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怌Ā  ā‚ŠĀ  ā˜†Ā Ā ļ¾ŸĀ Ā zhao lusi,Ā  she/her,Ā  cis - womanĀ  怍Ā  INCOMINGĀ  TEXT:Ā Ā Ā  omgĀ  hvĀ  uĀ  metĀ Ā RILEYĀ  SONGĀ  ofĀ  theĀ Ā NARIZAĀ  BOISĀ  yetĀ Ā ?Ā  theyā€™reĀ  oneĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  crewā€™sĀ Ā mechanicĀ  nĀ  actuallyĀ  goĀ  byĀ Ā BUBBLES.Ā  theĀ Ā twentyĀ  sixĀ  y/oĀ  isĀ  typicallyĀ  seenĀ  hangingĀ  arndĀ Ā turf'sĀ  skateĀ  park.Ā  allegedlyĀ  theyā€™reĀ  frmĀ Ā miami,Ā  flĀ  nĀ  hvĀ  beenĀ  w/Ā  theĀ  crewĀ  forĀ Ā THREEĀ  YEARS.Ā  wtvr.Ā  justĀ  watchĀ  outĀ  forĀ  them,Ā  kĀ Ā ?Ā  ttylĀ Ā !Ā Ā ć€ŒĀ  ā‚Š ā˜†ļ¾ŸĀ Ā serena,Ā  31,Ā  she/her,Ā  estĀ  怍
s t a t i s t i c s .
BASICS:
FULL NAME:Ā Ā riley june song.
NICKNAMES:Ā Ā riles.
GENDER:Ā Ā cis female.
PRONOUNS:Ā Ā she/her.
SEXUALITY: Ā pansexual.
AESTHETICS:Ā bubblegum pink nail polished fingers coated in motor oil ; lace trimmed socks peeking out from dirty work boots ; pink sparkly heart shaped sunglasses perched atop her head ; the quick, satisfying snap of a sidekick flipping open in a single motion ; hello kitty band-aids covering nicks from busted knuckles ; the soft rev of her motorcycle's engine before it bursts into a roar.
AGE:Ā Ā twenty six.
DATE OF BIRTH:Ā Ā july 3, 1981.
ZODIAC SIGN:Ā Ā cancer sun, virgo moon, gemini rising.
OCCUPATION:Ā Ā mechanic.
APPEARANCE:
FACECLAIM:Ā Ā zhao lusi.
VOICE CLAIM:Ā  zhao lusi.
HEIGHT:Ā Ā 5'2".
BUILD:Ā Ā slim, but not too skinny.
HAIR:Ā long ( almost waist length ), dark dark brown, almost black. usually tied back in pigtail braids.
PIERCINGS &Ā TATTOOS:Ā Ā click here for pinterest board.
OTHER DISTINGUISHINGĀ FEATURES:Ā Ā soft rounded facial features, big bright eyes, subtle freckles across her nose.
STYLE:Ā click for pinterest board.
PERSONALITY:
TRAITS: pos / loyal, compassionate, hardworking, protective, optimistic, empathetic. neg / stubborn, impulsive, naive, protecctive, anxious, sensitive. neutral / private, practical, observant, curious, sensitive, reflective.
LIKES:Ā Ā tinkering with engines, late night drives with the window open, feeling the wind in her hair when she rides scarlett without a helmet, bold quirky nail designs, being independent, long roadtrips, iced coffee, loud powerful sounding motorcycles, juicy couture track suits, perfectly styled 'messy' hair, girly quirky accessories.
DISLIKES:Ā people underestimating her for being 'cute', losing a race/challenge, people getting in her business, being treated differently because she's a female, feeling stuck, being controlled, having to rely on others to much, being manipulated.
FEARS:Ā losing control, letting down her crew, not living up to her potential, heights.
PHOBIAS:Ā  acrophobia : fear of heights.
HOBBIES:Ā  sketching, nail art, playing video games, trying to skateboard, candid photography, doing yoga, collecting hello kitty figurines.
