It has come to my attention that I have been neglecting this blog. Since I don't want to do that, I figure I should probably post something. I haven't actually started this story yet, since my laptop was so good as to start smoking while I was using it. (That stuff has a rather unpleasant electrical smell.) And my dad's efforts at repairing it are to no avail. Computers... ARG! I mean, you all heard me talking about my dysfuctional laptop, but this is beyond what I expected.
Hi everyone! Tag time! Amber is my character for today.
1. If the character's house burned down, and they were left with nothing but the clothes on their back, what would they do and where would they go?
Amber would make sure none of her friends were in the house. Then she would go over all her options and choose which one she felt was best.
2. Are they happy with where they are in life, or do they want to go further?
Amber wants to advance further in life by leaving the Academy.
3. Are they well-paid?
She doesn't have a job. She's a student at the Academy. (What is that, you ask me? You'll just have to read the book.
4. Can they read?
Amber can read, but she prefers more athletic pursuits. She is only allowed approved books at the Academy, and the approved books generally aren't that good.
5. What languages do they speak?
Amber speaks English, Spanish and a smattering of a few other languages.
6. What is their biggest mistake?
Amber feels that her biggest mistake was to believe everything that she was told at the Academy.
7. What did they play with most as a child?
Amber was never really into dolls or stuffed animals. The students at the Academy's main source of play is practical jokes. Ambers enjoys them, but prefers sports.
8. What are her thoughts on politics?
She doesn't generally pay attention. She is only fourteen.
9. What is her expected lifetime?
She doesn't know how long she'll live, but she hopes it's for a while.
10. If they were falsely accused of murder, what would they do? How would they react?
Amber would be very angry.
Alright. Now for another character, since I've kept you waiting for a long time. This time, it'll be Eric.
1. If the character's house burned down, leaving them with only the clothes on their back, what would they do and where would they go?
If Eric's house burned down, he would probably stare at the ashes, trying to make sense of everything.
2. Are they happy with where they are in life, or would they like to go further?
Eric is happy where he is. He's never been ambitious.
3. Are they well-paid?
He's a student.
4. Can they read?
Eric LOVES to read. He likes classics when it comes to stories. He prefers non-fiction, however. He absolutely loves science, particularly biology and chemistry.
5. What languages do they speak?
He speaks English, French, Spanish, and a mixture of other languages.
6. What is their biggest mistake?
Eric thinks his biggest mistake ever was to let his sister leave the Academy without him.
7. What did they play with most as a child?
Eric was never into "playing" or toys. He preferred studying. Still does.
8. What are their thoughts on politics?
He doesn't care.
9. What is their expected life span?
He doesn't know. He's hoping about the average age for humans, although he rather doubts it, since he's with Amber.
10. If they were falsely accused of murder, what would they do? How would they react?
He would put together a solid case as to why he couldn't have possibly murdered the victim.
And now for Blaze!
1. If the character's house burned down, leaving them with only the clothes on their back, what would they do and where would they go?
Blaze would stare at the wreckage and probably try to put a positive spin on what had happened, something like "You know, now I have a better view" or "I never liked the layout of the place anyhow".
2. Are they happy with their life, or would they like to move on?
At the Academy, where Blaze is, he can't go much higher, so he's happy. If he were at a lower level there, however, he would do his best to get to the top.
3. Are they well-paid?
He's a student at the Academy. Doesn't have a job.
4. What languages do they speak?
Blaze speaks English, Spanish, Russian, and a bit of several other languages. (In case you're wondering why so many of my characters speak so many languages, it's because it's an important subject at the Academy, and because there's scientists from all over the world there who they pick up bits and pieces from.)
5. Do they read?
Blaze will only read if forced. He prefers to play video games or work out. He prefers subjects that require more hands-on work and less research. He doesn't like novels much.
6. What is their biggest mistake?
Blaze feels his biggest mistake was to value his image too much.
7. What did they play with most as a child?
Blaze likes sports, particularly football and soccer. He also likes board games, to a certain extent.
8. What are their thoughts on politics?
Blaze doesn't care about politics.
9. What is their expected life time?
He has no idea how long he's going to live. No one does, really.
10. If they were falsely accused of murder, what would they do? How would they react?
Blaze would be very annoyed.
