#palmviewintro

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[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed maeve finnegan walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who she is ? they kind of look like maia mitchell and i could be wrong but i think that they might be twenty-eight years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last twelve years. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of kat stratford from 10 things i hate about you. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at lomax auto-repairs as a mechanic. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the the broken bird of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty blunt at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty confident to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that two bedroom apartment beside me over in sunny shores. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!

STATS:

full name : maeve finnegan nickname(s) : mae ( but only if she really likes you ) birthplace : portstewart, northern ireland date of birth : 05 / 07 / 1996 parentage : john finnegan & aofie finnegan ( estranged ) sibling(s) : kai finnegan relationship status : single gender identity : cis woman ( she/her ) sexual orientation : bisexual faceclaim : maia mitchell

BACKGROUND: ( teen pregnancy, cheating )

aofie and john are just sixteen when they find out aofie is pregnant. it's already terrifying, and it becomes even more so when the topic of twins hits the table. still, they believe that love conquers all. they cared so deeply for each other, how could that love and care not only multiply with more additions to the family?

once the twins are born, it's clear as day that maeve is a carbon copy as aofie.

"YOU'RE JUST LIKE YOUR MOM !" it's a good thing, when you're a toddler picking up your mother's mannerisms. it's cute, even, the way you both put your hands on your hips as you watch the television from afar.

when she's six, she takes a liking to the piano. however, in true sister fashion, she decides to drop her focus on it as soon as she realizes her brother also seems to like making music. he's much better at it, anyway. he can do the writing and composing, she'd only been very good at reading and playing.

"YOU'RE JUST LIKE YOUR MOM !" it's a good thing, when you're learning to cook alongside your mom. the two of you spend the evenings prepping meals, and you're thrilled to help present them to your family.

maeve had always liked building things. playing with legos growing up, putting puzzles together... she liked having something to do with her hands. making something out of nothing. she liked keeping busy, and felt a great sense of pride any time she completed / built something all on her own.

"YOU'RE JUST LIKE YOUR MOM !" it's a good thing, until it's not. aofie had been stepping out-- this family life hadn't been as fulfilling as sixteen year old her thought it'd be. now, it's just john and the twins, and all these endearing traits had lost their charm.

she sees it, the way her brother and father struggle to make eye contact with her. how they can hardly stand to be in the same room as her. it unlocks a certain rage within her-- one she didn't know she was capable of.

still, even though she was angry, she felt she had to take over. they were missing a maternal figure, and at fourteen years old, maeve stepped up. making meals for the three of them, keeping up with the family agenda, doing the grocery shopping, writing everything down for everyone... she could take the good parts of aofie and make them work.

a year after her family life implodes, the remaining finnegans are off to palmview. there's promise of a new life -- a blank slate, of sorts. however, could the slate truly be blank if the ghost you were trying to avoid was haunting your face and mannerisms?

a once loud and lively girl has now become a hollow shell of herself. the good thing about the move was it had brought her and her brother closer than they had been previously. they had no one but each other. their class schedules had been different, but they always made time to give each other a nod in the hallway or sit together for lunch.

one thing she really liked about her new school was their wood and metal shop programs. she took every trade class she could. it was nice to keep busy and to see the results of her hard work. with a lack of friends, each one of her creations ended up in her brother's room once they had been graded. what could he possibly need a birdhouse for? who knows, but it's his problem now.

it had been easy to keep to herself. she would simply shoot down any attempt at social interaction. she hated working with others, too embarrassed to try and water her accent down for those around her to understand. it was just easier to be nobody.

well, it was, until the rumors began circulating about her brother. one-sided, nasty rumors about him and his friend. a relationship she'd witnessed with her own eyes, whether the other party was aware of it or not. between their social and familial fallout, it was beginning to feel like carrying the name FINNEGAN was a curse.

suddenly, the two who had been so good at hiding themselves away found themselves in the social spotlight. her brother, for the rumors circulating, and maeve, for cussing out & attempting to fight anyone who dare whisper his name in her presence. it doesn't take long for her to get hit with a suspension.

john finnegan is frustrated, says he doesn't recognize the kids in front of him. maeve can barely stand to hear him speak, angry at him, at aofie, at everyone. still, the three had come to an agreement that the twins would lay low for the rest of school. it had been their original plan anyway. and it's one she plans on sticking to... only after she slashes a set of tires in defense of her brother.

she graduates, plans to get the hell out of palmview, but plans fall through. she's stuck and has no backup plan. luckily for her, there's an auto repair shop with a very kind employee, willing to teach her more than the basics of fixing a car. she'd learned the basics years ago, and she begins working as his apprentice. it doesn't take her long to go from apprentice to full-time employee. it fulfills her need to fix, but not completely

she makes furniture on the side, selling it at farmer's markets, craft fairs, different markets in general... there's just nothing better than the feeling of watching your work walk away with a happy customer

PERSONALITY:

she still struggles to make friends to this day, but she's got a few of them. she's fiercely loyal to those she cares about, and is always offering to slash a set of tires... ( it was just such a rush! )

doesn't know how to think before she speaks, and even if she did, everything is always written clear as day on her face

swears like a sailor sorry it's not her shes just irish :/

very caring and very much a mom friend but don't say that in front of her i fear she may kill you...... her way of showing love is acts of service okay!!!!!!!

[heatherdupontmoreau]

“TAKE A BOW - YOU GOT EVERYBODY FOOLED”

INTRODUCING…

NAME: Heather Du Pont-Moreau

GENDER & PREFERRED PRONOUNS: Cis woman {She/Her}

AGE: 27

BIRTHDAY: August 10, 1997

ZODIAC: Leo Sun, Virgo Moon, Scorpio Rising

SEXUALITY: Bisexual

FACE CLAIM: Natalie Alyn Lind

LABEL: The Mythic Bitch

OCCUPATION: Heiress/Model/Fashion Blogger

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Palmview, FL

CHARACTER PLAYLIST: HERE.

UP NEXT: “LILITH” BY HALSEY

BIOGRAPHY: TW INFIDELITY, PASSIVE NEGLECT

Born in Milan, Italy, was only half of Heather’s paved-out path. If her birthplace wasn’t indication enough that she would be in fashion, one could look at her mother (Nadine Moreau) for further evidence. Though growing up with a silver spoon in her mouth was supposed to be a golden pass in life, it turned out to be the opposite. With parents who were always busy, it was hard to necessarily ignore the passive neglect that Heather and her siblings endured within their youth, it was also hard for the girl to feel validated in her feelings because it was just her parents working to provide for the family. The weight of perfection that came along with the family name only placed Heather in a hard place; but the only way to stay afloat in the world of a Du Pont-Moreau, was to strive for the unrealistic expectations and cut down anyone in the way.

Heather could endure the weight of the world, because she still had a family she felt she could rely on. That was, until the infidelity was thrown in her face. It was supposed to be in the past; a string of incidents and back-and-forth that occurred before her eldest sibling was born; but, her father’s mistress married into their high-societal world and a constant reminder to her mother. Quite frankly, it was enough to put the couple back on the rocks. When knowledge of this filled Heather’s mind, the picture perfect family she thoroughly believed they were was ripped to shreds. Following in the line of her brother, Heather began to defy her parents and hate the dollhouse she was stuck in. It’s hard to claim that she rebelled in a revelling form of way, seeing that Heather was always a bit of a riot. So much so, that she drives both her siblings up a wall (if her brother isn’t in on her antics).

Taking after her mother, Heather has always been wild and free. So, there was no surprise that when she grew up, she iced her father out and took her mother’s side in everything. In the blonde’s mind - he was the one that started it all, so he was fully to blame. To this day, Heather resents her father but will occasionally be seen with her mother out and about when their paths cross. She is attempting to make her own way into the designer’s chair; being a model as well as dabbling in her own designs to create an image for herself via her fashion blog. Currently, Heather is assisting her brother in taking over the family’s Palmview residence; quick to bring a spark of chaos to the somewhat lax lifestyle of Palmview.

EXTRA-EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT HER!

Heather isn’t a stranger to breaking necks and crushing egos. The blonde somewhat of a loaded pistol in the ways of garnering all sorts of attention and utilizing it for her own gain. Her thoughts on any form of relationship has been skewed due to her parents’ mess of a marriage; Heather thinking that people always have an ulterior motive up their sleeve when trying to befriend or even date her. She’s detached in this sense, but surely knows how to ignite someone only to leave because of the distrust burned into the back of her mind. One night stands are a common occurrence for the young woman, craving the very thing she always runs from: human intimacy. It’s a bonus that it hypes up her already maxed-out ego. Though she isn’t fond of her father, she has become accustomed and a second-hand owner to some of his traits: calculated, always three steps ahead, charismatic in ways that she can talk her way out of any situation she’s thrown into. She’s really good at reading people and utilizing their emotions for her own manipulative schemes. She’s notoriously known for flipping the script, mostly having things land on her brother as a joke. Her drive is admirable, as is her independence. Good luck to whoever tries to tell her what to do, as well as those who underestimate her - the woman prone to snapping and becoming cruel rather quickly to preserve her ego and image. Though she is known to be a mega bitch and completely stand-offish, Heather is actually a warm person underneath the cool exterior of her armor. No one knows, but she used to be a hopeless romantic until her parents made her cynical, and a part of her still likes to get caught up in the cheesy romance of a rom-com movie. Touch-and-go, she’s prone to running when things get a little too vulnerable, and no one really knows where she goes to when she disappears; but it’s where her impulse for travel is fueled. At the end of the day, Heather is always down for a good time and is an avid participant in the nightlife party scene, wherever she winds up. Goofy and a self-proclaimed hype woman, there’s always more to her than what meets the eye - even if that means some mischievous chaos were to follow.

