* 𝒖𝒏 ╱ 𝐃𝐎𝐍𝐄 .

𝑖  𝑗𝑢𝑠𝑡  𝒇𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒅  𝑜𝑢𝑡  𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒'𝑠  𝐧𝐨  𝑠𝑢𝑐ℎ  𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈  𝑎𝑠  𝑡ℎ𝑒  𝑟𝑒𝑎𝑙  𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 .  𝑝𝑒𝑛𝑛𝑒𝑑   𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ   𝑎𝑑𝑜𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛   𝑏𝑦   𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 .

[stefansalvatored]

[carduccitm]

 ⟨  𝐅𝐈𝐍𝐋𝐄𝐘 .  ⟩

                    𝙃𝙀𝙍  𝙃𝙀𝘼𝘿  𝙏𝙄𝙇𝙏𝙎  ,  𝙋𝙊𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙍𝙄𝙉𝙂  𝙏𝙃𝙀  𝙊𝙋𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉𝙎  𝙃𝙀'𝙎  𝙇𝘼𝙄𝘿 𝙊𝙐𝙏  𝙁𝙊𝙍  𝙃𝙀𝙍   ,  though  it  doesn’t  take  much  thought  to  know  the  answer  .  cool  points  aside  ,  a  smile  upon  river’s  lips  was  a  sight  she’d  do  just  about  ANYTHING  to  be  able  to  witness .  it  after  all  was  a  rarity  upon  the  naturally  sombre  male  ,  which  made  every  time  it  appeared  just  that  bit  more  noteworthy  . “ sea  turtles  &  smiling  a  lil’  more  — but  only  if it’s  GENUINE  — would  help  ,  you’re  right .  ” she  doesn’t  linger  to  long  on  the  thought  before  a  laugh  leaves  her  lips  ,  “ i  mean  .  i  CAN  tell  you  all  about  my  awful  time  management  &  dismay  at  not  living  out  a  mamma  mia  fantasy .  but  just  remember  i  gave  you  an  OUT  . you  only  have  yourself  to  blame  if  you  regret  provoking  me .  ” she reaches  for  the  offered  spoon  ,  a  brow  raising  as  he  wiggles  at  him  slightly  ,  “  you  want  another  way  to  gain  cool  points  ?  better  have  a  recycling  bin  in  here  or  else  . ” it’s  all  she  says  on  the  matter  of  the  single  use  spoons  before  she  lets  out  a  small breath  ,  “  who  said  i  disagreed  ?  i  just  said  no  GIFTS .  plus  ,  we  can  consider  this  here  ,  you  &  me  sharing  your  gumbo  the  celebration of  me  being  back . it’s PLENTY for  me  .  ”  as  the  container  is  pulled  from  the microwave  &  he  moves  to  settle  in  the  seat  next  door  ,  her  position  shifts  as  the  knee  to  her  chest  falls  to  allow  the  sole  of  her  shoe  to  come  in  contact  with  the  solid  ground  once  more  &  she  shuffles  forwards  towards  the  edge  .  her  eyes  switch  between  the  steaming  gumbo  &  the  darkened  hue  of  his  eyes  as  her  lips  crack  into  a  grin  ,  her  pointer  finger  of  her  free  hand  coming  up  to  tap  the  tip  of  her  nose  before  pointing  toward  him  ,  “ you  know  me  so  well  because  i  CAN ,  in  fact  , find  the  excitement  in  rock  gardens . even  though  i  wouldn’t  say  excitement  . it’s  more  an  —  APPRECIATION  .  i  can  appreciate  them  because  have  you  SEEN  how  gorgeous  they’re  capable  of  being  ?  even  the  most  unassuming  ones  have  something  to  them  .  ”  eyes  lingered  upon  him  for  a  moment  ,  lips  pressing  together  for  a  moment  as  she  ,  for  once  ,  turned over  the  words  that  threaten  to  leave  her  lips  .  