Our intrepid junior correspondent traveled to Shreveport one afternoon in search of this interview. I think she was satisfied with the way it turned out……
Shannon: *walks into the Shreveport office of Herveaux and Son* Hi, I’m Shannon. I’m here to see Alcide Herveaux…..he’s expecting me. *smiles at receptionist*
Connie Babcock: *gives a judgmental look, gets on intercom* Excuse me Mr Herveaux…Your 2 o’clock is here, do you want me to send her in?
Alcide: *over intercom* Please do Connie, and hold my calls. *opens door* Why hello there. *shakes hand* Nice to meet you.
Shannon: *smiles and returns handshake* Likewise, Mr. Herveaux *Mary Kay was right, he is good looking and his hand is really warm.* I won’t take up too much of your time, I just have a few things to ask. My readers are super interested in hearing about you. *smiles*
Alcide: Why, thanks. Have a seat. *takes a seat in the chair across from the couch* Fire away.
S: *sits on couch and grabs notebook from my bag* Can you tell me a bit about the business you and your dad run here? *sweet smile* I know you are surveyors, but are you local only or do you travel at all?
A: *sits forward, elbows on spread knees, hands clasped loosely* Well, we have three offices – Baton Rouge and Shreveport in LA, and Jackson MS. We do quite a bit of business around the South, but I have been known to travel ’round the country in service of a good friend. *sits back and talks with hands a bit* You are correct, we are Surveyors, that is, we use various maths and measures to determine both fixed and three-dimensional space for land use and property determination. We also determine the grade, terrain and elevation of areas. I like to say both land and lake, as we are also equipped to handle the bayous of the south and other bodies of water. We retain skilled map makers on payroll, as to help meet the needs of various property owners or legal requirements. I don’t know if you want to get more technical than that, but we like to think of ourselves as Louisiana specialists as we have had our equiptment and people out to every parish and nearly every small town in this fine state.
S: *damn, Mark Kay is gonna kill me if I don’t “accidentally” take a picture with my phone*
You seem very knowledgeable about your work. I’d hire you. *giggles, Man, why am I giggling? Get a grip Queen of the BELLES*
With all that travel, it must be hard to maintain a successful personal life. I’ve heard you have an on-again, off-again relationship with a girl named Debbie? I don’t men to pry, but I’m sure the ladies who read my blog would be interested.
A: *gosh this reporter is cute* Um, oh, yes…Debbie, Debbie Pelt. Well, she and I have had a rough relationship, to say the least. She is fiery and can be such a wild child, something I am attracted to, but other times she can really be, well, evil. I don’t want to get into it, but the dark side of her is really really dark, and I know it. Then again, there is a fire between us and the makeup sex is… *realizes this conversation is getting too personal* Oh, excuse me…I apologize. I am not one to kiss and tell. I prefer not to date Were females as they are mainly interested in settling down and progressing the pack. I am not so sure I want these genes passed *looks towards @JacksonHerveaux’s closed office door* if you catch my drift. *shakes it off and looks at you* That and I’m also a bit of a flirt *cracks a roguish half grin, and runs a hand through my hair*
S: *blushes crimson from combination of “make-up sex” and grinning* Well, um….where was I? Oh yes *smiles* You mentioned traveling in service of a good friend. Would that be a business associate? *snaps discreet picture for MK*
A: Well, yes, to a point. Sometimes I have had business pushed my way from various Supes in connection with E(E)E, my good friend John @QuinntheTiger will sometimes mention Herveaux and Son to his clients. Other times our “silent” partner @EricNorthman has me do favors for his associates around the state and, sometimes, nation. *shifts uncomfortably* But I prefer to work here in Shreveport because I am a Louisiana boy through and through.
S: *scribbling down some notes* I understand, I like it here myself. Even though I’m still very much a Yankee at heart. Try not to hold that against me. *smiles and laughs*
There seem to be quite a few Weres in my area now fitting your description with very similar names. What’s your reaction to the sudden insurgence in the population?
A: Yankee? Why Darlin’ you sure do act like quite a Southern Charmer if I dare say. *looks up, thinking* ‘Bout those, um, other guys, well now, I think some are finally wanting to get in on a good thing, and I expect we’re gonna see more before all is said and done. You know that show that came out on HBO, True Blood? Well, I have seen all kinds of doppelgangers runnin ’round these parts. I do think I come across as genuine Alcide, that’s “Al-see(d) Her-voh” ‘case some are wonderin’. I reckon an original is bound to have imitators, but it is all in good fun. Those in the know, well, they know how to spot the real deal.
S: *nodding* Yes, I’ve heard of that program. The actors that portray some of the individuals on there are spot on. One of them is so perfect, I swear I’m watching this devilishly handsome friend of mine. It’s uncanny. *crosses legs* You know, I would have to agree with you about people wanting to get in on a good thing. There have been so many people interested and getting involved. I’ve heard you have a couple of fan groups similar to my own. I believe they are called *looks at notes* @HowlingHotties and @AlcidesLilReds. I imagine that’s quite flattering.
A: *watches legs cross* What was that? Sorry, I was distracted*shoots a roguish grin* Oh yeah…*a bit of a blush rising* the Hotties and the Reds have been such sweet groups of ladies it is all too much sometimes. I am flattered, really, it is nice to have such pretty women paying a guy like me attention. I think it is overwhelming too, as I never was one of those pretty boy Hollywood types. But don’t get me wrong, chère, the creativity and um, stimulation these women provide makes a man feel real good *winks*.
S: *laughs* I imagine some of the things they say are a good stroke to the ego. That’s just what the Belles do for the object of their affection. You boys give us so much to work with, how could we not adore and stimulate you? *realizes that came out sounding wrong* I mean, well your ladies….you give them so much to love and *stammers* They just want you. I mean want to please you. *ugh, shut up Shannon* Um, I think you get the picture. *looks down and pretends to write*
A: *belly laugh, grins* No worries darlin’, I understand what you mean just fine, *knowing look*, you know, you really do have a way with words…
S: *blushes* Hardly, I seem to stumble all over them most of the time. *smiles and starts to gather up my things.* I think I have all the information I need *stops and looks at you* That is unless you have anything else to add? Something you’d like to tell my readers?
A: *pauses to think for a sec* Well, I would like people to know I’m around. I may be a bit quite at times, but I always have my nose to the wind and catch a lot of what is happening. I very much like to meet new people and Herveaux & Son is looking for new business opportunities in the area, so people can check out our information on HerveauxAndSon.com, which also redirects to my blog AlcideHerveaux.com. *light bulb of memory clicks on* Oh, and on a side note, I know you spoke to Debbie Pelt a bit ago, and I want you to know you can’t always believe what she says. That is part of our problem. I’m not “working on myself” as much as she disappears for weeks and comes home smelling of vamp and all other kinds of were. *frustrated* You didn’t come here to hear it, but I wouldn’t want you to have the wrong impression…
S: *laughs* I’m a woman and I know how some of us can be and how relationships can be trying sometimes. No worries, I would never judge you for that. *smiles* I’ll be sure and add your email links to the interview and my blog. *stands up smoothing my skirt* I really appreciate you meeting with me. This will be a great help to bolster my readership. *extends hand* It’s been a pleasure, Mr. Herveaux…..*glances down* Alcide.
A: *don’t look down her shirt man, don’t look down her shirt, don’t do it, be strong…ah damn.* It was so nice meeting you.
S: *shaking your hand* Likewise. *looks up, realizes what you’re doing and blushes crimson* Um…bye.
A: *she caught you! So unprofessional man…* Bye, Shannon. *watches her hips sway out the door…palms forehead-again!*
