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[[Tuesday AGAIN! This is important and spoiler-ish. X3 This is post-Rook Tuesday.]]

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Tuesday Leonora Olson. James and Anna call me Day sometimes.

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I am twenty-two years old now... My birthday is September 18th.

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born in Arkansas, but now I live in Seattle. I don't think I'm very patriotic. I don't wave flags or anything. I hardly even find the time to watch fireworks on the fourth...

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My mother was a librarian. My father had a couple jobs... Their names were Thad and Anita Olson. Mom was, well, like a librarian--pretty quiet, loved books and reading, very loving but firm. But she was very smart and could tell you anything about any book ever. She was the best. Dad was quiet, too, but more solemn than bookish. He was very much a business man, but that's not to say he didn't have his silly moments. He loved playing with our dog. He had the most handsome smile...

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I was an only child.

6. What is your occupation?
Um... I work at a book store, and I suppose I'm a writer... *sigh*

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
5'6, 148 pounds...

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
I have very dark brown hair, and very dark brown eyes. I think they've gotten darker recently...

9. What is your race?
I'm human.

10. To which social class do you belong?
I feel like a college student again, although I suppose my income puts me in the middle class. I'm still making a bit off of my book, Mr. Fallun wants to make a movie, and I have pay from the book store. And the Ram's income...

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
Not really. I know I've gained weight and I wear baggy clothes on purpose. I don't know what others thing. The Rook doesn't find me very attractive, that's for sure.

12. What is your style of dress?
Long skirts, the loose kind that fan out. Baggy sweaters and long-sleeves. Neutral, natural colors. I still like blues and greens...

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
I have a couple of scars, the most recent one on my wrist from wringing that charm bracelet around it so many times...

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
I have some mild allergies to furry mammals. But not much else.

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed.

16. What does your voice sound like?
Quiet. Very, very quiet. I-I sort of have a stutter now, too, because of those stupid demons...

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
I'm not sure. A large one? A well-educated one? A reading one?

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I still wear lots of mascara and eyeliner. I like dark lashes. Um, let's see... I fidget a lot. Mostly it's touching my hair, but I also play with my bracelet. I hum to myself just before I fall asleep.

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Every evening I take a shower, early enough so I have time to dry my hair before I go to bed. I don't wear actual perfume, but I like to wear body spray. Usually something like sweet pea. I like the more natural scents instead of those flowery or fruity ones.

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
Lately... I have a habit of frowning nervously or biting my lip. It might be my makeup, but I also seem to have wide eyes, like I'm scared all the time. Of course, that might not be too far off...

21. Do you use body language? How?
I keep eye contact with the Rook and Ram, but I look down or away for humans, I think. I fret with my fingers when I'm in public, or with the bottom hem of my shirt.

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
I don't believe I do.

CHILDHOOD

23. What is your earliest memory?
A bed time story with my parents.

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
I had a year of college and completed high school. I mildly enjoyed it, but I haven't been able to muster up the energy to go back to finish it.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
Life experiences and books.

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
So very happy. My family was so warm and safe and happy...

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A storyteller, or a librarian like my mother.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
It was in grade school or middle school, with a boy by the name of Bobby Fitz.

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
...I am not. I lost it to Chris during senior year.

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
I don't, so it doesn't.

INFLUENCES

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
...The island events. Important doesn't necessarily mean good...

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I don't know. Getting into college, even if I didn't complete it.

33. What is your greatest regret?
...what happened on the island...

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
That time of the month in the asylum...

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
I-I tried to keep the island a secret. I keep the truth secret.

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
...

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
The night when the Rook followed me into the asylum and I realized that he was real.

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
I've been to Italy and Canada.

BELIEFS

39. What is your alignment?
I'm an atheist.

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Pessimistic, I'm afraid. I've been through too much to be otherwise.

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
I don't, not anymore. If He existed, He wouldn't have let any of this happen.

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Hell is where I'm going, I'm fairly certain.

43. What is your greatest fear?
Hell, but probably not in the sense you're thinking of...

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
My life, for the most part, haha... When people treat that damned book so frivolously or say they enjoyed it, that makes me angry. Or perhaps frustrated is the better word? Frustrated and aggressive. When I recall certain memories, particularly my parents, they make me sad... Not much makes me happy anymore, but a good book will. So will polite customers who don't recognize me.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
Yes.

46. What are your views on politics?
They're messy and I stay out of them now.

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
They're all wrong.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
To the death.

49. How much do you value money?
I value it as far as it gets me in life.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Take away someone's loved ones.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Yes.

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I want to, and I may have once, but not anymore. Not since Chris left my life.

53. Are you superstitious?
Not really.

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I respect them as much as they respect mine.

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
I am honest with my feelings, but usually not my thoughts.

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I'm biased against all of the petty little humans running around, ignorant of what could be hunting them. They're so lucky and so damn stupid.

DEALING WITH OTHERS

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
I'm not sure. Probably Mr. Fallun.

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
I despise the Rook and the Ram and the rest of their kind! They're horrible, monstrous creatures who should kill each other off and get the hell away from me!

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
Not anymore. In a way, I guess I'm still getting over Chris.

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
Not anymore. I'm friendly with my coworkers, and some of them seem to like me, but we never hang out or anything.

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
I'm definitely better with humans than demons. Also better with females than males.

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
...Stiffly at best.

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I was in love with Chris, but after the incident of the island, and after seeing him once in the asylum... Never again.

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
I'm not looking, because the Rook would only end up taking him away from me. I'm not going to do that to anyone else.

65. How close are you to your family?
...They're dead.

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
I did, I really did. But now, I'm not sure...

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I'm an avoider. It's so much easier to avoid fighting with the Rook and not get hit for it, and it's spilled over into the rest of my life, too.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
I'm a listener. I'm quiet.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
I'm not sure I can anymore.

70. Do you hold grudges?
Not anymore. They're petty and stupid.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I don't like to, but I'd like to think I'm still able to...

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Not at all.

73. How well do you express yourself?
I've been struggling with it more and more ever since the Ram came into my life.

74. How quickly do you judge others?
Instantaneously, but only little judgments.

75. Do you care what others think of you?
Not very much.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
The demon populace at large... They're terrible monsters!

PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I still like reading, and working is actually fun. My favorite color is indigo, since it's cool and dark and very pretty. My favorite food is anything chinese or asian.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
I generally stay away from horror, and I'm a sucker for romantic things...

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
Never. I've done enough stupid things in my life without adding to the list.

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Working, getting groceries, or curled up and watching television.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
...changing the past. I just want to go back to how things were. I want him back.

82. How long is your attention span?
Long. I'm very patient.

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
Not anymore. Although I do find dry humor (like british things) funny.

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
The Rook. The violence in the world. What even humans are capable of.

85. How do you deal with stress?
I'll read alone, listen to some light music. Or I'll leave the house, since the Rook and Ram are usually around.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I don't have much of either of those...

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
I love them both.

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I prefer plans, mostly due to the Rook's tendency to be spontaneous.

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
I did as a child, but not anymore. The Rook would kill it. Unless he counts...

SELF-IMAGE

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I've gotten more and more stable, back to being even. But sometimes, the little things pile up and once they do, I'm utterly useless. Once I break down, I'm out.

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
My past.

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted, unfortunately.

93. Do you like yourself?
Not anymore. I'm working on that, though. My therapist says I have to get my self-esteem back up.

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
I do, but since interruptions are fairly standard, they don't bother me as much as they once did. Stuff happens.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
In the next six months, I would like to survive with my sanity still intact. I'd like to get rid of the demons before I die...

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
I don't even plan that far ahead anymore...

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Content with life!

