“All right, that’s it. You know what?” Henry let out a deep sigh before looking up at the other, his eyebrow raised. He picked up the file he had discarded earlier just so he could pay attention to them and opened it, reading it over. “I’m going to busy myself with paperwork for five more seconds and you can rethink if you really want to say what you just said.”
* ♡ °・ ⤻ composed laughter bubbled over rose painted lips, as manicured nails pressed against a temple, disbelief forming from the interaction, ❛ i did not realise that fashion was something you cared so strongly about. ❜ shoulders shrugged, unmoving on her opinion, as amusement still played in a tone, ❛ but, i’ll say it again, choosing to wear leggings as pants should be seen as crime and is worthy of punishment. ❜
It was weird to James how he could live in a town for his entire life yet somehow still manage to find a spot that he’d never been to before. Granted, whenever he went to the beach he usually went to the same area but today he’d gone alone so he decided to wander for a bit and explore the nooks and crannies he hadn’t ventured in since he was a kid. At least he thought they were areas he hadn’t been in since he was a kid considering when he clambered around large rocks piled up hiding a little cove he didn’t think he’d ever seen before. It was PERFECT so he dumped his bag on the ground and lay down his towel, stripping down to his swimming trunks before he got too hot in the warm sun.
The quiet only lasted a few minutes before he heard somebody else come into the area and his head shot up, a dopey smile on his lips. “Awww damn, I thought I’d found somewhere nobody else knew about. I felt like Dora the Explorer or something.” He laughed and then sat back up from where he was laying down, crossing his legs as his fingers traced circles in the sand beside him. “I SUPPOSE as I’m feeling nice, you can come join me. That’s if you have snacks you’re willing to share with me. Otherwise I’m afraid I’ll have to get you to leave this little cove that I’m colonising.”
* ♡ °・ ⤻ the appeal of the beach had grown over the previous days, with the sun radiating warmth in the form of golden rays, and today isabella had decided it was finally time to make the trip. with supplies stocked in her trusted beach bag, prepared for hours of soaking up the sun, day drinking, and attempting to complete her book ( which had been in her possession for longer than she cared to admit, the original owner likely forgetting they had ever given it isabella to read ), isabella ventured to locate a place more secluded. despite enjoying the company of others, she loathed the screaming of younger people and noise that came with mindless chatter, and opted against having her day of relaxation being invaded by such annoyances. stumbling upon an opening, it was only human nature to explore further and satisfy curiosity.
being presented with a familiar face prompted a smile to grace lips, eyebrows raising with the comment made, ❛ i’d say you’re more like boots. ❜ without hesitation, isabella took a place besides the other, ensuring to place a towel beneath her as to avoid dirtying her outfit, and positioned her bag between the two bodies. ❛ you know you want me here, whether i had snacks or not, ❜ the female commented, shoulders shrugging with a pause, ❛ but you’re in luck, i have rosé and some homemade snacks — they are all healthy though, no oreos or cheetos here. ❜
alec sat on the counter of the cafe, awaiting customers. he wasn’t really a barista here, but between rehearsals he didn’t mind helping out. they trusted him at this point, so much so that today he was covering a shift for someone. today was a very slow afternoon, and so he was practicing getting into character for his next show. and just as he wiped away his angry in-character tears he heard the bell chime on the door. ‘oh god, hi! hello. welcome! sorry, i was rehearsing. i need a second to clean up.’ he laughed nervously and wiped at his tears, putting the apron back on. ‘what can i get ya’?’
* ♡ °・ ⤻ following through with plans was not an expertise belonging to isabella, however she had made an exception on this occasion — even if it was primarily to take a break from a seemingly never ending workload. besides, it was only for a coffee and she was in need of some caffeine to aid in the completion of her day. arriving early with the intent of working through some cases, the tan folders tucked underneath an arm, she entered with hues searching for a secluded area. too distracted to noticed the employee that was on shift.
as the order prepared to spill from her lips, the usual demand of an americano, it halted with attention finally given. processing that she recognised the voice, she shifted irises to take in the vision, ❛ did not expect to see you here. ❜
‘ACTUALLY i am the owner, manager and head chef and my server wasn’t lying. we’re at capacity, we’re all booked up for this weekend and there’s no one else in a higher place of power to make magic happen. i highly suggest calling ahead next time, ma’am.’ teddy said in their nicest customer service voice and broke into a silly grin as she turned her back to go. ‘lori’s, right?’ he laughed, making way for the familiar person to come inside. ‘anyway, i don’t have like an official table for you but i’ve got a cool spot out back that we could eat at? i made lobster risotto and my own peach wine.’