PERSONALITY:

+ Alluring, Erudite, and Apolaustic

- Enigmatic, Manipulative, and Impulsive

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[ 𝟎𝟏 ]  ──  *  𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐒.  ⸢  𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐲 𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒏 ⸥

full name : nina isolde halberg

nicknames :  izzie ( for those who want to piss her off )

gender :  cis-female.

pronouns :  she/her.

sexuality :  homosexual.

age :  32 yrs old.

date of birth : 19th september.

hometown : palmview, florida.

occupation : gallery owner.

zodiac sign :  scorpio, pisces moon and capricorn rising.

location : seaglass heights.

counterpart : elizabeth jennings ( the americans ).

scroll down for the lowdown on her backstory, personality and all the connections that make her… well, her.

[ 𝟎𝟐. ]  ──  *  𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘.  ⸢  𝒔𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆𝒔 𝒃𝒂𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒕𝒂𝒌𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒑𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒆 𝒘𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈𝒔 𝒈𝒐  ⸥

nina was born in palmview, florida, into a world that seamlessly blended intellectualism and art. her weekends were often spent in new york city, wandering the hallowed halls of the met and moma, while evenings at home revolved around lively debates on the latest trends in contemporary art. from a young age, she was immersed in this culture—familiar with the sharp tang of oil paint and the energy of bustling gallery openings. her father’s gallery in palmview was both her playground and her classroom. here, nina learned to appraise art, grasp its history, and understand its value—both aesthetic and monetary. while her father’s gallery operated as a legitimate business, it served another purpose: a front for the clandestine acquisition of art. from an early age, nina was exposed to both the refined and the shadowy sides of the art world. she accompanied her father on secretive trips, learning negotiation, appraisal and the delicate art of manipulation that would later define her career. her mother, a glamorous socialite known for her impeccable taste and extravagant gatherings, introduced nina to high society. by her teens, nina was well-versed in the nuances of charm and diplomacy, mingling effortlessly with the elite. but beneath this polished surface, she understood the duality of her family’s life—public prestige intricately tied to covert dealings. driven by a desire to inherit her father’s legacy, nina excelled academically, particularly in art history and business. she later honed her skills at the sorbonne in paris, earning a degree in art history with a minor in business administration.

after college, nina returned to palmview, stepping into her father’s gallery with a vision to modernize and expand its reach. she immersed herself in every facet of the business, from curating exhibits and managing sales to orchestrating the complex logistics of art transport and security. under her influence, the gallery evolved into a contemporary art hub, attracting a younger, more diverse clientele through innovative installations and digital art showcases. her ascent was not without challenges. when her father abruptly retired, nina inherited not only the gallery but also its hidden responsibilities. balancing her legitimate business with her father's illicit network, she skillfully maintained a façade of respectability while taking the reins of the underground art trade. her father's contacts now answered to her, and she used the gallery’s veneer of legitimacy to shield these dealings. nina also made strides to integrate herself into the palmview community, hosting charity events and art education workshops. these efforts solidified her gallery’s reputation as a cultural pillar while discreetly covering her underground operations.

three years ago, nina married alejandro morales, a longtime family ally groomed by her father as a potential successor. their marriage is one of convenience and mutual benefit, founded on respect and shared ambition rather than romance. publicly, they embody the archetype of a power couple—polished, influential, and aligned in their mission to champion art and culture. privately, they lead separate lives, granting each other the freedom to pursue personal interests. alejandro is supportive of nina’s preference for women, and their understanding allows her to maintain discretion in her personal relationships. this arrangement has proven mutually beneficial, bolstering both their public personas and their business ventures. together, they present an image of unity that inspires trust among clients and admiration within the community, all while protecting their individual freedoms.

nina’s daily life is a complex balancing act. she curates exhibits, negotiates with collectors, and meets with artists while simultaneously managing under-the-table deals to sustain the gallery’s financial viability. her involvement in art theft is not just about profit; it’s a continuation of her father’s ethos. she views stolen artworks as treasures that, without her intervention, might remain hidden in private collections. by circulating these pieces—even through illicit channels—she believes she is democratizing access to art and preserving history. despite the constant pressure, nina remains poised and polished, an image she carefully cultivates. she rationalizes her unlawful activities as necessary to sustain her gallery, her employees, and her philanthropic endeavors.

nina’s employees are her chosen family, many of whom come from challenging backgrounds. some are struggling artists she has given a chance; others were on the fringes of legality before finding redemption under her wing. she takes pride in knowing their personal milestones and often goes out of her way to support them—whether organizing a surprise celebration for an employee’s achievement or delivering a painting herself so her staff can rest. her sense of duty toward them is rooted in guilt and genuine care. she sees herself as their protector, justifying her riskier ventures as a means to secure their livelihoods. nina channels a portion of her profits into philanthropic efforts, funding art scholarships, supporting emerging artists and sponsoring public art installations. these actions serve as both atonement for her illicit dealings and a testament to her deep love for the art world.

[ 𝟎𝟑. ]  ──  *  𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘.  ⸢  𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒆, 𝒅𝒐𝒏'𝒕 𝒈𝒆𝒕 𝒕𝒐𝒐 𝒄𝒖𝒓𝒊𝒐𝒖𝒔  ⸥

nina embodies sophistication with effortless grace. her upbringing in the art world endowed her with an innate appreciation for beauty, history and culture. she can quote obscure art movements, identify a forgery with a glance and navigate conversations in multiple languages—all tools she wields to charm collectors, clients, and allies. her public persona is impeccably curated: poised, confident, and elegant, she shines at galas and exhibitions, captivating audiences with her wit and insight. yet, beneath this polished exterior lies a genuine love for art, born from a deep belief in its power to inspire, evoke emotion, and drive change. even in her illicit activities, nina views herself as a custodian of art, redistributing stolen or hoarded masterpieces to serve a higher sense of justice.

her pragmatism is both her greatest asset and her heaviest burden. a consummate strategist, nina is always thinking two steps ahead, whether closing a legitimate deal or navigating the black market. rarely impulsive, she approaches every decision with careful calculation, assessing risks and rewards with precision. this sharp intellect allows her to excel in high-pressure situations, but it also creates a wall between her and others, as she prioritizes survival over vulnerability. while she isn’t above exploiting weaknesses to achieve her goals, her actions are rarely driven by malice. instead, her moral compass is complex and situational: she will do the wrong thing for the right reasons, whether stealing from a greedy collector to uplift a struggling artist or using her profits to fund humanitarian efforts.

nina’s loyalty to those she considers family is unshakable. she views her inner circle as an extension of herself, bound by trust and mutual purpose. this profound sense of duty drives her to extraordinary lengths—risking exposure, sacrificing personal happiness, or facing danger head-on to protect and provide for those under her care. as a leader, she is compassionate but unwavering in her expectations, demanding the same dedication and excellence she holds herself to. her protective instincts are deeply rooted in guilt over the risks her dual life imposes on those she involves, fueling her determination to shield them from harm.

though nina’s life is filled with relentless work, she tries to remember the importance of balance—and she’s a master at carving out moments of enjoyment. whether it’s indulging in a spontaneous night of karaoke with her closest allies, attending an underground art show just for the thrill, or sneaking off to a quiet corner to enjoy a cup of loose-leaf tea, nina can be surprisingly playful. her love for adventure and discovery doesn’t always fit the conventional mold, and when she does let her hair down, it’s often in unexpected ways. she has an affinity for whimsical things, like quirky board games or random art-related challenges, which keep her grounded.

[ 𝟎𝟒. ]  ──  *  𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.  ⸢  𝒈𝒐𝒕 𝒕𝒘𝒐 𝒍𝒆𝒇𝒕 𝒇𝒆𝒆𝒕 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒂 𝒃𝒐𝒕𝒕𝒍𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒆  ⸥

loves luxury, but mostly for the image it projects. if you ask her, she’ll tell you she’d rather spend a night with a rare painting than a diamond ring.

despite her image, nina can’t stop doodling little faces and shapes on every document she touches. her team once started a “guess the doodle” contest to see which one’s most like her mood.

has a thing for vintage watches—each one marks a major event in her life. they’re like little time capsules that no one’s allowed to open.

nina also owns an impressive collection of rare board games, many of which are never opened because she’s “waiting for the right moment.” spoiler: the moment never comes.

she’s been known to hold "breakfast-for-dinner" nights where she makes waffles, eggs, and bacon... and insists it's the most sophisticated meal.

when the pressure gets too much, nina secretly bakes—cupcakes with intricate designs that she gives away to unsuspecting gallery visitors. she calls them "artistic expression."

in the privacy of her office, nina indulges in watching soap operas—she loves the drama and melodrama. it’s her escape from the chaos of her own life.

she has a pet snake named "art" who lives in her office. no one knows why, and nina doesn’t feel the need to explain.

nina’s deep voice and confidence make her an unstoppable karaoke queen—especially when she’s belting out 90s pop songs.

