Me: Jeran! Welcome to my couch. I have a few questions for you so let’s start with what your biggest vulnerability is and do others know this or is it a secret?
Jeran: [He isn’t saying anything. Only sitting and staring at me. Have you ever had a staring contest with a dog that looks like a wolf before? Yea … you don’t win. Oh! Is that shiny thing below his lip tooth?! I think it might be time to move on.]
Me: Never mind. Participation not necessary. Heh ... So ahh, what do people believe about you that is false?
Jeran: That I’m a dog.
Me: Care to elaborate?
Jeran: [There’s that tooth again. And did I just imagine that, or did he just growl?] No.
Me: My, what big teeth you have. Next question, what would your best friend say is your fatal flaw and why?
Jeran: He wouldn’t say anything. He’s dead.
Me: Errr … ok. Umm … how ‘bout your dad?
Jeran: [Oh boy. This is not going well. He definitely growled this time.] My desire to have nothing to do with the family business. He’d kill me if he could find me, so I guess you could say it is indeed a fatal flaw.
Me: Ok, the next question is … [I read the rest of the question under my breath: What would the same friend say is your one redeeming quality? Why?] … we’ll just skip this one shall we?
Jeran: Loyalty.
Me: What?
Jeran: I heard you. If he was alive, he’d say loyalty.
Me: Oh, great. I can really see why he’d say that. So, what do you want most in the world?
Jeran: I want to be healed.
Me: You’re sick?
Jeran: [Piercing stare.]
Me: Oh … ah, never mind. Do you know how far you'll go to to be healed?
Jeran: I’m going to bring the princess here. If it causes my father a few problems along the way, then so be it.
Me: I see. I’m not sure antagonising him is such a good idea if you’re so sure he’s out to kill you.
Jeran: Is this interview over? I have places to be.
Me: Sure! Thanks for your time. [Ugh … that nervous laugh was not good. I’m pretty sure I read somewhere you’re not supposed to show fear when facing a dog.]
Jeran: [He’s already gone.]
Sari--this is so cool! I love the voice here, and what a creative character! Jeran made me nervous too!
ReplyDeleteSorry the link thing isn't working. Maybe try it from Cassie's blog http://readingwritingandlovinit.blogspot.com/
Thanks, Angela. :) I tried on Cassie's blog too, but alas! No luck. And it seems the linky is now closed. Never mind, I'll still have fun participating in the challenges!
DeleteYay, it finally worked! I'm signed up now. :)
DeleteHa! I love the way you approached the interview. I liked that he said his best quality is loyalty.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon. :) It was a fun task to do!
DeleteThis was an adorable interview! Can't wait to read more of Jeran's story . . .
ReplyDeleteHi Gilly, thanks! I thought Jeran would be fun to do. Yes, we should swap some words some time. :)
DeleteI love the awkward interview! Totally giggling and got a real sense of Jeran just by what he didn't say. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cassie! And thanks for hosting such a fun blogfest.
DeleteThis was fun to read! Most interesting characters I've read, by far! (New follower)
ReplyDeleteHi Emily. Thanks! Jeran's fun to write so I'm glad he's fun to read too. :)
DeleteJeran is my favorite! This is awesome. :)
ReplyDeleteHehe, thanks Maggie. :P He's a good dog! (Don't tell him I said that...)
DeleteTee hee, that was cool. Very clever. Wouldn't want to be too close either. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lisa. No, Jeran's teeth are pretty sharp and he knows how to use them! Best to keep your distance. ;)
DeleteOooh, that was a different type of interview! Definitely want to know more about Jeran now!
ReplyDeleteHi Hywela! I'm glad you enjoyed the interview. :) It was fun to write.
DeleteThis is so cute Sari, poor doggy needs a hug!
ReplyDeleteLOL! I like the originality of this dialogue betwen the wolf dog and the person.
ReplyDelete:) Fun!
ReplyDeleteAnd that is a wonderful picture - I could imagine him speaking.