Are you a morning person, or more of a night owl?
I like the night because it's when you can see the stars... although, well, there's a few nights in Soldier and Thiefmoon that I don't like so much anymore.
What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
Um, how friendly they are, I guess? I like it when they introduce themselves back. A lot of people in this city just kind of... don't.
You see a huge spider in your room, what do you do?
Did you know that the spider's a sacred animal of one of the forbidden gods? Wait, don't tell anyone I said that. But, yeah, Hugo's pretty sure It-And-They are being secretly worshipped by one of the other noble families. I guess that could mean it's some kind of spy. I mean, I think Panopticon's on our side but, well, I'd probably still tell Hugo so he could take it outside before Lindie saw it and got... stabby.
If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past, what would you change?
I guess it was probably a bad idea to bring a noble to speak to a god of desperate survival... that's kind of where all our current difficulties can be traced back to. But really I don't think it's helpful to dwell on past decisions. Because, well, they’re like, in the past, you know? And I don’t know how to travel back in time yet.
Tell me about your first kiss.
Ew, no! I mean, sorry, I try to stay away from all that sort of stuff. Bunny girls have two modes at this court, and I prefer to stay firmly in the cute category. If I ever do end up going there, I may need to have a talk with my mum first... or maybe Martini?... Someone who'd know what a rabbit's meant to do with her teeth.
Do you give people second chances?
I don’t normally get to make that call, to be honest. But yeah, I guess everyone deserves as many chances as it takes to get it right, you know?
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Why, w-what have have you heard? I mean, I don't w- Look can we… like, not talk about dogs or whatever? Please?
Do you think you’re attractive?
I think I’m cute, if that’s what you mean.
What’s your worst habit?
I’m a bit of a blabbermouth. If I have your ear to fill with my talking, you’ll probably get tired before I do.
When was the last time you cried?
I'm not ashamed to admit I'm a crybunny. It was a few days ago, which is actually maybe a personal record. I was being chased by spiders.
Are you a good liar?
I don't think I've ever tried...
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
People who look at the sky and refuse to see the stars.
Have you ever had your heart broken?
From what I remember, Lindie stabbed it real hard one time...
Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
I tend to avoid arguments whenever possible. But when it’s not possible to run away, I don’t think my fists would be especially effective, so I guess words. It’s probably better if Hugo does any persuading, though. I'm a good talker, but he's better at convincing other people to listen.
What’s something you’re naturally good at?
Jumping! And stargazing!
What’s something you had to work hard to be good at?
Positivity! I don’t like to feel down, so I try to look for the rose in the thorns. Sometimes it’s hard, but I think it’s worth working at!
Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
I’m pretty sure no-one’s ever flirted with me, so how would I know?
Do you think money can buy happiness?
I don’t know. Maybe. Master Hugo used money to buy me from the menagerie, and I'm happier now than I was there. And money can buy lettuce and lettuce makes me happy. But, well, the Petal Archive teaches that true contentedness only exists in the Briarpatch, and by its nature brambles aren’t a paid-for experience. Brambles are free fruit for everyone to share. The humans call them weeds, but that’s because they don’t know any better. We bunnies know better… wait, what was the question again?
Do you believe in destiny?
Bramble knows what he's doing. And what he's asked of us.
Are you a good cook?
Not really. One Berryfest when I was very little my dad tried to teach me his secret Brambleberry Tart recipe. He was... unsuccessful. We had to visit a neighbour's feast that year, and from that point on I was put on berry-picking duty. Which I much preferred anyway.
What do you think happens after you die?
Oh, uh, well in my experience, the universe seems to contrive to make me alive again... but I really hope at some point I'll just get to go to the Briarpatch and stay there with Bramble. These days there seems to be another force keeping me from that, which I'm hoping is temporary.
Did you have to grow up fast?
If you mean physically, then no. I'm a bunny which means I've pretty much always been little. If you mean mentally, then also no. I've always been looked after by the people around me. In the warren it was the Bramble Church, then in the Menagerie it was Bramble himself. And now, it's Master Hugo and Lindie.
Who do you look up to?
Um, everyone. I'm little. But most of all, it's gotta be Bramble. He's a star so he's, like, really high up.
