Q&A - Charon

Hello everyone!

I've elected to do more character questionnaires this round for bonus content, because I found quite a few questions I rather liked. I'd almost call this the 'Dispositional' questionnaire, because it's a lot of self-reflecting on personality and relationships with others, as well as some reflection on the past. 

First up for this set is Charon, and I do think some of the answers are pretty informative, if I may say so.

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1. What is your greatest desire?

To be redeemed, and live a quiet life without guilt.

2. Who was the most important person in your formative years?

I think perhaps my lack of close connection with anyone might have contributed to my later struggles. And yet in my second set of ‘formative years’ when I became who I am now, the answer is unambiguously Hades.

3. What would you tell the younger version of yourself, if you could talk to them now?

Slow down. You are drunk on power and the approval of people who do not matter. Look more closely, and see the harm you are doing. Stop, before it is too late.

4. What sorts of people are you most easily drawn to?

I don’t think there’s a particular rhyme or reason to my affinities, that I’ve noticed. The people I am closest with occupy a wide spectrum of traits. That said, I suppose I get along easiest with quiet, contemplative sorts, perhaps because I tend to act as one now myself.

5. How would you say you react to stress?

Poorly. I’m better at managing it these days, but I can be both temperamental and high-strung, believe it or not. That said, I find some comfort in being a calming presence for others in times of mutual stress, so I suppose the answer very much depends on how much, and whether I am the only one feeling it.

6. Of those in your inner circle, who do you feel closest to?

Hades.

7. Of those in your inner circle, who do you find yourself clashing with most often?

This is an interesting question. Purely on merit of personality, I should say Hermes or Pyri. And the person I disagree with most often is probably Alekto. And yet in spite all of that, if you use the word ‘clash’ I might actually have to say Hekate. It’s not a bad thing, but there it is nevertheless.

8. Do you have any daily rituals or routines?

The rhythm of rowing is something I find very soothing, and I endeavor to do at least some of it every day. I also regularly take walks, or go swimming. And of course I bathe daily, which is a very pleasant experience, and one I try to keep unhurried by other circumstances.

9. Of the four temperaments, which one or two would you say are most dominant in your personality?

Melancholic, these days. A vast improvement.

10. What part of your personality gets you into the most trouble?

My tendency to feel things deeply and with very little provocation compared to others, I would imagine.