#thcinterview

LIKES & DISLIKES

1. What hobbies do you have?

Cookin', bakin', listenin' and playin' music, wanderin' around, bein' with friends and/or Lyall.

2. Who is your closest friend? Describe them and how you relate to them.

Samara, I think. She's th' best, honestly, always great company t' be 'round. I dunno where t' start, but I guess I can say that we both just have lots o' th' same tastes in things, like music and lovin' t' bake, and goodness knows what can happen with our sense of humors, ha.

3. What’s been your favorite movie of all time?

I really do love all classic Disney films, like Snow White and Alice In Wonderland. I'm none too afraid t' belt out Rodger's and Hammerstein's Cinderella or Sound of Music either, I'll tell ya right now.

4. Read any good books? What were they?

I'm never gonna forget Harry Potter, if'n that's what ya mean. I swear t' ya, I'm raisin' me children so they know th' greatness o' th' series. I was also a fan of th' Magic Treehouse books and th' Giver trilogy.

5. What would be the perfect gift for you?

Just spendin' time with me'll do th' trick, but I do love a song or two if'n ya can manage that.

6. What time of day is your favorite?

Th' daytime, 'specially the lazier afternoons where there's both nothin' and everythin' a person can do.

7. Do you have any pets? Do you want any pets? What kind? 

Yeah, I got a pet - I guess I now have t' say adolescent, huh? - wolf named Lyall. Means "loyal" in Gaelic.

8. What do you find most relaxing?

Strummin' me guitar, singin'. Not exactly a song or somethin', just whatever comes t' mind.

9. What don’t you like about yourself?

Th' scars on me arms. It's why I'm always wearin' long sleeves.

SEX & INTIMACY

1. Would you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else? Why?

Straight. Never felt that kinda thing towards a guy, and I don't think that's happenin' anytime soon...

2. Who was the first person you had sex with? When did it happen? What was it like? How well did it go?

Um... Never... Had sex, so... Yeah.

3. What is your deepest, most well-hidden sexual fantasy? Would you ever try it?

Those actually occur t' people?

4. What was the wildest thing you’ve ever done, sexually? Who was it with and when did it happen?

Let's all return t' question two, shall we?

5. Do you currently have a lover? What is their name, and what is your relationship like? What are they like? Why are you attracted to them?

This is th' most awkward section ever...

6. Do you ever want to get married and have children? When do you see this happening?

Scary as me parents' past is as far as romance and things go, I'd love t' someday get married and have kids. Maybe not anytime soon, per se, but in time when things are right.

7. What is more important - sex or intimacy? Why?

Ah, yet another I can actually answer. Intimacy all th' way. Havin' a relationship, a connection t' th' person ya love's th' most important bit. If'n I could go on without th' need fer sex t' have children and such, I would... Cuddlin's better anyway, far as I heard.

8. What was your most recent relationship like? Who was it with?

And th' awkward "forever single" feelin' has come back.

9. What’s the worst thing you've done to someone you loved?

Not so much someone I've loved rather than trusted, as it's me dad because at this point I'm gonna just modify th' question so I can answer it - not bein' who they wanted me t' be.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

1. How old were you when you first got drunk? What was the experience like?

I was eighteen, just recently turned and on me first year o' runnin', didn't really wanna try it but I was pressured and I sorta caved... I got t' learn I'm super-lightweight? Guess it's true when me grandmum said that nature fae are really sensitive, emotionally and chemically.

2. Did anything good come out of it? Did anything bad come out of it?

I'm not too sure, kinda can't remember that night. But least I made it t' me place back safely, and it doesn't seem like anythin' earth-shatterin' happened back there, far as I know.

3. Do you drink on any kind of regular basis?

Nope. Prefer keepin' alcohol as far away from me as possible.

4. What kind of alcohol do you prefer?

None, none at all. Water'll be fine.

5. Have you ever tried any other kind of “mood altering” substance? Which one(s)? What did you think of each?

Nope, not gonna even touch th' stuff.

6. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Are there any people should not do? Why or why not?

All I know is that both are very, very bad fer me. I'd like t' make sure I don't do it, period. Anybody else is free to, even though I don't recommend it at all.

MORALITY QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever been in a physical fight before? Over what, with who, and who won?

I wouldn't say I've been in a fight moreso that I've been b-beaten... Over a lotta things, w-with me dad. He always escaped without a scratch, so I'd s-say he won... ?

