Charlotte and Seth got the opportunity to put the members of TCO's questions to Jasper. If you want to learn more about our resident southern gentleman, Read On!
Charlotte:
So we have the pleasure of being in the company with the strangely wonderful, newly re-married Jasper Whitlock Hale. Tell us how it feels to be the first person to face the questions that come directly from the public.
Jasper:
Honestly? I'm not too sure. I think that had I been human I may have been nervous. But currently? I haven’t the foggiest. I'm not good with questions about myself..
Seth:
You'll be fine, don't worry. *smiles* Our first question is from Angela Weber. She would like to know about your human life. Can you tell us what you remember of it?
Jasper:
Wow that’s a question to start with... My human memories are sketchy at best, but I think I can fill in some detail. I was born in Houston, Texas, My father owned a ranch and my mother was a house wife. When I was born my mother sank into a depression and then when I was a little older, she had my sister Lily. I don't remember too much about her except she was beautiful and I adored her very much.
What I do remember was being fond of school, and books, I loved books. I also remember being quite the charmer as my father put it. But no one ever stuck for me.
Seth:
How about your time in the Army? Could you tell us about it?
Jasper:
When I was 17 I joined the Southern Confederate Army and likewise my charisma and love of the plan made me an easy choice for Major. It was then when I was almost 20, whilst serving just outside the city that I ran into Maria... the rest, as they say, is history.
Charlotte:
So Jasper you moved through the arm ranks fairly quickly for a young man, do you feel that you were made to grow up too quickly?
Jasper :
I don't know, I suppose so, and yet I remember always being old for my age, I was made to look after Lily from a young age so I guess I grew before the Army. I saw things as many do in times of war, and that definitely hardened me but as far as I am concerned I was grown before then.
Seth:
And after you met Maria, you were changed by her and worked with her?
Jasper:
*Frowning slightly* Ah yeah, you could say that.
Seth:
Then, of course, you met Alice. *smiles*
Jasper:
*Smiles wider, visibly brighter.* After some time I did, yes.
Seth:
So, how did you two meet exactly? Our readers love a romantic tale.
Jasper:
In a way you could call it that. More like hope though. See I was travelling down in Philadelphia when the rain started, not wanting to be caught in it, being that I only had the clothes on my back, I stepped into this dinner at the risk of all inside, and when I looked up there she was, she most beautiful woman I had ever seen, she was tiny and yet so beautiful, my breath caught.
But she was still one of our kind. And I had been taught to be weary of our kind, no matter how civil they seem, so when she came to me I was quite shocked at how much love there seemed to be within her, for me. It was curious, I had never felt anything like that and she felt it all for me, even though I had never met her in my existence.
Seth:
So it was love at first sight?
Jasper:
From the moment she looked at me, and the moment I felt that pure emotion, I knew I had found my reason for going on. And when her small hand touched mine it was like fire over my skin, her voice was like an angel and I knew. I just knew I was meant to be with her. I didn't even know her name, and yet this girl held me completely in the palm of her hand. Needless to say I was kinda whipped. *Grins*
Seth:
Aww. That's so sweet. If only we all had a story like that to tell.
Charlotte:
Ok boys. Now I hate to be the one to break up all the mushy love stuff but... well it has to be done!
Jasper:
*Rolls eyes at Charlotte, clearing my throat in a very manly way* please continue.
Seth:
*looks disappointed, was enjoying the mush*
Charlotte:
So to put it bluntly your diet now Cullen style is very different from your earlier days. Lisa Collins wants to know how difficult it was for you adjusting to this new veggie style way of life.
Jasper:
*Shifting slightly in an old habit, scratching the back of my neck* Well... Let’s just say that in my time I have taken many lives, I drank a lot of human blood... and even when I was at my lowest point, I never dreamed of not drinking from humans, so the moment that Alice told me of the Cullen’s I was skeptical at best, but swore to make her proud. Little did I know, it was easier said than done... When you've spent your life getting blood from any human any time you want, the prospect of having them off-limits is quite difficult for me.
