what would you do?

In the left hand there's the familiar, in my right hand there's the great unknown Aleyna "Ally" Greer. 30 years old. Mother of Andy. Trainee as Biomedical Scientist.

[aleynagreer]

— 𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓: ALEYNA KAYA GREER. ❜

“You have reached a heart that is a sea of love, in which you can see and find wisdom, the beauty of conversation, politeness, forgiveness, spirituality, respect, harmony, and through all that, the way of the soul where you deserve to be loved.” ― Ehsan Sehgal

— biography: here — stats: here — general connections: here

[pinardenizs]

Hande Erçel for Vogue Turkey / June 2021

photographed by E mre Dogru

[aleynagreer]

— location: memorial park — date and time: saturday afternoon — availability: open | 0/6

Andy was playing with Sky at the park while Aleyna was watching from afar. It was a delight to have Sky around when her parents weren’t part of the scenario. And, Aleyna knew how important the other kid was to Andrea. Then, the moment Andy demanded Aleyna’s attention to show a new way to throw her ball, Aleyna watched from afar as the ball hit someone instead of navigating towards Sky’s reaction. A loud ‘oops’ escaped Andy’s mouth and Aleyna reached closer. Just in case the other person would get mad at Andy for what happened. “I’m so sorry, they didn’t mean to do this. In fact... What do we say, Andy?” Aleyna waited for her child to express the same words. I’m sorry. Are you okay? A smile spread over her lips of how proud she was of her child. And can I have my ball back?

[aleynagreer]

zakary prashad​:

Zhyan chuckled, he really enjoyed Aleyna’s company, and he was certain he would find a good reason to stay even if he did have somewhere else to go. Because he enjoyed her company more than that of most people. “Am I that busy?” he asked, not sure when last they had met up, but it felt like a long time ago. He didn’t feel busy, just… active, participating in society, but also spending a lot of time working from home after hours. Perhaps he had just grown so used to being tired, too much. 

At the mention of the full moon, Zhyan refrained from scoffing, that was always a disaster, one way or another. Either nothing happened, or what followed was a lot of misery and question marks. He’d had some normal full moons, but most of them had been eventful. “We’ll have to see, yes,” he agreed, then blinked at the mention of Leon. It was still so weird, to think of Leon, Laurel’s Leon, Leon, the friend of his old roommate, as someone who at one point had been together with Aleyna, who was the father of Andy. But he had never said those words out loud and he wasn’t about to. “Good to hear,” he said, smiling still. “Trying? So you’re still in the middle of it?” He shrugged when she asked. “Still an intern, still doing grunt work. I feel like that’s about… eighty percent of what I do in a day...” he said. Which was untrue, he spend some time at the gym every day, simply to get his mind off of things, and another part trying to think about how he was going go about joining a coven again. 

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“I wouldn’t be able to tell, Zak,” she replied with a playful tone, the smile still somewhat being displayed over her lips. “Maybe I’ve been busy too. As I said... With the whole being a mom and working, it’s been-- time consuming. And I think it’ll always be for, at least, the next twelve years.” There was plenty Andy had yet to accomplish and a great amount of years that they’d need their parents’ support. Aleyna was also sure that even when the young child was experiencing their twenties, they’d still need both Aleyna and Leon. The support and comfort of someone’s parents will always be important. It had been like that for Aleyna, at least. Despite living far away from both Naomi and Terrance, whenever she needed words of wisdom, or some sort of embrace, she’d find herself calling them. 

As the subject changed for something else, Aleyna nodded. “Yes, I left the club. Did I tell you that? So, unfortunately, I can’t give you tours around Elysium anymore,” she teased, pretending to be sad about it. Or maybe, slightly sad about it, since it had been a good afternoon she spent with Zakary at the club. “I was able to join this very interesting research and graduate so that’s what I’m focusing on now. I wish I was earning more money at this point. But, hey, baby steps right? We all deserve a win, I guess. You’ll soon earn more too, I’m sure you’re doing an amazing work as an intern.” She was a full believer of those in her life, and she’d always cheer them up whether they needed it or not.  

[lizacstuff]

Bolat Family in 47

[aleynagreer]

leon choi​:

If anyone had told him a few years ago that this would be his life, Leon would have definitely laughed at their face. Granted, a few years ago he was still dating Aleyna, but given all they had gone through, it sometimes didn’t seem real that he’d been allowed a second chance at happiness. And now, the little bean they had made together a few years ago was turning six. Was it a concept hard to grasp? Him as a father? Sometimes. The concept was difficult, but being Andy’s dad wasn’t that hard.