2. What do you feel most strongly about?

Abuse t' any person o-or animal, and h-how nobody should suffer from it.

3. What do you pretend to feel strongly about, just to impress people?

N-nothin'. If'n I feel somethin' fer an issue, I mean it.

4. What trait do you find most admirable, and how often do you find it?

Th' ability t' stand up fer yerself, which seems t' happen a bit around me, though it's certainly not enough.

5. What’s the worst thing that can be done to another person? Why?

T' have them hurt by someone they most love b-because that kinda pain takes th' deepest tolls on their well-bein'.

6. What’s the worst thing you could actually do to someone you hated?

Hurt them. I'd never h-have it in me, even if I hated them.

7. Are you a better leader or follower? Why do you think that?

I guess follower? I m-mean, I don't look much like a leader, y'know?

8. Do you think redemption is possible?

It's possible, but it's rarely done right.

9. Is it okay for you to cry? When was the last time you cried?

All me life, I was told it wasn't by both me dad, me uncles and various other male figures I knew 'long with all th' other boys on th' playground - it's just somethin' yer raised with as a guy. Yet I d-did cry sometimes anyway. Last I did, I think w-was when I saw me aunt...

[OOC: There was a small break before Nicolai could finish the questions due to his fragile state after this section was finished.]

POST-SUPERNATURAL AWARENESS

1. When did you go through whatever made you supernatural? What was it like?

Uh, I think I started realizin' me powers back when I was ten? Bit premature as far as fae go, but me grandmum told me I was better off anyway since I'd get more years of experience in th' end. Th' day I realized me scars were more than that, me dad was about t' hit me with a newspaper when I teleported from that one spot t' the other end o' th' room at th' doorway. Boltin' off runnin' t' me room was me first instinct.

2. What do you think now of being supernatural? Is it cool, or have you been screwed?

It has it's ups and downs. I'm good at what I do, but I was told I'll never be up t' snuff against a full-blooded faerie which is kinda sad - I like me powers, and bein' an urban dryad o' sorts, even if it's secret.

3. Do you have a mentor/someone that taught you what you know? Who are they? How did you become their student?

Me grandmum. It was only natural that she taught me bein' that she was th' only other faerie I've ever known since she taught me mum before her and has been carryin' all th' books o' magicks; th' ones known t' th' world through human witches and warlocks, th' works of faes from thousands o' years before via sigils and runes, and stuff discovered by us Emryses through use of a mixture o' both cultures. Even when I decided t' run, it was her that helped me make me escape by usin' magic so I'd never be tracked fer th' first week or so.

4. Do you have any magical items? Where did you get them?

Actually, she left me a couple o' books, one on herbal remedies and potion-making, and th' Emrys family spellbook. I'd never gotten th' time t' look at magick or runes or anythin' since I'd never found any, but I'm th' best ye can get when it comes t' modern herbology.

5. Think of a major event that happened during your training/initiation. What was it?

When I was first startin' out, I found a golden retriever that got run over by a passerby car and was lyin' on th' street, bleedin' t' death. It was then and there that me grandmum took me aside and first taught me how t' heal. All I could remember from that moment was the soft whines of th' dog's voice in me head and th' warmth spillin' from me hands as we both mended him... She kept him though. His name's Lucky. Wish I could still visit him, but at least I have Lyall now to provide equal comfort.

6. What is something you had to learn during your training that you hated? Why did you hate it?

LIKES & DISLIKES

1. What hobbies do you have?

Lots of things, really. Helping people, reading books and comics, watching movies I admit into having a weakness for horrors and comedy romances as well as any adaptations of comics, performing magic tricks, spending time with Blake and friends when I can, mainly.

2. Who is your closest friend? Describe them and how you relate to them.

Is it corny to say my girlfriend? Blake's the first person I met here, the first to spark my interest. Ever since then, she's the one I best connect with, sometimes even compared to Annie, and our little talks are always a great pastime, let alone the intimate moments.

3. What’s been your favorite movie of all time?

That's a hard one. I'd like to believe it's one of the corny movies from back "in my day and age", hah: The Breakfast Club. 10 Things I Hate About You in the later years is just as great - who can forget Heath Ledger's and young Joseph Gordon-Levitt? Actually, now that I mention Joseph Gordon-Levitt, I'm also a fan of 500 Days of Summer... Goodness. There's too many great movies.

