Subject: A most reluctant response.
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Posted on: 2019-02-25 15:07:00 UTC

I wish to begin by making it plain that I do not particularly want to be here. The only REAL Multiverse Monitor is the original - rather, the second original - of which yours is but a pale copy. And yet - and yet - it is clear that some form of reconciliation is indicated, if the true spirit of the Monitor is to triumph over that abominable 'magazine' incarnation.

1. Ahh yes! Welcome to the interview! Please introduce yourself: name, species, continuum of origin?

Did you heed a single word I spoke? Elbereth... so be it. I am Estelnar Celebduin, elf of the Sindar, from Imladris in the west of Middle-earth.

2. So, what department are you in, and who is your partner?

Formally speaking, I serve in the Department of Mary Sues. In practice, however, my partner and I work mostly for the REAL Multiverse Monitor. She is Starwind Rohana, and you should thank the Valar that she is not here in my place.

3. Let’s start with the basic questions. How old are you?

I was born in the riven dell in the calm after Eregion's fall, and came to the PPC on the eve of the Changing of the World. I have some fifteen hundred years of the sun.

4. Height and weight?

I stand taller than most mortal women, but shorter than the Noldor who make up the most prominent Eldarin contingent in the PPC. Starwind oft tells me I am 'shockingly light'.

5. Sexual orientation?

I-- what have you heard? Not that there is aught to hear, mark you. The works of Tolkien were very clear that all Elves are as 'straight' as a taut line. There is nothing more to it; I will not have you starting rumours about me. That is our role.

6. IQ?

I have wisdom enough to hack your computers if I feel the need.

7. Bra size? / Boxers or briefs?

Bras...! Bras are the greatest blessing ever wrought by the mortal world. I have mine custom-tailored by a former Department of Culture agent; she is most excellent.

8. Let’s cut the boring questions. Firstly, how many weapons are currently on your person?

The only weapon I carry is my pen.

9. Are you wanted for any crimes?

The operation of a free and independent press is no crime, and any who tell you otherwise should be shunned.

10. And the age-old ‘Are you a virgin?’

I find that question-- ahem. As Tolkien makes clear, an elf who has sexual relations would consider herself married, and yet I am known to have no husband.

11. Do you ever fantasize about same-sex relations?

What have you heard?!

12. Lovely. So, what is your favorite curse word?

Right now? 'Journalist'.

13. When was the last time you threw up?

Some weeks ago Starwind took- I mean to say, Starwind and I went to the new bar that opened in New Caledonia. I had rather more to drink than was good for me. Rather a lot more.

14. Have any mental illnesses?

That is not- I do not consider myself to be mentally ill, no.

15. What is your biggest phobia?

...

I respectfully refuse to respond to this question.

16. Do you crossdress often?

And this question I'm afraid I do not understand. What manner of dress are you referring to?

17. Have any addictions?

I am not-- There is nothing I do which I could not stop at need. Therefore, I clearly have no addictions.

18. What is the closest you have ever been to dying? Or have you ever died?

There was an... incident some years ago. A certain agent took offence at her friend's portrayal in the Monitor. I had to talk very rapidly to prevent Starwind from making the situation worse.

19. Have the FicPsych nurses ever taken you away?

No, they have not. My partner, but not me, and that only once.

20. Are the FicPsych nurses after you?

I doubt it very much; they have a healthy fear of the manner of questions Starwind would ask of them if they came near us again.

21. Do you snore?

I do not know, as I have never slept beside anyone who could tell me.

22. Are you drooling right now?

No...? Why would I be drooling?

23. Let’s say that HQ was about to explode, and you could save one other person in here. Who would you choose?

Starwind.

Because she is my partner, by which I mean my colleague, and for no other reason.

24. When was the last time you used the toilet?

Oh dear; are you one of those who believes elves have no need of toilets? I am afraid that is far from true.

25. Have you ever kissed a girl? / a boy? / another species?

I... that is...

Ah. I have proffered numerous friendly kisses to friends who I was friends with, both here and back home. They cover both sexes, and include at least o- some mortals. So yes, to all three.

26. Did you like it?

It is a fine thing to have a friend, yes.

27. The little voices in your head. Do you talk to them?

The 'little voices' are far more Starwind's field than mine. Betimes I find myself talking to hers, however.

28. Were you made fun of in school? Why?

I was taught by my parents, and by other residents of Imladris; there was no 'school' as such.

29. I can’t think of a question to ask you. Have any comments?

Only that this interview has confirmed my suspicions: that yours is a paper so consumed by sensationalism that it will print any rumours and falsehoods that come its way, without regard for how they might affect the subjects thereof.

As Starwind would say, "That's our job!"

30. This interview has ended? Are you gleeful? Or would you like to complete our 100 question survey on thumbtacks?

I could not be more delighted. You will receive your own questions to answer shortly.




[Whistles innocently]

hS

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