He’d spent the weekend at Aleyna’s and after a tumultuous shift, followed by a good-night sleep, Leon was partially ready to face the avalanche of loud, overly excited children. He moved his head from one side to the other, popping his joints and letting out a sigh of relief once the tension left his neck. His gaze moved to where Aleyna was looking, acknowledging her parents presence. “Right…” He’d forgotten how open and close his girlfriend was with her family. It didn’t bother him, of course… but he’s never had that. Not even with the Min family. That was his own fault though… opening up had always been hard. “I haven’t received any threats yet, so do you think I’m in the clear?”

Leon chuckled while placing the balloon into the beak of the helium tank and opening to fill it. He wasn’t the biggest talker anywhere… more like an observer, but there was a smile on his lips as he followed his child with his gaze. Their laughter brought a smile to his lips. “Maybe we can leave it to before we gather everyone around to sing happy birthday?” His gaze caught sight of Skyler and her annoying parents arriving at the meeting point at the park, which made Leon close the helium tank and inhaled some of the air in the balloon as he discreetly nudged his girlfriend with his elbow, motioning his head towards the couple. “Aleyna, you look gorgeous!” He then laughed, which allowed his voice to return to normal as he went back to filling the balloons. “Do you want to go talk to your parents? I can handle the balloons.”

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"Leon, you know how much my mom used to adore you. It’s just-- a matter of time until it happens again,” Aleyna made sure to let them know that she was happy. Besides, it’s been around six years ever since their relationship came to an end. They were both young, making mistakes that Aleyna was — now — sure it wouldn’t happen again. They both had changed, so why not leave the past behind and try to move forward together? “And, I agree. We know how excited they’ll be with that. So, let’s leave some room for Andy to enjoy everyone else’s gifts, right?”

Besides, there was a chance their young kid would be thrilled to play with their friends, which would cause Andy to forget about gifts for the time being. That was Aleyna's mind throughout the day, trying to organize everything, making sure that the birthday party was beautiful and memorable for their child, and that was the main reason why it took Leon pulling her attention towards the couple entering the party to understand his following actions. It definitely caught her by surprise. A clear notion due to her reaction once Aleyna couldn’t contain her laugh, trying to cover her mouth though the sound was already emitted for anyone nearby to hear. “You’re the worst, Leon Choi. And I love that about you. Can you imagine when she hears that we’re together? The relief that woman will feel to know I’m not really trying at all to steal her husband.”

“Nonsense... come on, they won’t bite you. I might... later.” Winking at him, Aleyna kissed his lips briefly and offered her hand for him to hold. Leaving the balloons behind once the table was set to join her parents the second Andy moved their attention to join Sky and a few other friends to play. Aleyna, my dear, you look beautiful! That green dress is perfect. Aleyna listened to her mother talking to her as she approached Naomi for a hug and did the same with Terrance. You also look good, Leon! You two did a beautiful thing with this party for Andy. Don’t you think, my love? Terrance nodded, his eyes still focused on Leon in front of him as Terrance offered his hand for Leon to shake. “I’m really glad you two were able to travel to Astoria. It’s about time you two move in here to be close to us.”

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HANDE ERÇEL Sen Cal Kapimi (40)

[ruhialtamonte]

— Hande Erçel

[aleynagreer]

zakary prashad​:

Zhyan smiled up at Aleyna, pressing his laptop closed with one hand as the other held the cup. “Ah, I wasn’t leaving,” he told her, a little apologetically, even if he knew he didn’t have to be that around her. He considered her question, considered if he was going to get any work done, after all, he was supposed to do the transcript for his job, but he figured it was near impossible to get it done. He hadn’t done a single thing since sitting down. 

“No, I’ve given up for today, I’ve only been looking at pictures on Google for the past hour,” he told her. Then looked back up, always slightly awkward, even around her. “How have you been?” he asked, drinking the cold tea because he felt too weird standing up and getting another one while she was there. “How’s Andy?” 

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“Perfect, because I’d find reasons to keep you here. It isn’t always that I’m able to have your company. So, I might as well appreciate that we’ve met each other today,” Aleyna would easily get attached to others; and it wouldn’t be different when it came to Zakary. He was one of those people that once she talked to them, it just seemed right to keep him in her life.

Sharing a brief smile, she nodded. “Well, okay then... glad to know I won’t disturb you. Well, I’ve been okay, yes. Too busy with work and well, being a mom. But I’ve been able to manage it all. Well see how it goes once the full moon gets here, huh?” She knew that it was always a surprise, hardly aware of what would happen next. “They’re great, spending the day with Leon. So, I’ve been trying to run some of my errands today and take the time to get a cup of coffee so here I am. What about you? Please, share everything!”

