Whatâs the maximum amount of time your character can sit still with nothing to do?
Probably 30 secs (and this probably an overestimation) If she bored, she would just go shopping.
How easy is it for your character to laugh?
It depends. It is slapstick humour, she will just scoff and roll her eyes. It is witty, she probably laugh a little, before becoming serious again. If is dry and snide, she probably purse her lips and frown.
How do they put themselves to bed at night (reading, singing, thinking?)
She usually falls asleep quite easily. But if she canât sleep, because sheâs worried or depressed, she just pop a Valium andâŚ*drifts off to sleep *. Did I mention she loves prescription drugs, every time she has a slight headache she just takes an Advil, or when she feeling slightly stressed she just pop a Xanax⌠and she often overdoses on the medications.
How easy is it to earn their trust?
Friends
I like to say itâs very easy to earn her trust⌠which is partly true. She doesnât really trust people, but would act all nice and sweet around them. Someone would probably have to do something drastic, like take a bullet for her, in order to get her to trust you.
Lovers
Bobby really left a scar on her; itâs scary to let someone else into her world. So even if someone tells her âI love youâ, she will still take it with a pinch of salt. I really donât know how someone can break through her walls⌠maybe patiently talk about feelings with her, to the point where she actually breaks down and cry.
How easy is it to earn their mistrust?
Hmm, she doesnât exactly mistrust people, sheâs just not open about herself and her feelings when around other; she doesnât want anyone to trample on her heart again. So the only possible way to earn her mistrust is to betray her trust or backstab her.
Do they consider laws flexible, or immovable?
She was a Law graduate, so itâs kind of become ingrained in her to follow laws.
What triggers nostalgia for them, most often? Do they enjoy that feeling?
Errr. does her first credit card counts? Yes. She hasnât actually received any gifts from Rebecca that doesnât feels like itâs a guilt gift, so the gifts donât count for much.
Anyway, back to her first credit card. The credit card has long past its expiry date, but she went to have it framed. She loves it, a lot. Itâs significance isnât just the first time she felt happy, but also the first time that she felt truly independent.
What were they told to stop/start doing most often as a child?
Stop crying! (Does saying that ever work? *cries even harder *)
Start acting your age! (What does that even mean? Sheâs 10, and to the best of her knowledge, she is acting 10.)
Do they swear? Do they remember their first swear word?
Never. She finds swearing uncouth and boorish; sheâs a very refined lady.
What lie do they most frequently remember telling? Does it haunt them?
Lie eh: âIâll meet you shortlyâ.
Henriette: Iâll meet you in, say, 5 mins *simultaneously looking over at clothes rack, thinking âI definitely need that skirt, that dress, and that scarf⌠and oh, that bag, and those shoesâ. *
⌠3 hours later
Tina: Well, that was fastâŚ
Henriette: I did say I will be there in 5 mins, you didnât have to call every half hour. (> ÍĘ<)
Iâm pretty sure Henriette doesnât even feel guilty about being late, I mean, she got her shopping done, which is what really matters anyway. (âá¨â)
How do they cope with confusion (seek clarification, pretend they understand, etc)?
Probably just the standard way: âExcuse me?â
How do they deal with an itch found in a place they canât quite reach?
Sheâs actually very flexible, so I doubt there are places where she canât reach.
But, if she does have itch she canât quite reach: sheâll ignore it, try to get back to what she was doing, and hope that the itch just goes away.
What color do they think they look best in? Do they actually look best in that color?
White and maroon with flacks of gold; she also thinks she looks good in her little black dress.
White creates a beautiful counterpoint to her dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. Maroon enhances the color of her eyes and hair. Gold⌠she just likes it. Black is actually not her best option
What animal do they fear most?
Rats and cockroaches.
Refined as she is, when it comes to rats or cockroaches, sheâll just jump on a chair and scream wildly, totally not caring about her image. Which goes to show how much she fears those animals.
How do they speak? Is what they say usually thought of on the spot, or do they rehearse it in their mind first?
Definitely rehearse it in her mind first; the worst thing that can happen to her is sounding like an idiot.
Although, things change when it comes to Adam and Nate; when they show any signs of interest, she just utters the first thing in her mind without thinking because sheâs just so nervous.
What makes their stomach turn?
Very gruesome scenes, like when she saw the second murder scene, she stumbled away and nearly retched.
Are they easily embarrassed?
Nope. Although again, things change when Adam or Nate comes onto her.
What embarrasses them?
Nothing. She always act appropriately for the occasion, so no embarrassing slip-ups.
What is their favorite number?
6
Because, you know, it marks the her favourite day of the week (Saturday). Itâs also the highest number of the dice (which often lands on when she rolls a dice) so itâs a symbol of luck. Itâs also the day of her birthday - 6 March.
If they were asked to explain the difference between romantic and platonic or familial love, how would they do so?
Henriette: You know, you should totally ask Tina about this. Sheâs an expert of such things. *turns and walks away quickly *
Why do they get up in the morning?
Because of her stupid alarm? She knows she needs to get to work, and sheâs not one to shirk responsibility.
Also, the sweet aroma of coffee also wakes her up.
How does jealousy manifest itself in them (they become possessive, they become aloof, etc)?