PET PEEVES:Ā Ā people who don't take care of their cars, loud chewing, cocky behavior, badly made coffee, being treated different because shes a female mechanic.
FAVORITES:
ICE CREAM FLAVOUR:Ā Ā cookies & cream.
TIME OF THE DAY / NIGHT:Ā Ā nighttime, especially late evenings.
WEATHER:Ā Ā cool, crisp weather, like early fall.
BREAKFAST FOOD:Ā Ā pancakes, with extra maple syrup.
DINNER FOOD:Ā Ā sushi.
DESSERT:Ā chocolate lava cake.
COLOURS:Ā Ā black, pastel pink, & electric blue.
ITEM:Ā Ā her red sparkly motorcycle helmet.
COFFEE ORDER:Ā iced caramel latte, three extra shots.
PERFUME:Ā aqua di gioia by giorgio armani.
b i o g r a p h y .
riley was born into a family struggling to make ends meet in miami. her mother tragically passed away during childbirth, leaving her father, a mechanic, to raise her. he worked long hours, often late into the night, which meant her older brother, ten years her senior, stepped up to care for her. this dynamic created a strong bond between riley and her brother, who also had a passion for cars. with the influence of both her father and brother, riley quickly developed a deep interest in mechanics, learning the trade as a way to empower herself and carve out her own path. although her father was often distant due to his demanding job, rileyā€™s brother became her constant source of support, guiding her through the challenges of growing up in a tough neighborhood. she grew up surrounded by the sounds of engines and tools, cementing her love for fixing things and finding solace in the mechanical world.
as riley entered middle school, it became clear that school was never going to be a challenge for her. academically, she breezed through the curriculum, often finding herself miles ahead of her peers. while other kids struggled to keep up, riley was perpetually bored, coasting through lessons that failed to ignite any real interest. her grades were consistently high, but the real excitement came from the world outside of school. riley was fiercely independent, but making friends was a different story. she was an awkward mix of tomboy and girly-girlā€”always the one under the hood of a car, but with hello kitty stickers on her notebooks. it wasnā€™t until her late teens that she found her crowdā€”mostly fellow misfits who loved the thrill of racing cars or the sound of engines revving just as much as she did. at home, she found solace in the garage with her brother and father, where they often worked late into the night. but it wasnā€™t all grease-streaked overalls and carburetors; riley had a soft spot for more delicate things, like painting her nails in soft shades of pastel pink. it was this blend of worldsā€”mechanic at heart, but a soft soul at her coreā€”that made riley such a complex person, drawn to both rough-and-tumble pursuits and quiet, girly rituals.
when riley entered high school, her older brother, now working as a mechanic for the rodani prowlers, started bringing her into the world of street racing. while she had always known her brother was involved in racing, it wasnā€™t until he became more deeply entrenched in the crew that she got an up-close look at the fast-paced culture. the prowlers had a reputation for dominating races with their unmatched speed and precision, and riley found herself drawn to the sheer intensity of it all. the races, the roar of engines, the speed, and the tight-knit crewā€”it was unlike anything she had ever experienced. her brother, ever the protector, saw how fascinated riley was by it and started bringing her to more races. she quickly became hooked, fascinated by the cars, the mechanics behind them, and the adrenaline that coursed through the streets. what started as a way to spend time with her brother soon turned into a passion of her own. riley often found herself staying up late in the garage, tinkering with engines and learning everything she could. while she didnā€™t start racing immediately, the environment ignited a fire in her that wouldnā€™t be easily extinguished. she was no longer just a bystander; riley was becoming part of the world that had so captivated her.
by the time riley hit her senior year of high school, she had already spent years honing her skills under the hood. working on cars was second nature to her, thanks to the countless hours spent with her father and brother in the garage. when she started tagging along to the rodani prowlers' garage, her talents didnā€™t go unnoticed. the crew quickly took her under their wing, encouraging her to join as a mechanic. she eagerly accepted, and before long, she was not only wrenching on cars but riding shotgun in her first race. the adrenaline rush of the race was undeniable, and riley knew right then that this was where she truly belongedā€”part of the crew and fully immersed in the world of speed and machines.
