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scottydonovans‌:

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His grandmother always told him that he shouldn’t take calls and walk at the same time. In fact, she’s specifically told him he shouldn’t do any two things at the same time, period. Especially if one of them involved movement because well, Scotty wasn’t the most poised person in the world. He was tall and long and clumsy, and three of those things together weren’t the greatest combination. But he was out in the world. He was feeling sort of… confident? He had like two friends. Life was really looking up for him. He chatted away on the phone, eyes on his feet because if his eyes were on his feet he could totally avoid tripping over something.

“Yeah, Grandma. I’m totally taking my vitamin gummies, don’t worry. Well, you put it in my care package with instructions so I’m doing it. The orange ones really suck though.” A beat. “Well, I started out eating the good ones and now I’m only left with the orange ones–”

Just like Gran had predicted: Scotty found himself in a pickle. Turns out, watching your feet while you walked wasn’t fool-proof. Because surprise! Bumping into people was a thing. It was like a car crash to be honest. He turned a corner and wham, smacked right into someone, phone knocked out of his hand in the process. “Oof–!” 

So, sue her for being a little busybody and all that, but rumors travelled quick around Broadripple, and Pearl couldn't help if her ever-attentive ears happened to catch wind of really juicy shit going down. It was just human nature to know more, wasn't it? Especially if what that knowledge was about was the very foundation of the school itself? Well, then, of course she had to know!

Those thoughts kept Pearl warm as she continued to walk, shoes clacking against the ground as she mindlessly scrolled through her phone. Yes, study then, coordinate with her buddy, sure, Skype with the fam, mmhmm, all packed away in a neat little list, but all she really wanted to do was check on what people were doing back in SC. For that, there was no better place place than the 'Gram. And yeah, Shontelle Jeffries was back again with Noah Sullivan, that ho, another bougie cotillon for her to not attend, yadda, yadda. Same old, same old, but still something real, still something more than the frigid northeast with the whie bread and white-

"What the-"

And, joy of joys! Right there was one of them. As much as her blood flared red-hot, sparking with something far warmer than the snow laid on each side, though, Pearl tried to breathe, keep it even, easy. Even if her phone was maybe cracked in a million different places, because of this little twerp-

Breathe, Pearl, breathe.

She looked at the boy- Scott? Smiled, sweet like honey straight from the jar. Warm, too. 

"Well, fancy bumping into you here!"

So warm, in fact, that it burned.

“...Need some help?”

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redfordz‌:

The situation could only be creepier if the soundtrack was a Billie Eilish album. At this rate, “Bury a Friend” would cut it pretty well, if you asked Hugo. He tried not to think about Izzy and Maggie’s disappearance, but the mental images of them at school were tattooed on his brain. Although he wasn’t particularly close to them, it was a shock to Hugo.

On the top of that, there was also the Johnnie-Jamie situation, which was absurd. Where the fuck was Jamie? What happened to the weird boy with no guts to face Damien? Well, suddenly a new version of him appeared out of thin air, a version with more balls than Hugo could ever imagine and – Hugo would never admit this out loud – hotter. According to his info, Nick was the boy’s new roommate, and Hugo would get answers one way or another. 

As a matter of fact, he needed answers to several things. First of all, his siblings. He couldn’t even form questions, because the sinking feeling inside his stomach was still there. Well, he knew his parents marriage was a fucking failure – after all, he was the one who caught his dad red handed. Still, knowing his father had so little respect for other people was awful. He hoped Connor and Casey got used to be treated badly, because it wouldn’t get any easier with the Redfords.

Second of all: why the fuck was he nominated as the BBC’s president? ‘I mean, not why, this is kinda obvious’, he thought while got out of the library with fast steps – and forgetting to say goodbye to Sister Clary. But was he really nominated because they thought he would to a good job? Or were they so desperate for someone, that put the first poor devil on the place? Hell if he knew. 

Hugo’s fast hands went deep inside his pocket, nodding as the nuns passed by him when he left to the gardens. His plan was to smoke a joint and forget about everything, when he saw a familiar face passing by. 

