Disclaimer: If only Jareth was mine – I think the world would be so much nicer. But, he's not. Wren is, though… and so are her siblings and whatnot. Do not take them, unless I say you can. And you can't.
Anij: Really? You think Wren's hyper? Hee! You're right, she'd better stay away from the sugar gum. Isn't Tab wonderful? I love it.
Notwritten: Don't worry, he's next on the list here!
Contraltissimo: Ah, yes, Lachlan… I've got a couple of plot bunnies with his name on them, stashed away somewhere… but Wren's not speaking with him, so I've got some time. XD
Ghostofthewaterflame: Aww, thanks! But… um… Sarah? Where? Sorry, but… it's Wren. Not a JS and not a self insert (contraltissimo can vouch for that one). Trust me, if it were a JS, I would say so, I wouldn't change nearly everything about Sarah and call her Wren. But, either way, thanks for the review!
Music recommendations – I know that these may not be all the important to you all, kinda silly as they are… but I just wanted to say that I love putting these in. These are songs I listened to while writing these chapters, and so they influenced my work – and I love to share them with you all.
The Heart's Filthy Lesson by David Bowie – I make an effort to recommend at least one of his. This one has totally been on my mind lately.
Here with Me by Dido – this song seriously defined much of my high school existence (meaning I listened to it ALL the time, then), and I just pulled the CD out again… sigh…
Who I Am by Jessica Andrews – this is probably the best song for this chapter. Hee.
So now, without further ado, the much requested answers to Jareth's quiz!
100 questions to getting to know your friends!
Answer the following questions:
1. Name? His Royal Highness, Goblin King of the Underground, Jareth the magnificent.
2. Nickname? It is not proper for a king to have a nickname… quite silly, really. But, all the same, I am being forced to do this honestly, and so… GK. Wren has dubbed me GK. I do not approve of that name, I do say.
3. Gender? Excuse me? How can anyone question that? I am male.
4.Hair color? Pale gold, or whatever color I choose.
5. Eye color? I have rich, blue eyes. One is dilated, though, and frequently appears to be of a golden hue.
6. Piercing? Why, yes they are, if I do say so myself. Many have withered beneath my gaze.
7. Place of Birth? The Underground.
8. Current Residence? The Castle beyond the Goblin City, the Underground.
9. Favorite food? Steamed Vocklari covered in eel sauce. Very rare, Vocklari, but I promise it is the best fish you could ever taste. Absolutely delicious.
10. Favorite Flower? Ah, yes. A deep garnet hued imperial rose, if I had to choose. Though, lately, I have found a certain affinity for sterling roses – those are quite lovely as well.
11. Favorite Sport to watch? There is a distinct lack of gladiators in both the Underground and Aboveground, and therefore I rarely watch sports. Those silly contests and competitions they call 'sports' today are pitiful. Everyone lives! Where is the sport in that?
12. Favorite drink? Aged 1632 cabernet from the mountains of Pyre. Unfortunately, these bottles are beyond rare, and I have not been able to procure one for nearly eighty years. I hear on good authority that there are still some to be found, but I have yet to locate them.
13. Favorite Icecream? Iced cream sounds rather plain, unless there is something uniquely done to it in the Aboveground that I am not familiar with. Wait… Wren mentioned something about this, I remember now. I have yet to try this. Perhaps with some coercion, I could convince her to purchase some for us.
14. Favorite fast food restaurant? Fast food… that cannot be healthy. I prefer to enjoy my meals slowly, while spending time conversing with those of interest, such as Wren.
15. Favorite TV show? TV? What… oh, television. That is something quite foreign to the Underground, and though Wren has one, she rarely watches it, and never when I am with her. Hmm. I should ask her more about it…
16. Favorite Movie? Erm… I saw one I rather enjoyed in 1934 I believe, entitled 'It Happened One Night'. I am afraid, besides that, I am not very familiar with films…
17. Favorite Color? Must I pick only one? There are too many to choose from. Well… if I must pick one… Royal blue, I suppose. Honestly, though, any color has the potential to be lovely depending on the occasion and with the appropriate accessories.
