Never in a Million Years!

As an assassin, Jaz has crossed a line most of us will never even see.  Of those of us who’ve even considered the subject, I’d guess that most have come to the conclusion they never could, or would, take another life.  That’s just not what civilized people do.

Although our girl isn’t civilized in the ordinary sense, she does have her boundaries.  In fact, I can think of plenty of stuff Jaz would never willingly do.  This includes:

1. Bathing somebody else’s dog

2. Wearing ribbons in her hair

3.  Diving into a pond without first assessing the depth of the water

4. Waiting in line for Wynona Judd tickets

5.  Making wishes in a mall’s fountain

6.  Wrapping presents for her dad–don’t ask, it’ll just piss her off

Now I’d like to hear from you.  What one thing do you think would cause Jaz to hold up the STOP sign?  And, on the other side of the coin, what one thing would you dare if you only had the guts/money/time/guarantee that you’d survive it?

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  1. Marissa Turner Says:

    Bathing a cat is okay though? Those little monsters are mean! My old cat Aengus made me look like I was a cutter whenever I had to give him a bath, scratches all up and down my arms.

    As for what I’d dare to do…

    “No no, we don’t kill babies.” (Eastern Promises was a great movie) I dare to do a lot of things, but I refuse to do anything that would harm animals or children. Adult humans? Eh, they can fend for themselves.

    I have tried NatGuard bowling once… their barracks are near the housing I live in, and they can’t seem to grasp the concept of car = painful death if you don’t get out of the way. So, when I see them merely staring at my car (this is when I had a giant green SUV, very easy to spot) like it was harmless in clusters of four or five spread across the street, I’d rev the engine and gun it down the road.

    They moved.


  2. zanheltangia Says:

    Hm.

    I think she’d get twitchy, say if… She was stuck watching over a classroom full of (25 to 30) modern-day unruly, feisty/sugar-high toddlers during a mission as the guys run off after the objective without her.

    I imagine that she would be breathing fire for months. There is only so much certain people can take when it comes to children in large numbers, and I bet only watching her sister’s kid briefly wouldn’t prepare her for this.

    Now on the second part.
    I would catch a plane to the Lava Beds national monument in CA, and spend days crawling around the tunnel with a pack full of supplies, a case of MREs, plus paper and pens. I would not leave the place until I run out of MREs. Though sink baths and MREs might get tough after a while, but the experience would be beyond whatever words I could type here.

    *grin!*


  3. zanheltangia Says:

    Ooh! Marissa take me with! *wicked grin*

    That reminds me of the time I was driving down a four-lane road and a middle aged guy was walking down the sidewalk against my lane of traffic.

    He met my eyes during the few seconds I was nearing him, and then he walks onto the road in my path as if I wasn’t going to hit my brakes and go around him.

    Creepy guy…


  4. Zita Hildebrandt Says:

    Well, we already know Jaz won’t sacrifice another to save herself. I’m thinking she won’t do windows, either :-)

    What would I dare? If I had the money, I’d sail around the world, like Magellan. I’d need help, though, what with pirates and all…is Cole available?


  5. Shi Says:

    I seriously doubt Jaz would ever have a monkey as a pet or pet-sit one for that matter…she wouldn’t want to compete with the energy level.
    On the same token, I dare her take E.J. to the zoo and not kill anything or anyone all day.
    And a big LOL on your #4…
    As for Vayl on screen, I’m partial to Rufus Sewell…He could pull off refined but dangerous and is classically handsome to boot.


  6. Jackie B Says:

    I’m going for saying “I love you” to Vayl for 100.

    Rufus Sewell for Vayl? I will have to respectfully disagree and dig up a yummy enough guy to fill his big, Romanian shoes.


  7. Andie Says:

    The classroom of toddlers would be bad, but I would say she’d draw the line more at substitute teaching at the middle school or high school level. I did that for 6 years, and it makes me laugh to imagine what Jaz’s reaction would be to some of the situations I saw in the big high schools I worked in! :) some days each hour was difficult to get through.


  8. Penny Says:

    I bet she would dive into the pond if E.J was in trouble :-)

    She will never, ever get married.

    Though I agree, looking after a pre-school class would drive her over the edge :-D Can I get tickets to the zoo trip with E.J. and could Cole and Bergman go too

    Hmmm, what would I do, ummm, raft the zambezi, travel through North Africa, climb Everest and learn to fly a fighter jet :-)


  9. Kalea Says:

    I don’t think Jaz would be able to handle a high school pep rally. Some people enjoy them, but they are the absolute worst part of my entire year, and I’m betting Jaz is the same way.

