101 Questions You Should Be Able to Answer About Your Character: Lance

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Basics

1. What is your full name? Do you have a nickname?
Lance Goche. I don't have a nickname.

2. How old are you? When is your birthday?
I'm 18 years old. I was born

3. Where were you born? Where do you live now? Are you patriotic?
I was born in Japan. I spent quite a few years there - until I was
almost 10 - and then moved to America. That is where I live now. I
am not patriotic to either country.

4. Who are/were your parents? (Names, occupations, personalities,
etc.)
My father was Henry Goche. He worked as a translator for a publishing
house in Japan. He was a patient man who always seemed to be in good
humor. My mom was Naomi Nakayama. She didn't work. She was the last
wind god. She was gentle and never got angry. They were a good match
for each other.

5. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
I have no other siblings, per say. The other gods are like siblings
in a way. I generally like them. Yukito is a little vexing, but
there is not much to be done about it.

6. What is your occupation?
I am the wind god and a student. I also seem to be a part time care
taker over Quince.

7. How tall are you? How much do you weigh?
I am 6" tall and weigh 130 pounds.

8. What color is your hair? What color are your eyes?
I hair is blonde. My eyes are blue.

9. What is your race?
I am three-quarters white, and a quarter Japanese.

10. To which social class do you belong?
Middle-upper.

11. Do you consider yourself to be attractive? Do others?
Fairly. It seems that they do.

12. What is your style of dress?
Sophisticated comfort.

13. Do you have any scars? Tattoos? Birthmarks? Other unique physical
features?
Nope. None that I know of at least!

14. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
Not that I'm aware of.

15. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed.

16. What does your voice sound like?
Wind blowing through bamboo forest.

17. What kind of vocabulary do you use?
Hopefully a well understood one!

18. List three quirks or other defining characteristics.
I'm rather loyal to my friends. I always double check to make sure I
have everything before I leave either my apartment or where ever I
am. I enjoy bubble baths.

19. How often do you bathe? Do you wear perfumes?
Everyday. I do not wear perfumes.

20. What kind of facial expression do you commonly wear (dour glare,
wry smile, etc)?
A smile.

21. Do you use body language? How?
Generally I try not to talk too much with my hands, but, if I'm
explaining something, I seem to!

22. Do you have a commonly used saying?
"If you don't stop eating, you're going to get fat." I spend too much
time with Quince it seems.

Childhood

23. What is your earliest memory?
Of my father trying not to cry as he dropped me off at Master's
complex.

24. How much schooling have you had? Did you enjoy it?
I'm a senior in high school. I've enjoyed it for the most part.
I'm also a fully trained wind god. I have enjoyed that very much.

25. Where did you learn most of your knowledge and skill?
Akito taught me the most about being a god as well as about life.

26. How would you describe your childhood in general?
It was generally pretty good. After I left for America, Akito came to
visit frequently, so I was never lonely.

27. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
My father.

28. When and with whom was your first kiss?
(Lance is willing to answer, but I'm keeping it a secret!)

29. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your
virginity?
No. (Again, I'm keeping it a secret)

30. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? Does that affect
you?
The other wind gods, but it really doesn't affect me much other than
making me what I am.

Influences

31. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Being dropped off at Master's complex and moving to America.

32. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Having such a great life filled with good friends, (and it's edited
again!)

33. What is your greatest regret?
Not knowing my mother.

34. What is the most embarrassing or shameful thing ever to happen to
you?
Going out with Quince is rather embarrassing! hahaha!

35. Do you have any secrets? If so, what are they?
(Apparently his love life is a secret!!)

36. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
I said I hated Yukito...and meant it.

37. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When I heard that a flight from Japan crashed - I thought Akito was
dead! Luckily (does that make me mean?!?!?) it wasn't the flight
Akito was on.

38. Have you ever traveled outside of your country? If so, to where?
Besides in Japan and America, I've been to a few European countries
and China.

Beliefs

39. What is your alignment?
I'm liberal.

40. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
Optimistic.

41. Do you believe in a god? If so, which one and why?
I believe, yes. I believe in my friends and family.

42. Do you believe in an afterlife?
Yes.

43. What is your greatest fear?
(Oops, another secret!! This time, just a name!) dying.

44. What makes you angry? Sad? Happy? Why?
I try not to get angry, so I hope I don't.
Being trapped in a large city with no fresh air makes me sad.
Hearing the wind blowing through the leaves makes me happy. As does
seeing my friends and family smile.

45. Do you think people are basically good or basically evil?
Good.

46. What are your views on politics? Religion? Sex?
I'm liberal.
I like the idea of religion, but feel that many people take them too
far.
If you like the person and they like you, what does it matter?

47. What are your views on gambling, lying, theft, and killing?
I don't like any of them.

48. How far will you go to defend your beliefs?
My beliefs - not too far.
My friends and family - rather far.

49. How much do you value money?
Not a lot. But, then again, I've always had plenty.

50. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could
do?
Torturing them. In any fashion, not just physical.

