Int.: |
How many people have you been close to? |
Anon.: |
(shrugging) I never count. |
Int.: |
What do you like most about approaching someone, then sticking your proboscis under their skin? |
Anon.: |
It's a sort of intimacy, I suppose. |
Int.: |
Don't you worry about disease? |
Anon.: |
Not really. Insect life is short. Human life is not much longer. |
Int.: |
So tell me a bit about your background. |
Anon.: |
I grew up in an industrial sewer and wriggled around for a while, then popped out of the water in mid-summer. And hey, here I am! |
Int.: |
When did you get your wings? |
Anon.: |
I'm no angel. When I left the water, they just appeared. Okay, I had to let go of my former self. However, that is not hard to do. That is the advantage of being small and knowing it. |
Int.: |
What's your goal in life? |
Anon.: |
Survival. Sometimes I feel like I'm just part of a giant food chain and don't really matter. However, life has its moments of satisfaction: I have slurped some very rich blood. |
Int.: |
How do you handle humans? |
Anon.: |
Simple. Keep away during the day, then attack at night. Darkness is my ally. Who can resist warm flesh? |
Int.: |
Do you feel optimistic about the future? |
Anon.: |
Yes and no. Life is dark and savage, but somehow insects always stay on top. Why?
Ironically, because we're at the bottom. It's an interesting paradox. |
Int.: |
Any final message? |
Anon.: |
Even though life sucks, don't worry. Stick to your point. And don't get trapped in any webs.
Finally, watch out for bird-brains – they often swoop down and trying to scoop up more than they can actually handle. |