a  careful   judgement  of  how  far  is  too  far &  how  much  is  too  much  . but  when  has  she  ever  not  commented  on  his  apparent  lack  of  confidence  in  EVERYTHING  he  has  to  offer  the  world  ?  no  filter  was  a  given  with  her  .  tapping  the  edge  of  her  spoon  against  the  table  to  shift  it  in  her  hold  ,  a single  shoulder  gives  a  gentle  shrug  as  her  spoon  dips  into  the  gumbo  .  eyes  thankfully  diverted  downwards  as  she  finally  spoke ,  “  but  you  don’t  give  yourself  enough  CREDIT  .  you’re  much  more  exciting & interesting  than  a  rock  garden .  plus  , unlike  with  rock  gardens  , i  don’t  have  to  be  QUIET  around  you  .  ”  her  eyes  lift  along  with  her  head  as  the  spoonful  passes  between  her  lips , leaving  her  no  other  choice  but  to  only  give  him  raised  brows  at  his  pointed  spoon  . but  those  raised  brows  quickly  shift  to  furrowed  as  her  eyes  narrow  at  him  as  she’s  free  to  speak  once  more  ,  “  i  forgot  to  add  —  you  can  only  get  me  something  when  i’m  finished  ALL  of  my  study  &  when  is  that  you  ask  ? ”  there’s  a short  pause  as  her  eyes  drift  upwards  to  the  ceiling  in  deep  thought  before  her  focus  is  upon  him  once  more .  “  in  around  15  YEARS  when  i  get  certified   in   zoological   medicine .  ” saying  it  out  loud  sounded  about  as  incomprehensible  as  most  found  it  when  she  talked  about  the  path  she  was  on  ,  but  15  years  was  nothing  when  you’d  wanted  something  your  whole  life  .  though  the  corners  of  her  lips  had  evened  out ,  it  was  long  before  they  were  curling  into  a  grin  again  as  a  bout  of  laughter  fell  from  her  lips ,  “  i  don’t  know  what  the weird  twin  thing  is  but  i  CAN  confirm  that  mason  &  i  have  reunited & the  world  is  once  more  spinning  on  its  axis .  ” she  goes  in  for  another  spoonful  of  gumbo  as  she  continues  ,  “ &  as  for  plans  .  cannot  yet  confirm  just  how  many  people  want  a piece  of  me  BUT  i  do  know  that  this  week  ?  i  have  planned  to  do  a  total  of  ZERO  things  other  than  catch  up  on  sleep  &  spend  the  other  remaining  hours  on  the  beach  or  exploring  with  rafie  —  poor  baby  only  had  jona  to  keep  him  company  , he  missed  his  mum  — before  i  start  my  volunteering  at  n.e.s.t.  next  week  .  ”  she  tries  not  to  focus  too  much  on  the  way  river’s   tone  seems  to  change  as  he  talks  once  more , but  between  the  gumbo  &  the  teasing  remark  ,  it’s  an  easy  distraction  .  “  oh  ,  don’t  you  go  joking  about  that  kinda  thing  with  me  ,  river  carducci  ,  because  you’ll  have  me  bounding  up  the  front  steps  of  your  front  porch  since  you  could  give  my  MUM  a  run  for  her  money  with  this  gumbo  .  ”  there’s  light  teasing  in  her  words  but  as  her  eyes  lift  to  him  once  more  ,  the  smile  upon  her  lips  soften  .  “  speaking  of  the  pogue  palace  crew  —  aiden  &  kai  good  ?  ”  there’s  a  pause  before  she  gives  a  little  gesture  of  her  pinky  towards  him ,  “ & you  of  course  —  have  you  been  good  ? ”    