when the rodani prowlers split, rileyā€™s brother was among the crew members who left to form the nariza bois, a shift that shook up the whole dynamic of the street racing scene. riley had always been close to her brother, and his decision was one she didnā€™t take lightly. while it would have been easier for her to stay with the prowlers, the choice was clear: loyalty and family came first. joining the nariza bois was more than just a job; it was about proving herself in the new world that came with the shift. riley had grown up working under the hood, but now it felt differentā€”more challenging, more intense, and with a new crew that had its own identity. as she got to know the other members, she quickly realized they were just as passionate about cars and racing as she was, and the transition became a natural fit. she dove into the work, rebuilding engines and perfecting mods, with her brotherā€™s guidance still there, even if they were on different teams now. it wasnā€™t about crew loyalty as much as it was about doing what she loved, and in the nariza bois, riley saw the perfect opportunity to grow.
three years after joining the nariza bois, riley had become a staple in the garage, having earned the nickname ā€œbubblesā€ from her crew. while she wasnā€™t the typical racer, her expertise under the hood had gained her respect. she had customized her 2003 mitsubishi lancer evolution viii, known as nightshade, to be a beast on the street, and her 2006 kawasaki ninja 636, nicknamed scarlett, was her escape when she needed a break from the grind. riley had found a rhythm, balancing the mechanic life with occasional street racing and the adrenaline rush that came with it.
h e a d c a n o n s .
sheā€™s super protective of her tools and keeps them in pristine conditionā€”when someone messes with her stuff, sheā€™ll go off, even if itā€™s just a small scratch.
riley has a love for spicy food, the hotter, the better. she challenges her friends to try the spiciest sauces and laughs at their reactions, claiming itā€™s nothing for her.
riley is secretly a huge softie when it comes to animals, especially dogs. sheā€™ll always stop to pet a pup she passes on the street.
rileyā€™s the type to get invested in a random hobby out of nowhere. one week sheā€™s obsessed with learning how to play the guitar, and the next, sheā€™s researching photography tips & tricks.
she never lets anyone in her crew see her cry. but when sheā€™s alone, sheā€™ll let herself break down.
riley's highly protective of the people she cares about. if anyone in her crew gets hurt or in trouble, sheā€™ll be the first to act, even if it means putting herself at risk.
riley's a sucker for late-night drives, often hopping into her lancer and cruising the streets to clear her head. there's something about the solitude and the hum of the road that helps her think.
rileyā€™s the type of person who always offers her jacket to anyone who looks cold, even if sheā€™s freezing herself. she has a soft spot for the people around her and hates seeing anyone uncomfortable.
she keeps a stash of snacks hidden in her toolbox for the crew, especially when theyā€™re working long hours. she insists itā€™s ā€œfor the good of the carā€ when they tease her for it, but she knows everyone appreciates it.
riley often gives spontaneous compliments to people, whether itā€™s about their car, their outfit, or something theyā€™ve done well. she believes everyone deserves to feel good about themselves, and she likes lifting others up in small, unexpected ways.
riley is secretly really into cooking and loves to experiment with new recipes. sheā€™s known for bringing homemade meals to the crew, always with some unique twist that surprises everyone.
one of riley's nervous habits is constantly opening and closing her bejeweled sidekick, with a forceful click.