4. Read any good books? What were they?

If you nevermind John Green and James Patterson for a few moments, I'm very much fond of my copy of the The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. It's a classic that still brings up questions of morality, always one of the best controversial conversational topics. Never has a book shaken my faith like it, not even when Dan Brown brought out The Da Vinci Code. But to be fair, I'm a sucker for anything that makes me really think and question my life, my existence.

5. What would be the perfect gift for you?

It's hard to say, honestly... There's so many things that could work on me, well-thought out or cheesy, either way works for me. Maybe a riddle that leads me to something or somewhere?

6. What time of day is your favorite?

Nighttime. There's a calming environment that only the darkness brings for me, especially after something as lovely as the sunset.

7. Do you have any pets? Do you want any pets? What kind? 

Does Blake's dog count? Because otherwise I'm perfectly satisfied, animal-wise, with him. I mean, have you seen the little tyke? Just as adorable as his owner, don't tell her I said that - she might make a new competition of sorts out of it, and I'm not about to become the judge to that.

8. What do you find most relaxing?

Taking a stroll in the park, or on the beach.

9. What don’t you like about yourself?

Not being able to easily face my past, I think. I'm one to prefer ignoring it, pretend it never happened. Instead, I look towards the present and the future.

SEX & INTIMACY

1. Would you consider yourself straight, gay, bi, or something else? Why?

Very much straight... Well, aside from one event in college when I was very, very, very drunk.

2. Who was the first person you had sex with? When did it happen? What was it like? How well did it go?

One of my longer-standing "interests" from my senior year of high school, Jessica, after a New Year's Eve party. I suppose it was alright? Je ne sais pas. I cannot really remember it, because it was a long while ago both time-wise and partner-wise, and because it, ah... It wasn't much more than a milestone, to be completely honest.

3. What is your deepest, most well-hidden sexual fantasy? Would you ever try it?

Hmm. Is it too much to say that I wouldn't mind trying something dangerous? Something along the lines of having sex under pressure, or in public. Perhaps dabble in bondage, I'm not sure. Hah, if Blake consents, then why not?

4. What was the wildest thing you’ve ever done, sexually? Who was it with and when did it happen?

Having sex with a stranger. Funnily enough, that was with Blake when we first met, whom I'm now dating and in love with. Before, even I had the politeness to wait after a couple outings, get to know my next potential partner.

5. Do you currently have a lover? What is their name, and what is your relationship like? What are they like? Why are you attracted to them?

Oui, Blake. She's absolutely amazing as my girlfriend, best friend, and - dare I say - soul mate. God, how do I even begin? I don't think there's any reason I'm not attracted to her. I mean, even in the very beginning when we just met, it felt as if it were a work of fate that we met... Quick, go onto the next question before I make a rant out of the reasons.

6. Do you ever want to get married and have children? When do you see this happening?

Definitely, in a few years. Serieusement, it's been discussed.

7. What is more important - sex or intimacy? Why?

Intimacy. I've had my fill of sex, believe me, and it's nothing compared to just being with your lover's company, whether the results end up being sexual or non-sexual.

8. What was your most recent relationship like? Who was it with?

I've only got one actual relationship to talk about since that's the only one that's ever made it to a legitimate level. I do believe you know who it's with by now, and it's wonderful.

9. What’s the worst thing you've done to someone you loved?

Keep secrets. But hopefully we're moving past that.

DRUGS & ALCOHOL

1. How old were you when you first got drunk? What was the experience like?

I think fifteen, maybe fourteen? Don't tell Annie if she ever comes around.

2. Did anything good come out of it? Did anything bad come out of it?

Not sure. I just remember finding my limit that night, two and a half bottles of vodka later.

3. Do you drink on any kind of regular basis?

A glass of wine a night to go along with my reading.

4. What kind of alcohol do you prefer?

Anything except actual grain alcohol. There's nothing satisfying about "a cold one", as far as I'm concerned.

5. Have you ever tried any other kind of “mood altering” substance? Which one(s)? What did you think of each?

I've dabbled in smoking different things in my first years of college... Bad move, by the way, if you're taking notes. Fame gets into one's head, let's just say that, and I'm glad to be in the clear now. They're all about the same, just different levels of ecstasy and some hallucinations, which are none too pretty, I'll tell you that.

6. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Are there any people should not do? Why or why not?

