now.
Do you give people second chances?
When they deserve them.
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Hmm, closer to a dog person than a cat person, anyway.
Do you think you’re attractive?
I have the ability to be as attractive or as unattractive as suits any particular moment. But in my natural form, I’d say I cut a dashing figure.
What’s your worst habit?
I tend to get distracted by my own reflection, but really, who can blame me?
When was the last time you cried?
When I was sixteen. I don't really want to talk about it.
Are you a good liar?
If I was, I wouldn’t tell you.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
The aristocracy.
Have you ever had your heart broken?
I think I’m more of a heartbreaker, to be honest. But… yes. Yes I have.
Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
I’m the weakest person in my family, and my sister is nine. What do you think?
What’s something you’re naturally good at?
Public speaking.
What’s something you had to work hard to be good at?
Masking my noble birth when in public.
Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
Sometimes, but I try to ignore it when they do.
Do you think money can buy happiness?
Do you think happiness can cost money?
Do you believe in destiny?
Whose destiny?
Are you a good cook?
I am ashamed to say I have never actually tried to cook a meal in my life.
What do you think happens after you die?
I like to think that the Garden is a real place that I will end up in if I lead a good life.
Did you have to grow up fast?
I was attending court sessions before I was fully housetrained. What do you think?
Who do you look up to?
The proletariat collective.
When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
A pint of their finest ale.
What do you like most about yourself?
I’m trying to be a good person.
What do you like least about yourself?
My family.
Do you want kids someday?
Only if I can bring about a world where I can have kids who aren’t expected to hide their identity and where other kids aren’t starving in the street as mine eat more than their little stomachs can handle.
Are you a planner or more spontaneous?
Oh, I’m a planner… maybe too much of planner, if I’m honest.
Can you keep a secret?
I wouldn’t tell you if I could.
Do you like being the centre of attention?
Only if it’s voluntary.
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
I’d disown my parents and walk out into the desert as far as my feet would take me.
Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
It can be fun, but mostly it’s an obligation.
Where do you feel safe?
When I’m outside the 2nd court walls.
Do you love or hate being alone?
You are never truly alone in the 2nd court.
What’s the last nightmare you remember having?
I accidentally transformed into a Kitsune where the 2nd court could see, and I was imprisoned alongside my entire family. Imagine, being stuck in a prison with the four worst people in existence for all eternity?!
Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
I try to. It isn’t easy sometimes, especially at court where every mistake is ammunition that can be used against you.
Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
I fear to grow up to be like my parents.
How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic or super whiney?
I’m a bit of a wimp, but when I get sick, I’m normally left on my own to burn it out, so I’ve learned that whining doesn’t actually help anything.
What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
To be the obedient spare son to carry on the family lineage.
Do you have a strong sense of style?
I think I cut a pretty dashing figure.
Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
I wish the former were true, but I have to say I’d prefer to stay the night in an inn.
Is there a food that most people like but you absolutely hate?
Since I met Connie, I can’t really stomach rabbit anymore...
Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
I’m not sentimental about my stuff, but I don’t like to throw away things that might be useful...
Are you superstitious?
I try not to be, but we live in a world where ghouls exist, so it’s quite hard to be logical all the time.
Are you the kind of person who remembers people’s birthdays and pet’s names and stuff?
These are important aspects of diplomacy, so I have learned to focus on little details like these.
What do you do to feel better when you’re sad?
I chat to my friends, Connie and Lindie.
Is it hard for you to trust someone?
I am always suspicious of nobles, but I’m maybe a little too trusting of everyone else?
Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
I care a lot about what people think of me, even though I try not to. So, while I try to be principled, I can fall to peer pressure more easily than I’d like.
If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down, what kind of job would you take?
Hmm, farmer?
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A paladin.