Even after so long, I slip up. The scent never stops enticing me and my self restraint is not endless. So being surrounded by humans and not being allowed to taste... it’s like having a glass of water dangled before you in the driest of droughts and not being able to drink from it even as the condensation entices you to the point of near madness. At some point you will grow tired of waiting for that oasis and you will slip up. Or, you will move on.
For me it is mostly the former. I can't begin to describe how hard it is for me not to harm anyone. So instead I take extra precautions, hunting more frequently than others and the like... but the thirst is never fully quenched. So it’s easier for me to stay away from humans all together.
Charlotte:
Well I can honestly say Jasper, I do not know how you do it, trust me readers it’s not an easy thing to give up... And poor Seth is looking a little tense sitting here between the two of us...
Jasper:
Sorry man.
Seth:
*coughs* Yeah... It's okay...
Charlotte:
So I am intrigued to know, would you ever be tempted to revert back to your old ways for good?
Jasper:
I'm not going to lie and say there is not temptation; however I doubt if I could I would go back. Like I said, I do this for Alice, this is what she wants and as long as this is what she wants I will give it to her. So no. Not at the moment.
Charlotte:
So do you think we could convince Alice to convert to the true way of life? I mean, surely she would do anything to be with you and make you happy.
Jasper:
*shakes my head* She says she would, and I am sure if I truly asked... but it would not be what she wanted. Alice has so much compassion and love for these humans, and if we were to convert then she would be destroying what she believes in, we would be forced to leave the Cullen’s, our family... I could never ask that of her.
*chuckles after a second* Besides, she's stubborn, that one. She wouldn't fall for that easily.
Charlotte:
Oh I am sure you could work your magic Mr. Whitlock.
Seth:
*laughs* I'm sure. Now... we have some quick fire questions for you.
Jasper:
*Smirks slightly* Sweet. Bring it on Wolf Boy.
Seth:
Right. What is your favorite thing to do in your alone time?
Charlotte:
Keep it clean.
Jasper:
*Rolls eyes at Charlotte* Well Seth, contraire to what Charly thinks I do in my spare time, I like to read or to play my guitar.
Seth:
*nods* Your guitar. I heard you've named it, are the rumors true?
Jasper:
*Chuckles* Kinda a joke actually *Looking rather embarrassed* I lost a bet and Emmett made me name the guitar...
Seth:
What did you name it?
Jasper:
*Scratching at the back of my neck again and muttering* Bettsy.
Charlotte:
Bettsy? Now would she be named after anyone special?
Jasper:
*Shakes my head, looking down slightly* No...
Charlotte:
*raises eyebrow* well we wont push you on that one
Jasper:
*sighs* if you must know, it was after the girl who held my first kiss... next question?
Seth:
Jacqui wants to know: what could you not live without? Apart from Alice.
Jasper:
Honestly? I couldn't say there was anything that I truly treasured to the point of never living without it... Physical possessions are not important to me... So I suppose that my family would be a big part, however I couldn't say I could not live without them... I love them all dearly but if it came to the point where I had to leave, I would.
Seth:
Oh, interesting. We have one more question left. Actually it's more of a request. Janelle would like to know: what is your favorite song to play on your guitar and is there a chance you may give us a rendition of it in chat?
Jasper:
*Chuckles* I think of all songs I plan my favorite song would be 'Time of your life', The hit by Green Day. It allows me to use my vocals too and Alice seems to like the way I sing so... and to answer that last question, it is doubtful, I am sorry but unlike my brothers I prefer to stay outside of the spotlight.
Seth:
Are you sure? The members and our readers will be very disappointed. Maybe you'll think about it?
Jasper:
I could certainly think about it... perhaps for a special event.
Seth:
We can't wait. *grins* That’s all we have for you Jasper. Thank you very much for giving us your time to answer the reader's questions, I'm sure they are very grateful too.
Charlotte:
Well Jas it has to be said you have been a very willing first interviewee and probably one of the hottest at that. *winks*
Jasper:
*Laughs* Hey now, just remember I'm taken.
Seth:
You have the last word, anything else you want to add?
Jasper:
Nothin' really just thank you all for asking me such questions and I hope that I have answered them to the point where you have more understanding of my past... Um... yeah... that’s it. Thank you.