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
Nothing, hopefully.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Gloomy, submissive, skittish.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Shy, independent, airheaded? I'm not sure. It would depend on who you ask.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
Because living with the Rook as a poltergeist is risking my life. I didn't ask for this. Lord knows I didn't.

but we are two worlds apart can't reach to your heart when you say that i want it that way

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Lenore Coracks. Some have called me Nora, but I wouldn't call it a nickname.

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I... am not going to share this. ><;;; [word of god: she's older than everyone else. far older. think about a decade.]

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born in Sovine, I live in Sovine now, and...

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My mother was a half Lanne, half Bauk immigrant who fell in love with my father. He was a politician of some sort for awhile, but he retired when I was young and acted as some sort of consultant. My mother also worked for the government with translations and teaching others.

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I had an older brother. He died in the war.

6. What is your occupation?
I'm an Inven... again... *sigh*

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
U-Um... let's skip this question... [word of god: she may not act it, but she's very self-conscious about her height]

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
Black. All of it black...

9. What is your race?
I suppose I am a mix. The Lanne genes are fairly strong in me, though. Officially speaking, half Sovinian, a quarter Lannish, and a quarter Baukish.

10. To which social class do you belong?
During my childhood, upper class. After my father retired and my brother was drafted, we sunk into the middle class. Now I am back in the upper echelons with my canceled retirement...

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
Yes. And I guess so. I'll go ask Allen.

12. What is your style of dress?
I... wear lots of yellow. ._.;;; Yellow and pastel colors. W-With my dark hair and eyes, I can't wear darker colors, so...

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
A couple scars here and there. No tattoos or birthmarks. As for physical feature... Well, I do not have a nivedidus around my head. ;> [word of god: she has several scars from her first career as an Inven, and a couple on her stomach from surgery]

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
None that I'm aware of.

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed. And firmly. *glares at left hand* You are useless to me.

16. What does your voice sound like?
D-Deep... -_-||| [not all that deep, she exaggerates] A little soft, a little raspy, but deep. u_u

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
I like to think myself fairly refined and well-educated.

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I am currently the only Inven in a second run, I am amazingly tall, and I am deathly afraid of birds of prey. [word of god: this is a joke. true in-story, but I made her that was because it was funny. see notes on her name origin for details.]

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Often enough, and only for special occasions. I used to before...

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
A small smile, maybe? [a mysterious smile, more like]

21. Do you use body language? How?
I try to keep my personal space, but I gesture a lot with my arms. Not just my hands - my arms.

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
"So, are you pregnant yet?"

CHILDHOOD

23. What is your earliest memory?
I can't pick one out that is distinctly the 'earliest'...

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
I had private schooling during my childhood, and then entered into Inven training at age fifteen. The entrance age was later back then because they didn't know the dangers of equipping the nivedidus later...

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
From raw experience. :I

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Serene. I was a happy child, but not obnoxiously so.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A mother...

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
...With Thomas, about three months after we were paired together.

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
Err... to Thomas again, but I'm not comfortable saying 'when'... [in other words, early].

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
Dear, I will be the notorious ancestor.

INFLUENCES

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
...that one february...

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I haven't achieved a lot, I'm afraid.

33. What is your greatest regret?
...That I couldn't save him.

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
Heh... Let's just say it involved that time of the month coinciding with a mission and Thomas being very, very embarrassed as well.

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
I'm an open book. If you know how to read it.

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
I've killed.

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When I heard the news about Thomas.

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
To Bauk a couple times, to the badlands...

BELIEFS

39. What is your alignment?
There is no god.

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Hmm, I wonder. :>

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
No. Not anymore.

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
I wish I could, but I'm afraid I don't.

43. What is your greatest fear?
There's not a lot I fear that I haven't run into before.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
Allen sometimes makes me all of those. Thomas, too. They're just... like that, I suppose.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
No. Everyone has some good and some evil in them.

46. What are your views on politics?
At this point, I place my hands over my ears and close my eyes.

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
Nasty human vices.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
Not very. Once upon a time, I would've taken it far. But I guess... all the fight's just left me, huh?

49. How much do you value money?
I couldn't care less about it. Thomas handled the finances before, and Allen's unassumingly taken it over now.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Take a life that was needed.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
No. Humans are selfish creatures, and we don't care about the greater good. If there was a 'greater good' I wouldn't have lost him to it, would I?!

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes. I do.

53. Are you superstitious?
Not at all.

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I don't care enough to disrespect them.

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Honest about most things. But in other things, I will lie through my teeth.

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Yes. [word of god: s-so curt... *A*]

DEALING WITH OTHERS

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
I guess it's Allen's turn to fill that role. *sigh* [thomas will probably always have that role...]

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
I greatly respect no one at this point. There isn't anyone who deserves my respect anymore. That's not to say I despise anyone, though... I guess I'm just growing into a bitter old woman.

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
I had one. Not anymore. [much to allen's dismay] Thomas was my fiancé once upon a time.

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
Uh... Actually I don't. Most of the Inven in my class are dead or married and raising kids of their own. I don't keep in contact. Allen's become my dear friend, and I suppose he and Nathan are a package deal... and if there's Nathan then there's Sonya...

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
The same as anyone else.

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
The same.

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
Yes, I have been. I was paired with Thomas and love bloomed. All those happy years together... *happy sigh*

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
...nothing anymore. I'm tired of love.

65. How close are you to your family?
Not close.

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
... [word of god: she would smile politely through this question and then later that night go cry herself to sleep; she wants all of them very, very much]

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I avoid, unless it's something worth arguing about.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
A listener sometimes, a talker sometimes.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
It depends. I trust Allen on principle, but others, not so much.

70. Do you hold grudges?
I guess I do.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Yes. It usually comes with being the tallest and *cough* oldest.

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Not particularly.

73. How well do you express yourself?
Well. :>

74. How quickly do you judge others?
Not quickly at all. Impressions of others are constantly changing, after all. Example one: Allen. *nod*

75. Do you care what others think of you?
At this point, not at all.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
Just the abstract ones Sovine's fighting.

PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I... I used to play the piano. ._.;; And paint a little. My favorite color is pale yellow, my favorite food is anything poultry, and my favorite possession is the yellow dress Thomas bought for me.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
Classical things. Old things. Beautiful things.

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
I don't do any of the above. They're just not for me, and not very healthy, either.

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Curled up on the couch with a book sipping tea. Or being dragged out to do something by Allen. ^^

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
A... A happy family.

82. How long is your attention span?
Long.

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
Not laugh, but I do smile often. (not all of them are real. u_u) I find some of the younger generation's antics funny, and some inside jokes come to mind...

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
Abortion offends me. Greatly. ...And Allen's frank devotion is something that still shocks me.

85. How do you deal with stress?
Reading and ignoring it. Not healthy, but it gets me through things.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I'm fit and flexible, but not particularly strong or fast anymore. I can paint a little and I'm pretty sure I remember how to play the piano.

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
I adore both.

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I like plans better, but spontaneity has its uses, primarily on the battlefield.

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
Not at this time, no.

SELF-IMAGE

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I'm very even-tempered and can read others fairly accurately. Unfortunately, I tend to be a little... emotional over certain topics. [thomas, pregnancy, family]

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Being a little shorter would be nice... u_u;;

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted more and more lately.

93. Do you like yourself?
...Probably not very much.

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
Yes, I do. I like routine; it allows me to go through the motions without having to think too much about it. I can handle interruptions, though, with relative ease and grace.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
For the time being, survive the next six months. Maybe someday... start a new family...

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
Hopefully not still working. -_-; I'm too old for this.

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
I would've preferred to die with Thomas.