[ 𝟎𝟓. ]  ──  *  𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.  ⸢  𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒚𝒐𝒖’𝒓𝒆 𝒄𝒂𝒖𝒈𝒉𝒕 𝒖𝒑 𝒊𝒏 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒑𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒏𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔  ⸥

ALEJANDRO MORALES (HUSBAND). alex is nina’s equal in intellect and pragmatism, making him an ideal partner in her high-stakes world. their relationship is founded on mutual respect and unwavering loyalty rather than romantic love. while they maintain separate personal lives, they present a flawless united front, embodying the image of a power couple. he is fully aware of nina’s preference for women and supports her unconditionally, though his own hidden secrets create an undercurrent of tension in their partnership.

YOUNGER BROTHER. his rejection of their family’s legacy has driven a painful wedge between him and nina, leaving their relationship fraught with unresolved tension. despite their estrangement, nina yearns for reconciliation, haunted by the fear that she may lose him forever.

EMPLOYEES. to nina, her employees are more than a team—they are her family. their loyalty is her greatest pride, yet their dependence on her weighs heavily. she feels a deep responsibility for their well-being, fueling her guilt and amplifying her fear of failure.

CHILDHOOD FRIEND. nina’s childhood confidante is her closest ally, providing a rare connection to her more innocent past. with a mix of warmth and irreverent humor, she encourages nina to prioritize her own happiness, often reminding her to step back from her endless responsibilities. her energy and lightheartedness bring moments of relief to nina’s otherwise heavy life, making her an indispensable source of comfort.

CLOSE UNIVERSITY FRIEND. this muse is one of the few who knows the full extent of nina’s complicated relationship with her family. a firm believer in legality, they frequently urge nina to focus on her legitimate gallery work and abandon her unlawful pursuits. while their differing values occasionally strain their bond, they remain a steadfast supporter, offering practical advice and emotional stability during nina’s most turbulent moments.

EX-LOVER AND INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALIST. this relentless journalist, specializing in uncovering corruption in the art world, shared a passionate but tumultuous affair with nina in the past. though their romance ended, her fixation on exposing nina’s secrets persists, unknowingly bringing her closer to unraveling nina’s double life. their dynamic is an intoxicating blend of lingering attraction and impending danger, leaving nina torn between her unresolved feelings and the need to keep her at arm’s length to protect her empire.

FRIENDSHIP WITH FEELINGS: a free-spirited artist, this muse embodies a whimsical and carefree outlook that stands in stark contrast to nina’s calculated approach to life. they first meet at a gallery event, where their shared disdain for art world elitism sparks an instant connection. this muse brings a sense of spontaneity and joy into nina’s life, challenging her to loosen her grip on control and savor life’s simpler pleasures.

THE ART GALLERY’S HEAD OF SECURITY. nina’s head of security is one of the few people she trusts implicitly. what begins as a strictly professional relationship evolves into a deep and unshakeable bond after years of working together. fiercely protective, they often put themselves in harm’s way to shield nina from danger. their quiet strength and unwavering support provide a rare sense of stability in nina’s chaotic and high-risk world.

* part of palmviewfm

[amadouers]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here, are you? i figured because you totally just missed gianna yun walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who she is ? they kind of look like jennie kim and i could be wrong but i think that they might be 28 years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last month. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of tashi duncan from challengers. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working as a professional tennis player on hiatus. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the fallen angel of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty stand-offish at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty ambitious to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that 3 bedroom apartment beside me over in coral cove. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!

statistics  .

full name: gianna yun jiyeon

nickname(s): usually goes by gigi, gi, gia

date of birth: january 16th, 1996

age: 28 years old

hometown: long beach, california

residence: harborview residences #4a, coral cove

sexuality: bisexual + biromantic

occupation: professional tennis player

biography  .

there was no doubt gianna yun was destined to do big things in her life  –  she was enrolled in all sorts of classes by her parents growing up, but it was tennis that stuck with her the most. she was later deemed a tennis prodigy, quick to garner attention for her exceptional skills and dedication to the sport from a young age. her parents were supportive from the start, very much willing to do their best to help her achieve her dream. after all she was their pride and joy, that much was obvious. she made her professional debut at the age of eighteen and attended stanford university on a tennis scholarship. gianna had been playing consistently since then, winning tournaments left and right, steadily climbing through the ranks until she finally rose to number one after she won her wimbledon title and the third grand slam overall, besides winning gold in 2020 tokyo olympics. it's safe to say she was already at the peak of her career by the time she turned twenty-five, even became the most sought after athlete for brand deals and endorsements. driven by the need to stay on top of her game (the news reported that gianna yun had been holding the number one ranking for almost 186 consecutive weeks now), she pushed herself a little too hard when she was confirmed to make a return for 2024 paris olympics, leading to a serious injury during one of her trainings. due to doctor's advice, she was pulled out from the olympics and had to undergo a whole year recovery, much to her dismay. it's every athlete's worst nightmare  –  she had trouble adjusting to her new routine for the first few weeks, felt restless that she couldn't play for the time being. tennis is all she's ever known in her life, and while she did think about the worst possible scenario (which includes her not being able to play tennis again and have to retire before she's even ready for it) before this, gianna didn't expect it to come so soon, that it would hit her this hard. she came to palmview to stay with a friend, an attempt to start fresh in a new place, although she hasn't done much in regards to meeting people, content with keeping the small circle she already has for now. usually one to keep to herself, she spends a lot of time visiting the local gym to work out since that's the only thing she enjoys, other than trying to stay in shape, and has only recently gotten back into playing tennis on her doctor's guidance.

[astralfms]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { FEMI LUONG } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { SHE } is ? they kind of look like { KARRUECHE TRAN } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { 35 } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { TEN YEARS  }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { CECE PAREKH } from { NEW GIRL }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { LOST BOYS INK } as a { TATTOO ARTIST }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { VIXEN } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { GUARDED } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { UNAPOLGETIC } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { 1 BEDROOM } apartment beside me over in { OCEAN'S EDGE }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!  { MARCY. 25. SHE/THEY. CST. }

full name: femi luong

nicknames: fem, fifi

birthday: november 8, 1988

hometown: torrance, california

occupation: artist at lost boys inc, dancer

hobbies: giving herself late night tattoos, taking pilates classes, roller skating, washing money

lives: ocean's edge

aesthetic: butterfly kisses, messages written on bathroom walls, missed calls at 2 am, fresh tattoos and half used bottles of perfume.

background: tw prison, drugs, criminal activity

born to anika and duy luong, the first ten years of femi’s life were picture perfect. family dinners, road trips to visit relatives, summer camp every year. that was until spring of her eleventh year, when her father went to prison for the first time on a burglary charge.

shortly after her father’s first sentencing, her mother divorced him and remarried, having known nothing about his criminal side gigs. during the next year and a half, femi had little to no contact with her father as her mom and stepmom felt it would be best for her. after his release, he was allowed supervised visits and eventually every other weekend.

on these weekends her dad would take her to the ice cream shop, which was actually a deal. or the park, where they were pulling a gig. you’d be surprised how many people believe you were under their car because your kid’s ball rolled under it, not because you were actually stealing catalytic converters.

femi found these secret trips with her dad exhilarating, the need for chaos and the next come up following her throughout high school. her moms often had screaming matches with her, not understanding where they’d went wrong and still not privy to what actually went on when she went to her dad’s.

despite her tumultuous extra curriculars, femi maintained excellent grades and often found school too easy. after graduating high school she was accepted to el camino college where she transferred to ucla, receiving her bachelors in business. up to this point, she’d still been living a double life and painting a picture for her moms while doing jobs for her dad on the weekends.

after graduating, femi decided she needed more than la had to offer and packed her things up, moving to palmview. it's proximity to miami enticed her, convinced she could build her own empire on it's outskirts. since being in palmview, femi has been dancing at various clubs and lounges, both in and out of palview, with brief stints as a bottle girl to support her luxury lifestyle. it wasn’t until 6 years ago when a regular ( wc pending ) let her in on his business, washing money through their nightly dances. after doing successful work for 3 years, he was giving consistent bonuses and realized her business degree was worth something, noticing how she brought in and kept clientele while remaining discreet.

this is when they became partners rather than being his subordinate. being let in on the business, femi knew she would need something more legitimate for the amount of income she intended to have. tattooing had originally been a hobby she practiced on herself and friends, but she decided to use it to her advantage and take the opening at lost boys ink. she’s been successfully washing money and attending tattoo conventions, yet is unwilling to give up her dancing gig because of the familiarity.