18. Least Favorite Color? Fluorescent yellow. This is a color I have only recently become familiar with, and I must say it is quite painful to look at for very long. No eyes should be subjected to something so wretched.
19. Favorite childhood toy? Must I pick only one? I had many I adored. One, if I must pick one, was my ball. Simplistic, I know, yet it was glorious to throw it at passing goblins and servants, I remember.
20. Ever been to Africa? Yes, on several occasions, mostly at night. It would be nice to visit in the daylight hours, and for leisure rather than business.
21. Ever been toilet papering? Toilet papering? Why would I want to paper a toilet? What a ridiculous waste of time!
22. Ever love someone so much it made you cry? Yes.
23. Which do you prefer, croutons or bacon bits? I believe there are items of Aboveground cuisine that Wren has not introduced me to…
24. What does your bedroom look like? Rugged and masculine, marble floors and stone walls. One end of the room has a sunken alcove in the floor which faces a blazing hearth. To the right of the hearth is the entrance way into a lavish lavatory room, with many modern conveniences, such as running water. A king sized bed with a canopy to resemble the night sky rests on the opposite side of the room, beside double doors that open to a balcony which overlooks most of the city and countryside below. A room of rest, fit for a king.
25. What do you do when you are bored? Interesting question. It is not always what I do when bored, but rather what I do when I have nothing to do – as a monarch I most always have some pressing need or matter that demands my attention, bored or not. When there is nothing, I either spend my time with Wren, or find a goblin to kick. The former is much preferable than the latter, to both myself and the goblin who gets in my way.
26. Who is the last person you ate dinner with? I had a formal dinner with rulers of neighboring kingdoms in the underground – it is always prudent to remain on good and pleasant terms with one's neighbors. But… the last one I enjoyed a dinner with was Wren.
27. What are you listening to right now? Wren – she has some odd musical contraption on her head that connects by wire to a small, round object… what is that, again? Empeethree? It plays music, that much I know. She is singing softly right now – and does not realize it, as is often the case when she listens to her empty-flee thing, whatever it is called. It is rather nice, her soft voice…
28. Do you smoke? Only when on fire.
29. How many pets do you have? Pets? Is that honestly a question I am supposed to answer? Absurd. I run a kingdom of goblins – I do not need any more needy, smelly creatures running about.
30. Where was your last vacation spot? Vacation? Would that be similar to a holiday? I rarely take them, officially, but I find time to myself often, or spend time with Wren, which is always interesting. After spending so many solitary years, any time with Wren is a holiday.
31. Do you prefer hot weather or cold weather? Hot, if you must know. I prefer to take things off to cool down rather than wear heavier clothes, even though I do have several smashing cloaks that are brilliant for colder weather.
32. Wal-Mart or Target? What are those? Who is a target? A mart on the wall? This is ludicrous.
33. Who is, in your opinion, the hottest actor or actress? Erm… well, I frankly do not know many… I shall not answer this question. Considering Wren's temper, I had better not say the answer I have.
34. Do you sleep with a favorite blanket or pillow? Several satin pillows, thank you very much.
35. Favorite swimming hole? Lunari Lake is always lovely, any time of the year.
36. Slippers, socks, or do you go around barefoot around the house? Around my castle I wear boots, as I also do around Wren's house. I am only barefooted in my chambers, and only don slippers in my chambers, in colder temperatures.
37. What is on your mouse pad? My what?
38. What is the first thing you think when you wake up in the morning? What have the goblins done now?
39. Future Child's name? Jareth the second, for a male – unless something else were to strike my fancy, however unlikely that may be. For a female… that would depend on whom I am having the child with.
40. Do you like Thunderstorms? Yes, I do. They are strong, powerful, flashy, and are a force to be respected. I learned long ago to respect their power.
