Zacharias Sophie Smith- GwendolynD
Gwendolyn ran a hand through her thick hair as she exited the house- she really, really was not getting paid enough for this. She understood they needed interesting characters for the show- she did, but the amount of crazies she had interviewed for the show- just went up.
It just seemed to increase exceptionally up with every person she interviewed. She looked at her hand written notes- she had always preferred to do things by hand. She was probably the only person in the Total Drama family who still used paper and pen, but for her she found it easier to read and focus to write in hand- so she did. Even- if some people found her cursive difficult to read.
This one, would definitely make things interesting- there was no question- and most likely annoy Chris- she smirked to herself, almost worth accepting him, just for that. But she had plenty more to go through- because, that is what she did, she interviewed promising applicants.
This one certainly fit the description of interesting.
When she first rang the doorbell of the Johnson/Smith residence, she wasn't sure what to expect. Especially since, there were a few telescopes standing in the front lawn.
A scruffy looking man, name Bryon answered the door, with-out saying a word, left her in a kitchen. And she was left with a young teen, whom had his tongue poked out as he fiddled with a toaster.
Gwen stood there for a while as she examined the teen. He was tall maybe six four, lanky, with knobby knees, big ears that seemed to move as he varied in thought or maybe concentration she couldn't really tell, sort-of pointed features, he had long thin fingers, stringy dark brown hair that was sticking up all over the place.
Through Gwen's examination of the kid, he hadn't acknowledged her at once. She had assumed he was simply in deep concentration and would acknowledge her once he was done. After a while however, he had pulled out a juicer and seemed to be trying to connect the two machines- he had a knife in his hand as he cut some bread- for what-ever reason- she was beginning to think he had no idea she was there.
She cleared her throat, just to make some noise to say that she was there.
He made a hmming noise and continued on his work.
She gave a wry smile- it obviously hadn't registered in his mind that she obviously wasn't who he thought she was.
"Zach" she said to once more gain his attention "Zacharias Sophie Smith"
"Yes" he looked up and then screamed in shock- accidently turning the knife he was holding into a projectile and cracking the tiles that were part of the splash-back above the stove.
She smiled- he obviously was not anticipating it would be her in the kitchen.
He turned around, a light tinge of pink dusting his cheeks as he noticed the damage he had inadvertently caused through his surprise. He rubbed the back of his neck "Ohhh-oops"
He chuckled to himself "I guess I'll deal with that later"
He then turned to face her and she got her first glimpse of the big bright-blue eyes that shone behind his silvery specs. They seemed to be lively with various emotions, she jotted that down quickly- if he were an accepted contestant- in emotional takes his face would be a good one.
Before, she could ponder this any further, he had leaned forward and grabbed one of her hands and shook it vigorously between his two.
"Miss Daugherty- a pleasure, I have read all about you- amazing woman"
He released her hand and used a finger to push his sliding glasses back up his nose before he continues "Your teleporting- were you born with it? Can you do anything else? Is it electrical or innate? Can you do other things- I mean of-course you can do other things, I mean we are humans for sake of science, of-course you can do other things- but of the same 'impossible' magnitude.."
Gwen stared at the kid as he continued to ask questions and fire off random facts, wasn't she supposed to be the one to ask questions. She took a deep breath to recompose herself.
"ZACHARIAS SOPHIE SMITH" she bellowed.
He paused "er yes"
She looked at him "I came here to interview you for Total Drama- did I not?"
He looked at her, completely uncaring that she had just shouted at him. He simply smiled a big grin on his face "Oh- yes of-course-"
And before he could go of in tangent she interrupted him "And where would you like the interview to be taken?"
He grinned sheepishly at her, not missing what she had done "Er-in the living room I guess"
Once seated across from each-other she began.
"So Zacharias, tell me why you wanted to join Total Drama"
He shrugged his shoulders.
She stared at him and blinked-she thought back to his audition tape and the experience she just had.