[delightfms]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { eden bachman } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { she/her } is/are ? they kind of look like { mikey madison} and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { twenty five } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { twenty five years }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { amy march } from { little women }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { coral cove academy/seaglass heights farmers market} as a { secretary/vendor }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { limerence } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { determined } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { logical} to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { two bedroom } apartment beside me over in { ocean’s edge }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!  { jules. 27. she/her. central. } 

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name: eden bachman nickname(s): e, dee, edie, dennie gender: cis-female pronouns: she/her age: twenty five dob: may 5 pob: palmview orientation: bisexual

a summary: eden is a 25-year-old school secretary and single mother to her energetic 4-year-old daughter, olive. she manages the chaos of school office life with precision and a calm demeanor. after she puts her little one to bed, she retreats to her pottery wheel, finding solace in shaping clay after a busy day. growing up, eden was classically trained in piano, a discipline that instilled in her a deep sense of focus and determination. though her childhood was filled with hours of practice and expectation, she found a new outlet in pottery—a way to create something tangible with her hands. eden is constantly trying to balance her work, motherhood, and creative passions.

[dcydrecming]

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[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { scarlett danvers } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { she } is ? they kind of look like { madison iseman } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { twenty-seven } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { six years }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { daisy jones } from { daisy jones & the six }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { - } as a { interior designer & dj }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { spitfire } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { rash } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { intuitive } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { two bedroom } apartment beside me over in { coral coves }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you! 

STATISTICS

full name : scarlett ashley danvers nickname(s) : scar, danvers, lottie (by very few) birth date : april 11th zodiac sign : aries age : twenty - seven gender : cis woman pronouns : she / her / hers sexual orientation : biromantic romantic orientation : biromantic occupation : interior designer and dj (self employed) education : high school diploma , bachelor in interior design counterparts : daisy jones ( daisy jones & the six ) , anastasia ( anastasia ) , meg ( hercules ) , daphne blake ( scooby doo ). positive traits : adventurous, independent, protective, sociable, determined, active, passionate, charming, dedicated, candid, reliable  negative traits : stubborn, ruthless, judgemental, restless, guarded, flirtatious, tactless, unpredictable hobbies : boxing, pilates, running, fashion, make up, nightlife, music, tattoos, music festivals, proving others wrong

[cherriesfm]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed JOSEPHINE RYDER walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who SHE/HER is/are ? they kind of look like GRACE VAN PATTEN and i could be wrong but i think that they might be TWENTY-SIX years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last 2 MONTHS. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of ZOE HART from HART OF DIXIE. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at SEAGLASS HEIGHTS HOSPITAL as a RESIDENT. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the THE EBULLIENT of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty LOUD at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty EMPATHETIC to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that THREE BEDROOM apartment beside me over in SEAGLASS HEIGHTS. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!

୨୧ STATS

full name: josephine ryder.

nicknames: josie, jo.

age: twenty-six.

gender & pronouns: cisfemale. she/her.

sexuality: bi.

occupation: doctor.

label: the ebullient.

counterpart: zoe hart /hart of dixie.

୨୧ BACKSTORY & PERSONALITY

josephine never met her biological dad but throughout the years, she was used to seeing different men attempt to fill that gap.

josie and her mom were as close as can be but only when her mother was single.

whenever a new man walked into their lives, he became priority number one as josie watched her mom morph herself into a likeable version for them.

and whenever they would eventually leave, she would be left to pick up the pieces of her mother's broken heart.

her mother's way of coping? packing up and moving to a new town! fresh start!

safe to say things were never stable for josephine and she got used to changing schools and friends often while growing up.

she vowed to never be like her mother and wanted nothing more than to settle down so when her boyfriend of 7 years finally proposed, josie jumped at the chance of a stable life at last.

she got a job at her dream hospital, got married, bought a house, did the whole thing and was so happy.

though that was shortlived. josie eventually found out her husband had been cheating on her their entire relationship, long before they even got married, and it broke her entirely.

she thought she had her entire life finally figured out, that she could fully unpack her suitcase and settle somewhere.

it was then that she finally understood why her mother always reacted the way she did.

she was relieved when she found another hospital to transfer to in palmview and instantly packed up her life and moved here!

she's been in palmview for 2 months and is still trying to adapt to being on an entirely different life path than she thought she would continue on.

despite the things she's been through, josie is very cheerful. sometimes to a fault because she'll use it as a wall to hide her feelings behind.

she's optimistic and hopeful and trying to occupy her time with a million different things at once so she doesn't have a moment to think about her old life or grief it.

she's an overall v loud and fun person to be around though it gets annoying cause whenever she gets an impulsive idea she HAS to see it through

୨୧ WANTED CONNECTIONS

friend she kept in touch with (someone josie built a really strong friendship with at one of her mother's heartbreak tour stops and actually felt devastated she had to move away but kept in touch.. eventually coming back to them in palmview)

one of her mother's exes.. and/or exes' kid (umm that would be really funny idk)

this is a v hard character to plot past things with im realizing now so... im so sorry LMFASO

maybe even ex husband? he would've had to literally JUST move in now though or at least after she did (i.e has been in palmview less than 2 months)

[mcktub]

𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞 : kendrick nathan irving . 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡 : october 11 , 1995 . 𝐚𝐠𝐞 : 29 . 𝐛𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 / 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐨𝐰𝐧 : palmview, florida . 𝐚𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : jackson & clarice irving . 𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 : none . 𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 : cis man . 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐬 : he + him . 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬 : blue . 𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 : dark brown . 𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 : 191cm / 6'3" ft . 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 : mixed . 𝐦𝐛𝐭𝐢 : esfj ( the consul ) . 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : heterosexual + heteromantic . 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 : single . 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 : none . 𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐬 : english, little bit of spanish . 𝐨𝐜𝐜𝐮𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 : kindergarten teacher at seaglass heights elementary school . 𝐝𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞 : bachelor's in elementary education .

𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘

every city has that one child who somehow everyone knows. not for gossip or well known parents, neither is it for sports or anything related to regular popularity. kendrick's fame came from the type of kid he was. the one who'd approach any and everyone and start conversation, the kid who made friends very easily and you'd see running around town playing pranks on anyone who gave him even a little bit of leeway. the boy who'd offer to help old ladies carry their groceries home or help anyone else in his classes with their school work. even if you were a victim of his pranks, there's only a tiny chance they'd annoy you; they'd be harmless most of the time, all in good fun. kenny had that type of everybody's little brother boy-ish charm people can't help but get used to.

his parents came to florida just a couple years before having him, palmview is really all he knows. he'll travel, make trips, spend weekends away, but there's not really a part of him that envisions a life anywhere else. he's had only good memories here. spending time with his father at his furniture repairing store or pretending to be his mother's assistant, telling when her psychology clients could go into the room or not. it was an overall easy life. high school wasn't very different; he was a straight a's student who managed to be in everyone's good graces. no matter how nerdy it made him sound, his most successful area aside from interpersonal skills had always been school. so it shouldn't have been a surprise to anyone when he chose to become a teacher.

something about kindergarten too; the idea of helping form a child's personality and sense of morals right as they are beginning to learn what those are, being there for the shift between toddler to child and the development to a slightly functioning human being. he'd always adored knowing he made a positive difference in someone's life, it only made sense that his career of choice would be something that involves just that.

another big part of his personality is love. ah, yes, the things that makes him the stupidest man on earth, you'd think he'd never even made it to high school with the way his heart makes him act like an entire fool. and it has always been like this, kenny falls hard and fast and has tunnel vision whenever he's in love. people have seen him tumblr and fall, hurt himself yet get up and do it all over again far too many times. it never really stops, he doesn't know how to love in a way that isn't wholeheartedly even if that's only going to end up with his heart shattered. yet a broken engagement a year ago, even if a somewhat clean one, changed the tone of that side of him. this one time he hasn't quite yet gotten up, much less attempt to take another step so he'd have the chance to fall again. he's been on the floor still, romantically speaking, laying on the ground of life catching up to him and ruining perfection.

he hasn't changed in much else, the personality everyone knows the man for is there and flourishing, you'll still hear him cracking jokes and making sure everyone around is having the best time. recently busied himself with offering to coach the children's soccer team on weekends, life has been as good as it can be and he just has to deal with it as it comes.

