Cameo
KEEPER OF MISERY
William: Nickname?
Cameo: Tears. Though no one has called me that in a long time. Maybe because I tend to stab first and ask questions later.
William: I like violence in a woman. What do you think of heading to my room after this?
Cameo: You aren’t my type.
William: You don’t like beautiful, intelligent, warrior gods?
Cameo: I prefer someone less aware of his appeal.
William: So you admit that I’m appealing. Excellent. Now. Zodiac sign?
Cameo: Why bother?
William: Choice of weapon?
Cameo: Semiautomatics and long-range rifles. I prefer distance with my kills. I don’t like when the enemy’s misery blends with my own.
William: I like women who prefer long-range rifles. What do you think about heading to my room after this?
Cameo: Never.
William: Just think about it. Now, what are you looking for in a woman? Uh, sorry. I mean, what are you looking for in a man? Unless you are looking for a woman, and in that case, you’ll need to describe everything you want to do to her.
Cameo: I’m looking for happiness that I can’t destroy.
William: Not exactly the answer I was hoping for. Favorite food?
Cameo: Everything is tasteless. I hate every bite, but know eating is necessary.
William: I like women who think food is tasteless. What do you think about heading to my room after this?
Cameo: No.
William: That’s better than “never.” We’re making progress. Now. Favorite outfit?
Cameo: I wore a dress once. It was silly, frivolous and no good for fighting. But wow, I felt sexy.
William: And I’m sure you looked it. Favorite moment in the series so far?
Cameo: It was nice reuniting with Lucien’s team. I guess. I hadn’t seen them in thousands of years, but I’d thought about them. A lot. And I wondered how they were, what they were doing. So seeing them—
William: Wait. Maybe you should keep your answers short and sweet. It’s just…your voice…ugh. Least favorite moment?
Cameo: When Club Destiny was blown up—while we were inside it.
William: Short and sweet, woman! Hobbies?
Cameo: I haven’t really found anything I enjoy doing. Maybe one day. Well, that’s not true. I do enjoy spending time with Torin. I think I remember laughing the other day. Maybe. I’m told I forget when I laugh.
William: Gods, the pain. Do you have a knife handy?
Cameo: No. Why?
William: I would really like to stab myself in the ears.
Cameo: You mean you don’t want to head to your room after this?
William: No. Now, household chores?
Cameo: I sometimes help Ashlyn with the cooking.
William: “None” would have sufficed. Least favorite household responsibility?
Cameo: I sometimes help the boys clean their rooms. Pigs.
William: Again, a single word would have done the job. Describe yourself in as few words as possible.
Cameo: The phrase most often tossed at me is “Debbie Downer.”
William: What do you think of the fact that your home has been invaded by women?
Cameo: The more the merrier. I guess.
William: Who do you think is the cutest Lord? Please just tell me the name and nothing more.
Cameo: At one time, I had a crush on Strider. Seeing Torin again changed that, however. So my answer is Torin. I just wish he could touch me.
William: We’re done here. You can go.
Cameo: But I was told there would be more questions. I’m not leaving until I hear them.
William: I’ll give you the final two questions if you promise to kill me afterward.
Cameo: Deal.
William: If you knew you only had twenty-four hours before the Hunters found Pandora’s box and killed you, what would you do in the time you had left to live?
Cameo: I doubt my routine would change. Death is much the same as life. You simply are or you aren’t.
William: What kind of underwear do you prefer? Now, I know I asked you to be brief before, but as this is the last question, please feel free to elaborate, giving us size, color and just how slowly you pull them on.
Cameo: Supportive.
William: I can honestly say I’ve never been this disappointed.
Final thoughts: With a roll of duct tape, she’d be the perfect woman.