Madame Xandria: "Pawn's gambit? Finds the book, yes?"
Chess, books and murder? You seem to have a very unique set of hobbies.
Madame Xandria: "Indeed. But when you're born into a family of ruthless mafia members, one must find solace in the arts, yes?"
So, you grew up around crime, then? Did you partake in it as well?
Madame Xandria: "Oh, I dabbled a little here and there. After all, one must know their enemy's tactics in order to stay ahead. However, I much preferred my role as an observer, yes."
Interesting. Do you still dabble in it now?
Madame Xandria: "Well, I'm a bit more... 'indecisive' these days, if you catch my drift. But I do keep my options open, always."
Decisive would imply a lack of flexibility, Madame.
Madame Xandria: "Ah, but 'indecisive' is not the same as 'without conviction'. I know exactly what I want, darling. I just prefer to keep my options open. Keeps life interesting."
That sounds quite intriguing. How do you keep yourself entertained these days?
Madame Xandria: "Well, I do enjoy a good game of chess, as you can see. And I'm an avid reader, always devouring the latest works of literature. And of course, I have my... 'collecting' habits."
And what do you collect, Madame?
Madame Xandria: "Ah, my collection. It's quite diverse, really. I have an extensive collection of rare and exotic animals.
That's impressive. What kind of rare and exotic animals are in your collection?
Madame Xandria: "Oh, I have everything from dragons and griffins to phoenixes and hydras. Quite the menagerie, if I do say so myself."
Wow. And these creatures, are they kept in one location or several?
Madame Xandria: "Oh, they're kept in various locations around the world. I have a network of secret sanctuaries where they're carefully preserved and protected.
Are these sanctuaries hidden away in specific locations, or is one sanctuary used for all the creatures?
Madame Xandria: "Ah, that's a trade secret, darling. I can't reveal the exact locations of my sanctuaries.
Of course, Madame. It makes sense that the locations would be kept secret. Do you ever display your collections to anyone, or are they solely for your own enjoyment?
Madame Xandria: "Oh, I do occasionally display my collection, darling. But only to the most discerning and select few. It's quite an exclusive club, if you know what I mean."