#wnc.starter

[jemmaxlawson]

open starter location: ordinary (jemma's tea shop in midtown)

Jemma tried taking time off in order to process the news of her brother being arrested but in the end she felt worse instead of better. Planting seeds and repotting plants was something that usually made her feel better but not when it meant she'd succumbed to her thoughts and that was the last place she wanted to be right now. She felt the urge to be around people even when she wasn't ready to meet the judgement in their eyes. First their uncle's name being linked to the mayor's cold case, now Kian being arrested for one. "Shit." The swear escaped her lips before she was able to process it when Jemma knocked a jar off the shelf and dried leaves scatterred on the floor. "Olaf! No!" She scolded the pup who rushed to give it a taste.

[pearcecallahan]

OPEN.

"you know," the therapist started, "most of the time i would be looking forward to halloween but a part of me is thinking that the psycho going around wilmington and taking people is going to use the whole costume thing to their advantage." pearce wasn't normally so serious unless he was at work but people were genuinely getting hurt and he was concerned as to what was going to happen to a place he considered home. "i just think everyone should consider how much of a bad idea it is with everything going on. i know everyone has that mindset that it couldn't possibly happen to them but it very well could. it could happen to anyone."

[sofiafuentes]

Status: CLOSED starter (5/5)

Location: Waterworks Mall

“No! I was here first.” Sofia snatched the item from their hands as if it was hidden treasure that they discovered. “I was told this was the one I needed to get. You can’t have it. I need it.” She could see the way the other person was staring at her because she was acting like a psycho. “In fact, I will pay for whatever it is that you get so long as it’s not this. Deal?” A twinge of guilt began to bubble up for being so rude, but she had no choice. "My parents are in town. I need this. I've been running around all over town looking for this."

[gwendolynwcde]

❛ ☾ ◟━ LOCATION: outside the police precinct

❛ ☾ ◟━ TIME: afternoon

❛ ☾ ◟━ STATUS: open to everyone

Sometimes Gwendolyn wondered if it were best to just pack up and disappear without a care in the world. However, the idea of being on the run seemed too good to be true as she was certain that the Wades wouldn't dare to let that happen. It was evident that the current events around Wilmington were draining the life out of her as she struggled to comprehend how one place can be filled with so much complexities in its people and history. It was a mystery she was still struggling to solve.

Taking a long drag of her cigarette, the Chief of Police stood at a corner outside the precinct in hopes of having a quiet break from all the chatter and requests. However, she heard someone approaching and immediately blew out the smoke, before crushing the stick underneath her foot and making her way back inside. "Any questions, concerns or complaints, please file it at the front desk. If you're the media, I'm not taking any interviews at this time."

[ligtas]

Location: Valerio’s Bakeshop ( his mom’s bakery in Midtown )

The bakery was full of chatter, the smell of freshly baked bread, and people filling up their trays with The Goods™. Just as colorful rice cakes, sweet pastries, savory buns, and other traditional Filipino baked goods flew off the shelves, a small lady with greying hair and surprising mobility restocked the shelves just as fast. At the register, Val was finishing up with the latest customer, handing over a neatly packed bag of warm bread with an even warmer smile and a “Salamat po.”

The soft chime of the front door’s hanging bell caught his attention, making him glance up. “Hey there, welcome in!” he called out, his smile widening as he leaned against the counter. “Can I help you with anything? Need any recommendations? The pan de sal’s fresh out of the oven, still nice and warm!”

[sloanexlawson]

sloane could not believe how bad her date had went the night before and she wasn't sure why in the world she thought that joining a date website was a good idea. "god," she huffed, walking next to her friend as they made their ways down the side walk toward their lunch destination, "i swear that i attract the weirdest people. how hard is it for me to meet a normal girl? or well, normal enough. last night, i met up with this girl and she told me she saw dead people. i can't tell if she's seen too much tv or she was on something. either way, that date was over just as soon as it started."

[zurixmitchell]

OPEN TO ALL

LOCATION: Her apartment TIME: Friday, evening CAPPED

Zuri took another sip of wine, letting the smooth red liquid swish around her mouth before swallowing. "For real, I needed this tonight. Like, everything's been straight chaos. My bathroom turned into a mini swimming pool thanks to my stupid washing machine. Then my car started making this wild noise ... you know, the kind that screams expensive repair bill." She grabbed a throw pillow, hugging it close to her chest. "You're literally saving my life right now with this wine night. I mean it."

[atlasxthorne]

OPEN TO ALL

LOCATION: Outside the Precinct TIME: Friday, early morning CAPPED

The morning sun hit his face when he pushed through the precinct doors. After another sleepless night of case files and too much coffee, his brain felt like static. Atlas stood for a beat, eyes closed, soaking in the daybreak. A polite cough interrupted his mini-meditation - right, he was blocking the door like an idiot. "My bad," he said, shuffling to the side with a sheepish grin. "Some behavioral analyst I am, standing here like a statue." He pushed his fingers through his hair and tried to hide a yawn. Sleep deprivation made him goofy.

