This is for the I'm hearing voices blog hop that Cassie is hosting over at Reading, Writing & Loving it So go check out other blogs on the hop (after reading mine of course).
I went back and forth for a while on which character to sit down on the couch today, I have a few that are fairly uncooperative, especially when it comes to talking. But after a while I decided on Fitzroy, for a few reasons. Fitzroy is my villain, but he really isn't a bad guy, he just sees things a little different from the way everyone else does. He does things because he thinks they are necessary for the greater good. The issue that I've been having with him lately is that, I dont really believe him. So I thought this would be a good chance to try to flush out some of his personality.
So without further ado:
Fitzroy looked suspiciously around the room, blue eyes darting from place to place. His wavy hair neatly falling just short of his shoulders, he was tall, and slender, wiry muscles hinted beneath the tunic. He wore the latest court style in cut, but the clothes were muted in color, with a sword hanging in its scabbard at his side.
“You wanted to speak to me?” He asked?
“Yes, I’ve got some questions, for a blog post.”
“I’m to busy for this.” Fitzroy snapped.
“Don’t be ridiculous, you will sit down and answer these questions.”
“Fine.”
“What is your biggest vulnerability? Do others know this or is it a secret?”
“Vulnerabilities are things you exploit in other people. You can’t have vulnerabilities if you don’t let yourself care about people. “ Fitzroy answered
“What do people believe about you that is false?”
“That I killed my father. I didn’t kill him, or order him killed. In his own way he was a good man, harsh, but still good.” (FYI he is lying here. He did kill his father, kinda)
“What would your best friend say is your fatal flaw? Why?”
“I don’t really have a best friend. Damien is probably the closest I have, although he works for me. He would probably say Quinndalin. Although she isn’t exactly a fatal flaw, of course, he could also say that I don’t consider consequences, but that’s just because I don’t tell him everything.”
“What would that same friend say is your most redeeming quality”
“Probably my intellect. Although, just because of his bizarre since of loyalty he might say that.”
“What do you want the most? What would you do to get it?”
“I want stability. It’s too easy for the current system to fall apart, the church is fragmented, the different temples bicker amongst themselves, and the congress of lords is just as bad. I wont let anything get in the way, I expect resistance, and I expect the cost to be high, but if we do nothing now, everything will be destroyed. “
“Okay, you can go now.”
So there you go. This is Fitzroy. You will meet Damien and probably Quinndalin later, although Quinndalin is difficult to write, more because she is almost entirely non-verbal.
Now run along! Go Check out other blogs on the blog hop. Do it! Please?
I love interviews with villians! He sounds like an awesome one. Got chills! :)
ReplyDeleteNo villain think themselves one. There is always a sensible sounding justification in their heads. You've made yours real to me. Great job, your new follower, Roland
ReplyDeleteIt's hard for a villain to obtain stability. I like that this is his goal. It's a conflicting goal.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Fitzroy; stability would be great! (New follower)
ReplyDeleteI like that Fitz was all reluctant and you were like: "SIT DOWN THIS INSTANT!" That made me laugh.
ReplyDeleteGood Job! ^_^
(P.S. The captcha input was cockss btw. LOL)
He sounds very determined! I like that you went with the villain! :)
ReplyDeleteI love this character! The conflict and story line you have shown sounds so intriguing! Nicely done :)
ReplyDeleteNice, love the sound of your character :) I'm a new follower from bloghop :)
ReplyDeletewhat a curious, mad character! excellent interview!
ReplyDeleteHow do you kinda kill someone? So intrigued. New follower :)
ReplyDeleteFascinating character! I like that he lied during this interview :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! I really liked how you integrated the questions into a fic.
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love the image you've created!
ReplyDeleteI love that you choose a villain!
ReplyDeleteOooh! So interesting! So he really DID kill his dad? *shiver* Not cool. Love that you shared this character with us. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteI like the spicy writing in here Sara, and how you chose to do it not in a straight script setup... Fitzroy is a well rounded character.
ReplyDeleteHe sounds like a complicated (and rather private) guy! But sexy too. hehe
ReplyDeleteOhhh. Your character reminds me of my character! You know, with the whole killing your father thing. Cool character!
ReplyDeleteI loved that Fitzroy lied in his interview. That is the most realistic response I've seen yet.
ReplyDeleteOoh, Fitzroy sounds just too intriguing and charismatic to be a villain! :)
ReplyDeleteFitzroy is very interesting! And I like the way you set out your interview in prose rather than just question and answer!
ReplyDeleteFitzroy is the most cunning character I've met so far in this blogfest. He'll take you far.
ReplyDeleteEven tho Fitzroy seems crass... I like him. I would want someone that seems to have something up their sleeve to stand by me.
ReplyDeleteAs someone else commented, he does seem cunning. Better watch your back around him! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd totally read more! Awesome work! :)
ReplyDeleteI wanted you to know you are in my top 10 for this challenge :)
ReplyDeleteI liked that you had him lie, that seems realistic. :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like an interesting story. Can't wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the first answer he gave, and that he lied. He seems like a very interesting character.
ReplyDeleteHe seems so...twisted, but still sane...so interesting! He's a refreshingly unique character.
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