So, ya got a name?

            *slowly, distrusting*Yeah.

*eyes you a bit warily* What's your real name?

          Hallie McLaine. I don't have a middle name. I wish I did, though. My parents said middle names weren't used for anything, so they didn't see a need for it. They were very resourceful people. 

You got a nickname or anything?

           *makes a face*Yeah. Cocoa.

*smirks a bit* How'd you get that one?

            *wrinkles her nose* Some kids called me that when I was little. Mainly because I'm really nice, yah know? And Cocoa's sweet, and so am I. *sighs* I know. It's lame. But it is my own nickname.

So how old are you, anyways?

            I'm 14. My birthday is the 1st of January. Which, I guess, means I'll be 15 soon! 

Whaddaya look like? *receives a 'look' from you* Just answer the question...

          'm kinda medium height, yah know? And I have long, medium brown hair, and hazel eyes.*Opens them wide for you to see* See? They're brown with blue mixed in. I've got real pale skin, too. Oh, yeah *makes a face* I've got freckles. Lots of 'em.

*smiles* I'm assuming you have a personality...what's it like?

           *makes a face at you* Of course I have a personality. Who doesn't? Well, I take that back. I knew this guy once...well you probably don't care about that, do you? *you shake your head* I didn't think so. I like to talk a lot, and will talk to anyone who'll listen. Once I get started, I can't hardly stop! I'm real cheerful, too. Oh, yeah, and I'm real nice. I can't be mean to anyone! *giggles, and wrinkles her nose as she does it*

Wanna tell us about your background?  Please?

           *smile disappears, and she shrugs* Not much to tell. My parents were well-off, as far as money goes, but they died a couple a years ago. The money ran out, and the only relative I had was my aunt, and my older brother, Tom. My aunt made it real clear she didn't like me or my brother there, so I ran away. Tom left first, though.*she tears up.* He didn't even say goodbye.

*nods* M-hm. I see. *smiles* Got any friends or relatives?

          *shakes her head* Just Tom. And my aunt and her bratty twins. I don't know where any of them are, though. Hopefully I can make friends here.*smile returns*

What about a special someone? *winks and grins*

           *giggles* Nah. Tom always told me I wasn't old enough yet. Even though that was a year ago, I still don't think I am.

Anything else you wanna let us know about? Special talents, pet peeves.. ?

            Talents? Yeah. I want to be a dancer when I get older. I'm real good. I had lessons, when my parents were alive. I can't sing, though, and that seems to be the problem. They want most dancers to sing. Not me. I'll just stick with ballet.