#aidanbishop

[merrock]

CHARACTER INFORMATION

face claim: Jake Weary

full name: Aidan Michael Bishop

nickname(s) / goes by: Aidan

pronouns & gender: He/Him, Cis man

sexuality: Heterosexual

birth date: October 30, 1992

birth place: Austin, Texas

arrival to merrock: November 2024

housing: Downtown

occupation: Unemployed

work place: N/A

family: Michael & Caroline Bishop (parents), two siblings, Kennedy Warren (cousin)

relationship status: Single

PERSONALITY

A contrarian at heart, being told that he can't or won't do something is a surefire way to motivate Aidan. It's how he broke his arm climbing a tree that his sister said he'd never make it up. It's how he got stuck dating Janice Morgan for the entirety of ninth grade, all because his mom disliked her. There's nothing that he won't do to prove a point, even when said point is fundamentally wrong. Stubborn as a bull, he'll flare his nostrils and dig his heels in further, no matter how hard he's pushed. At the same time, Aidan carries a lot of pensive energy, giving off the vibe that he's judging each iota of movement around him -- which he is. He's polite enough to keep his mouth shut around strangers, but he's ruthless with family and hard on friends. He'll call it tough love, others might say he's a bully, but to-may-to, to-mah-to!

WRITTEN BY: B (she/her), PST.

BACKGROUND / BIO

triggering / sensitive content: none.

To Aidan, life is a gamble, and he's in it for the long con. Every opportunity is a fresh start, a do-over, a chance to roll the dice again and see where the chips may fall. Unfortunately for him, though, Lady Luck rarely looks his way. He's survived countless bad investments (clubs, bars, a kitschy boutique that his then-girlfriend just knew she could fix up!), all encouraged by shitty friends who had even shadier connects. A short-lived motocross career awarded him with more hospital bills than trophies, and there's no forgetting the crash-and-burn band that cracked under the pressure of social drama before their lack of skill could ever catch up to them. Pure disinterest has always been the quickest killer of his ventures. Aidan's lived dozens of lives in his thirty-odd years of existence, and he's never managed to hold onto passion long enough to figure out where to put it before it fizzles out.

Unsurprisingly, he's backed himself into another devastating corner. A petty attempt at insurance fraud (arson isn't as slick as they make it seem on TV), and too many people wanting a piece of him had Aidan hightailing it out of Texas for the first time in his life, chasing the grapevine rumors that his cousin had settled in Merrock. It's a half-baked plan, and the sting of failure is fresh enough to keep Aidan in a sour mood, but he's hinging all his hopes on the chance that Kennedy's held onto some of that Southern hospitality, and won't mind putting him up for a few… well, a while. Beating out the snow on the drive to Maine in his crappy pickup truck has to be a good omen, at least, right?

Aidan's phone has been ringing off the hook. Friends are scrambling to locate him and family members are asking where he'll be for the holidays, but he's doing his best to block it all out. Hell, after growing up as the relatively invisible middle child in his household, it should be easy. His older brother is poised and set to inherit Bishop Ranch within the next few seasons, while his baby sister is flouncing through the pageant circuit in a stunning imitation of their estranged aunt's glory days. And his parents? They haven't called once, and he doesn't expect they will. Not until his mom realizes how long its been since he made a withdrawal from the family's bank account. From where he's at now, the solace of relative anonymity in Merrock is looking pretty damn good to Aidan.

[joshlane]

merry christmas, friends!

@derekberrera, @aidanbishop, @levibrandt, @theobrowningfd, @lcrcmcrie, @mikeyhartman, @xjaylahopkins, @elisequinn, @oliverxsutton, @treywright, @yoon-nyeon, @alicezhaox, @seraxpollard

I hope that your Christmas Day is finding you all well, maybe with stuffed bellies and a full mug of cocoa in front of you, feet up, watching a Christmas Story. To make your day a little hollier and jollier, I am gifting everyone a Christmas tree sweatshirt, a gift box with all sorts of festive favorites, and of course... a Maine stocking ornament, so whether you are a local, or new to town, you can be a Mainer like the rest of us. Happy Holiday!

-- Josh

[docolives]

WHO: Livvy & @aidanbishop

WHERE: Harmony Ranch, countryside

WHEN: during the winter storm (March, 2025)

"I'm not making it home tonight," Livvy mused to herself as she stood in the barn's door way, the white, swirling snowflakes already accumulating at her feet after only having the door open for a few minutes. Although she had made the drive from her house on the coast to the barn during a lull in the storm, everything had kicked back up again, and she had damn near not made it as it was... her brother, sister, mother, father and probably everyone else that she knew would murder her if she tried to drive back in this. Bringing a hand up to scrub at her forehead, she squinted when she caught sight of something -- or rather someone -- outside in the parking lot, standing near a truck, opening her mouth to call out to them before realizing who it was, and pulling her hood up over her head, shoving her hands in her pockets and hurrying down the quickly-disappearing path that had been carved through the snow, calling out as she did. "Aidan? What are you doing out here?"