               𝐢𝐟   𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬   𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠   𝐢𝐧   𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬   𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝   that   river   could   attest   to   ,   it   was   the   terror   that   reigned   through   him   at   the   prospect   of   finley   bauer   being   his   undoing   .   namely   ,   the   way   he   finds   himself   willing   to   bend   backwards   to   whims   she   notes   even   unwittingly   ,   making   a   mental   note   to   ensure   his   facility   had   proper   recycling   capabilities   the   moment   she   comments   on   it   .   the   way   his   chest   threatens   to   collapse   on   itself   the   way   her   eyes   meet   his   and   the   words   leave   her   mouth   ,   you      know      me      so      well      ,   the   way   his   own   come   this   close   to   spilling   from   his   own   ,   yes   i   do   ,   yes   i   do   .   but   forever   to   stuck   in   his   own   overthinking   to   ever   take   a   step   forward   ,   he   leaves   it   at         ❛   you’re   predictable   —   ❜   punctuated   by   a   muted   grin   ,   and   that’s   that   .   but   she   returns   with   the   earnest   humor   he’s   grown   so   comforted   by   ,   and   it’s   as   if   he’s   stuck   between   the   risk   of   a   miscalculation   and   the   impulse   of   their   easy   conversations   ;   perhaps   not   the   worst   place   to   be   stuck   ,   if   it’s   with   finley   bauer   .   ❛   fifteen   ,   ❜   he   parrots   ,   letting   out   a   low   whistle   as   if   to   emphasize   the   point   they   both   recognize   in   the   expansiveness   required   for   her   to   do   what   she   cares   so   deeply   for   .   ❛   you’re   a   tenacious   one   ,   firefly   ,   and   that’s   coming   from   someone   who   didn’t   even   finish   what   the   government   requires   for   school   .   ❜   he   says   it   as   a   joke   ,   but   there’s   the   obvious   sting   left   of   their   vastly   different   circumstances   ;   as   little   as   river   wants   the   pity   of   others   ,   most   pogues   in   his   circle   know   the   reality   of   his   circumstances   and   the   family   life   that   forced   him   to   grow   up   much   too   quickly   .   refusing   to   let   the   mood   dip   ,   especially   with   someone   so   naturally   bright   as   the   companion   he’s   sharing   the   meal   with   ,   he   points   a   near   -   accusing   finger   in   her   direction   ,   waggling   it   in   a   way   he’s   sure   finn   is   all   too   used   to   at   this   point   .   ❛   you’re   probably   sick   ‘a   hearin’   this   ,   but   i’m   honored   to   be   in   your   corner   .   lord   knows   you’re   gonna   do   incredible   things   .      ❜      his   eyes   pull   from   hers   as   he   emphasizes   the   sentiment   he’s   sure   all   of   coston   shares   (   though   he   might   be   a   little   more   passionate   about   it   than   most   .   )   though   he’s   quick   to   assume   she’d   keep   her   days   chocked   full   with   whoever   would   want   a   piece   of   her   ,   river’s   always   pleasantly   surprised   to   recall   finley’s   ability   to   slow   down   beyond   what   he’d   assume   of   her   .      ❛   ah   ,   perfect   ,   i’m   glad   life   can   now   resume   with   you   being   back   in   it   ,   ❜   he   teases   ,   a   lightness   coming   to   his   warm   hues   as   he   finally   musters   the   calm   to   bring   his   gaze   back   to   hers   ,   something   painfully   magnetic   about   the   way   he   can   never   find   it   in   himself   to   look   away   for   too   long   .      ❛   might   as   well   invite   your   momma   along   ,   i’m   no   stranger   to   dinners   with   the   both   of   you   .   can’t   say   the   others   in   your   house   will   be   too   happy   if   we   don’t   send   an   invitation   their   way   .      ❜   the   mere   idea   of   mason’s   scathing   text   to   the   two   of   them   (   and   a   likely   unbothered   nate   )   is   enough   to   bring   a   laugh   out   of   the   male   .   his   smile   admittedly   fades   at   the   mentioning   of   his   roommates   —   kai’s   temper   is   a   constant   liability   ,   and   the   mess   of   whatever   his   situation   is   with   aiden   enough   to   sober   him   for   the   moment’s   being   .      ❛   they’re   good   ,   i   think   .   i   haven’t   seen   too   much   of   either   of   ‘em   with   work   schedules   all   bein’   flipped   around   ,   but   we’re   all   in   one   piece   ,   which   i’ll   take   as   a   victory   ,   ❜   he   rolls   his   eyes   with   a   playful   fist   in   the   air   ,   taking   on   the   accomplishment   with   feigned   pride   .   ❛   it’s   the   little   things   ,   right   ?   ❜   he   chuckles   .   his   gaze   peeks   through   his   lashes   to   follow   the   direction   of   her   finger   his   way   ,   as   if   transfixed   by   her   gesture   ,   though   he   quickly   breaks   from   this   to   redirect   his   focus   onto   another   spoonful   of   gumbo   he   shovels   into   his   mouth   .   it’s   so   quintessentially   her   ,   to   have   surely   all   the   stories   in   the   world   to   tell   but   still   be   genuinely   invested   in   knowing   how   the   other   person   is   doing   —   a   quality   river   never   ceases   to   be   in   awe   of   .   he   gives   a   faint   shrug   ,   gaze   now   locked   on   the   container   as   he   fidgets   with   the   spoon   in   his   hand   .      ❛   i’m   alright   .   keepin’   things   as   together   as   i’m   given   the   chance   to   .   ❜      it’s   an   honest   answer   ,   perhaps   one   that   teeters   too   close   to   anything   too   sentimental   :   so   he   makes   quick   work   of   nodding   in   the   blonde’s   direction   with   an   arch   of   his   brows   .   ❛   i’d   rather   hear   more   about   the   excitement   of   city   life   while   i’ve   still   got   the   time   with   you   .   what’s   the   best   thing   about   being   back   ?   ❜