[aleynagreer]

— location: green ridge park — date and time: flashback | may 15th, 2021 — availability: closed | @choileon​​

The afternoon was barely starting but Aleyna could see the excitement that was overflowing from Andrea while they were paying attention to the decoration Aleyna was able to come up with for the picnic. All those years spent over Pinterest and trying to go through a few DIY tutorials was now worth it all; a dinosaur themed party, having Pedro as the main attraction since the young child couldn’t let go of their plush toy while following both their mother and father. From the moment, Andy woke up, Aleyna made sure they’d be showered with love — one of the reasons why having Leon over for the weekend seemed the ideal scenario, especially now that they were back together. Every single action that she could provide to Andy as a reminder that for their birthday, they now had both of their parents being there and appreciating the gift that was to have Andy in this world, Aleyna would go through. 

Placing a kiss over the top of their head, Andy ran straight to their grandparents. While giving Leon a few balloons for him to fill up, she chuckled. “Just so you know... they know about-- us.” Aleyna just hoped that her family would be happy for her, that was all she could ask for. “Look how happy Andy is. Do you think we should leave our gift for later? So, you know... we won’t overshadow everyone else’s.”

[thatssotaylor]

setting: mid-morning at Gym Winchester

status: open to friends

Yes! Another workout crushed, or at least done to the best of her ability, but she liked to think the former just to hype herself up. Starting and maintaining a routine like this can be a challenge, so any bit of intrinsic motivation she can stir up, Taylor doesn’t hesitate. “After I’m finished stretching here, I don’t think I’ll be able to move,” she admitted to her workout buddy. From her comfy position on her yoga mat, the Actor continued to run through her regular stretch routine. “I’ll give you everything I own for you to carry me out of here,” she joked. 

Taking another deep breath, she stretched her arms up in the air, then out in front of her and down to her sides. Speaking of sides, she then continued to lean to her right then she held that position for a bit. “What do you have planned for the rest of the day?” Taylor wanted to grab something to eat before heading home. 

[aleynagreer]

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Aleyna didn’t know exactly why she had decided to become a member at the gym, but she was trying her best to do more for herself than, well, than the barely nothing she had been going through in the past when it came to working out. Despite the strength that came along being a wolf, it was out of her habit; it was still a challenge. “Even if you did give me everything, staying here on the ground seems so comfortable. Can we just lay here and never leave?” She sighed, her voice reaching the other woman in a lower tone than usual, before Aleyna grabbed her bottle of water to take a sip and continue their conversation. 

"Is it selfish to knock on my boyfriend’s door to ask for a massage after this workout routine?” At this point, it was natural to call him that. After going through the awkward phase of this new stage in their relationship. It just felt right. “Maybe too selfish. I could go for lunch if you’d like to join me? Get something to eat and head to the park. It’s a beautiful day out there!”

[jamalsgrand]

setting: Any random place such as; Art Gallery / Bakery / Cafe / General Store / Dance Studio in the afternoon 

status: Open

Darting into the nearest establishment, Jamal hid behind one of the pillars inside. From the large windows, he watched the paparazzi run by. At one point they paused and looked inside, but ultimately they did not notice him. Breathing a sigh of relief he watched them head off in a different direction. It was only then that he noticed to his surroundings and the curious faces that assessed his seemingly odd behaviour. He hoped their interests remained that of confusion and not like the tabloid vultures that spotted him despite his disguise. Not that a hat and sunglasses really did much when they knew all his vehicles by now. “Hey…” he awkwardly drawled. “Sorry if I startled you,” there was a perfectly logical explanation for his actions if there were so inclined to hear. “I just needed to get off the streets.” Jamal’s brow furrowed in thought then. “What is this place anyway?” he absent-mindedly asked while while looking around.  

[aleynagreer]

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She was entering coffee spells, mostly focused on her phonecall with her child while Andy was at Leon’s apartment; when she finally noticed a commotion and with that her eyes rested at the stranger reaching her way while getting inside the establishment. She tried to perceive any sign of danger, sharing brief words that she had to hung up the call before finally paying attention to the person’s words. “Fudge! I’d say watch it, but--” she shrugged it off. “It’s okay.” Arching an eyebrow, Aleyna was trying to understand what had happened. “Should I be worried? This is-- coffee spells. I jsut got inside to get a cup of coffee. Are you sure you’re okay?”

