Are you a morning person, or more of a night owl?
I like to get the training ground to myself for a couple of hours before everyone gets up.
What’s the first thing you notice about a person when you meet them?
Stance. It’s how you tell a fighter from a bragger and a leader from a follower. It’s also how you tell how best to knock someone on their ass.
You see a huge spider in your room, what do you do?
Never found a spider big enough to be worth fighting, but we have a zero-tolerance policy on tresspassing so I gotta kill it.
If you could go back and change one decision you made in the past, what would you change?
I made a lot of tactical errors against my Dad when I was kid, but there’s no one different move that changes everything. Trust me, I think about this a lot.
Tell me about your first kiss.
I held him against the wall so he could reach. For that reason alone Dad wouldn’t approve.
Do you give people second chances?
They knew what they were getting in for when they crossed me.
Are you a cat person or a dog person?
Dad breeds dogs as a hobby. He’s got his own breed, the Ironside Molossus. My favourite is a big redhead named Atalanta who can kick trees in half.
Do you think you’re attractive?
Hell yeah, if you can handle a girl who can crush you with any body part she wants to.
What’s your worst habit?
I break a lot of equipment by going too hard on it.
When was the last time you cried?
You’d need to ask my mum that one; no-one else’ll know.
Are you a good liar?
Nope.
What’s your biggest pet peeve?
A lot of people say being a girl means you’re not supposed to get in fights. Don’t like that at all.
Have you ever had your heart broken?
Not a lot of human guys want a girl with bigger shoulders than them, so you get used to it.
Are you more likely to use your fists or your words in an argument?
C’mon, really?
What’s something you’re naturally good at?
I got good genes for building muscle mass from both sides of the family. I had to ease back on my workout routine because the armourer that makes my clothes can’t keep up.
What’s something you had to work hard to be good at?
Neither taking nor giving any shit. They don’t write straightforward workout routines for that.
Can you tell when someone is flirting with you?
Yeah: they ask to see me deadlift, or they offer to let me use them for workout practice.
Do you think money can buy happiness?
Not as cheaply as being able to punch through a wall can.
Do you believe in destiny?
Hey man, somebody blessed my family. Although, when I look at my brothers, I do get less sure.
Are you a good cook?
I hope you like protein.
What do you think happens after you die?
After I die? I’m assuming straight to the top of the Soldier’s ranks. Well, not the top. However high women can get.
Did you have to grow up fast?
Emotionally, nah. Physically, absolutely: these arms won’t stop.
Who do you look up to?
My dad named me after one of the Soldier’s chosen heroes who used to tame monsters by beating the shit out of them. Monsters don’t show up around me as much, but boy, when they do…
When you go to a tavern, what do you order?
Eh, I’ll drink about anything that comes in quarts. I don’t eat in taverns, though, I have a strict regimen the kitchen staff at home keep to.
What do you like most about yourself?
I’ve never lost a fight against anyone but my dad. Plus, have you seen these shoulders?
What do you like least about yourself?
I mean, I could do without the uterus. I’m kidding. But happening to be born a girl did screw me over a little.
Do you want kids someday?
In theory, sure. Someone’s got to keep the family going, and it’d give me someone to coach. Only trouble is pregnancy would be a real damper on the workout regimen.
Are you a planner or more spontaneous?
I mean, I plan my meals pretty rigidly, because I do not want to put just any old material into this body. But everything else? Plans are for people who can’t take a hit.
Can you keep a secret?
Sure. Who’s gonna beat it out of me? Dad? He’s busy.
Do you like being the centre of attention?
Only in a fight.
If you knew you were going to die tomorrow, what would you do today?
Oh, I would smash so many people. At least six with my fists, and at least one with a whole different set of parts.
Do you enjoy getting all dressed up for a special occasion?
I don’t tend to wear much that isn’t armour these days. Not a lot of fabrics that can take the strain.
Where do you feel safe?
I look like this. I’m always safe.
Do you love or hate being alone?
Eh. I mean, I can only do push-ups for so long before I want someone to talk to. But it is long.
What’s the last nightmare you remember having?
Just… something stupid about when I was a little kid and still too small to hold my own. One of my fights with Dad. Who gives a shit.
Do you admit to mistakes when you make them?
Sure. Got to stay honest if you want to keep improving. Plus, what are they gonna do about it? Fight me?
Do you want to grow up to be like your parents?
Hell yeah. I mean… mostly.
How do you deal with being sick? Are you stoic or super whiney?
Me with the flu is still, like, two normal fighters at full health. I can tough it out.
What did your parents expect from you when you were born?
Um. A boy. They were expecting a boy.
Do you have a strong sense of style?
I like to think I’m bringing female warpaint back.
Would you rather camp outdoors or stay the night in an inn?
More space outdoors. I’m a big girl.
Is there a food that most people like but you absolutely hate?
Oh, blood and iron, you kidding me? The nutritional efficiency of basically everything you get anywhere around here is disappointing at best.
Are you more of a hoarder or a minimalist?
I mean, I have a lot of stuffed animals, I guess. My mum made them, and I kept up the collection. Otherwise, like I say, I like my space.
Are you superstitious?
Never gonna underestimate any power that’s stronger than I am.
Are you the kind of person who remembers people’s birthdays and pet’s names and stuff?
I mean, only when it gives me a tactical advantage.
What do you do to feel better when you’re sad?
Push-ups. Or pull-ups. Or I get the training grounds to summon me a big rock monster and then I beat the shit out of it.
Is it hard for you to trust someone?
Trust would often be a tactical weak point I can afford to go without.
Are you susceptible to peer pressure?
Again, I look like this. What do you think?
If you decided to stop adventuring and settle down, what kind of job would you take?
Soldier. Unless I got too injured or something, and then, workout coach.
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Unbeatable. We’re getting there.
