Character Interview with Felix the Fox

Felix here is from Murder In Absentia and his interview makes me want to read his book faster. Yes, I said faster as I’ve only been allowed myself a few minutes of reading time while waiting for classes to start. Though I might have to dedicate a bit more time to this one so I can read more than a page at a time as this book deserves so much more.

Well, enough about me, how old are you Felix?

34

Do you have a family? What are they like?

My parents passed away some time ago. I have no siblings, and I certainly have no intention of being saddled with a wife.

How was your relationship with your parents? How did they influence you?

I had a good relationship with my parents. I learned a lot about trading from my father, and have only fond memories of my mother.

How would you describe your childhood?

Mostly a typical one for a boy growing up in my decent-but-cheap part of town. Things became interesting when I was sixteen, and passed the entry exams to the Collegium Incantatorum. The day I learnt that I was accepted and will learn magic at the official college, was the happiest day in my life.

Magic? That’s cool. So, I have to ask, what’s your greatest fear?

Probably that I will talk myself into something my big mouth won’t be able to talk me out of. Look, I’ve faced plenty of sticky situations. I’ve been in the legions. Only an insane man does not feel fear. I’m just smart enough to see it coming, and avoid these situations. Well, usually.

If you had to name the thing you hate most about yourself, what would it be?

Hate is a strong word. I wish I could have completed my studies, and become a full-fledged incantator. Life would have been a lot different… But I came to terms with that, and with other episodes in my past I wish remain unpublished.

I see… So, what is your greatest strength? 

I never see things in black and white. I know a little bit about many things, just enough to get things done. And I do get things done, for those who pay me.

Do you have a weakness?

Me? Nah.

I thought for sure you’d say something about money, but oh well. So, have you traveled? Happen to have a favorite place?

Yes, I travelled. I walked with the legions half across the continent – and hated every minute of it. The cases I deal with for my clients occasionally take me to other cities around our growing empire. But in the end, I think my favourite place is my own garden, with it’s atrocious fountain, in my own home, in my own city. There is no other place in the world like Egretia.

Hahaha, I know what fountain you’re talking about, it’s definitely unique… So, other than your lovely fountain, is there something from the past that haunts you, keeps you awake at night?

Yes, but I don’t expect talking about it will make it any better.

What is your biggest secrete?

Really? In a public interview? Uh… I’m susceptible to a good squid sausage with fish sauce.

Speaking of animals, do you have a favorite?

Squids. Especially roasted on a stick. Tried gryphon once – the lion part was too gamey, and the bird part tastes just like chicken. Can’t beat a good squid-onna-stick, drenched in Egretian fish sauce.

Hey, someone finally has something I haven’t tried! Thanks for the rundown on gryphon, I think I’ll check that one off my want to try list.  So what is it exactly that you do for your clients?

First, they are my customers, not clients. “Clients” means something a little different to us Egretians.

As for what I do, I solve their problems. You see, people are mostly clueless about the workings of real magia in our world. Most run-of-the-mill detectives have no clue in how to deal with the more esoteric cases. On the other hand, the full incantatores are usually too snooty and too expensive to help in simple matters. Or, sometimes, people would just like to keep matters away from the official eye of authority. So there is a place for someone who knows a little about a lot, and can get problems resolved quietly and reliably.

Oh, sure, it’s purloined jewellery, missing persons, cheating spouses that pay for my bread and fish sauce. The occasional debunking of charlatans, confirmation of ancient scrolls, and even, rarely, a real magical ring were what would one day fill my memoirs. But sometimes, just sometimes, there is that really odd case….

To learn more about Felix’s really odd cases (which I must say real is strange no farther than I have gotten), you’ll just have to check out Murder In Absentia as that’s all we have time for today. Thanks for stopping by Felix!

Learn more about Felix and his author at http://egretia.com 

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