Are you a morning person, or more of a night owl?
I sleep little, but I favour the morning.
What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
Fear, most often.
You see a huge spider in your room, what do you do?
I can crush it with the staff. No need to waste the energy channel on a minor pest.
If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past, what would you change?
At present, it would be to employ more draconian security throughout the library.
Tell me about your first kiss.
No.Do you give people second chances?
If they convince me. Magnanimity can be a virtue.
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
I have a cat. Her name is Forecastle.
Do you think you’re attractive?
By most standards, not that it’s your business.
What’s your worst habit?
Terseness.
When was the last time you cried?
Afraid I can’t recall.
Are you a good liar?
No need.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
Noise. Running. Improper library conduct.
Have you ever had your heart broken?
Very melodramatic phrasing. Yes.
Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
Words.
What’s something you’re naturally good at?
Organisation.
What’s something you had to work hard to be good at?
Marriage.
Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
Usually.
Do you think money can buy happiness?
Close enough.
Do you believe in destiny?
Not as most understand it.
Are you a good cook?
I have not tested.
What do you think happens after you die?
I expect to find out.
Did you have to grow up fast?
I would not say so.
Who do you look up to?
The many truthseekers and collectors of the past. Mostso the Sailor himself.
When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
Rum and coconut. Preferably dark.
What do you like most about yourself?
I run a tight ship.
What do you like least about yourself?
My pride is the most notable blind spot.
Do you want kids someday?
I would not object to more.
Are you a planner or more spontaneous?
I prefer to be methodical.
Can you keep a secret?
Perfectly well.
Do you like being the centre of attention?
Barely.
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
Make arrangements.
Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
It can be quite satisfying.
Where do you feel safe?
I have enough trust in the Sailor and my own abilities to consider myself safe in almost all contexts, although mostso within my library.
Do you love or hate being alone?
I appreciate the silence and space.
What’s the last nightmare you remember having?
A rising tide and a beating heart. No business of yours beyond that.
Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
Of course.
Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
In many ways I have done. They were also academics.
How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic or super whiney?
Until recently I had yet to experience a sickness I could not cure myself of. Having finally done so, it seems I am extremely irritable at the effect to my work, but largely unintrusive. Whining achieves nothing.
What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
I have not asked. They came to expect excellence.
Do you have a strong sense of style?
That should be obvious.
Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
The inn.
Is there a food that most people like but you absolutely hate?
Chocolate.
Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
I am greatly invested in comprehensively possessing information and resources thereof. And even beyond that I enjoy cultivating a suitably formidable aesthetic.
Are you superstitious?
Extremely.
Are you the kind of person who remembers people’s birthdays and pet’s names and stuff?
No information is too minor to be worth noting.
What do you do to feel better when you’re sad?
Research.
Is it hard for you to trust someone?
Not particularly.
Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
I would not presume the gods my peers, so no.
If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down, what kind of job would you take?
You have that inverted. If I were not a settled librarian, I would become an explorer.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Well informed.
