Pamela Turner:
Hello and welcome. As you may know, I have an interview with Xariel and Karla Black, my hero and heroine from my urban fantasy/paranormal Death Sword, over at GraveTells. Gabriel and Metatron complained they hadn’t been asked so I agreed to give them some air time here. Besides, the sight of Gabriel swinging that damn scythe is too nerve wracking. Gabriel, Metatron, welcome. Please tell us a little about yourselves.
Metatron:
Thank you for having us. (To Gabriel) Put the scythe away. Thank you. I’m Metatron, king of angels and overseer of the angels of death. I report to Azrael, the archangel of death, who gives me a list of those who are to die that day. I pass these on to my subordinates.
Gabriel:
I’m Gabriel, better known as the messenger angel of the Annunciation. But my other roles are as an angel of death as well as a warrior angel. I collect the souls of young people.
Metatron:
He forgot to mention he’s a damn good chess player. Practically grand master.
PT:
Metatron, I’ve heard there’s some dissension in your ranks. How do you deal with that?
Metatron:
I prefer to let my charges work their problems out themselves. If the situation becomes too difficult, I’ll step in but these arguments usually don’t last.
Gabriel:
Tell that to Xariel. I think he’s still pissed off at me even after all these years.
Metatron:
Well, to be honest, you do have a tendency to act like you’re better than him. Of course, we all know how you feel about Xariel.
Gabriel:
What? Metatron, stop spreading rumors. There is nothing going on between Xariel and me. Besides, he’s in a relationship with Karla.
Metatron:
For now...
PT:
Gabriel, you actually like Xariel?
Gabriel:
I like him but I don’t “like” him.
Metatron:
(Rolls eyes) And you are so in denial. If Xariel didn’t have those curses placed on him, you’d probably be scheming to get rid of Karla as much as Samael is.
Gabriel:
Can we please change the subject?
Metatron:
Well, you were the one who complained Xariel and Karla got all the attention.
Gabriel:
(Throws up his hands) I’m sorry I ever opened my big mouth.
PT:
Let’s move on. This question’s for both of you. How do you think Karla is doing as a half-human angel of death?
Metatron:
Better than I expected. Xariel is a remarkable teacher and mentor. Of course, I know something about her that no one else does. But I’m not going to reveal it. You’ll have to wait.
Gabriel:
I agree with Metatron. Karla is proving to be a capable angel of death. Surprising, given her human attributes. She’s fiercely loyal to those she cares about. I admire that about her, even if she is an insolent brat sometimes.
Metatron:
He’s never happy.
PT:
Right! Before you both set off World War 3, what’s your take on Samael?
Gabriel:
Too dangerous to be left running around. I’m not worried for myself, but Xariel and Karla are vulnerable. (Glares at Metatron) Thanks to you.
Metatron:
How many times do I have to tell you, I had no choice? But you’re right. I only hope they can deal with Samael when the time comes.
PT:
Karla and Xariel have also indicated Samael’s dangerous. If this is true, why do you keep him around?
Metatron:
He’s an angel of death as well as chief of satans. And as an angel of death, he reports to me. Samael also knows the consequences if he steps out of line.
Gabriel:
He just doesn’t care about the consequences.
PT:
Point taken. Well, our time here is about up. I’d like to thank you both again for stopping by.
Metatron:
Thank you for accommodating us. Hope we haven’t been too difficult.
PT:
No. Not at all. Well, to quote The Prisoner, “Be seeing you.”
Gabriel:
Likewise.
PT:
Good bye, folks. Thanks for checking out these interviews. :-)