100 Questions
Part 1: The Basics
1. What is your full name?
Lena Alexander Luthor. Alexandra was my mother's middle name. Though I'm sure my father had other reasons to agree to letting me have it.
2. Where and when were you born?
January 1, 1990. I was born at LuthorCorp.
3. Who are/were your parents? (Know their names, occupations, personalities, etc.)
Lex Luthor and Contessa Erica Alexandra del Portenza.
I could probably write a few pages here about my parents - the both of them. But basically my father's a businessman and a politician - and according to some he's a sociopath but really doesn't billionaire politician just about cover it all?
That's probably not a fair assessment. My father is a brilliant man. I don't think there's any academic or intellectual pursuit that he's put his mind to that he's ever failed at. He's also very successful at business. When he decided to aim for the White House he did so with a single-minded determination that was impressive. It's not just science and business either, my father fences, he plays piano and paints as well. Everything he does he does well.
Dad is charming, witty, well traveled, successful and engaging. The downside being he's also a lying, manipulative, ego maniacal son of a bitch who has managed to betray or disappoint nearly everyone he's ever come in contact with. When my father loves you - he loves you and when he doesn't look out.
When my parents met my mother was the acting CEO for LuthorCorp while Dad was on the run from the police - seriously, it's a long story - anyway, she helped him hideout and they ended up getting married in a private ceremony on a yacht.
Mom was - well, my father's been married seven eight times and so far I think my mother's come the closest in being a match for him. Most of their marriage was spent playing the "Anything you can do I can do better" game. She was just as stubborn and sneaky as he is.
4. Do you have any siblings? What are/were they like?
If I'd filled this out not long ago I would have said "no" - or "probably not". I didn't grow up with siblings but the way my father goes through women I always figured there was a chance that I wasn't the only child he had.
But thanks to a little time-shifting and gene swapping - it turns out I have two brothers and a sister. David and Annabeth are the twins who are Dad, Julieta and Dani's and then there's Conner but that's a very long story and I don't think you'd believe it.
5. Where do you live now, and with whom? Describe the place and the person/people.
I've just moved into the townhouse in Boston. So far it's just me, but I'm thinking of getting a dog. The place is a five story townhouse on Beacon Hill. It's not small but it's not some sprawling Mc Mansion either. It needs a little work in the decorating department but I like the challenge of it. I love the kitchen. I don't care if I'm not a great cook it's beautiful and warm and feels like a home should.
6. What is your occupation?
Student.
7. Write a full physical description of yourself. You might want to consider factors such as: height, weight, race, hair and eye color, style of dress, and any tattoos, scars, or distinguishing marks.
I'm 5'9, I don't know how much I weigh right now but my clothes are looser than they used to be. So maybe 110ish? On the sliding scale of whiteness I'm very very white. I couldn't get my mother's dark hair or olive complexion, oh no, I got pale skin, red hair and freckles. I don't tan - I've never tanned - I go from white to pink to bright lobster red. SPF 1000 is my BFF. Green eyes. No tattoos. I guess the only really distinguishing marks I have are the freckles.
8. To which social class do you belong?
Let's put it this way? If there's a revolution chances are I'd be one of the ones put up against the wall first.
9. Do you have any allergies, diseases, or other physical weaknesses?
No.
10. Are you right- or left-handed?
Right-handed.
11. What does your voice sound like?
I'm not a good judge of that.
12. What words and/or phrases do you use very frequently?
"You can't be serious" and "No."
13. What do you have in your pockets?
I don't have pockets in these pants.
14. Do you have any quirks, strange mannerisms, annoying habits, or other defining characteristics?
I probably have a lot of quirks and mannerisms. But off the top of my head I'd say I'm a hair twirler. When I'm thinking, or especially nervous it's instinctive I just take one piece of hair and twist it around my finger. It's even better when other people do it. I suppose it's a safety thing.
I smoke more than a little. Again, it's a stress thing. I've quit three times in the past two years.
Part 2: Growing Up
1. How would you describe your childhood in general?
Traumatic and unhappy It was what it was.
I won't say it was flowers and puppies. But there are some good memories mixed in with the rest. I'd say that my actual childhood was the time I spent with my mother just the two of us while we were on the run traveling.
The rest of the time I was just a mini-adult in training.
2. What is your earliest memory?
My father sitting next to my crib humming to me.
3. How much schooling have you had?
Second year of college.
4. Did you enjoy school?
I like it. Especially now that I can focus on studying the things that really interest me.
5. Where did you learn most of your skills and other abilities?
I've taken lessons in piano since I could reach the pedals of the piano. There were art lessons, fencing lessons, when I got old enough to get my driver's license I had driving lessons.
6. While growing up, did you have any role models? If so, describe them.
I always looked up to my mother, or at least my memory of her.
7. While growing up, how did you get along with the other members of your family?
Things with my father have always been touchy I guess is the best word. He's a perfectionist about himself and he expects the same from me.
8. As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?
Free.
9. As a child, what were your favorite activities?
I loved dolls when I was a little girl. I had some really beautiful ones from all over the world. I used to make clothes for them with an old sewing machine that one of the nannies left when she got kicked out.
