The Original Character Interview Meme

[elisi]

Snagged from my flist. Interview with Alex, just turned 21, at more or less the current point in Dating. (Some of the answers would change depending on when he was in this story/his life, so this is a very specific snapshot. Mind you, he wasn't impressed with the questions, so if you want to ask him anything, go ahead!)

1. Care to introduce yourself?

I’m the Seeker, the last Time Lord. Well - the youngest. Of four. Also known as Alexander Saxon, or 'Alex' for short. Too much of my father’s son for my own liking, but not evil or insane. Also smarter. And more sensible. (Well I'm more sensible than the other three put together. Whether that is nature or nurture I'm still trying to work out.)


2. Job or Occupation?

Currently - student. Generally - I want to know everything. And I like building and creating things.


3. If you had a vacation, what it'll be?

I’m planning something for my girlfriend. So it’ll have to be a secret for now.


4. If you traveled in time, what history would you change?

I do travel in time, and I don’t change history.


5. Look! A mecha that looks kinda like you! *points to the mecha*

Fascinating. I wonder who made it... Probably my future self, if I had to hazard a guess.


6. What are you going to do with it?

Take it apart, find out how it works and whether I made it myself and why. Then I’d store it away in case I ever needed it.


7. Fwoosh! *throws the character's favorite food on their face*

I’m never inviting you round for dinner.


8. What's your favorite music genre?

Depends which era I’m in. Not Wagner.


9. What is your favorite mythical creature?

When I was little I wanted to create a pegasus.


10. What's your favorite musical instrument?

Don’t really have one. I can play just about anything, but I’m not a musician. Ask me again when I'm older and have developed more of a personal taste.


11. What's your favorite weather?

Not too bothered by weather. But something that’s not wet and cold.


12. Do you believe in... Santa Claus?

No, but I find the concept intriguing.


13. Look at the person on this mirror! *pulls in a mirror, which shows the Opposite Version of the character* This, is the anti version of yourself, from another universe!

I always wondered... *tilts head* Dad must love you.


14. Have a cake! *cakes the character with a big cake that contains the character's favorite flavor*

Seriously. Never having you round for dinner. Blathereen have better table manners.


15. What's the worst and humiliating thing that happened to you?

I’m not going to answer that.


16. If you had a pet, what it's gonna be?

I’ve got a small pterosaur. It’s called Princess Leia.


17. What's your favorite song?

Right now... I’m not sure it’s my favourite, but the song that I identify with at the moment is called ‘The Boy With Two Hearts’ by the group The Boy Least Likely To. (A bit retro, I suppose.) Funnily enough not for the hearts thing (although that’s very serendipitous) but more for the overall sentiment. (Lyrics here.)


18. Who's your favorite artist?

Not sure. Haven’t met a lot yet. Or did you mean whose work I like?


19. What will you do if you found a treasure chest containing treasure?

If possible trace the rightful owner and return it. Otherwise probably give it to my girlfriend.


20. What creature have you always wanted to be?

A cat!


21. Here's another mirror! *pulls in another mirror, which shows the Steampunk Version of the character* This is the steampunk version of yourself, from a universe of the age of steam!

Too much hero coat. And you seem to misunderstand... Oh nevermind.


22. Do you believe in someone or something?

Not really. This is probably a flaw.


23. Want me to end this meme now?

But we just started. And you’ve not asked me any really interesting questions yet...


24. Ya sure?

Now that’s just a nonsequiteur. Do people normally say yes?


25. Then tag someone before you leave... via cannon!!! *shows a fancy cannon aiming to an open window, which leads to a large, comfy mattress*

Redjay, I hope you will oblige. But I won’t use the cannon, unless you want to try it? (I've been fired out of a cannon when I was in the circus, that was fun) See? You never even asked about that! Does anyone else have any questions?

Comments

[elisi]

I may request a blood sample data file later. I would like to compare it with Maggie's. I have not been able to get a good handle on the recreation of the Master. The question being his genetic origin ....
That'd be interesting. I need a good look at my own DNA to be honest...

Please don't regenerate early, if you can avoid it. I have observed great disruptions to personality. Although, try not to drag it out too long.
Oh I'm in no rush. I just get annoyed when people (the Doctor) start preaching.

And no, no visions. Thankfully.

[maggietimelord.livejournal.com]

I have extensive data on Time Lord DNA. The triple helix makes for fascinating study. Technically, I'm a multi dimensional being with all creation at my fingertips. But, I still enjoy the creation of my own knowledge. There is such variety in life. Why depend on others?

My recommendations on regeneration are based on empirical observation. It is a 'crap shoot' at best ( to use Maggie's favorite expression). It's a hard way to obtain practical immortality.

Then the visions are definitely from her mother's genetics. There is a lot of Pythian blood there. We attempt to control those visions. But, they are intense and frequently fixed in time.