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dr1ftings Ā· 1 day ago
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-Ā  Ģ—Ģ€Ā  šŸŒø Ģ–Ģ-Ā  š“‡š’¾š“š‘’š“ŽĀ  placesĀ  herĀ  handsĀ  awkwardlyĀ  inĀ  herĀ  lap,Ā  silently willingĀ  theĀ  tooĀ  shortĀ  skirtĀ  sheĀ  hadĀ  chosenĀ  toĀ  wear tonightĀ  toĀ  magicallyĀ  lengthenĀ  andĀ  fullyĀ  coverĀ  herĀ  thighs.Ā  sheĀ  was...Ā  definitelyĀ  outĀ  ofĀ  herĀ  comfortĀ  zone.Ā  andĀ  thereĀ  wereĀ  soĀ  manyĀ  people.Ā  justĀ  [Ā  ...Ā  ]Ā  it's a lot.Ā  rileyĀ  wasn'tĀ  someoneĀ  whoĀ  usuallyĀ  sufferedĀ  fromĀ  socialĀ  anxiety,Ā  butĀ  forĀ  someĀ  reasonĀ  tonightĀ  sheĀ  couldĀ  feelĀ  itĀ  clawingĀ  atĀ  her insides.Ā  honeyĀ  brownĀ  eyesĀ  shuffleĀ  aroundĀ  theĀ  boothĀ  she'sĀ  seatedĀ  in,Ā  goingĀ  personĀ  toĀ  person, crew member to crew member,Ā  untilĀ  theyĀ  landĀ  onĀ  nory.Ā  justĀ  asĀ  riley'sĀ  aboutĀ  toĀ  letĀ  herĀ  eyesĀ  wanderĀ  toĀ  theĀ  nextĀ  person,Ā  sheĀ  hearsĀ  nory's voice.Ā  rileyĀ  staysĀ  silent,Ā  untilĀ  sheĀ  hearsĀ  noryĀ  speakĀ  again.Ā  and riley'sĀ  neverĀ  smokedĀ  aĀ  dayĀ  inĀ  herĀ  lifeĀ  [Ā  ...Ā  ]Ā  soĀ  whyĀ  doesĀ  sheĀ  shootĀ  upĀ  atĀ  nory'sĀ  words?Ā  āĀ  i'llĀ  joinĀ  you,Ā  ifĀ  youĀ  don'tĀ  mind?Ā  āžĀ  sheĀ  questionsĀ  loudĀ  enoughĀ  thatĀ  she'sĀ  prettyĀ  sureĀ  noryĀ  heardĀ  her, even though her eyes are trained downwards.Ā  before she even realizes it,Ā  she'sĀ  followingĀ  behindĀ  her, jumping at the chance to get some fresh air.
šŸ—ļø open to everyone. ā° 12:22am @ 12welve.
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šŸŖ : her capacity for clubs has a finite limit & tonight's full attendance is truly putting that to the test. deep breath in, deep breath out. it's fine. it's fun. it'sā€” 思 i need out. 怞 is what spills out of her mouth. nory blinks, like she's surprised by her own revelation, then pushes herself away from the booth. she's already fumbling around her pockets, winded relief at the outline of her lucky lighter. 思 m' gonna go smoke, is what i mean. 怞 she doesn't bother with invitations, simply begins to make her way through the sea of people.
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describeĀ  yourĀ  firstĀ  race.Ā  wasĀ  itĀ  aĀ  formalĀ  challengeĀ  orĀ  aĀ  trafficĀ  lightĀ  chase?Ā  howĀ  didĀ  itĀ  feel?
"iĀ  donā€™tĀ  raceĀ  asĀ  oftenĀ  asĀ  someĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  othersā€”mostĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  time,Ā  iā€™mĀ  underĀ  theĀ  hood,Ā  gettingĀ  myĀ  handsĀ  dirtyĀ  withĀ  theĀ  cars.Ā  butĀ  whenĀ  iĀ  doĀ  race?Ā  itā€™sĀ  likeĀ  nothingĀ  else.Ā  myĀ  firstĀ  raceĀ  wasĀ  aĀ  streetĀ  challengeā€”nothingĀ  formal,Ā  justĀ  theĀ  kindĀ  ofĀ  thingĀ  thatĀ  happensĀ  whenĀ  youā€™reĀ  hangingĀ  aroundĀ  theĀ  rightĀ  crowd.Ā  iĀ  rememberĀ  theĀ  adrenalineĀ  kickingĀ  in,Ā  theĀ  tensionĀ  ofĀ  waitingĀ  forĀ  theĀ  signal,Ā  andĀ  thenā€”boomā€”justĀ  fullĀ  throttle.Ā  theĀ  soundĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  engineĀ  roaringĀ  toĀ  life,Ā  theĀ  rushĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  wind,Ā  andĀ  theĀ  wayĀ  everythingĀ  elseĀ  disappearsĀ  asĀ  soonĀ  asĀ  theĀ  tiresĀ  hitĀ  theĀ  pavement.Ā  itā€™sĀ  aĀ  feelingĀ  iĀ  canā€™tĀ  getĀ  fromĀ  anythingĀ  else.Ā  itā€™sĀ  freedom,Ā  itā€™sĀ  power,Ā  andĀ  itā€™sĀ  addictive.Ā  butĀ  honestly?Ā  iĀ  preferĀ  workingĀ  onĀ  theĀ  cars,Ā  makingĀ  themĀ  runĀ  atĀ  theirĀ  peakā€”racingĀ  isĀ  justĀ  aĀ  bonusĀ  whenĀ  itĀ  happens."