[rcdamancy]

˓   ᠀୧   ʾ   the moral of ' snow white ' is never eat apples .

name :      juliet clarissa holzer .      age :      twenty - eight , born the 11th of june .      hometown :      arkansas .      lenght of time in palmview :      five summers, and now three months .      residence :      harborview residences apartment #2b .      occupation :      bookstore attendant at the booknook .      traits :      foreboding, inventive .      aspirations :      make up for lost time she had of never knowing her father, save enough money to help the apple orchard .      skills :      attracting bad luck, working her way out of a problem, gossiping .      inspiration :      violet baudelaire from a series of unfortunate events, snow white and daphne from what a girl wants .      pets :      none as of yet .

her childhood smelled of apples and cinnamon, the aroma never to leave her, but such was expected for a child raised on an apple orchard in arkansa with an aunt and single mother and rotation of potential father figures, who in reality, wanted a piece both figuratively and literally of the apple pie fortune that was their orchard. and all the rest that was to be known? well that was tucked away in a keepsake box in the attic. right beside birthday cards from an oddly estranged uncle, her mother's high school yearbook and a photograph of who she believed must have been her father .

this would be confirmed on juliet's twenty-first birthday when she had finally gone looking for the man and arrived at his doorstep in palmview, flordia. strangely the same place her last birthday card had been sent from. and her father ... well, he certainly hadn't held up to whatever fairytale version of a prince charming her mother had told her about as a child. met on holiday to a sunny destination certainly seemed the only accurate part of it all and the fact that he was married now to a woman who put all the villainous step mothers to shame, at least by the standards juliet held .

slowly from then the aroma of apples would drift across to the sunshine state known for their oranges, beaches and appalling step mothers ... she'd stay only for a summer before returning to her mother and escaping the disdained glances that would return the next time juliet would arrive with a suitcase full of swimsuits, shorts and another birthday card .

but this, like most things in her life, from simply bad luck that could range from stepping on a wad of bubble pink chewing gum on the ground or crashing into a tower of hot coffee the moment she entered a coffee to shop what was to come served to be the start of a very unfortunate series of events. just shy of her twenty - eighth, the apple orchard had gone up in flames, said to be an accident by local reports but there were other suspicions .

her aunt in particular, a woman of desperation, had sought juliet's newfound connection with her father to regain what funds they might have lost. ' go to him, you need to get to know your father better than just a few summers. ' she would claim, and so juliet did. leaving three months ago for florida where she stayed but two a month at most before the search for somewhere else to live had been suggested by both juliet and her father's wife. step mother really did sound so contrived for the image she'd conjured up when telling others about the woman. but what did her mother know? her father didn't seem to hang expensive paintings on walls nor was he walking around with hundreds in his wallet, but just upstairs behind a painting in a room where the door creaked every time it was moved was a safe and in that safe an envelope and in that envelope a will with the name of his only child squarely on the claim of everything he held .

summary :      she has very bad luck, clumsy at times, innovative and inventive, working at the book nook after several visits to florida during the summer to visit the father she met for the first time at twenty - one, she moved to palmview three months ago, grew up on an apple farm that burnt to the ground recently ... the smell is never going to leave her she fears. and her step mother feels a little too likened to disney villains .

[dreamerfms]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { NOA BRAUNSTEIN } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { SHE } is? they kind of look like { ANTONIA GENTRY } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { TWENTY-SEVEN } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { TWENTY-ONE YEARS }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { CHER HOROWITZ } from { CLUELESS }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { - } as a { MATCHMAKER }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { THE SHOPAHOLIC } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumour has it they can pretty { MATERIALISTIC } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { SWEET } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { THREE ROOM } apartment beside me over in { CORAL COVE }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!  

full name : noa yael braunstein birthplace : san francisco, california date of birth : 03 / 13 / 1997 parentage : solomon braunstein & talia foster braunstein ( adoptive ) sibling(s) : ronen braunstein ( adoptive brother ) + other adoptive sibling tba pets : two blue russian cats named coco & donatella occupation : founder and ceo of cupid's heartstrings, an multi-award winning matchmaking business relationship status : single gender identity : cis female ( she/her ) sexual orientation : heterosexual ( maybe, probably not idk how to write a fully str8 muse honestly ) faceclaim : antonia gentry.

BACKGROUND:

from the very beginning, noa’s family dynamic was quite different from the others. her parents met on tv through a dating show in the 90s and were lucky enough to find something that lasted. their romance was a whirlwind, and within a year they were looking into adoption. luck would have it, they'd end up with three babies instead of one.

going from a family of two to five is never easy, and the braunstein's didn't find the transition any easier. they tried their best to split the work, but naturally some dynamics felt stronger than most.

so, it's no surprise when noa is bonded to their dad. she'd sit with him often, watch him work, ramble about all of her big future plans. he'd later be the one she credits for her strong business mind, and for encouraging her to reach for every goal, even if they sound unrealistic to others.

noa never took full notice of how distant she was from her mother until her pre-teen years, a time when a girl needs her mother most. but every interaction felt like she was burdening her mother with questions, almost like she didn't care much for her daughter at all despite the clear love they held for one another. noa simply put it down to the fact that they were two very different people with very different interests, and instead would cling to her father, who had no issue handing over his credit card in order to cheer her up, and who seemed to find her over the top ideas for future ventures endearing rather than unrealistic.

at the age of six, their dad got a new job and the family relocated to florida. it came with more money, and the family was already pretty well off.

at this point, the siblings were inseparable. the definition of frenemies. they'd fight and fight, but ten minutes later would be snuggled up on the couch watching tv. if someone were to pick on ronen, noa would say something and vice versa.

noa thrived in high school, popular and pretty, and keeping her grades afloat despite often being deemed as an airhead with one too many distractions. but home life was strained, clear tension between she and her brother and the bonds with their parents, and by this point every interaction with her mother would end in upset or annoyance.

leaving for college was a breath of fresh air, eyes opened to other ways of life and learning to stand on her own two feet. majoring in business while her minor was fashion. but it wasn't too long before she began to feel the ache of missing the person who knew her best, her brother.

the summer before their junior year, they're able to have a conversation about their parents and all their feelings. it's too late to get her to chicago for the fall semester, but they do all they can and can successfully get her there for the spring.

once they graduated, they actually wanted to come back to florida. chicago was fun and nice, but damn, it was cold. and noa had greatly missed her father and wanted to attempt building bridges with her mother, still to not much avail. some people are simply meant to love each other without actually enjoying one another's solo company.

noa would spend a few years interning for some fashion brands before deciding that she wanted to work for herself, took the risk of setting up her childhood dream of finding peoples perfect match. soon her business was booming, and she still found the time to show off her fashion sense online, building up a following in all aspects of social media.

however, her own love life isn't where she would like it to be. parents setting a high standard of how love is supposed to be that she's found herself very particular. due to this she's been intimate with only two people, both of whom she had great feelings for.

random bits : loves to scrapbook and make vision boards, will use any excuse to go on a shopping spree or have a pamper night, owns way too many pairs of shoes and definitely starts getting ready hours before she has to be somewhere, with multiple outfit changes. has a very strict no kissing until the third date rules. more tba.

WANTED CONNECTIONS

a best friend, someone who not only indulges all her ideas but partakes. lots of pamper nights with wine too, and fashion shows galore ( the real kind and also the at home kind too )

first time/high school sweetheart, maybe they even tried to make it work when college rolled around but it was difficult to keep up with.

a more recent ex. perhaps it was a bit of a whirlwind and only lasted a year, maybe two. we can play around with why it ended.

a will they/won't they with someone so opposite/far from what she thinks she wants, yet behind the constant bickering there is clearly a spark.

a frenemy, they like each other but there's definitely some tension there.

clients.

that's all i've got for now ... but so much more.

c.

[loversfms]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed atlas shephard walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who he is ? they kind of look like christopher briney and i could be wrong but i think that they might be twenty-five years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last three years. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of will stronghold from sky high. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at heights community center as an event coordinator. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the robin of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty circumspect at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty allocentric to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that two bedroom apartment beside me over in seaglass heights. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you! 

STATS:

full name :       atlas orion shephard nickname(s) :       n / a birthplace :       naples, florida date of birth :       august 30, 1999 sibling(s) :      rhodes shephard (31), clementine shephard (26) relationship status :       single gender identity :       cis man ( he/him ) sexual orientation :       heterosexual faceclaim :       christopher briney

BACKGROUND:

most definitely an accident ( born a mere 17 months after his sister ), atlas could never quite find his place in his family.

it was difficult, being the last one to join an already... loud family. both in tone of voice and in personality. even as a toddler, he realized the best way to get attention ( either positive or negative ) from his parents was to do something to one of his louder siblings.

not that it ever really worked. his eldest brother soon took the lead of the three of them, but what did an eight year old know about raising kids?

one thing he learned early on was that the holidays meant ATTENTION. their parents were all about appearances, and what was better than a christmas party? every year, a young atlas would happily let his mother dress him and style his hair in preparation. he'd grip her hand and walk around with her as long as he could until she got distracted by someone she deemed more important.

that january gloom would hit him hard, and he'd feel his brother work extra hard to try and get him out of that funk.

truly the baby of the family, but not reaping any of the reward of it. if anything, it would leave him more confused. his brother and sister were two opposite ends of a spectrum-- the people pleaser and the stubbornly independent. he was getting a firsthand look at the pros and cons of both roles, but that left him wondering: WHAT ROLE WAS HE MEANT TO PLAY?

as a kid, he'd tested out different personalities. because of their closeness in age, he'd echo his sister's rebellious sentiments, except he cared about being punished more than she. he didn't like being in trouble, so being a people pleaser seemed like the way to go. after all, his brother seemed happy.

