Steel Komodo's Character Interviews 2014 - Dampierre

"Sir, I have good news and bad news."

 

Start with the good news, please.

 

"Your replacement desk has been ordered and will arrive in short order. On top of that, we have now accepted Barbara's application and made her a permanent member of the roster."

 

...and the bad news?

 

"Lord Dampierre is here to see you."

 

Ugh... Send him in.

 

 

"Ho ho! Le Bello apologizes for the lateness, dear boy! It's just that I'd got into a rather unfortunate scrape involving some armed guards, a priceless painting and-"

 

Save the theatrics for later, Dampierre. Are you finally ready to hand in that bloody application or what?

 

"Of course, my lad! Here you go - signed in triplicate, as promised!"

 

...Half of these signatures are-

 

"Oh, but Le Bello has to take precautions, does he not? After all, some people simply can't be trusted nowadays! Oh, your desk is a frightful mess!"

 

A barbarian put an axe in it. Anyway, shall we begin?

 

"But of course! Oh-ho-ho-ho-ho!"

 

 

~Interview Begins~

 

1. Who are you and where do you come from?

 

"Ah, I go by many names, friend! Alchemist of the Ages, Merchant from the East, World's Greatest Assassin - the list goes on into the mists of time! But my official title is Lord Geo Dampierre! Although Dampierre alone will suffice."

 

...And where do you come from?

 

"Do you know where Dampierre and Co. are located?"

 

No?

 

"There you are, then!"

 

...That doesn't really answer-

 

"Carry on, carry on! No need to shilly-shally!"

 

...

 

2. Are you an Original Character? If not, what are you from?

 

"Is that really the question you want to ask, my boy? I would belive everyone knows this magnificent moustache the instant they lay eyes on it!"

 

...I'll just put you down as Soul Calibur, then.

 

"Oh-ho-ho-ho!"

 

3. What are you particularly good at?

 

"Anything and everything, really! I've dabbled my hand in almost any art you care to name - forgery, alchemy, sleight of hand, parlour magic... Le Bello has a whole resumé of tricks and fancies up his sleeves, ready to employ at a moment's notice!"

 

I know, I've seen it. Quite impressive, although I  also see you've gained a reputation as a bit of a con-man.

 

"Well, I wouldn't call myself that, exactly..."

 

What would you call yourself, then?

 

"A gentleman of lesiure, my boy! I seek my entertainment wherever I can, and if it means turning a tidy profit then all the better!"

 

4. What do you like and dislike?

 

"Oh, come now, boy! One has to keep some secrets, surely!"

 

Your evasiveness isn't really helping your case, you know.

 

"Well, I must admit I... do have an affinity for the ladies. Can't seem to resist my charms! And I will admit, the thrill of a successful job sends a tingle up my moustache, much like a chilly wind through the streets of Venice!

"But if there's anything Le Bello cannot stand, it's a lack of style and manners. Some people just cannot appreciate good form like mine, and my talents are completely wasted on some of the uncouth, brain-dead plebs you can find out there!"

 

And what about the rumours about the concealed daggers?

 

"The cheek of some people! A malicious lie, spread by self-righteous braggarts looking to taint my reputation! Why, had I the time, I would-"

 

sproing CRUNCH

 

"Oh, I say! Do forgive me!"

 

Never mind, I was going to get a new one anyway.

 

5. Why do you think you should appear in Zoofights RP 2014?

 

"Why shouldn't I, is the better question? How can the audience possibly resist my gentlemanly air of mystery? My dashing looks, my silver tongue - I have it all! Everything I have, you would not find in that mangy old fur rug who calls himself a count, or that half-wit magician in robes a size too big! And I must say, I'd cut quite a better figure than any of that lot! Also..."

 

Also...?

 

"If you take me on board, my lad... Le Bello will show you where he goes to have his moustache combed."

 

Erm...

 

"What, you expect me to let any old ameteur take care of this? Ha, I say, ha!"

 

...Thank you for your time, Dampierre. You may leave now, and we'll try and contact you as soon as we know if we have a position open.

 

"A pleasure to have come along, dear boy! But before I go... could you not spare a coin for my poor-"

 

No.

 

"Hmph. Worth a try."