[carduccitm]

⟨  𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐄 .  ⟩ 

☾   `   𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃  𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑   :   ft .  @carduccitm·   .

𝑰𝑻  𝑾𝑨𝑺  𝑳𝑨𝑻𝑬  ,  but  nate  was  still  running  on  shift  hours  so  his  eyes  felt  no  where  near  heavy  ,  despite  the  fact  that  the  sun  had  set  hours  ago  .  around  him  ,  pogues  danced  and  laughed  as  music  blared  from  a  speaker  set  up  on  the  back  porch  of  whoever’s  house  they  were  partying  at  —  but  nathaniel  was  content  lounging  in  a  torn  lawn  chair  with  a  bottle  of  beer  dangling  from  his  grasp  .  several  feet  in  front  of  him  a  campfire  blazed  and  his  eyes  were  mesmerized  by  the  dancing  flames  ,  a  vision  he’d  grown  all  -  too  familiar  with  in  recent  years  .  with  a  sigh  ,  nate  brought  the  beer  bottle  to  his  lips  and  took  a  swig  ,  the  movement  causing  the  sleeve  of  his  hoodie  to  fall  down  around  his  right  elbow  to  reveal  the  creeping  tendrils  of  his  scars  that  creased  his  skin  .  he  frowned  at  the  sight  and  tugged  the  sleeve  down  with  a  grunt  ,  not  keen  on  dwelling  on  them  tonight  ,  and  he  glanced  to  his  left  ,  where  river  lounged  beside  him  .  “  what  a  lively  bunch  we  are  ,  ”  he  teased  with  a  forced  chuckle  ,  eager  to  fill  the  comfortable  silence  that  sat  between  the  best  friends  —  anything  to  entertain  his  mind  .  “  what  time  were  we  getting  up  for  that  morning  surf  ?  ”

                    𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡   𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫   𝐰𝐚𝐬   𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲   𝐨𝐧𝐞   to   enjoy   such   a   loud   outing   ,   it   was   infinitely   more   bearable   when   sharing   it   with   his   longtime   best   friend   .   ❛   i’m   sensin’   some   insincerity   in   that   tone   ,   son   ,   ❜   river   clucks   in   his   usual   monotone   ,   though   there’s   an   inherent   dry   humor   to   the   affect   he   takes   with   nate   .   even   the   inside   joke   of   calling   him   son   ,   despite   being   the   same   age   ,   reflects   the   mutual   family   -   like   bond   the   two   share   between   them   .      ❛   what   ,   you   don’t   reckon   supervision   duty   is   the   most   excitin’   part   of   these   whole   get   -   togethers   ?   we’re   two   real   wet   rags   ,   i’ll   tell   you   that   much   .   ❜   he   lets   out   a   humored   exhale   and   brings   a   red   solo   cup   to   his   mouth   to   spit   into   —   a   god   awful   habit   of   his   to   use   chewing   tobacco   ,   but   the   southern   boy   in   him   will   die   hard   .   ❛   i’m   at   the   shop   at   nine   tomorrow   so   i’ll   be   hittin’   the   sand   at   the   crack   of   dawn   ,   on   the   dot   .   if   you   can   rise   that   early   ,   i’ll   try   not   to   give   you   too   hard   a   time   when   you   eat   shit   and   deck   off   your   board   ,   ❜   he   teases   ,   a   grin   taking   lightly   to   his   features   at   the   back   and   forth   he   and   nate   fall   into   so   easily   .   if   there   was   anyone   river   could   sit   next   to   in   silence   and   still   feel   content   ,   it’d   be   the   bauer   boy   .      ❛   you   still   use   that   same   ole’   raggedy   one   ?   let   me   at   least   sand   and   wax   it   up   for   you   ,   yours   is   lookin’   more   like   a   chew   toy   every   time   i   see   it   .   ❜

[giflinsky]

[carduccitm]

 𝐌𝐎𝐑𝐆𝐀𝐍 .      ⟨    𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐃   𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑   𝐅𝐎𝐑                                                                                   @morganstm​   !   ⟩

                     𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠   𝐚𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬   𝐚   𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫   𝐠𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐧   -   𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐝   𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐫𝐞   ,   it’d   be   easy   to   assume   the   simple   title   of   kook   would   be   enough   to   sway   river’s   opinion   into   a   less   than   ideal   one   .   ❛   collins   ,   wish   i   could   say   it’s   good   to   see   you   —   ❜      he   starts   ,   before   the   irony   of   the   moment   gets   the   best   of   him   and   forces   a   grin   to   break   out   on   sunkissed   features   .   ❛   just   teasin   ’   .   hope   a   pretty   boy   like   you   don’t   take   shit   like   that   to   heart   .   ❜   unexpected   would   be   perhaps   too   light   a   word   to   describe   the   budding   friendship   between   river   and   the   newest   addition   to   the   kook   lineup   ,   but   with   a   mutual   passion   for   music   and   an   interest   in   keeping   their   heads   low   ,   there   was   really   nothing   to   get   in   the   way   of   two   beach   bums   just   being   bros   .   ❛   just   got   a   new   loop   pedal   shipped   in   to   that   music   shop   up   the   ways   .   wanna   make   a   stop   to   pick   it   up   with   me   ?   ❜

[carduccitm]

𝐊𝐀𝐈 .  

