i'll be alright.

don't wanna be a saint, don't wanna save your soul, just wanna be alright.connor "soggy" braxton. 26

[screamqueen-slater]

Status: Open

Location: The Driftwood

@aurorabaystarter

Kalina was out of her apartment for the day and she usually spent it walking around town without much purpose than to recharge her energy. She usually spent so much time in the apartment working on her projects and podcasts that she needed to get out a bit every once in a while. However, that didn’t stop her from always having horror on her mind. As she waited for her coffee of to the dude with a few others; Kalina let out a sigh as she looked at her phone. “ What movie seems like it’s a horror movie but it actually isn’t ?”

[brraxtcn]

" willy wonka and the chocolate factory . " THERE'S SIMPLICITY IN HIS ANSWER , quick and certain . spoken with little hesitation as if it's a question he'd been thinking about for awhile . " that movie's scary as shit , those oompa - loompas . " he can recall the goosebumps he'd get as a kid when he would watch it . " i had a nightmare once about one of them chasing me down this long purple hallway, i woke up crying . " jokingly, with purposeful exaggeration , he stares off into the distance. " my twenty-fourth birthday , i'll never forget it . "

[gifsofbravotv]

I’ve had the ring for like, four years already.

[pearlwestbrook]

"Oh my god, shut up," Pearl snapped, losing her patience just before he'd gotten the last word out of his mouth. "What are you babbling about, you think there's mushrooms in this place? There's literally little kids walking around," she gestured blatantly to a child with their parents currently walking past them into the garden, "who will grab at anything they can get their hands on. Be normal and bring your own drugs, Soggy."

[brraxtcn]

" bringing my own shit kind of defeats the purpose of getting free drugs . " HE SLIPS IN , HALF MUMBLING but matter of factly . obviously . soggy often lacks resentment at pearl's outbursts , they weren't new to him . he was a pushover, perhaps or maybe extremely patient due to being a middle child , whatever the reason: it was easy to shrug off her temper . so he does , pushing his hands in his pant pockets afterwards . " too bad there aren't any mood stabilizers hiding in those flower patches over there . " he jokes , shoulders pushing upward in preparation of being hit . @pearlwestbrook

[mercedes-amara-jones]

Amaya hadn't even realized someone was next to her until she heard them speak. Looking over she raised an eyebrow shaking her head. "Yeah I totally believe that. I am sure the proper authorities are just you." She laughed. "Also, not searching for drugs so you can get high, that wouldn't be very, smart on my part, then I would be responsible if something happened to you and I can't have that."

[brraxtcn]

" you don't believe me ? i am a citizen of a law that i really , really , respect . i'm a lawful good , you could say . " LYING THROUGH HIS TEETH ; the seventeen year old stephen braxton who scribbled pig in black sharpie on a police car would be dry-heaving at the thought . " thank you for worrying about me but i disagree, i think the responsible thing would be doing them with me . i can't explain how , it just makes sense . " @amayapowers

[blairkeaton-deactivated20230603]

"Uh-huh," Blair tossed her eyes back with a jesting roll, the melody of a snicker escaping her, "Not even someone born yesterday would believe that was your true intention---Not that it is, but still. Maybe we've just turned into the rated R Goonies, meaning it's treasure time, pal; Get to searching. Or, with your luck, your stoned ass will somehow stumble upon it later just when you've forgotten all about it. Either way, I say that with total love and I'm here for moral support. Who started that rumor, anyway?"

[brraxtcn]

" oh , no , no , i won't forget about it . " HE WILL . it's inevitable . a few hits from his bowl and he forgets where he is . " you're putting your looking glasses on with me, b ? look at us , dora would be so proud . " he speaks as if searching a garden for mushrooms was meant to bring about nostalgia . a shrug at her latter question , genuine uncertain . " i don't know , i feel like - wasn't it in our history books ? the aurora bay news letter , maybe ? " @blairkeaton

[joniofarc]

Joni grinned, eyes lighting up as Stephen continued. "Look, I'm relatively new in town so I don't know shit about where anyone's hiding anything... but I'm always down to look for some treasure. Especially of the magical mystical mushroom variety." She nodded, slipping on her sunglasses. "We can split the goods. I won't tell if you won't."