— Hey, [ YOUR CHARACTER’S NAME], wait a minute. I need a word with you!

@broadripplestarters​

So like, hokay, things were...good? Okay, good was a stretch, because Pearl didn’t know if she’d ever feel good, like good in the whole feeling closer to God or like she was queen of the world good here in like White Cristian Boy Central. but classes were going well, dance was great, and maybe, just maybe, she'd find some place here to call her own. 'Course, that was soon derailed by Maggie, Bible Girl, and then that crazy senior dude going missing off to God-knew-where, but none of it was happening to Pearl, which meant that is wall peachy keen.

Yep, the gooseumps that'd constantly forming on her skin had nothing to do with that. Still just adjusting to the New England weather, 'cause Columbia wasn't the same, that was all. Besides, there were other things to focus on rather than her skin, like the guy who was calling her while she was just strolling about. Fine, yes, she was just trying to get circulation moving, so Pearl supposed he was well within his rights to go up and say he needed to talk, but still, yeesh.

"Mmm?" Pearl replied, turning her head back and offering a small smile to Hugo. Hugo was a chill dude, yes, or at least not an asshole to her, but apparently he was also the head of that school frat or whatever, which mean that trying to get into his world probably wasn't gonna end up all hunky-dory. Cute, though. If she was a girl with looser morals (and legs), maybe there'd be something, but she really was not about that life.

"So, what'd ya need? I'm all ears over here."

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PEARL VICTOR ( CAMILLE WINBUSH ) is a 17 year old JUNIOR student at Broadripple Academy. SHE is originally from COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA but moved to Broadripple ONE YEAR ago. SHE is HARD-WORKING and SPIRITED but can also be BLUNT and INATTENTIVE.  

1. Full Name?

Pearl Eunice Victor.

2. Preferred Names or Nicknames?

None! Pearl is Pearl, end of story.

3. What does their name mean? Does it have any significance in their family? Do they like their name?

Pearl was named in memory of her great-grandmother, and that mantle is something she wears with-well, not a sense of pride, but a sense of duty. Eunice was just a name they thought sounded nice, although it’s original form does mean victory in Greek, which might make it a teensy bit redundant. Oops!

4. Age and Date of Birth?

17! She was born May 20th, 2002.

5. Gender and Pronouns?

Cis female (she/her).

6. Hometown?

Columbia, South Carolina. As such, Broadripple has been a fairly big shift for Pearl, but she’s trying to deal with it as best she can!

7. Does your character fit into any well known archetypes or tropes?

Bits of Pearl’s demeanor do fall into the classic Southern Belle archetype, generally sweet if also fairly hard-headed if there’s something she wants to fight for, but she’s not exactly accustomed to rural life.

8. How long have they been at Broadripple?

Pearl transferred into Broadripple for her sophomore year of high school, and has remained there ever since.

9. What led them to apply to Broadripple? Was it a decision made by them or by their parents/guardians or somewhere in between?

It was a joint decision, although one that was largely made by her father, a pastor at the largest AME church in Columbia. Despite Broadripple being a Catholic institution, he felt that it’s reputation meant that his beloved daughter, his only female child as well as his youngest, deserved to have the opportunities that being a Broadripple student would provide.

10. Whether they’ve been at Broadripple four days or four years, do they enjoy it? Do they like Broadripple?

In all honestly, Pearl doesn’t know if she can say that she enjoys Broadripple or not. Sure, it’s facilities are a heck of a lot better than anything she had back in Columbia, and yes, some of the boys were real cute, but despite everything, she still feels a disconnect between herself and the student populace as a whole. Maybe it’s her color, maybe  it’s the fact that so many of them have no idea what struggle is. Or, maybe it’s the fact they don’t approve of her efforts of trying to start a cheer squad. In any case, Pearl enjoys parts of Broadripple, but can’t quite see she enjoys it is a whole.

11. What house are they in? Do they care very much about their house?

Pearl is part of Seton, and honestly, most events related to the houses are the events in which Pearl displays the most enthusiasm. While she generally believes in school spirit as a whole, her competitive nature means that house events are the best way to sate that thirst, considering she doesn’t take part in any of the sports teams.

