Here are Inadi's answers to your questions folks. Hope you enjoy it.
Now Inadi if you would please read the following cards that the lovely people have written you and read them for us and answer them politely.
*Inadi sits and begins reading the cards one by one*
1) How do you like Nowhere so far? You know, since you were just thrown into a dragon hunting mission?
“Well when I first arrived I admit it was pleasant. Making sweets with Mr. Cuddles' wasn't bad at all. Now all of a sudden I have some serious desires to not overstay my welcome in this place. I'll enjoy what I can, but I can't promise much.”
2) Do you have a hard time keeping your glasses on whike doing all those activities you're doing? (Chocobo racing, moving around, powers, etc.)
“Unbelievably. They've nearly fallen off eight times since the cat bus fiasco. I'm half way tempted to staple them to my head at this point.” *Quickly shudders at the thought of how painful that would be* “You know what, scratch that. I'll just take my chances.”
3) How do you feel about the extroverts of the group? Namely, Riley and Ace.
“They are a fun group of people to be around that's for sure. As long as they don't try to drag me into too much there. I like to stay in my own little comfort zone. I'm still getting used to the whole 'living in this strange new world' thing here.”
4) Do you know Lesley's gender? What makes you sure?
*Confusingly stares at the question* “He's a guy obviously. You can tell from his natural musk. He has gotten close enough to me on enough occasions for me to tell.”
5) Will you accept the ships that you're thrown into? Even if you have no choice...
*Nervously sees the list of ships that has come included with the question* “Well I suppose being the new guy here I really don't have much of a choice here. I'll accept the fact that some people support these ships, but in the end we'll see how it all plays out. At the end of the day I don't really know a lot of these folks that well yet. We'll see what fate decides.”
6) What numbers are better? Even or odd?
“Evens obviously. That way there are no remainders. You never want to leave a person by themselves....I mean a number. Yeah...a number.”
1. What do you think about Lesley? Do you trust him?
“Lesley is a fine person. I don't find any reason not to trust him. Sure he has a very odd way of showing emotions and seems to have a weird sense of personal space, but that's just the way he is. Nothing to be concerned about really.”
2. What do you think about Mr. Cuddles? Was it fun, working as his assistant?
“Mr. Cuddles may be the best boss I have ever had, and that includes people from the real world. He was understanding of my hours and knew when I was available and made my schedule based on it.....Then again that might have been due to the fact I was living with him at the time. Still he was a great man...or bear in this case. I hope to see him again after this dumb dragon business is taken care of.
3. Do you want to leave Nowhere? Are you homesick?
“I want to leave Nowhere simply because I don't know this place. I am far more comfortable in locations I know a lot about and can map out where I can go. That being said though....I wouldn't necessarily call myself homesick I guess. Mainly just uncomfortable.”
4. What do you fear most :D?
“Definitely would have to be not succeeding in my dreams. If I can't make it as a writer I don't know what I will do. I suppose another thing less cliché that I am scared of would have to be getting into physical encounters. I'm not that good a fighter and I certainly don't go around looking for a fight.”
5. If you get out of Nowhere, will you write a book about it?
“I suppose I could actually. It is a rich land and seems to be full of liberties I could take when writing a story. I just think that this isn't really my style of writing. I'm more of a modern day mystery kind of guy. But styles change among many writers. Perhaps this is an opportunity in disguise.”
6. What's your favorite video game?
“Definitely would have to say Final Fantasy 9. It was my first real RPG that I played as a kid and it was by far the most amazing experience I can recall from my youth at the time. I think that story is what got me into writing to be honest. I tried writing in a similar style to the game, but that was when I found myself struggling with the medieval and fantasy styles.”
7. Favorite author and favorite book?
“This one is a bit more difficult but I think I would have to say something a bit under the radar. D.J. MacHale and the Pendragon series. I remember reading them like clock work when the majority of the series came out. While everyone else was reading that Twilight crap or the Artemis Fowl books, another series I love by the way, I was addicted to the series of Pendragon. I've actually found myself more interested in science fiction novels because of it and have thought of trying my hand at it later on.”
8. What if you die on this mission? Any regrets?
*Reads the question and lets out a sigh* “Well this question certainly put a damper on things. Favorite books and games and now death. Though to answer the question I suppose my main regret would be that I never finished the book I have sitting back home. It will be my breakthrough novel I'm sure, and if I don't finish it I'll be absolutely crushed. I may throw in that I haven't had a girlfriend since freshman year of high school but that probably doesn't really equate to much in the grand scheme of things.”
9. Last words in case you really do die? Anything you want to say to your fam and friends?
“Yeesh. Talk about a downer. I don't really have that many friends back home to speak of so nothing that immediately comes to mind. And in regards to my folks.....” *Stares to the side with a painful look on his face* “I guess the same problem.”
10. Do you like the group you've been thrown into?
“Group two? Yeah it's fun. Ace seems fun enough to get along with. And Harper almost reminds me of somebody I used to know back home. I don't know much about Leila but hey, this is a chance to get to know her better. Gotta take what opportunities you get or waste never getting them again.”
11. A shout out to your creator, what do you want to tell MUG?
“Yeah one thing,” *Looks up at the sky* “Why did you get me stuck in Nowhere you bastard?”
1. Do you think Nowhere is fascinating?
“It has it's moments. The Chocobos so far are the only really great moment I can think of since I left Mr. Cuddles' shop. That was another pretty good moment.”
2. Would you be able to write a book on Nowhere?
“People really want this thing to happen huh?” *Laughs as he sets the question down on the table next to him* “Since this is the second request I suppose I can start on some kind of side project while I finish the rest of the novel I have back home. If I get time I may even start it in Nowhere, that way I have the knowledge fresh in my mind.”
3. Would you keep in touch with the others in the group if they all went back to Earth?
“With this crew. Sure, I don't see why not. It'll be hard for sure but they all seem like good enough people for me to want to keep in touch with them all. I just hope that we all make it back home in order to try that out.”
4. Do you like clouds?
*Raises an eyebrow and shrugs* “Sure. I like clouds. Especially when you can see them make little shapes in the sky.”
5. Favourite TV show?
“Oh man. This one is tough. Definitely would have to be Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood for two reasons. One is because of all the symbolism to sacrifice for the greater good. It paints a really good picture on what that actually means versus what the popular thought is behind it. Second, I refuse to even remember the ending to the first series.......stupid Germany gateway B.S.”
6. Would you take your Chocobo back to Earth if you had the chance?
“This is not a matter of 'would I'. This is a matter of 'how fast would I ride Pini through whatever portal I had to that way I can take him home'. If I was given the okay, I would take Pini back with me to Earth in a heartbeat.”
7. If you had a choice between taking a dragon egg back to Earth with you, becoming its mommy or leaving it, what would you choose?
*Stares at the roof after reading the question, giving it deep thought* “That one is tricky. I suppose I would sound like a hypocrite considering what I just said about the Chocobo so I would probably have to say yes. My only hope is that it stays a small dragon. If I got a big one, that could be a problem regardless of whether or not it saw me as it's mother......or in this case father I suppose.
