I’ve finally done it! The shadowy figure who occasionally lingers around the Shana’s palace has at last agreed to an interview. I’ve even learnt his name: Zott Wolavu!
Tell me about your background.
That’s none of your business.
Okay, how about your family?
No.
I hear you’ve been living in Camp Ashem, how are you finding it?
I have a nice room at the main house and eat three square meals daily. The food is rich and varied. Many people pass by the camp every day. Some cause trouble, and it’s my job to keep an eye on them.
Is there anyone at Camp Ashem whom you’re close to?
No.
Then do you have a favourite food?
It’s all very good. It’s hard to pick a favourite. Anything warm and plentiful is good enough for me.
Do you have any special skills?
I have many skills. I can move silently, no matter the terrain, without leaving any trail behind. I fight best with a sword, but know other methods too. I know how to strike quickly and decisively, without making a sound.
Those are my best traits, but if the Duke needs something else from me, I can acquire new skills efficiently.
When you’re free, how do you pass the time?
I train my body. Too much time without activity, and my skills would be depleted, so I practice every day. I’ll also observe any potential threats and generally keep an eye on what goes on within the camp.
How would you describe your personal style?
Practical and deadly efficient.
What traits annoy you in a person?
People who are lazy and waste food. Greedy people, who deny food to people who are hungry. Noisy people. People who bother Duke Ashem. Women who bother me.
Most of all, young master Ven annoys me.
Are you good with children?
They might be noisy, which is annoying. If they’re not, then they’re just like anyone else. I don’t feel anything strong about them either way. If I was tasked with protecting a child, I’d be able to do it just fine.
Have you ever been in love with someone?
This interview is over.
Before I could stop him, the subject of this interview climbed a tree and escaped my questioning...