Jeremial

Stories from Haven: Water Master

 "Thank you, for agreeing to this interview Jeremial," The blonde reporter said.

"You're very welcome Ms. Calloway." 

"Are you ready to get started?" she asked and when I nodded the cameraman turned it on.

"You do not look like the Biblical depiction of a Seraphim, is that by choice or design?"

"Choice, we've found over the ages that most humans are not comfortable with the Biblical version. Our native or real forms are not easy for most to talk to, and many would run screaming."

"Why is that?" She asked, but it wasn't really the question she wanted to ask.

"Mostly because it reminds people that they are mortal and fragile." 

"I know there are many kinds of Angels, what is one of the biggest differences between Seraphim and Nephilim?"

"Seraphim as Greater Fire Elementals, Nephilim are Greater Air Elementals. That is the biggest difference between us.  There are, of course, others. While both of us are very good fighters, there is a degree. My people have always been soldiers, the Nephilim have historically been messengers, that's not to say that they don't fight, or that some of them are not soldiers." I stop there as I have found reporters like to ask questions, not just listen to a monologue.

"How about as a society? Samson's Kelpie society is herd-minded, Armmaund said his people are very individualistic once out of the nest, how is Seraphim society structured?"

"As individuals within our society, we are very monogamous, so much so that we tend to be very slow in forming relationships. As a whole, our society is set up like any military organization."

"So your society is very strict?" she asked.

"Yes Ma'am, we are.  Some might say too strict, but it has worked for us since well before the Tower of Jericho was in the planning stages."

"That said, is everyone in your society a soldier?"

"That is a yes and no question. Everyone has the training to be a soldier, but some are not suited to combat. Those who aren't suited to combat get more training, but in non-combat roles. They still must practice for one hour each day, but the exercise is good for people that spend most of the day sitting behind desks."

"So everyone has a place?"

"That is correct, male or female. We do not make a distinction, if someone does not suit one role, we help them to find one that works for them but also benefits the whole."

"So could a woman hold your position with your people?" I chuckled at this question.

"Yes and several do, I am only the Commander of North America, not including Mexico, which is overseen by the Central American Commander, who as it happens is female."

"Just one more question is all we have time for tonight. Why did you purchase The Grand? I mean I would think as a Fire Elemental you would not comfortable with water on both sides of you."

"You're correct and it might have made more sense to buy a large hotel resort in Kansas, but it's also harder to not be seen. Plus the fact that this hotel has always brought in a good deal of profit. It is not however the only place my people here in Florida live, just the most recognized."

"Thank you Jeremial that makes a lot of sense," with that she turned fully to face the camera. "This concludes another Elemental interview, This is Jane Callowy, have a wonderful night everyone." She remained smiling until the light went off on the camera. "Thank you Jeremial, I think that is just long enough I won't have to edit a question out. Also, I greatly thank your people for sending the information over that they did, it really helped to know what kinds of questions to steer away from. I believe I will also be able to use some of it to lengthen the interview with it and not overlap too badly."

"You are very welcome Ms. Calloway. I appreciate you staying away from questions I would not be able to answer." With that, I took her hand and kissed the knuckles, which always seemed to fluster American women, stepped back, and shifted out with no fanfare.