51. Do you believe in self-sacrifice for the greater good?
Yes.

52. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes.

53. Are you superstitious?
A little -hahaha!

54. How much do you respect the beliefs and opinions of others?
As much as I can.

55. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings?
I am generally honest. If I don't agree with someone I try not to say
anything. I also try not to lie, so I've been in some rather tight
spots before!

56. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
Not really. Or at least I try not to!

Dealing With Others

57. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
(HAHA, edited again! Lance is gonna kill me!)

58. Who is the person you respect the most? Despise the most? Why?
Akito. He always seems to have the answer.
I try not to despise anyone, but Yukito would probably be the closest
to that feeling. He pushes people's buttons in a way to make them
angry - there's no good reason to do that.

59. Do you have a significant other? Who?
(HOHO! EDIT POWER +10 ATTACK POINTS)

60. Do you have a lot of friends? Who is your best friend?
I have a few very close friends. I do believe Scott and Mitch are my
best friends. Quince too!

61. How do you relate to members of the same race? Class? Sex?
I hardly notice these things, so I get along with them fine. Unless
they are too stuck up, then I get along with them, but I don't
particularly want to continue to meet with them.

62. How do you relate to members of a different race? Class? Sex?
Rather well.

63. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
Yes. It's...amazing. It's the feeling that can make you smile even
when you're having the worst day of your life.

64. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Personality.

65. How close are you to your family?
My father and I really don't talk; Master prohibits it.
I'm close with most of the other gods.

66. Do you want a marriage, family, and/or children?
I'd like to marry (edited). I'm not sure about children. That might
not be an option...

67. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
Avoid conflict.

68. Are you a listener or a talker?
Listener.

69. How long does it usually take for you to trust others?
Not too long if they seem trustworthy.

70. Do you hold grudges?
I try not too.

71. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
Usually.

72. Do you like interacting with large groups of people?
If they are all decent people, then yes. If not, then it may be too
trying.

73. How well do you express yourself?
Well enough hopefully!

74. How quickly do you judge others?
I try to get a general feel for them quickly, but not too quickly.

75. Do you care what others think of you?
Most of the time, I don't.

76. Do you have any enemies? How or why are they your enemy?
I think Yukito thinks of me as a enemy. I'm not sure why though.

Personal Taste and Opinions

77. What is your favorite pastime? Color? Food? Possession?
I enjoy reading, or meditating.
I love the color blue and white.
I enjoy steak, and anything pumpkin spice flavored.
I love anything that (edited) gives me.

78. What are your preferences in arts and/or entertainment?
As long as I can see the emotion in it, and it makes me feel, I enjoy
it.
I'm not much for t.v. though.

79. Do you smoke, drink, go whoring, or use drugs? Why or why not?
I do occasionally drink. I enjoy the taste.
I don't do any of the others.

80. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
If (edit) is with me, I enjoy spending the time doing whatever he
wants.
Otherwise, I read or meditate or hang out with my friends.

81. What is your most cherished fantasy?
Traveling around the world with (edit).

82. How long is your attention span?
Rather long.

83. Do you laugh a lot? What do you find funny?
Not out loud. I laugh inwardly. Innocence is the funniest thing to
me - as in the cutest funniest...

84. Is there anything that shocks or offends you? If so, what?
How Yukito can be so rude and think nothing of it.

85. How do you deal with stress?
I meditate.

86. How much athletic ability do you have? Artistic?
For my frame (which is rather small), I'm pretty well in shape.
I have little artistic ability, hahaha! Everyone thinks I'm rather
artistic though!

87. Do you like animals? Do you like children?
Yes and yes.

88. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I like having a plan, but I tend to go with the flow.

89. What are your pet peeves?
I don't like it when someone is being overly rude to another for no
reason.
That, and when people smack their gum.

Self-Image

90. What is your greatest strength as a person? Weakness?
Strength? Hmm...my patience.
I've been told that my generosity and how easily I trust are my
greatest weaknesses.

91. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Nothing. I like myself as I am.

92. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Extroverted.

93. Do you like yourself?
Yes.

94. Do you have a daily routine? How do you feel if your day is
interrupted?
I do have one, but I'm fine if it gets interrupted.

95. What goal do you most want to accomplish in the next six months?
Your lifetime?
In six months, I'd like to graduate. For my lifetime, I want to spend
it with (edit).

96. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? 20 years?
For all of them, I see them with (edit).

97. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
In (edit)'s arms.

98. What is the one thing you would like to be remembered for after
your death?
My gentleness.

99. What three words would you use to best describe your personality?
Gentle, trusting, and relaxed.

100. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Naive, easily pushed over, and lethargic.

101. Why are you risking your life to adventure?
To be able to live with (edit).