* ♡ °・ ⤻ witnessing the unfolding dramatics served as some midday entertainment, amused by the rejection the older female had to face, as she waited for the attention to be given to her. ❛ behaving in that way is telling of a person, ❜ isabella noted, ❛ it is unattractive, no grace at all ! ❜ she almost shuddered at the thought. as she entered the building, wisps of breeze being drained with the closure of a door, the sweet aroma of her perfume masked by scents of cuisine and strands of hair dropped back to their position over a back.
isabella felt the embrace of familiarity, trigger for lips to tug to an upright and more so when facing the other, ❛ as long as i get to have lunch with you, i’ll take any seat, ❜ there was a pause, ❛ and that is saying something, i have high standards. ❜
♡ ◦˚ — ahoy there ! i am remi, twenty-three, and never learned how to read. big lover of criminal minds, cherry bullet, and cups of tea ; always down to talk nonsense, musings, and/or plots ! i am bringing with me miss isabella ruiz, otherwise known as bella — living her best luxurious life. she is a unique character who has a heart of gold deep down and would love to have some connections, so if you hit the ♡ i’ll drop you a message ( unless you beat me to it ) ! i’m hyped to explore this muse, and hyped to be a part of this rp !
full navigation to be found here. read below for more information !
introduction — ♡ ◦˚
♡ ◦˚ — isabella ruiz ( she/her ) is a cisfemale, twenty-eight year old solicitor who has been living in moorbrooke for their entire life ! right now, they are currently residing in elmsett green. it has been said that they look suspiciously like sofia carson and if they had to choose a song to describe themselves, they would choose you should see me in a crown by billie eilish.
relevant links : character profile.
biography — ♡ ◦˚
trigger warnings : sexual assault/rape mentions, pregnancy and miscarriage mentions, and alcoholism and death mentions.
there will be a full biography coming soon, so if you’re interested a link will be posted when that is completed.
please, do not feel like you have to read if any of the triggers apply to you. they are noted throughout, when they start and end, to make it easier to skip over.
however, if you have any of the triggers noted in the warnings, you are free to message me and i will provided an edited version and remove any/all triggers.
Isabella’s parents began their own business when they were just teenagers. With a lot of hard work and dedication, they eventually rocketed themselves to success and great wealth. All before the age of twenty-five, the pair had become millionaires and their business was continuing to expand.
Born in 1993, Isabella was the third born child to the Ruiz’ and their final attempt of having a female.
Over time, Isabella’s father had taken responsibility of the company and was raising his sons to follow in his footsteps; whilst Isabella was expected to follow in her mothers, now a socialite.
From a young age, Isabella was taught everything she needed to know to present the best version of herself. The importance of public image and how to represent her family properly being drilled into her.
There was a lot of pressure being placed on her shoulders, as she was expected to only ever be perfection. Being anything other than would result in discipline and criticism.
Her parents cared more about her social ability and how she was presenting herself than what her grades were. Isabella would not be disciplined for skipping school in favour of attending big events and gatherings.
Fortunately, for Isabella, she is naturally intellectual and grasps information easily. Therefore, she managed to keep stable grades throughout her education, regardless.
If for any reason her grades did fall below what she needed, her father would not hesitate to intervene and make offers to get their own way. Not that Isabella was ever aware of this, considering it was not legal and he was cautious to keep it hidden.
She was spoilt, partially because she was expected to wear the most current trends and to look the part. Isabella forever got her own way and her funds were limitless.
What she got in material-goods, she lacked in her relationships. For the entirety of her childhood, Isabella lacked any proper relationships with anyone. Her parents viewed her as an accessory to show off at events, and her friends only befriended her for the wealth or social status. Not knowing any better, Isabella never questioned it.
Isabella was closer with her mother, rather than her father, as she was the one who taught all Isabella needed to know. Whereas she rarely saw her father, only to interact at events they were all forced to go as a family.
Despite her upbringing, Isabella has always been someone who has wanted to work hard and make something for herself. She knew that her parents only wanted this for her brothers, for them to have successful careers and the eventual ownership of their business, whilst she just lived off their earnings, but she never wanted that for herself.
It took a lot of convincing, but Isabella always had a way with words and an ability to twist her father into letting her get her own way, so that she was able to go to university. She worked tirelessly throughout her education, receiving top grades in her class, all whilst balancing the social demands from her mother’s lifestyle.
( trigger warning ⤻ mention of sexual assault and rape ) However, during her time at university, Isabella encountered a difficult life event. She was only nineteen and she was attending a social event, full of family friends. As always, she was making conversation, sipping on champagne, and presenting herself in the best light. As the evening went on and it became later, Isabella felt the room spinning and she turned to a close friend to take her back to her home.
Except, that evening, she never made it back home. Isabella was taken back to the close friends home, which she would of had no opposition to, if it was not for the events that had occurred. When she woke up in the morning, unclothed, with little memory of the evening, she knew that she had been taken advantage of.
Isabella knew that telling anyone had the possibility of bringing shame to her family, so she decided to keep it a secret. Even when the nausea began, she chose to say nothing.