"Care to expand on that"
He grinned impishly "Something different to do- I guess"
"Something to do" she repeated "No other reason?" she asked.
He simply shook his head "Nope"
She stared at him, she gave a thin smile- she was after-all a professional, she could do this.
She then went to ask the next question and then paused, gave an internal shrug, it seemed things could go either way at this point.
"So why do you think, you'd be good for Total Drama?"
He shrugged again "Dunno- " he paused and Gwen thought this was all he was going to say, as she was about try and prompt more from him he started to talk again "I mean, how can one possible know, it is an interesting theory though…."
Gwen stared as the kid continued to babble on. This back and forth between not saying much, to too much was definitely going to give her a migraine. She was sure of it, where did the kid get the knowledge? He just kept on and on- and whats this about dog breeding- where did that come from?
It was a simple question- how did dog breeding come into the answer.
She sat back and watched him, it was a fascinating thing, his face contorted to show various expressions and his hands flew about as he talked, his entire body seemed to move- he was clearly incapable of being still for long periods- did he seem to know or care that she wasn't paying attention?
She figured- it may make the interview process a long one, but just ride out his spiels and be thankful for any short answers he gave.
It did indeed make the interview a long one, but allot easier on her nerves- that was until she noticed Zach had started to unpick the couch he was seated on.
"ZACH" she screamed, more out of shock than anything else.
"What?" he glanced at her confused.
She simply pointed to the couch "Oh"
"You didn't notice- did you?"
He shrugged a sheepish smile on his face "No-?" She had a feeling that this happened allot.
She laughed "Well Zacharias, this has certainly been…interesting"
She got up and stretched her muscles. He got up easily, allot more used to sitting for long periods of time than her.
He shook her hand "Yes Miss Daugherty, I hope it was an informative meeting, from which I hope you achieved a good appraisal of my self, good-" he looked at his watch "oh- evening- good evening"
"Good Evening- Mr Smith" and she left the house.
When Michael questioned her as to why she only managed to interview one person the entire day she just laughed and gave him Zach's file "You try interviewing him in one day"
As she left Michael, she paused and he spoke over her shoulder "And I do think I've earnt a pay rise"
He raised an eyebrow at her in challenge, but she simply shrugged her shoulders and left it at that for now. He'll see soon enough.
Audition Tape:
Zach is sitting outside under a tree and waves at the camera.
There is a light female giggle from behind the camera at his antics "Ok, Zachy, why should Total Drama pick you?" the female voice asks.
"You know what Louise" he addresses the girl behind the camera "I don't know"
He taps his chin for a second "huh- Chiropody- is that a word?"
He looks to the girl behind the camera "well Louise what do you think?"
"Uh, I don't know Zachy- how about your audition-" she tries to bring him back on track. But he is too far gone- excitedly flipping through the pocket dictionary he had in one of his zipper pockets.
"Ah-ha" he exclaims excitedly as he points at a particular page "It does exist and I have taught myself a brilliant new word" he is grinning happily now "what a brilliant new day"
"that's excellent Zachy- now your audition.."
But Zach continues to talk as if Louise (the girl behind the camera) hadn't spoken "A hand and foot doctor- it must be incredible I mean feet they tell us soo much…did you know the chimp…..humans originated in Africa….I saw at a dog show…..I mean evolution is a curiously great wonder…I always-" Zach pauses and takes a wiff "huh- I smell chicken- you know about chickens…"
The camera on the tape cannot see it, but as her dear friend went on one of his spiels Louise had gotten up and decided to make herself a rather delicious club sand-which, so the chicken Zach had smelt was the chicken for her club.
She finishes making her club and goes to sit back behind the camera, at that point Zach looks toward her and notices her sandwich.
"That look like a tasty sandwich" he states just as his stomach grumbles. Louise is heard laughing behind the camera.
"It sure is and none of it is for you"
He pouts.
"Once you've done your audition silly" Louise bribes him.