41. If you could have any job, what would it be? I would be the King of the Goblins – oh, wait, I already am. Wren, though, who has chosen this moment to remove her empeethree from her head, is mentioning something about being an escort and… ah, now she is laughing like a lunatic. I refuse to inquire more on the subject, and will state that I would not have any other occupation than I already have.
42. If you could have any hair color, what would it be? I already can have any hair color I wish. Personally, I chose to have my hair to be the color it is now, a pale gold, as it was from the moment of my birth, but I am more than capable of changing it, should I choose to do so.
43. Is the glass half empty or half full? Is there a difference between those? Oh, yes, I see. Well… is that not life? Both? There are always high and low moments. Life is what you make of it, is it not? Asking about a glass is just moronic.
44. What's under your bed? Nothing. Occasionally, a goblin or pixie. I keep my quarters immaculate, and that includes the area beneath my bed.
45. Your single, most intense pain? I would rather not say…
46. When was the last time you visited a Hospital? Some time back, actually, on business. It was not a pleasant experience.
47. Ketchup or Mustard? Either. I find both to be of interesting taste.
48. Hamburger or hotdog? Erm… I have not had the pleasure of ingesting a 'hot dog', so I will select hamburger. Hotdog… that does not sound very appealing.
49. What is your favorite season? I adore the warmth of summer, if you must know. I find it much preferable to remove articles of clothing than I do in adding more on, unless the occasion requires it.
50. What screen saver is on your computer, right now? I am not even going to attempt to answer this one…
51. Which high school stereotype are you? Jock, slut, outcast, geek, blonde, goth, goody-two-shoes, etc. I need to ask Wren about these… she says I would be the blonde jock. I will trust her expertise in this matter.
52. What is your favorite magazine? People. It is highly entertaining.
53. Favorite flavor of gum? No gum – it is not proper for a King to chew gum. Nasty stuff, it sticks everywhere, and can adhere to hair far too easily.
54. Favorite place to be? Any place that is quiet and relaxing.
55. Do you have an Innie or Outie? Excuse me?
56. Boxers or briefs? Neither! What kind of question is that?
57. Do you snore? Kings do not snore.
58. Do you sleep walk? Kings do not sleep walk!
59. Do you sleep talk? Kings do NOT talk in their sleep!
60. Do you sleep on your stomach, back, or side? I slumber on my back.
61. Would you ever pierce your tongue? Of all the wretched, horrid, disgusting ideas… why any person in their right mind, mortal or Fae, would chose to do that is absolutely beyond me…
62. Do you have, or have you ever had, braces? What? On my teeth? Whatever for?
63. If you could have any special power, what would it be? Ridiculous question. I have plenty of powers, and I do not need 'special' ones.
64. Do you like people to play with your hair? It would depend on who is doing the playing. Wren is more than welcome to attempt it – a goblin would die trying.
65. Do you wear a watch? A timepiece? No need. I can always reorder time, should I need to.
66. Do you like Pineapple? Oh, I remember that fruit. No, I am not overly fond of it.
67. What do you sleep in? A bed, of course.
68. Do you wear contacts or glasses? Neither, I have excellent vision.
69. Do you have a six-pack stomach? A highly defined one, if I do say so, myself.
70. What do you notice first about the opposite sex? Their expectations, naturally.
71. What do you think the opposite sex notices first about you? My title, my presence, the strength I radiate when I enter the room.
72. What are you wearing right now? Breeches, loose shirt, vest, medallion, and boots.
73. Do you talk to yourself? Kings do not talk to themselves… unless highly agitated.
74. Do you believe in love at first sight? Not always. Love is an enigma to me, I confess. I have yet to fully understand it, though I attempt to learn of it every opportunity I can. Love, instantly? Magic aside, I am not sure that is possible, but I suppose anything is possible. Never take things for granted, I say.
75. Do you like to party? Party… party? I… Yes, I do like to have special occasions. I admit I have been known to hold some highly thrilling galas, events of the year.
