[dixieackler]

#   𝑫𝑰𝑿𝑰𝑬𝑨𝑪𝑲𝑳𝑬𝑹        ⋆       SHE AIN’T STUCK ON THE PAST, introducing dixie ackler. written exclusively for aurorabayrpg.   AIN’T WORRIED ABOUT TOMORROW.

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− APPLICATION.

[ cis woman and she/her ] Welcome to Aurora Bay, DIXIE ACKLER! I couldn’t help but notice you look an awful lot like MICHELLE RANDOLPH. You must be the TWENTY SIX year old WAITRESS AT ALL NIGHTER DINER. Word is you’re WARM SPIRITED but can also be a bit NAIVE and your favorite song is GOLDEN HOUR BY KACEY MUSGRAVES. I also heard you’ll be staying in AURORA BAY DRIVE. I’m sure you’ll love it! ( @aurorabayaesthetic )

− BASIC INFORMATION.

full name: dixie lynn ackler.

faceclaim: michelle randolph.

gender: cis woman.

pronouns: she, her.

orientation: heterosexual.

age + birthday: 26, november 12th.

length of time in aurora bay: two weeks (as of march 2026), but spent summers in town up until she was 18.

housing: aurora bay drive.

occupation: a terrible waitress at all nighter diner.

− ABOUT.

was born in cartersville, georgia to two parents who have always seemed to work better separate than together and it came as a shock to absolutely no one (not even dixie) when her parents announced they'd be getting a divorce when she was 9 years old.

the divorce was messy, at first, but eventually it became a blessing in disguse. once the two were able to put all feelings to the side, it was clear that they were better off as not only co-parents but friends. family activities were never awkward, holidays never apart and they were two people who'd do anything for each other and their daughter.

dixie spent the school months in georgia with her mother while summers were spent in aurora bay with her father, but she never really felt like she was spending her childhood split between two places. it was impossible when she knew her mother was only a phone call away and, more often than not, she'd take a trip over and spend up to a week enjoying the vacation with her daughter and ex-husband. essentially, it was never mom versus dad, they've always been a family and no divorce could change that.

both of her parents were financially comfortable in their own ways, meaning dixie grew up in two different homes that always provided more than enough for her and the trips back and forth were never a hassle.

for nearly eight years, aurora bay was her summer home until she stopped showing up once summer− chalking it up to choosing to stay in georgia, enjoying it with her friends there rather than packing up and leaving until summer ended.

it's been nearly six years since she's last stepped foot in aurora bay (her father having been the one to fly to georgia to see her), but she's back after making the choice to move in with her father. it wasn't entirely planned: her mother had recently remarried and decided she wanted to move out of their small town and to somewhere completely new. which dixie was absolutely not ready for.

here's the thing about dixie: yes, she's 26 years old and could've definitely made the choice to stay in georgia on her own but she's been sheltered her whole life. never had to work for anything because her parents gave her anything she could've ever wanted. they've always been there for her and in turn, she's never really ever been alone. never had to do things on her own.

− HEADCANONS.

she's extremly sweet natured and warm with nearly everyone that she engages with.

growing up as sheltered and protected as she has, dixie has become a little bit naive and overly trusting. always someone who tends to see the good in people first (even if they try and show her why she shouldn't).

has a bad habit and tends to call people "baby" a lot, but she means no harm by it. if you correct her, she'll make a conscious effort to not do it because she doesn't want to make anyone upset or uncomfortable.

has the tendency to say exactly what she's thinking and could definitely benefit from having a filter every now and then.

currently working as a waitress because her father insisted on it when she moved in with him— claiming that she needed to build some real "work ethic" and understand what it's like to work for things herself (as if he wouldn't do anything she asked) and honestly, she doesn't mind it. didn't put up a fight because she knows her dad only wants what's best for her. plus, he's right.

just because she has a job doesn't mean she's good at it, though. constantly spilling or dropping things, accidentally bumping into people or making messes that seem near impossible but she's trying. also believes that the owner only keeps her around despite that because they feel bad for her, but she's very much determined to prove to herself (and everyone else) that she can do it.

her father does a lot of business outside of the state / country, so more often than not, she's basically got the house to herself and you can tell by the way she's constantly inviting people over with hopes to drown out the silence and loneliness that comes along with it. even when he is home, the house is big enough that the two wouldn't even have to cross paths if they didn't want to (which is very rare).