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
Being a good mother.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
I would use? Hmm, let's see... Compassionate, lukewarm, bitter.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Caring, smart, ...tall.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
I ask myself that more and more often, you know. :/ Some days I wonder.

like indecision to call you and hear your voice of treason

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Allen Pershing. Nope, no nickname really. :>

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I'm practically twenty - my birthday is August 28th! [word of god: as of the end of chapter six, it's august fifteenth-ish]

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born in Sovine, and still live in Sovine. Though I'm actually a country boy, haha; I was born outside the capital. And yes, I'm very patriotic!

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Both my parents were very rural. You know, farming, ranching a little, very grounded people.

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I have an older brother and a younger sister. Erik's sorta quiet - okay, he is quiet. Deathly quiet. Painfully quiet. He's really shy, too. It's hilarious to see him interact with any strangers or girls... XD But he's great. Ora's a sweet little girl, too. She's really friendly and the cutest little thing. >u<

6. What is your occupation?
I'm a Tego now. :D

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
5'10, 152 pounds...

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
Sandy blond hair, and I don't know this really weird hazel/gold eye color. I never really cared to give it a name.

9. What is your race?
Sovinian for generations. :P

10. To which social class do you belong?
Uh, countryfolk? Does that count? Or now I guess I'm a military man, haha. I have no idea really.

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
Er... *blush* I guess so? I mean, I don't think I'm unattractive... o_O;; I have no idea what others think. I'll ask Sara Grace or Leno--okay, actually, no, I won't ask Lenore. >>;;;

12. What is your style of dress?
Well, now it's military gear... In my downtime, though, Lenore can't get me out of sweatpants.

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
Yes to the first, no to the second, no to the third, and I don't know, maybe? I've noticed that most urban kids in my graduating class have dark hair and eyes. ._.

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Nope! I'm healthy as a horse. ;P

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed, but I can use most weapons with both hands. :3

16. What does your voice sound like?
Er, I'm a little more softspoken than, say, Nathan or Jack. (or even Maria.) Or I guess my voice isn't as deep and intimidating as them. -_-; Then again, Nathan's is steadily going hoarse because of his smoking... XD

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
I'm not sure. I don't usually think about such things?

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I've gotten this bad (and annoying >A>) habit of clicking the lighter Nathan gave me, so there's that, OH AND I'M THE ONLY ONE IN MY CLASS NOT TO SPECIALIZE. :D :D :D I say that counts as every quirk ever.

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Eheh... I'm one of those guys that you have to chuck into the shower when I get busy with something... (or lazy...) But no, no perfume. o_O

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
I don't know, a smile? Probably?

21. Do you use body language? How?
Doesn't everyone? I'm sorta a physical person, I guess. No, wait, I'm not - but I'm a close-to-your-personal-space person. I have a very small bubble and usually I expect others to, too... ^^;

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
"What if--*insert terrible scenario here*"

CHILDHOOD

23. What is your earliest memory?
Fighting over one of the cats with Erik. I wanted to give it a bath, and Erik told me it wouldn't be a very good idea. Well, somehow I won the argument... and it turned out not to be a very good idea. (I listened to him more after that.)

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
I didn't go to a whole lot of schooling, just because I lived pretty far out in the countryside. Then I joined the military and had Tego training for a very short six years. That was... interesting.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
Mm, it's about half and half.

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Hard work. Lots and lots of hard work. ._. But it was pretty fun.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Just like Erik, haha. Then I somehow got it into my head to go off to the city and join the military. I can't even remember how that seed got planted... ._.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
This neighbor girl who lived a couple miles down the road from us. .w. I had the hugest crush on her for most of my childhood... It happened when I was what, let's see... nine? Maybe?

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
Nope, I'm not, and let's just say it will be an experience I never forget. :D;;; NEXT QUESTION NOW (dear god Lenore never ask me this) [word of god: that 'whoring around' nathan and his friends did? about that... let's just say they dragged the then-country-boy out with them.]

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
Nope. .w. [this is such a stupid question]

INFLUENCES

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Um, probably getting paired up with Lenore? I feel as if I should say something grander...

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Er, wasn't this just asked?

33. What is your greatest regret?
I sort of tripped over the finish line with the training, haha... If Nathan and Zeren hadn't stopped and helped me study for those last few tests, I'm not sure I would've passed. I sorta regret falling behind so bad and for getting into that situation in the first place...

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
Um... I don't care to share that. >>;;;

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
Yup. I have many secrets. Doesn't mean I'm sharing. XP

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
There was this time when we stole the girls' clothes when they went swimming on a school trip... :'D I'm not sure it qualifies as 'evil', though they sure as hell thought so.

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
Getting on that bus and heading to the city for the first time alone... It was terrifying. I was a kid, so sue me.

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
No, no I haven't. [like nate & sonya, he'll travel more later on]

BELIEFS

39. What is your alignment?
Aha, an agnostic... Seriously don't tell my family though. It'd break my mother's heart. >: But I guess that's what military training does to you.

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Pessimistic... >>

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
Isn't there only one? o_O That's what I was taught growing up.

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
I guess. I mean, something has to happen after you die... right...?

43. What is your greatest fear?
Being too weak, not being able to save someone.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
I'm not so sure I have an 'angry' side. More panicked, probably. As for sad... Well, you know, the obvious things: death, leaving people, having people leave you... whenever Lenore is mean to me... ;m; Lots of things make me happy. Being with my friends, winning a fight against Nathan, Nathan not smoking, Lenore not calling me annoying... .w.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
Um, yes. I do. ._. Is that bad?

46. What are your views on politics?
Uh, I plead the fifth? I'm just a simple country boy...

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
Bad. :I ...doesn't mean I haven't done those, but still. Morally, they're in the red.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
Pretty far, I guess.

49. How much do you value money?
I guess I'm a little cheap, haha... I blame that growing up on a farm. We were never very rich.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
...

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
...Yeah, I guess I do, don't I?

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
...Yes. :'D;;

53. Are you superstitious?
Not really, I guess, but I do avoid doing some things because of bad luck, heh.

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I try to. (sometimes, though, if they're an idiot...)

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Honest when it gets me what I want. I can be a little manipulative when I need to be, though. |D

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Eh. I used to think city folk were jerks and stuff, but living there for the past six years changed my mind on a lot of things.

DEALING WITH OTHERS

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
My family's all pretty important to me - and of course Lenore!

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
Hmm... Those are both hard...

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
...heheheheh >u>;;;

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
I guess so. I'm pretty much friends with the entire graduating class. ^^ Though Nathan's my best friend.

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
Um, well? I guess. D:

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
Uh, I guess well... I don't interact much with other races (unless some of my classmates count?)...

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
Um, probably not. I thought that crush on that girl was love, but it wasn't. .w. [word of god: lenoooooore]

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Uh, a great personality? :D;; I don't know who will be reading this...

65. How close are you to your family?
Really close. I miss them. >:

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
Yeah. I mean, it seems fun, and who doesn't like love? Haha... ^^;

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
It depends what about. Usually I'm an avoider.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
A listener, mostly... But I get talkative when I worry. [which is often]

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
Awhile. :/

70. Do you hold grudges?
I try not to.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I try not to, but sometimes I'm forced into it... especially when the first two ranks in our class are too busy fighting to do anything... >I

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Sometimes.

73. How well do you express yourself?
Probably not all that well. XD; But I'm steadily getting better at it. Lenore's helping.

74. How quickly do you judge others?
First impressions are pretty quick. I consider myself a good judge of character.

75. Do you care what others think of you?
To some extent, I guess. But that's been decreasing these past couple years.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
Sometimes I think Nathan's out for my blood... Aside from that, I guess the countries we're at war with count?

PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I like outdoor things, like hiking and camping. Hmm, my favorite color would be green, my favorite food is probably a roast beef sandwich, and my favorite possession... huh, I guess the lighter Nathan gave me, ha. I don't have many others I consider special, anyway.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
Lenore's got me into classical music, if that counts. She also regularly insists I read certain books.