12. Who do they share a dorm with, or are they on their own for the moment? What are they like to live with? Are they clean or messy? Early risers or night owls?

At this point in time, Pearl is rooming on her own, and she would very much hope to keep it that way! Not because isn’t a good roommate, because she would definitely tell you she is - and, at the very least, she keeps her side quite organized if a bit garish with it’s constant use of baby pinks and blues, and with her waking up at 6 sharp in order to look over her work for the day.

13. How is your character’s dorm decorated? Is it bare or bursting at the seems with personality? Any particular sentimental items from home?

Pearl keeps scrapbooks with her favorite family memories tucked into a drawer in her dorm, considering she’s boarding at Broadripple and only able to go visit her family during long holidays. Her dorm room, as mentioned earlier, is decorated with family memories, as well as her fond memories of cheer and gymnastics, which she keeps framed all around. 

14. What is their favourite subject at school? Do they even have a favourite? Why?

As an astrophysicist, Pearl would be amiss to put anything other than physics as her favorite class! What initially began as a fascination with astrology ended up becoming a genuine interest in astronomy, and ever since the eighth grade, Pearl has aimed for working at NASA, even though she knows it currently isn’t exactly in the best state.

15. Are they involved in any clubs? Which ones?

Pearl is a member of the Chamber Choir, the Buddy Club, as well as the Student Weekend Activities Team, if only because she enjoys busying herself. She has been preparing herself for a run from Student Council, and as such, been considering joining Women of Broadripple as a way to gain at least some measure of recognition before she does announce her candidacy, but for now, she hasn’t made any concrete moves on that front.

16. How does your character feel about Broadripple’s Unofficial Clubs? Do they know about them? Are they a part of any of them?

Pearl regards the BBC with some disdain, although she supposes their antics do liven up the school environment. (Also, their parties are pretty good.) As someone trying not to get involved with any drama at campus, at least not through delving into things the administration would want exposed, she isn’t exactly fond of the kids going around trying to stir shit up. 

17. Does your character participate in any sports? If so, what made them join the team?

Nope! In her previous school, Pearl was a cheerleader, but seeing as how Broadripple doesn’t have a cheer squad, she doesn’t participate.

18. What afternoon activities does your character do? Do they just do the one mandatory one or are they involved in multiple? Why?

Pearl both volunteers at a nursing home, and does dance. Dance is the closest thing she has to cheer, and she generally specializes in contemporary, while she both genuinely enjoys community service and believes that it will help her college applications. 

19. Do they miss their home when they’re at Broadripple? Do they often go home for the weekends or do they only go home during holiday breaks?

Pearl stays in frequent contact with her family through weekly videochats with her parents, but in order to save on money, she is only able to go back to South Carolina during long breaks, something that still doesn’t exactly sit well with he. 

20. Did your character know Izzy De Santis or Maggie Monroe?

Pearl generally has no idea who Izzy is other than that crazy dude who punched someone, but as Maggie was in her batch, she can’t hep but feel a bit uncomfortable about the entire situation. Not that she liked Maggie - Pearl loved God, too, but Maggie seemed a little off to her, but the fact that she’s just up and gone means something must have gone wrong.

21. Has your character heard of Edith Lynch? Do they know the story?

Pearl has heard murmurs about incidents going on, but she hasn’t bothered to read up on any of the details surrounding it, so she has little to no idea about the specifics of the Edith Lynch incident.

22. How does your character feel about Nighmore? Have they noticed the recently closed shops yet?

Call her judgey, but Pearl doesn’t like Nighmore. The people are too nice, especially in the wake of the things that have been going down. Pearl has felt this way for some time, though, and besides briefly noting that there seem to be less places to hang out in Nighmore, she hasn’t put too much thought into it, mainly filtering it into a list of all the other reasons Nighmore gives her the heebie jeebies. 

23. Have you made any aesthetic Pinterest boards/WeHeartIt collections for this character? Or playlists? Anything you would like to share!

I may add stuff here, but for now, no!