I did manage to avoid being trampled by Sev when I offered him Giant Pygmy Tufted Bluejay Griffin feathers, but it was a near thing. I'm not even sure whether his potions were at a stopping point, but one moment he was in the dungeons and the next he was in front of me, panting in a way I'm sure will embarrass him when he thinks back on it in a few weeks. Needless to say, convincing him to help me with a Day of the Killer Quizzes for Lissa was the work of a moment...though I do really believe part of the reason for that is that he admires you tremendously.

In any case, it took a little longer than either of us had anticipated to get these together for you: one of the parchments kept spontaneously bursting into flames and then setting all the other parchments aflame. Sev had to enchant a quill to duplicate the results on another scroll, and after that same bit of parchment insisted on exploding over and over, we decided another quiz might be in order.

Still, we are very sorry for the delay and hope the wait will be worth it. Shall we, Sev? ::glubbing and splash of liquid into glasses:: Ah, wine...excellent idea. Lissa first, I think, Sev. ::slide of glass on ceramic and muttering:: Uh...Lissa, I'm not sure exactly what he just said---some of it seemed to be in languages I've never heard before---but I'm pretty sure he just leveled a few creative curses in the direction of the store leaseholders. So while we're enjoying our wine and quizzes, we can hope that important pieces of their anatomy are shriveling up and/or falling off. ::dark cackling and crackle of parchment:: Indeed. To the quizzes....

You Are Brilliant You are a true ideas person. No concept is too far out for you. You are constantly looking to improve yourself. You don't think you have all the answers. Art excites you. You try to bring it into your everyday life as much as possible. You have a few key interests that are borderline obsessions. You can't stop thinking about them!

The Bookstore Test

...So this is what my bookstore habits say about me, hmm? Not too far off. I especially love the bit about borderline obsessions---that's definitely how I'm starting to feel about my preoccupation with Arrow.

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Desert Dragon You like to have a family but not a clan. You mate for life. You find humans very amusing and like to play tricks on them. When it comes to battle, you are one of the strongest with your electric breath. You are a great protector, especially with hatchlings, and are as fast as thunder. You can be very stubborn and, a lot of the time, confusing. You love your territory, but if the only way to protect your family is to leave, you will do so.

What Type of Dragon Are You?

Yes! Desert Dragon! I would so love being the sort of dragon that protects her own and messes with humans and has thunder and lightning at her command. Awesome! ...Even if I *am* confusing. (Also, the above art is desert dragon alt by unded.)

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Gentleman Lord Hero The Gentleman Lord Hero is a man of good breeding, manners, and speech. He's easily bored and so always in search of something to take up his time and is not above seeking out any woman with whom to while away the hours. If you're patient and willing to keep him stimulated in thoughts and activities, you will find a man most willing to stay happily at home and while away his time with you.

Which Hero Is Your Best Match?

Well that's...ominous. Not that I disagree, mind you: I've suspected for some time now that my ideal man is a CEO-type, creative and commanding and extremely capable, but also prone to boredom and arrogance and, well, sociopathy. Which might explain my difficulty in finding someone with more of the good bits and fewer of the bad. :D Still, shouldn't a romance novel hero be a bit more pleasant?

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Leto Atreides II You are willing to sacrifice everything for the ones you love, you are determined, strong, a leader, and you are happy to see those around you in a world where they can shape their own destiny.

Which Dune Character Are You?

"They spoke to you of Desert Power. Well, I AM Desert Power!" Yeah! Not only a desert dragon, but Desert Power. I'm not entirely sure I'd really be Leto II, but since this is the role responsible for my love of James McAvoy, I'll take it! (Also, Lissa, this and the next quiz kinda play into one of my most vivid memories of working with you at B&N...can you guess?)

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Pandemic You are most suited for a Pandemic. A sickness that wipes out almost all of humankind, a Pandemic would put an end to humankind as we know it. You would have to avoid all other humans for years out of fear of infection, and even the wilds would only be mildly safe.

What Type of Apocalypse Are You Most Suited For?

Sounds awesome...but I could definitely handle the alone time, and it would be kinda cool to learn how to move through the wilds as undetected as possible. ...And there's my optimism turning a pandemic into an opportunity for developing nifty skills. Ha. (Have you guessed, Lissa? Let me know if I should tell you....)

And there you have it: some quizzes related to bookstores and favorite types of books and memories of Barnes & Noble. I know these won't make up for the loss, but Sev and I hope they offer a fun distraction, however short. We're thinking of you....