but, it was a hard act to follow. not that it was his brother's fault by any means, simply their birth order. their father seemed content with the oldest following in his footsteps that he didn't have any more praise to give. so again... where did this leave atlas?

his whole life, he's lived in their shadow. trying to be good, trying to be the people pleaser, but their already absent hands were full with the two they'd already had. no good deed was ever going to outdo his brother, and no misdeed was ever going to be more frustrating than his sister.

living in the shadow of his siblings just made him awkward. he mumbles, he second guesses himself, he frequently puts his foot in his mouth... if he couldn't even navigate his household, how was he going to navigate the world?

he's starting middle school just as his brother is beginning his final year of high school. he's hoping with his brother off to college, this is his chance to step up and get the approval and attention he desperately wanted.

he goes through school, he gets the grades, hears the classic "OH, YOU'RE RHODES SHEPHARD'S BROTHER?" from his brother's adoring fans ( past teachers ). he graduates-- not the top of his class, but in great standing.

all of that, and he'd still only received crumbs. because, with every accomplishment he was reaching, rhodes was reaching a better one. graduating college, pitching his business around, receiving funding... it was a game atlas was never meant to win.

and he could never be mad at his brother for it -- he understands they were both just trying to survive the best they could, and atlas wouldn't be anybody without the oldest shephard.

so, when it's time for college, he asks himself: what is the best form of revenge for a family who only cares about appearances? actually caring for those with less. he'd never understood his parents obsession with raising money to LOOK GOOD and not actually caring about those who needed the help.

he goes to school for business, just to buy himself time. worse comes to worse, he starts his own business to help others.

he's in his last year of school when his siblings move to palmview, and he promises he won't be far behind them.

he makes good on his promise, and moves a year later. during his tour of the town, he makes a point to stop by the community center and sees they need an event coordinator. it seems like the perfect gig, and although he's young, it doesn't seem like many were jumping at the chance for the job.

the idea of serving his community and planning free ( or, at the very least, CHEAP ) events just made his heart swell. this was no longer about revenge, but about his desire to leave his mark on his community.

he's three years into the job, and he's loved getting to meet the people in his town-- kids and adults alike. he doesn't often participate in his events, but he's always there to see how others are enjoying them ( and to make sure everything runs smoothly ).

PERSONALITY:

as stated above, he's quite awkward !!! either doesn't think before he speaks or thinks too hard before he speaks ... no in between

lowkey loves attention ( was obvs deprived of it ) but he'll never admit thattttttt

can be a bit of an emo boy when the topic of family is brought up

has a love / hate relationship with the winter months ... has fond memories of the holidays growing up, but also knows they were jus for show ... but also loves how busy the holiday season is !!!

has kind of settled into the "normal guy" role ... He's Just A Guy

very caring, though... has definitely lost a lot of money replacing jackets / hoodies he's just handing out to people ..... quite literally giving the jacket off his back .....

he's not a confident speaker in general ... not the thoughts he shares ... not the volume he speaks at ... is always mumbling your chara will have to tell him to SPEAK UP !!!

[miastjames]

❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { AMELIA "MIA" ST. JAMES } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { SHE } is/are ? they kind of look like { HANNAH DODD } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { TWENTY EIGHT } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { TWENTY EIGHT YEARS }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { MIA THERMOPOLIS } from { THE PRINCESS DIARIES }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { FREELANCE } as a { AUTHOR }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { THE LOVABLE ROGUE } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { KLUTZY} at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { PASSIONATE } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { 1 ROOM LOFT } apartment beside me over in { MANGO BAY }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you! 

►GENERAL INFORMATION

FULL NAME: Amelia Cosette St. James Beaumont Daventry NICKNAME(S): Mia, Milly LABEL: The Lovable Rogue AGE: 28 DATE OF BIRTH: September 25, 1996 ZODIAC: Libra Sun, Virgo Rising, Pisces Moon GENDER & PRONOUNS: Female; She/Her HERITAGE: English, Gharandrian SPOKEN LANGUAGE(S): English OCCUPATION: Author SEXUALITY & ROMANCE: Bisexual; Biromantic PET(S): Siamese cat named Caesar

► APPEARANCE

FACE CLAIM: Hannah Dodd HEIGHT: 5'6" WEIGHT: 110 lbs. DOMINANT HAND: Right HAIR COLOR: Auburn EYE COLOR: Brown SCARS: None notable. TATTOOS: None.

►PERSONALITY

POSITIVE TRAITS: Authentic, Adaptable, Passionate, Romantic. NEGATIVE TRAITS: Self-critical, Clumsy, Introverted, Naive. LIKES: Writing, hanging out with friends, trying new things/learning something new, sunshine rain, dancing. DISLIKES: Liars, people who put others down.

►MENTALITY

PHOBIAS: None. DISORDERS: Anxiety ALLERGIES: Seasonal (Pollen)

►BACKGROUND

HOMETOWN: Palview Grove, FL CURRENT RESIDENCE: Palmview Grove, FL EDUCATION LEVEL: MA in Art History FAMILIAL CONNECTIONS: - Poppy St. James - 55, Mother, In Contact - Sylvester Beaumont Daventry - 54, Father, Deceased

►FAVORITES

FOOD: Egg rolls / Chinese Food DRINK: English Breakfast Tea MOVIE: Serendipity TV SHOW: The Great British Bake Off, Bridgerton BAND/ARTIST: Taylor Swift, Gracie Abrams SONG: Cruel Summer - Taylor Swift

► EXTRA INFORMATION

JUNG TYPE: INFP ENNEAGRAM: The Advisor (9w8) TEMPERAMENT: Sanguine MORAL ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good SIN: Pride VIRTUE: Charity ELEMENT: Water CHARACTER PLAYLIST

► BIOGRAPHY

TW; Death mention, Bullying mention

Gharandy is a small country nestled in the corner of France and Italy. The country is mostly English speaking with French and Italian also being notable languages spoken amongst the people. They usually don’t even make the map because of how small they are. At least, that’s what Sylvester told Poppy. Did she believe him? The answer changes every time the whirlwind summer romance story is told. The product of such a thing? None other than Amelia Cosette St. James Beaumont Daventry. The Beaumont Daventry portion of Mia’s name was always dropped as she grew up. Never being able to know her dad due to his death, and no one else around them knew he was the supposed next king of a European country - Mia’s mother thought this made Mia safe. More importantly, this meant Mia could live a normal life. And a normal life Mia, in fact, did lead. She was the awkward kid who always reminded the teachers about homework. Her head was always in a book, her head in the clouds. She got bullied, but who didn’t besides those doing the bullying? Never good at sports, Mia was always picked last in gym class. It wasn’t until her paternal grandmother came to visit, that Mia’s world was flipped upside down. “Me? A princess? Shut up!” She remembers so clearly standing there in the hallway, her mother halfway down the stairs looking on. There was a face of guilt there, and Mia couldn’t take it. She went up to her room and shut everyone else out. That was, until school the next day when she was bombarded with cameras. Now aware of her royal status, Mia is still in Palmview Grove. Why? Well, the land of Gharandy isn’t safe and hasn’t been safe for her since her birth. With people wanting nothing more than the crown, her grandmother advised her to stay in Palmview until further notice. Mia is indifferent to it. She doesn’t mind not having the responsibilities she knows she one day will have to step up to. On the other hand, she finds herself coming up with plans to aid the orphanages and school programs from her balcony window.

► PERSONALITY (DEEP DIVE)

Mia is always rebelling against her princess title, ever since it was bestowed upon her. She used to be very reluctant as a kid, but now she loves to go out and get into a little trouble to try to disconnect herself from her title. She's a romantic at heart, which is probably why her journalling turned into a romance series for all to read. Though, she isn't lucky in love. Usually, people just attempt to use her for their own selfish gain - whether that's fame or fortune for having their faces splashed across magazine articles with her. She loves art and some of her fondest moments are when her mother and her would throw paint-filled water balloons at huge canvases in her mother's studio. It was her mother that influenced Mia to get an Art History degree. To this day, she still loves to wander and get lost in art museums. Kind to a default, Mia tends to give people numerous chances - even if they don't deserve it. It's a great fault of hers and makes her come off as naive to some. You can usually catch her at home attempting to bake a new recipe she finds online, or at the local book store. She loves hanging out with friends, but also values her alone time. Mia stumbles over her words very easily. She mostly gets stuck in her head and gets caught up on not ruining moments, but then ruins them cause she's so caught up on it. In the end, she's a very clumsy but lovable person who means well - she just doesn't agree with the cards she was dealt.

► HEADCANONS

Mia has a locket that was given to her by her father before he passed away. It's a heart with a cursive 'G' on it (for Gharandy). It is also a key for her journal that was given to her by her paternal grandmother.

When super anxious, Mia plays with her hair. It's a habit her grandmother doesn't approve of, but she just can't help it.

She collects snow-globes. She just loves how beautiful they are, and keeps all hers in a china cabinet.

Mia is the ultimate double-texter. It makes her want to run and hide sometimes, but she can't help but to text multiple times in a row.