when did your first realize you had a passion for cars / racing?
"honestly,Ā  iĀ  donā€™tĀ  thinkĀ  itĀ  wasĀ  someĀ  big,Ā  dramaticĀ  moment.Ā  iĀ  grewĀ  upĀ  aroundĀ  carsā€”myĀ  dadĀ  workedĀ  asĀ  aĀ  mechanic,Ā  andĀ  myĀ  olderĀ  brotherĀ  does too,Ā  soĀ  iĀ  wasĀ  alwaysĀ  inĀ  theĀ  garage.Ā  butĀ  racing?Ā  thatĀ  wasĀ  somethingĀ  thatĀ  kindaĀ  clickedĀ  whenĀ  iĀ  wasĀ  aĀ  teenager.Ā  iĀ  rememberĀ  theĀ  firstĀ  timeĀ  iĀ  actuallyĀ  hitĀ  theĀ  gasĀ  pedalĀ  inĀ  aĀ  carĀ  thatĀ  wasnā€™tĀ  justĀ  toĀ  getĀ  fromĀ  pointĀ  aĀ  toĀ  pointĀ  b.Ā  theĀ  wayĀ  theĀ  engineĀ  roared,Ā  theĀ  adrenalineĀ  rushā€”itĀ  wasĀ  likeĀ  nothingĀ  else.Ā  iĀ  gotĀ  intoĀ  streetĀ  racing through my brotherĀ  afterĀ  that,Ā  justĀ  toĀ  seeĀ  ifĀ  iĀ  couldĀ  keepĀ  up,Ā  andĀ  turnsĀ  outĀ  iĀ  could.Ā  fromĀ  there,Ā  itā€™sĀ  beenĀ  aboutĀ  findingĀ  thatĀ  perfectĀ  balanceĀ  betweenĀ  precisionĀ  andĀ  rawĀ  power.Ā  guessĀ  youĀ  couldĀ  sayĀ  itā€™sĀ  inĀ  myĀ  blood,Ā  huh?"
describe your personal definition of loyalty to your crew.
"loyaltyĀ  toĀ  myĀ  crewĀ  meansĀ  havingĀ  eachĀ  other'sĀ  backsĀ  noĀ  matterĀ  what.Ā  itā€™sĀ  aboutĀ  trust,Ā  respect,Ā  andĀ  knowingĀ  thatĀ  youā€™reĀ  allĀ  inĀ  thisĀ  together.Ā  weĀ  donā€™tĀ  justĀ  workĀ  onĀ  carsĀ  orĀ  raceĀ  together;Ā  weĀ  lookĀ  outĀ  forĀ  eachĀ  otherĀ  outsideĀ  ofĀ  allĀ  thatĀ  too.Ā  ifĀ  someoneā€™sĀ  strugglingĀ  orĀ  inĀ  aĀ  tightĀ  spot,Ā  youĀ  stepĀ  up,Ā  evenĀ  ifĀ  itā€™sĀ  notĀ  easy.Ā  loyaltyĀ  isnā€™tĀ  justĀ  followingĀ  ordersā€”itā€™sĀ  showingĀ  upĀ  whenĀ  itĀ  counts,Ā  supportingĀ  eachĀ  other,Ā  andĀ  knowingĀ  thatĀ  yourĀ  crewā€™sĀ  gotĀ  yourĀ  backĀ  justĀ  asĀ  muchĀ  asĀ  youā€™veĀ  gotĀ  theirs.Ā  atĀ  theĀ  endĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  day,Ā  itā€™sĀ  aboutĀ  beingĀ  thereĀ  forĀ  yourĀ  peopleĀ  whenĀ  itĀ  mattersĀ  most."
have you found a ā€˜family' within your crew? (if not, would you ever consider swapping?)