[brraxtcn]

" hold on , you're new to town ? as in you lived somewhere else and decided to move here ? " IT ALWAYS SHOCKS HIM TO HEAR that people choose aurora bay , that they weren't just stuck here like he was . he loved the town for what it was , but not enough to stay here on purpose . " was it a brain injury ? witness protection program ? these mushrooms can wait, this is both worrisome and intriguing . " @joniofarc

[carterjohnsons]

"Uh huh." Carter nodded his head, eyebrows raised, almost as if to ask if Stephen himself was buying into his own bullshit excuse. He certainly wasn't, though it wasn't like he was paying much attention to it to begin with, tuning out the unconvincing rambling as he dug through his front shirt pocket to produce a small, albeit slightly chewed through plastic baggie. "Had to wrestle one aggressive motherfucker of a pug for 'em--not so sure he didn't get to one first, so he might be trippin' balls somewhere out there."

Carter shook the baggie for emphasis. "Still wanna do your duty as a US citizen or do you wanna get fuckin' weird?"

[brraxtcn]

" fuck yes, " NEVER THE BEST AT BEING RESERVED when drugs were involved , his eyes lit up like a kid in a candy store when the baggie was revealed . the state of its packaging didn't phase him , soggy's definitely had sketchier substances . " anything to help put a halt to the drug usage in canines . " his voice is low though riddled with excitement . " you're like an angel in the shape of a tall , handsome , man. may you only know peace and may all of your dreams come true. let's get fucking weird . " @carterjohnsons

[diegomartinezz]

"Huh?" Diego glanced at the younger male he didn't quite catch what he was saying. Then it dawned on Diego "You shouldn't tell this to a total stranger, you know? Especially as I am a detective." He said giving the male a look "You shouldn't be doing that...not just because it's illegal, it'll fuck up your brain." He said shaking his head.

[brraxtcn]

HE'S HESITANT , A SLIGHT PAUSE broken by an awkward chuckle . " i was just kidding, " he claims, as if it should be obvious , using a hand to wave at the stranger . " yeah , yeah . makes you sluggish and deflated , i've seen the commercials . heard the speeches , but you know what it never makes you ? boring . " this is the moment he'd nudge him for the joke but soggy doesn't have the guts . " i'm kidding , jesus. " spoken before a second speech could ensue. " are you a narc detective or a - a cool detective ? "

[brraxtcn]

STEPHEN BRAXTON OUTFIT

spring garden festival

[brraxtcn]

status : open @aurorabaystarter

location : aurora bay botanic gardens entrance

" if i were a potent magic mushroom where would i be ? " WOULD IT BE IN A MAN-MADE FIELD catered to families ? probably not but there was a stoner lore throughout aurora bay ( or one he made up on his own ) about psychonauts hiding psychedelics in the botanical garden every spring festival and he was desperate to find it . " if you find any - they're not not for me , obviously , i would never . but if you happen to find any, maybe just give it to me so i can do my duty as a US citizen and report it to the proper authorities . "

[feardrivcnn]

"weird request but do you mind if i hide until your table for a minute?" aqua orbs were wide and desperate, frantically turning around to make sure he wasn't noticed. before the other can answer he's already launching himself under the table, "uh...grindr date gone VERY fucking wrong. i don't want him to see me. thanks, i totally owe you."

@aurorabaystarter

[brraxtcn]

WITH VERY LITTLE TIME TO RESPOND , all soggy could say as bash pushed his way beneath the table was: " alright , yup . cool. " there's never a dull moment in the all-nighter diner . " you hungry ? " his head is pointed down , chin pressed against his neck as he asks . " here . " a hand extends downward , two fries being offered .

[itsazuld]

𝙻𝙾𝙲𝙰𝚃𝙸𝙾𝙽: pinball wizard arcade @aurorabaystarter

azul liked working at the arcade, it was fun to just play games when he wasn't working and when he was working it usually wasn't very stressful but every once in a while he had to deal with a few karens. "ma'am, your son is fifty tickets short," he argued. he was standing behind the prize counter when a woman and her entitled child yelled at him for a stupid stuffed animal. he offered to let them buy the prize and she said no 'they earned it' but the tickets were too short. "sorry, i will be right with you." he said to who walked up before looking back at the karen. "if he wants that either buy it or play more games," he pointed over to a male karen he dealt with earlier. "there is my manager go talk to him," when she walked away he turned back to the other. "sorry, what had your eye?"

