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[mantratattoousa]

Tattoo Artists Near in Lakewood

Finding a top-notch tattoo artist can be a transformative experience. Whether you're seeking a small, meaningful design or a full sleeve masterpiece, the right artist can make all the difference. If you’re in Lakewood, you’re in luck. This vibrant city is home to a variety of talented tattoo artists who can bring your ink dreams to life. Let’s dive into the world of tattoo artistry in Lakewood and explore some of the best artists and studios this city has to offer.

Why Choose Lakewood for Your Next Tattoo?

Lakewood, with its eclectic mix of cultures and artistic vibes, provides a rich environment for creative expression. The city's tattoo scene is no exception. Here, you’ll find artists who specialize in a wide range of styles, from traditional and neo-traditional to realism, watercolor, and beyond. The diversity in artistic skills ensures that you can find someone whose expertise aligns perfectly with your vision.

Top Tattoo Studios in Lakewood

Mad Alchemist Tattoo Studio

Specialty: Known for its highly detailed and intricate designs, Mad Alchemist Tattoo Studio is a go-to for those looking for custom work. The artists here are celebrated for their ability to bring elaborate concepts to life, whether it's a full back piece or a delicate floral design.

Environment: The studio prides itself on a clean, professional, and welcoming atmosphere, ensuring that clients feel comfortable and at ease during their tattooing process.

Ink Society

Specialty: Ink Society is famous for its versatility, with artists who excel in a variety of styles including geometric, blackwork, and portrait tattoos. Their collaborative approach means you can work closely with an artist to refine your design until it’s perfect.

Environment: With its modern and chic décor, Ink Society provides a luxurious tattooing experience. The studio’s commitment to hygiene and client care is evident in every aspect of their service.

Electric Needle

Specialty: This studio is perfect for those who love vibrant colors and bold lines. Electric Needle’s artists are skilled in creating striking, eye-catching tattoos that stand out.

Environment: The atmosphere at Electric Needle is laid-back and friendly, making it a great place for first-timers and seasoned tattoo enthusiasts alike.

Choosing the Right Tattoo Artist

When selecting a tattoo artist in Lakewood, consider the following tips:

Review Portfolios: Most artists and studios have online portfolios showcasing their work. Spend time looking through these to find an artist whose style matches your desired tattoo.

Read Reviews: Customer reviews can provide valuable insights into the artist’s professionalism, skill, and client care.

Consultations: Book a consultation to discuss your ideas and get a feel for the artist’s approach and personality. This is also a great time to ask about the studio’s hygiene practices and aftercare advice.

Preparing for Your Tattoo

Design: Have a clear idea of what you want, but be open to the artist’s suggestions. Their expertise can help enhance your design.

Health: Ensure you are well-rested and hydrated before your appointment. Avoid alcohol and blood-thinning medications.

Aftercare: Follow your artist’s aftercare instructions carefully to ensure proper healing and longevity of your tattoo.

Conclusion

Lakewood’s tattoo scene is thriving, with a plethora of talented artists ready to turn your tattoo ideas into reality. By choosing a skilled artist who resonates with your style and maintaining good aftercare practices, you can ensure that your new tattoo will be a beautiful, lasting work of art. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, the tattoo artists in Lakewood are sure to impress with their creativity and professionalism. Dive into the vibrant world of Lakewood tattoo artistry and discover the perfect artist to bring your vision to life.

[mantratattoosblog]

Explore tattoo excellence with Mantra Tattoo - a renowned tattoo artist near me in the USA. With a diverse background and extensive international knowledge, Mantra Tattoo offers unparalleled guidance. Whether you're a seasoned tattoo enthusiast or a newbie, his workshops and consultations will elevate your ink experience. Visit mantratattoo.us or Surfers Paradise to unleash your tattoo dreams.

[whoreticulturebabe]

♥︎𝒞𝓇𝓎𝒷𝒶𝒷𝓎♥︎

[thewritersofdeceased]

ཧᜰ꙰ꦿ➢ʜᴀᴘᴘʏ ʙɪʀᴛʜᴅᴀʏ.. ʙʏ ᴛʜᴇ ᴡᴀʏ..༒

NOT AN X READER!! BUT JUST AN IDEA!! 

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.." A tired voice sang out.  Tears fell down who seemed to be the toughest kid in all of Denver. The kid no one dared to mess with. But here sat Vance Hopper.  The blonde sat alone in the basement of The Grabber, the man who had already taken two boys before him. Griffin Stagg, the boy who was invisible the whole time he was alive.  And Billy Showalter. Paperboy. As Vance remembered him as. He took a shaky breath in ,tears continuing to fall down the boy's bloodied face. 

 "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.."  He continued to sing, his knees close to his chest. He wanted to go home. Even if he was a delinquent, all Vance wanted to do was go home and act like everything was fine.  He knew he wasn't going home. Not when The Grabber had made that perfectly clear.  The constant "I almost let you out" he heard from the masked man shattered his heart completely. He knew he wasn't leaving anytime soon. So in his eyes, it was just pathetic to hear that, or even think he was leaving. He learnt that lesson last time he tried to leave. 

The feeling of a stupid belt.. That shit hurt so much, he felt like he couldn't move for weeks. When he had his nose broken, god he cried like a bitch. His eyes watered. It felt like it was getting pierced. But ten times worse. His tears continued to fall, as he softly continued to sing that stupid birthday song. He knew it was his birthday. He just knew. His eyes continued to fill to the brim with tears, before he rolled to lay on his side, himself basically curling into a ball. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU.."

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR VANCE.." He cried out, slowly starting to hiccup on his words. He could feel himself stuttering and crying. Everything hurt. From his bloody nose, to all the welts on his back from the feeling of a belt.. The only thought on his mind was his family. For once. Not even pinball crossed his mind. Well, maybe once or twice. But his main goal was going home. Home, praying his parents would be glad he was okay. Well.  At least him mom. His dad and him had a rocky relationship.. Mainly with his dad being a cop... Long story. He usually was the one to always be called to the scene Vance caused. Just recently. At least he thought recently, it was the Grab N'Go..  That's another story for another day.

His eyes tightly closed, his body curled on himself, Vance could feel approaching him, and slowly but surely, it was The Grabber's. His head lifted slightly, before dropping right back onto the mattress he laid on. The Grabber held what seemed to be a knife tightly in his hand, but Vance didn't even notice at first glance. His eyes just closed. /The/Vance Hopper, had given up. After months of eating, he'd given up. Finally.  

As he felt his heart beat begin to quicken, but he didn't dare lift his head. Seconds later, there was nothing. The Grabber had done. it. The third victim. He smiled under the mask, staring at the bloodied mess he'd done.  No longer did Vance look so awake. The blood from the boys neck dripped down onto the once white shirt. The Grabber said nothing, just let out small laughs. Talk about crazy..

[flu5zn]

✼⠀⠀.⠀⠀⠀،،⠀SO S!CK⠀┉⠀is a fictional co-ed band formed in new england by its members as an independent act in january 2011. consisting of COREY, DEVIN, KIAN, and BILLIE, the band began playing college bars across the region while simultaneously posting song covers to youtube.

the early beginnings of attention placed on the band were first drawn from their respective universities. with corey and devin both attending yale university, they quickly became established as a popular college band, appearing across new haven before eventually being invited to perform at bars associated with other ivy league schools in the area. with kian joining the band's older members at yale and billie beginning to attended columbia university, their popularity would skyrocket, eventually allowing them to notoriety necessary to rent out a small studio for the formal recording of their first original body of work.

securing their manager, DENVER OWENS, would prove to be instrumental in so sick's rise in national prominence before the band would sign an exclusive recording contract just five years after forming.

though active in both the asian and western markets, the band has notably struggled to grasp commercial attention in south korea. despite this, members corey and kian frequently appear in korean programming due to their status as members of the highly influential kim family. similarly, billie, has become a rising star within vietnamese media, even securing a spot as a judge on vietnam idol in 2023.

&.⠀ʿʿ⠀✹ ﹕ it's all romanticism, nonsense, rottenness, art.⠀⸻⠀MEMBER PROFILES.

CORNELIUS ALFRED KIM, better known by his stage name COREY KIM, was born the eldest son of business mogul charles kim and his wife, gemini inc. chairwoman, johanna yeun kim on july 27, 1993 in hamburg, germany. from a young age corey made it known that he was a square peg in a family of perfectly rounded circles. he was thoughtful to a fault, much too sensitive for the ruthless expertise necessary for the businesses he would inevitably lead in his fathers' stead.

a torublemaker at heart, corey's interest in the heavy rock records he collected on vinyl only initially served as a rejection of his impending responsibilities. convinced musical success could free him from his imagined shackles of affluence, corey was the one to first bring the band together in 2011. undeniably, corey continues to be the glue of so s!ck, often acting as the mediator between the ambitions of devin and the sober rationalities of kian.

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE BASICS.

STAGE NAME: COREY

BIRTH NAME: cornelius alfred kim

OTHER NAME: kim jaeyoung

DATE OF BIRTH: july 27, 1993

ZODIAC SIGN: leo

PLACE OF BIRTH: hamburg, germany

HOMETOWN: new york city, usa

ETHNICITY: south korean

NATIONALITY: german & american

LANGUAGES: german, english, korean

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE CAREER.

