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Rina was only distracted by the question for a moment but it was enough for Uly to steal a fry. They were tempted to slap it right out of his hands, but decided against it. "I'm much of a plan kinda person," Rina admits. This just kind of happened, they either worked out or they didn't. Whatever they did probably wouldn't change it.

Shrugging in response, Rina hadn't given it much thought. "I'll just keep working at the salon, I guess. It's whatever," although things had definitely been more tense since Tori had been come back to town and started working there. "I didn't ever expect the music thing to pan out after last time, so I'm just enjoying it while it lasts, y'know?" Maybe that was the secret to it all, lowering your expectations to the point where anything seems like a blessing. "What 'bout you? Surely you're not gonna be working at Oasis for the rest of your life.."

( @ulyflynn )

closed for: @rinaxcicero

where: all nighter diner

"Do you have a life plan?" Uly asks immediately after he stole a fry from Rina's plate, half-aiming to distract and half-sincerely asking. He bites off half of the lifted fry and chews it, swallowing then before he elaborates.

"If the music shit doesn't pan out I mean. You got a back up?"

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( @phoebekeller )

SOMEONE GREAT (2019) dir. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

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Rina laughed lowly, vape pressed against their lips before taking a long inhale and expelling a plume into the air. "Surprised you thought of me at all," Rina retorts bitterly. Having to stay behind in this shit town while your ex runs off to New York is one thing, them coming back and having to work together? Hardly a recipe for peaceful existence. Rina wasn't ever the type to just let sleeping dogs lie. "Considering how easy it was to drop me like a bag of shit," they add, as if Tori wasn't aware of how their relationship ended. Well, at least Rina's perspective of it. "Figured I was erased from your memory the second you left."

A normal person would try and make peace, get closure. But Rina was forever itching for a fight and so was Tori, it was half the reason why'd fallen together and then broken apart. "I could fuck off, but I was here first and I don't just give up when shit gets dicey. You know, sometimes loyalty fuckin' means something, you know?" A moment passed. "Well, nah, actually - you wouldn't,"

(@victoriaxsanchez)

Being back in Aurora Bay really wasn’t going so well for Victoria, the disapproval from her family was one thing, and then to be shoved into a workplace with her ex...well, that was just the icing on the cake. When the words left Rina’s lips she wondered if she was better off staying inside with the acetone and ammonia fumes. “Aw, damn it. I really hoped that thing would’ve killed you by now.” Tori was quick to snap back, glancing towards the vape, and taking a seat on one of the metal chairs.

All she had with her was a can of Coke Zero and a couple do Twizzlers, something she wanted to enjoy in peace before her next client but with Rina there, Victoria quickly realised she wasn’t going to get that. It was probably the same for Rina, but they knew Tori could be equally as snarky. “You’ve got legs and I'm sure you’ve got a brain up there somewhere. You can fuck off if you don’t like me being here.” @rinaxcicero

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Rina: but you looked so good in it Rina: please let me do this i got money to burn Rina: i wrote you a love song, dont get more valentines than that Rina: ig i should ask you if you want to instead of just assumin [1 minute later] Rina: will you be my valentine? ❤️‍🔥 (@phoebekeller)

Phoebe: i can't accept that, it was expensive!! Phoebe: are we doing valentines day gifts???? I'M NOT PREPARED Phoebe: does this mean i'm your valentine @rinaxcicero

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Rina answered the knock at the door abruptly, old rock t-shirt hanging just above their knees and tube socks hiked up to different lengths in the throws of sleep. They were tossing up not answering the door at all and going back to sleep, but curiosity got the better of them. Upon seeing the blonde ray of sunshine at their door, Rina's harsh features immediately softened. "Liza," they breathe, their tone housing a hint of surprise. "You're lucky you're you or else I'd be cursing you out for messing with my beauty sleep." Not to mention, she'd brought treats and Elise.

Quickly glancing behind them, dark eyes scan for anything that might not exactly be baby appropriate. Thankfully, there was nothing apparent enough to stand out, and also, baby Elise wasn't exactly walking on her own just yet. "Come on in," Rina stands against the door to allow the blonde into the apartment.

(@thelizaxlevin)

closed - @rinaxcicero

where - rina's place

Liza hadn't seen Rina in a while given that she had now gone back to work and had moved into a new house and the fact that she was a mother, but Liza was wanting to make more of an effort with her friendships lately, and she definitely wanted to catch up with her once-roommate (sort of).

So with Elise's carrier dangling on her arm and a bakery box in hand filled with various pastries and baked goods, Liza knocked on the door, a smile bright on her face. "Surprise!"

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Nothing fuelled Rina's fire like someone getting behind their bad ideas. The fact that Rina practically lived at Sharky's growing up and the people here were more like family than her actual family, it meant they could away with a lot more than regular people. Hands turned Alma's shoulders away from the disgruntled bartender who looked like he was about to blow up, Rina gave him a sympathetic look. "Come on, fiesty," they beckon Alma towards the back door that led behind the stage with a laugh.

Pushing past the 'employee access only' sign, the hustle and bustle of behind the scenes was less than usual. The live music that usually played was mediocre tonight, at best. Rina gave fistbumps and head nods to people as they past, clearly in their element. "You ever been back here?" they asked, looking back at Alma.

( @almakhalif )

"glad i have someone on the inside." alma notes, completely unaware of the names of each rooms here. anytime alma spent her days drinking, she'd offer her focus on the task at hand, not paying too much mind to the finer details of the bars she transversed. "yeah, tony." alma sticks out her tongue, accentuating the mans name in mock judgement. "lead the way."