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
I don't smoke. -_-; I drink occasionally and socially, and, uh, no more whoring. >> Ever. No drugs, either. :/

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Sometimes Nathan and Jack drag me out drinking, though lately Lenore's been making me stay home. So I guess my new 'typical' is relaxing at home with her.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
Um... >>;;;;;; NO COMMENT KTHX.

82. How long is your attention span?
Um, sorta long? I don't know the system of measurement we're using.

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
Yeah, I do. :D I find some of others' antics funny. I like laughing at other people. :D

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
Some of Sonya's antics shock me. ._. Greatly. Also, some of the things Lenore says.

85. How do you deal with stress?
Going for a walk. A long walk. Or beating someone. :/

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I'm athletic thanks to my upbringing and training, but not much artistic ability. Lenore wants to teach me how to paint though. I guess she's the artsy one of this pair.

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
I like both, yes!

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I can be spontaneous, but I guess I like plans. Though they have a habit of going wrong... really fast...

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
No, I don't. I'm not sure if they're allowed in the dorms.

SELF-IMAGE

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
Hmm. My greatest strength would be my flexibility with weapons and fighting styles, even argument styles, haha. Weakness... uh, probably my tendency to worry. [or his self-sacrificial nature, though it's unknown whether or not he knows he possesses this]

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Being taller than Lenore would be nice, though I'm not sure I'd like to be that tall. So, uh, stop worrying about the small things so much.

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Extroverted, though it doesn't mean I'm all that outgoing.

93. Do you like yourself?
Pretty much.

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
Don't all military personnel? I get a little antsy if it's interrupted, though.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
I don't know, still be alive, I guess. As for lifetime... Retire at some point, settle down, start a family, move back out to the country...

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
Five years, still working. Probably still working in ten, too. I'm not sure when I want to retire, so maybe even still working in twenty. Could you imagine? A Tego with a twenty-year-long career. ovo

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
Not of lung cancer. -_-

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
Hmm. I guess being a good person.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Worrier, cheerful, caring?

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Worrier, trollish, friendly.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
I signed up for it. Literally. |D

bitches love me 'cause they know i can rock

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Sonya Karahalios.

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I'm twelve! And my birthday is June third. :>

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born... some place else. I live in Sovine with Nathan now, and you bet your butt I'm patriotic! Why else would I have become an Inven?

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Um. ...I'm not sure. I can hardly remember them. They died when I was pretty young.

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Only child. I think.

6. What is your occupation?
I'm an Inven! :D

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
I'm 4'9, and I weigh ninety pounds.

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
I dye my hair! :D Brown with silver bangs. It's amazing. And I have violet eyes. I also wear glasses. [word of god: the violet eyes are a slight plot point]

9. What is your race?
Um... Sovinian? [not genetically]

10. To which social class do you belong?
Um? I don't know.

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
I am adorable. And I'm going to be hot when I grow up and grow boobs and curves. Then Nathan will fall for me and my gorgeous looks and we'll get married and live happily ever after.

12. What is your style of dress?
Cute things! o< I like short sleeves and skirts. Also colors!

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
A couple (small of course!) scars, no tattoos, a mole on my back shoulder blade. AND I HAVE SILVER HAIR :D :D :D Does that count?

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Um, probably. I don't have any diseases though. And I guess I'm sorta... not-strong. But it's why I have Nathan!

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed.

16. What does your voice sound like?
AMAZING I'M SURE.

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Uh, I don't know. Normal?

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I am the best hider in my class! And and and I have the best Tego ever! I also have silver hair. |D

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
I take showers often but baths when I have the time, and no, I don't wear perfume. Maybe I should start that...

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
I don't know. A smile, I hope. [yep.]

21. Do you use body language? How?
I don't know. I guess so. I'm pretty open and very physical with other people. ;D

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
Not that I know of. ._.

CHILDHOOD

23. What is your earliest memory?
...Um... >> It was of my parents dying NEXT QUESTION NOW

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
I had schooling and then Inven training. I didn't like school so much but I mostly liked the training.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
Most of it was probably from Inven training...

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Um, pretty happy, I guess. It's not like I missed my parents. I had plenty of teachers and friends and a couple foster parents when I was younger, but it was pretty fun.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
An Inven. :D MISSION ACCOMPLISHED.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
...n-no one yet... >w> I'm still waiting for the perfect opportunity to kiss Nathan...

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
Y-Yes I am. o__o;;; I'M TWELVE OKAY. I'M SUPPOSED TO BE ONE AREN'T I?! D;

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
I don't think I do. :D So it doesn't~.

INFLUENCES

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Hmm. Um... coming to Sovine.

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Graduating from Inven training and getting paired with Nathan.

33. What is your greatest regret?
I don't know. Losing my parents...

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
One time my skirt got stuck on a crate's corner in the obstacle course, and I sorta didn't notice until it ripped... >>; And of course the ONE BOY in the class happened to be behind me. ARGH.

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
I... actually remember more of my parent's death than I let on. u_u;; I remember these things attacking us. I'm not sure what or who they were, but my father picked me up and we were running. Eventually we got cornered or they caught up or something, because my mother threw herself at the monster-people to stop them and give my father and I some time to escape. It only bought us time. The next thing I know, my father had dropped me and was bleeding on me. I-I tried to run on my own but the things caught me and picked me up. I remember crying and screaming. Then this black-haired man with glasses was there. I distinctly remember him, because I remember the way some blood was splattered across the lenses. He picked me up and told me that everything would be fine...

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
I don't know. I don't think I've done many 'evil' things. ._. I hope not.

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
...when my parents died...

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
Probably, if I was rescued coming in. *shrug* I don't know where, though.

BELIEFS

39. What is your alignment?
To what?

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Optimistic!

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
Not really. Or I guess there could be one out there... There probably is.

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Yup. There's a heaven and a hell, right?

43. What is your greatest fear?
Losing someone. Losing Nathan.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
Hmm, things that make me angry... When I don't get my way, when people are jerks, when Nathan doesn't take me seriously... Sad things would be when people give me that sad look when they hear about my parents, or the fact that my parents are dead anyway. I sort of wanted that family ideal, right? Happy - friends, Nathan, going to new places, animals, cake, all sorts of things.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
I guess so. Isn't that why we're at war?

46. What are your views on politics?
Uh... I don't know. .__.

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
They're all pretty bad. :/

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
Pretty far, I guess. I mean, if I didn't believe in these things, I wouldn't care, right? So since I do care, I would want to defend them.

49. How much do you value money?
I guess a lot. I never had a whole lot as a kid, so when I do have some, I feel rich and want to spend it on nice things.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Kill someone who doesn't deserve it.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Um... I guess so...

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes! I do! :D *looks at Nathan*

53. Are you superstitious?
Not really, I guess.

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I guess so.

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Honest. I let people know what I'm thinking. :>

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I hate snakes. Does that count?

DEALING WITH OTHERS

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
Nathan is, because he protects me, he's awesome, he's handsome, and he's just so cool. *happy sigh*

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
I respect Nathan and Samantha and Lenore Coracks. Well, her Tego, too. A lot of Tego I respect. Um, I don't think I really despise anyone. Though Ann Iridos is sort of a bitch. :/

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
Nathan, if he counts. >u<

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
I do have a lot of friends! :D I was friends with most of my Inven class. But Samantha would definitely be my best friend.

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
Fine, I guess?

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
Emil's pretty quiet and that Maria lady was mean, but... I don't know. Fine, I guess.

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I'm not sure. I do like Nathan a lot though...

