lettyricci

[lettyricci]

the farm brought back a lot of memories that she had with her older brother, enzo. she didn’t have his green thumb, though. letty would hover in a supportive manner; she’d be the extra pair of hands that he needed ... just in case. all ayelet could think about was the cabin where they had settled, the place they called HOME for a good amount of time. well, it was for her; she couldn’t even recollect on how they’d felt at the cabin. however, that was all in the past now. it was time for a new beginning.

when she tapped him on the shoulder, ayelet noticed the small, startled leap he had done. while trying to compose herself, she’d forgotten all about it. there was no way this was real. surely, her mind was playing a cruel prank on her—it wasn’t. seeing her brother standing before her gave her a relieved feeling. this wasn’t a time or place for doubt. her wish was becoming a reality. the brother she longed to have with her was right in front of her. as the little sister of the ricci’s, she knew what was coming. their immediate reaction was to check and make sure she was okay... and she was.

becoming teary-eyed at the sight of him, a chuckle escapes from her lips when he’d scooped her up from the ground and into his arms. letty instantly wrapped her arms around his neck, hiding her face in his neck. ❝ where the hell were you? ❞ it was a question she was dying to ask since all three got separated, lightly punching his arm after he released her. where does she even begin? ❝ honestly, i don’t remember how i got here. i blacked out, and poof, the next thing i knew i was here. ❞ ayelet made a dramatic effect with her hands. ❝ but i’m fine, ❞ she said, placing her hand on his arm reassuringly.

It was all too easy and all too familiar, getting lost in the green of the fields. The beginnings of spring began to wake the crops from their winter slumber, it was Enzo's favorite time of year. A time of new beginnings, a time for regrowth. There was nothing quite like cleaning up the fields, sweating off the haze of the colder months. Although, the growing never stopped for him; all year round, whether back at home and indoors or out here on the farm. He'd always been the type to keep his hands busy. It was only when he was idle, that he began to think a little too much about the things beyond his control. About the past and the future. One may call him an overachiever of sorts, chronically overthinking and analyzing even the smallest of details. Not many may be able to tell at first glance, but Enzo had always been quite anxious under the strong and sturdy walls he'd put up. He was the planner, the thinker, the caretaker, the responsible one. Not that he minded entirely but it sure could be exhausting at times. A brain that never turns off. Hands busy.

It was a tiny tap on his shoulder that cut his attention in half. If one was paying close enough attention, they may have seen him leap in a sort of startle. Though, he may not admit it upfront. His eyes widen at the figure standing in front of him. It was as if his reunion with Adam had summoned her from the shadows, as if they had actually forced her to appear with just their words. Both of his siblings now his in tow once again. It was like they had come back from the dead. Although, he'd always believed they were out there somewhere, safe and surviving. He'd only wished they'd found each other out there, leaving him alone, instead of all three separated. But it seemed as though she was holding up and he couldn't help but to do a quick scan of her wellness. Searching for damage, searching for anything that may indicate she's not really standing in front of him now.

It takes him entirely too long to scoop her into his arms, into a giant bear hug. "You're kidding me," he breathes as he releases her. He gave her face another glance over, making sure it was really her. "How'd you get here? Are you hurt?"

[lettyricci]

WHOM: ADAM + AYELET — ( closed starter for @pittsburnsqz )

WHEN: THURSDAY NIGHTFALL

WHERE: STREET OVERVIEW ╱ QZ

the woman never thought she’d find herself within FEDRA grounds after parting ways with her brothers. though it’d been years since it took place, she managed on her own... it was a miracle at this point. now, ayelet had been fragile for some time, but feeling weak? she’d NEVER admit it or come close to thinking about it. as a stranger to a new environment, letty feels like she doesn’t belong, and being in a trance made her feel slightly at peace. her brother, adam — the brother letty had a soft spot for — came to mind while watching the sun setting into darkness, letting her know that another day came to an end, starting fresh the next. finding a place to call home was practically impossible and there was no such thing over the past few years. she was cliché for thinking that wherever her brothers were, it was home. HOPE still kept her on her toes. though she wishes she could leave, it was hard to admit that life might be better in the quarantine zone. maybe even a familiar face would suffice and manage to break the ice for her.

