Kira Grasdon By Kayla Matt

1. If you had the choice of any occupation, what would you actually like to be?
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   As much fun as being a warrior and a trader is, I think I’d like to be in a job where my life isn’t in danger so often.  Owning a small restaurant would be nice.  I can’t cook very well, but I can run a business and act as hostess.  A lot goes on behind the scenes, so it would be a lot of work.  Biggest danger would be food poisoning, which is a welcome change from assassins and undead.
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2. Do you have any hobbies that you would like to be able to spend more time on?
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   I know there’s a stereotype about this kind of stuff, but I like collecting clothes.  As a child, I hated the parties because I had no control over things.  Once I got to choose my dresses and jewelry, it was a lot more fun.  So many combinations that I could never be bored.  Can I change my first answer to fashion adviser?
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3. What’s your favorite meal?
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   A dry wine, chocolate drizzled strawberries, scorpion meat sandwich with a finely aged cheese, and a spicy bean salad.  Not necessarily in that order.  Maybe I should go back to the restaurant idea since I can create an amazing menu.
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4. Do you play any musical instruments–if so, what? If you don’t, what would you like to play?
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   I learned the piano as a child.  It didn’t stick and I’m more interested in dancing.
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5. Is there any one in particular that you wish you didn’t have to be around?
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   Stephen.  I want him to die a slow and painful death. Twice.
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6. Have you ever been strongly attracted to someone and it never developed?
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   A few noblemen that I had puppy love attraction too.  Nobody that caught my interest for longer than a week or two.  I’ve been on the other end of that scenario too.
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7. Are you surprised about what you have become? Is this what you expected when you were a child?
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   Yes and no.  I was raised to be one of the heads of the Grasdon Merchant Company and a member of the noble class.  So that is what I expected even though I didn’t entirely agree with it.  The surprise is that I’m learning how to be more of a warrior. There’s an excitement in the training and the few missions I do for my father’s business.  I will admit that this is helping me learn to be a better leader.
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8. What is your biggest fear?
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   Losing my sense of self.  I’ve put on so many masks to make those around me happy that I always fear forgetting who the real Kira is.  It’s getting better as I combine the masks into one, but I’ll be fearful of being trapped as a false persona until there’s only one of me left.
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9. If you could change places with another person in Windemere, who would it be and why?
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   Fizzle.  It means I can be near Luke, keep an eye on Sari, and not be targeted as a champion.  The downside to that is I wouldn’t be able to spend time with Fizzle.
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10. What makes you happy?
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    Days where I don’t have to worry about business and I can relax.  My favorite place is the Peacock Room, but I also enjoy spending time with the elephants.  Those are nothing more than perks though.  Having a moment where I can be me and not face any expectations is the true core of my happiness.
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11. What does teamwork mean to you?
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    Trusting someone to carry their weight and not leave teammates in the lurch.  I would say compromise is another big part of working with others.  Stubborn arguments are a quick way to shatter a group.
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12. How would you define honor?
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    Being honest and good.  I think it’s more rare than people want to admit.
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13. What’s the best way to hunt monsters?
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    Hire experts to travel with you and pay them half up front.  Listen to them when they give you orders.
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14. What’s your first response when someone makes you really, really mad?
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    Depends on the situation.  In business, I would remain calm on the outside and try to make a deal that benefits me more.  In high society, I’d cry and avoid showing my temper.  In other situations, I’d yell, curse, and fight against whoever made me mad.
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15. What’s it like working for Charles?
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    Did my father sell me to somebody and not mention it?  That doesn’t sound like him.

Check out more of Kira Grasdon in
LEGENDS OF WINDEMERE