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Handsome, strong, brave... |D Someone who cares about me and will listen to what I have to say. Someone who will take me seriously. Someone who will protect me.

65. How close are you to your family?
...

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
Yes yes and yes! :D

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I'll argue if I'm right. :/

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
I'm a talker I guess, hee.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
Um, I guess not that long?

70. Do you hold grudges?
A bit. A little bit.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I guess so. I like organizing other people and telling them what to do, at least.

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Yes! The more the merrier, right?

73. How well do you express yourself?
Um, well? I get by. :>

74. How quickly do you judge others?
Pretty quickly, I guess. I mean, you can tell a lot about a person by their appearance.

75. Do you care what others think of you?
A little. Who doesn't?

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
Ann Iridos is still a bitch, and her friends are mean, too. They're just mean girls.

PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I like climbing on things and exploring, my favorite color is probably red or pink, my favorite food is baguettes dipped in beef broth, and my favorite possession is probably my nivedidus, haha.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
I don't know? I like art, I guess. Most paintings are pretty. Entertainment... Like movies?

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
No to everything! :/

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Just hanging out with Nathan. Sometimes with his friend and Lenore.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
...and Nathan will help me up onto the white horse and we'll ride off into the sunset...

82. How long is your attention span?
What are you imply--hey, look, another lizard!

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
I do. :> I find lots of things funny! I find funny things funny. :D

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
Snakes offend me. And I guess I'm shocked at why people would want to go to war with us...

85. How do you deal with stress?
I run around outside.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I'm pretty quick on my feet and I'm a good climber, but I'm not very strong or muscle-y... I like drawing, but I'm not sure how good I really am at it...

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
I love animals! Or some of them, anyway. Cats and dogs and lizards and birds and horses and rabbits. I guess I like children.

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I'm spontaneous. :> I mean, plans are nice, but you have to be able to think on your feet, right?

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
I keep finding lizards on our missions and I want to keep one, but Nathan says no. :< I found this really great one that was orange like his hair, too...

SELF-IMAGE

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
Um, I don't know. I've never given these things much thought. :D

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I WOULD HAVE BOOBS.

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Extroverted! ...That's the one that means you're friendly, right?

93. Do you like yourself?
Yup. :>

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
Yes I do. Nathan makes me have one, that military man. I don't mind if my day is interrupted, so long as it's a nice interruption.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
Survive our missions for the next six months... For my lifetime, get married (to Nathan!) and start my own family. Retire as an Inven.

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
Um, probably still active duty for five years. Probably ten years, too. Maybe twenty? I guess I don't know how long I want to be an Inven for...

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
In my sleep. When I'm old. oAo ...Or I guess falling off a cliff would be sort of fun. At least you'd get to fall.

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
I'm not sure. Being an awesome Inven, I guess.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Friendly, cheerful, bright.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Friendly, talkative, shameless. .w.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
Because I'm an Inven! It's my job. Me 'n Nathan get to do this for our mission and we get to save a bunch of people and shoot some rebels and enemies and monsters and stuff... It'll be great.

why does my heart cry feelings i can't fight you're free to leave me but just don't deceive me

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Nathan Loar. [I haven't gotten around to giving out middle names. Maybe their culture doesn't have them.]

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I'm almost twenty, and my birthday is January 26th, sir.

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born and raised in Sovine, and naturally I still live there now. I am very patriotic; it's why I joined the military.

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My father was an officer who was killed in the war when I was still young. He was always pretty strict, a very strong man. My mother is the softer side of the family, very warm and a bit of a worrier. Allen sort of reminds me of her sometimes. She usually stayed at home, but I think she's gotten a job since I left for training... I'm not sure... I haven't spoken to her in a long time...

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I'm an only child. Although Allen is like a brother to me. I suppose Sonya would be a bit like a younger sister.

6. What is your occupation?
I'm (finally) a Tego.

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
6'1, 169 pounds, sir.

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
O-Orange hair, and no, it's not dyed. Dark brown eyes.

9. What is your race?
I'm Sovinian and proud.

10. To which social class do you belong?
My mother and I were well off, since my father left us some money and military pay, but now that I've become a Tego, I'm slowly inching up there.

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
...uh. I don't really give a damn how I look. But if Sonya is any indication, I'm something like a god in human form. *sigh*

12. What is your style of dress?
Military uniforms, school uniforms, does it matter? I rarely get to wear casual clothes anymore.

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
A couple scars from training exercises gone wrong (*cough*), but no tattoos - those are technically illegal for military personnel. Nothing really on my body. I'm boring like that. :/

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
As a child, I was allergic to pollen, but I've since grown out of that. Physical weaknesses? Are you kidding me? They dragged such things out of me in training.

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed, though I can use a gun with both.

16. What does your voice sound like?
...uh? How am I supposed to judge that?

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Military? I'm not sure how to judge this one either.

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I smoke. (Get the hell over it, Allen.) My favorite food is pickles, I can safely sleep with a gun under my pillow, and, uh... [word of god: he can hold his liquor, but he can't hold his libido in such instances ;D he doesn't know this, though]

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
I shower daily on downtime, but missions don't give me that luxury. And no, I'm male. :|

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
A flat or uninterested stare. Or glare. I'm not sure which.

21. Do you use body language? How?
Actually, not very much. Military training has severely stunted my body language; too much standing at attention and tension. Even now, I subconsciously do it...

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
Probably something along the lines of "No, Sonya".

CHILDHOOD

23. What is your earliest memory?
Some holiday, and I was being carried by my father. He then tossed me in the air and I distinctly recall having a blast... I didn't say it was an exciting memory.

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
Regular schooling and then completed Tego schooling. I thoroughly enjoyed it, though it was hell at the time.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
Tego training. -_-

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Subdued.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
A soldier like my father, until he died in action and my mother forbade it. Then I decided to become a Tego.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
Err... I'm not sure I feel comfortable with this one. [He was dared by one of the older trainees in his class to kiss Maria Delgado, haha. He ended up chickening out and kissing Sara Grace instead.]

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
No I'm not and I'm leaving it at that. [with his girlfriend-at-the-time, a non-tego-trainee when he was sixteen ohoho]

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
No one that I know of, sir. So I guess it really doesn't affect me then, does it?

INFLUENCES

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Graduating from Tego training.

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Graduating at the (almost) top of the class.

33. What is your greatest regret?
...almost top of the class.

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
Finding out Sara beat me goddamn it. I was slipping those last few months because I was helping Allen scrape a passing grade, but still. Goddamn. ><

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
Everyone keeps secrets. And I'm keeping mine.

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
This one time on the third-year-outing, Gallagher, Bethaway, Kaya, Wright, Allen and I decided to go swimming. When we knew the girls were out. So we basically crashed their bath. I don't think they ever forgave us for it, but hey, at least they had the paranoia to wear their underwear. (we did steal their shirts afterward when they chased us off, though)

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
During our first training exercise in the badlands. I was young, I was weaponless, and there were people chasing me. It was a natural reaction. >>

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
I've been to Bauk a couple times, and out to the badlands numerous times on missions. Past that, no. [later in the story, he'll travel more]

BELIEFS

39. What is your alignment?
Eh, I'm more or less an atheist.

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
I'm toeing the line between the two, but probably a little more optimistic with a cynical coating.

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
Didn't I just say I was an atheist?

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Not really, no. You die and that's the end.

43. What is your greatest fear?
Lately, losing Sonya or another close friend.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
Sara, running out of cigarettes, and a run of bad luck all make me angry. Death and helplessness make me sad (and frustrated). I guess a lot of things make me happy. Spending time with friends, being over with training, eating pickles... Drinking. Drinking also makes me happy. :|

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
No. But I believe those Paronese bastards are basically evil. :/

46. What are your views on politics?
I don't have a lot. I follow the leader of the country, and that's it.

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
Hey, gambling's fun so long as it doesn't become an addiction. Lying is obviously morally wrong but white lies aren't so bad, and if they're to protect someone, then I can understand them. Theft is also morally (and legally) wrong, but in extreme cases, maybe it's okay...? And killing... An order's an order. Death is necessary to save lives.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
Far.

