Willa Drew: Hi there. What should I call you? Do you prefer a nickname?

Franky Lacy: You can call me Franky, all my friends do. My name is Francois Lacy, but don’t tell anybody that. I’m supposed to be undercover for this job. Don’t tell anyone about this interview, okay?
 
WD: My lips are sealed. (Wink, Wink) Welcome and thanks for agreeing to talk to us today. 
FL: Yeah, no problem. I’m supposed to be watching the money, but I told the guys I had to step out for a smoke. I can give you maybe ten minutes of my time, then I’ve got to get back. I figure the guys can handle themselves for ten minutes. 
 
WD: Got it. Can I get you something to drink? Water? Soda? Coffee? Wine? Whiskey?
FL: Wine, if you have it. I’ve been drinking nothing but vodka on this job. Smitty, he’s the one who organized the job, spent the liquor budget on ammo and good horses. Who does that? Wine needs to be a priority on the jobs I work. He knows this about me.
 
WD: Glad I’m not Smitty. Let’s start at the beginning. Tell me a little about yourself.
FL: I’d love to talk about myself. I was born in France, where I was tragically incarcerated for a crime I didn’t commit. Happens to everybody, right? They pulled prisoners to serve on the front lines in 1734, and that’s how I got out. I learned how to accurately shoot so I could be taken out of the infantry meatgrinder and serve instead as a sharpshooter. Way harder to get shot at when you’re a sharpshooter. Okay, maybe I’m exaggerating. I get shot at all the time. I deserted my company and became a mercenary. You’d never know it unless you saw the prisoner brand on my hip. You’re not gonna tell anybody about this, right?
 
WD: I love a good secret. Where do you live?
FL: Alright, gorgeous. I’m going to level with you. I don’t have a permanent address right now. I’m on sabbatical. I’m crashing with friends. 

WD: Good to have friends. Do you have any jobs or hobbies?
FL: I work as a contract assassin. I’m a sharpshooter. Why, are you trying to hire me? Is there a job? Is there somebody you need taken care of?
 
WD: Oh, no. I’m good in the assassin department, nobody to kill today. What are some of your likes and dislikes?
FL: Currently, I’m stuck on a job with my miserable ex-boyfriend, Kenny. He’s at the top of the “dislike” list. I appreciate fine dining and sugary treats. I’m a sucker for baked goods.
 
WD: Have you ever served in the military?
FL: Yes! Infantry, then light infantry as a sharpshooter. Then as a mercenary on a contract. That’s how I learned my negotiation skills!
 
WD: What is your greatest fear?
FL: I can go anywhere in Europe, except back to France. Let’s just say I’ve got unfinished business.
 
WD: I see. If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be?
FL: What are you, my therapist? I’m just kidding. It gets lonely sometimes. I wish I had someone waiting for me when I get back from jobs.
 
WD: Are you in love?
FL: Hopelessly, miserably in love. Don’t get me started on it!
 
WD: Oh but I so want to. Let’s go the other way. Do you have an archnemesis?
FL: Definitely Kenny, the dragoon on our team of assassins. We have a score to settle from the war.
 
WD: Poor, poor Kenny. If you could go back in time for one day, where would you go?
FL: I’d go back to the day that Kenny decapitated my ex-boyfriend. You read that right! I said we’ve got unfinished business, and I meant it!
 
WD: If you could have done one thing differently, what would it be?
FL: Okay, don’t tell anyone I said this. You promise? I wish I’d been nicer when I broke up with Kenny. Maybe we would’ve been friends. I dunno.
 
WD: Yup, you and Kenny sure do have unfinished business. Are you happy we know your story?
FL: Yeah! You’re not gonna tell anyone, right?
 
WD: Oh, we’re friends now. You can trust me. Is there anything you want to say to your fans?
FL: Please don’t listen to anything Kenny says in his ‘point of view’ chapters. He is a compulsive liar.
 
WD: Noted. Can we look forward to reading more of your story?
FL: Well, yeah! You’ve got to get my side of the story!
 
WD: Franky, I think our time is up and your break is over. Thanks for chatting with us today and may the weather be fair for the rest of your journey. 

FL: So, what are you doing after this interview? More importantly, can I still crash on your couch this weekend?
 
WD: I knew the friend line was too far. 

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