Character Interview

This week's assignment was to create an interview with one of our characters. As you certainly guessed it, I chose Alex, yet again, although I was a little thorn between him or Mellie. Since I used him in all my lessons so far, I stayed with him instead of introducing a new character. So here it is...

"Thank you for accepting this interview. I didn't think you would show up."

"I always keep my promises."

"That's what I've been told. Now, how should I address you? Some people call you LX while others go with Alex, but I also heard a few who called you Zhendar."

"My real name is Lutnalind Zhendar Xavelk, but people call me by my initials, LX, since the whole thing can be a mouthful."

"If you don't mind then, I'll go with Alex. It sounds more… human."

"I am human, just not from around here."

"Point taken. So, what's it like on your planet?"

"My planet of origin is similar to Earth in many ways, but also much different. Three suns keep her in constant day light. Our moons, over a dozen of them, also contribute to its brightness and although their display would leave anyone breathless, for me, the sight of your sunsets eclipses them all. Growing on a planet without nights enables me to enjoy and appreciate them even more."

"I couldn't help but notice your eyes turned blue when you spoke, but they returned to their unusual lime green color-"

"My eyes change color with my moods. I am sorry I slipped."

"No, you're fine. Why would you apologize for being who you are?"

"It goes back to my childhood. The kids used to call me freak because of it."

"Theirs did not change?"

"No. I am genetically modified. It is a long story. One I would prefer not to elaborate at this time."

"I can accept that, if you promise to come back some other time to talk about it."

"Sure."

"What's your best childhood memory?"

"Studying under the waterfall with my feathered friend—the only place where I did not need to fend off attacks from other kids."

"You must have been lonely."

"It forges the character. Being alone in a ship for months does not bother me while many of the pilots have to leave the program because they cannot cope with the solitude."

"If you're not afraid of being alone, then what's your worst fear?"

"I have no fear."

"No, really, be honest."

"I am honest. Fear causes you to make mistakes. It blocks your mind and prevents you from finding solutions. It is what deer do in the headlights. It is why they die."

"Wait! This sounds like something taken out of a navigator manual…"

"…"

"Alex?"

"I am not allowed to show fear. They would know."

"But you promised to be honest."

"Humph! You know you are putting me in a tough situation here, but fine, since I always keep my promises..."

"So?"

"I fear losing Mellie. She is the suns this planet lacks, the warmth my body craves when your yellow star is hiding, the energy that keeps my heart pumping, and the sole reason why I do not wish to go back to my own planet."

"Can't you bring her with you?"

"She cannot stand under one sun, much less three…"