[likdayligt]

[ 𝟎𝟏 ]  ──  *  𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐒.  {  sparks from the fire dancing in the air  }

full name : harriet wickham 

nicknames :  hattie.

gender :  cis-female.

pronouns :  she/her.

sexuality :  bisexual.

age :  28 yrs old

date of birth : 9th april

hometown : cambridge, england

occupation : dating app cultural consultant & dating podcaster

zodiac sign :  aries, sagittarius moon and leo rising.

location : mango bay lofts apartment # 1b

counterpart : emma woodhouse

scroll down for the lowdown on her backstory, personality and all the connections that make her… well, her.

[ 𝟎𝟐. ]  ──  *  𝐁𝐀𝐂𝐊𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐘.  {  i am so much more than they told me i was  }

born in the bustling halls of a british hospital to a duo of doctor dynamos, hattie's infancy was scripted with all the precision of a clinical trial: top grades opening the gates to a stethoscope-laden future. but when her parents traded foggy england for sunny palmview in a bold bid for a fresh start, hattie's story took a swerve into uncharted territories. high school in a new land dished out its share of drama and discovery, complete with a side of culture shock and a sprinkle of teenage rebellion.

while her parents dreamt of their little girl in scrubs, hattie was more at home amidst a cacophony of colors and canvases, her soul stirred by shakespeare rather than by stethoscopes. the very thought of trodding the family's medical path felt like squeezing into a straitjacket one size too small. summoning every bit of her pluck, she dropped the bomb at her graduation: “i can't be a doctor. it's not who i am.”

with diploma in hand and adventure in heart, hattie kissed palmview goodbye and spun the globe. her new classroom: the world. from the cobblestones of europe to the jungles of kenya, each stamp in her passport was a story, every encounter a lesson. she danced under the stars in brazil, taught english in thai hinterlands, and championed cheetahs in conservation efforts. but it was over a steamy cup in a cozy parisian café, chatting with a fellow wanderer, that hattie discovered her true passion: the intricate dance of human connections.

now, as a cultural consultant for dating apps, hattie is the go-to guru for crafting culturally savvy love-finding experiences. she's the bridge between tech brains and beating hearts, helping app wizards weave in the delicate threads of cultural respect and understanding into the digital fabric of romance. her workshops are a hot ticket item for developers eager to pepper their algorithms with empathy and inclusivity.

when not consulting, hattie hosts the hit podcast " date me, maybe " a melting pot of the lovelorn and love-found. think of it as the cool kids' table at the cafeteria of modern romance. from tear-jerker tales to tactical tips for the tinder-tired, her show explores the highs and lows of love in a digital age. each episode, be it through interviews, storytelling, or listener q&as, peels back layers of the heart's mysteries, making hattie not just a guide but a companion on the journey of love.

hattie had come back to palmview because, well, life had a funny way of kicking her in the shins when she least expected it. after years of globe-trotting and dodging the ever-present shadow of "when are you going to settle down?" (as if life were some chair you could just plop down in), her mother’s sudden death had thrown her a curveball. and let’s be real—hattie had never liked the predictable, but this one? it left her with no choice.

palmview had almost become a distant memory in her adult brain, buried somewhere between parisian cafés and kenyan safaris. but the call of home, or maybe more accurately, the weight of it, pulled her back. she wasn’t exactly thrilled about the idea—palmview was a town known for gossip and overzealous pta moms, neither of which was her vibe. but there was something about the place that felt like the only place she could process her grief without everyone expecting her to, well, “get over it” already. palmview had never been the place hattie planned to settle, but sometimes, life called you back to the place where a chapter was still open.

[ 𝟎𝟑. ]  ──  *  𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘.  {  hard & clear about what hurts  }

hattie is like a firework in a world of tea lights—brilliant, attention-grabbing, and occasionally a little too intense. she’s got strong opinions on just about everything, from dating culture to coffee brewing, and she’s as stubborn as a london drizzle. ask her to consider a different view, and you might as well ask her to change the color of the sky. she calls herself a "romantic freelancer," preferring her romantic life in exciting short stories over a predictable novel. this perpetual soloist vibe gives her dating app work an ironic twist; she’s got a knack for helping others find love but seems to duck long-term attachments herself.

her independence is both her superpower and her achilles' heel. she's the type who’ll hop on a plane at the drop of a hat, but that free-spiritedness sometimes isolates her from deeper connections. with her dry humor, hattie makes even serious advice feel like a chat over drinks, but you might notice her deflecting when things get too personal. for hattie, life’s all about guiding others to connection—she just hasn’t quite figured out if her own heart wants to stay on that solo flight or eventually find a co-pilot.

[ 𝟎𝟒. ]  ──  *  𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.  { i feel like i’m the worst so i always act like i’m the best }

secretly collects random travel mementos—pressed flowers, ticket stubs, weird postcards—stashed in a dusty shoebox she swears she’ll never open again.

spends hours pondering life’s big questions in coffee shops, writing journals full of overanalysed thoughts... but never sharing them. she’ll podcast about it, though.

listens to everyone's feelings but buries her own with busyness and humor. grief? oh, she's definitely not dealing with that... right now.

despite mocking romance novels, hattie reads them like they’re her dirty little secret. she pretends not to care, but deep down, she’s rooting for the whirlwind love affair.

can nap anywhere, anytime. parks, airports, buses—if she sits still for too long, she’s out like a light. it’s a superpower she doesn’t even try to hide.

can pull off the most dramatic fake phone call at a moment’s notice. it’s an art. she’s fended off unwanted dates with, “sorry, gotta take this!” every time.

starts diy projects all the time—crochet, knitting, painting—but the half-done creations sit in boxes, waiting for a day she’ll magically feel inspired to finish them.

she’ll go on rants about the most random topics—like the ethics of pineapple on pizza or how socks always disappear in the laundry—no one can predict it, but it’s always entertaining.

checks the weather app obsessively, but only for places she’s not in. if she’s in palmview, she’s reading about the forecast in tokyo for no good reason.

reads a book for five minutes, then promptly falls asleep on it. she insists it’s her "method of absorbing knowledge," even if it just ends up as a nap.

hattie has a flair for turning mundane moments into dramatic events. a broken shoelace is treated like a tragic accident, and an unexpected rain shower is "a cinematic twist."

[ 𝟎𝟓. ]  ──  *  𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒.  {  i have a heart that bites back  }

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘏𝘌𝘈𝘙𝘛𝘉𝘙𝘌𝘈𝘒 𝘈𝘙𝘊𝘏𝘐𝘝𝘌𝘚. hattie has had her fair share of passionate but short-lived relationships, many of which ended on bad terms. one ex, in particular, broke her trust, leading to a dramatic fallout. they now avoid each other, but there's still a lingering tension when their paths cross. hattie is too stubborn to admit when she’s wrong, and this ex can’t forgive her refusal to compromise.

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘖𝘓𝘋 𝘍𝘓𝘈𝘔𝘌. this person holds a special place in hattie’s heart—a love from the past that was intense and formative but ultimately ended for reasons they both understood. they’ve remained in each other’s lives, but their connection is nostalgic. when they see each other, there's a flicker of the old magic, but neither of them is interested in reigniting that relationship. it’s a bittersweet connection that both parties keep around for comfort, reminding them of who they were when they were together.

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘗𝘙𝘖𝘍𝘌𝘚𝘚𝘐𝘖𝘕𝘈𝘓 𝘙𝘐𝘝𝘈𝘓. this person works in a similar field as hattie and is just as good at what they do. in fact, they might be better. they’re always just a little bit ahead of her in the game, and it drives hattie crazy. whether it’s snagging the same clients or being lauded for innovative ideas, this rival constantly reminds hattie that there’s more to accomplish. she’s competitive by nature and, though she’d never admit it to their face, she’s determined to outdo them—if only to prove to herself that she’s the best.

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘎𝘜𝘐𝘓𝘛𝘠 𝘗𝘓𝘌𝘈𝘚𝘜𝘙𝘌. this person is hattie’s secret vice. they’re exciting, a little dangerous, and definitely the kind of person her friends would warn her about. but hattie is drawn to them—maybe it’s their mystery or their ability to make her feel alive. every interaction with them is electrifying, but she knows deep down that they’re not long-term material. still, she can’t seem to stay away. it’s the forbidden fruit she can’t resist, but she knows better than to try to make it more than it is.

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘊𝘖𝘞𝘖𝘙𝘒𝘌𝘙 𝘊𝘙𝘜𝘚𝘏. at work, things are almost professional. there's someone in her consulting firm that has hattie’s attention, but she plays it cool (sometimes). they’re smart, ambitious, and share her sense of humor. she loves their witty exchanges and the way they challenge her ideas, though she’s not sure if they’re flirting or just being friendly. despite the chemistry, hattie keeps it professional—at least, mostly.