When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
BANANANANANANA MILKSHAKE!!!!!!!!!!... or if we're on business and need to be discreet, I'll order a Banana Milkshake - at a normal volume.
What do you like most about yourself?
I’m a good listener.
What do you like least about yourself?
I talk too much....
Do you want kids someday?
Kinda against the stereotype for a bunny, but I don’t really feel like being tied to a warren all my life. And once bunnies have five or six kids, before you know it, you’re the matriarch of an entire burrow and that just seems like far too much responsibility to handle.
Are you a planner or more spontaneous?
I don’t think I really have the attention span to make plans.
Can you keep a secret?
The last time I kept a secret, Lindie ended up accidentally killing me. Secrets suck.
Do you like being the centre of attention?
I... used to. But, well - when I'm the centre of attention, then that probably means something's gone wrong again.
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
Oh - um, hide, I guess? Coming back from the dead goes a lot smoother if no-one witnesses your death. And, I guess, make right with Bramble - just to ensure I get to the Briarpatch this time... the last time I died - wait, these interviews are confidential, right?
Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
Heck to the yes! It always makes me feel happy to be in something cute and pretty! The Viziera Dargent-Laureat gives the best makeovers.
Where do you feel safe?
…I’m not sure I ever feel safe. But that’s all part of the fun of living, amirite?
Do you love or hate being alone?
I love being alone! You get to be yourself without bothering anyone else.
What’s the last nightmare you remember having?
Hey! You promised you wouldn't bring up dogs... gnolls and wolves count as dogs.
Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
I don’t need to! That’s the beauty of having an all knowing Prince of Bunnies watching over me - he’s already picked up on my mistakes long before I realise I’ve messed up, so if I were to dwell on them, it would be like committing them twice. Do you see?
Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
My parents are the sweetest bunnies in the whole entire city... but, no.
How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic or super whiney?
I don’t think I’m whiney, exactly, but I’m a lot more needy of affection and attention. But that’s because it makes me feel better to be looked after when I’m ill. And that makes me get well faster.
What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
Probably that I grow into a happy and faithful Brambleite; I’m sure they’d be proud of me, if they knew I was still alive.
Do you have a strong sense of style?
Uh, yeah, I guess so. My favourite outfit is normally whatever I’m wearing at the time!
Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
If we're high up enough, I'd like camping outdoors, where I can watch the stars as I fall asleep. Further down, the stars aren't so visible, and it's safer to stay in the inn.
Is there a food that most people like but you absolutely hate?
My rabbit body's not designed to digest meat. It can be a problem...
Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
I keep everything that makes me happy and get rid of anything that doesn’t. So, kind of half and half I guess?
Are you superstitious?
It’s not superstitions if it’s real.
Are you the kind of person who remembers people’s birthdays and pet’s names and stuff?
Birthdays are a good indicator of who you're dealing with. When I was little, I made birthday star maps for the people in the warren as presents. Now, whenever I find out a person's birthday, I create them a star chart in my journal. Master Hugo's got a whole book of noble birthdays, and I use that to help me navigate the court better. Nobles aren't generally very good at introducing themselves back, so there's quite a few who I know the birthday of but don't know their name. The pets are generally friendlier - a lot of them are actually animalfolk, like me - so I do tend to remember their names.
What do you do to feel better when you’re sad?
I talk to Bramble… he doesn’t talk back much, but it helps that he can’t help but listen on account of his sensitive hearing.
Is it hard for you to trust someone?
I trust everyone. Master Hugo warned me that I needed to be more cautious, but I told him that if he's calling out my trusting nature over calling out people for being untrustworthy, then he's going after the wrong people.
Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
Not really. In all honesty, I'm not sure I tend to notice peer pressure until it's too late to back out from what I was going to do anyway...
If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down, what kind of job would you take?
The adventure doesn’t stop if you settle down. You’re always learning and exploring new things. But if I were to settle down, I would hope it could be somewhere near an observatory.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Oh, I... well, I wanted to work for the Bramble Church. And I wanted to see the stars. And now I work for Bramble directly, and I keep meeting stars!... oh, but that's a secret. Don't tell anyone.