[lettyricci]

a child when the world turned upside down in a split second, letty didn’t have a social life, really. she was ten and had become a hermit crab after her mother’s passing. her aunt, on the other hand, was a strange woman; one that you’d see straight out of a movie. cruella de vil! it was a random thought that popped up. she plays with the glass in her hand and tilts her head to the side and a chuckle sneaks its way out. ❝ whisky on the rocks. ❞ she was impressed with how she called the bartender over. with a playful smile on her face, she tipped her head down as if she had a cowboy hat on and introduced herself. ❝ i’m letty, ❞ she extends her hand out for a shake.

alana knew she could be charming, had learned how to be from her mom’s friends years ago when she was allowed to stay awake for a little while they kept her father company, drinking their wines and laughing at ugly, modern art she didn’t have enough time to understand. she learned how to allure from them, from their authentic natures and their breezy, relaxing personalities she had the privilege to witness in those precious moments of unadulterated happiness before the wrecking of this world, before the pain and the grief. nonetheless, the affirmative from the woman put a smile on her face, something proud and satisfying boiling pleasantly between her lungs.    “  i wouldn’t be inviting you if i didn’t,  ”    the reply came with insolence and the grin on her face morphing almost imperceptible into a playful expression.     “  i’m alana, by the way. what is your usual?  ”    she questioned, drawing her attention away from her only to call for the bartender with a smooth, gentle gesture.

[lettyricci]

with a bit of a much-needed distraction, whisky in a glencairn glass would suffice. she doesn’t know shit about booze and all the other drinks out there. still, a numb feeling is what she was supposedly looking for. the brunette had the possibility to tiptoe away from prying eyes. after all, ayelet was presently a stranger. letty had promised herself she would NEVER cross paths with those within the quarantine zone—yet here she was. lost in her own thoughts, letty noticed the woman in her bomber jacket—sheesh!—sitting down a stool away from her. she turned her head in the woman’s direction, and raised a brow, not knowing how to react. a nervous chuckle escaped from her lips. “that’s only if you have some time ... i wouldn’t be opposed to it.”

the day had been considerably tiring, although not in a negative way. the kids had arrived at school with a especial and high amount of energy that was hard to control even for alana, who always seemed to manage her pack pretty well. on days like this, more than her body, her mind was the most exhausted one, and a tired mind always required a little bit of distraction, at least for her. so she made her way into the bar, step calm and hands shoved inside the pockets of the light bomber jacket she was wearing, and scanned the place quickly to make sure no one unpleasant was around. then, sharply and interested, her eyes landed on the bar, attention pulled immediately to long, silky, dark curls falling down a delicate back. oh, wow. she approached the bar with her natural self-confidence and sat a stool away from the woman.    “  hey, by any chance … would you let me invite you a drink?  ”    the inquiry was playful, seemingly considerate, hesitant words nothing but a mock — she was too sure of herself for that.

[lettyricci]

WHOM: LORENZO + AYELET ( closed starter for @teenvgewastelvnd )

WHEN: THURSDAY AFTERNOON

WHERE: SMALL CROPS AND FARMERS’ AREA

she couldn’t remember the day when her older brother began farming, and walking past the garden made her reminisce about the GOOD OLD DAYS—whenever that could’ve been. it was a long time ago, so she might’ve been too young to even remember... although he had always done it. yet, as the eldest of the clan, enzo always looked after his siblings and letty leaned on him the most. adam wasn’t too far behind with being showered with letty’s sisterly love. letty, an uncorrupted child before her mother’s demise and the horrific outbreak, she lost a fragment of her childhood. an escapist at heart and in her own world—daydreaming fantasies as if it were a job— the woman caught an awfully familiar silhouette from a distance ... could it be or am i hallucinating? “ i must be going insane ... ” letty mumbled. the urge she had to call out his name was immense, but she did NOT want to make a scene. after all, she’d only been in the qz for a week. a nurse and a doctor advised her to avoid straining herself, but before ayelet could stop herself, she was quick with her feet. thankfully, none of the medical staff were around. “ EXCUSE ME, ” letty cleared her throat and placed her hand on the man’s shoulder. out of breath and at an arm’s length, worried about disturbing their day, she had to get her curiosities in check. “ do you mind giving me directions to the infirmary... or whatever it’s called. ”

[lettyricci]

have you heard about AYELET “LETTY” RICCI? she/her lives at the qz. i think they’ve lived there for 1 week. they’re 33 years old & seem very proficient. i’ve also heard they can be very skeptical as well. they’ve been assigned as a VET. they often daydream about being able to travel the world. i’m curious to know more. | frankie. cst. she/her.

hola ! it’s been a minute since i’ve joined an apocalyptic / the last of us rp so please bear with me lol. i have a lot in store for letty & i’m elated to be here. i don’t even know where to start but here we go. i did take a nap and had to leave for my closing shift tonight; i might’ve rushed through this so i probably screwed up the timeline in my head. but that’s okay ! i’ll figure it out soon lol.

» BASICS.

