Dahlra Gar

Hello. I was asked to fill out this questionnaire. I will give you a caveat that while I wish to cooperate to the best of my ability, I have chosen not to answer certain questions because of their highly personal nature.

Name: Dahlra Benjamin Peter Gar

Parents: Peter and Sophie Gar (deceased)

Siblings: Sister, Alice (lives in Australia with husband and two kids)

DOB: 21-06-1972

Place of birth: Guildford, United Kingdom

Age: 45

Height: 6’1”

Weight: 11St 7lb

Hair Colour: Black/Brown

Eye Colour: Green – okay, Sydney said for me to put ‘Emerald green’.

Identifying physical marks: I have a birthmark, but I’d rather not say where it is

Characteristic Habits: I have been told I have a tendency to tuck in my shirt when I am nervous. It’s a habit left over from when I was a kid. My father was a stickler for a neat appearance.

Food of choice: I love a good Filet Mignon. Medium rare. With roasties and grilled asparagus. And sticky toffee pudding. You put that dinner in front of me, and you’ll be looking at a happy man.

Drink of choice: I’ve always loved Jamesons Irish Whiskey, so Elwess gave me a case of Jameson 18 Year Old Limited Reserve last Christmas. I would buy up every bottle in existence if I could. It is perfect.

Favourite Music: Blues and Impressionist

Note: “Elwess stared at the handsome man across from him, momentarily stunned by his voice and his words. He had the most impressive voice Elwess had ever heard, and if he wasn’t supremely confident, he certainly knew how to pretend.

Elwess smiled in spite of himself. “You could get a woman into bed with that voice, Dr Gar, did you know that?” By the look on Gar's face, he judged that he did, indeed, know the effect he had.”

Description: “He wanted to hate him on site. Damn, the man was handsome. He had the classic good looks of a movie star; strong jaw, even features, a mouth that was both masculine and sensuous, with well-defined lips and straight teeth. A rather large nose kept him from prettiness, and Elwess was impressed in spite of himself. The man moved with grace and a mantle of authority sat on his shoulders effortlessly.

He had thick dark brown, almost black hair, and well shaped, expressive eyebrows. Large emerald eyes, ringed by thick black lashes, shone behind square, trendy reading glasses. He was no muscle head, but his body was well proportioned, like he took good care of it. A good build and fine features. He was metrosexual male material, all right, but didn’t look like a slave to it. A man not enamoured by his own beauty, then.  Money. There’s the difference between you and me, mate. You’ve had money and have been moneyed all your life. Dahlra Gar was a man you noticed, and Elwess got the feeling this was no ordinary recruit.” 

Last Movie Watched: Sense and Sensibility with Sydney. Don’t know why she loves that film so much.

Last Book Read: Consumerology, by Philip Graves

Favourite TV Show: Strictly Come Dancing. Just kidding. To tell the truth, I don’t watch that much.

Last TV Show Watched: Top Gear with Elwess

Last Game Played: Scrabble with Sydney and Elwess. I think I might have won.

Greatest Fear: Losing Sydney

Greatest Love: Isn’t it obvious? The love of my life, my darling girl Sydney

Favourite Quote: 

"The greatest healer

Stays in the background

Orders no one

Talks little

Loves Much.

If you do not trust those you serve

How will they trust you?

Share your heart,

It’s all you have

And all they need to learn.

~~Haven Trevino (The Tao of Healing)

Boxers or Briefs: Well, I wear boxers. They are a healthier choice for men.

Watch: Rotary that Sydney gave me on my birthday

Handbag or wallet: Wallet, obviously

Car: Audi A8

What Time is it while you’re filling this out: 4:57 pm

Where are you: At our home, Maidenvine, in Windsor. I’m sitting at the kitchen table, planning dinner.

What are you wearing: Dark green cashmere jumper, black flannel track suit trousers, black socks, black boxers, eyeglasses, and Aqua Di Gio for men. And some tea I spilled on my jumper.

What’s in your closet: Various men’s suits in navy, charcoal grey and black. My two long suit coats that Sydney loves, several pairs of loafers, ties, winter coats and scarves, my medical bag, a small box of private things.

What’s the last thing you ate: tea and chocolate biscuits at 3:30pm

Describe your last dream: I was in a large car park and I couldn’t find my car, and I started to panic because I needed my bag and I couldn’t get to it. I was afraid if I didn’t find it soon someone would be in trouble because I was unable to treat them.

Coke or Pepsi: Coke

Bond - Connery or Craig: Connery. No question.

Kirk or Picard: Picard. He seems more interested in doing his job than doing the current planet’s intergalactic princess.

Football or baseball: football – Go you Blues!

Sexiest part of a female: Her mind

What do you like most about your other half: What is not to like? She’s perfection

First words she spoke to you were: “Is our patient alright?”

Your response was: To nod, like a muppet.

Last gift you gave to her: A blue diamond pendant on a long gold chain. She never takes it off, which makes me very happy.

The most romantic thing you ever did for her: Well, I did this thing with roses at the Albert Hall for our first anniversary. She really seemed to enjoy that. She was most... appreciative.

The most romantic thing she’s ever done for you: I really can’t tell you that – it’s quite private.

Anything you’d change about her: I wish her job wasn’t so potentially dangerous. I worry about her. I realise she’s an Agent and the creme de la creme, but she’s been through a lot, and I worry about her. I’m her Minder– that’s my job.

Best friend: Elwess Talbert Gar – my 40-year-old son.

Last time you cried: I can’t remember. Probably at an RSPCA advert. I know, I’m pathetic.

Last time you laughed: This afternoon, when Sydney tried on my old jumper and her head went through the hole in the sleeve instead of the actual neck. At least she admitted the damn thing needed to be thrown in the rubbish bin. Finally.