OCCUPATION: singer-songwriter, guitarist

YEARS ACTIVE: 2011 - present

LABEL: kayak72

BAND: SO S!CK

POSITION: frontman, lead vocalist, guitarist

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE APPEARANCE.

HEIGHT: 6’2” (188 cm)

TATTOOS: n/a

PIERCINGS: n/a

FACECLAIM: woo dohwan

born and raised the third of five daughters, CHRISTINA XIE has never been a stranger to inconsistencies. from her parents' secret divorce to the six cities she had called home before her 16th birthday, her family was never anchored anywhere long enough for devin to care much for anything.

from a young age, she was quite aware of her surroundings. aware of the tension between her parents, aware of her changing environments, but most importantly: aware of the pressure to succeed. the daughter of two celebrity lawyers, devin recognized very early on that she only ever truly fit in with the other misfit kids who stuck to the back rooms of the fancy galas she couldn't stand.

her family's move to new york city in devin's freshman year of high school brought not only new vices to get high off in the school bathrooms, but also a blossoming friendship with a dark haired boy with darker under eyes and an impressive vinyl collection to match. corey and devin's friendship slowly moved from listening to his grungy recordings of their favorite bands to crafting recordings of their own in euphoric stupors in the early mornings before classes.

though corey would never admit it, devin's slow source of joy in the music they'd made together would eventually lead him to assemble a band of their own the summer before their freshman year at yale. as so s!ck's lead guitarist, devin takes an active role in the composition of the band's music, drawing influence from bands like fleetwood mac, paramore, coldplay, and u2.

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE BASICS.

STAGE NAME: DEVIN

BIRTH NAME: christina xie

OTHER NAME: xie ting

DATE OF BIRTH: august 21, 1993

ZODIAC SIGN: leo

PLACE OF BIRTH: santa ana, usa

HOMETOWN: new york city, usa

ETHNICITY: chinese

NATIONALITY: american

LANGUAGES: english, korean

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE CAREER.

OCCUPATION: singer-songwriter, composer, lead guitarist

YEARS ACTIVE: 2011 - present

LABEL: kayak72

BAND: SO S!CK

POSITION: vocalist, lead guitarist

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE APPEARANCE.

HEIGHT: 5’4” (163 cm)

TATTOOS: thirteen total

PIERCINGS: seven total

FACECLAIM: amber yang

born the second son to charles and johanna kim on october 15, 1995, MARKUS KIM, usually referred to by his middle name, KIAN, often found himself happiest when he was on his own. the title, "corey kim's younger brother" never bothered him much considering the fact that his brother's peers would never be his own. if anything, in kian's mind, he often reversed the misconceptions people had founded about their family based on his older brother.

the overachieving, know-it-all of the family, kian never struggled with knowing what his place was within the family. frequently, he would even find himself picking up the responsibilities corey had left behind in favor of whatever it was he did in the early hours of the morning. he had his mind set on the future much earlier than most even decide what their favorite color was.

his initial interest in music was brushed off by his family who knew better than to believe he had found an interest other than the family business. but as he began to use music as a free release of negative energy, they all began encouraging him to pursue the industry in hopes of what opportunities it might present him. along the way somehow, corey managed to convince kian to join his band. although apprehensive at first, kian joined the band, figuring he would follow in corey's footsteps for once. currently, kian is the bassist of the group, often lending his talents to playing keyboard for the band as well.

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE BASICS.

STAGE NAME: KIAN

BIRTH NAME: markus kian kim

OTHER NAME: kim jaehwan

DATE OF BIRTH: october 15, 1995

ZODIAC SIGN: libra

PLACE OF BIRTH: hamburg, germany

HOMETOWN: new york city, usa

ETHNICITY: south korean

NATIONALITY: german & american

LANGUAGES: german, english, korean

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE CAREER.

OCCUPATION: singer-songwriter, bassist, keyboardist

YEARS ACTIVE: 2011 - present

LABEL: kayak72

BAND: SO S!CK

POSITION: vocalist, bass guitarist

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE APPEARANCE.

HEIGHT: 5’11” (180 cm)

TATTOOS: n/a

PIERCINGS: n/a

FACECLAIM: im changkyun

WILHELMINA HUỲNH was born to her parents on a quiet night in december. that quietness seemed to be a common theme throughout her young life. speaking very sparingly until the age of 5, billie always had an appreciation for stillness. it was often in the stillness that she was able to get away from the constant doting of her parents who were particularly protective over their youngest daughter.

early on, billie ventured into child modeling even being featured by major brands throughout elementary and middle school. although she loved getting all dressed up, it wasn't uncommon for billie to throw silent, pouty fits to her parents' dismay.

always a girl of very few words, her parents enlisted the help of a close friend to teach billie to play the piano. unknowingly, they ushered in a love for music within the young girl that would continue to determine her dreams for at least another decade.

becoming friends with kian kim and his older brother corey in her freshman year of high school proved to be the greatest decision billie ever made. particularly so when corey begged her to join his band after discovering her musical talent. continuing to be a girl of few words, billie is regarded as the most elusive member of the band and therefore, one of the more popular members.

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE BASICS.

STAGE NAME: BILLIE

BIRTH NAME: wilhelmina mai linh huỳnh

DATE OF BIRTH: december 27, 1995

ZODIAC SIGN: capricorn

PLACE OF BIRTH: atlanta, usa

HOMETOWN: new york city, usa

ETHNICITY: vietnamese

NATIONALITY: american

LANGUAGES: english, vietnamese, korean

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE CAREER.

OCCUPATION: singer-songwriter, drummer

YEARS ACTIVE: 2011 - present

LABEL: kayak72

BAND: SO S!CK

POSITION: vocalist, drummer

✹.⠀⠀،،⠀THE APPEARANCE.

HEIGHT: 5’6” (168 cm)

TATTOOS: n/a

PIERCINGS: n/a

FACECLAIM: lynhci

[that0nespecialfriend]

I arise with spidersona art..

This is Kinetic-Spider (yes, I misspelled it on the drawing, I am a dumbass)! They're

-On the ref, you can see that they're from Earth-4709, a universe where global warming has taken full effect.

Personal info:

-They're Demisexual, Demiromantic, and Gender fluid. They go by any pronouns.

-Their name is Kettle, they don't like sharing their last name because of their family.

-They are 17, birthday being May 9th.

-They are 5'4 with a mostly athletic build having been a competitive cheerleader in the past.

-They're afraid of spiders.

(yes, they are technically a self insert of me)

Powers:

-They have temperature based power, mostly for adaptation and can only control their own body temperature, but they can melt metal and even free helium.

-When in water, the farthest they can freeze with their body is about a 20ft radius, and can also evaporate a 20ft radius at their current max.

-When hot enough, they can make opponents hallucinate (like when it's hot in the desert and you see a mirage)

-Can survive long periods of time without food and water, bone can't break (can be pierced though), can also survive in the vacuum of space if they really wanted to.

-Their temperature can effect how well their webs work, either melting them entirely or freezing them in the web shooter.

-They get massive headaches from being in either state too long (depending on their outside environment), they have a chance of their limbs dying or their blood vessels bursting (but they have a specialized suit to protect them from this and specialized gloves and boots to help), slowed movement when cold, and dehydration.

Some backstory:

-They were bitten by a radioactive tardigrade spider, so they're really adaptable.

-The spider was an experiment that broke loose from Alchemax, that experiment being in the same vein of deep water gigantification, seeing how animals may fuse together in the hot temperatures of their world to survive.

-They're a 17-year-old who moved from Denver Colorado to NYC after becoming emancipated from their abusive family. NYC is where they were bitten by that spider (a really ugly looking spider too).

-Their canon event was when they shared their identity to their best friend's family. Their best friend's mom flew off the handle, trying to kill them, but their best friend stepped in the way, getting killed in the process. The mother was arrested, the youngest kid went into the foster system, and they buried their best friend. This left them all alone.

-Now, they're a senior in highschool, living in a shitty apartment in a shitty part of town, working a job whenever they can, paying off debts, and trying their best to afford food. All of this while still being the Kinetic-Spider for NYC.

Baddies:

-Will have the standard spiderman villains, but creepy because they're all genetic experiments.

-Alchemax in specific will be an antagonist because they want Kettle's DNA for further experimentation. So they want to catch them alive. They've done past experiments with blood samples, injecting a serum into someone. When they injected the serum, the person overheated then rapidly cooled to extreme temperatures, blowing up the room, killing everyone inside that room.

-Mercenaries hired by Alchemax to find and capture Kettle.

-Family keeps harassing them

- Obviously going to have school and work issues. They've just got a lot on their plate :(

How they joined the Spider Society:

-Was probably fighting an anomaly when someone came to help them (probably Lego spiderman smh my head).

-They noticed their powers and abilities and said "why the hell not?" And just scooped them up.

-bada-bing bada-boom, in the spider society.

-They now spend most of their time in the spider society HQ, finding it WAY better than their live back home.

-They probably spend most of their time with Pav, Hobie, Peter B Parker, Spider Noir, and Gwen, loving the chaotic energy, but they're willing to hangout with everyone.