𝐤𝐚𝐢 :  uhhhh  𝐤𝐚𝐢 :  i guess i’m not really. i mean i spoke to her last night at the bar but thats all.  𝐤𝐚𝐢 :  didn’t wanna. she’s changed now.  you can do what you want man  𝐤𝐚𝐢 :  why would i be talking to her ? 

𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 :   i   knew   things   weren’t   perfect   but   i   didn’t   realize   you   were   giving   her   the   cold   shoulder      𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 :   shit   happens   and   people   change   man   .   you   of   all   people   should   know   that   𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 :   no   i   dont   need   to   do   anything   .   just   wanted   to   check   with   you   so   i   knew   how   to   have   your   back   .   don’t   stress   ,   i   gotcha   brother   🤙🏽 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 :   i   was   just   curious   .   everyone’s   coming   back   into   town   ,   i   thought   you’d   be   trying   to   turn   it   around   ?

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[ sent at 12:33pm ] : started your return countdown yet ?   🤙🏽 [ sent at 12:35pm ] : not sure who’s more excited , the turtles or your momma . she has an advent calendar up in the living room .  [ sent at 12:36pm ] : don’t give me ANY flack for hangin with her . i’ll block you the second you do .  😤

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     *      hello   angel   heads   from   the   heavens   above !  🥰😇   i’m   𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧   ,   i’m   gonna   be   using   she   /   her   pronouns   and   i’m   hailing   from   the   pst   time   zone   .   i’m   really   excited   to   be   here   in   this   group   and   i   hope   you   guys   can   share   in   my   anticipation   so   we   can   knock   out   some   𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞   plots   ! 💞  here’s   coston’s   resident   broody   moody   wood   -   workin   song   -   singin   bayou   boy   ,   𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫   !

。· . ˙ ☀ ⌈ jack   gilinsky + cis   male + he   /   him   ⌋ yo , have   you   meet   that POGUE , 𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫   𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐢 , yet ?   — no ? well , to   give   you   a   little   heads   up   before   you   do , they’re   a TWENTY   -   THREE    year   old, CARPENTER ,   and   have   been living   in   coston   for 13   YEARS. since   i’ve   known   them , they’ve   reminded   me   of 𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝   -   𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐝      𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐟𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬   ,   𝐭𝐡𝐞      𝐬𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐥      𝐨𝐟      𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐩      𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐤𝐞𝐲      𝐨𝐧      𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫      𝐛𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡   ,   𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐤      𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬      𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬      𝐰𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠      𝐚𝐧𝐝      𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠         ,   𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠      𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫      𝐨𝐰𝐧      𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐫      𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦      𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡      ,   𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝      𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬      𝐚𝐧𝐝      𝐚𝐧   𝐮𝐧𝐲𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠      𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤      𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜    .   usually   they’re   quite 𝑙𝑒𝑣𝑒𝑙ℎ𝑒𝑎𝑑𝑒𝑑   &   𝑎𝑑𝑟𝑜𝑖𝑡 but   just   make   sure   you   keep   an   eye   out   for   them   around   town   because   i   heard   can   be   quite 𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑙𝑒𝑛   &   𝑝𝑒𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑖𝑐    as   well   so   here’s   hoping   they   aren’t   the   ones   to   undo   this   whole   peace   pact   they   have   going   on   this   summer . but   just   between   you & me , i   kinda   hope   it   all   falls   apart . the   rivalry   keeps   this   whole   boring   town   interesting   . ✏ ooc   steven,   18+,   she   /   they,   pst

tw   :   drug mention  ,  neglect mention  ,  addiction mention

aight   y’all   i   am   SO   excited   to   have   you   all   join   us   for   this   group   ,   i   love   this   group   more   than   life   itself   SO   MUCH   SO   to   the   point   that   i   fuckin   prepped   my   INTRO   ahead   of   time   !   my   lazy   ass   aint   EVER   be   doin   that   !   WKJERWER

without   further   ado   (   or   if   you   just   want   a   quick   tldr   hehe   )   i   am   about   to   present   to   you   coston’s   resident   papa   pogue   ,   the   ever   responsible   river   carducci   ,   cranky   broody   soft   bayou   boy   who   really   just   needs   a   nap   and   5   seconds   without   someone   gettin   shit   stirred   up   ,   shit   that   he   will   eventually   be   obligated   to   fix   lmao   .   benevolent   ,   introspective   ,   and   much   more   intense   than   his   reserved   self   might   not   always   reveal   ,   with   a   lil   talented   trick   or   two   up   his   sleeve   ,   his   pessimistic   and   self   -   doubting   tendencies   might   clip   his   wings   before   he   ever   gets   a   chance   to   spread   them   .  

