Oh, My Hero! Bog Hop

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To play along, post a picture of your hero with a character interview of at least 5 questions.  

As a favor to Finnley, Grayson is taking time out of his busy schedule to help teach Eri the basic skills of a Protector. The three of them are in the middle of a practice session when Eri starts asking questions. Grayson is in blue, Eri in purple, and Finnley is green.

Grayson

I can tell you’re thinking something, Eri. What is it? Why are you resting?

I'm trying to figure out the common qualifications of a Protector.

Ha, you've blown that out the window haven't you?

Whatever. Not my fault I'm a girl. So, if you had to describe yourself in one word, what would it be?

Protector.

No, I know that already. Pick a different one please.

Determined.

Okay. I think that probably applies to all Protectors. How would your friends describe you?

Slow! Ha ha ha!

*rolls eyes* Finnley, you're not the Protector I want to hear from. Control your big mouth if at all possible. Grayson?

Quiet.

Obviously not a quality all Protectors hold. *glares at Finnley* 

You either, blabber mouth! *laughs and nudges Eri*

Are you used to being up at night and sleeping during the day?

I've become accustomed to it.

You weren't always a night person?

No, some Protectors must become nocturnal. You know that.

Right. *tucks hair behind ears* Do you get much time to practice? Is there training required once you're a Protector?

Well, twice a week I'm with you. Sometimes Finnley and I get an extra hour in before our shifts on the watchtowers. 

Do you get any free time?

I do, but not much. Because of my hours, I'm sleeping during my time off after duties at the solar farm and guarding during harvest celebrations, or spending it helping you learn.

*blushes* What would you do if I didn't waste all your free time?

You're not wasting my free time, Eri. 

Whatever. What do you do in your time away from being a Protector?

I'm never away from being a Protector.

Do you think all Protectors feel this way?

Not Finnley. *laughs and hits him in the arm*

I'm so fast I don't have to be a Protector every second of every day, old man.

Are we done? Can we get back to practicing now?

Sure, thanks for taking me seriously.

I always take you seriously, Eri.

You forgot the best question! *nudges Eri in the ribs*

Finnley, what are you talking about? *cheeks enflame* Oh my God, shut up right now!

What?

Nothing, thanks for answering so candidly, Grayson. Now show me how to do a leg sweep.

Good try, Eri. She wants to know if you believe in love at first sight?

*stares off toward the foothills* If you asked me two years ago, I would've said no. 

And now?

*sweeps Eri's legs, pinning her to the ground, staring hard into her eyes* I shouldn’t.

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