-Probably didn't join the chase for Miles Morales because they didn't want to kill him on accident, and everyone was too close if they wanted to use their powers. (They got yelled at by Miguel for that, but not kicked out because they've never actually seen Miles).

Small headcanons/details:

-When they first got their spider powers, they probably melted through their bed and froze the melted mattress over night. Definitely didn't show up to school for a week till they understood their powers, claiming that they were at a mental hospital or something.

-They're an artist, having designed and made their whole suit over time.

-Their spider sense was horrifying at first because they couldn't feel when people were looking at them or were near them till the got the spider sense, so now they're hyper aware of it all.

-Probably almost killed a bad guy in an early fight, also being the one to call an ambulance for them.

-Has anxiety and probably AuDHD, so there's a LOT of sensory issues that they have to deal with, but being too hot is no longer a problem. They can adjust their body temperature till they're comfortable.

-On hot days at HQ, they're used as the walking AC (can also be a space heater on cold days).

-Peter B Parker and Pav have asked for them to heat up their food on many occasions (sometimes resulting in a melted storage container on bad days).

-Definitely pranks Miguel with Hobie and Pav, and definitely has had their ass handed to them by Miguel.

-Didn't realized that their costume was similar to Pav's till someone pointed it out.

-Would help out Miles once Hobie explains the situation to them.

[feraldogbites]

(amanda fix, cis woman,  she / her ) LEE HARPER   :   the  21  year  old  resident  that's  been  around  the  SEA CLIFF MARINA  for  FOUR YEARS.  when  the  infected  swarmed  the  streets  the  first  night,  lee  really  proved  how  AMBITIOUS +  ENTHUSIASTIC  they  were.  however,  many  would  argue  that  they  can  also  be  quite  ACERBIC  +  IMPETUOUS.  five  years  has  passed  since  their  old  life  ended  and  the  new  one  began,  developing  skills  that  have  helped  them  become  a  RAIDERA  within  their  group.  it  makes  sense  to  see  them  thriving  at  the  job  because  of  their  refusal to die and bow & arrows.

𝙗𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘𝙨 …

name. lee riley harper. nicknames. lee - lee ( will add with time ). age. twenty - one. gender, pronouns. cis woman, she / her. dob.  9th of september. pob.  somewhere around denver, colorado. sexuality. lesbian. role. baby raider. weapon of choice.  bow and arrows.

𝙫𝙞𝙨𝙪𝙖𝙡𝙨 …

height. 163 cm ( 5'3 ). hair style. currently dyed black with purple - ish highlights on the end. it's a very self - made look, but well taken care of. eyes. hazel. doe eyed. tattoos. poorly done stick - n - poke tattoos of various cartoon characters all over her body. it is a miracle she did not catch an infection yet. piercings. standard lobes, does / does not wear them. depending on her mood. fc. amanda fix.

𝙛𝙖𝙢𝙞𝙡𝙮 …

mother.  nina ( dead ). father. unknown. siblings. older brother and sister. ( presumed dead. )

𝘣𝘪𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺 …(tw of something, not sure what, ask to tag !)

𝙗𝙚𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙚 …

trailer park kid. bred, born and raised to a poor, but tight - knit community of mostly elders and single mothers. childhood was not lavish, though peaceful, given the circumstances, and happy.

problems have arisen with entering puberty. perhaps the hormones or the bullying or maybe both combined or third secret thing, made her act out. lee became very rebellious, ran away often. arguments between her and her mother were war - like. broken furnite, scratchy throats, tears and swollen eyes. the two did not get along at all. she blamed her mother for their father leaving the family. just your regular - ish teenage behavior.

𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 …

lee was sixteen when the world ended. sixteen and a teenage runaway in a chaos filled streets.

by the time she got home, her mother was turned, and lee mortified could not do anything. so she ran.

she survived like a stray dog, feeding off the bits and pieces found in looted stores, stealing from poorly protected settlements.

a year into the apocalypse, rikter hoffman has saved her from an unforunate situation and she has been part of the sea cliff marina ever since.

considered a raider, lee does not quite has what would be expected of such a role, but she can be feral if needed.

has a mutt named barkley.

visuals. musings. headcanons. threads. connections.

[damnedsurvivor]

GENERAL DETAILS.

FULL NAME:  LEON SCOTT KENNEDY NICKNAME(S): GOLDEN BOY NAME MEANING: Of Greek origin, meaning "Lion". AGE:  47 (varies on threads) DATE OF BIRTH:  JULY 31 1977 PLACE OF BIRTH: DENVER, COLORADO CURRENT LOCATION: ??? ETHNICITY: CAUCASIAN GENDER: TRANS MALE PRONOUNS: HE/HIM SEXUAL ORIENTATION: BISEXUAL ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: BIROMANTIC (fem lean) RELIGION: He likes to think there's a God watching over him. OCCUPATION:  FEDERAL AGENT (U.S. GOVERNMENT, D.S.O.) EDUCATION LEVEL:  ASSOCIATES IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE EXTRACURRICULAR: BOOT CAMP FINANCIAL STATUS: COMFORTABLE SPOKEN LANGUAGES: ENGLISH, FRENCH, SPANISH, PORTUGUESE, CHINESE (His fluency in some of these is another matter, entirely.)

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, ETC.

HAIR COLOR AND STYLE: BRUNETTE (or dyed blonde, varies in timeline); STRAIGHT, 1B COMPLEXION: MEDIUM SKINTONE; BISQUE EYE COLOR: BLUE EYESIGHT: CORRECTED TO 20/20 HEIGHT: 180 cm/5'11" WEIGHT: 79 kg/175 lb BODY AND BUILD:  MESOMORPH (ectomorph when in poor health) TATTOOS:  A single tramp stamp. Don't ask, he was drinking. PIERCINGS: N/A   CLOTHING STYLE:  MASCULINE CASUAL/FORMAL DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: A prominent bumped chin, wide cheekbones; an unwavering desire to do what's right, and a wide motorcycle part collection. SIGNATURE SCENT:  CALVIN KLEIN OBSESSION COLOGNE--mixed with a vague scent of bourbon.

HEALTH.

MENTAL DISORDER(S): PTSD, DISSOCIATION, DE-REALIZATION PHYSICAL DISORDER(S):  DEGENERATIVE DISC DISEASE, SPINAL STENOSIS, CHRONIC SHOULDER PAIN ALLERGIES:  CRUSTACEANS SLEEPING HABITS:  POOR, lots of naps, inconsistent sleep schedule. EATING HABITS:  GENERALLY HEALTHY. (Rooted into his brain from basic training.) SOCIABILITY: VARIES. BODY TEMPERATURE:  AVERAGE ADDICTIONS:  ALCOHOLISM DRUG USE:  NONE--Occasional marijuana use, in his youth. ALCOHOL USE: HEAVY/AT RISK

PERSONALITY.

LABEL(S):  The Ace, Bodyguard Crush, Pretty Boy, (taken from TV Tropes) POSITIVE TRAITS: EASY TO ADAPT, HEROIC, MECHANICALLY-KNOWLEDGEABLE, QUICK-WITTED NEGATIVE TRAITS: HUNG UP IN HIS THOUGHTS/OVERTHINKER, NAIVE (particularly in his younger years), ADDICTIVE HABITS: Swiping a thumb on his stubble, spacing out, taking up as little space as possible. ASTROLOGY: LEO CHINESE ZODIAC: SNAKE PERSONALITY TYPE:  INFJ-A MORAL ALIGNMENT: Teetering between neutral good and chaotic good. ELEMENT:  FIRE PRIMARY VICE:  SPITE PRIMARY VIRTUE:  JUSTICE WEATHER: THUNDERSTORMS COLOR: A deep, weathered blue; worn leather brown. MUSIC: ALT, DAD ROCK, POP-PUNK MOVIE:  ZOMBIELAND BOOK: EVERYTHING IS FUCKED: A BOOK ABOUT HOPE (Mark Manson) SPORT:  TRACK BEVERAGE: WHISKEY; COKE (sometimes together) FOOD:  BAR FOOD ANIMAL:  GOLDEN RETRIEVER SEASON: THAT IN-BETWEEN OF FALL AND WINTER

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wc: angelo's online date and esme's daughter's father.

CAT, 28, GMT;  SHE/THEY. | if you’re hearing CODE MISTAKE by CORPSE x BMTH playing, you have to know RYDER SYDNEY (THEY/HE/ANY; NON-BINARY) is near by! the 33 year old FORMER PROFESSIONAL BARE KNUCKLE BOXER NOW PERSONAL TRAINER has been in denver ON AND OFF FOR 33 YEARS. they’re known to be quite TOUGH, but being DRIVEN seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble NICO TORTORELLA. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those PROTEIN BAR WRAPPERS, SCARED KNUCKLES, SILVER RINGS, YELLING AT SPORTS CHANNELS, BROKEN SKATEBOARDS, and CHIPPED BLACK NAIL POLISH vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around MONTBELLO DISTRICT long enough!

TW FOR DEATH, DRINK DRIVING, AND CAR CRASH MENTIONS which are brief and tagged accordingly when they start and end.

BASICS:

NAME: ryder sydney.

NIKNAMES: the ghost (formally)

AGE: thirty-three. 

BIRTHDAY: 14th july.