𝐅𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄.     ayelet ricci

𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐄(𝐒).     letty

𝐀𝐆𝐄.     thirty-three ( 33 )

𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐄  𝐎𝐅  𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇.     february 21

𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍.     pisces

𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐄  𝐎𝐅  𝐁𝐈𝐑𝐓𝐇.     marrakesh, morocco

𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐓𝐎𝐖𝐍.     los angeles, california

𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.     bisexual

𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐑  +  𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐒.     cis woman  +  she ┊ her  ┊ hers

𝐄𝐓𝐇𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘.    white  —  (  moroccan + polish jewish  )

𝐂𝐔𝐑𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.     pittsburgh qz

𝐏𝐑𝐄-𝐀𝐏𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐘𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐆𝐄. 10 years old

𝐎𝐂𝐂𝐔𝐏𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍.     vet

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒.     mom  —  deceased ✝

𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒.     two  brothers  —  lorenzo & adam ricci

𝐅𝐀𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐋𝐀𝐈𝐌. inbar lavi

» BACKSTORY.

ayelet was adopted by a single mother after her birth. she never knew her biological parents, and it was never a mystery to her. from a young age, she was informed of being an adoptee from her mom. ayelet was quite accepting of it, that, or maybe she didn't quite understand yet. born in morocco, ayelet must've had a long journey to come to the states. only an infant, and yet so loved by a stranger, whom she called mom in the years that followed.

she is a baby sister to two older brothers — zo and adam. having them in her life made it a little easier. she trusted them more than anyone. suspicious of everyone that she crossed paths with. it was the four of them — of course, their mom was included — against the world. she had a lovely upbringing but she only wished that time could've stood still ... just for a second. it suddenly went south when mom had fallen ill.

by the time their mom had passed away, she had lost her light. the light switch had been turned off. usually a very bright kid and their mom slipping away from her grasp, she became earnest and kept to herself. she was little and she lost the woman she adored; the strongest woman she'd ever known, her mom. she grew quieter but remained close with her brothers. even after moving into their aunt's home.

it was a strange yet familiar change. letty couldn't tell if she liked it or not, however, as long as she was with lorenzo and adam, then it was okay. it was all going to be okay. she never once left their side, except when letty had to attend school or do activities. she clinged to them like a baby koala. however, not to the extreme. she knew when to give them space.

her aunt was a quirky woman... to say the least. ayelet liked her. family but an okay woman. not as special as mom. they had lived there since after she'd passed. having no idea exactly where it was they moved to, regardless, it was their new home. it was nice time until it wasn't anymore.

THE CORDYCEPS INFECTION HAPPENS AND CHAOS ENSUES. letty didn't understand what exactly was going on. after all, she was only ten years old at the time. she grew up in a world that turned upside down, full of infected that were monsters in her eyes. she and her brothers fled from their aunt's home. it was the only way they could survive and fend for themselves.

thanks to her brothers she learned a lot of survival skills. oh, why did she have to live in this world? she's always had a love for animals & their meals consisted of hunting. imagine her dismay. it was, however, a must to survive. over the years, they've managed to do just that. for a spell, the riccis lived in a cabin that eventually became home. letty was finally able to get comfortable.

it was a lovely time, until the cabin burned down in a fire. they all had to flee and seek shelter as quickly as possible; therefore, she collected herself & ran into the woods. it was impossible to hear her footsteps. she would've had no idea that her brother, lorenzo, intended on following her, but wasn't found. she was on her own now.

ayelet was able to live a life under the radar, hidden away in an apartment outside of the qz. only leaving when necessary. her steps were often light and was rarely heard. she is 5 foot, 3 inches — short but fiesty in her own words. years had passed and letty wondered where her brothers could be? i wonder how adam's doing and where he is. enzo, where could he be? all she could think about was her brothers. it would be some type of miracle if they had survived, but she had no doubts.

suddenly, she landed herself inside the qz. how? she doesn't remember. she blacked out from exhaustion. letty has no feelings towards FEDRA. you could say she was neutral and suspicious of everyone. always has and always will be. she doesn't know how she feels being in the qz. it was to be endured for now. after all, letty has only been in the pittsburgh qz for a week. she was given a job: vet. how? she has no idea but has convinced herself that she could do it. unfortunately, everyone was a stranger. she guessed it was about time to have a social life. who is she bound to meet?

[lettyricci]

* 𝒂𝒚𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒕 𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒄𝒊’𝒔 𝐓𝐀𝐆 𝐃𝐔𝐌𝐏 ! ♡

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。 *     ♡     ◜     ˚          𝖆𝖞𝖊𝖑𝖊𝖙 𝖗𝖎𝖈𝖈𝖎     ┊     scenarios.

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