#cait is so much chattier than kai!

[haledamage]

In-Character Interview Part 2

Continuing from here, but with (post Inquisition) Cait because I couldn’t choose a favorite. Not tagging anyone new, tags are on the first post.

1. What is your name?

“Cathain Cousland Howe. You can call me Cait.”

2. Do you know why are you named that?

“Father read too many adventure stories as a kid,” she said wryly. “I was named after some ancient Avvar warrior.”

3. Are you single or taken?

“Married.” She smiled to herself, something fond and private. “Childhood sweethearts, if you can believe it.”

4. Have any abilities or powers?

“I’m good at stabbing things,” she said with a sharp smile. “Pretty good with locks and words, too, I suppose. No magic or anything like that. Just knives.”

5. Stop being a Mary Sue.

“Did you know that Mary Sue is just the way misogynists say ‘protagonist’?” she said, saccharine sweet, her smile more a snarl than anything resembling friendly.

6. What’s your eye color?

“Grey. Not much to say about it, I’m afraid.”

7. How about your hair color?

“Also grey,” she said sourly. “Well, mostly grey. It was brown once. I’m barely in my 30s, believe it or not, but life and ancestry can be a potent combination.”

8. Have any family members?

“An older brother. My husband. A sister-in-law, her husband and daughter. A lot of others that aren’t with us anymore.” A look of grief passed quickly over her face, but was replaced by a smile that looked just a little forced. “And my Wardens, of course. Family doesn’t have to just mean blood. I’m told I have a habit of picking up strays.”

9. Oh? How about pets?

“I have a mabari war dog. His name is Byron! He was named after a hero from the Rebellion, Arl Byron Howe. I, uh… I didn’t expect to marry into the family when I named him. He’s been with me a long time.”

10. That’s cool, I guess. Now, tell me something you don’t like?

“Politics. Dishonesty. When people put me in charge and then second-guess my decisions. Giant spiders. Fine with the regular ones, could do with less of the big ones.”

11. Do you have any activities/hobbies that you like to do?

“I’m too busy to have hobbies. I like to travel, though. And climbing trees or hiking.”

12. Have you ever hurt anyone in any way before?

“Sure. Lies, betrayal, violence. Mostly violence, if I’m honest.”

13. Ever… killed anyone before?

“Yes. Good at stabbing things, remember?” She shrugged. “If it helps, I only kill things that try to kill me first. Or that really had it coming.”

14. What kind of animal are you?

“A wolf. They’re pack animals, like I am, and good hunters. Related to dogs, and I’m Ferelden so I’m a bit related to dogs too. Plus, you know,” she pointed at her hair, then her eyes, then the silver griffon on her armor, “grey. Get it?”

15. Name your worst habits?

“I get angry easily. I let violence do the talking more than I should. I’m stubborn, and arrogant, and pushy. But at least I’m aware of it, right?”

16. Do you look up to anyone at all?

“My mother. She was a remarkable woman. Poised and noble and kind, but she was also a raider captain once upon a time. I can’t maintain the balance between the two quite as well as she did, but I’m trying.” She grinned and leaned forward as it sharing a secret. “Also Loghain, but don’t tell him I said that. He was my hero when I was a child, and while the man and the myth are very, very different, I still look up to him. He may not have always made the right choices, but he understands that someone has to make a choice and is willing to be the one to do it. I wish I had even half his conviction.”

17. Are you gay, straight or bisexual?

“I’ve never really thought about it.” She paused to think about it. “Bisexual, I suppose. Pretty people come in all shapes, sizes, genders, and races and I’ve never really noticed a preference one way or the other.”

18. Did you attend school?

“I had a tutor as a child. I didn’t pay attention as much as I should have, probably.”

19. Ever want to marry and have kids one day?

“Well, I am married. I’d love to have kids, but it’s… complicated. There are factors that make it difficult. It’s a work in progress.”

20. Do you have any fangirls/fanboys?

“Comes with the territory, I’m afraid. Hero of Ferelden and all that.” She rolled her eyes. “You learn to ignore them after a while.”

21. What are you most afraid of?

“Abandonment. Being locked in a cage and left to rot. Dying in the Deep Roads, alone and forgotten.”

22. What do you usually wear?

“Armor. Shirts and breeches, comfortable boots, clothes for travel and that are easy to move in. Once upon a time, I mostly wore dresses and slippers and pretty things, but those days are behind me. I still own a few.”

23. What’s one food that tempts you?

“I have a bit of a sweet tooth, so cakes and candies and such are always a hit with me.”

24. Am I annoying you?

“Nah, it’s fine. I like talking about me, it’s one of my favorite subjects.”

25. Well, it’s still not over!

“Great. I’m sure there’s no other work in my very important job that needs doing or anything.”

26. What class are you (low/middle/high)?

“As a Grey Warden, I am technically stripped of all titles and holdings. But as a friend of the king and queen of Ferelden, I was granted a title and holdings. So… high? My parents were the teryn and teryna of Highever and my husband is the arl of Amaranthine and I’m whatever politics decides I’m allowed to be on any given day.”

27. How many friends do you have?

“Lots. I love to surround myself with people. Only a few really close ones, though, but I wouldn’t trade them for all the jewels in Orlais.”

28. What are your thoughts on pie?

“I have nothing against it, in theory. Food is food.”

29. Favorite drink?

“Coffee. I’ve developed a taste for Antivan brandy as well.”

30. What’s your favorite place?

“My tree. There’s this huge, old tree in the courtyard in Vigil’s Keep. I’ve been climbing it for as long as I can remember. I also like to go up on the roof of the Vigil sometimes. The only others that ever come up there are Nate and Justice, so it’s a good place to get away from work for a little while.”

31. Are you interested in anyone?

“I mean, I’m married. I’m pretty blighted interested in my husband. But if you asked me the same question ten or twenty years ago, the answer would have been the same. It’s always been Nate. I’m lucky in that way.”

32. That was a stupid question…

“Was it? I’ve been asked stupider questions.”

33. Would you rather swim in a lake or the ocean?

“The ocean. I grew up by the sea and I love it.”

34. What’s your type?

“Dark haired and grumpy, if you believe my friends.” She grinned like it was an old joke. “In truth… I like someone who challenges me. Who stands up to me and is willing to call me on my bullshit. Someone I can let my guard down with. There haven’t been many people like that in my life. Also, archers. Every one of them I’ve ever met has been really blighted sexy. All of them. It’s like magic, I swear.”

35. Any fetishes?

“Ah, see. I knew you could ask a stupider question if you really wanted to. Congratulations.”

36. Camping or outdoors?

“Yes. Always. I’d live in the woods if I could. The less walls the better.”