"yeah,Ā  iā€™veĀ  definitelyĀ  foundĀ  aĀ  ā€˜familyā€™Ā  inĀ  myĀ  crew.Ā  it'sĀ  notĀ  theĀ  sameĀ  asĀ  blood,Ā  butĀ  itĀ  feelsĀ  real.Ā  weā€™veĀ  beenĀ  throughĀ  aĀ  lotĀ  together,Ā  andĀ  weā€™veĀ  alwaysĀ  hadĀ  eachĀ  otherā€™sĀ  backs.Ā  myĀ  brotherĀ  andĀ  iĀ  wereĀ  partĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  rodaniĀ  prowlersĀ  beforeĀ  theĀ  split,Ā  butĀ  whenĀ  some of the crewĀ  brokeĀ  offĀ  andĀ  formedĀ  theĀ  narizaĀ  bois,Ā  weĀ  bothĀ  leftĀ  toĀ  joinĀ  them.Ā  itĀ  justĀ  feltĀ  right.Ā  iĀ  donā€™tĀ  thinkĀ  iā€™dĀ  everĀ  considerĀ  swappingā€”thisĀ  crewā€™sĀ  theĀ  oneĀ  iā€™veĀ  stuckĀ  with,Ā  andĀ  iĀ  wouldnā€™tĀ  tradeĀ  thatĀ  forĀ  anything.Ā  onceĀ  youĀ  findĀ  peopleĀ  youĀ  canĀ  trust,Ā  thatĀ  loyaltyĀ  runsĀ  deep,Ā  youĀ  know?Ā  iā€™veĀ  beenĀ  throughĀ  enoughĀ  toĀ  knowĀ  thatĀ  thisĀ  isĀ  whereĀ  iā€™mĀ  supposedĀ  toĀ  be."
tell the story behind your alias.
"bubblesĀ  wasnā€™tĀ  myĀ  firstĀ  choiceā€”itĀ  justĀ  sortĀ  ofā€¦Ā  happened.Ā  iā€™veĀ  gotĀ  aĀ  tendencyĀ  toĀ  beĀ  calm,Ā  collected,Ā  andĀ  quiet,Ā  butĀ  ifĀ  youĀ  pushĀ  meĀ  tooĀ  far,Ā  iā€™llĀ  snap.Ā  iĀ  thinkĀ  someoneĀ  gaveĀ  meĀ  theĀ  nicknameĀ  asĀ  aĀ  joke,Ā  callingĀ  meĀ  'bubbles'Ā  whenĀ  iĀ  wasĀ  beingĀ  aĀ  littleĀ  tooĀ  sweetĀ  inĀ  theĀ  middleĀ  ofĀ  aĀ  race.Ā  but,Ā  youĀ  knowĀ  what?Ā  itĀ  stuck.Ā  andĀ  now,Ā  itā€™sĀ  aĀ  warningĀ  toĀ  people.Ā  youĀ  mayĀ  seeĀ  meĀ  asĀ  calm,Ā  butĀ  whenĀ  thisĀ  bubbleĀ  bursts,Ā  itā€™sĀ  goingĀ  toĀ  beĀ  loud.Ā  and...Ā  iĀ  guessĀ  it'sĀ  kindaĀ  likeĀ  bubblesĀ  fromĀ  theĀ  powerpuffĀ  girls. and i can't complain, she's adorable."
what does losing a race feel like to you?