− CONNECTIONS.

you can find all wanted connections listed here!

cousins: @philippedubois & @beatricexdubois.

from summer bonding to lifelong friends: @theoskrause

co-worker and a literal angel to dixie: @priyaxdesai

her summer best friend & unofficial roommate: @theloganxwilde

summer friends, but also great party buddies: @thebellamyxcalvert

summer friend: @thelizaxevans

summer friends who lost contact:

[priyaxdesai]

open - @aurorabaystarter

where - u pick xo

"Any summer plans yet? Or is it too soon still to ask?"

[dixieackler]

"Are you kiddin' me? I've been plannin' for summer from the moment I got here," and now she finally gets to squeal about all the plans she's been thinking about to someone who might actually care. How great was that?

"First things first, I'm thinkin' 'bout changin' up my hair," a twinkle in her eyes as she begins, "Might go a little bit lighter, maybe add in a money piece... but that ain't even the craziest part. I was thinkin' 'bout gettin' that Anastasia haircut."

@priyaxdesai

[oscarwatson]

who: open / @aurorabaystarter where: fired up pizzeria

Oscar didn't often go out to eat because honestly he liked to cook. Sometimes after a long week of dealing with bullshit, he'd grab something to eat. With summer coming up, his classes were all more excited to talk summer plans than anything math related. While normally he could deal with it, after a week, he needed a break from it all. As much as Oscar hated to admit it: there were a lot of students that didn't care about math. There were a few here and there that did, but most of them now were annoyed they had a little bit more of the school year left. The week had been extra tough on him and while Oscar tended to not go out unless it was absolutely necessary—because he hated running into parents, students, or former students—it was necessary today. He let out a loud sigh the moment he opened the door and saw how crowded the pizzeria was. So much for an evening of calm. "Is there a place here that isn't so crowded on a Friday night?" he asked, knowing all too well the answer was no.

[dixieackler]

"On a Friday? Probably not. It's night, the weather's nice, and it's the beginning of the weekend... the perfect time for everyone to be out doin' somethin'," That's why she was here. Not a big fan of pizza, but she loves the chaos. Thrives in the company. "This is the kind of night where people should be out doin' somethin' fun, ya know?"

"How do you normally spend your weekends?"

@oscarwatson

[edenxoconnell]

open starter: @aurorabaystarter

where: driftwood

"Hi, welcome in." Eden sighed when she heard the bell chime above the door. She loved when she worked the night shift at Driftwood because it was significantly slower than it was in the mornings, which meant she got to read between making coffee and taking orders. Unfortunately, that also meant that customers typically interrupted her books when they were just getting to the good parts.

"What can I get for you?" She asked though her eyes were still glued to the page of her novel.

[dixieackler]

"A coffee, silly," smile beaming as she wanders to the counter. Hardly taking the time to process that the other was a little preoccupied with that book in her hands. "My daddy says that he's a regular here and you guys should know his coffee order since he's been gettin' the same thin' for ages? You know, Dennis? 'Bout six foot, looks like angry bird that's in desperate need of gettin' his beard trimmed up? And he's always got this big ugly cowboy hat on.. if that helps ring any bells."

"And then, for me, I'll just do a hot chocolate. Which probably makes no sense given the weather, but it's a sweet tooth cravin'."

@edenxoconnell

[clint-bennet]

Open

"Can't git over how hot it's gotten..." He complains with a huff. "I ain't th'type t'wish fer cold weather, but at this point I'm cravin' snow."

@aurorabaystarter

[dixieackler]

"I hate that you're makin' me be the one to share the bad news," and her lower lip guts out into a light pout. All in good fun, of course, "But I don't think you're gonna be seein' any snow around here... like, ever."