49. How much do you value money?
Not a lot. I've never been wanting, and hey, Tego pay is pretty damn fine.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Kill mercilessly, or kill an innocent.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
...Very much so, I guess. It's what I'm doing, anyway.

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
*shrug* I've never given much thought to it. Sure, why not.

53. Are you superstitious?
Not at all.

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
It depends on whether or not they're an idiot about it. Or Paronese. Or Sara.

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Eh, I guess pretty honest. Though I'm honest if people ask. I'm not going to spill my heart to anyone.

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
...Paronese bastards... Also Sara Grace Kellner is a rank-stealing bitch.

DEALING WITH OTHERS

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
I feel as if I should answer Sonya on principle...

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
I respect my father, from what I remember of him, and the leader of our country. I also have a great deal of respect for Allen. I probably despise the vague Paronese people we're fighting against. Also, Sara. Rank-stealing bitch.

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
No I don't. Though Sonya would probably tell you otherwise. *sigh*

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
I get along with most of my graduating class, and I guess most of them are my friends. Allen is my best friend, though.

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
Sovinian is fine. Same class is fine. Same sex is fine.

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
Er, it depends. Lannish people are fuckin' weird (read: only experience is with Maria & Emil), the few Bauks I've met are sorta mean, and anyone we're at war with are mighty bastards. Different classes I'm cool with though. It's really not an issue. Different sex is fine, too. Girls aren't all bad.

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I don't think so. At least, I've never felt that sappy spark that most other people cite when speaking of love.

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Tits. *shrug* What can I say; they're awesome. She also has to have a pretty face without makeup, and pretty eyes.

65. How close are you to your family?
Dad's dead, and I haven't spoken much to my mother since I entered into training... I could be closer.

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
Um, I guess. In the far future. Far future. And if I get married, then I want a son. Maybe a daughter too, but definitely a son.

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I'll argue a bit, but usually it's just not worth the hassle.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
A listener usually. It helps that Sonya's such a talker.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
A long while, but when it comes to a mission, I don't have much of a choice, do I? I'm trusting these people with my life...

70. Do you hold grudges?
*glares at Sara Grace*

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Yes. I outrank (most of) them in most cases, and I'm a bit of a leader, I guess. [actually, he's instantly a follower if anyone outranks him]

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
I'm not comfortable, but I can handle it. I do like it if I like the people.

73. How well do you express yourself?
Sometimes... Sometimes I wish I could be better at it.

74. How quickly do you judge others?
I don't judge. I usually don't care enough to.

75. Do you care what others think of you?
Usually not. The ones who I do care already know me.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
Saraaaaaa >I She usurped my rightful place at the top of the class. She also repeatedly chose me for our training exercises.

PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
Napping is a fun pastime; I missed it during training. I guess I like the color blue, that one shade that's sort of grayish. Or midnight blue. I like pickles, and my favorite possession is my .45.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
Uh?

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
I smoke regularly. I drink occasionally. I've only "gone whoring" twice, and I don't plan on making that a habit, either. I've never done drugs and never plan on it. This is just how I roll. [he enjoys smoking and drinking, but had bad experiences with a practical joke played on him during a "whoring" excursion, and drugs just never appealed to him]

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Usually it was spent at the firing range or if I was free, drinking with my buddies. Nowadays, Sonya tires me out so I'm in bed pretty early.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
Er... *blush*

82. How long is your attention span?
Long. I'm not Sonya. :/

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
I... guess I could laugh more... I find a lot of things funny. I guess...

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
Surprises shock me. :/ Sara offends me.

85. How do you deal with stress?
Smoking and napping and drinking. In order of preference.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I'm damn athletic. ...Not so much artistic though.

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
Animals are fine, I guess. Young children make me uncomfortable. Sonya has done nothing to cure me of this.

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
Plans are preferable.

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
Does Sonya count? No? Then how about all of those damn lizards she keeps bringing me? I ought to get a snake just to scare her...

SELF-IMAGE

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I'm physically strong and can keep a cool head under pressure. My weakness would be, er, probably the fact that I follow orders to a fault.

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Number one rank! D<

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.

93. Do you like yourself?
On the whole, yes.

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
Wake up, smoke, brush my teeth to get rid of the smoke smell, wake up Sonya, take a shower, go wake up Sonya again, eat breakfast, get dragged out to do whatever she wants to do. It's oddly similar when I'm out on a mission...

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
Next six months: survive. Lifetime: ...survive. I'm not sure.

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
In five and ten years, still active duty. Maybe in the next twenty years, I'm not sure. I... don't actually have a lot of my life planned out...

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
I have this romantic sort of notion of dying on the battlefield, but of old age sounds better and better these days...

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
Being a damn fine Tego.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Indifferent, loyal, strong.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
...It depends very heavily on who you ask.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
Because I joined the military. That's how it works. I want to serve my country.

take everything from the inside and throw it all away

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Tuesday Leonora Olson.

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I am nineteen years old, and my birthday is September 18th.

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born in Arkansas, and I had been living with my parents while attending college in Pennsylvania. After the shipwreck, I guess I don't live there anymore... I would call myself patriotic, yes.

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
My mother was a librarian as long as I can remember. My father has had a couple jobs, and most recently he was working at a law firm. Their names were Thad and Anita Olson. Mom was, well, like a librarian--pretty quiet, loved books and reading, a bit strict with the rules. But she was very smart and could tell you anything about any book ever. Dad was quiet, too, but in a more serious way. He was very much a business man, though he couldn't help but grin when he played with our dog.

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
My parents wanted another, but they only had me. I don't know why not; I would have liked a little sister or brother...

6. What is your occupation?
I'm going to college, but I don't have a major yet. I'm not sure what I want to be. I kind of would like to write a storybook some time, but I don't have a story... Maybe I'll just be a librarian like my mother.

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
5'5, 131 lbs.

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
I have dark brown hair (inherited from my father's side) and dark brown eyes (inherited from my mother's side).

9. What is your race?
I'm Caucasian.

10. To which social class do you belong?
Middle class. Maybe a little bit upper-middle class. We've always been pretty well off.

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
I suppose I'm pretty, and I have a nice figure. My boyfriend thinks I'm beautiful, at least!

12. What is your style of dress?
I like skirts, just because they're more comfortable while still cute. Plus you don't have to wear them skin-tight like pants because that's 'in'. Long-sleeves, too, but I guess that's just a habit. I do like sweaters, though, and natural tones.

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
I have a scar from where I got my appendix out, a cut on my hand from when I was little and picked up a knife the wrong way, and a scar on my back when I had stitches. No tattoos, but I have a birthmark just above my right ankle. Not many people know that since I always wear socks or stockings, though!

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
I'm mildly allergic to cats and rabbits (but thankfully not dogs). I might be allergic to other furry animals... I'm not sure. No diseases, though--at least none that I'm aware of!

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed.

16. What does your voice sound like?
How would I describe that? People hear their own voice differently than others, because the facial bones in your face conduct sounds well... I learned that in my Psychology class. Um, kind of random, though. But I really don't know how to answer that question.

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
I have a pretty large vocabulary, since I'm always reading. I don't use large words all that often, but I do if I want to sound smart sometimes.

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I wear a lot of mascara, just because I like dark, thick lashes. I don't wear any other makeup, though, unless I'm going out for something formal... I play with my hair a lot. And touch my face. Oh, and when I'm writing for myself, I don't use capitals.

