Topic: Sixteen Questions With Kitty Helston

Paige Connelly

Date: 2010-07-07 07:10 EST
http://i738.photobucket.com/albums/xx21/dfenner_photo/Paige_3.jpg Paige Connelly Staff Reporter

Welcome again to our Sixteen Questions series. This week, we have a treat for you, my friends. That's right, Ex-Governor Kitty Helston. Grab that coffee, folks and settle in.

1> How long have you been in RhyDin" Kitty scratched her chin with her claws as she thought for a moment, then chuckled. "It's been about fourteen years. Hardly seems that long sometimes. Other times it feels like it's been way more."

2> What is the one thing about life in RhyDin that you love" Only one thing" Kitty eyed me up then with a wicked grin. "Well since my husband and children are obvious answers, I'll have to say the way I was able to be entirely myself here. No need to hide anything."

3> Is there anything about RhyDin that you would change" Now she outright snickers. "Yes. I would love to have one whole week without some cracked in the mind jerkweed feeling the need to ruin my relaxing evening!" I wonder which jerkweed she was referring to, but did not ask.

4> Would you ever consider being the Governor again? "Ah....yes. The Governor thing." Kitty shrugged a shoulder then. "I've thought about it. Nearly ran this past election, but decided not to. I like Dris though. I think I'll wait a year or three and see how he does."

5> What is the most challenging thing about being married to Tass" Kitty's gaze tilts to the side as she gets the most positively wicked grin. "You want the honest answer" Yes" Then it's the lack of sleep. He doesn't sleep....ever. If it weren't for catnaps I'd be completely off my rocker."

6> What do you think makes for a successful relationship" Kitty shook her head, then looked up towards the sky before speaking. "So many here go into relationships and expect some sort of storybook happily ever after. That doesn't exist. And it's that very expectation that makes all these quick marriages end just as quickly. Tass and I waited over a year to get married from the time I said yes. And now it's been over a year since we got married and we're both still quite blissfully happy. So I guess it boils down to patience. Not just in each other, but in doing what it takes to be with each other."

7> Who do you think is fascinating to watch' Kitty curled a clawed finger under her chin as she rested her elbow on the arm of her chair, staring intently at me. "Everyone is fascinating if you watch them long enough, m'dear."

8> What is something most people don't know about you? What do they miss when meeting you? Her hand then lifts to wave about dismissively. "Oh, I'm sure there's plenty they don't realize at first. After all, quite a few are too busy staring at my chest or my tail during those vital first impression moments. But in all honesty, I'm a fairly open book. I have no secrets of my own."

9> If you knew you were going to be stranded on a deserted island - what 5 things would you take with you? "Umm...a boat and a paddle?" Kitty laughed at her first answer. "Not an option' Darn. What about Tass" Can I take him' No' Ohhh....if I was forcefully stranded and alone, what would I want to be there" Hmmm.." then she thought while a claw tapped her bottom lip. "A boot knife, a sword or large blade of some sort, a flint stone, a canteen or flask of some sort, and one of those nifty bottomless bags." Kitty then looked at me, I must've been making some sort of odd expression. "I guess you could say I have some experience in the matter."

10> What do you admire most about your best friend" "Skid" Well, when he's around, I have to say I love his ability to be so in touch with his inner child." Kitty then snickered. "He also makes a great lap warmer."

11> Who is your favorite bartender" Kitty thought about this for a long moment before answering. There are quite a few fine bartenders to choose from. "Favorite bartender. I think that would have to be Antonio Falconne. He knows all my favorite drinks, and we've known each other for years. Doesn't mean I wouldn't clean his clock if I thought he needed it. But I only had to do that once." I opened my mouth to ask the obvious question but Kitty was a step ahead. "No, I won't tell you why." And I was hoping for a juicy tidbit to share with you! Sorry, folks.

12> Do you like sweets" What kinds of sweets are your favorites" "Chocolate." There wasn't a glimmer of hesitation on this answer. Then again, what woman doesn't like chocolate"

13> Who is your favorite caller" "Well Tass, of course!" Kitty then snickered again. "Oh, you mean other than him. Then that would likely be either Imp or Misty."

14> How do you feel about marshmallow" "The white gooey things I see people flinging around lately' They're....alright I guess." She crinkled her nose. "Not exactly my thing."

15> How big is your tab at the Inn" Kitty lifted a finger before answering this one. "I don't have a tab. I always make sure my drinks get paid for one way or another."

16> Have you ever fed the stew" Kitty wiggled that finger then as she tried to clarify. "Fed something to the stew" Yes, actually. We had a zombie infestation while I was Governor, and I threw it at them. I'm not sure how many it took out, but I know it didn't fight going back into the pot afterwards." I'm not sure I'd want to know what is really in that stew, do you?