GENDER AND PRONOUNS: non-binary, they/he/any (they/he was used by my nico’s partner in a recent interview so i’m under the assumption that’s the ones nico uses the most but they also said any pronouns are welcome!) 

SEXUALITY: pansexual and polysexual.

OCCUPATION: professional bare-knuckle boxer (formally), personal trainer.

CONNECTIONS:

an older brother (deceased)

kyo’s unofficial coach / friend. 

angelo’s online date. 

esme's daughter's father (recently back in contact with).

WANTED CONNECTIONS:

former boxing rivalry.

gym friends.

enemies.

PHYSICAL:

HAIR COLOUR: brown, sometimes dyed platinum.

EYE COLOUR: blue.

HEIGHT: 6 foot 1.

PIERCINGS: none. 

TATTOOS: literally too many to mention.

SCARS: many from fighting including but not limited to knuckles, eyebrows, and bottom lip.

OTHER: also has deformed ears from hematoma auris (cauliflower ear) due to repeated trauma to that area. 

BIOGRAPHY:

Ryder Sydney comes from a long line of established fighters, from bare-knuckle boxers to more recently mixed martial artists there’s not one generation that hasn’t been involved somehow. That being said, the relationship with the majority of his family is nonexistent. His family, particularly his father and uncles, only acted as relentless coaches. All the siblings were trained at a young age to keep their renowned family name relevant in the industry. In their household praise was rare as there was always something to improve on and “punishments” were harsh which Ryder, always the most rebellious one, was the brunt of. If there’s one thing that runs in their family and it’s violence and impulsiveness so it’s no surprise that he’s carried those traits from a young age too. 

TW FOR DEATH, DRINK DRIVING, AND CAR CRASH MENTIONS: Despite everything that has happened in Ryder’s life, the thing that impacts them the most is the night that one of their older brothers died. The person they were the closest to. They remember everything so vividly from him coming to pick them up in his new car, to speeding through the roads outside of the city, and the sudden loud stop and that’s when their memory stops. Little did Ryder know that their brother had been drinking and little did they know that only one person was going to make it out. Ryder has a million and one conflicting feelings about what happened (which also inspired his stage name) but still to this day they’ll never be a passenger in any car. END OF TWS.

As he got older he wanted to separate himself from the Sydney name so he adopted a stage name “The Ghost” and that’s what he fought with for his entire bare-knuckle boxing career from street fighting all the way to bare-knuckle boxing championships. He was good at it too. Earning him several titles. But it all came at a heavy price. Through the years Ryder suffered multiple injuries, from broken bones to repeated concussions that forced them to reluctantly retire. Always being one to try and hide their injuries it was a challenge to have to face them and come to terms that their body couldn’t withstand the gruelling training and matches no more. 

Came out as non-binary and pansexual after he retired.

Ryder’s still trying to find his place now he’s not competing. 

PERSONALITY:

While coming across as quiet and grumpy, most people will be lucky to get a sentence out of him, Ryder’s not aggressive unless prompted which is in stark contrast to how he looks and his history in boxing. While he prefers to spend time by himself but that doesn’t negate the fact that those close to them get his light-hearted and mischievous side.

Is known to skateboard down a road in the pitch black of night for the adrenaline rush. 

Due to their upbringing, they’ve always had an insatiable hunger to be better than they were yesterday. It has driven them to perform bigger stunt stunts and take up bigger fights than the last. Even as a child Ryder would think they could make impossible jumps on their skateboard, and while some of them he made, more often than not he’d end up with scrapes and having to push themselves home on a skateboard with a broken ankle. This is still evident in how even today if Ryder doesn’t feel as though they’re progressing regularly they’d feel disgustingly stagnant and restless and will do anything to feel as though they’re not.

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the medicated series: jamie drysdale pt 2

Warnings: swearing, grieving, medications/hospitals, talk of body issues, talks about weight.

Word Count: 4.8k +

Little Background: Eliza James is the girlfriend of Cale Makar, she has rheumatoid arthritis. She prevously worked at The Pavillion with kids who had dfferent autoimmune diseases and chronic pain. She now works with the orginization. Cale's Masterlist can be found here.

← Part One. & Part Three. →

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Sofia turned over onto her side, watching the morning Denver sun bleed through her new white shades. She sighed, rubbing her eyes trying to get herself to wake up a bit more. Sofia had been in Denver for the past month, adjusting to the mountian air, elevation and treatment. Two days after she flew in with Erik, she met the top neuraologist and rheumatologist at Denver Medical Center - per Erik's help and discretion. He spared no expense for the younger sister, missing games and practices in order to accompany her to numerous doctor appointments and tests. He would also drop her off and pick her up from meetings with a social worker in The Pavillion; that is a center located within the Denver Medical Center for numerous chronic pain and autoimmune conditions. Most notably run previously by Eliza James who now works as a community outreach manager for the avalanche organizaiton. Though Sofia did not know, Erik was having some of the guys over that morning for brunch as well as there other halves and had invited Cale and Eliza over. He was hoping potentially, that she'd convince Sofia to attend talk therapy. She had been pushing it off, convincing herself that she didn't need it or that she could manage without. That proved to not be the case.

Sofia got up and got changed, slowly as possible. In order to not fall or get uncomfortable, she took her time and then went to her connected washroom. She brushed her hair, washed her face and brushed her teeth before putting on her gold earrings to her double pierced ears. She smiled, weakly. She stared at herself in the mirror, taking in who she was. Now. She saw the weight gain that came with MS and the medications it required, she saw the never ending under eye bags from chronic fatigue and restless nights. She saw somebody older than her birth age, 21. She didn't recgonize this Sofia Rose but nevertherless, it's what had been dealt and knew she just had to keep going. What other option was there? Sofia walked out of the office turned bedroom on the first floor, and heard people talking. She sighed and silently cursed herself. Well, cursed Erik for not saying anynthing.

She walked out into the kitchen, across from where the group was having brunch. Erik was the first perosn to notice her starting up the expresso machine, she scrolled mindlessly on her phone trying to ignore the eyes peeling into her. As well as the text messages from Trevor and Jamie. The two would be there that week for a pre season game, and she was nervous. She hadn't spoken to either of them and did not want to. She couldn't bring herself to 'expose' who she was now. Physically, that was. Sofia walked over to the fridge to grab some coffee creamer and as she walked back she looked over and saw some faces looking at her, she smiled and continued what she was doing. Stirring the expresso, she quickly put away the creamer and headed out towards the backyard. Trying to take in some of the last days of hot weather. She sat down on the back steps and sipped her expresso, while also checking her email. She had a social work appointment today to check in with how she was doing physically and see if they wanted to make any adjustments for treatment. She sighed, seeing some messages come in through the text app. Her group of friends out in California, seperate from Jamie was asking her if she was coming back anytime soon. They knew she had MS and were curious to see if she was finishing her last two semesters on time or not. She didn't know, but she knew she would become restless soon. She would need something to focus on and simply, 'distract her' from what was going on.

Back inside, the conversation turned towards Sofia and how she was doing. As soon as Erik left practice that one day to fly out to California they knew something was seriously wrong. Erik would never leave, let alone jet off to another state. And when they came back, they saw less and less of Erik- for good reasons of course. Erik (without Sofia's knowledge) had taken on some guilt and helplessness with everything. How could somebody her age get such a debilitating disease? It did not make sense, and thankfully Eliza has been able to speak to him everyday he is at the arena. Eliza has been giving him advice on how to be there for Sofia, how to be there for himself and how to not put the blame on himself. There was no way that he could of prevented or protected her from getting this disease. Somethnig Eliza's father had done and from time to time still does, when her arthritis is bad. "How is she doing mentally?" Eliza questioned sipping her water. Erik sighed, feeling the tension in his body rise. "She still won't admit that she needs help- mentally. She doesn't do anything besides her daily morning ane evening walks. All she does is read, nap and listen to music. Sometimes she'll bake. But other than that, nothing." He admitted and the team could see him visibly sigh. "I mean im no doctor but I think that's good. I mean not good, but she's getting out and is moving twice a day. Baby steps, EJ. Baby steps." Eliza offered giving him a soft smile and he nodded. "Have her stop by the arena tomorrow if you can. Or I can head over to the pavillion and check in." Eliza continued and Erik nodded, "That'll be good. She has an appointment tomorrow at the Pavillion but she's dropping me off at practice so she can stop in." Erik confirmed and ELiza nodded. "Isn't Jamie coming in tomorrow?" Gabe asked realizing what tomorrow's date was. Erik nodded along with Jackie, "Are they gonna see one another?" Mel questioned and Erik shrugged. "I said that it was up to her, but he's gonna try to force it and she just doesn't need that right now." He confessed and they all nodded, "If I am correct, they are on a break. He calls and texts but she doesn't respond." He concluded and they all nodded. "God, that's rough. They're so young." Bo Byram added and everybody nodded. "You're the same age idiot!" Gabe joked lightheartedly causing everybody to laugh.

Sofia walked in the house to laughter and made her way back to the kitchen before taking off for her morning walk around the neighborhood. "Sofia! Come meet everybody." Erik called over and she sheepishly made her way. Erik said the name of each person at the table and she waved softly, "Hi, im Sofia. The superior Johnson sibiling." She mused causing everybody to agree. Erik put a hand to his heart and pretended to fake sob. "You'll get over it,buddy." She mused before saying goodbye to everybody and walking out the front door.

