Emily (
iluvroadrunner6) wrote2008-02-23 11:45 pm
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Answers for
goddess_loki. Answers pertain to how I write the characters in my AUs.
For Eva Patterson:
If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
Matt. I think that’s pretty self-explanatory.
Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
I’d like to think I’m an optimist, but—not all the time.
What are your religious views?
I was raised Catholic.
Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
No. It’s never acceptable.
Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
Matt. Again, rather self-explanatory.
Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
Avoid conflict—I don’t like fighting with people.
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I’m a sheep. I follow the shepherd.
Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Occasionally, but I prefer one on one or small groups.
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Watch TV, probably.
What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
That I did my best. I don’t know, I’d rather not think about it.
For John Benson
Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I have two sisters, Melissa and Megan. They’re—a handful.
What does your voice sound like?
I’m a baritone. Or so they tell me.
What do you look for in a potential lover?
A good sense of humor, good chemistry.
Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
My friends and my family—most of the time. I know I can trust them with anything.
Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
I’m more of a one-on-one kind of guy.
What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
I drink every once in a while, but not a lot, so obviously no, I don’t want to quit.
How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Crash at home, watch a movie. Maybe occasionally go out with some friends.
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Watch TV, read a book—stuff I could do solo.
What is your greatest weakness?
My family and friends, probably.
For Chelsea Carlson
Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I live with John and Ryan. It’s a small, three bedroom place in Manhattan that’s pretty nice. Ryan is well, Ryan, but me and John—we get along pretty well.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I did okay that way. I’m not friends with any of them anymore, and I barely remember who they were.
When and with whom was your first kiss?
Bobby Monroe. Junior year of high school.
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Eva’s death, definitely.
What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Probably a klutzy moment in high school. I try not to dwell.
What are your views on sex?
…They’re not good ones.
Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
I have a significant other. And he’s—pretty awesome, considering everything we’ve been through together.
Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I’m an instigator. It’s a character flaw.
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I’m a leader, not a follower.
If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice...)
Me: Chelsea—let John take care of you. He’s good at it. Really.
For Michael Anderson
Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Hell no. I’m the second Superman.
What does your voice sound like?
It sounds like—my voice, what does this question even mean?
Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
Around. I was a tough and tumble kid.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Hell no. I was probably the most hated kid in school.
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
The day my daughter was born.
What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
I don’t get embarrassed.
What are your views on sex?
Sex is good. Safe sex is even better. Sex with my daughter will get you killed if I find out about it.
Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Who the hell doesn’t?
What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Hanging out with friends, watching movies.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Retired, hopefully still with Lauren.
For Jake McCallahan
What is your occupation?
I’m a cop—I used to the captain of the Vice department.
Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Not that I know of.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I did okay. The kids I was friends with were jerks though.
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Birth of my children.
Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Nope—wouldn’t be on the force if I did.
What is your worst memory?
Losing Hilary when I was a kid.
What are your views on sex?
Sex is good.
What, if anything, do you like to read?
The newspaper—otherwise I don’t really read much.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Dunno.
Do you like yourself?
Usually. Depends on the day though.
For Lizzie Anderson
While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
Other than my parents, not really. I didn’t know many people in my field.
While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Pretty well. We had our fights, but we got along okay.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Not really popular. I had a few close friends, but I inherited my dad’s temper—so I had a hard time making friends.
What are your views on sex?
I like sex. Sex is nice—but not with everyone.
Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
If someone threatens my family or friends enough, yeah—I could kill them.
In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
…molesting children? Probably?
Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
I have a few friends. And I have a best friend. My best friend is—slightly more than a best friend at this point, but that works for us.
Do you care what others think of you?
I try my best not to.
How do you deal with stress?
Not well.
What is your greatest weakness?
My family.
For Anna Scherlacker
When and with whom was your first kiss?
Ricky Hawkins. He was a tool.
If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
Well—I was stuck in a Devil’s Trap. It wasn’t pretty.
What is your greatest regret?
Dean finding out that I was stuck in the Devil’s trap.
In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
You really don’t want to know.
What do you look for in a potential lover?
Good sense of humor, fun to be around, nice ass.
Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
My family. Because they’re—my family.
What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
I like movies and music.
Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
I drink occasionally, but not too often.
Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I am the Queen of Spontaneity.
What is your greatest strength as a person?
My sense of humor.
For Eva Patterson:
If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
Matt. I think that’s pretty self-explanatory.
Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
I’d like to think I’m an optimist, but—not all the time.
What are your religious views?
I was raised Catholic.
Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
No. It’s never acceptable.
Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
Matt. Again, rather self-explanatory.
Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
Avoid conflict—I don’t like fighting with people.
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I’m a sheep. I follow the shepherd.
Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Occasionally, but I prefer one on one or small groups.
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Watch TV, probably.
What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
That I did my best. I don’t know, I’d rather not think about it.
For John Benson
Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I have two sisters, Melissa and Megan. They’re—a handful.
What does your voice sound like?
I’m a baritone. Or so they tell me.
What do you look for in a potential lover?
A good sense of humor, good chemistry.
Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
My friends and my family—most of the time. I know I can trust them with anything.
Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
I’m more of a one-on-one kind of guy.
What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
I drink every once in a while, but not a lot, so obviously no, I don’t want to quit.
How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
Crash at home, watch a movie. Maybe occasionally go out with some friends.
What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Watch TV, read a book—stuff I could do solo.
What is your greatest weakness?
My family and friends, probably.
For Chelsea Carlson
Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I live with John and Ryan. It’s a small, three bedroom place in Manhattan that’s pretty nice. Ryan is well, Ryan, but me and John—we get along pretty well.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I did okay that way. I’m not friends with any of them anymore, and I barely remember who they were.
When and with whom was your first kiss?
Bobby Monroe. Junior year of high school.
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Eva’s death, definitely.
What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
Probably a klutzy moment in high school. I try not to dwell.
What are your views on sex?
…They’re not good ones.
Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
I have a significant other. And he’s—pretty awesome, considering everything we’ve been through together.
Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
I’m an instigator. It’s a character flaw.
Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I’m a leader, not a follower.
If you could, what advice would you, the player, give to your character? (You might even want to speak as if he or she were sitting right here in front of you, and use proper tone so he or she might heed your advice...)
Me: Chelsea—let John take care of you. He’s good at it. Really.
For Michael Anderson
Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Hell no. I’m the second Superman.
What does your voice sound like?
It sounds like—my voice, what does this question even mean?
Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
Around. I was a tough and tumble kid.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Hell no. I was probably the most hated kid in school.
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
The day my daughter was born.
What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
I don’t get embarrassed.
What are your views on sex?
Sex is good. Safe sex is even better. Sex with my daughter will get you killed if I find out about it.
Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Who the hell doesn’t?
What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Hanging out with friends, watching movies.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
Retired, hopefully still with Lauren.
For Jake McCallahan
What is your occupation?
I’m a cop—I used to the captain of the Vice department.
Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Not that I know of.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
I did okay. The kids I was friends with were jerks though.
What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Birth of my children.
Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
Nope—wouldn’t be on the force if I did.
What is your worst memory?
Losing Hilary when I was a kid.
What are your views on sex?
Sex is good.
What, if anything, do you like to read?
The newspaper—otherwise I don’t really read much.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Dunno.
Do you like yourself?
Usually. Depends on the day though.
For Lizzie Anderson
While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
Other than my parents, not really. I didn’t know many people in my field.
While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Pretty well. We had our fights, but we got along okay.
As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Not really popular. I had a few close friends, but I inherited my dad’s temper—so I had a hard time making friends.
What are your views on sex?
I like sex. Sex is nice—but not with everyone.
Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
If someone threatens my family or friends enough, yeah—I could kill them.
In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
…molesting children? Probably?
Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
I have a few friends. And I have a best friend. My best friend is—slightly more than a best friend at this point, but that works for us.
Do you care what others think of you?
I try my best not to.
How do you deal with stress?
Not well.
What is your greatest weakness?
My family.
For Anna Scherlacker
When and with whom was your first kiss?
Ricky Hawkins. He was a tool.
If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
Well—I was stuck in a Devil’s Trap. It wasn’t pretty.
What is your greatest regret?
Dean finding out that I was stuck in the Devil’s trap.
In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
You really don’t want to know.
What do you look for in a potential lover?
Good sense of humor, fun to be around, nice ass.
Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
My family. Because they’re—my family.
What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
I like movies and music.
Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
I drink occasionally, but not too often.
Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I am the Queen of Spontaneity.
What is your greatest strength as a person?
My sense of humor.

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And Anderson was insisted that that line was included.
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Speaking of getting more serious, I'm going to write something up where he tells her about the ex that cheated on him. What would her reaction be?
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