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The question took Rina by surprised but it probably shouldn't have. Nonetheless, the thought rattled around their head until they voiced their thoughts. "Hmm... I think they're pretty similar. Not that I got much experience on a surfboard." As opposed to on a skateboard which was where Rina has spent most of their teenagedom. "Bungee jumping?" they offered as a suggestion. "Or sky diving. That's gotta be something close to when you're flying on a skateboard or surfing a wave." They hadn't done either of those things but it was definitely on the bucket list.

"I ain't ever even been on a plane so flying in general seems pretty cool to me."

( @arielxdavis )

where: in front of surf's up status: open for anyone

"Do you think skateboards are basically the same as surfboards? Just that surfboards are made for water?" Ariel asked, looking over the surfboards in the display window. They were all so pretty, and if she wasn't completely terrible at sports, she would probably try them out. Or if she was good at balancing just about anything. Granted, she prided herself on being able to do many things, but maybe this wasn't meant to be. "I wish there was an equivalent of that for flying. Can you imagine just hopping on a board and flying anywhere you want to?"

@aurorabaystarter

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who: @victoriaxsanchez where: outside stunning styles salon

The small table and chairs for smokers (and vapers) resided down the back of a crappy looking alleyway behind Stunning Styles. And while it left a lot to be admired aesthetically, it was a nice break from the smell of harsh chemicals. Even if Rina was currently sucking on a vape instead of breathing in any type of fresh air. As the door to back alley swung open, Rina's eyes lifted from their position on her phone. The ghost of the smile they had etched on their face from a text Phoebe sent dimmed slightly as Victoria stepped out.

Working in the same place as your ex only had downsides. Especially when you refused to let go of a grunge. It made for a very tense working environment, especially when you're forced to interact. "You don't wanna go literally anywhere else for your break?" Rina leaned back in their chair to look her over.

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⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ lizeth selene via tiktok .

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"What? No!" Rina laughed aloud. "This is pure gold." A hand tucked under their chin, illustrating that they were deep into the table next to them's conversation. Whatever was happening, it wasn't going well. And the guy was curretly crying into his salad, while trying to look like he wasn't in fact, crying into his salad. The whole thing was hilarious, albeit a little sad. "I didn't think people actually got dumped in public. I thought that some shit people did in movies."

( @aiylahq )

location :: choose your own adventure / open starter

oh. she absolutely cannot watch this. the secondhand embarrassment is just too much. turning away from the scene in front of her, she subtly looked at the person next to her as she mumbled, " i'm honestly hoping that the ground would just open up right now and swallow us whole. this is just too painful to watch. " // @aurorabaystarter

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Rina strolled over to close the distance between Alma and them. "Easy, tiger" they laughed. Sharky's was more of a home than her childhood home ever was. They'd been coming here since the first time the band played in front of real people, not just friends and families. You could see etchings of Rina all around the place. Names carved into wooden tables, vandalism in bathrooms. Their autograph was on a receipt pinned behind the bar for when they 'made it big' however they had yet to do so.

Rolling their eyes, Rina looked at the bartender. A red-faced Tony was watching Alma through narrowed slits. "Come on, Tony. Don't be a dick," they called out, only to receive a middle finger in response. Turning back to Alma, Rina smirked. "Don't worry, we can steal a bottle from the green room. There's bottles on bottles back there." Mostly because it was close to the storeroom that housed the liquor supply.

( @almakhalif )

alma threw back another shot, one after the other until she could see the skewed expression of the bartender that could only mean she was at least one serving away from being cut off. she must have misjudged, as her shaky hand reaches for the drink just as the bartender intercepts. they can't deny her drinks after she's been served, right? that's ridiculous. she tells the bartender such, he doesn't seem pleased. alma doesn't quite realise how animated she must of appeared, attention caught by the person calling out her last name, they wore a familiar grin. "this place fucking sucks." she declares towards rina, pushing off the bar stool, "that bartender can suck my dick, what a fucking prick. i didn't even get refunded for the drink."

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Rina: ill give u the money Rina: consider it an early valentines present Rina: but only if you wear it for me (@phoebekeller)

Phoebe: i wish you had been there to see it in person!! Phoebe: ask uly how many pics i made him take until he got just the right one Phoebe: it's too expensive, i have to return it :( @rinaxcicero

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☎️ + uly

WHAT MY MUSE HAS FOR YOUR MUSE’S CONTACT INFO:

u(g)ly

WHAT THEIR RINGTONE IS:

🎧 i'm yer dad - GRLwood

THE LAST TEXT THEY SENT YOUR MUSE:

RINA: ride my dick any harder about pheebs and i'll cut yours off RINA: 🔪 🔪 🔪

WHAT IMAGE MY MUSE HAS FOR YOUR MUSE IN THEIR PHONE:

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who: @miloxsingh where: atlas co

"Uh, Milo?" Rina's tattoo-ridden fingers pointed to the guy in the store, knowing it was the right person as they'd been scrolling through his instagram on the Uber over. Now that her music had done a stint on TikTok, there was Uber money. Not just rent money or food money. 2024 was coming in clutch so far.

"I think my manager, Roxie called about an hour ago.. about a fitting for a music video?" The whole thing was so strange to them. Having a manager, producing a music video.. but half the time, it was easier to just go with it. So they did, no matter how weird it all was. "I'm Rina," they introduced themselves, a hand extended. "I stalked you on Instagram. You got good shit."

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rina ✉️ phoebe

Rina: saw pic of you at new years Rina: 🔥🔥🔥 Rina: that dress was smokin, you should keep it (@phoebekeller)