However, Zach's catches something at the corner of his eye and moves towards it.
"Zachy" we here Louise groan.
"Shiny…." is Zach's only response as he wonders of.
We here Louise grumbling about Zach and his shiny things before the camera is switched off.
End
AN. Just like to clarify here- this is probably the most any character will get- one entire chapter dedicated to themselves and maybe a mention in passing in future.
Info:
Name- Zacharias Sophie Smith
Nicknames (If any)- He doesn't use one, but some people use: Smithy, Soph,
Sophie, Zachy, Z
Favorite class in school- Physics- all subjects are enjoyable really
Do they like school- Hell, yes! Learning is fantastic.
Steryotype- Socially Awkward Geek
Age- 17
Appearance: Overall tall and lean, but kinda awkward looking, his ears stick out etc.
Hair- Dark brown hair that sticks up everywhere
Eyes- Big dark blue eyes that make it hard to hide emotions- he wears silver glasses
Skin- Pale with a few freckles here and there
Clothes- khaki pants with several zips on them, long sleeved grey shirt, maroon woollen vest
Other-
Personality: He is a geek, in the sense that he loves comics, science and experiments. He is the type of person who is unable to keep still, has to keep moving and doing things with his hands, always playing with something. He has always wanted to see how something works, so he is always opening and undoing new things and putting them back together and maybe improving them for his own use.
Absolutely loves learning, knowledge to him is everything- even carries around a dictionary with him- words are fantastic.
He is the type of person who likes to run head first into danger with-out even thinking, anything new and exciting he'd just jump right into it.
He likes explaining things, but he talks in long lengthy and windy circles and may get distracted easily and get excited about something else and eventually forget what he was explaining in the first place.
Extremely into health and correct posture- he needs at-least six hours of sleep, all three meals of the day, all his vegies and fruit, sun screen at all exposures to the sun, as much water…etc
Loves shiny things!
Bio: Tina and Tony Smith, Zacharias's parents, were wonderful music and dance loving artistic parents, whom unfortunately died in a fire (they were dancing the tango and things became a little too steamy) when Zachy was two. He was then moved into foster care where he met his best friend Louise (Who is currently a blonde bombshell who can fast talk out of anything), who is one year older than him. Zach and Louise's foster parents were very neglectful and tended to use them as slaves really. (Which was where his fear of Dehydration and Sunstroke came from, because he and Louise spent many hours with-out water, little food (often dry bread and cheese) and where they lived it was dry and hot and they had no relief from the heat)- Author Note: I was going to say Texas, as I don't know my American Geography too well, but then I wanted to be original but my mind can-not come-up with somewhere else and I can-not be bothered googleing so if it is necessary could you pick?
However, when Zach was six and Louise was seven they ran away and literally bumped into a widowed man whose family thinks he is too weird (he believes in aliens and owns several self made telescopes and sky charts etc) so they avoid him. However, to Louise and Zacharias he became their father. He taught them to stick to your beliefs and to be open minded- anything is possible.
Friends & Family: Adopted father: Bryon Johnson; Sister: Louise (Bombshell Louise)
Likes: Likes: comics, learning, reading, trying new things, tinkering with things, robots, shiny things
Dislikes: big crowds, pointless arguments and conversations, fights, rude and judgemental people, having to be still, getting less than 6hrs of sleep, fads, forced to be social- he shall be social when it feels right for him
Fears: Sunstroke and Dehydration
Talents: good at puzzles, very handy at building things, excellent with words and wide variety of knowledge
Relationship: Currently none- he hasn't dated, been kissed or done anything that involves a dating relationship (Despite his rather open and flirtacious friend) and would quite possibley blank and be very awkward if the siuation arose or if he had to approach any-one for that purpose. He is quite open minded so boy or girl partner doesn't mind him- its that he hasn't really been still or focused long enough to really think about it
What kind of person: Very open minded- doesn't care.
Why did they join: Why the hell not? New learning opurtunity.