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Every evening I take a shower, usually early enough so I have time to dry my hair before I go to sleep. I don't wear perfumes, but I like to wear body spray. Usually sweet pea smelling; I like the earthy scent.

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
A small smile. I only noticed because it appears in a lot of pictures taken of me.

21. Do you use body language? How?
I try to be open with my body language--I don't cross my arms in public, I don't have pockets to put my hands into, and try to keep eye contact as much as possible when talking to people.

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
Probably, but if I do, I can't think of it.

CHILDHOOD

23. What is your earliest memory?
My mother reading a bed time story to me. I think it was Where The Wild Things Are.

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
I have my high school degree and am attending college. I enjoyed some of my classes, but not all. I don't like the sciences all that much.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
Probably from a mixture of my parents, books, school, and random places.

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Happy and busy! We traveled a lot, be it to see family, see places, or just travel.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
It varied from day to day, haha. A veterinarian, a librarian, an astronaut, a teacher, a mother, a doctor, the list goes on and on.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
It was in middle school, with Bobby Fitz.

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
I don't feel comfortable answering this question. Why does it matter?

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
Nope! So it doesn't affect me in the least.

INFLUENCES

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
I think finally moving out and going to college, though the shipwreck certainly changed my life...

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Getting a 27 on my ACT test and getting into college with it.

33. What is your greatest regret?
Um... I have a lot.

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
My first period--enough said, really.

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
I kept my boyfriend a secret for the first two months of our relationship. I've also kept it a secret from my parents that we're talking seriously about marriage. At least, we were...

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
...I don't feel comfortable answering this question, either...

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
The ship sinking was pretty scary, and that first night on the island. I had no idea what to do in either of those circumstances.

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
I went to Italy once on a school trip; it was very fun and I learned a lot. I've also been to Canada.

BELIEFS

39. What is your alignment?
Sexual or religious? I'm straight, thank you very much, and I was raised a Catholic.

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Optimistic, I'd think.

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
I believe in my God. He's the only one.

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Heaven, Purgatory and Hell, if those count.

43. What is your greatest fear?
Being alone when I die.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
People who are racist or sexist make me angry, or people who try to push their beliefs on you. Abandoned animals make me sad, and so do books with broken bindings or torn out pages. Things that make me happy... Hmm. There's a lot of those. Actually, there's a lot of all of these.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
I'd like to believe good, but I know a couple that aren't...

46. What are your views on politics?
I'm registered as an Independent, so I can vote whatever way I want.

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
Gambling is alright in moderation and when done legally. Lying isn't good, though it's avoidable. Theft and killing are just wrong, though.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
I'm not sure; I've never been tested.

49. How much do you value money?
I value it a lot, living as a poor college student.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Take away someone's loved ones.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Yes, I do. I probably wouldn't have the courage to ever do that, but I can believe in that cause.

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
I'd like to.

53. Are you superstitious?
Only slightly. Not terribly.

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I try to respect them, but sometimes, they just rub me the wrong way...

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
I try to be as honest as possible with them.

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Well, I don't think all of those Mexicans should be hopping the border and living here illegally...

DEALING WITH OTHERS

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
...I think it would be my mother. She's just been such a good role model for me and has taught me so much.

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
I respect both of my parents equally, so I'm not sure. Despise is a very strong word, and I'm hesitant to apply it to anyone.

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
Yes, I do. My boyfriend, who has been with me for almost a year and a half now. His name is Chris(topher) Robbins, and what do you mean why? I liked him, he liked me, he asked me out, and we're together now.

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
I do have a lot of friends, and a couple best friends. I'm not sure who is the top of that list, so I'll just say Lexi, Sharron and Chris.

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
I'd like to believe I related to all people equally... though I'll admit I'm more comfortable around girls than boys.

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
Still the same, but sometimes it's awkward if we're unfamiliar with each other's cultures...

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
A couple times. I've been dumped once, dumped someone once, and had someone move away, but right now, I'm perfectly happy with my boyfriend.

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
He has to be able to make me laugh, and he has to be at least a little smart. Of course, if he's cute, likes books, or has a dog, that's always a plus.

65. How close are you to your family?
Pretty close, but a little more distant since I left for college.

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
I want all of the above! I want to be a mother, and have two children--a boy and a girl, in that order.

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I'll argue if I know I'm right or if it's something I really believe in, but otherwise, I'm not that argumentative.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
I can be both, depending on the situation. I get talkative sometimes, I know, but I can also listen.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
I'll trust most people to some degree. It takes awhile longer for me to trust them with important things, though.

70. Do you hold grudges?
I used to, but I've been working on that.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I will if need be. I'm okay with taking orders, too.

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
In most instances, yes. I'm not very good at giving speeches, though, so not that.

73. How well do you express yourself?
I think I express myself well.

74. How quickly do you judge others?
I try not to judge. I know sometimes it's unavoidable, but those are mostly the knee-jerk responses you have to different sorts of people.

75. Do you care what others think of you?
I think all people do. It's how our society operates.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
There was this girl in my Biology class senior year of high school, LeAnn Slaughter. We really didn't like each other, and got into two big arguments during the year.

PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I like reading, going for walks with our dog, and watching movies with Chris or my friends. My favorite color is indigo, since it's such an unloved character. My favorite food is asian stir-fry, with different things in it, but usually noodles, carrots, shrimp and baby corn. My favorite possession is the silver charm bracelet my boyfriend got me.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
I like more classical art and motifs. Traditional. And I like the classics when it comes to paintings, or books, or movies.

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
I've tried smoking once and absolutely hated it. I've gotten drunk a couple times, but I'm not an alcoholic. I've never 'gone whoring' or used drugs, and I never will. I drink occasionally at parties, but as for the rest, they're just not for me.

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Sometimes I party, sometimes I just curl up and read, sometimes I go out and do random things. It depends a lot on the weather and my mood.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
I'd like to write a book some time. I'll have to come up with an idea for one, but I'll get it some day. (That, or get married to Chris.)

82. How long is your attention span?
I'm very patient and can remained focused for a long time.

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
I'm more of a smiler than a laugher, but I find a lot of things funny. I like satire and dry humor when I read, I like the immature jokes all the guys tell in class, and I will giggle if someone messes up their words.

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
It shocks me all of the violence going on in the world, and how humans can do such things to each other. It also offends me when people abuse animals or children who can't defend themselves.

85. How do you deal with stress?
I will go off on my own and read a book, usually a non-stressful one. Or I'll take Mint for a long walk.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I'm... not all that athletic, haha. I can kind of draw, like still life...

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
I like both of them very much.

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I can be either, really.

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
I have Mint, our dog. He's a mix. We got him at the shelter when I was little, so I'm not sure what he actually is. I think he's part Chow, though, since he's so fuzzy. He's light brown and has gorgeous dark brown eyes.

SELF-IMAGE

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I'm very strong emotionally; I can hold up in a crisis and I'll be the one to help others through it. My weakness is that I can easily get caught up in the little things a lot and don't see the bigger picture.

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
That I could take care of people better. I want to be able to help.

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
A little bit of both, but probably more on the extroverted side.

93. Do you like yourself?
For the most part, yes. There are a couple things I don't like, though, but that's normal, isn't it?

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
I wake up, go to classes, eat lunch with Sharron, go to the rest of my classes, and spend the rest of the night watching TV, studying, doing homework, or watching movies. If it's a pleasant interruption, then I'll be fine with it. If it's not, I'll probably be cranky.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
In the next six months, I'd like to get through another semester of college with decent grades. Of course, that's assuming I survive... For my lifetime, I'd like to build a family.

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
In five years, out of college and hopefully with a job. In ten years, married and with kids. In twenty years, more settled into life.

