Do you wear makeup?

I’d rather not. Tinted sunscreen is as far as my makeup talents go.

How do you feel about your name?

I guess I like it. Not like I ever put much thought into it, it’s just… there.

What three words would others probably use to describe you?

Stubborn, infuriating, abrasive… Beyond that, I really don’t want to know.

What is your greatest fear? 

Heights.
You want me to dig deeper? I mean heights are pretty fucking high on the list.
Crickets are also creepy.
I investigate paranormal shit, it’s not like a ton of things give me the heebie jeebies.
Okay, fine, fuck… I guess I have a slight fear of rejection, which is odd because I push people away and burn bridges like a pyromaniac on crack, but I don’t like people seeing the real me behind all the sass and bravado. If they did see that and still rejected me… moving on to the next question.

How do you deal with pain?

I don’t and that’s 99.9% of my problem. I just pretend it doesn’t exist until I explode on the next innocent bystander… or my boss. These days, it’s usually my boss, but that’s what he gets for being an arrogant–never mind, let’s not talk about Jonah.

What do you think of your family?

Ah yes, let’s now drop the family bomb on Kaylyn. It’s complicated. Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. Cole is my best friend, and I’m lucky she puts up with me. My parents have always been supportive and amazingly they put up with all my shit as well. But then there’s that secret they’ve kept my entire life and I’m really not ready to address that.

Who are your other friends?

For fuck’s sake… are you trying to make me seek therapy? Like I said Cole is my best friend. Then there’s Leon, he trained me when I started at Aicil, and he’s generally a solid guy.
That’s it. That’s all I’ve got.

Do you have any pets?

Frank, he’s a red corn snake and I enjoy going home after a long day and chilling out with him. I guess that’s friend number 3.

How would you feel after a one-night stand?

Right, like that’s a hypothetical question here… I don’t know. What am I supposed to say? Sometimes it’s good and what’s not to enjoy about a no-strings-attached hook up? Sometimes it’s not so good and I prefer to simply not look back.
Although… it all does seem to come back and bite me in the ass in one way or another. Usually it’s a former hookup showing up in an inopportune place or time.

Has anyone ever broken your heart?

No.
That’s not my answer, just me refusing to answer, so fuck right on off with that one. We already covered this dealing with pain bit.

What smells remind you of home/your childhood?

Banana pudding! We used to fix it for every family get together. Cole and I would layer the cookies, bananas and pudding, but them Mom would ruin it by adding meringue.

Are you a leader, follower, or lone wolf?

Take a wild guess. I think I’m getting better at the teamwork aspect, but could you imagine me in charge? Talk about asking for catastrophe.

Do you tend to argue with people, or try to avoid conflict?

Haven’t you met me? I couldn’t avoid conflict if I were the only person on a deserted island on Jupiter. Actually, I think I’d find even more conflict in that situation because then I’d only have myself to argue with and the only person I disagree with more than Jonah is myself.

What is your job?

Are you even cleared to know about this? Ah well, it’s not like you’ll believe me any other way. I work for the Aicil Foundation, and generally speaking, I research the history of Chatham, Oh–the weird, occult, hearing screaming in the forest when there’s really no one there kind of history. Then, I figure out why, or if, it’s still happening and we try to put a stop to it.
I talked my sister into joining up with me, which has its ups and downs, but obviously I need someone to temper my lack of tact on a regular basis.

Are you organized or disorganized?

I prefer the term organized chaos, if that gives you any idea.

What is your morning routine?

Bashing the snooze button at least a dozen times, until I realize I’m going to be late and then downing multiple cups of coffee to get my brain working with some semblance of efficiency.

What religion do you follow?

You would think that someone in my line of work would follow some religion, right? Typically supernatural things are given religious meanings. It has become a way of rationalizing things that have no explanation.
Do I believe in demons? Yes, but not in a religious sense. They’re dark entities, fed by dark energy and emotions–neither of which require belief in a metaphysical god or religious structure. Energy is the core component, and that’s something that, although we may not scientifically understand all of the manifestations it can create, we know it to be the basis of all existence.
While I’m not a believer in the ideas of a single or group of entities that rule over us and request or demand our worship, I understand religion as another form of energy manipulation. Belief systems can be used to create a focal point of energy, which is why religious artifacts tend to be the most powerful.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

Dude, I don’t know where I see myself in five days. I mean I could make up a bullshit answer… I see myself making a difference in the world or some shit. I just don’t like creating these elaborate visions or plans. Expectation is the shortest road to disappointment. As long as I’m still alive, relatively happy, Frank is still hanging around, Cole is happy and my family is safe, what difference does anything else really make?