    If I could do anything at all I would definately go skydiving. I don’t know what it is about the idea of plunging to Earth after jumping out an airplane that appeals to me, but I’ve always wanted to try.


  10. Jackie B Says:

    I hear someone *cough cough* is giving an interview over at Reading with a Bite on Wednesday. How awesome is that??


  11. Rox1 Says:

    LOL Anything to do with a mall would be anathema, even if it was Evie trying to talk her into sitting for a makeover. H*ll no!

    Hmm Kalea beat me to the skydiving thing. Been invited by my crazy friends but always said no. Right up there with swimming with sharks.

    Have to add my vote to Jackie B against Sewell for Vayl. He’d make a good Amanha Szeya, though, with those mournful eyes.


  12. Emma Says:

    Her high school reunion (Gasp), even if it was for a mission. I could just see the look on her face when someone she once knew asks that dreaded question…
    “So Jaz, what do you do?” LOL

    Even Cole OR Vayl I doubt would be able to stop her doing something she would regret.

    What would I do? I think I’d visit Alaska for a while and travel. That is if I could get over my fear of flying, that is.


  13. jrardin Says:

    Marissa, if I ever need to get anywhere in a hurry, you’re driving me!

    The only way you would catch me in a tunnel, zanheltangia, is if I had been standing on top of it when it caved in. I am not happy in small spaces. In fact, when I was telling my hubby last night that I hate airplane bathrooms because they remind me of vertical tombs, he announced that we need to get me over this fear. (Which isn’t quite a phobia, because I’ll still use them-and elevators. But I won’t go spelunking. Nuh-uh.)

    Okay, Shi, that’s just hilarious!

    Interesting pick, Jackie B.

    Yeah, Andie, I don’t really see Jaz back in school. You bounce around enough of them, you pretty much never wanna return no matter what the age of the student.

    You’re right about that, Penny. Jaz would do anything for EJ. You may be right on the second point as well. At least, I can’t imagine it at this point. She may tell me differently in the future, but right now, there’s no way. Matt was going to be her husband. The end.

    You hit my dare on the head, Kalea! If I didn’t have people I need to stay in one piece for, I’d definitely go skydiving. I think.

    That’s the word, Jackie B. I hope you all enjoy it!

    I’ll admit, Rox1, I had to Google Rufus Sewell. I’m better with faces than names, because I recognized him right away. He’s an incredible talent.

    Oh, Emma, I was LMAO on this one! Too easy to visualize!! I’m not a comfortable flyer myself, especially when it gets a little bumpy. But I sure like getting halfway across the country in two hours!!


  14. Emily Says:

    I dunno about this but I can’t really imagine Jaz in a pleated skirt.


  15. Marissa Turner Says:

    Gladly, just don’t mind my road rage. It comes from being short :-)


  16. Rox! Says:

    Emily, how ’bout if Vayl made her wear a short pleated Catholic school girl outfit to con some perv evil priest? After all, he got her into a belly dancer outfit, which she normally wouldn’t be caught dead in, and that worked out real well.


  17. jrardin Says:

    Emily, it’s hard for me to go there too. But Rox! may have a plan!

    Okay, Marissa. But I don’t get you ladies who can pull off high heels using the ‘short’ word. (And I feel I can go there because my daughter’s five foot four and she just snubs that word ‘petite’ like it’s got boogers on it!) You should know we five-seven footers think you’re lovely!


  18. kim121 Says:

    hi everyone…

    im loving the dares… i dare her to come clean to vayl as well.

    heres some food for thought:

    Ian Somerhalder as Vayl :D
    not too old, not too young and just a little exotic


  19. Jackie B Says:

    Marissa–I completely understand Short Girl Syndrome! The first time my husband saw me flat-footed he looked down his nose and me and laughed. He’s 6′ 2″ and I’m 5′ 2″, so it was a long way down to look.


  20. Andie Says:

    I wish I was at least 5’4″. I never got past 5′. Made it real hard to get taller guys to look past the height, with such short legs! :)


  21. Rose Says:

    Okay so… Reading all these posts, and some of the things that have been posted are making me giggle.

    But – how about Jaz teaching Sex Ed class to High School students? :P Mind you, the teachers call them “Teen Talk”.

    o–o I’m in High School. Sex Ed classes are always funny – at least for us students :)


  22. Robin Says:

    Jaz~ Giving some one a mani-pedicure.