@clint-bennet

[miriamspyrou]

who: open / @aurorabaystarter where: hidden gems

"Pass, pass, pass." Miriam shuffled the clothing on the rack. "The problem with living on a boat means I have to be picky with clothing. I have no space at all for stuff I'm never going to wear again." Which was why she normally grabbed new items from thrift stores since it was... well cheaper. "I need some more summer time dresses since I'm going to be sticking around here for a bit." Miriam looked at the person beside her. "Does this town do a lot of events I should be prepared to spend money on an outfit for?"

[dixieackler]

"You live on a boat?" Her eyes widen with a hint of both shock and amusement—unsure if that's the coolest or scariest things she's ever heard, "That don't freak you out? I feel like if that were me, I'd be scared to death 'bout that thing tippin' over and makin' me the next shark meal."

And now that it's out there, Dixie wonders if maybe that's a thought she should've kept to herself. A worry that instantly subsides the second she hears the word dress and event: her two favorite things.

"I mean, I don't think you've gotta buy sometin' for every event 'cause they do tend to have a lot of 'em, so maybe like one or two would suffice. You need help findin' somethin'? I may not work here, but I know this place like the back of my hand."

@miriamspyrou

[gravenewgirl]

Open Starter: Shiloh & @aurorabaystarter Location: somewhere around town

"Is there a fictional world that you would like to be apart of?" Shiloh asks, out of the blue and definitely unprompted, "for me, it's the kingdom in Barney's Magical Musical Adventure. There's a clever scene where they have to get across a bridge and they are asked to solve a riddle about standing on one finger." Shiloh, having seen the video a dozen times, knows how the riddle is solved but she doesn't reveal anything.

[dixieackler]

"Oh, easy. I'd want to go to the Land of the Sweets from Barbie and in the Nutcracker... but, like, the end of the movie version. After the rat king is dead and everyone's happy again."

"By Barney, do mean big purple dinosaur Barney? The one who sings 'bout cleanin' up? I thought every day was a big musical adventure with him," and now she's scraping her memories on whether or not she's seen it.

"Was he the one that went to.. what was it, Trashland?"

@gravenewgirl

[the-nelson-quinn]

“ I’m pretty sure that was her goal. She just found out what tinker-bell was the other week “ Harley was still pretty young and she watched a lot of movies but somehow that one had missed her till recently. Nelson was grateful for it considering he might have been introduced to glitter way earlier. He still kept the look up though cause he knew if he ran into her again at the festival she’d be upset he removed the glitter and make up

“ hmm you say that but it’s actually a nice color on me” he teased giving her a small smile back. “ she’s got a bright future “

“ I’m not going to one of those places unless there’s beer there “ @dixieackler

[dixieackler]

"That is basically a right of passage. I think every little girl has been obsessed with Tinkerbell at least once in their life—" At least she has and that's enough, ain't it?—"And now you've gotta deal with the consequences of that."

Her eyes trailing over that wonderful glitter masterpiece is niece conjured up and she chuckles. Not him—definitely not at him—but her own memories that surfaced up. Her daddy being in this exact situation more times than he's ever wanted.

"Ain't that what I just said?" Singular brow perking up, "I said it was your look and I meant it. Now, I'm sure if you wander in there and ask them nicely then I'm sure they'd give you all the beer you wanted... long as you don't get green pixie dust everywhere."

@the-nelson-quinn

[addisonxoconnell]

"If I get all three then we definitely need to talk about placement. What about we wrap both the stars and butterflies and then end up with the dolphin on my upper arm? The stars and butterflies could intertwine each other." Addison thinks out loud as the idea of getting all three never crossed her mind until Dixie brought it up.

"Cherries definitely fit your vibe. We are so doing that for you. I think they would look super cute behind your ear like a peekaboo moment. And then maybe a daisy below your elbow. Or they both could be on each elbow."