Sailing was something I always loved. The first time I took a sunfish out on my own I thought it was the most amazing sense of freedom ever.
10. As a child, what kinds of personality traits did you display?
Um...stubborn, sneaky, spoiled, demanding. I was a lot like my father.
11. As a child, were you popular? Who were your friends, and what were they like?
Not really. I had Normie and May. Quality always makes up for quantity, don't you think?
12. When and with whom was your first kiss?
I think I tried to give Normie cooties when we were little. Germ warfare. I am so a Luthor.
13. Are you a virgin? If not, when and with whom did you lose your virginity?
No. I didn't lose my virginity. I know right where I left it.
14. If you are a supernatural being (i.e. mage, werewolf, vampire), tell the story of how you became what you are or first learned of your own abilities. If you are just a normal human, describe any influences in your past that led you to do the things you do today.
Okay, it's like this... I was traded by my father to BRAINIAC - which is another long involved fucked up story. It's like a super computer downloaded itself into my brain when I was a baby and Dad being the upstanding guy he is traded me to the computer in exchange for Metropolis being protected against a future menace. When someone asked him how he could do it my father told them: "I have my city, my kingdom on the edge of tomorrow. As for my princess...I can always make another."
So - that actually defines us pretty well right there.
Anyway, eventually I came back and even though I had grown up in my time away I got - rebooted back to being a baby...
Not really a super power or anything but it seemed worth mentioning.
There's also the fact my mom is centuries old and is possibly immortal - Which might mean I am too but I'll be damned if I'm going to test it.
Part 3: Past Influences
1. What do you consider the most important event of your life so far?
Being happy.
2. Who has had the most influence on you?
For better or worse my father.
3. What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I'm still here?
4. What is your greatest regret?
That the people who were good to me and my mother when we were on the run were killed. None of them deserved that.
5. What is the most evil thing you have ever done?
Been my father's excuse to do evil things.
6. Do you have a criminal record of any kind?
I've been arrested twice. Once for a protest I was in and once for assaulting an undercover cop.
7. When was the time you were the most frightened?
When Jake was missing
8. What is the most embarrassing thing ever to happen to you?
I don't embarrass easily.
9. If you could change one thing from your past, what would it be, and why?
I would have my mother in my life.
10. What is your best memory?
Feeling loved.
11. What is your worst memory?
I don't want to discuss it.
Part 4: Beliefs And Opinions
1. Are you basically optimistic or pessimistic?
I'm a realist. Sometimes a harsh realist but still a realist.
2. What is your greatest fear?
Being unlovable. Being unwanted.
3. What are your religious views?
I tell people I don't believe in God but that's not entirely true. I want to believe in God. Sometimes I have an easier time of it than others.
4. What are your political views?
Independent.
5. What are your views on sex?
I need a more specific question than this lest you wind up with four rambling pages.
6. Are you able to kill? Under what circumstances do you find killing to be acceptable or unacceptable?
Yes, I am. I don't think it's a matter of being acceptable or unacceptable. It's - more than that.
7. In your opinion, what is the most evil thing any human being could do?
I don't know how to answer this. What's the scale here?
8. Do you believe in the existence of soul mates and/or true love?
Yes. ... and no. I think it's possible for a person to have more than one soul mate in their life. There are friends who are soul mates - they fit in your heart and in your life and you're never entirely complete without them. There can be family soul mates - the people who hold you together when nothing else makes sense. There are romantic soul mates too and maybe the soul mate you're dreaming about when you're 15 isn't the person you wind up with because we all grow up and the definition changes.
9. What do you believe makes a successful life?
Being happy.
10. How honest are you about your thoughts and feelings (i.e. do you hide your true self from others, and in what way)?
Not very. For the most part I'm not interested in sharing who I am with random people. It's much easier to be in front of the cameras when you've got the Luthor smile and nod going for you. It's like a protective veneer. Nothing can get in or out.
I'm choosy about who I trust.
11. Do you have any biases or prejudices?
I do.
12. Is there anything you absolutely refuse to do under any circumstances? Why do you refuse to do it?
There aren't very many absolutes in the world.
13. Who or what, if anything, would you die for (or otherwise go to extremes for)?
The people I love.
Part 5: Relationships With Others
1. In general, how do you treat others (politely, rudely, by keeping them at a distance, etc.)? Does your treatment of them change depending on how well you know them, and if so, how?
I'm not exactly known for being tactful, but in my defense there's a significant portion of the population of the world that are morons.
I like to think I'm a good friend.
2. Who is the most important person in your life, and why?
And the gold star goes to... Not really. There are a few people in my life who I love and trust and who I would give anything, do anything for.
3. Who is the person you respect the most, and why?
Again with "the most". I respect different people for different reasons.
4. Who are your friends? Do you have a best friend? Describe these people.
You know, the usual suspects. I think Normie probably wins at the "best friend" category just because he knows all of my deep dark secrets. Because there's a lot we've been through and because if I call him at 4am from lock up and ask for bail money? He waits until he's bailed me out before he mocks me.