She made her way back into the house, and to her surprise the guests had left. "Hey Sof!" Erik said from the living room and she made her way into there, curious to see what he wanted. "Hey, Eliza left this for you. She would love to talk to you when you drop me off." He explained handing her the card, "She's the one that worked at The Pavillon who now works with us." He explained after seeing her confused look. She sighed and nodded, walking back into her room to shower. She didn't need help she thought, she was going to get through this on her own. She glad she had walked out of the room or else she would of gone off on him, but he didn't need any of that. Not after everything he had done for her. She hopped out of the shower and brushed her hair, thinking of what she wanted to do that afternoon. Cookies? Yep, she was going to be making cookies. After getting dressed for the day and making sure her hair was untangled she walked into the kitchen ready to make a mess.

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Sofia pulled up to the arena and begged his sister to come in with him, he wanted to show her something. Eliza's office that was. Sofia sighed, agreeing to go look at some merchandise real quickly before heading off to the Pavillion. The two made there way inside, Erik greeting workers that passed. The two got into the elevator and buzzed up to the 6th floor. "Woah." Sofia stated as soon as she saw the window that overlooked the ice. "Yeah." Erik smiled seeing his sister light up with a huge smile. "Oh my god!" She said as she stepped next to the window. She stared at the ice for a few seconds before she heard chatter behind her. She took one last look before turning around and walking back to Erik. He smiled at her, and she smiled back. "That's wickedly cool bro, its so HUGE!" She said using her hands while laughing. She looked in front of her and saw him. Jamie followed Trevors stare and Jamie's eye grew wide. Sofia looked towards Erik before being saved by the angel herself. Eliza quipped, "Sofia!" She smiled with Sofia whipping towards Eliza who rushed towards Sofia; trying to find some comfort. "Sofi-" Erik cut Jamie off, and blocked him from moving past him. "Come on EJ, let me talk to her!" Jamie begged as Eliza shut the door on the guys. Sofia sat down at the chair in the corner, the fluffy one that all the guys took when getting advice from the angel herself; ELiza. Sofia wrapped her arms around herself, trying to make herself small. "Hey, Sofia." Eliza said softly, pulling a chair in front of the sad girl and sitting down. She rested a soft hand on her knee, trying to comfort the girl. "He saw me." She sobbed, and with tha Eliza pulled the girl into her arms. "He saw me, and I-I didn't want him to. Not yet. I wanted to sur-surprise him when I went back out." She said crying. Eliza frowned, trying to piece together what she meant. Sofia gave her clarification. "I've gained so much weight, Eliza. I look so different. I'm just not the kind of girl who dates guys like him." She sobbed, thinking the worst. "Oh Sofia." Eliza cooed, trying to control the shakes the sad girl was having. Eliza pulled back after a few moments and wiped the tears off of Sofia's cheeks and pushed some hair behind her ears. "They're you are, pretty girl." Eliza mused and Sofia softly smiled. "Im im sorry." Sofia apologized and Eliza shook her head. "No, don't ever apologize. Your feelings demand to be felt and released. Don't self doubt yourself Miss superior Johnson." She mused to the younger girl, who nodded sniffling; while cracking a small smile. "Now, why don't we talk some more about Jamie? Or anything you want? Literally anything." Eliza smiled, grabbing two bottles of water for them.

Sofia wiped her nose with a kleenex, "Well Jamie had I have been together for two years. As soon as we both came out to California we met, but didn't date until two years ago. So we met eachother four years ago, he's my best friend. A shoulder to cry on, lean on, best surfing partner and late night dancing pro." She said sipping some water, Eliza listening intently. "But, I don't think we'll be together again. Again, I am not the kind of girl who are seen with him. I've gained 30 pounds since started these medications that are supposed to be helping me. They are, I think I don't have many tremors but - gosh, I wanted to surprise him with the girl he fell in love with." She finished looking at the wall. "Well, unfortuntly. Weight gain is the con we have to take in order to feel better. I've gained,lost and maintained weight since I was diagnosed when I was 12. I was put on a steroid and my god, it loves my body. I can't get off it of it, but the weight gain or water retention is worth my ability to function as normal as possible." Eliza opened up, and Sofia looked towards her. "Yeah, it's not pretty or fun." She shrugged, "But I wouldn't have been able to hike or kayak this summer in BC with Cale. No chance." She finished and Sofia nodded. "And believe me- I was and still am sometimes insecure being with Cale. You see how I am, I am not skinny. I am curvy, I have big boobs and im short so im stumpy looking but Cale loves it. He loves me." She said trying to reassure the girl. Sofia nodded, "A little weight gain makes you hella sexy. Or beautiful. I don't know what you liked to be called." Eliza said making a silly face, causing Sofia to giggle. "So screw what any guy thinks and if that's Jamie so be it. If not, fuck him. Ill let Cale know to heckle him on the ice. Which will probably take a lot of convincing and chicken parmesian but anywho." ELiza trailed off causing Eliza to laugh loudly. Unknown to Eliza and Sofia, but EJ stood with Jamie down the hall. Talking and trying to convince Jamie to not do anything. But then they heard her laugh, "You really think im gonna stay away now hearing that again?" Jamie said looking at EJ like he was dumb. Erik rolled his eyes, "Five minutes and after that I'm grabbing Trev to get you ok?" Erik demanded and Jamie nodded, thanking the older hockey player.

Back in the room, Eliza went on about what she did for the team and what she used to do at the Pavillon. "Oh you have to see Eric! One of my best friends and you have to meet Martha! She loves the team, and is so fucking sassy it kills you. She always has notes ready for Nate when Cale and I go see her." She smiled, pulling out a sheet from her work bag. "Wait? Cale goes and visits?" Sofia questioned and the older girl nodded. "That's where we met actually. Where he pestered me into giving me my number." Eliza joked and Sofia smiled. "Even though it is a little different between Cale and I. With me having it pre realtionship, but from what I have heard from Erik about Jamie- that boy loves you. I would give him a chance, if he's really to be there for you and talk to you." Eliza said, gaging her reaction. "Okay, Ill talk to him." Sofia announced and Eliza smiled. "Here's my personal cell number, incase you need to talk to somebody day or night. I gotcha girl." Eliza smiled writing her number on a sheet of paper and handing it to the girl. Sofia smiled widely as she wrapped her arms around the older girl. ELiza smiled, before pulling apart. "And it's Sofie or Sof. That's what my friends and family call me." Sofia mused and Eliza nodded, before walking over to the door and opening it for her.

Jamie's head perked up as soon as he heard the door open, and he saw Sofia walk out. She looked in front of her and saw Jamie. Jamie looked on with curiosity and sadness. Maybe with some frustration sprinkled in there. She gave him a small smile, and met up with him. "Hi Jamie."She said avoiding his gaze, while he tried to take in her presence. She wrapped her arms around her chest, looking at the ground. "Ho-how are you?" He questioned and she shrugged, "Im fine. I guess." She said looking up and meeting his gaze. His eyes poured into hers, and she felt the same butterflies she had so many times before. Yet, she saw the concern laced with tears. "How have you been?" She questioned, adjusting her stance. He shrugged, "I've missed you. Sof- God, i've really missed you." He said honestly and she nodded, feeling her lips tremble. "I know, me too." She sighed, rubbing her hands on her arms. "Are you- are you gonna come back?" He questioned, hoping to hear a hopeful answer. She nodded, "At some point yes. However, Im gonna be back in my dorm. I need to be around my friends." She responded and she saw the small faint smile slightly dim. He nodded, clearing his throat. "Well, let me know when you get back ok?" He asked, trying to read her reaction. She nodded, "I will Jamie, don't worry." She smiled softley before leaning in kissing his cheek. He melted into the small kiss, upset that it was cut short. "Bye, Jamie." She said before walking off.

She made her way back to her brother's car. She texted him, letting him know she was on her way to the Pavillion. She drove off, listening to some Renee Rapp, Tswift and Adele. Old tswift ofcourse, thanks to trevor. She parked close to the door as possible, and made her way down the path that took her straight to the outpatient center. The front desk ladies smiled at her, and she smiled as she signed in. "How are you today Miss Johnson?" one of them asked, and she shrugged. "Im alright." she responded, before perking up. "Did you guys know Eliza who used to work here?" She questioned, hoping they did. She saw two big wide grins appear on their faces and they looked at one another. "We've known Eliza since the first day this pavillion opened. Our cherished warrior, showed everyday despite any pain or setbacks. She did so much for our little group of warriors, and its just a shame she left us." One of them explained, "But she's doing so much for the Avalanche. Besides, she comes in here every week to check up on the little one's and us ofcourse." The other added and they both nodded. "Oh wow, I actually spoke to her today and she reccomended to meet with Erik." Sofia casually proclaimed. "Oh yes! Erik and her; thick as thieves. So much justified chaos with them. We would hear them hooting and hollering after the pavillion closed for the day. Erik is the absolute best, and is such an amazing supporter of her and Cale too." One of them said giddily. Sofia smiled and nodded, "Is it true that Cale comes in here too?" She asked curiously. The two women looked at one another with a small smile, "Every week Sofia, and if he can't he'll come in twice the next time he can. With or without Sofia. He's a cherished visitor and avid one at that." and with that Sofia felt more at ease. "We love Cale. He cares about us, gave us such nice gifts for our birthdays this summer. Which reminds us to tell Erik to stop giving out precious info about us." The one joked causing Sofia to giggle. "Well thankyou so much, I appreciate it." Sofia said readjusting her purse on her shoulder. "Would you like to meet with Erik?" The one on the right asked, "He has an opening after your appointment." She stated, and Sofia pondered. "Just a meet and greet, besides anybody who knows Eliza is always welcomed." The left one said, and Sofia nodded. "He is down the hall from your appointment, just head on that way afterwards. And Im Marcia." She introduced herself. "And im Alice." The other said and Sofia smiled, "It's nice meeting you both officially and chatting. I really appreciate it." Sofia smiled and then walked off towards the door on the right.