"losing? uh, it feels like being punched in the gut, dude. but iā€™m not the kind of person who just... accepts it. i get angry first. then, i get frustrated. and finally i channel that into getting better and fixing up some sick cars. losing teaches me something, even if i hate the lesson. the first time you lose, itā€™s humbling. after that, itā€™s just fuel for your next move."
is street racing a long term plan or a short lived hobby for you?
"huh,Ā  iĀ  hadnā€™tĀ  thoughtĀ  ofĀ  that.Ā  iĀ  guessĀ  iĀ  donā€™tĀ  reallyĀ  seeĀ  streetĀ  racingĀ  asĀ  aĀ  foreverĀ  thing,Ā  butĀ  itā€™sĀ  notĀ  justĀ  someĀ  hobbyĀ  iā€™mĀ  gonnaĀ  dropĀ  tomorrowĀ  either.Ā  rightĀ  now,Ā  itā€™sĀ  partĀ  ofĀ  myĀ  lifeā€”somethingĀ  iĀ  canā€™tĀ  reallyĀ  imagineĀ  walkingĀ  awayĀ  from.Ā  butĀ  downĀ  theĀ  road?Ā  maybeĀ  iā€™dĀ  shiftĀ  focus.Ā  buildingĀ  cars,Ā  tuningĀ  them,Ā  workingĀ  underĀ  theĀ  hoodā€”thatā€™sĀ  theĀ  kindĀ  ofĀ  thingĀ  iĀ  couldĀ  seeĀ  myselfĀ  doingĀ  forĀ  theĀ  longĀ  haul.Ā  racingĀ  mightĀ  fade,Ā  butĀ  theĀ  loveĀ  forĀ  cars?Ā  thatā€™sĀ  neverĀ  goingĀ  anywhere."
how do you feel about the establishment of the nariza bois, particularly in relation to their split from the rodani prowlers?
"huh,Ā  iĀ  mean,Ā  theĀ  split?Ā  thatĀ  wasĀ  betweenĀ  theĀ  racers.Ā  iĀ  justĀ  workĀ  onĀ  theĀ  cars,Ā  man.Ā  allĀ  thatĀ  dramaĀ  aboutĀ  whoĀ  what whereĀ  andĀ  why?Ā  thatā€™sĀ  aboveĀ  myĀ  payĀ  grade.Ā  myĀ  jobā€™sĀ  toĀ  makeĀ  sureĀ  theĀ  enginesĀ  areĀ  readyĀ  toĀ  go,Ā  noĀ  matterĀ  whoā€™sĀ  behindĀ  theĀ  wheel.Ā  iĀ  wentĀ  withĀ  theĀ  narizaĀ  boisĀ  becauseĀ  thatā€™sĀ  whereĀ  myĀ  brotherĀ  went,Ā  plainĀ  andĀ  simple.Ā  theĀ  rest?Ā  notĀ  myĀ  problem."
what car do you drive? how have your made your car your own?
"iā€™veĀ  gotĀ  aĀ  2003Ā  mitsubishiĀ  lancerĀ  evolutionĀ  viii.Ā  sheā€™sĀ  aĀ  beast.Ā  iā€™veĀ  doneĀ  aĀ  lotĀ  ofĀ  workĀ  onĀ  herĀ  myself,Ā  soĀ  sheā€™sĀ  asĀ  personalĀ  asĀ  itĀ  gets.Ā  theĀ  engineā€™sĀ  beenĀ  soupedĀ  upĀ  withĀ  someĀ  customĀ  parts,Ā  andĀ  iā€™veĀ  spentĀ  countlessĀ  lateĀ  nightsĀ  tuningĀ  herĀ  toĀ  perfection.Ā  theĀ  paintĀ  jobā€™sĀ  gotĀ  thatĀ  customĀ  matteĀ  blackĀ  withĀ  magentaĀ  accentsĀ  onĀ  theĀ  interior,Ā  whichĀ  justĀ  screamsĀ  low-keyĀ  menace.Ā  iĀ  alsoĀ  rideĀ  aĀ  2006Ā  kawasakiĀ  ninjaĀ  636,Ā  whichĀ  isĀ  theĀ  oneĀ  peopleĀ  don'tĀ  expect from someone who looks like me.Ā  itā€™sĀ  theĀ  perfectĀ  balanceĀ  toĀ  theĀ  evo.Ā  whenĀ  iĀ  needĀ  toĀ  getĀ  awayĀ  fromĀ  itĀ  allĀ  orĀ  justĀ  clearĀ  myĀ  head,Ā  iā€™mĀ  onĀ  thatĀ  bike,Ā  tearingĀ  throughĀ  theĀ  streetsĀ  likeĀ  thereā€™sĀ  nothin'Ā  inĀ  theĀ  worldĀ  thatĀ  couldĀ  stopĀ  me.."
