Interview with Neptune and Tessa Hunter, Administrators of Jasmine City. 5/10/23

Lady Dara (athenayiyi): Greetings my name is Lady Dara. Free Woman, Scribe, freelance journalist and reporter of Gor. Today I have the honor and great opportunity to visit with Neptune and Tessa Hunter of the great home of Jasmine city in Gor.
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): Thank you for agreeing to my Interview and welcoming me to your lovely home. Ill be asking you a series of questions about yourself,family and of course your wonderful Homeland. Do not feel obligated to answer any that you may prefer to ignore and we will move onto the next.
Neptune (neptunehunter) smiles to our good friend and the renown scribe Lady Dara ''our pleasure dear lady ''
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): Lets begin with What is the full name of your Home Stone and where on the planet would we be located?" Tapping her quill into the ink pot and looking quietly at the couple. waits for a reply...
Neptune (neptunehunter): We are located on the River Vosk south of Olni,
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): Smiles nodding and writes on the scroll "Please tell me, what led you to build Jasmine ?"Her eyes smile softly at Neptune and Tessa as she waits patiently for their reply. Re-dipping her quill and twirling it between her gloved fingers.
Neptune (neptunehunter): ''our neighbors include Silva and Fort Alfred, we are part of the Southern Trade Alliance ! '' he states proudly
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): nods and eyes smile as she writes
Neptune (neptunehunter): ''It is a long story I myself have always traveled lived on the Vosk Delta or along its tributaries, my Mate Tessa was from the deep South. We met by chance on a trade mission I led into the deep South .
Neptune (neptunehunter): At that time in her life Lady Tessa was unhappy, she was being pressurized into an FCing she did not want. Lady Dara (athenayiyi): Writes quickly listening intently nodding and hanging onto every word.
Neptune (neptunehunter): It be fair to say we had instant chemistry, we were like two soul mates that met up in a passing wind,
Neptune (neptunehunter): ''We talked and talked and then talked some more '' chuckles lightly as his mind meanders back
Neptune (neptunehunter): ''We talked till dawn ! That was an ex slave of mine ! '' laughs heartily ''that was a joke ''. Speaking with a more serious deliberate tone his voice in a low monotone ''well having heard of Tessa's plight and known I nay ever get a chance to feel what I felt right then & now. I said Tessa come with me to the Vosk a land under developed rich in soil, fish filled waters. There we can both start a new chapter in our lives ''
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): smiles listening to their wonderful love story and writing swiftly.
Neptune (neptunehunter): Tessa laughed she goes you know Neptune I have never felt for someone what I feel now. I feel warm, light hearted, genuinely care for. But and there is a butt !! This plan of yours sounds like utter madness ''. I noticed she could not keep her eyes off my ass, I laughed to myself. ''Tessa I said tell me these words you hear are not true and I will depart back to the Vosk right now ''. I rose quietly the sound of a lone bird squawking nearby, a sadness weighed on my heart as I exited out the door .
Neptune (neptunehunter): I wiped a single tear for my brow pondering perhaps I am dreamer, perhaps what we just shared was not real perhaps it was but an illusion
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): smiling "And so this is what led to the building of Jasmine, two hearts becoming one and a dream."
Neptune (neptunehunter) quietly I gathered my strength, with all that I had I mounted my kailla, slowly I turned my beast and was about to depart. Then close by I head a trembling voice ''don't go don't go , you are right this is real very real, my heart has not singing since we just met, I will take this leap of faith, your words do ring true, please take me with you, let us go right now, let no one's words spoil this night .'' I gaze into her figure lightly lite under a full moon, her rosy cheeks glistening from tears that rolled down. I took her left hand, hoisted her up , wiped her now smiling brow kissed her lightly on her now dried brow ''You are Mine till the end of Time ! ''
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "What a wonderful beginning Neptune"
Neptune (neptunehunter): And we went onto build Jasmine together.
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "Well that was a lovely tale indeed!Thank you Neptune for sharing. So please tell us what your Home Stone offers to those who may wish to join?"
Neptune (neptunehunter): A home, a community, a sense of belonging, a place for people to live with honor & mutual respect, to form deep long lasting friendships.
Neptune (neptunehunter): A place to die for.
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "Sounds like excellent values Neptune, so what sort of things are done in Jasmine?
Neptune (neptunehunter): Weekly tavern night & a book club. We have 3 race tracks used by the TRG , our tracks are used once a month in this league. We enjoy G&S trade, and in the evening we at times play gorean games like besuker , or ROC.
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "Now some fun easy questions how would you both describe yourself in 5 words?"
Neptune (neptunehunter): Sincere, caring, impatient, loyal, likes to have fun
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): smiles and nods "and you Tessa?" she says softly
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): loyal. honest , friendly giving and generous
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): Those are wonderful attributes Indeed, she says as she smiles under her veils and writes and says."Now what is your philosophy of Gorean life?"
Neptune (neptunehunter): Gor is a structured world as laid out by the John Norman books. A deep commitment by all to gorean ways is key. Men as nature intended rule, all contribute whether they be Man, woman , Free or slave. Honor, integrity hard work is the corner stone for success.
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): trying to go by the Spirit of Gor bases on the books . to always be honorable in all of my actions with other people, Most of all staying true to myself.
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): 'Wise words"she replies writes upon her scroll nodding and listening."Readers would like to know...What is your favorite Gorean Foods and drinks?"
Neptune (neptunehunter): Chilled ale, bosk meat, fish, paga, sul, tospits, ramberry juice,
Neptune (neptunehunter): and ofc fresh well or spring water
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): i love black wine first slave and seafood of any kind
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): Smiles and writes "I do enjoy some of those as well. What's your most prized possession and why?
Neptune (neptunehunter): My family (mate, daughters, slaves)
Neptune (neptunehunter): and ofc the people of Jasmine as we are trie friends beyond SL many of us
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "That is wonderful I can see why Jasmine is such a great place to play and live.
Neptune (neptunehunter): Why? Life is nothing without your friends
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): my family without my family their would be no Jasmine.
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): So what’s the scariest thing you’ve ever done, and why did you do it?
Neptune (neptunehunter): Asking my companion to Fc me !!
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): laughs...."and why?"
Neptune (neptunehunter): I loved her and feared she say No!!!
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): awwwwwwwwww
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "and you Tessa?"
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): becoming a Free Woman , was afraid that I might show some slave like behavior
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): dips her quill and writes quickly.."So just a few more personal questions if you dont mind?Now? What’s something that not many people know about you?
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): that I was a slave for many years
Neptune (neptunehunter): That I hope to organize a Gor festival in an Irish castle before I die.
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "I would have never known you were a slave Lady Tessa your class and poise have always been impressive. Neptune that sounds like an amazing fantastic dream I hope it comes true."
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): thank you, I was given my freedom papers in 1996 and have taken that roll very seriously
Lady Dara (athenayiyi): If you had a warning label, what would it say?
Neptune (neptunehunter): don't lie to me, and do things in a timely manner !

Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): don't make me mad, it takes a lot to get me mad but if you ever do watch out

Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "Oh my Ill be sure to remember those!" smiles

Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "Please tell us, What’s your favorite way to unwind?"

Neptune (neptunehunter): tavern night!, tharl racing, building tharl racing tracks, hanging out with good gorean friends, I love a good collaring ceremony or forced collaring !!, love making new gorean friends and love getting to know fellow Goreans
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): being with my family and friends , playing games , breeding horses , building Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "Lovely answers indeed, thank you. Re dipping her quill in the ink and writing upon the scroll. "One last question for you and Ill not take up much more of your time. If there was something you could say to people wishing to try Gor what would it be?"

Neptune (neptunehunter): Read the books, chat to seasoned goreans, read some websites, visit OOC first to see if its really for you!

Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): Just take a leap of faith and see if it is for you

Neptune (neptunehunter): Gor is like Indian spicy food you either love it or hate it! But if you like the taste watch out, you'' always want more

Lady Dara (athenayiyi): "Very wise words Indeed!.Its been an honor!Thank you so much for your time and attention to do this interview. It was a pleasure. I will contact you when this article is published and wish you all the best with your wonderful City of Jasmine."

Neptune (neptunehunter): TY look forward to reading your publication!

Lady Dara (athenayiyi): ((Take care Neptune thank you"
Tessa Hunter (tessa.walsh): thank you so much Lady Dara