(Since a friend took those original questions and made some more but did them in a round table sort of fashion for the fact they have multiple characters. I’m nab this from @peacekeeper-xiv and do it too! 😀 This includes my trio usually found on @ishgardiansnow too.)

So I see you’re all back, ahem. Shall we begin?

Stefan is busy with his nose in a book while Esper sits at his feet. Marielle looks a little bored and glancing around the room looking for something of interest. Lance and Dest are casting wary looks at Alex who is just lounging around without a care. Maybe it was not such a good idea for a round table session including Alex.

What would you say is your spirit animal? Not a favorite animal, but a spirit animal.

Dest: Looks thoughtful at the idea. “I would have to say a deer. Seems a little fitting for a girl from the Twelveswood.”
Stefan: “Hmm… An Owl. They are used as symbols of wisdom. So I must chose that.” Barely looking up from his book. Does not really seem interested by the question.
Lance: “I would have to say a wolf or a lion perhaps. Something strong and very much suited to working in a team when needed.”
Alex: Rolling his eyes at Lance before speaking. “Lance is a Wolf. I’m a Jackal. I work better alone. There is a damn good reason I was calling myself The Jackal.”
Marielle: “A Dragon. Why would I be anything but. It would be foolish to be anything but myself.”A swift nod in approval at her own words.

Everyone has a favorite food, but that’s not always what you go for when you are upset. Do you have a comfort food?

Dest: “Uh… Usually something more bland. I guess people can tell when I’m turning down chocolate that I’m not having a good day.”
Stefan: Crosses his arms and looks away. “Rolanberry tarts.”
Lance: “Something warm. Does not really matter what so much.”
Alex: Laughs before leaning back in the chair. “I don’t have a comfort food. Food is food especially when you’re from the Brume. I have comfort activities.”
Marielle: “Berries. I mean it seems sort of odd. But I like those small fruits for some reason.”

Some
people drink to chase away bad memories. Others fight or find someone
to sleep with. What’s your go to when you just don’t want to think about
what just happened?

Dest: “Spending time with Syluss of course. I feel entirely safe with him.”
Stefan: “Research. It is the best way to keep my mind off other troubles. Solving problems or making plans.” Esper giving Stefan a roll of his eyes. Clearly someone wasn’t being honest. Especially when the answer should have been music or art.
Lance: “Exercise. The burn of muscles and spending energy. I’ve tried the drinking thing… That did not end well.” Lance looks away as he rubs the back of his head. “I may have picked a fight with one of my cousin’s company officers while drunk.”
Alex: “Fighting. Drinking, The bed of a pretty lady. Depends just how bad I’m feeling. What caused it.” A simple shrug before giving a smirk. “Want to fight me?” Lance and Destiney both give Alex a very unamused look.
Marielle:

“Flying. I love the freedom of the skies. I only wish I had my own wings rather then those of a beast of burden.”

What
do you defend yourself with on instinct? Are you the type to rush
forward with a fist? Do you always have a knife close at hand? If
someone attacked us right now, what would you use?

Dest: “I would defend myself with magic. I’m not much of a fighter really. More often I have my magic at hand rather then a weapon. So I would probably use that and put distance between myself and my attacker. Lance has been trying to get me used to carrying my rapier more often. Though I do also now have a dagger Isen gave me for Starlight.”
Stefan: “Magic naturally. I would send Esper after them to deal with them swiftly. Once Esper has their attention then I can strike with magic. I much prefer magic over physical weapons.”
Lance: “I almost always have my sword close at hand. Not always my shield though. I am more likely to step to defense of myself or others rather then start the fight.”
Alex: “Oh now we’re talking!” Alex smirks and cracks his knuckles. “My kind of question. Knives are always close at hand. Most of the time anymore I have daggers always with me. Never know when I might get into a good fight. Though I’m skilled with a spear too.”
Marielle:

“Usually a staff or lance. Depends upon what I happen to be carrying at that time. Before that I would defend myself with claws. Sadly my claws are not quite what they used to be…” Looks slightly dejected.

”What’s your favorite pastime when alone and when you are with others?

Dest: “When alone? Reading. When I’m with others? Spending time with them. The activity varies depending on the person or people I am spending time with.”
Stefan: “Ruins exploring. Books. I am not much of a people person. I do not know how to deal with people so I prefer my time spent alone or with my carbuncles.” Esper nudging his hands as if trying to get him to put the book away.
Lance: “Does working out count? I guess I never really considered a activity that wasn’t exercise. At least when I am alone anyways. If Miu is around then I am content to do something that Miu enjoys.” Lance clearly needs to find himself some hobbies…
Alex: “Fighting! I love a good fight. Though Koh said I needed something better to do then fight. So I’ve started cooking. With others? Drinking! Think you can out drink me?” A smug smirk on his face as he reaches for a bottle of rum.
Marielle:

“It used to be flying. Now it is more just the solitude of making medicines like the elder woman taught me. With others? I am still figuring things out. I am not accustomed to groups yet.”

Dream vacation spot and/or activity?

Dest: “The Plum Springs out in Yanxia. They’re absolutely gorgeous.”
Stefan: “Vacation spot? I do not need a vacation. There is too much work to do.”
Lance: “I’m not sure I have a dream vacation spot. I can not usually leave my work for too long for such. Though I do try to get out with Miu when we both have time. The Sea of Clouds was nice other then the near brush with death.”
Alex: “Ruby Sea. I was there once many years ago with my mentor. Costa and the Mist beaches are nice but the Ruby Sea really caught my eye. I want to go back there again.”
Marielle:

“Vacation? What is a vacation? I’m not sure I understand this spoken term.”