born   and   raised   in   new   orleans   ,   louisiana   to   two   less   than   prepared   parents   ,   river   was   forced   to   witness   more   than   any   child   should   have   at   the   hands   of   two   drug   -   addicted   parents   .   after   their   first   house   burned   down   after   an   attempted   meth   cooking   gone   wrong   ,   the   carducci   children   were   sent   off   to   live   with   their   grandparents   in   florida   until   their   parents   could   find   new   housing   and   complete   their   program   to   regain   custody   .      

it   was   here   that   river   ,   quiet   but   endlessly   observant   ,   fell   in   love   with   woodworking   at   the   age   of   7   ,   watching   his   grandfather’s   steady   hands   creating   something   beautiful   out   of   the   most   unassuming   materials   .   he   quickly   took   to   the   skill   and   was   building   small   furniture   ,   trinkets   and   the   like   ,   until   they   were   sent   back   to   new   orleans   in   a   too   -   small   apartment   to   house   the   6   of   them   .   lying   through   their   teeth   to   the   family   court   judge   ,   his   parents   quickly   fell   back   into   old   habits   ,   leaving   river   to   sell   his   makings   here   and   there   to   make   a   few   extra   dollars   on   the   side   to   take   care   of   his   siblings   .   weekends   were   spent   escaping   to   the   euphoric   public   beach   ,   using   whatever   saved   up   money   he   could   to   rent   a   surfboard   and   spend   nights   curled   up   in   a   public   hammock   with   his   backpack   as   his   pillow   and   his   fold   out   knife   clenched   in   his   hand   .      

  his   parent’s   claim   a   change   of   scenery   will   keep   them   afloat   and   moves   their   family   of   6   to   coston   .   river   ,   sullen   and   withdrawn   ,   doesn’t   take   to   the   move   any   better   than   your   average   10   year   old   would   ,   but   is   trooper   nonetheless   .   though   they   claim   to   want   to   clean   up   ,   his   parents   addictions   making   it   impossible   to   hold   down   any   long   -   sustaining   job   ,   it   was   river   ,   the   eldest   and   the   man   of   the   house   ,   to   leave   high   school   at   the   end   of   his   junior   year   and   take   up   a   position   at   a   local   carpenter’s   shop   ,   bringing   in   enough   to   keep   his   siblings   fed   and   clothed   and   the   lights   on   in   their   home   .      

despite   the   absolute   boredom   of   forging   dressers   day   after   day   from   old   tree   stumps   ,   one   upside   was   the   unlimited   materials   and   tools   at   river’s   disposal   upon   the   completion   of   his   day’s   orders   .   he   forged   his   own   surfboards   from   local   woods   ,   pliant   and   strong   but   supple   enough   to   weather   the   notorious   southern   humidity   unlike   the   boards   forged   from   northern   woods   .   people   like   his   boards   enough   to   custom   order   them   ,   a   main   source   of   his   income   and   the   supplemental   money   he   ensures   keeps   his   family   afloat   .

being   good   at   something   ,   or   at   least   enough   so   to   be   recognized   for   it   ,   was   a   shock   to   the   country   boy   himself   ,   priding   himself   in   upholding   good   bayou   folk   virtues   .   he   keeps   to   himself   most   days   outside   of   the   wood   shop   and   is   most   likely   found   anywhere   he   can   take   his   shoes   off   .   surfboards   and   furniture   are   his   living   but   he   keeps   a   certain   talent   of   his   to   himself   ,   the   creation   of   his   own   hand   -   forged   acoustic   guitars   and   a   journal   of   full   -   hearted   song   lyrics   .   though   the   few   who’ve   heart   him   around   a   campfire   with   his   sweet   croonings   would   push   him   to   pursue   music   (   something   to   potentially   keep   him   out   of   the   small   -   town   vicious   cycle   ,   )   he   claims   his   family’s   dependence   on   him   is   what   keeps   him   from   sharing   his   gift   for   music   .      

what   he   really   fears   if   he   gives   that   part   of   himself   to   the   world   ,   he’ll   have   nothing   else   to   keep   for   himself   .

personality   -   wise   ,   i’ve   visualized   river   as   a   deeply   intense   individual   who   hides   this   all   under   a   brooding   persona   .   he’s   quiet   and   reserved   and   is   rarely   one   to   speak   the   first   word   ,   often   coming   across   as   disinterested   .   a   less   than   ideal   childhood   has   resulted   in   a   rather   sullen   and   morose   disposition   ,   keeping   the   world   at   an   arm’s   length   and   reserving   that   dazzling   smile   for   a   photo   op   only   or   to   keep   tourists   happy   when   they   ask   their   stupid   questions   passing   through   his   shop   .      