you're often seen around [location]ā€“ what does a typical visit look like for you?
"oh,Ā  turfā€™s?Ā  itā€™sĀ  myĀ  go-toĀ  spotĀ  whenĀ  iĀ  needĀ  toĀ  chill.Ā  iā€™veĀ  beenĀ  tryingĀ  toĀ  learnĀ  howĀ  toĀ  skate,Ā  butĀ  letā€™sĀ  justĀ  sayĀ  iā€™mĀ  notĀ  exactlyĀ  'graceful'Ā  onĀ  aĀ  board.Ā  mostĀ  ofĀ  theĀ  time,Ā  iā€™mĀ  justĀ  hangingĀ  out,Ā  watchingĀ  theĀ  skatersĀ  pullĀ  offĀ  tricksĀ  andĀ  soakingĀ  inĀ  theĀ  vibe.Ā  thereā€™sĀ  somethingĀ  aboutĀ  theĀ  energyĀ  thereā€”itā€™sĀ  raw,Ā  creative,Ā  andĀ  kindaĀ  inspiring.Ā  iā€™llĀ  giveĀ  skatingĀ  aĀ  tryĀ  nowĀ  andĀ  then,Ā  evenĀ  ifĀ  itĀ  meansĀ  eatingĀ  pavementĀ  aĀ  fewĀ  times.Ā  butĀ  honestly?Ā  justĀ  beingĀ  there,Ā  surroundedĀ  byĀ  theĀ  soundĀ  ofĀ  wheelsĀ  andĀ  theĀ  buzzĀ  ofĀ  people,Ā  isĀ  enoughĀ  forĀ  me."
do you ever have the urge to swap positions?
"swapĀ  positions?Ā  notĀ  really.Ā  iĀ  mean,Ā  iĀ  loveĀ  whatĀ  iĀ  do.Ā  beingĀ  aĀ  mechanic,Ā  gettingĀ  underĀ  theĀ  hood,Ā  andĀ  makingĀ  sureĀ  everyĀ  carĀ  runsĀ  likeĀ  itā€™sĀ  gotĀ  aĀ  soulā€”thatā€™sĀ  myĀ  thing.Ā  donā€™tĀ  getĀ  meĀ  wrong,Ā  racingā€™sĀ  gotĀ  itsĀ  rush,Ā  andĀ  iā€™veĀ  feltĀ  itĀ  aĀ  fewĀ  times,Ā  butĀ  iĀ  donā€™tĀ  thinkĀ  iā€™dĀ  wantĀ  toĀ  tradeĀ  placesĀ  full-time.Ā  thereā€™sĀ  somethingĀ  aboutĀ  beingĀ  theĀ  oneĀ  whoĀ  makesĀ  theĀ  machinesĀ  sing,Ā  youĀ  know?Ā  andĀ  asĀ  forĀ  importĀ  modeling?Ā  yeah,Ā  thatā€™sĀ  notĀ  happening.Ā  iā€™dĀ  tripĀ  overĀ  myĀ  ownĀ  feetĀ  tryingĀ  toĀ  lookĀ  cuteĀ  inĀ  heels.Ā  theĀ  garageĀ  isĀ  whereĀ  iĀ  belong."
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š°š”ššš­'š¬ š¢š§ š¦š² šœššš« ?! riley song.
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riley's tag drop.
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