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@glasslippcrs liked the call for catherine abbott

it had been raining all day , so much that it probably would have been best for catherine to stay home . but she was not easily swayed && so , she found herself venturing out to the coffee shop .

she had just ordered her drink && was on her way to find a chair when she noticed ashley . motioning for the other to sit down , the well - dressed woman’s voice carried across the room : “ 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 , 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐄 . there’s a nice spot over there that i think would be perfect . ”

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catherine abbott was never ( && i do mean never ) caught off guard . this sort of thing was bound to happen sooner or later , especially with such an excitable person in their care . it did disappoint her that the secret had slipped that easily , those children would never have found out so soon .

she simply raised a perfectly sculpted brow , turning from her book to face the other . “ i don’t like individuals who beat around the bush , joan . either you did it or you didn’t . now , which is it ? ”

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“How do you restore a child’s faith in the Christmas spirit again?” Joan whispered inconspicuously, but just loud enough to not be drowned out by the sound of cars bustling and children squealing in glee after being freed from another long and grueling school day.

She stops abruptly after realizing how awkward she had phrased her sentence. “I mean, I might have accidentally told someone that Santa might not exist.” Joan confessed as she gestured towards one of Catherine’s students who she was in charge of babysitting again today.

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@boundlcsslove liked the call for catherine abbott

in what seemed like only moments before , she had just returned home after finishing her daily stroll . putting up her umbrella in the can by the entrance , she nearly missed the girl crumpled up by the foot of the stairs . it was only the shine of a bright red shoe — illuminated by the lamp over the now unlocked door — that had caught her eye . quickly rushing to her aid , the woman had managed to get her inside . after a bit of searching , it had been determined that best place to put her was on the couch .

catherine checked the girl’s pulse && then went to go prepare a cup of tea . by the time she returned , julia had already woken up . then , she approached the girl with a concerned expression && a warm smile on her face . ‘ 𝐀𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐀𝐋𝐑𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 , 𝐃𝐄𝐀𝐑 ? ’

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Shall I go after ‘em? Well, we can’t have them gallivanting up there like kangaroos, can we?

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* / like this for a starter from catherine abbott !

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out of character information

ooc name / alias : reeve

pronouns : she and her

age : eighteen .

timezone : pst .

availability : i have classes from 8 : 30 am to 4 pm on weekdays , except for on wednesday’s . on wednesday’s , i’ll be on from 7 to 8 am . weekdays , i’m on from 4 to 9 pm . weekends are super lax , so i’ll be on && off .

triggers : racism , pedophilia , abuse , incest

means of contact : discord @ reevesbandanna # 8802 , ig : reevesicle

anything else about you : i’m fluent in spanish ! i love period dramas && science fiction .

just to start .

character name : mary poppins .

cursed name : catherine abbott

archetype : the caregiver .

cursed or aware : aware , 11 months

birthday & age : august 26 , thirty four / eighty - six

species & rank : human ( as far as we know ) , no rank .

sexuality : pansexual

faceclaim : emily blunt

neighborhood : the garden district

kingdom : the kingdom of prydain

occupation : school teacher

personality traits : ( - ) sarcastic , blunt , judgmental ( + ) caring , focused , persuasive .

quirks : for all of mary’s talk of propriety , she’s acquired a multitude of interesting skills . among these are knowing how to rap , how to pick a lock , && what the best cure for a hangover is .

connections : 


* bert ( dawes / unnamed ) : you’re the best of friends , despite your protests . the two of you could not be more different , but that’s what’s nice about it . it could be years between seeing each other , but once you do , it’s as if nothing has changed .

** he’s your — well , you don’t know exactly . definitely friends , maybe more than that . what the two of you have is special , ( excuse the cliche ) && you wouldn’t want to damage that .

* jane banks : she was your student in the early years , when you were still at home . you’ve watched her grow from an extremely energetic teenager to a wonderful young adult with a passion for advocacy . jane has blossomed into an extremely giving person && you know she’ll do well .

* * she’s your former student , having taught her in the sixth grade . you pass each other in the streets && have lunch sometimes . you’re not as close as you used to be , but that’s to be expected .

* uncle albert : your somewhat eccentric uncle . he also moved to town , but quite a few years before you did . he’s the whole reason you moved , really . you wouldn’t have known about the town otherwise .

* * you’ll visit him for tea once or twice a month , more often on the holidays . it’s nice to have someone who knows you && more importantly , one cares about you .

playlist : before you go ( lewis capaldi ) , the great pretender ( the platters ) , tba

quotes .

canon quote : exactly as i suspected ! mary poppins , practically perfect in every way .

song lyric : could make you see how the world could be , in spite of the way that it is ; road to hell II by the cast of hadestown

the basics .

𝙾𝙽𝙲𝙴 𝚄𝙿𝙾𝙽 𝙰 𝚃𝙸𝙼𝙴 , catherine abbott was known as mary poppins , the neutral resident of ( the enchanted forest ) from the tale of mary poppins by pl travers . they’re notorious for being ( judgmental ) and ( sarcastic ) , but there are times when she can be ( caring ) and ( helpful ) . i’ve heard that she could pass as an emily blunt doppelgänger , but i don’t see it . the ( thirty four / eighty six ) year - old cis woman has been a ( school teacher ) in fabletown for ( five years ) and are a ( human , as far as we know ) affiliated with ( no one ) . they tend to spark images of vintage clothing , children’s laughter , seeing an old friend for the first time in a while . you’ll know when they walk by because they always seem to be blasting fly me to the moon by frank sinatra . it truly explains why they’re known as the proper one .

dig deeper .

full biography :

you honestly can’t recall what your life was like before , but flashes of parlors && vases that were not to be touched occasionally occupy your thoughts . it’s often assumed that you came from a prosperous home , and yet . . . there’s something amiss . perhaps you’re descended from fae or wizards , like the tales your wards often read . an unmistakable trace of magic surrounds you at all times , either drawing people in or chasing them away . it’s not your fault , you can’t control it . control , maybe that’s what this is about . knowing your obstinate manner , it’s entirely possible that this is a punishment . some days , it certainly feels like it . you’re swept away when the wind changes , never staying in one place . individuals you were entrusted to care for as children grow old && perish , while you’re the same as you’ve always been . but that’s a subject for another time . keep hiding behind your smiles && that umbrella of yours , you’ll be fine — eventually you’ll forget them entirely .

your family members were well - off && yet they never had time for you , instead hiring nannies . your father , a kind man , meant well but never seemed to know what to do . your mother was distant , up until the day that she passed . you spent the majority of your life attempting to be the absolute best person you could , secretly craving attention from anyone who would provide it . pouring yourself into learning languages , taking etiquette classes , excelling in your studies . it was never enough . eventually you get tired of this . so , you do the only logical thing : pack up all your items && move . you become the teacher of the little children in the town , finding joy in watching their faces light up when they do something as simple as getting a question right .

tether :

an ornate umbrella , much like a lady’s parasol . it’s especially important for her because it is one that she took everywhere in her old life . it would be extremely easy for her to find it , tucked away in an attic or hiding in plain sight .

writing sample :

she sat on the windowsill , observing the world below her with an interested manner . it was springtime , there was probably a slight chill in the air — not one harsh enough to wear a sweater , but that was for the best . oh , how she longed to go outside ! but alas , there were more important matters to attend to . after all , the book wouldn’t read itself .

a little extra .

i will be portraying mary in a way that’s similar to the movies . hopefully , i’ll be able to incorporate aspects from both the movies and the books .