    Me~ write my own novel/book


  23. jrardin Says:

    Hi kim121, welcome! Ian Somerhalder is definitely exotic. Those eyes!

    Aw, Andie, I’m sorry to hear that! I’d think tall guys would be attracted to petite ladies. Don’t know why–maybe because I never attracted tall guys myself, and I’m 5’7”.

    Rose, I’m 43 and I still think I’d giggle through a Sex Ed class! As for Jaz teaching one, I believe she’d have a single-word answer for that–”Ugh!!”

    LOL, Robin! You’re right, Jaz would never, ever go there.


  24. zanheltangia Says:

    Kim121, you’ve converted me. My mental image of Vayl has been cracked and the Ian visual in this photo (http://elhijodelabohemia.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/ian_somerhalder_11.jpg) is slowly merging into it. :)

    Hm. Jaz forced into riding a pink mountain bike. The girl loves her powerful engines far too much for self propulsion. (and pink, cause I loathe pink… *glares at pink highlighter*)

    *laughs*


  25. Samantha Says:

    I’m with JackieB, but also if it came to being a mom, cause she wouldn’t want to have her kids be the way she has had to be and do things she has had to do in her life, I know I don’t. Hmm, what would I do? Go to Ireland or Greece and go to a party and maybe kiss a guy. I’m 17 and NEVER been kissed so that would be an adventure for me!


  26. zanheltangia Says:

    I can’t see her agreeing to karaoke.

    I giggle when I see this music video:
    http://chrisdaneowens.com/video/shine_flash.html
    I don’t know if he would have rather done a movie or a music video. But I just imagined Jaz popping in as one of the three cloaked ladies, the one with the wand.
    *grin*


  27. jrardin Says:

    May I suggest you kiss the right guy, Samantha? Otherwise, it’s just gonna be like pressing your lips to gummy worms. Ugh.

    I don’t know where you found that video, zanheltangia, but it is hilarious! Jaz would definitely say no to starring in something like that! (And, of course, if we forced her into any one of the above-mentioned situations that would make for high comedy, wouldn’t it?)


  28. Gareth Says:

    Ooohhhh, Troubling Scenarios for Jaz. Hmmm. I think something that would probably be described as her own personal hell would be for Jaz having to be the stereotypical housewife. You know the type, Jaz the Stepford Wife with homebaking, gym workout, the backstabbing etc. It would just do her head in especially when she couldn’t take her natural reaction and really do the backstabbing. Then throw in tasks like hovering etc and that would probably have her begging for a suicidal mission.
    (Oh and theres also the hideous image of “femed” up jaz, the fluffy dressing gown, feathery slippers etc. The more kitch the worse it would get.)

    Keeping her cool is always something of a problem for her so any scenario where she has to demonstrate calm would totally nail her. Its one reason I suspect that the earlier suggestion of being a school teacher would totally flaw her, sort of Jaz does Kindergarden Cop without the fluffy feelgood factor.


  29. Gareth Says:

    Forgot to add that you’d have a cracking opening Jenn.
    “I can field strip and reassemble Grief in (insert time here), yet ask me to bake a (insert preferred expletive) cake and I don’t have a clue. Its something I never thought I’d need. Undercover 101, Marksman Advanced, but cake baking?

    Typical Vayl to demand things that he knows from my file I can’t do as part of our cover, well then, he can be the one to eat it and choke on this for all I care. Someday’s it just doesn’t pay to be a CIA operative.”


  30. Emily Says:

    Jaz would not do dress shopping. Or most types of shopping for that matter. But mainly dress shopping for a friend coz I cannot see her sitting there waiting for the friend to get the dress on … giving advice … waiting for the friend to get another dress on … hunting for matching shoes … I think she’d just about die lol.


  31. Samantha Says:

    OMG! I LOVE Ian Somerhalder! Kim121 your’re so smart. Those eyes, that mouth, & jaw. Oh, I have found my happy place!


  32. LunaG Says:

    Nope – Ian is hot but not 40-something enough.
    I love Rufus Sewell – he’s just too soulful, even for Vayl’s angst.
    Clive Owen – can carry off “I’m dangerous” as well as the angst & the enigmatic 40-ish.

    My question: Who makes a great Jaz?

    A young Marcia Cross or Juliane Moore comes to mind. Any thoughts?


  33. LunaG Says:

    How about Amy Adams with green contacts?


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