35 minutes later, she was out of her appointment and headed towards this Erik dudes office. Erik looked up instantly, when he heard the knock. He took in all 5'3 of Sofia and smiled widely. "Sofia!!! It's so great to finally meet you. I've heard so much about you." Erik said sweetly, as he stood up to hug her. Sofia gave him a confused look, unsure of how he knew about her. "Eliza couldn't stop talking about you and I also peeked at your file." He said clarifying. She nodded, sitting down. "Water, gatorade, starbucks coffee?" He questioned, heading over towards his mini fridge. "Water is great, thankyou." She thanked him as he brought one over. He sat in the chair next to hers, hoping to make this a casual conversation. "How did you appt go?" He asked sincerely, sipping his starbucks coffee. "It went well, sticking with the same plan. And came up with a plan to start working out again, and trying to lose some weight. More me, than their plan." She said sipping her water. He nodded, "Good good. Hannah is fantastic at her job! Im so glad you got her..she goes above and beyond." He mused, Sofia nodding. "So Sofia tells me you stopped by her office today." He stated, crossing his leg over his other. "Yeah, well. I was kinda ambushed by my ex...and well, I confided in her my fears and insecurities." She confessed, alarmed by her open honesty. Erik nodded, "And how she wanted me to see somebody or talk to her about everything." Sofia added. Erik nodded, "We can most certaintly set you up with the best. Though, I am a little sad that our previous gal isn't here anymore." He said sadly. Sofia gave him a sheemish smile. "I think she wants to keep a distance between being your therapist/social worker and having a friendship and confidant. What I gathered from our brief text messages today." He explained and she nodded, "Yeah, I got that too from our convo. Though, could she possibly reconsider?" Sofia toyed with the possibility. Erik thought for a second, "Girl I would have had her be my official therapist if she would." He joked, causing Sofia to laugh. "So no?" Sofia clarified, and Erik shrugged. "She may, that's up to her. Though in the meantime, I will send some info your way about Hannah and you can schedule on your own time." Erik offered and he swiftly moved back to his desk, to forward her contact info to her email. She felt her phone buzz in her pocket, and confirmed that she got it. "Thankyou Erik, I really appreciate it." She said sincerely, for the first time in a long time; that had to do with her MS. He nodded leaning back in her chair, studying her. "She was right, you are easy going and an enigma." He mused, giving her a smile. "Besides, anybody who is a friend of Eliza, is a friend of mine." He said sincerely standing up. She did too, following him towards the door. "I hope to see you soon Sofia." He offered and she smiled, giving him a hug goodbye. "Drive safe." He stated before shutting the door. Maybe just maybe, things might be turning around.

Sofia walked inside to see Erik at the kitchen counter with..Jamie. Jamie looked back at the door once he saw Erik perk up a bit. "Hi guys." She simply stated, dropping off her keys and bag by the door. She looked for Jackie in her office, before she made her way back towards the kitchen. "Where's Jackie?" She questioned EJ. "She's still at work, should be back in about an hour." He responded, and she nodded. She stood between the two, on the side of the counter. "Jamie was just stopping by to chat. That's all." EJ explained, and she nodded. "Could we have 5 minutes?" She inquired, looking at EJ and he understood who she was reffering to. He nodded, smiled and walked out. She slowly looked over at Jamie and gave him a small smile, sending instant relief through him. "We we- need to talk. I owe you that." She said, making him nervous. He nodded, and she motioned for him to follow her. She shut the door behind him, as he took in her new surroundings. California Beach themed room, he didn't expect anything less. She was absolutley enamored with California.

He sat down at her desk chair, and she sat down on the bed facing him. She sighed, getting ready to just dump everything on him. Though knowing, he only had limited amount of time before he had to leave to go back to the team's hotel. "So as you know I have MS, it is a agressive and progressing disease. Once it starts, there is no way to stop it. Yes, medications can help slow the progression but at the end of the day, i'll never get better. Yeah, I'll have better days than others, especially because im so early into treatment BUT I want you to know everything so that if we get back into a relationship again, you know what you are in for. I owe you that, because this diease is not friendly especially to those around the person." She stated, and he nodded swallowing. He nodded for her to explain, and she did.

She went through the never ending doctor appointments, tests, how she was going to be needing therapy every week to start her treatment. How much medication she took, why she took so much, why it mattered. She then spoke about the hopes of her treatment, what the doctor had said. She explained the side effects, the ugly realities of living with an incurable disease. She explained that this would isolate people in her life and their's; again, if they got back into a relationship. She explained that not everybody would understand what was wrong, why she wasn't going to get better, the ignorance she could possibly experience with that and the sheer isolation this disease and any disease for that matter could accompany. She allowed Jamie to take it all in, accept and embrace it. As much as he could, because at the end of the day she couldn't force or make people understand and accept, she couldn't; and that was something she knew she needed to talk about in therapy. "Finally, even if we do get back together I want you to know that things will change. It's inevitable, but I want you to know my love won't change for you. I will still hold the same love for you even if I can't show it how'd id like to show it J." She confluded.

Jamie looked down at the his hands, trying to comprehend and understand what everything meant. He knew no matter what or despite what she told him; he still loved her. He wanted to be with her for the long haul, even if it took her awhile to come around. "Sof-" He paused looking back up at her, took a brief second before he smiled at her. He had tears brimming his eyes, one's of gratitude, compassion, understanding and all together, unrequited love. Even if he didn't full understand just yet; he knew he would over time. Sofia took in the tears she saw visibly, and held her breath. "I promise to be there no matter what, I promise to show up even when im not there physically. I promise to be there for doctor appointments, drive you to and from tests and therapy. I promise to be by your side always, without hesitation." He paused standing up and squating in front of her as soon as he saw that she was beginning to cry. She held her hand to her mouth, trying to hush her sobs. This was everything and more she wanted to hear, but it was understandably overwhelming. "I'm here until you don't want me to be there anymore. I promise to be your best friend, confidant and partner through it all. I promise that we will go through this together. I love you Sof, this doesn't change the way I feel about you or our future." He concluded, as she covered her face with her hands. He gently pulled at her wrists so she could properly look at him. She frowned, in embarrsment. He wiped her cheeks clean of them, all was left was redness. She shook her head, nervously giggling. "What are you thinking in that pretty head of yours?" He inquired bringing her hands to his lips and holding them there. She sniffled and blew out air. "I just- I'm overwhelmed a bit thats all. I really did not expect you to stick by me." She confessed, and he shook his head. "Never, will I leave you my love." He stated confidently. She smiled before pulling him in for a much needed and long overdue kiss. Everything that they still wanted to say but didn't know how to put it into words, they portrayed in that kiss. They parted, pulling eachother back into their arms. The familiar warmth oozed off of Jamie, sending a signal of 'home' into her body. She smiled into his shoulder, in awe of him.

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Charlie Mason Intro

MAGGIE, 21+, CST; SHE/HER. | if you’re hearing NOTHING ARRIVED by VILLAGERS playing, you have to know CHARLIE MASON (SHE/HER; CIS WOMAN) is near by! the 30 year old LIBRARIAN has been in denver for, like, 5 YEARS. they’re known to be quite REBELLIOUS, but being CARING seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble PHOEBE TONKIN. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those RUNNING TOWARDS WHAT YOU KNOW, MAKING YOUR OWN FAMILY, & ALWAYS WANTING TO HELP vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the MONTBELLO DISTRICT long enough!

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★𝘽𝙖𝙨𝙞𝙘 𝙄𝙣𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣★

Birth Date: April 12, 1993 Zodiac: Aries Gender: Cis Woman Pronouns: She/Her Sexual & Romantic Orientation: Pansexual

★𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚★

Height: 5′7″ Faceclaim: Phoebe Tonkin Hair color/style: Long, Brown, Wavy Eye color: Hazel Tattoos: She has a small ASL tattoo on her right wrist Piercings: Multiple ear piercings

★𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡𝙞𝙩𝙮★

Positive Traits: Caring, Protective, Playful Neutral Traits: Adventurous, Cautious, Outspoken Negative Traits: Rebellious, Impatient, Insecure Fears: Being alone, Heights, Accidents Goals: Being loved for who she is, Settle down somewhere, Having a family Hobbies: Reading, Crocheting, Jewelry Making

★𝙋𝙖𝙨𝙩★

Hometown: Denver, Colorado Education: Working on her Masters in Library Science Mother: Deceased Father: Deceased Siblings: WC Children: Nicholas Mason

★𝙋𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙣𝙩★

Residence: Montbello District Job: Children's Librarian Significant Others: It's complicated but technically none currently How Long She’s Been Here: Five years

★𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙝𝙮★

The first six years of Charlie's life were perfect, what any child deserves. Charlie only wished that she remembered more of it. What she does remember is that she had two loving parents and an older sibling who doted on her. Charlie can remember the love she felt from them all, but she also remembers the immense sorrow the two children felt when the family was in a car crash on New Years eve. After being taken to the hospital, the Mason children were told that their parents didn't make it.