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
...Um... In my sleep. Peacefully. And when I'm old.

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
Being a good person, wife, mother.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Caring, bright, intelligent.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Motherly, bookworm (or maybe intelligent?), and... Hmm, I don't know. I'd have to ask.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
I was kind of forced into this. I'm not sure I'd like this even if I'd volunteered for it...

talk about talk about talk about movin' gotta move on

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Michael Lucas Sante.

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
Ten. My birthday is November 30th. (haha see what I did there?)

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
Hayden, Colorado. I still lived there, at least until the ship left... I liked Hayden. I wish I could go back...

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Dad was an eye doctor, and mom ran a hardware store with my uncles. Mom was tough but loving and caring and motherly, and she told me stories. Dad said she babied me. Dad liked to do more stuff, like play games with me and go out at parties, but he was very serious when it came to work. (They often disagreed over which business Michael should take over, if either. Father was the town's only optometrist and was greatly respected in the community. Names: ??? They were known only as Mom and Dad by Michael...)

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
Nope, I'm an only child.

6. What is your occupation?
...I'm ten. I don't really have one.

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
4'9, 69 lbs.

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
Naturally, bright blond hair and blue eyes.

9. What is your race?
White...?

10. To which social class do you belong?
I don't know. Middle class?

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
...Um... Mom said I was handsome. Does that count? Tuesday called me cute...

12. What is your style of dress?
I just wear whatever clothes I find that are clean. I guess... a lot of jeans and shirts?

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical features?
I have a scar on my leg from where I scratched myself in the second grade on a fence. I don't think I have anything else.

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
I don't think I do. Unless being haunted by the Rook counts.

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right handed.

16. What does your voice sound like?
I don't know. It just sounds like me.

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Whatever words I know?

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
Mom called me a perfectionist once, and my teacher agreed with her. Um, I also like shiny things--I once had a box of polished rocks, until dad threw them out by mistake. And I like seashells on the beach, too. For a third... I like stories? I don't know what's really defining for me.

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
I bathe every other day, when mom tells me to. I don't wear perfumes; I'm a boy!

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare, wry smile, etc)?
I try to smile a lot, but most of the time, I have this blank-ish look.

21. Do you use body language? How?
I guess I do. I don't know how, though! Dad would know how...

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
I don't think so...

CHILDHOOD

23. What is your earliest memory?
My parents and I were walking along a beach and we were all in the water up to our ankles. Dad was holding one hand and mom was holding my other one. I think it was in the early morning, because it seems like it was fuzzy, or blurred, or really light out...

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
I finished the fourth grade. Third grade was more fun than fourth, though.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
From my parents. ...And the Rook...

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
I don't know. It was very happy, I guess. I did a lot of stuff with my family.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I wanted to be an archaeologist. Or a paleontologist.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
...I haven't had it yet.

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
OF COURSE I AM.

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect you?
I don't think I did. So it doesn't affect me.

INFLUENCES

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
...The shipwreck...

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
In the third grade, we had a school play, and I got to be the lead main role. I was Hamlet.

33. What is your greatest regret?
...

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to you?
Um, in the first grade, I wet my pants because I couldn't take off my belt in time. I still don't wear belts...

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
They're my secrets, not yours.

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
...

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
...When I first saw the Rook, or when the ship was sinking. I'm not sure which was scarier, though they were scary in different ways.

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
Nope. Well, kind of. We were heading towards another country. We just never got there... And I'm not sure what the island actually is.

BELIEFS

39. What is your alignment?
To what?

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Is optimistic the happy one? I'm that.

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
Isn't there only one?

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
No I don't, no matter what the Rook says.

43. What is your greatest fear?
Dying.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
The Rook makes me sad and angry sometimes, but I know he's only doing the best he can. That kind of makes me happy. I like stories--those make me happy. Losing my parents made me sad, and angry that I couldn't save them and that they were dead now.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
I think people are good. At least all of the ones I know are.

46. What are your views on politics?
I hear that people don't like the president, but what's wrong with him?

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
I don't like any of those things very much. ...especially killing.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
I don't know. How far do I have to go?

49. How much do you value money?
Not very much anymore. I used to save it up to buy things, though.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
Kill another human.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Yeah. Heroes do it all of the time, don't they?

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes. My mom and dad found each other, so there has to be true love out there.

53. Are you superstitious?
...a little, now.

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
I guess I respect them. I don't really care.

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
Um, not as honest as I used to be.

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I don't think so?

DEALING WITH OTHERS

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
I have a lot of important people. I love my parents the most, though, because they raised me and protected me and took care of me and are my family.

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
Um, I'm not sure. I think I respect the mayor the most, because he ran Hayden really well, even though I never met him. I don't like the Rook very much, because of what he's done... and what he's made me do...

59. Do you have a significant other? Who? Why?
What's that mean?

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
I'm friends with a lot of kids in my grade, and even a fifth grader, Lucy. My best friend was Daniel, who has been in my class since second grade.

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
I don't know. I guess I relate good?

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
I don't know!

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I don't think I have.

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
...I don't know the answers to these kinds of questions.

65. How close are you to your family?
Really close.

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
I guess so. Don't all people want to get married and make more family?

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I don't like arguing, so I think that second one.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
A listener because I like listening to stories.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
I don't know. It depends.

70. Do you hold grudges?
Not really. Except for the Rook.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Not usually.

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
Not at all.

73. How well do you express yourself?
Pretty well? I'm not sure.

74. How quickly do you judge others?
I don't know.

75. Do you care what others think of you?
Yeah, but not a lot.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
I think the Rook is kind of like an enemy to me. Because he's mean and does horrible things.

PERSONAL TASTE AND OPINIONS

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I like to play outside and climb trees if it's nice outside. If it's not nice, I'll read or sometimes draw. My favorite color was red, but now it's blue. My favorite food is pepperoni and sausage pizza. And my favorite thing was my box of polished rocks, before dad threw it out...

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
I don't know. I like funny movies. And adventure stories.

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
No, I don't. Those are bad things to do! (I think the Rook would do those.)

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
I watch movies sometimes. Either at Daniel's or he comes to my house.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
I want to become a hero and save the damsel in distress and maybe slay a dragon (even though I know they're not real). It would be cool to be a knight in shining armor.

82. How long is your attention span?
Long unless I get distracted.

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
I don't know. I do find funny home videos funny, though, and I also laugh at things our third grade teacher did in class.

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
Death still shocks me, and it offends me when people aren't grateful for what they have. Or when they don't say 'thank you'.

85. How do you deal with stress?
I don't.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
I can run pretty fast and I can kick the ball really far in kickball. I draw sometimes, but I color better than I actually draw, so most of the time I just color the page different colors...

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
Yes to both. (though the Rook doesn't count as an animal anymore. I don't like him.)

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I like to have plans, but I don't need them. I would be okay with just doing something without one.

89. Do you have a pet? If so, what is his/her name? Species? Fur color? Etc…
I always wanted a dog, but my parents wouldn't let me, since they said I wouldn't take care of it.

SELF-IMAGE

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
I don't know. I guess... I care? And for weakness... Um, sometimes, I don't think I care enough.

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
That I could have been stronger to save them. Or strong enough run away from the Rook.

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
What?

93. Do you like yourself?
Yes.

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is interrupted?
I guess I do. It's been interrupted lately, though. I feel a little annoyed and cranky.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months? Your lifetime?
I just want to be able to grow up and get away from the Rook.

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
I don't know.

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
...

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after your death?
I'm not sure about that one, either.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Haunted. By. (the) Rook.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Tuesday called me angelic, so maybe like that? Others call me quiet, and I guess... Um, I don't know. Maybe indecisive.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
Because the Rook is making me.