[dixieackler]

"Babe, I think that's the sexiest placement idea you could think of," she muses, taking another look over the other's arm with confirmation. It's definitely better than idea she would've come up and that's for certain. Dixie's first thought being to just stamp there anywhere like a little doodle book.

Which, in hindsight, was awful and all the more reason to keep it to herself.

"A peekaboo moment would definitely be cute, but I was thinkin' of having it somewhere more visible, ya know? Like if I'm gonna get it then it's gotta be everyone's problem because they're going to be forced to see it.

"I think elbows are perfect." Hip bone was her first thought. Tramp stamp second.. but, now that she's thinking about it.. this wasn't the time. Nor place. Elbows it is.

@addisonxoconnell

[theloganxwilde]

closed - @dixieackler

where - logan's apartment

"Tell me not to regret giving you a key." Logan greeted as she walked inside, a take-out bag dangling off her arm. "Or at least to start charging you rent." She tacked on teasingly as she kicked off her sneakers and made her way to the couch. "Did you at least bring alcohol as a gift? Since I brought food?"

[dixieackler]

Well that's just silly.

"Okay.. Don't regret givin' me a key," the blonde repeats anyway, smile extending on her features as the other walks in through the door. To be spotted with none other than her favorite person in the whole entire world (Dixie's already claimed it), comfortably on Logan's couch. Not that she should be surprised. Where else would she be?

"If you charge me rent then that means you've caved into my plea of bein' roommates," as if they weren't basically that already with how much Dixie's managed to cling onto her.

"That ain't even a question, baby. You know I did. I got that bottle of wine we had the other night. You remember it? The red one that was, like, super sweet."

@theloganxwilde

[addisonxoconnell]

open starter for : @aurorabaystarter

location: glitter tattoo booth

"So, I'm having a hard time choosing which one would be perfect on this arm." Addison moves the only bare forearm she has closer to the menu of all the different 'tattoos' she could get. "I'm totally digging either the butterflies going up or the dolphin, but those trail of stars look so early 2000s and I can't deny myself that throwback moment."

"What are you going to get?"

[dixieackler]

"Why pick one when you can get all three?" Wiggling her brows as she motions to the other's bare arm, "Get yourself a glitter sleeve. You'd look hot and I know everyone would be so jealous of you."

"I was thinkin' of gettin' the cherries.... or maybe even a daisy in honor of the festival. Then again, I'm feelin' super brave and might let 'em do whatever they want to me. Long as it ain't on my face."

@addisonxoconnell

[the-nelson-quinn]

Status: open Location: outside of the Salty Siren brewery booth @aurorabaystarter

“ I can explain “ Nelson admitted as he greeted the other person and a pile of glitter or ‘pixie dust’ fell out of his hair. He had spent the morning on uncle duty before bringing his niece back to his brother. He would pretty much do anything Harley wanted him to do and that included somehow ending up covered in glitter at her request. It was a fun morning at the festival and he wanted to catch up with his family again later but he needed a drink. “ I have a niece who pretty much calls the shots and that’s why I look like a craft supply cart fell on me. " he thinks he's pulling off whatever glitter makeup his niece put on his face though. Green is definitely his color, its just the glitter spilling out of his hair every time he moved that might be a problem

"Think they would still serve me even though I’m dropping this stuff everywhere?”

[dixieackler]

"You look like Tinkerbell threw up on you, ." Eyes trailing through the obscene amount of green sparks and makeup that covers most—if not all—of his body. It was a look, that's for sure, and very courageous of him to walk around the festival like that without much care. In terms of his looks, not the mess he was making.

"Personally, I think your niece did a great job and this is 100% your look, Nelly-baby," blonde teases, doing her best to bite back a laugh.

"Maybe.. if they've got, like, a quarantine zone or somethin' they could stick you in."

@the-nelson-quinn

[silascody]

open for: anyone! // @aurorabaystarter

where: spring garden festival

"Look at that," He holds up the allegedly edible flower he's swiped out of sheer suspicion carefully, like it was personally trying to trick him. "Edible, apparently. Dare you to eat it."