She will pointedly ignore her partner, until he finally figures out whatâs wrong⌠and tries to explain / apologise for the misunderstanding (I donât know how that actually going to work, because her partner is never going to figure out anything unless she speak up, right?) He probably has to go on his knees and beg her to tell him whatâs wrong.
How does envy manifest itself in them (they take what they want, they become resentful, etc)?
If sheâs envious of someone, and itâs a material possession, she will just go shop (again!) for the item and try to buy a similar, or better, one than the one she saw.
(Iâm actually not sure she knows how to deal with emotions)
Is sex something that theyâre comfortable speaking about? To whom?
She doesnât usually like to talk about her sex life; I mean, they are only one night stands which donât really matter enough for her to talk about it.
She does speak to Tina (who lives vicariously through Henriette) about the terrible guys whom she slept with.
What are their thoughts on marriage?
She doesnât believe in marriage. Perhaps if itâs lavish enough, she might actually show some interest.
What is their preferred mode of transportation?
Driving, preferably in a red Ferrari 488.
What causes them to feel dread?
Bobby, that disgusting little pest.
Even just hearing Bobbyâs name is enough to make Henriette cringe.
Would they prefer a lie over an unpleasant truth?
At first, she will say she prefers a lie, because she really doesnât want to deal with hurt and pain any more⌠but she will slowly realise that she just has to face the truth, that thereâs no two ways about it, and finally relent and hear the unpleasant truth.
Do they usually live up to their own ideals?
Yes.
Who do they most regret meeting?
Isnât this obvious?: Bobby.
Who are they the most glad to have met?
Tina and Versa⌠and perhaps, UB - who would take a bullet for her, so thatâs probably enough to seal her trust.
Do they have a go-to story in conversation? Or a joke?
Henriette doesnât initiate conversation, she just goes along with flow. But if she had to break the ice, it would be something acerbic like:
Henriette: I flirted with disaster last night. *looks at phone * Now disaster wonât stop texting me⌠*groans * Ugh, what should I do?
(And, you know, it may actually be true, given all the guys she been with.)
Could they be considered lazy?
Probably not. She always active; she either at work, or shopping, or chilling at a bar.
How hard is it for them to shake a sense of guilt?
Iâm not sure Henriette would feel guilty about anything. Itâs not like she repressing it or anything, it more like she hasnât done anything wrong, so why the feeling of guilt.
She probably feel some guilt after a shopping spree, but since the things she bought are âvery necessaryâ, Iâm not sure if she would feel guilty for long.
How do they treat the things their friends come to them excited about? Are they supportive?
Sheâll try to be excited about it, though not sure if she can rake up enough emotion to show her excitement. But she will definitely try to support her friends.
Do they actively seek romance, or do they wait for it to fall into their lap?
She waits for it to fall into her lap, back then and now. Tbh, she doesnât actually know how to seek romance; she does know how to flirt, but just doesnât go beyond that.
Itâs strange because sheâs still a romantic at heart; she used to believe in fairytale romance and Prince Charming and happily ever afters, but after her high school bf and Bobby, she just doesnât even do romance anymore.
Well, letâs see if Adam and Nate can win her heart.
Do they have a system for remembering names, long lists of numbers, things that need to go in a certain order (like anagrams, putting things to melodies, etc)?
She canât for the life of her remember names or numbers, but she remember concepts (i.e. logical things) perfectly.
Sheâs also a musician so melodies are very easy for her to catch and remember, she would absent-mindedly hum melodies that she has heard.
What memory do they revisit the most often?
The time when both her parents had brought her to Fiji. It was one of those rare occasions where both her mom and dad were around. And that meant a lot to her.
How easy is it for them to ignore flaws in other people?
Very easily, She believe that they are their own person, and that can choose how they want to lead their lifes.
She does really dislike it when people swear though (*looks at Mason *), but will try to ignore it.
How sensitive are they to their own flaws?
Henriette: But Iâm perfect - what flaws are you talking about?
That probably sums it all
How do they feel about children?
Eek, no. Just no. She wonât even babysit for extra pocket money. She thinks children are noisy, annoying little brats, who should be seen and not heard.
(Sigh, donât forget you were a child once too, Henriette.)
How badly do they want to reach their end goal?
End goal? Iâm not sure she even has one. She pretty much lives her life que sera sera.
If someone asked them to explain their sexuality, how would they do so?
Henriette: *with a reluctant frown * Iâm straight. Period.
She doesnât exactly like talking about her sexuality - not because sheâs embarrassed about it, but more like she just⌠private.
Although, if it was someone of a similar sex propositioning her, sheâll probably be a bit more tactful about it - she doesnât to hurt their feelings.
What kind of label would your MC give their RO/relationship with their RO? Or⌠rather, I guess, how would they introduce their RO as their romantic partner? âThis is RO, my __________.â If that makes sense?
This is deep in the relationship, I guess? (I need to do one for Adam and Nate, to be fair)
Henriette: This is Adam, my beloved.
Henriette: This is Nate, my darlinâ.
Or if she was in a playful mood:
Henriette: This is Adam/Nate, my Mr. Perfect.
Has your MC surprised you in any way? Like⌠by developing a trait or something that you hadnât intended, but you decided to run with it?
Hmm⌠I didnât intent for Henriette to be such a floozy and have such a nonchalant attitude to life. I wanted her to be this serious stoic detective who is just focused on work; but then I met Adam, and I so didnât want her to wind up like him.