This room is decorated in a Gothic style, with black velvet hangings on the obsidian walls and ebony furniture; a wrought-iron bedframe, swags of stark white silk hanging from its rails, is also draped with black velvet. Sitting at the heavy, ornately carved desk in the near corner is Lord Jet, looking over the contents of several file folders. He glances up as you enter, then swivels his chair a little to give his full attention to the guests. Though he's astonishingly handsome, looking like a marble archangel, his face is expressionless, perfectly composed.

Hello, Dianna-san. Interview time, is it?

That's right. You're actually ready?

::He taps a small leather-covered notebook that sits on the corner of his desk:: I took a note of the appointment. Please, do go ahead.

Okay . . . can you state your name and rank?

Lord Jet, third in command of the Intelligence Corps under Lord Hiddenite.

What's your birthdate, and how old are you?

I stepped from the Vortex Mirror on approximately February 16, 2.75 billion years ago.

Your height and weight?

I stand 6'2", and weigh about 180 pounds, Terran standard.

::Grinning a little and looking at his cascade of shimmering hair:: How about the color of your hair and your eyes?

::he runs a hand back through the long, sleek tresses:: My hair, obviously, falls about to my waist and is jet-black; my spouse loves to play with it. ::a rare shadow of a smile touches his gorgeous face:: My eyes, though, are decidedly odd in that they don't match my stone's color. Instead of black, they're an intense green.

What sort of duties do you have?

As the third-in-command of Intelligence, it's my job to keep the service running on a day-to-day basis. I hand out assignments, receive reports, and keep the filing system in order. ::he clears his throat briefly:: I must say that it's a good thing that I'm in charge of the filing system, considering that when I joined the service, I discovered Hiddenite didn't even have one. It took me about a hundred years to get everything organized . . .

::Giggles faintly:: Don't let him hear you complaining. What powers have you got?

Like all of the Gemlords, I am telepathic, though I'm not gifted with more than the most rudimentary empathy. I can levitate myself and others, and I teleport in a swirl of black lightning. I'm one of the few who can actually teleport other living beings from place to place without going along myself; the ability to "retrieve" others comes in very handy at times, especially if a mission goes awry. My personal forcefield is a sphere of translucent smoky-black. ::he leans back in his chair, steepling his fingers in front of him:: I can say, with a great deal of assurance, that I am quite possibly the finest archer among the Gemlords. My favored weapon is a longbow, though I am proficient with other types. In addition to my other skills, I am also clairvoyant and clairaudient--able to see and hear over distance. It comes in quite handy at times.

I bet it does. Do you have any hobbies?

I enjoy practicing my archery skills, of course; Lady Turquoise and I have had a sort of friendly rivalry going for quite some time. I like to work in the garden, and I especially love spending time with my spouse. I'm also fond of playing piano and organ, as well as writing poetry and singing. ::the corner of his sensual mouth quirks:: I'm told I have quite a stunning singing voice.

::Giggles:: Judging by your speaking voice alone, I'd have to agree. Hmm . . . that's twice now that you've mentioned your spouse . . .

Alexandrite. ::another of those rare, ghostlike smiles; his vivid green eyes warm at the mention:: In common parlance, I "swing both ways"; Alex would be an excellent match for me on that alone, and indeed, that was what first attracted me millennia ago. However, in the time that we've kept company, I've discovered so much about my sweet Alex--I am truly happy, and deeply honored to be the husband of such a wonderful, brilliant soul.

It sounds like you're a very lucky guy.

I certainly believe I am. And, I confess, I'm totally, helplessly, blissfully in love.

That's very sweet. ::Smiles:: What likes and dislikes do you have?

I like peace, quiet, and order; I'm a very organized sort of person, and I appreciate that quality in others. I'm also fond of clear, moonlit nights--especially when I can take walks with Alex and just enjoy the company and the beauty of the world around me. On the other hand, I'm not at all fond of chaos and disorder. ::a faint, wry smile:: I've that particular prejudice in common with Commander Jadeite. Neither of us usually enjoy very social occasions such as parties. I've also been told that I seem rather unenthusiastic about sharing personal information about myself with others . . .

::Giggles:: Thanks for indulging us, anyway.

::A gracious nod, his long black hair shimmering:: Enjoy your visit to the rest of the Tower . . . and if you see Alex, do say hello for me. ::a quick wink, and he looks back down at the papers on his desk::