he’s   disinterested   in   lots   of   the   busy   -   ness   of   coston   but   enjoys   the   vices   of   pleasure   and   sensations   ,   an   addictive   personality   meaning   he   indulges   perhaps   a   little   too   easily   in   things   like   drinks   and   the   occasional   white   line   .   though   he’s   been   managing   his   liquor   well   lately   and   avoiding   any   hard   drugs   for   the   past   few   months   ,   the   increasing   stress   of   the   stupid   rivalry   and   his   parents’   incompetence   has   been   pushing   him   to   a   dangerous   edge   .


one   of   riv’s   hallmark   traits   is   his   propensity   for   being   the   ‘   keeper   ‘   of   the   groups   he   inhabits   .   despite   his   quiet   nature   ,   his   natural   leadership   instincts   and   protectiveness   over   his   loved   ones   (   as   well   as   a   generally   stellar   moral   compass   )   keep   him   in   the   role   of   the   ‘   dad   friend   ,   ‘   constantly   making   sure   everyone’s   where   they   have   to   be   ,   doing   what   they   need   to   do   .   any   potential   for   chaos   is   often   squashed   by   a   pointed   glare   or   a   ‘   cut   that   shit   out   ‘   whispered   lowly   enough   to   keep   it   under   wraps   .   due   to   river’s   lack   of   stirring   up   ,   well   ,   anything   ,   he’s   gained   a   reputation   for   himself   that   heeds   enough   respect   for   people   to   take   heed   of   his   warnings

he’s   not   one   to   easily   reveal   his   thoughts   or   opinions   but   is   surprisingly   complex   and   eloquent   with   his   emotions   ,   often   reserving   them   exclusively   for   a   little   leather   bound   notebook   or   a   session   with   his   guitar   ,   a   bonfire   ,   and   improvised   melodies   .   though   he   gives   the   illusion   of   disinterest   ,   river   notes   and   observes   more   than   you’d   expect   ,   and   refuses   to   do   anything   half   -   heartedly   .   he’s   formidably   determined   in   that   sense   —   anything   done   by   river   carducci   will   be   done   to   the   best   of   his   ability   ,   reliably   .  

he   comes   across   as   rather   grumpy   and   his   curt   ,   straightforward   nature   can   occasionally   rub   some   the   wrong   way   ,   but   he   has   a   natural   softness   to   his   demeanor   that   becomes   very   apparent   when   you   push   past   the   rough   and   tough   exterior   .  

c   said   it   best   so   credit   to   them  ( 🥰 )   ,   but   river   is   secure   enough   in   himself   that   he   doesn’t   feel   the   need   to   call   attention   to   himself   ,   considering   he   has   nothing   to   prove   and   no   bones   to   pick   .   he’s   really   so   far   into   his   own   head   ,   he’s   not   bothered   by   many   of   the   opinions   or   perceptions   of   others   —   something   that   equally   is   a   weakness   as   much   as   it   is   a   strength   .   despite   being   this   strong   stoic   type   ,   this   intensity   and   constantly   working   brain   leads   riv   to   assume   things   that   aren’t   always   there   ,   or   to   make   decisions   based   on   what   he   thinks   is   best   rather   than   seeing   the   facts   in   front   of   him   .   overthinking   paired   with   a   jaded   self   -   image   due   to   the   shit   he   faced   in   his   upbringing   leads   to   a   constant   tendency   to   deny   himself   things   for   the   sake   of   ‘   doing   what’s   best   .   ‘   this   self   -   sabotaging   nature   is   perhaps   his   greatest   weakness   ,   and   has   ruined   so   many   opportunities   for   himself   on   the   sole   basis   of   his   assumption   that   he’s   not   deserving   or   not   good   enough   for   something   everyone   else   would   say   he   is   .

small   hc’s   :   his   hair   is   a   medium   curly   length   rn   and   often   worn   pushed   back   even   tho   i   know   jack’s   is   p   short   rn   ,      has   a   charming   southern   drawl   that’s   a   combination   of   the   coston   lilt   and   his   new   orleans   background   and   speaks   with   intent   and   sarcasm   ,   likes   to   spend   as   much   time   barefoot   and   shirtless   as   he’s   allowed   ,   incredibly   adept   with   his   hands   and   is   a   modern   macgyver   —   even   though   he   never   returned   for   his   diploma   ,   his   skills   gained   in   carpentry   makes   him   a   natural   handyman   .   though   many   people   know   him   for   his   woodworking   skills   ,   his   inner   circle   know   just   how   talented   he   is   with   a   guitar   ,   and   a   select   few   have   heard   his   incredible   singing   .   his   voiceclaim   is   john   mayer   .   chara   inspos   are   jackson   maine   from   a   star   is   born   ,   johnny   castle   from   dirty   dancing   ,   and   will   lafontaine   from   criminal   minds   !