[zakaryprashad]

WHEN: Saturday afternoon WHERE: Coffee Spells WITH open

Mug of tea beside him, laptop open on the table, and a whole transcript awaiting his full attention, Zhyan - although known in Astoria as Zakary - had every opportunity to work on what needed to be finished for Monday. Instead he was roaming on the internet, just clicking random things on Wikipedia and Google, without really thinking too much on what he was doing. He found a photographer’s blog to the Ranakpur Jain temple, scrolling through the pictures of a familiar building, searching for familiar faces in the crowd. 

He pushed the laptop closed when someone came over to his table, noticing how within the hour he had been there, the whole place had grown crowded, and he was hogging a whole table for himself. “Sorry,” he said, quickly, moving his stuff away with a self-conscious smile. He touched the tea mug to move it too, realising it was cold to the touch, and sighed. “Always the tea.” He pointed at the chair. “It’s free, I’m just… I take far too much space.” 

[aleynagreer]

Though she was often back home studying and making sure that she was able to keep on track with the research that she was now part of. Aleyna decided to do so at Coffee Spells. It gave her the chance to take a walk, appreciating the view until the moment she’d finally arrive at the establishment. Aleyna just didn’t know that everyone would have the same idea. 

The crowded cafe almost caused her to go back to her apartment or choose some place else, however, her dark orbs met Zakary. And that was enough for her to take her order and reach close to his table. “Ah, do you think that I’m asking you to leave in any way?” She questioned her friend. “I'm here to ask if I can offer you my company. You can take all the space you want. I can read all of this some other time,” she shook the tablet over her hand. “I’d prefer to spend the afternoon with you instead. Or will I disturb you?”

[lizacstuff]

Pillow Fight!

[astoriaroleplayy]

MEET ALEYNA KAYA GREER

AGE: Thirty years old

BIRTHDAY: June 24th, 1991

GENDER / PRONOUNS: Cis Woman - She/her

OCCUPATION:  Biological Scientist

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Windrip, NP

NEIGHBORHOOD:  North Valley

HAS LIVED IN ASTORIA FOR: 9 years

CHARACTER INTERVIEW

What are the reasons why you’re still living in Astoria? What makes it home to you?

Aleyna couldn’t contain the smile that broadened by the mere acknowledgement of the question offered to her. “It’s a chapter that gave me different reasons to stay and, sometimes, enough reasons to want to go back to the loving arms of my family. I considered home the small and plain house I’ve lived my entire childhood with my family back in Windrip, but Astoria became really close to that picture.” In fact, the past few weeks had been a blessing to say the least. More than Aleyna could ever expect. “This city was supposed to be the place where my dreams would come true. And I won’t say it did so easily, I had high expectations that in this city I’d finally be able to study and work on something I really loved to learn more about. The plan was to graduate, get a job and help my family with my income. However we don’t really have control over life and what will happen when we don’t really know the future, do we? Yet, I couldn’t have a pessimistic vision of what will come next. The bumps on my road while living here led me to my greatest gift: my child.”

How would you describe your relationship with others? Are you close to your family?

“It’s passionate. When I like someone and I truly welcome them in my life. I’ll care about them deeply and make sure they are aware of it. Which, listen,” she chuckled, “my mother used to say that was both marvelous and terrifying, because I’d give so much of myself to others and she was afraid that I’d lose a few pieces of myself here and there whenever someone walked away from my life. And mothers always know what they’re talking about because Naomi wasn’t wrong at all.” Aleyna shared, a smile forming as her lips moved upwards, the kind of changes in her demeanor that happened whenever she talked about her family. “And yes, I’m close to them. Though we don’t live in the same district, we keep in touch. At least one call or two every week, so they can see Andy growing old. My parents are my everything and so are my siblings. They are the reason why I feel so loved and why I became the woman that I am today. And aside from my family, the ones that raised me. I have my biological father and his family, people that with time I found out to care about. Just… in a different way. It’s just a long story that gave me answers that I wasn’t looking for.”

What’s something about your past you could share with others?

“It’s not really so old, but I think it’s been what changed me for good. I could share the beautiful and, yet, traumatic event when I discovered about Andy, but talking about your offspring is such a cliché,” and that was because she had never been the kind of mother to talk about her child all the time. “I met a man and it’s not like that, we weren’t– you know. He was really kind, he had always been. He wouldn’t openly share that he was rich, but it was easy to notice. We grew close to each other, he helped me a lot in a moment that I was in need, Andy liked him so much, and it was almost a tiny family with him being my friend, fully aware that I didn’t have feelings for him. Sometimes I think he’d get it, sometimes I think he didn’t, I don’t know. But – the day I was turned, the day an out of control werewolf bit me. It had seen the same kind eyes I’ve always met when I looked at him. And, well… In the end I found out that it was him.”