[brraxtcn]

SOGGY WISHES HE WEREN'T SO ANXIOUS , that he wasn't a nervous wreck who taps his fingers together at the simplest ounce of uneasiness . he wouldn't have watched azul be treated so poorly had he had the courage to say something . " you want me to one vee one the kid on something ? " he asks , jokingly as he walks up to the counter , only when the mother is out of ear shot . " just say the word , i'll do it. i'm not even scared . " the two weren't the best of friends but stephen had grown fond of the other ; often seeing him when he'd spend his free time at pinball wizard arcade . " uh , how much is that huge sloth behind you ? my sister's got a thing with sloths and a birthday coming up so , i'm banking for brother of the year over here . "

[ofhalleys]

☆ﾟ*·ﾟWITH A NAME like Halley, of course she had a love for the stars and all kinds of constellations. Because of this obsession, the redheaded got herself in some incredibly sticky situations, including the one today. It'd just gotten dark, and there weren't all that many cars on the rode, so Halley decided it was the perfect time to work with her stargazing notebook. This was how she was splayed out in the middle of the damn street, with a notebook rested on the asphalt and purple, blue, and pink colored pencils next to her. She hadn't expected anyone to be around, and as a result, the sass was remarkable. "You're blocking my moonlight and if these colors are off, you'll be hearing from the constellations and trust me, you don't want to piss them off."

@aurorabaystarter

[brraxtcn]

HE LETS OUT A BOYISH LAUGH , confusion hidden behind the sound . quite an ill-mannered response considering he was merely checking on her. " shit , sorry , i don't - i don't know if you're being serious or not ? " because unless the definition of constellation had been changed in the dictionary: it simply meant a cluster of stars . nevertheless , he takes a step aside from the woman's view . " maybe it was a rude gest-star that i was standing there . "

[miawatch]

drug dealer: *doesnt text me back* me: *feels abandoned*

[brraxtcn]

Character name:  Stephen “Soggy” Braxton

Age:  27

Gender identification:  cisman

Preferred pronouns: he/him

Residential area: Ocean Crest Apartments 

Occupation:   Store attendant at Surf’s Up Shop

Two positive traits:    considerate  &   easygoing

Two negative traits:   impetuous  &  sardonic

              " DEPRESSED DUMB ASS STONER WHO THINKS HE'S FUNNY "

therapy appointments every two weeks, psych appointments every two months so he’s got his anger and mental health in control now i PROMISE.

he’s a marijuana enthusiast!  also pls support your local drug dealer! 

willing to make / encourage very dumb decisions. 

nicknamed soggy because he got super drunk at a high school party once and made really, really, gross soggy ramen noodles.. he was the only one to eat them 

has literally ALWAYS been the “class clown. his therapist says something about how it’s his coping mechanism and he feels it’s his responsibility but blah blah blah.  there’s never a dull moment with him because he’s very bad at being serious. 

he disappeared for a few years at one point and cut communication off with everyone because he’s silly and mysterious like that.

        MOMMA’S BOY !

                               WANTED CONNECTIONS.

childhood best friends.  current friends.  partner in crimes exes / past flings.     idk give me angst. a more updated wc will be posted soon! / @aurorabayaesthetic

[rominacortez]

"You think I'm a cop, not sure if I should be insulted or flattered." Being a cop was probably the last thing she'd ever want to be and that was after garbage man and plumber who snaked those disgusting drains. "My knuckles? I thought I was just gonna watch you. I mean, I would have paid for a snack or something as a thank you."

[brraxtcn]

" hey , cops come in all shapes and sizes . " WITH THE SAME EGO , OF COURSE . he thinks , obvious hesitancy . " i dunno , my days of busting windows and punching holes in things are over now . i used to get grounded for that . " it's a joke , although incredibly true . his fingers push back into his pocket to pull out a joint . " i can keep you company while you wait for your landlord or something ? do you smoke ? "

[helenasoarcs]

"Just smoke?" She thinks about it and then shrugs her shoulder because weed doesn't do much but mellow her out these days and she feels like she might crave something a little more drastic if she were about to face her maker. "I think I'd go harder. Fuck around a bit and see how far I can go. Probably not that far but that's just the luck of the draw, I suppose."

[brraxtcn]

" nah but it's a candy stick . you know , with coke ? i've done psychedelics , right but never angel dust . " IT WAS ALWAYS A RICH PERSON THING and while money wasn't a problem for his moms growing up , soggy simply thought cocaine was too snotty for him . too classy , even . " what about you ? you got 72 hours , what are you doing ? "