Kelly Nicolson
Romance Author
Sophie walks in at midday. She’s dressed in her work uniform. A grey and black trousers and t-shirt ensemble. Her blonde hair is in a ponytail with bangs that frame her face.
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She has pale skin, with a pink English rose undertone. Her eyes are light blue, her chin a little pointed and her lips are pink. She smiles politely as she sits down across from me, her hands clasped in her lap.
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She taps her black sneakered foot, waiting for me to start.
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ME: I’m going to ask you some basic questions about yourself. I know some will be obvious but please answer anyway.
SOPHIE: Sure. No problem.
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ME: Thank you. First question. What is your full name?
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SOPHIE: Sophie Hannah Lawrence.
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ME: How did your parents decide on your name?
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SOPHIE: My father picked it because it was his sister’s name. She died as a young girl.
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ME: How tall are you?
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SOPHIE: 5 ft 5
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ME: What colour is your hair?
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SOPHIE: Blonde
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ME: And your eyes?
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SOPHIE: They’re blue. (She smiles) These are really easy. I expected harder questions.
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ME: I’m forming your demographic info at the moment, but they shouldn’t ever get too complicated.
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SOPHIE: That’s good. I was nervous.
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ME: How much do you weigh?
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SOPHIE: Oof, spoke too soon. (She wrinkles her nose but answers anyway) Um… like 10 stone or there abouts.
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ME: Your birthday?
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SOPHIE: (She shuffles on her seat) It’s in February.
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ME: What’s your father’s name?
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SOPHIE: Ross
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ME: What’s your mother’s name?
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SOPHIE: I don’t have one.
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ME: What are your grandparents' names?
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SOPHIE: Beatrice and Edward. I never met them though.
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ME: Do you have any siblings?
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SOPHIE: (Shakes her head) No.
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ME: Where were you born?
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SOPHIE: I don’t know. I’m adopted. Nobody knows.
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ME: Where do you live now?
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SOPHIE: I have a small studio apartment. It’s tiny but (she shrugs) it’s fine.
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ME: Do you have any medical problems?
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SOPHIE: No
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ME: Any distinguishing marks?
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SOPHIE: I have a tattoo of birds on my side boob. (she smiles)
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ME: Are you religious?
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SOPHIE: No
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ME: What kind of car do you drive?
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SOPHIE: It’s a Peugeot 106. Blue
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ME: Do you have any pets?
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SOPHIE: No, but I want a guinea pig.
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ME: Are you married?
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SOPHIE: No.
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ME: Thank you, Sophie. That’s the end of part one. I’ll see you for part two.
She sighs, smiles and stands.
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SOPHIE: See you later.