Please elaborate on any violent circumstances you may have been involved with in the past.

“It depends of what you’re considering to be violent. It could be the night I was turned, it could be a night I was robbed or the countless times costumers had a harsh attitude towards me during one of my previous jobs before I was finally able to go back to studying and got this amazing opportunity as a trainee.” A light shrug was her addition in between sentences. “What I’m saying is that: there’s violence everywhere. From the most tragic and traumatic ones to those so subtle we may not even perceive them.”

What are your weaknesses and strengths?

"Do I really need to? It’s strange to talk about myself to others. “I’d say that I can be really moody, I’m unpredictable when it comes to my emotions and this had been even worse when I was turned into a werewolf. Which also made my lack of patience worse. I’d say that for a whole while I was also reckless, perhaps becoming a mother helped me get more centered. My strengths would be how much I care about others, how I’m completely extroverted and honest. I really do try to live my life at its fullest, some people say I’m intense. And perhaps, I am.”

Your thoughts about supernatural beings.

"It’s ironic because now I’m one, and before that I could care less. There was no difference between who I was and all of those supernatural beings living around me. My family is human and so was I. For me we are all the same. The difference is that each one of us faces some struggles that are part of who we are. Our genetics. And trust me, I could bore you with information that won’t add much for you about this unless you were really interested in biology. Did I tell you that I’m part of a great study now? Anyway, in the end, we’re all flawless beings trying to make the best out of this strange and unique thing called life.” Perhaps one of the main reasons why it mattered so much was that she was being part of that clinic trial. The certainty that she was part of something big and important that could alter the life of so many people.

FACECLAIM: Hande Erçel PLAYED BY: Vee

[aleynagreer]

maximilian:

Maxi nodded with a smile, agreeing through action rather than words. Fame wouldn’t suit either of them, for different reasons that was. His smile turned more amused, and he blinked a few times more to show he might be making his arguments in jests. Or perhaps he didn’t. “Perhaps,” he noted, “could be I’m trying to show myself in the best light in your company.” 

Smirking, he nodded. “Alright, that’s a deal then. I look forward to it,” he noted, waving the content of his glass slightly as he held it out to cling it against hers. Really caring not at all about guns and paintball and games such as that, Maxi was certain he would lose, but all was fair in love and war, so maybe he would cheat just a little, just to make her laugh. 

He nodded, faking being impressed. “Frontal cortex, alright,” he said, allowing for a warm tone that showed he was grateful to be speaking with someone who had a lot of information to share. Perhaps she was his match in that, Maxi enjoyed bringing forth random facts and studies if they were relevant to the conversation. In part to show his own inner curiosity, as well as show he knew a lot about a lot. 

Maxi listened attentively, while in the back of his mind he saw convincing Aleyna’s dad as somewhat of a challenge, one he would gladly take upon him if the man did live in the city. Instead he shared in a smile and nodded. “He must be a protective father then, if he pays that much attention. And your mother? Protective in the same way? They must adore your kid, do they get to see them often?” 

He had expected the question to be directed back at him, and while he could spun as many lies as he wished, his mother deserved better, and his father absolutely didn’t. “My father was never in the picture, my mother was a wonderful woman, strong-willed, always fascinated by things like she was a child, admirable in how she worked with the expectations of others. She knew how to set the room in her favour, or to simply go among them unseen. She was oblivious however, too little time on her hands to be observant, always giving her all, taking little.” Her hard work had helped him to never take things for granted. 

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“So there’s a bad light I should be paying attention to?” She joked, a grin showing after her words. “I’m also excited for it!” It’d be something apart from what she usually did with her days, so there was a high chance that it’d be a great experience nonetheless.

“Oh yes, they’ve always been. I love to talk to them about my life, so they’ve been my best friends ever since I was a child.” And it had never been an issue to share that attention with her siblings. It was part of the process and she was just grateful to be part of the family, to embrace the love they would offer. “Mostly holidays... And during school breaks I often let them stay with my parents, I think it’s important. If not with them, then my siblings.”

The tone to refer to his mother in the past caused her to frown, sadness could be written over her dark hues and she waited for silence to express kind words: “I’m sorry for your loss, even if it’s been awhile that you don’t have her around anymore. It doesn’t change how much you might miss her, I assume,” and Aleyna feared that moment. It was one of the reasons why it was painful to leave far from her parents, knowing that time would wait for nobody and life was so fragile. “Your description just made me think that she was an incredible woman. You were lucky, and everyone else that met her was also lucky!” She stated, lips curved upwards to share a sympathetic smile. 

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