my   wc’s   are   currently   a   WHOLE   ASS   MESS   so   i’m   just   gonna   tell   y’all   some   ideas   i   had   and   see   if   that   works   as   inspo   to   plot   ,   but   be   WELL   aware   that   i   love   talkin   n   brainstorming   so   if   anything   comes   up   to   ur   lil   brilliant   mind   ?   shoot   it   at   me   and   i   will   probs   say   yes   .   here   is   what   riv’s   currently   got   goin   on   :~)

𝐛𝐚𝐮𝐞𝐫   ,   𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐥𝐞𝐲   :   what   seems   to   many   as   an   unrequited   crush   is   actually   more   of   a   skinny   love   —   being   the   younger   sister   of   one   of   river’s   close   friends   ,   finn   was   always   very   off   limits   in   riv’s   brain   and   he   made   sure   to   keep   it   that   way   .   even   with   his   staunch   refusal   to   even   think   of   her   that   way   ,   the   excess   of   time   spent   together   ,   making   each   other   laugh   and   exploring   the   nature   coston   has   to   offer   ,   meant   something   was   bound   to   blossom   .   though   finn’s   sure   it’s   just   a   little   crush   she’ll   (   eventually   )   grow   out   of   ,   what   she   doesn’t   know   is   river’s   indifferent   facade   is   hiding   the   reciprocation   of   those   feelings   ;   but   if   it   isn’t   his   own   belief   that   he’s   not   good   enough   that   keeps   them   apart   ,   it’d   likely   be   the   very   obvious   breech   of   bro   code   .

𝐦𝐨𝐨𝐧   ,   𝐤𝐚𝐢   :   river’s   a   natural   older   brother   ,   and   it’d   seem   that   kai   moon   was   the   extra   sibling   he   never   asked   for   .   not   that   he’s   complaining   —   kai   has   been   perhaps   river’s   longest   friend   ,   roommate ,   and   his   absolute   partner   in   crime   .   that   is   ,   kai   commits   the   crime   ,   and   river   bails   him   out   .   if   there’s   one   person   he   trusts   to   have   his   back   no   matter   what   ,   it’s   kai   ,   though   his   friend’s   escalating   propensity   for   violence   is   beginning   to   wear   thin   on   river   ;   he   can’t   look   out   for   his   friend   forever   ,   and   part   of   him   is   growing   weary   at   the   constant   fear   he   has   of   potentially   losing   his   best   friend   on   an   impulsive   decision   .  

𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞   ,   𝐚𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧   :   part   of   the   pogue   crew   that   river’s   found   himself   tied   up   with   ,   aiden   is   one   of   river’s   roommates   and   one   of   his   very   best   friends   —   she   ,   more   than   anyone   ,   understands   the   value   of   the   family   they’ve   found   within   their   little   squad   .   existing   with   aiden   is   perhaps   as   easy   as   existing   with   himself   …   an   ease   that   translated   quickly   into   an   attraction   that   turned   out   to   be   more   than   mutual   .   they   fell   hard   ,   and   they   fell   fast   for   each   other   ,   but   the   fear   of   dating   within   their   little   squad   is   perhaps   more   dangerous   than   they   both   like   to   think   —   thus   leading   to   their   decision   to   keep   their   fling   a   secret   .   it’s   only   been   a   few   weeks   that   they’ve   been   an   item   ,   but   the   excitement   of   late   night   escapades   and   high   -   risk   secrecy   is   starting   to   wear   thin   on   the   both   of   them   ;   begging   the   question   —   is   what   they   have   between   them   worth   potentially   messing   up   not   just   their   friendship   ,   but   their   group   dynamic   ,   losing   the   only   stable   thing   any   of   them   have   really   known   ?

ok  so   i   am   obv   better   at   brainstorming  than   just   spewing   these   ideas  but   a  STARTING  point    could    be   drinking   buddies   ,   bad   influence   ,   good   influence   ,   unlikely   friendship   ,   huge   rivalry   ,   childhood   friends   ,   riv   works   for   their   family   /   builds   them   things   ,   exes   ,   sibling   -   like   relationship   ,   dealer   that   causes   him   to   really   relapse   ,   sobriety   coach   ,   honestly   throw   anything   at   me   i   have   so   many   ideas   .

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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ~ JK Rowling

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‘Agamemnon,’ Aeschylus (translated by Anne Carson)

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sometimes it quiets down, but it never leaves

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I enjoy controlled loneliness. I like wandering around the city alone. I’m not afraid of coming back to an empty flat and lying down in an empty bed. I’m afraid of having no one to miss, of having no one to love.

Kuba Wojewódzki  (via mczarts)

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