[dixieackler]

"No thanks," shaking her head, "I don't put nothin' in my mouth if I don't know where it came from. For all I know, you picked that from the dirt on your way over. Maybe you should eat it."

@silascody

[sullivanxshaw]

Location: Sweet Nothings Bakery Status: Open @aurorabaystarter

Sully found himself in another predicament. It had to do with the fact his sister Selina wasn’t talking to him right now and he didn’t know what had happened? He was being supportive of his sister and the idea she wanted to go on a date; he just wanted to know who it was. Things hadn’t been easy for the Shaws and Sully always approached everything with understanding even if he hadn't been in these sorts of situations before. . “ I didn’t say she couldn’t date. she’s sixteen I was the same age when I started dating so I told her that was fine. I just said I wanted to meet who it was? She told me I wasn’t her dad and she’s been giving me the silent treatment for three days. “ Sully admitted as he frowned. “ maybe she’s mad at me cause I’m acting like a parent? How do I fix this? “

[dixieackler]

"I think teenagers are just teenagers. Everyone always screams 'it's not a phase' but bein' bratty with your parents definitely is."

She knows from experience.

"From what I can remember, that's around the age when I started thinkin' I knew it all and got so angry at my parents for all the dumbest things. Like havin' curfews or tellin' them who I was with all the time. Honestly, I don't even know how they put up with me," but almost as quickly as Dixie started talking, she remembers that this conversation isn't about her but rather asking for advice.

"I think you've just got to be honest with her, y'know? Lay it to her straight. You don't want to know who she's goin' on a date with because you're nosy, but simply for safety purposes. In case somethin' happens. She can't really get be mad at you because of that, right?"

@sullivanxshaw

[stylishdaphne]

WHO: Anyone! (@aurorabaystarter) WHERE: Any food or drink establishment in town!

"Hi! My phone froze, and I didn’t bring my wallet. Could you do me a favor and spot me $10?" Of course, as she walked into the establishment, her phone slipped from her hand, crashing against the ground, and now refused to operate, leaving her in this predicament. The employee wouldn't budge, leaving her now asking a fellow patron for help. "I promise you I'm good for the money...could give you $20 in return for your time." Who wouldn't want a double return on their offering?

[dixieackler]

"I don't really carry cash 'round with me," she says, corner of her lip pulling into a slightly apologetic smile—knowing that if she had, Dixie would've had no problem giving it to the other. Yes, giving, not lending.

"But if there's somethin' you wanna buy then I don't mind payin' for it," offered instead, gesturing toward the counter, "And it'd be on me. You can think of it as a pay it forward sorta thing. Double it for the next person and all that fun stuff."

@stylishdaphne

[thewrenxharlow]

open - @aurorabaystarter

where - choose ur own adventure

"Jesus, okay. I'm here. Now what did you want to tell me?"

[dixieackler]

"Well it sure took you long enough. I needed your opinion," blonde says, turning away from the other to glance at herself from the reflection of a store window, "I've been gettin' this urge to cut my hair, but I don't know if it's the right move for me."

Grabbing the ends of her hair, Dixie lifts them up in the way that gives a semi-decent example of how short her intrusive thoughts were telling her.

"I was thinkin' maybe here?" Lifted high above her shoulders, but it takes one real good look at them to know she'd immediately regret that. Instead she drops them an inch or two below her collarbone, "Or here? Summer's comin' and a change is callin' my name."

Much like it always does.

@thewrenxharlow

[arlethquispe]

Arleth was at the bar, awaiting her to-go food when the blonde approached. It appeared the kitchen was a little bit more backed up than they said on the phone when she placed her order. Had it not been because she already paid, she would've left. "I'm not planning on being here long. Do you got booze at your table? My company's not free."

[dixieackler]

"That's fine. I promise I won't hold you up for too long anyway," Dixie reassures with a simple nod of her head. Only wanting someone to hang out with until some, if not all, of her friends found their way back to her.

"I've got whatever you need. What kinda booze are you hopin' for? I can order somethin' for you."

@arlethquispe