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘍𝘈𝘔𝘐𝘓𝘠 𝘔𝘌𝘔𝘉𝘌𝘙 𝘚𝘏𝘌 𝘊𝘈𝘕’𝘛 𝘓𝘐𝘝𝘌 𝘞𝘐𝘛𝘏. this family member is the one who gets under hattie’s skin the most. whether it’s a step/half-sibling who doesn’t understand her career path or a cousin who’s always questioning her life choices, they push all the wrong buttons. hattie loves them, but that doesn’t stop them from clashing, especially when it comes to her fiercely independent nature. they often make her feel guilty for not being more "traditional," but deep down, hattie knows they just want what’s best for her.

𝘛𝘏𝘌 𝘖𝘝𝘌𝘙𝘈𝘊𝘏𝘐𝘌𝘝𝘌𝘙. this person has their life together in a way that hattie secretly finds infuriating—they’re always succeeding, always excelling, and always managing to balance it all. while hattie appreciates their drive and ambition, their near-perfect life serves as a reminder of how much she rebels against the norm. she’ll poke fun at their obsessive need to succeed, but deep down, she knows they’re just doing what she could do if she ever really applied herself. maybe that’s why she’s slightly jealous.

credit: gifs made by sersh. * part of palmviewfm

[amadouers]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here, are you? i figured because you totally just missed milena “mila” bukowski walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who she is ? they kind of look like rachel zegler and i could be wrong but i think that they might be 26 years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last 2 years. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of jackie burkhart from the 70s show. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at cove wellness center as a receptionist. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the airhead of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty materialistic at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty vivacious to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that 2 bedroom apartment beside me over in sunny shores. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!

statistics  .

full  name:  milena  grace  bukowski.    nickname(s):  mila,  miley.    age:  twenty6.    date  of  birth:  august  10th,  1998.    hometown:  miami,  florida.    living  arrangement:  sunset  villas  #2b,  sunny  shores.    sexuality:    heterosexual.    occupation:  receptionist  at  cove  wellness  center.    traits:  vivacious,  loyal,  outgoing,  envious,  materialistic,  judgmental.

biography  .

born  and  raised  in  miami,  but  visited  palmview  during  summer  breaks  to  spend  time  with  her  grandpa  throughout  her  life.  mila  had  a  close  relationship  with  her  grandpa,  who  often  spoiled  her  rotten  growing  up.  not  that  her  parents  didn't  (  being  the  youngest  of  two  siblings  made  it  easy  for  mila  to  be  the  favorite,  but  her  parents  often  reminded  her  that  it's  important  to  stay  humble  )  but  she  totally  got  grandpa  wrapped  around  her  little  finger  and  anything  mila  wants,  mila  gets.

mila  had  it  easy  for  the  most  part.  everything  had  been  spoon  fed  to  her  since  day  one  so  she  never  had  to  worry  about  a  thing,  which  made  her  come  off  as  shallow  and  conceited.  still,  people  find  her  endearing;  she  was  never  a  mean  girl  although  she's  part  of  the  popular  crowds  at  school,  having  joined  the  cheerleading  team  since  her  freshman  year.

(  death  tw  )  her  grandpa  passed  away  right  before  her  high  school  graduation.  it  took  her  a  while  to  get  over  his  death,  considering  how  close  she  was  with  him,  but  her  parents  had  been  there  for  her  throughout  it  all.  she  stopped  visiting  palmview  since  then,  stayed  in  miami  with  her  family,  only  moving  to  california  when  she's  ready  for  college.

college  was  a  nice  distraction  and  just  like  in  school,  mila  was  thriving.  probably  not  academic  wise,  but  she's  able  to  make  the  most  of  her  time  there.  after  all  it  was  daddy  dearest's  wish  to  have  her  attend  his  alma  mater,  and  mila  only  obliged  because  what  else  was  she  supposed  to  do  ?  even  if  she's  not  interested  in  studying,  most  of  her  friends  were  going  anyway,  so  she'd  go  for  the  experience.

once  she  graduated,  mila  went  back  to  miami.  her  parents  let  her  stay  for  a  bit  before  suggesting  that  she  should  learn  to  be  independent  now  that  she's  old  enough.  mila  wasn't  too  excited  of  the  idea  of  having  to  do  things  by  herself,  already  gotten  used  to  everything  being  provided  to  her  all  this  time.  she  knew  her  parents  meant  well,  but  that  didn't  mean  she  wouldn't  be  dramatic  about  it.  finally  made  up  her  mind,  mila  decided  to  move  to  palmview  in  an  attempt  to  be  independent;  it  was  daddy  who  paid  for  her  apartment  in  sunny  shores  (  only  until  she  gets  her  first  pay,  that's  the  deal  !  )  and  got  her  the  job  at  cove  wellness  center.

it's  hard  to  navigate  a  whole  new  life  by  herself  in  palmview,  but  mila  is  never  one  to  give  up  easily.  no,  actually,  it  was  something  that  her  brother  has  said,  something  about  mila  not  being  able  to  live  without  her  parents'  help  and  now  she's  determined  to  prove  him  wrong...  it's  been  two  years  since  she  moved  into  palmview  and  mila  could  say  she's  doing  good  -  well,  great,  even  -  although  she  whines  about  it  all  the  time.  she'd  make  it  work  though  !

personality  .

although  she  might  not  be  the  sharpest  tool  in  the  shed,  mila  is  known  to  be  kind  and  affectionate.  the  type  to  wear  her  heart  on  her  sleeves;  has  been  told  she's  bad  at  hiding  her  feelings  because  of  this,  you  could  literally  tell  it  from  the  look  on  her  face.  as  much  as  she  tries  to  be  in  denial  about  it,  mila  constantly  craves  attention  and  validation  from  people  around  her.  always  feels  like  she's  lacking  something,  although  there's  nothing  a  good  outfit  couldn't  fix.  falls  in  love  very  easily  and  probably  has  a  different  crush  every  week.  daydreams  a  lot;  totally  dreams  of  getting  married  to  the  love  of  her  life  one  day  and  starting  her  own  family.  that  being  said  she's  almost  always  dating  somebody,  loves  the  idea  of  being  somebody's  girlfriend.  a  ray  of  fucking  sunshine  and  a  little  bit  of  a  dramatic  queen.  probably  uses  the  i'm  just  a  girl  reasoning  in  every  situation;  knows  she's  pretty  and  will  use  that  to  her  advantage.  again,  she's  just  a  girl  <333

[astralfms]

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { CELESTE JAMES } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { SHE } is/are ? they kind of look like { NATASHA LIU BORDIZZO } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { TWENTY EIGHT } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { TWENTY YEARS }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { CARRIE BRADSHAW } from { SEX AND THE CITY }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { SUNSET VILLA BEACH } as a { LIFESTYLE VLOGGER }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { VIDEOPHILE } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { SELF ABSORBED } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { CHEERFUL } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { TWO BEDROOM } apartment beside me over in { MANGO BAY }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you

STATISTICS:

full name: celeste james

nicknames: cel, cely, letty

birthday: may 12, 1995

hometown: cape cod, massachusetts

occupation: social media influencer, lifestyle vlogger

hobbies: vlogging, trying new food spots, serial dating, shopping

lives: mango bay lofts

BACKGROUND:

enter: celeste, first born of the james family. her mother likes to tease that she was born to be an older sister. in fact, she'd rub her mom's pregnant belly and say, "my baby, my baby." it's safe to say that her childhood was largely focused on playing with her sister, doing any silly thing she could to make her laugh, and getting into as much trouble as you'd expect of two girls under five. when their family packed up and moved to palmview, celeste made it her personal mission to show charlotte that moving was no big deal. so what, they'd packed up their whole lives and moved across the country? that just meant they'd have new adventures to go on, and it wasn't like they wouldn't go back to visit. this mindset stuck with her throughout her life, choosing to see the cup half full even when logic told her otherwise.

her teen years were as chaotic as you'd expect, celeste taking full advantage of her short summers in cape cod. parties, boys, sneaking out, boys, nights on the beach, boys. rinse and repeat. during this time she swore she was just making the most of her teenage years, but her parents would say they let her watch way too much sex and the city. this would become exaggerated one summer when celeste got the bright idea to take her dads boat out at night, all in efforts to impress a boy. she'd been sailing with her dad since she was a kid, what could go wrong, right? wrong. she hadn't accounted for the coast guard, who luckily let her off with a warning, ( and a call to her parents. ) for the rest of the summer, they cut her off entirely, forcing her into her first summer job.

this is where she met her first true best friend, who was able to speak some knowledge into that delusional head of celeste's. instead of pouring all that energy into boys, she was encouraged to take her ambition and ideas and put them into making videos. her friend was convinced she had what it took to make it big. following this advice was the best thing for her, although, her bad habits hadn't left entirely. after graduation, and throughout college, celeste was known to party on the weekends and seen with a new beau in what seemed like every other new vlog. it's not her fault she's a lover girl, right? at least, that's what she tells herself.

tldr; celeste is a silly goofy girl that hasn't quite grown out of her boy obsessed phase. her friends encourage her to put that ambition into something creative, and she does, but that only keeps her delusion at bay for so long. will she overcome the boy fever? will she ever not be a sleazebag wrapped in a pretty package? stay tuned and find out!