[ishanigarcia]

OPEN STARTER

capping at: (4/4)

location: rizzo's diner

She nearly choked on her burger when the words from the next booth drifted over, "I swear, I caught the mayor and his girlfriend doing it right there in his office! Through the window!" Ishani coughed hard, her eyes watering as she tried to clear her throat. The spicy sauce from her burger burned. She grabbed her water, taking several quick sips while processing what she'd just heard. Her eyes widened as she turned to face her friend. "Did I hear that right?" she whispered, still recovering from her coughing fit. Her hand pressed against her chest as she inhaled deeply, trying to catch her breath.

[wynnecameron]

OPEN STARTER @ TRIC. CAPPING AT 4. [0/4]

it wasn't necessarily out of the norm for wynne to challenge one of the regulars at tric to a game of pool after she finished her set. she usually even made it interesting with some sort of bet and it didn't always involve money. after all, money wasn't everything despite her currently living situation. whooping as she finished the came on top, a laugh followed. "i told you this was my game!" she exclaimed with a grin stretched over her face. "you done embarrassing yourself or do you want to go another game?"

[jaydenlucas]

OPEN

LOCATION: Anywhere really

"So --" Jayden began, plopping down into the seat next to them. Something about his features looked-- happy? But to look at him closer was to see that he was a man on the edge. The smile on his face was forced, the way his knee began to shake up and down at an alarming rate, said something was on his mind. "-- lets play a game, collect a little hat of answers." He suggested, "Gonna be kind of like twenty questions, lets pick each other's minds a little." There was a challenge in there, something that if someone didn't know him well would just pushed off as him being himself. Only, he was on a count down to losing his entire damn mind. "You down? Open book. Can ask anything."

[jemmaxlawson]

— OPEN STARTER

location: Animal Acres

"Olaf, get back here!" Jemma shouted, fully aware it'll attract unnecessary attention towards her. But what else could she do when the sneaky pup had taken advantage of the single second she'd let her guard down. Bringing him along was a bad idea, she knew it the second she'd put that leash on him. She knew exactly how overly excited the pup would get around so many people and other animals yet she'd seen it as the perfect opportunity to work on his obidience. But it turned out the joke was on her since she was the one to learn her lesson. "I'm sorry," she was almost out of breath by the time she caught up to the naughty pup. "Did he destroy anything of yours already?"

[armisdeleon]

LOCATION: Tric

AVAILABILITY: OPEN

"Tell me why, any time I tell someone that I have piercings, and tattoos, their first question is always - 'Got any somewhere I can't see?' Like, dude -- maybe, but you just killed your chance of finding out for sure." She asked, turning to the person next to her, holding out the pool stick. "I also just want to say something like 'If you just want to see me naked, just say so. It may cost you, but, at least, you're upfront about it."

[laylcsaxena]

OPEN STARTER

capping at: (0/4)

location: lincoln park

Layla wandered through Lincoln Park, camera at the ready, soaking in the sun. With the craziness happening, she needed an outlet—a way to stop thinking or worrying. She found that in photography. As she zeroed in on a pond nearby, a person strolled into her frame. It was then that a squirrel decided to play chicken with the person’s feet. Without even thinking, her finger hit that shutter button, freezing the episode in digital glory. She cracked up as she lowered her camera, the whole scene was just too funny. "That squirrel must have really liked your shoes. I’m at the right place at the right time," she said to the person with a chuckle. “Let me know if you want me to delete it and I will.

[hazalyildizs]

OPEN STARTER

capping at: (2/4) capped

location: tasty treats

The incident during the mayoral ball still bothered her. These days, wherever she went out, she was never without protection. Mainly pepper spray and taser. Paranoid couldn’t even begin to describe how she felt. Lost in thought, she didn't notice the person in front of her until it was too late. She bumped into them, nearly spilling their drink. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she said, her heart racing—though this time it had nothing to do with the stalker. As she looked up to apologize further, recognition dawned on her face. Her eyes widened, relief washing over her. Finally, she managed a weak smile, her voice barely above a whisper as she said, " it’s been a while. I didn't expect to see you here. How’s your day going?" Better than hers, she hoped.

[rylexcallahan]

open starter

All night Rylan was looking for a chance at challenge. It was, after all, what kept him going — a good challenge always had the power to fuel up with desire for life. "You better know what you're about to get youself into." He warned, lifting up his glass to his lips; the alcohol already burning in his stomach and veins, fueling him up further. "Because turning back isn't an option."