At first they were placed in foster care together around the Denver area. But eventually the two were separated and Charlie was scared shitless without her older sibling. It was clear from her caseworker that she going to be a runner, with every placement she eventually would try to run away to try to find where they were.

Charlie never got adopted but the placements weren't terrible, just never permanent. As soon as she aged out she got married to practically the first person who looked at her. Luckily they quickly realized that it wasn't going to last and it ended amicably. After moving to Southern California she decided to go to college. From a young age she knew she wanted to help children and she wanted to combine that with her love of reading.

Five years ago she decided to move back to Denver, even if it was full of difficult feelings from her past. After a one night stand Charlie discovered that she was pregnant. The two ended up becoming great parents, sharing equal custody and always putting their son Nicholas first.

★𝙒𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙣𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨★

Friends - Maybe they met when they were teens, before Charlie left town. Maybe they met when she came back. Let's plot!

Frequent Fliers - Have a kid? Do they love to read? Chances are that Charlie knows you both!

One Night Stands/Ex's - Listen Charlie can be a bit of a mess. She does not want to admit her feelings for anything let alone Felix, so she tends to distract herself.

Neighbors - She's a good neighbor, always tries to be friendly. She'll even bake you her store bought cookies if you'd like.

There will be more but truly let's just plot!

★𝙋𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙩★

Nothing Arrived by Villagers

Strange Mercy by St. Vincent

Chop and Change by The Black Keys

Body & Blood by clipping.

Washing Machine Heart by Mitski

Seventeen by Sharon Van Etten

Falling by Florence + The Machine

You're On Your Own Kid by Taylor Swift

I Have A Dream by ABBA

Everywhere I Go by Lissie

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Tattoo Artists near Lakewood

Lakewood, Colorado is a great city that offers a unique blend of urban and outdoor experiences. From parks and lakes to shopping and dining, Lakewood has something for everyone. If you're in the market for a new tattoo, Lakewood has a number of talented tattoo artists to choose from. Here are some of the top tattoo artists in Lakewood:

Dan DiMattia - Calypso Tattoo

Dan DiMattia is the owner of Calypso Tattoo, a popular tattoo shop located in Lakewood. He has been tattooing for over 20 years and is known for his stunning traditional tattoo designs. Dan's attention to detail and expertise in traditional tattooing make him a top choice for anyone looking for a classic, timeless tattoo.

Robert Maldonado - Crown and Anchor Tattoo

Robert Maldonado is the owner and lead artist at Crown and Anchor Tattoo, located in Lakewood. Robert has been tattooing for over a decade and specializes in black and grey realism tattoos. His work is incredibly detailed and realistic, and he has a talent for creating lifelike portraits and animal tattoos.

Molly McCulloch - Ritual Tattoo Gallery

Molly McCulloch is a talented tattoo artist at Ritual Tattoo Gallery in Lakewood. She has been tattooing for over a decade and is known for her intricate, detailed tattoos. Molly's style is heavily influenced by nature and animals, and her tattoos often feature intricate linework and shading.

Brian Thurow - White Lotus Tattoo

Brian Thurow is a tattoo artist at White Lotus Tattoo in Lakewood. He has been tattooing for over a decade and is known for his bright, colorful tattoos. Brian's style is heavily influenced by Japanese tattooing, and he has a talent for creating large, intricate designs that flow seamlessly with the body.

Jason Lantz - Lucky 13 Tattoo

Jason Lantz is a tattoo artist at Lucky 13 Tattoo in Lakewood. He has been tattooing for over 15 years and is known for his bold, colorful tattoos. Jason's style is heavily influenced by American traditional tattooing, and his tattoos often feature bold lines and bright colors.

Gabriel Massey - Massey Tattoo Co.

Gabriel Massey is the owner and lead artist at Massey Tattoo Co. in Lakewood. He has been tattooing for over a decade and is known for his stunning realism tattoos. Gabriel's work is incredibly detailed and lifelike, and he has a talent for creating tattoos that look like photographs.

Eric Johanson - Freaky's Lakewood

Eric Johanson is a tattoo artist at Freaky's Lakewood, a popular tattoo shop in the area. He has been tattooing for over a decade and is known for his bold, graphic tattoos. Eric's style is heavily influenced by graffiti and street art, and his tattoos often feature bold lines and bright colors.

Conclusion: These are just a few of the top tattoo artists in Lakewood. Each artist has their own unique style and specialty, so it's important to research and find the one that best fits your vision for your new tattoo. Whether you're looking for a classic, traditional tattoo or a bold, colorful design, Lakewood has an artist that can bring your ideas to life.

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Warnings: Mentions of Body image Issues, Severe weight loss, past mental health issues

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Meet the OC - Emery

Name: Emery Annbeth Weston From: Denver, CO Born: 9th November, 1993 Siblings: 1 younger brother

Hair color: brown Eye Color: brown Height: 5’6 Weight: 124 lbs

     When she was 12, she developed an eating disorder, due to bullying that occurred from school. Despite being a perfect weight for her age, people called her names (fat, ugly) so she stopped eating almost completely. It got to an extreme, when she was 15 and barely weighed 71 pounds.

               For her 16th birthday, her family took her to a nearby WWE Smackdown show, where she was able to meet some of her favorites (Jeff Hardy, Rey Mysterio, Kofi Kingston, Beth Phoenix). The one that stood out the most to her, that took time to really talk to her, was Kofi Kingston. Just seeing how thin she was worried Kofi, and he made a deal with her—Get to a healthy weight, and when she becomes a star, he’ll team with her and they’ll win the (to be created) intergender tag team championships.

               Emery was filled with emotions after their talk, and while it took quite some time, she eventually got to a healthy weight and even began getting some muscle mass.

Favorite Wrestlers growing up: Jeff Hardy, John Cena, Rey Mysterio, Lita

Debuts in Wrestling: October 2013 – Ring of Honor March 2015 – New Japan Pro Wrestling Officially joined Bullet Club in June 2015 May 2019 – All Elite Wrestling

Wrestling Style: Arial, slight risk taker (look at who her favorites were, after all)

Paired With: Kenny Omega, Hangman Adam Page, Riley/El Phantasmo, Damian Priest, Orange Cassidy, Darby Allin, Wardlow, Jay White (Potentially: Jey Uso, Trent Seven, Chuck Taylor)

Best Friends with: Kenny Omega, Matt Jackson, Nick Jackson, Hangman Adam Page, Jay White, Kyle O’Reilly

Friends with: Austin Creed, Kofi Kingston, Marko Stunt, El Phantasmo, Chuck Taylor, Brandon Cutler

Who is like Family to her? Kyle O'Reilly: She's rather protective over; make sure he's keeping an eye on his sugar levels and always has a snack on hand for him if need be

Matt and Nick: They met her early in her career and took her in under their wings, helping to train her when they were in the area. They're rather protective over her, love to tease her on occasion, and they wouldn't trade her for the world.

Who would she like to meet in the Business? Finn Balor Damian Priest Pete Dunne (birthday twins~ ) Imperium (4 members, Walter, Fabian, Marcel and Thatcher) Seth Rollins

First Crush: Jeff Hardy

Hobbies: Playing Video Games, photography, travel and drawing

If she couldn’t wrestle anymore she would: Either just be a streamer or become a professional artist/start own business        

Secret of hers: She mayyyy, (or may not 😒 ) have a thing for older guys. 8-13 years older than her.

Languages known: Japanese (10%) Italian (78%) English Spanish (9%) French (24%)

Phobias: Snakes, drowning

Number of Tattoos: 5

Number of Piercings: 2 (normal ear ones – though during her Bullet Club Dark Angel days, she did consider getting a lip and tongue piercing)

Any History of broken bones? When she was 6, she fractured a bone in her arm. Luckily, it didn’t require surgery.

Any injuries from wrestling? In early 2014, after starting in ROH, she got knocked off a ladder and landed awkwardly. No concussions or breaks/fractures, but she sprained her ankle. Mid 2014, she was on the receiving end of a face-plant type maneuver and her nose got broken. They were able to reset it and it healed fine.

Behind the Story of ‘Dark Angel’ persona For the beginning of her career, Emery was a baby face. She didn’t want to be booed; she didn’t want to be a ‘bad guy’. She liked being a baby face. A lot of people suggested she try though, to see if she liked it or not, and if not then it could always be switched back.

She wasn’t convinced though.

When she made the trip to Japan, it was only meant to be temporary, for a few months at most. She got to hang out with her ROH friends like the Bucks—who in turn, introduced her to Kenny.

That was the moment all plans went out the window. The two of them hit it off and became almost inseparable. Gaming, arcades, cat cafes—they bonded over everything it seemed like. She got a good look at his Heel persona, the Cleaner, and wondered… perhaps it wouldn’t be too terrible?

