Meet My Character: Peri McSmith
I’m re-posting a character interview here I did a while ago for Tali Spencer’s blog. Enjoy!
State your name for the record.
My name is Perin McSmith, but I
go by Peri. What’s this all about anyway?
This is a standard
Union Navy security screen. It is required before civilian travel on any Union
Navy starship. Please state your destination.
The Degan Homeworld, in the Ursa Major Alpha system.
Yes. Alpha Ursae Majoris IV. What is your business there?
I’m relocating there. My best
friend Devin lives there with his family.
Do you personally know any Degans?
Of course. I’ve met Devin’s husband Bastian several times.
And I met Bastian’s uncle Beshel and a couple of Beshel’s co-workers.
Beshel Drago, Degan Federation Chief Investigator?
Yeah… I guess that’s his work title.
Why are you asking me about him?
As I’m sure you’re
aware, Degans are not members of the Galactic Planetary Union. If you have a
relationship with a ranking member of a foreign government, that would be
something Union Security would need to know. So what is your relationship with Chief Beshel Drago?
I wouldn’t say we have a relationship, because ew. He’s not really my type. I mean,
he’s kinda hunky, but his personality…
When was your last contact with Chief Beshel Drago?
I haven’t had any contact
with Beshel, if you’re trying to imply something. I haven’t seen him since… Um…
He was supposed to help me pack up Devin’s apartment, but… We were supposed to
order Chinese and pack. He didn’t show up…?
You don’t sound sure, Mr. McSmith.
Well, to be honest, I don’t remember anything about that
night at all. When I think about it, it gives me a migraine. I don’t know.
Describe Beshel Drago.
He’s a Degan, so you know… big, muscular, seven-foot fur-covered
beast. He’s very serious, severely lacking in any sort of pleasantries, not to
mention spontaneity… If you run a bioscan on him, you’ll find he is missing a
funny bone.
You are aware the “funny bone” isn’t an actual bone in the human body.
Oh my god. Are you sure you don’t know Beshel, because you
might be his twin. So am I clear for travel or what?
We’ll be in touch, Mr. McSmith.
The Degan Paradox: Galactic Conspiracies Book 3
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