This is inspired by an interesting technique for developing characters, namely by "interviewing" them.

It was a little awkward, to say the least, considering I’m practically talking with someone that doesn’t exist in my head. It also doesn’t help that I’m not much of a people person, God knows there's nothing more terrifying to me than small talk.

But nonetheless, I was curious enough to try it, and I actually found it quite intriguing. Especially since it gave me more insight into Rita I haven't really considered. But I think what I like most is how organic and fluid this reveals information about her, probably better than a standard character sheet.

Though that being said, this was quite difficult, since I didn’t have any specific topics in mind beforehand. I was just winging it. I also confess that certain things, like detailing Rita’s origins, was rather boring to me. And it probably shows. I’ll probably do a followup down the line, if not a revision.

To help keep better track of the conversation, the interviewer talks in single quotation marks.