[sunnynardelli]

🎄✨ Merry Christmas, everyone! ✨🎄

This year, I wanted to spread a little extra love and warmth with a few special gifts to brighten your holiday season. For the wonderful women in my life, I hope the necklaces and candles bring some sparkle and serenity into your days. To the men, I’ve put together a self-care kit because you deserve to unwind and take care of yourselves too! And of course, I couldn't forget everyone else—I've got some delicious cookies and a little liquor to keep the good times rolling, plus a fun toaster bath bomb for that perfect holiday relaxation moment.

May your Christmas be full of joy, laughter, and all the things that make this season so special. Here’s to good friends, great memories, and making every moment count!

Sending love and cheer your way—enjoy the gifts and have an amazing holiday.

Sunny

Gifts sent to Livvy, Kennedy (+Aidan), Cage & Cordelia, Lucie, Sam, Gabby, Lena, Chetan, Laura, Bryan, Tasha, Rafael, Jake, Theo.

@docolives @kennedyxwarren @aidanbishop @cagenewman @cordelianewman @yoon-nyeon @gabbyellison @lenavaz @chetang @lcrcmcrie @bryanxlawrence @tashamadams @rafaelcb @jake-fieldsrp @theobrowningfd @lucie-newman

[jake-fieldsrp]

For: @aidanbishop Where: Mirage Speakeasy When: March

"Alright, tell him...tell him we'll do five - no. Let's go six." Jake came around the end of the bar, placing the drink in front of Aidan. Gut was saying he could do more—reality was all he was doing was saving but as gambling goes everyone knew you had to spend more to make more. "Yeah. What'd you think? I'm feeling good about the tourney." And with January nearly tripling what Aidan and he put down it'd be a shame to not capitalize for March.

[lenavaz]

WHO: Lena & @aidanbishop

WHERE: The Mirage, downtown

WHEN: Season of Love (February, 2025)

Being friendly normally had its perks. Elena got along with just about everyone, made friends easily, didn't really have a long list of enemies... but sometimes it backfired. Like when she was just trying to have a nice, friendly conversation with someone at the bar while waiting for the performance to start, and someone simply would not take the hint that maybe, just maybe, she wasn't interested. She needed an out, before she ended up curled up on one of the couches with a stranger that smelled like patchouli and was wearing fake leather. Not her ideal night.

Thankfully for Lena, her eyes caught on someone passing by, someone who looked amiable enough, didn't seem to be there with anyone else. Hopefully the next Jesus Christ in terms of saviors. "Honey!" she reached her fingers out to tug on the man's sleeve, clearing her throat softly and leveling him with a pleading gaze, hoping that he caught on, "oh, I'm so glad that you made it, I was just wondering what was taking you so long."

[claraquinn]

TEXT TO: ADAM @aidanbishop

CLARA: am I blind or are you not attending the gala tonight? CLARA: I’m bored, and I’ve got a bottle of champagne I might just share if you’re here. CLARA: otherwise… well, fuck you. I’m bored.

[savstone-rp]

Who: @nessagates & @aidanbishop Where: Anchor's Away When: December 13th, 2024

Anchor's was dead dead, which was a gut punch to the pockets because she could've sworn last year this time she was raking it in with the Larries from the wharf, freshly 21'ers tossing over far too much for a shitty Marg, hell even Jasper with a G, who Sav found the most pleasure in terrorizing wasn't spending his mysteriously earned checks over at the Dart board tonight. Instead at some point, around 10 pm she gave up entirely, the snow that was falling in droves lit up the surroundings more than the neon open sign. How many pre-prepped gross green Grinch themed drinks for tomorrow's Winter Market kick-off mixed to the least perfection (pawned off stupidly to her to concoct) flowed later with the two sole patrons she'd never seen but for tonight—perched over the haphazardly Garland decorated Pool table, "Oh my God, dude. This is like the what, your fourth try, " she shot a questioning look to the other blonde for confirmation, "you're shootin' blanks my dude. Take 'em off. Are you a tighty whities guy? Aww, it's warm in here..."

[monixoconnor]

WHO: Moni & @aidanbishop

WHERE: Harmony Ranch

WHEN: Early May, 2025

Slender fingers curled against the wooden fencing as Monique watched her daughter trotting along horseback from the sidelines. Words couldn’t express how proud Freya made her feel, the strength and bravery that she expelled lately was contagious. An inspiration to Moni, and if she had the chance to brag about it she absolutely would should the opportunity arise. Beaming as chocolate hues fixated on her child, she felt a presence join her almost like the world wanted her to gush. “You’re doing incredible, honey! Woo!” She was absolutely that embarrassing mom on the sidelines, not scared to scream her joy to the world but maybe a little scared to spook the horses, so her cheering was a bit more subtle this time around. The next time she spoke, Moni directed it to the other spectator; though still not paying attention to who they actually were. “She’s doing pretty great, don’t you think?”

