First Person Survey for: Djali

Name Given at Birth: Djali Lunessa Boleyn

Nicknames: The captain of the guard calls me Kid, and my brothers call me lazy.

Hometown or where you were born:  I was born in the gypsy camp, wherever it happened to be that day.

Current Residence:  I have been staying in the convent at the Chapel of Whitehall.

Age: I have seen sixteen summers so far.

Class:  I am a gypsy; we are a class unto our own.

What do you do, your main function in life/society: I do whatever my father asks of me. In the morning I do the washing and mending, and I cook the meals. I have been learning to read and to write very well to please my father, but I would much rather be dancing. And now I know father is looking for a husband for me-- he is counting on grandsons.

Have you ever gone skinny-dipping / do you know how to swim: I do know how to swim; it is something you pick up after having been thrown in the river several times by your brothers. And as for the rest, well I do believe with is what gypsies call bathing!

Do you make fun of people: Absolutely all of my brothers. But do not feel for them, I get my share as well.

Favorite Color: I love the bright shade of purple that my aunt, her majesty, has the privilege of wearing. Every time I see it I think of her!

Have you ever committed or been convicted of a crime: My brothers accuse me of everything. But really, I am the innocent one.

Closest friends/How did you meet: Esmerelda is probably the closest thing to a sister that I have, and my very best friend in the world. She knew my mother, and we have been friends since the very start. Now she is known to the far reaches for her dancing and all I can do is look up to her. Xavier is a friend as well; being so close to Esmerelda makes this so. I love him just like a brother, because you can never have too many. He looks after Esmerelda while we are apart and I am thankful for it. Most of my other friends are all members of my family.

One Pillow or two: I have many many pillows to chose from, so it shouldn't be a question of how many but more of a, which one?

Pets: I have no pets of my own- the chapel would not allow them. But from time to time I do enjoy her Majesty's lemurs.

Favorite Type of Music: Gypsy drums and violins. I want to be able to dance with it! The dreary chapel chants are no good for it.

Hobbies/Pastimes: Flirting, Dancing, Flirting, Avoiding work and my brothers

Personal Hygiene: I must smell better than all of the boys in my family at any given time, and so I wash regularly.

Favorite Food: I love mulberries! Not only are they sweet, but they turn everything the most lovely shade of purple!

Are your parents alive, do you get along with them: My mother is passed on, but my father, the Maestro, is alive and I do love him very much. Though I do wish he would stop treating me like a child.

If your parents are dead, when and how did they die: My mother, Luna, died at my birth.

Favorite place to relax: I relax anywhere that my brothers, and my chores, cannot find me!

Favorite Holy Day / Why: I adore the Harvest Festival! I have traveled to Canterbury every year just for this festival. Father thinks it is a very important time. He even allowed me to take a break from my studies in Whitehall to travel back to Canterbury for this day! This is the day where I am allowed to play and have fun! And this year, I am going to dance with Esmerelda, I just know it!

Favorite Drink: I enjoy hard cider on those chilly autumn mornings.

What's your bedtime: I sleep whenever I have finished all of my -many- chores.

What, if anything, do you usually wear on your feet: While with my father I wear simple sandals that are easy to move in.

Are you married or single: Single unfortunately. My father thinks I am such a child!

Do you have a family / who are they: I am a Boleyn, my family is gigantic! There is my father, The Maestro, he orchestrates the gypsy caravans, along with many other things. He is a knight as well, and does many things to help the King. My oldest brother is Martino, we pick at each other constantly, and even though I tell him otherwise, I believe he will do an excellent job of leader of the camp one day. My Aunt is Queen Elenor, and I admire her so much. My favorite times at the chapel were the ones where she had come to visit me. My Godmother is the gypsy Rosa Lee. There are also Belladonna and Mandrigora, my crazy aunts. I would love to steal away with them if I could, but I know father would never allow it!

Favorite Entertainment: I love to dance! And I also love to watch my brothers look for me when I am avoiding work.

Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I love to run missives for father. IT gives me ample opportunity for adventure and mischief.

Least Favorite Subject in School or Chore growing up: I do not like my schooling. I would much rather be dancing with the Troupe Festivale.

Favorite Sport: I enjoy the gambling games my brothers play, though I have never been to skilled with them. I also love to play Hide-and-Seek. Because they can never find me!

Most Humiliating Moment: It was during my first week at the convent, and during the Sunday morning mass I because so distracted with the beautiful colored glass window that I missed the fact that all of the other girls where kneeling when I was standing. So, I knelt down as fast as I could, but alas! they were all rising. I was a step behind for the rest of service, and looking such a fool! I thought Mother Superior would never let me live it down! Now I am completely afraid of falling a step behind in anything I do.

Proudest Moment: My proudest moment so far was when father told me that this year at the Harvest Festival he would allow me to dance with Esmerelda. It means so terribly much to me.

Craziest Person or silliest you know: My dear cousin, Prince Claude. He actually wants to live in the chapel! Well, now that I have been staying there I can see what a silly want that is. Hopefully one day he will change his mind too.

What do you look for in the opposite sex: Young and vibrant! I just don't want some pot-bellied old man with a large stock of coin.

In our Hierarchical Society everybody has somebody "over" them, Who is your immediate "overlord" My father, the Maestro.

Favorite Sport to watch: My brothers doing -my- chores, because I have somehow managed to avoid them.

Do you remember your first kiss: I do not remember it, because it has not happened yet. But when it does, Esmerelda will be the first to know. And hopefully it can be kept from my brothers.

Do you keep in touch with your childhood friends: Of course. I travel with most of them, and the rest I see every harvest season at the festival.

Where is your favorite "Vacation" spot: I love traveling to Canterbury. It is such an important place to me. Much business is conducted there and it is where I get to see all of my friends!

Have you ever been overseas: Of course. My father must be traveling all of the time, and I accompany him most of the time.

Do you have Dirt/Mud floors or Stone: The floors of my vardo are wooden, and the floors of the convent are stone.

What is your bed made of: My bed is stuffed with goose feathers and I have many many pillows. Most of them were presents from Her Majesty, and others I have collected in my travels.

How many people sleep in your bed:  Just me. No one else is often allowed in my vardo.

1. I am the Maestro's -only- daughter, and youngest child out of ten.

2. Esmerelda is my very best friend, no matter how many tiffs we have, I consider her my almost sister.

3. I am extremely mischievous.

4. My brothers respect me as a cook, as I am not too terrible at it.

5. Princess Jane is my favorite of the princesses.

6. Contrary to what my brothers say, I am not lazy. I simply have more interesting things to be doing.

7. I have been in the convent of the Chapel of Whitehall since the Yule festival.

8. If I cannot find a husband I fear that father will offer me as a bride to the church.

9. My middle name was given to me because of my mother's name, Luna.

10. I am suspicious of the Princess Jane, there is something different between my father and her since I have come back from the convent. I cannot figure out what it is, and I don't know if I like it or not.