76. Are you double jointed? Of course.
77. Have you been to Disney Land? That is a Kingdom I am not familiar with…
78. Are you a morning or night person? Personally, I thoroughly enjoy mornings, but my work often requires me to be a 'night person'. As a result, I am, you might say, both. There is a good reason why Goblin Kings have the ability to rearrange time – without it, they would never rest, I assure you.
79. Do you remember your dreams every night? Oh, this is a pathetic question. Of course I do! And if I do not, I can always recall them with magic, at a later time. I am the Goblin King! I deal in dreams! This is so absurd… why did I agree to answer these?
80. Do you swear? Fluently, and in several different languages.
81. Is your bedroom clean? As previously stated, I keep it immaculate. My chambers are the lone place where goblins do not romp and wreak havoc. Subsequently, I keep it clean in contrast to the standard messes they make. Without that, I doubt I would keep my sanity.
82. Is your first or second toe longer? What a rude question to ask!
83. Have you ever bungee jumped? The correct question is, why would I care to? There are safer ways to risk my life.
84. Pink or Purple? Why not both?
85. Have you ever skinny dipped? Naturally, yes.
86. What's the dumbest thing you've ever done? I offered a young girl my heart without knowing hers, first. Apparently, I do not learn lessons of the heart well, for I have now done this twice. That lesson will doubtfully ever be fully learned, for the second time I did this, said girl returned my affections, and I have been rather content ever since. It may have been 'dumb' but it was worth it.
87. Do you keep secrets? That is no one's business but my own.
88. Do you have any crushes now? To what purpose? Do I have secret attractions to other females? Such is natural for any male, mortal or Fae. Do I seriously entertain such fantasies and attractions? I do not consider it. I adore Wren, therefore why do I need to waste time thinking of others when I have every chance to think of her?
89. Have you ever been in Love? I once thought so, but no, I do not believe I have previously been in love with another.
90. Have you ever cried for someone you love? Yes, of course. I am Fae, not heartless.
91. Have you ever gotten drunk? I change my mind regarding my answer to number eighty-six. Drowning sorrows and concerns in the bottom of a bottle is by far the most unintelligent thing I have ever done. I have long since decided that such actions were not worth the consequences they wrought.
92. Who are your best friends? Wren, first and foremost, followed by, in no particular order, Allie, Myanya, Dyer, and Tillan. I have, unfortunately, not seen the latter three in some time.
93. What's something you would change in your life? I believe I would have preferred keeping closer contact with Myanya, Dyer and Tillan. Besides that, I would not change anything. Though, perhaps, were such a change possible, I would remove Wren's aversion to ruffles… AKL;S;ASD/';jklklza WREN! Dropping a bound book in your pillow and then lobbing it at me was NOT NECESSARY!
94. What's something you would not change in your life? My instinctive sense of fashion. I have always been fashionable, and will remain so, if I may say anything about it.
95. What is the best feeling in the world? Spending quiet moments with someone dear to you. These moments have been too few in my life, and, having an increasing opportunity for such moments, I do what I can to savor them as much as I can.
96. What is the worst feeling in the world? Being bitten by a cockatrice on your backside after falling through briars to land on its den.
97. If you could be anyone, for one day, who would you be? I would not choose to be anyone but myself, but I think it would be rather intriguing to try living as Wren does, for one day.
98. What is something you always wear, and never take off? My medallion.
99. Five words that describe you are: regal, sophisticated, stylish, generous, unique.
100. Five words that describe someone you care about are: Feisty, belligerent, captivating, compassionate, lovely.
A/N: Wow, those were tough! I hope you all enjoyed Jareth's anwers - I did have fun writing them, tough though they were.
Hmm, I'm not sure where all the next chapters are going... though I do sense a few plot bunnies that are getting impatient... so, we'll see.
Oh, wait... Wren does have a vacation coming up - that should prove interesting!
So, as always, read and review!
Much love, Marti