[chvndlr]

who? @aidanbishop where? animal sanctuary when? mid april

Finding someone to interview for his school assignment had turned out to be harder than Chandler anticipated. Luckily, his connections with the Animal Sanctuary led to someone suggesting a friend who worked at Harmony Ranch. He had never come here before, not even for his photography business, and was pretty sure he was lost. Noticing someone who looked like they worked there, Chandler walked up from behind them. "Excuse me, I'm looking for Twila Hodges. Do you know where she's at?" Chandler asked.

Once he realized who he was talking to, he instantly regretted asking at all. It was that guy - the one from Vibrations and Sav's bedroom. He suddenly felt embarrassed about that night all over again. His grip on his bookbag strap tightened, and he waited to see if the other man would even recognize him.

[merrock]

information

full name: Aidan Michael Bishop

nickname(s) / goes by: Aidan

pronouns & gender: He/Him, Cis man

sexuality: Heterosexual

birth date: October 30, 1992

birth place: Austin, Texas

arrival to merrock: November 2024

housing: Downtown

occupation: Ranch Hand

work place: Harmony Ranch

family: Michael & Caroline Bishop (parents), two siblings, Kennedy Warren (cousin)

relationship status: Single

personality

A contrarian at heart, being told that he can’t or won’t do something is a surefire way to motivate Aidan. It’s how he broke his arm climbing a tree that his sister said he’d never make it up. It’s how he got stuck dating Janice Morgan for the entirety of ninth grade, all because his mom disliked her. There’s nothing that he won’t do to prove a point, even when said point is fundamentally wrong. Stubborn as a bull, he’ll flare his nostrils and dig his heels in further, no matter how hard he’s pushed. At the same time, Aidan carries a lot of pensive energy, giving off the vibe that he’s judging each iota of movement around him – which he is. He’s polite enough to keep his mouth shut around strangers, but he’s ruthless with family and hard on friends. He’ll call it tough love, others might say he’s a bully, but to-may-to, to-mah-to!

portrayed by Jake Weary; penned by B.

full biography / background

triggering / sensitive content warning: topics.

To Aidan, life is a gamble, and he’s in it for the long con. Every opportunity is a fresh start, a do-over, a chance to roll the dice again and see where the chips may fall. Unfortunately for him, though, Lady Luck rarely looks his way. He’s survived countless bad investments (clubs, bars, a kitschy boutique that his then-girlfriend just knew she could fix up!), all encouraged by shitty friends who had even shadier connects. A short-lived motocross career awarded him with more hospital bills than trophies, and there’s no forgetting the crash-and-burn band that cracked under the pressure of social drama before their lack of skill could ever catch up to them. Pure disinterest has always been the quickest killer of his ventures. Aidan’s lived dozens of lives in his thirty-odd years of existence, and he’s never managed to hold onto passion long enough to figure out where to put it before it fizzles out.

Unsurprisingly, he’s backed himself into another devastating corner. A petty attempt at insurance fraud (arson isn’t as slick as they make it seem on TV), and too many people wanting a piece of him had Aidan hightailing it out of Texas for the first time in his life, chasing the grapevine rumors that his cousin had settled in Merrock. It’s a half-baked plan, and the sting of failure is fresh enough to keep Aidan in a sour mood, but he’s hinging all his hopes on the chance that Kennedy’s held onto some of that Southern hospitality, and won’t mind putting him up for a few… well, a while. Beating out the snow on the drive to Maine in his crappy pickup truck has to be a good omen, at least, right?

Aidan’s phone has been ringing off the hook. Friends are scrambling to locate him and family members are asking where he’ll be for the holidays, but he’s doing his best to block it all out. Hell, after growing up as the relatively invisible middle child in his household, it should be easy. His older brother is poised and set to inherit Bishop Ranch within the next few seasons, while his baby sister is flouncing through the pageant circuit in a stunning imitation of their estranged aunt’s glory days. And his parents? They haven’t called once, and he doesn’t expect they will. Not until his mom realizes how long its been since he made a withdrawal from the family’s bank account. From where he’s at now, the solace of relative anonymity in Merrock is looking pretty damn good to Aidan.

[docolives]

merry christmas, friends!

