Are you a morning person, or more of a night owl?
Better things happen at night.
What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
If they’ve ever been trapped. You can see it in the eyes, and the way their muscles move.
You see a huge spider in your room, what do you do?
Stealth-kill practice?
If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past, what would you change?
Start sneaking out way earlier.
Tell me about your first kiss.
I spent so long trying to act properly I never kissed anyone until I was sixteen. We settled on the nicest-seeming cute guy in court who my parents and my religion both approved of. Turned out he had a secret gay lover and I ended up single again anyway. I’ve done what I can to make up for it since, with pretty mixed results.
Do you give people second chances?
Nope.
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Dogs are sacred to the Poor Man. My house is always full of dogs. I like dogs.
Do you think you’re attractive?
I don’t put this much work in not to be.
What’s your worst habit?
For most of my life it was doing what I was told. Oh, and I guess kissing the wrong people.
When was the last time you cried?
You’re not one of the five people who get to know that.
Are you a good liar?
I should say so.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
People talk over me a lot in the court now that I’m only a katiba. Turns out the exact same ideas only matter when the person who has them is an heir.
Have you ever had your heart broken?
What do you count? I’ve got two halves of an engagement ring that say ‘yes’.
Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
Words in the court, fists in the alleys.
What’s something you’re naturally good at?
Lying. And, as it turns out, going unseen.
What’s something you had to work hard to be good at?
I have a lot of useless court decorum permanently stamped on my brain that took a lot of extremely unworth-it study.
Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
I’ve learned.
Do you think money can buy happiness?
Only if you’ve got the brains to use it properly.
Do you believe in destiny?
Ha! Not unless it’s got a really wild fucked-up sense of humour.
Are you a good cook?
Never got the hang of it.
What do you think happens after you die?
The Church of the Poor Man says we all go to the Garden to be with our families, which sounds about right. We’ll find out if I can still sneak out up there.
Did you have to grow up fast?
Like, at least twice.
Who do you look up to?
If you’d asked a couple of weeks ago I’d have said Tyl’rr, the hot Drow guy that works with my dad. He’s a self-made man and he does what he wants. But he’s also dead now, so I guess of the other people I care about who are older than me… what, that’s my parents and Cody? Maybe if you kind of average those three out…
When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
Coffee liquer. If it’s a night out, I’m mostly a red berry vodka girl.
What do you like most about yourself?
I recover like a champ. From pretty-much everything.
What do you like least about yourself?
I wish I was closer with my sister. Wish I’d had the chance to be.
Do you want kids someday?
Unh… no, not really. The Poor Man can put up with me just being a cool old aunt, I’m sure.
Are you a planner or more spontaneous?
I left plans behind when they left me behind.
Can you keep a secret?
One of my best skills.
Do you like being the centre of attention?
Only on my terms.
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
Gods, I don’t know. Finally sleep with Cody? Don’t tell him I said that.
Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
Hell no. Not these days, anyway.
Where do you feel safe?
The streets. Away from constant surveillance.
Do you love or hate being alone?
Been basically alone most of my life, so I’m making up for it now I can.
What’s the last nightmare you remember having?
I, ah… had one recently where Bedlah got taken from us. I’d say don’t tell him that, but he’s a baby and an idiot, so, probably feel free.
Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
Kinda had to admit to some pretty big ones.
Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
Not exactly. I no longer have to, and I’ve got my own ideas.
How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic or super whiney?
Nah, I just go find the right substance to take for it. I know a guy. I know a lot of guys.
What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
I was meant to be running the operation one day. Turns out my mum had a second miracle baby and now here we are.
Do you have a strong sense of style?
I haven’t had much freedom to work on it for long, but I think I’ve put together something pretty sharp.
Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
I’d prefer the inn, but I’ll take either over a tower.
Is there a food that most people like but you absolutely hate?
Not big on tea. Or most kinds of wine.
Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
Now that I have the freedom to collect my own stuff, I’m gonna do it.
Are you superstitious?
Nah. I’m pretty done with sticking to arbitrary rules.
Are you the kind of person who remembers people’s birthdays and pet’s names and stuff?
Don’t have to be any more, but old habits die hard.
What do you do to feel better when you’re sad?
Drink, gamble, maybe get high. Preferably with friends.
Is it hard for you to trust someone?
I should bloody hope so these days.
Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
Tried it, didn’t like it.
If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down, what kind of job would you take?
I dunno. Menagerie seems easy?
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
My dad, basically. To be fair, I wasn’t all wrong.
