Hannibal the...um...the Hannibal...

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-Before we begin, would you care to explain why you are known is Hannibal? Is that, perhaps, your name?

Oh, no. My name is Loren the Traveler. To be honest, I'm not even sure why I'm called Hannibal. I've never met a Hannibal before and the name doesn't really suit me. Though, I have a feeling that I'm called Hannibal because of one of my past feats. I would very much prefer to be called Loren, however.

-This past feat, would you mind explaining it?

Uh...no comment?

-Right. Moving on, then. Might I ask how old you are, Mr. Loren?

My, that's a good question. I'd say about three...maybe four thousand years old?

-Really?

Hah! No. I'm two thousand and ninety-eight years of age.

-You are quite the jester, sir. Anyway, would you say you are an avid adventurer?

To be honest, not quite. I do enjoy going on adventures, yes, but it's more a necessity. As fun as sight-seeing is, I'm actually searching for something. What that something is, I don't know. I guess, if I had to answer that question, I would say I'm searching for a place to belong. It' been a lonely two thousand years and I wouldn't mind settling down once I find the right place or the right person to settle down with.

-I understand. Would you agree that you are a rather well-mannered, educated, and respectful individual?

Um...for the most part? No one is perfect, y'know? I guess I'm just another guy going about life as anyone would do. Kindness is a difficult feat but I'm capable enough. I've also had my fair share of moments that caused me to be thrown in a dungeon or a cell. I suppose, I am who I am. How others perceive me is their opinion and that's okay.

-Tell me, sir, are you a soldier?

Yes...a long time ago.

-Is that something you aren't keen on talking about?

No. It's not.

-Ah, very well. What do you do in your adventures?

Anything that puts money in my pocket, gives me a bed to sleep on, and fills my stomach. Why? Do you need your floors scrubbed? I've been known to put a mean shine on wood floors. I can even chop wood, if that's something you need.

-Oh, no. I was just asking. Mr. Loren, you are an immortal human. I'm sure you've seen great wonders, yes?

...yeah...