@sloaneloise, @aidanbishop, @tessaxcolette, @xsylcuenco, @xwesjames, @xcorikhang, @sunnynardelli, @cordelianewman, @monixoconnor, @elisequinn, @kennedyxwarren, @irisxanthe

Merry, merry Christmas to some of the best people that I know, whether we work together, hang out all the time, only see each other now and then, or anything in between, I appreciate you more than you know. The ceramic trees are made by me, I've been working on them all autumn and winter long to be sure to get enough made, fired and painted before the holiday! Then you can choose between a necklace or a tie pin, depending on what you most want, and either a brewing company hoodie, or a Christmas tree cake sweatshirt (the real winner). I hope you all have an amazing holiday!

xo Livvy

[merrock]

WELCOME TO MERROCK, AIDAN BISHOP!

Aidan (he/him, cis man) was born on October 30, 1992 in Austin, TX and arrived to Merrock in November, 2024. They prefer to be called Aidan, and their stomping grounds are the downtown area. (Jake Weary; B | he/him | PST). FILLING CONNECTION: Kennedy Warren's cousin.

Hello, B, welcome to Merrock! We are so excited to see Aidan here in town. Please check out our WELCOME BROCHURE, and be sure to submit your account within 48 hours, and your finished bio within one week. Thank you! xx

OOC INFO: B (30, she/her, PST)

face claim: Jake Weary

full name: Aidan Michael Bishop

nickname(s) / goes by: Aidan

pronouns & gender: He/Him, Cis man

sexuality: Heterosexual

birth date: October 30, 1992

birth place: Austin, Texas

arrival to merrock: November 2024

housing: Downtown

occupation: Unemployed

work place: N/A

family: Michael & Caroline Bishop (parents), two siblings, Kennedy Warren (cousin)

relationship status: Single

filling connection: Kennedy Warren's cousin

[savstone-rp]

She laid a stare on her, narrowed her eyes when she slurped up the carbon filled drink, ignoring the batteries for now, "You sure? It's only ten thirty" Give or take, nighttime. "Quinn." She said the name in the same way she received on the daily - Clara was funny like that. Almost verging on a procedural drama kind of corny but probably the only person in town she wouldn't correct or immediately discard for doing so. (Only her birth mother called her Savannah- as the name on the birth certificate told - teachers, cops. Someone that was pissed off at her). "If you do go, wanna pick up some Cheerios. And limes? Maybe some tequila...sugar, Cointreau, TP, oh and if you get the batteries, don't do that bs store brand kind. You can spring for the good stuff, I know it. Everything'll last a helluva lot longer." If she was going to end up listening to fifteen minutes of the two go at it, she was going to get Margarita shitfaced doing it. @aidanbishop

The entire ordeal was an inconvenience, having to cease and desist her desires even if it was for a moment. It didn't really have anything to do with Adam -- sure, he wasn't awful to look at, and sometimes not even a bad conversationalist, but right now he was purely the solution to her irritability and pent up frustrations. Lord knows she couldn't just call on anyone in town for that. Definitely not her new roommate. Grumbling a string of curses, Clara slipped a silk blouse over her head before emerging from her room.

The light from the open fridge illuminated Savannah as Clara appeared, blonde hair amess and cheeks flushed from her endeavours. "No, not really." she clapped back with an edge to her voice, despite managing to catch her breath. "Too late to get rid of me now, Stone. This is what you get when you use the last of my batteries and don't replace them." and Clara really had no shame, at the end of the day. "I guess i'm going to end up at the store buying both instead of getting laid."

[docolives]

WHO: Livvy & @aidanbishop

WHERE: Harmony Ranch, countryside

WHEN: late November, 2024

No matter how much of a Merrockite she was at heart, it still took a little bit of adjusting when the cold weather rolled in. Livvy found herself adding a few extra minutes to every morning's routine, just to lounge under the warmth of her blankets, or add a little extra heat to her shower. And eventually, when she was ready to head out the door to work, it was with extra socks on her feet (the heels were long gone at that point, Doctor Livvy wore boots in the fall and winter), and a warm coat covering her body. And on the days that she worked at the barn, there were leggings and gloves and any number of layers that kept her a little extra warm. That particular afternoon, she found herself standing in the doorway of the barn, having just opened it up to head inside, surprised to see another person inside. Someone who had maybe gotten lost, or was just exploring the grounds -- that had happened a lot since she had taken over the therapeutic riding program. "Oh, uhm," she took off her gloves, tucking them into her pockets as she stepped inside. "Can I help you?"

[savstone-rp]

Who: @aidanbishop Where: Sav & Clara's; above the salon When: Evening

It took maybe a half hour for Aidan to respond to her text. Sav: Can you come over? Got an itch. Needs a scratch. It was a little earlier in the day, he was at work, and with her own luck had it a newly clear schedule where she could just hang in her apartment— sans Clara too. Initially, the only plans had consisted of more decorating, throwing out crap that had sit for months now, settling....still... When she met him at the door, Sav left it open, waving him in. She retreated to the kitchen where she had a couple glasses laid out and had just made a new batch of Margarita's with a blender full. Handing one out to Aidan, before taking a comfortable seat on the countertop, "Back breaking day with the horses?"