5. Do you have a spouse or significant other? If so, describe this person.
I do. He's smart, he's beautiful, he makes me happier than I've been in... well, probably ever. I'm safe with him. He's a bit of a smart ass but he's also gentle and kind. He's someone who even if we weren't romantically involved, I would still consider a great friend and - you know what? I'm gonna need more room.
6. Have you ever been in love? If so, describe what happened.
I am. It's new.
7. What do you look for in a potential lover?
Road rash.
8. How close are you to your family?
I suppose you could say I'm close to my father. But that's not necessarily a good thing. But with my new family - the younger versions of my father, Julieta, Dani, David and Annabeth I'm learning how to be close.
9. Have you started your own family? If so, describe them. If not, do you want to? Why or why not?
No. Right now things are pretty in flux and I'm not thinking beyond next week or next month. I don't know if I really want to continue the Luthor family.
10. Who would you turn to if you were in desperate need of help?
Julieta and Dani. Jake. Normie and May. Annabeth and David.
11. Do you trust anyone to protect you? Who, and why?
See Above. Why? Because they're the most trustworthy people I know.
12. If you died or went missing, who would miss you?
See above.
13. Who is the person you despise the most, and why?
My father Those two fucking psychos Ian and Dani.
14. Do you tend to argue with people, or avoid conflict?
It depends on the person.
15. Do you tend to take on leadership roles in social situations?
I can but I find it exhausting. I would rather not.
16. Do you like interacting with large groups of people? Why or why not?
Same as above. I've done it most of my life, so you'd think it would be easy by now. Smile. Nod. Shake a few thousand hands. Remember a few million names. Ask about the wife when the mistress isn't around. Ask about the kids. Compliment the women. Flatter the men. Kiss cheeks. Pretend to make plans to see them soon. Move on. Rinse. Lather and repeat.
By the end of the night at one of my father's functions or fundraisers or awards dinners my feet are swollen, my face hurts from smiling my head is throbbing and all I want is to curl up and go to sleep.
17. Do you care what others think of you?
I'm human. Of course I care what people think about me. It's just that the degree I care is equally proportionate to how much I care about the other person.
Honestly I couldn't care less what strangers who read tabloids think of me.
Part 6: Likes And Dislikes
1. What is/are your favorite hobbies and pastimes?
Anything involving speed. I like cars, motorcycles, planes, boats. If it goes VROOM VROOM then I'm on it.
2. What is your most treasured possession?
The crystal bird my mother gave me.
3. What is your favorite color?
Green.
4. What is your favorite food?
Mexican or Chinese
5. What, if anything, do you like to read?
I tend to read some of everything. Lately I've been on a poetry kick mostly because that's all I've had the attention span for.
6. What is your idea of good entertainment (consider music, movies, art, etc.)?
Anything that moves me.
7. Do you smoke, drink, or use drugs? If so, why? Do you want to quit?
I smoke. I smoke way too much. I've done more than my share of drugs but lately I haven't been that interested in it.
8. How do you spend a typical Saturday night?
I don't have typical Saturday nights. Sometimes there's some event or function I have to go to, other times I've got a project to work on. Some Saturday nights I spend with friends.
9. What makes you laugh?
It's been a while since I've laughed.
10. What, if anything, shocks or offends you?
Surprisingly enough - a lot of things shock and offend me.
11. What would you do if you had insomnia and had to find something to do to amuse yourself?
Generally I read when I can't sleep or listen to music.
12. How do you deal with stress?
I smoke more. Eat less.
13. Are you spontaneous, or do you always need to have a plan?
I like to have a plan, but just as a starting point after that I don't mind changing the plan.
14. What are your pet peeves?
Stupidity and paparazzi.
Part 7: Self Images And Etc.
1. Describe the routine of a normal day for you. How do you feel when this routine is disrupted?
My normal routine hasn't been normal or routine lately and now that I'm moving it's changing even more.
2. What is your greatest strength as a person?
I'm very loyal to the people I care about.
3. What is your greatest weakness?
I don't trust people.
4. If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
Just one?
5. Are you generally introverted or extroverted?
Introverted.
6. Are you generally organized or messy?
Organized. Very organized.
7. Name three things you consider yourself to be very good at, and three things you consider yourself to be very bad at.
1. Design
2. Driving
3. Flying
1. Trust
2. Ice skating
3. Baseball
8. Do you like yourself?
For the most part, yes.
9. What are your reasons for being an adventurer (or doing the strange and heroic things that RPG characters do)? Are your real reasons for doing this different than the ones you tell people in public? (If so, detail both sets of reasons...)
I'm not really an adventurer.
10. What goal do you most want to accomplish in your lifetime?
I'd like to have my own clothing line.
11. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
I'm just trying to find my way through the next 5 minutes.
12. If you could choose, how would you want to die?
...interesting question.
13. If you knew you were going to die in 24 hours, name three things you would do in the time you had left.
...have sex, eat a ton and go for a bike ride.
14. What is the one thing for which you would most like to be remembered after your death?
Being the exception to the Luthor rule.
15. What three words best describe your personality?
Stubborn. Proud. Curious.
16. What three words would others probably use to describe you?
Arrogant. Spoiled. Aloof.