Alcohol I'm quite alright handling, drugs are a bit much for my taste. 

MORALITY QUESTIONS

1. Have you ever been in a physical fight before? Over what, with who, and who won?

Oui, when I was younger. It was always about something the others said about who I am, or my mother or sister.

2. What do you feel most strongly about?

Bullying, for one, and judging anything other than who they are.

3. What do you pretend to feel strongly about, just to impress people?

Nothing. Why pretend when you could be truthful about what you stand for? It's not wrong or anything.

4. What trait do you find most admirable, and how often do you find it?

Chivalry, something I don't find very often amongst others. I suppose it's true when they say it's dead, hmm?

5. What’s the worst thing that can be done to another person? Why?

To torment others by any means, and forcibly dehumanize them to a certain point that they'd contemplate such subjects like suicide, murder, and other such equally horrifying things just to sate their sanity.

6. What’s the worst thing you could actually do to someone you hated?

Treat them like how I used to be treated when I was young.

7. Are you a better leader or follower? Why do you think that?

I'm not too sure. Perhaps a leader? But only because I'm good at helping others and being a guide.

8. Do you think redemption is possible?

Absolutely.

9. Is it okay for you to cry? When was the last time you cried?

I think it's alright, though the last I cried was long ago, back on that day...

POST-SUPERNATURAL AWARENESS

1. When did you go through whatever made you supernatural? What was it like?

When I was sixteen years old, the day of the attack. I'm still not sure how to describe it, just that I felt like energy was being slowly ebbed away from me and channeled somewhere else... Next thing I know it, there's the image of a wolf right behind me, growling and foaming at the mouth, scaring the hell out of the assailant.

2. What do you think now of being supernatural? Is it cool, or have you been screwed?

I think it's rather interesting, the whole supernatural community from fae to merpeople to werewolves. I mean, there's this volume on supernatural that I've been studying out, Un Venatorum Dirigendos Supernaturalis. Don't, ehm, tell anyone though, I'd rather keep that tiny fact under wraps.

3. Do you have a mentor/someone that taught you what you know? Who are they? How did you become their student?

Other than a magic store clerk from when I was in high school, having first moved to New York City, nobody. Just someone I leant on: Annie.

4. Do you have any magical items? Where did you get them?

Non. Unless I'm on-stage performing, at which it's all my props, hah.

5. Think of a major event that happened during your training/initiation. What was it?

Erm, nothing? I just sort of learned how to use my powers alongside my development in my ability to do stage magic.

6. What is something you had to learn during your training that you hated? Why did you hate it?

1. How old were you when you got drunk? What was the experience like?

I...was 17? I had 4 bottles of jack daniels and a 30 rack of bud light. Just for myself. It....takes a lot for me to get drunk....and it was pretty trippy, I started seeing weird shit.

2. Did anything good come out of it? Did anything bad come out of it?

Uhhhhh...a night of puking and trying to forget the things that happened that night.

3. Do you drink on any kind of regular basis?

Nope! Only on occasion.

4. What kind of alcohol do you prefer?

Hard Liquor. 

5. Have you ever tried any “mood-altering” substances?

420 Blaze it.

6. What do you think of drugs and alcohol? Are there any people should not do? Why or why not?

Morality Questions Answered.

Have you ever been in a physical fight before? Over what, with who, and who won?

 Yes. Numerous times with numerous people and as always I come out on top.

What do you feel most strongly about?

I feel strongly about being a good person but always standing your ground.

What do you pretend to feel strongly about, just to impress people?

Nothing I don't do anything half-assed, If it's something to do with my morals I dont mess around, they are hard to break.

What trait do you find most admirable, and how often do you find it?

My patience. Although I get angry really easily...it's only when people are being rude or plain just pissing me off.

What’s the worst thing that can be done to another person? Why?

Back stabbing them after being a friend for so long. Friendship needs a certain amount of trust and once that trust is broken, it's hard to get it back.

What’s the worst thing you could actually do to someone you hated?

Kill them.

Are you a better leader or follower? Why do you think that?

 Leader. I take the initiative and I honestly don't like being a follower and I never have felt that way ever since I turned.

Do you think redemption is possible? 

Yes, given enough time and resources, it is definitely possible for redemption. I'm no iron wall when it comes to second chances, but if you screw around and mess up even more then you're done.

Is it okay for you to cry? When was the last time you cried?

Sex and Intimacy Questions Answered.