11 - Assuming limited contact with 'speaking' tardis', do you have any questions about me? I'm unique to my experience but I am not entirely different from any of my sisters.

[elisi]

There is such variety in life. Why depend on others?
Oooh, I do like you! Yesssss, that's it exactly.

My recommendations on regeneration are based on empirical observation. It is a 'crap shoot' at best ( to use Maggie's favorite expression). It's a hard way to obtain practical immortality.
Well, the alternatives aren't great, so I'll go with what I've got. ;)

Then the visions are definitely from her mother's genetics. There is a lot of Pythian blood there. We attempt to control those visions. But, they are intense and frequently fixed in time.
You know, there's something I can be grateful for not having. Thank you.

11 - Assuming limited contact with 'speaking' tardis', do you have any questions about me? I'm unique to my experience but I am not entirely different from any of my sisters.
Actually, why do you present as male?

[maggietimelord.livejournal.com]

I blame the male presentation on my Time Lady. But, in all reality, we are genderless and are only considered female based on our asexual reproduction. Gender is such a limiting concept any way. :)
It has also been more acceptable and safer in our travels for her to have a male companion.

I will wait until you answer my question about the bio data extract

[elisi]

This is one problem with having been brought up on earth. A lot of my cultural background is very binary in gender terms. Not that I don't embrace everything, but there's background stuff in my head that I should probably try to somehow undo slightly.

[maggietimelord.livejournal.com]

Also, are you familiar with bio data extracts? Maggie has requested that I unarchive a room.

[elisi]

Sorry, missed this comment until you pointed it out.

And no, I'm not familiar. (The Doctor might have mentioned them, but he's that unorganised that it was probably in the middle of a completely topic.)

[maggietimelord.livejournal.com]

Bio data extracts are the biological records from the Matrix. Each Time Lord has one. Well, had one. I have Maggie's recording and maintain it. But, I also have some animals, etc archived.

With a Time Lord, it is also a record of memories and experiences.

[elisi]

So a little like the essence that would eventually be absorbed in the Matrix? (As my father must have been extracted from the Matrix in order to be revived, I'm presuming they had extensive records.) Anyway, anything regarding animal life would be great, thank you.

[maggietimelord.livejournal.com]

It is the physical recording of that essence. And, that is why I would love to see your father's DNA. I know Maggie's is first generation. Your's would be post recreation. The differences between the three should be fascinating.

The Master was either imprinted on a blank or recreated using his recording. Traditionally, the extracts were maintained for all Time Lords. No matter their political status. The Matrix did not discriminate based on whim.

[elisi]

Well you can have any imprints from me that you like. But if you want something from dad you're on your own!

[maggietimelord.livejournal.com]

If the Master has the same memory wipes and blocks that Maggie has, he may not remember her without intervention. But, he would probably consent on his daughter's behalf.

If I ever get to ask. ....

[elisi]

Good luck! He's... not happy, what with being semi-locked up.

[maggietimelord.livejournal.com]

He's lucky to be alive to be locked up. He died on the Valiant in one reality we saw. Our data link showed him returning later. No evidence as to why.

And, as you know, he'll eventually outlive his infamy. He should be able to reinvent himself in thirty years.

But, if you could, see if he remembers her? Her names are: Patience, Healer, Lady Burner, Maggie, and Magdelenadvoratrelundar.

He has never met me. Both he and the Doctor were long gone before I met Maggie.

[adamtardis.livejournal.com]

***chuckles***

Someone forgot to switch their identity over. Problem with using the same temporal connections? Maggie and I do share the same "computer" connection. So, I'm not sure who to blame.

I'll have to move the thread too. Silly program that we're communicating on keeps collapsing and squeezing the conversation onto the side.

Maggie did insist that I try to send you a compressed bio-data file. I chose the Gallifreyian equivalent of a butterfly. It should be fairly easy to replicate, if you have recreated plant life. However, I will also include a relevant information on the specifics of the insect ... feeding ... enemies ... etc.

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[Compressed file attached. Good quality. Written in basic Gallifreyian.]

[elisi]

Maggie did insist that I try to send you a compressed bio-data file. I chose the Gallifreyian equivalent of a butterfly. It should be fairly easy to replicate, if you have recreated plant life. However, I will also include a relevant information on the specifics of the insect ... feeding ... enemies ... etc.
Wonderful, can I have everything? (I never do things by halves...)

[adamtardis.livejournal.com]

Take a look at the data on the butterfly first. Depending on what you have completed, I want you to be able to support this life form.

I'd like to be certain the data comes through uncorrupted before I start sending larger files. Maggie never does things by halves either. *chuckles* I'm more cautious. Probably, it is due to the fact that I am not a Time Lord.