With a little nudge from Kenny and some artistic input, they worked together in just mere months to create the Dark Angel version. Short blue hair, almost all black, punk-style clothing, and a badass attitude At first, she only wore more moderate clothing. Things that covered her-- issues stemming from her weight issues as a teen. However, after many conversations with not only Kenny, but Jay, Ibushi, Matt, Nick, and both Adams, she risked it all and wore slightly more revealing clothing, short shorts, skirts and cut-off shirts. And she began to love her body.

She’d cost people matches, interfere, attack people – even people twice her size—and she done it all with a smile and laughing maniacally.

Some people compared her to Harley Quinn or even the Joker.

Over the course of the next year, Emery got better at conniving and being devious, calculating and began to show disregard for Bullet Club enemies.

In 2017, she went with Kenny and got her first tattoo. A full-size pair of Angel wings on her back. After getting it, she no longer needed to wear the wing prop she had worn in previous years.

She figured, if she played an Angel, she might as well have wings. This is the moment that brought upon Kenny nicknaming her his ‘Angel’

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WELCOME TO DENVER, mila! you’ve been accepted as aileen darjeen (KIANA MADEIRA), stefan navarro (MICHAEL TREVINO), maceo robinson (JR RAMIREZ)! please have your account sent in within 24 hours; don’t forget your CHECKLIST!  

MILA, 30+, EST; SHE/HER. | if you’re hearing ANTI-HERO by TAYLOR SWIFT playing, you have to know AILEEN DARJEAN (SHE/HER; CIS WOMAN) is near by! the 28 year old UNEMPLOYED has been in denver for, like, SINCE APRIL. they’re known to be quite SELF-DESTRUCTIVE, but being CONFIDENT seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble KIANA MADEIRA. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those TATTOOS AND PIERCINGS ALL OVER HER BODY, CHEAP ALMOST EMPTY BARE MINIMUM APARTMENT, DRUNK DANCING IN A LOUD CLUB BY HERSELF vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the MONTBELLO DISTRICT long enough!

(filling eli’s baby mama wc)

if you’re hearing CROSSFIRE by STEPHEN playing, you have to know STEFAN NAVARRO (HE/HIM; CIS MALE) is near by! the 36 year old SELF-DEFENSE INSTRUCTOR has been in denver for, like, 3 YEARS. they’re known to be quite OVER-PROTECTIVE, but being LEVEL-HEADED seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble MICHAEL TREVINO. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those running shoes and exercise at the break of dawn, every possible minute spent in the midst of ocean waves, him alone is huge empty mansions vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the CHERRY CREEK DISTRICT long enough!

(filling malachai’s gym employee wc)

if you’re hearing ELECTRIC LOVE by BORNS playing, you have to know MACEO ROBINSON (HE/HIM; CIS MALE) is near by! the 43 year old PILOT has been in denver for, like, 10. they’re known to be quite IMPULSIVE, but being LOYAL seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble JR RAMIREZ. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those ADVENTURE GEARS, BLACK COFFEE, STARRY NIGHT SKIES vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the WASHINGTON PARK DISTRICT long enough!

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 if you’re hearing LAKE EFFECT KID by FALL OUT BOY playing, you have to know SANTIAGO ESPINOZA (HE/HIM;CIS MAN) is near by! the 38 year old POWER HITTER FOR THE ROCKIES has been in denver for, like,TEN YEARS. they’re known to be quite INDULGENT, but being BENEVOLENT seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble CARLOS MIRANDA. personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those WARM SUNKISSED SKIN, THE CRACK OF A BASEBALL BAT, FIVE O’CLOCK SHADOWS AND LED ZEPPELIN ON A RECORD PLAYER  vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around the LAKERIDGE DISTRICT long enough

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BASICS

FULL NAME: Santiago Emmanuel Espinoza NICKNAME(S): Santi, Tiago AGE: 38 DATE OF BIRTH:  May 4th 1985 PLACE OF BIRTH:  Syracuse, New York CURRENT LOCATION:.  Lakeridge District ETHNICITY: Nicaraguan GENDER: Cis Man PRONOUNS: he/him SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Bisexual RELIGION:  raised christian, not as strictly, but still practicing. OCCUPATION:  Power hitter for the Colorado Rockies FACECLAIM:  Carlos Miranda

PHYSICAL TRAITS

HEIGHT: 6'0 WEIGHT: 187 pounds HAIR COLOR: Brown  EYE COLOR: brown PIERCINGS: no piercings TATTOOS:  just this one on his hand SCARS|MARKS: one small scar on the left side of his head, just near his hairline, and another healed gash on his right knee. SIGNATURE SCENT: Jazz Club by Replica

PHOBIAS AND DISEASES

MENTAL ILLNESSES: n/a PHYSICAL ILLNESSES: N/a PHOBIAS: n/a

RELATIONSHIPS

MOTHER:  Alma Espinoza (nee Rivas) FATHER:  Cesar Espinoza SIBLINGS: none, he is an only child. RELATIONSHIPS: tba PETS: a bulldog named bear

PERSONALITY

ZODIAC SIGN:  Taurus MORAL ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good FAVORITE FOODS: his grandmother's vaho, picos, a hot dog from the guy at the stadium FAVORITE COLOR: burnt orange LIKES:  laying on the beach on a warm day, the smell of onions and garlic cooking, a cold citrus radler after a game, morning runs with bear. DISLIKES: sweet tea, horror films HOBBIES: beach volleyball, boxing, board games.

HEADCANONS

Santiago loves history and will watch the history channel or read history books in his free time. Gets his best sleep on airplanes. truly believes a late-night run with his favorite playlist will cure any negative emotion he has. calls his abuela every Sunday after she gets home from church, he hasn't missed a day since he moved out at 18. She was one of his biggest cheerleaders growing up, and he always confides in her. She is his safe space. Santi is a nice guy generally, but has a bit of an ego, years of being told you were a star will do that to you.

BIOGRAPHY

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Santiago Emmanuel Espinoza is the first, and only child of Alma and Caesar Espinoza. Born in May of 1985 in Syracuse, New York, Santi came from fairly "normal" beginnings. His mother worked nights as a nurse, and his father during the day as a mechanic.

On the weekends in the summer, Santi and his father would go to Yankees games. Sitting in those seats, watching the game play out, sometimes well after sunset with a hot dog and a soda, those are some of Santi's fondest memories.

The obvious course was little league, when he wasn't watching a game, he was playing one, running around with his peers getting dirty and having a good time. What else was there to a perfect summer? Santi can still remember the taste of the vanilla soft serve ice cream after a long game.

When Santi's coach realize that there was a talent in him, more talent than was expexted out of his seven year old body, they suggested extra training. 'He could be something', he remembers his coach saying to his father, and Santi will never forget the look on his father's face. The pride he held that day, it was a rush.

Santi threw himself into it, baseball consumed him, even from such a young age, he knew that if he did well, if he lived beyond his potential, then he could make his family proud, and in turn, makke himself proud.

He played baseball through out middle school, and high school, and eventually, it got him into college, Vanderbilt University offering him a full ride to play for them. His mother cried the day he was offered his scholarship. His father hugged him for the first time in a while.

Tennesse was a big change compared to Syracuse, and initially, Santiago didn't adjust well. He felt like a small fish in a big pond. All of those boys on the team were recruited for a reason. It wasn't like high school where he was a standout player. He would vent his troubles to his abuela every Sunday morning over a cup of coffee during their weekly phone calls.

Eventually, things got better. Santi was able to prove himself to be worthy of his spot, and his teammates soon became some of his closest friends. His studies were fine, he kept his grades up enough to be able to play ball, the only class he was really enthusiastic about was history, his grades stayed consistently good for that one.

Santi's rise to fame wasn't effortless, no matter what anyone tells you. He worked hard, but from the outside, he looked like his scholarship, and then, his getting into the major leagues, was handed to him. He figured by then he had proved himself, but in the midst of him getting asked to play for the Chicago White Sox, he lost a few friends who thought they deserved it more.

Santi was young, and fresh faced when he began to play for the Sox, and although being the new kid was humbling, the notariety that came when he was able to prove how good he was got to his head just a little bit. People were showing up to games just to see him. People flocked to him at bars for dates or nights together. It all felt good, he felt like he was on top of the world.

| TW DEATH | It would all come crashing down when he had to take a year off because his father died in a car crash. Santi went back home, and he helped his mother, and his abuela, rebuild their lives with out their husband and son. He reconnected with his roots, and promised them both that he'd continue to make them, and his father proud. |END OF TW|

He was welcomed back to the team with open arms, but he wasn't sure he was fully in it. He wasn't sure he could go back. It wasn't until his first game, everyone cheering his name, the city skyline lit up ahead of him, that he knew he made the right choice in coming back.

PRESENT

Santi has been a power hitter and a star player for the Colorado Rockies for the last ten years. He loves the game, and his life, but he isn't sure how much longer he wants to play. Retirement is looking like it's somewhere near on the horizon. But who will he be when he's not playing? What will he do? All of these questions have been weighing on him since before the season even started.

Santi lives in the Lakeridge District with his bulldog named Bear.