On that note, how do you prefer to travel or get around this huge world we live in?

Dest: “I’m most comfortable with aether travel or flight. Though I am also content with a boat or airship. I just like travel in general. The method is not that big of a deal.”
Stefan: “Chocobo. Orion is a trusted companion and his gait is smooth enough. Other then that? Aether travel.”
Lance: “Chocobo or airship. I’m not quite a fan of boats. Not after nearly drowning once. I can swim but swimming in armor is… difficult.”
Alex: “Boats. Chocobos. Airships. I’m fine with any of them. I’m not too skilled with aether but I can manage to travel that way if I need to. It’s tiring though.”
Marielle:

“Flying. I wish it were with my own wings but I shall settle for help.”

Do you
have an element you most connect with? The world is filled with earth,
and wind, and fire. The elementals are a huge focus in the Shroud. But
what about with you?

Dest: “Water and Ice. Odd to be close to two. But those are the ones I am most connected with.”
Stefan: “Wind.”
Lance: “I’m not quite sure. Maybe earth? I’m not exactly trained or skilled with aether. So I am unable to actually say. More like guess.”
Alex: “I ain’t trained in magic and aether. If I had to guess, I’d go with fire. Cause I’d like to watch Ishgard burn in dragon’s fire.”
Marielle: Gives Alex a very annoyed frown… Clearing her throat to answer the question herself. “Lightening. I love a good storm. Unfortunately leather and cloth just do not do well in rain compared to scales.”

What is your favorite smell? I know, kind of a strange question, but it comes up more than you’d think.

Dest: “Lavender. It’s a calming scent and reminds me of my mother. She used to keep bunches of it around the house.”
Stefan: “Paper and ink. Especially old books. Strange I realize but for me it is much preferred.”
Lance: “Roses. Because they are the symbol of Haillenarte. Wait that is strange? I do not understand. Do not look at me like that!”
Alex: “Ocean air. What? You expected me to say blood or sweat? Come on now. Even I can like the smell of something normal…”
Marielle:

“Cooking meat. Who does not like the smell of a good meal.”

How do you smell?

Dest: “Probably like a mix of a couple different floral scents. The most common among them being lavender.”
Stefan: “I’m not sure. I do not tend to smell myself. Clean most likely. Like soap and possible maybe paint.”
Lance: “Steel and roses.”
Alex: “Smoke and booze.”
Marielle:

“Like a dragon? I do not understand why you are curious what I smell like.”

Who is your best friend?

Dest: “Chee Smith of course. We’re soul sisters.”
Stefan: “Esper. He is always at my side when I need him. Though… I am starting to make friends beyond my carbuncles. Maybe Miss Narhi.”
Lance: “Tara Loche. It’s strange. We were at odds with each other when we first met. Now she is like a little sister to me. There is also Lady Iria.”
Alex: ”Guess I have a couple now. Aeri, Toka, Anata, L’ania. Probably Sanagi too at this rate. If I don’t annoy her with how often I come to see her hurt.”
Marielle:

“I don’t really have one. I have a couple of friends I just made recently though. Miss Bodge and there was the strange two back at home. Mael and Miah I believe.”

If you had to settle down, what career would you pick?

Dest: “When that time comes, as I’m sure it will… Most likely botany. Syluss and I could find a nice quiet place in the woods to settle with the wolves and maybe start a family.”
Stefan: “I like my current career. Researcher and ruins explorer. I have no plans to settle down anytime soon. More then likely I shall still remain a researcher even when I get older.”
Lance: “I’m not sure what I will do once I have to retire from my knighthood. Perhaps I shall remain a knight even as I get older. There are many knights who continue until they can not anymore.”
Alex: “Settle down? Who the hell you kidding?” Alex laughs. “Do I look like the settling down type?”
Marielle:

“Settle down? Career?” Curious head tilt. “Maybe someone could better explain this to me.”

How do you want to die?”

Dest: “Old and happy with a nice family.”
Stefan: “How I want to die? Really? I do not bother considering such. That is just plain foolish. Death comes for us all. No matter what we wish for.”
Lance: “I used to think I wanted to die in battle or as a hero. Now I just want to live because I have something to live for.”
Alex: “Thought I always wanted to die with a smug look on my face as some Ishgardian highborn bastard is screwed over. Things have been changing though. I’m not so sure anymore.”
Marielle:

“I do not want to die. That is a foolish spoken concept.”

If you only had a day left to live and can only do one thing before you die, what would it be and why?

Dest: Frowns at the question. “I do not like this question. Dwelling on death is… Sad. Can we just move on?”
Stefan: “I’m… Not sure. I have never considered the idea… Find my carbuncles someone to care for them I guess.”
Lance: Is silent for a very long moment. Clearly about as unhappy as the others with this question. “Spend it with Miu.”
Alex: “I don’t know. I don’t plan for death. I always thought I’d be killed in a fight. Never from some disease or something. What a shit way to go if you ask me.”
Marielle: “It is foolish to dwell upon death or what you might do in your final moments. I would find a way to evade that death somehow. This question is unacceptable.”

What do you imagine the future to be like?

Dest: “I’m hoping bright. Peaceful.”
Stefan: “I am merely hoping people do not push us towards another calamity in the future. At least not while I’m still alive.”
Lance: “I look for House Haillenarte to have a better reputation once more and for Ishgard to continue moving forward to a brighter future for all it’s citizens.”
Alex: “I don’t usually care about what the future holds. I care about the present and surviving.”
Marielle: “Hopefully a very long peace between man and dragon.”