( trigger warning ⤻ mention of pregnancy and miscarriage ) Isabella learnt that she was pregnant, shortly after the event, and knew that it was a result of that evening. Not knowing what to do, she kept it a secret until she had come to a decision as to what her plan was. She did not want to turn to her family and face the criticism.
Before she had ever told anyone, Isabella noticed that she was bleeding and upon attending the hospital, she learnt that she had suffered with a miscarriage. Despite not wanting a child at that time, the female was still devastated with the loss, but she could not tell anyone. Instead, she poured herself into her work and acted as if nothing had ever occurred. ( end of trigger warning/s )
Upon completing university, Isabella finally was able to move into a place of her own and begin her career as a solicitor. For most, it would take time to work up the ladder, but her father pulled some strings and she skipped several years of networking, and work, all in one evening.
It did leave for some friction between work colleagues, at least those lower in the field, but Isabella has grown to be unfazed by remarks of strangers.
( trigger warning ⤻ mention of death, alcoholism ) When Isabella was twenty-four, she learnt of the passing of her mother. It was sudden and took the whole family by surprise, except for Isabella’s father. He had been covering up for his wife for years, as she had been suffering with alcoholism, which had eventually led to her death.
Isabella struggled the most, and found herself spiralling. She had to take time away from work, unable to focus, and her performance faltering. She recognized the damage of her mothers lifestyle, especially when her funeral became a spectacle, rather than a way for the family to mourn and celebrate the life of someone they cared about. ( end of trigger warning )
She began to reject the life that had been so carefully planned out for her. It was the first time in her entire life that she began skipping on social events and her father was not impressed with her actions.
Since, her father has stopped talking to her. The only communication is the weekly deposit that is made into her account. She tries to keep in contact with her brothers, but feels as if she has let the family down. It is hard for her to reach out and she does not know if she needs to make amends. Isabella has began to live her life more for herself, working hard in her career and socialising on her own terms.
relevant links : full biography ( under construction ) & headcanons.
personality — ♡ ◦˚
▸ INSPIRATIONS.
character inspirations : blair waldorf, alexis rose, alison dilaurentis.
inspired/influenced by : libra traits and estp strengths and weaknesses. found here, here and here.
some inspiration from : rising in leo and moon in aries. found through here.
Being raised in a lifestyle that was built upon endless social events, Isabella has grown to be confident in any situation that requires her to communicate. Naturally coming to her, Isabella’s capability to glow when surrounded by a crowd has lead her into being a excellent networker and has aided in her progression within her career. She is the type of person that can enter any environment and adapt with ease, though she does not always say what she should be saying. It is to be noted that Isabella has made a habit of failing to hold back her words and will explicitly state her thoughts, without any consideration on how it may be perceived. Isabella’s does not always deal with emotionally charged situations effectively and can make things uncomfortable, awkward, or can even cause conflict. Not that this ever bothers her. The nature of her blunt tongue has not always brought her trouble. Isabella has a view of situations that can be considered analytical, she assesses effectively to have an upper hand when approaching. Anything she considers irrelevant is eliminated and focus can then be given to what matters. It has made her judgements typically fair (and accurate) and she’ll vocalise it regardless of who you are. It has made her a great go-to for advice, as long as you’re not expecting it to be sugar coated. It does not matter if she considers you a good friend or an enemy. Isabella does not have time, in her opinion, to mask thoughts with sweetness.
The most notable and noticeable aspect of Isabella is her sociable capabilities, as previously stated. She is a person that is full of life and it can be infectious, so for those that can dismiss her brusque wording, Isabella can be a delight to befriend. She is a person that does not necessarily mean harm, and for those that understand that, Isabella can grow to be a great companion. A person that can bring more enjoyment to someone’s day. She will bring others along to push boundaries and live out their lives to the fullest, as long as they can keep up. However, Isabella is not the best for accommodating others and slowing her full-on fast pace to allow people to catch up can be quite a challenge. She can become excitable in situations and having to wait for others is not something she can do, or at least something she struggles with. Focusing on the details, the aftermath, which others can often do, is not something Isabella does nor will hang about to do. It’s forever go time with her.
Controlled by romance, Isabella finds her greatness weakness in how much her actions are influenced by the concept of love. It is a habit of hers to fall for others easily and quickly, becoming love-drunk with just the flutter of eyelashes. With Isabella, there is never a day that she does not have someone that she is swooning over. However, she is not one to confess her emotions, considering her mind changes from one day to the next (and sometimes her feelings are for people she has not even held a full conversation with). Instead, she gets lost in romance novels and daydreaming of fairy tales. That being said, Isabella is not one to shy away from flirting with others. She is actually a person that frequently flirts with just about everyone, a naturally charming person that can not always help the words that come from her mouth. Even with close friends or people she has no romantic interest in, Isabella is unable to control the natural flirtation that comes with her words. She does use her capability to charm others to twist situations to her own advantage, whether that be using flirtation or adapting herself. Isabella enjoys getting her own way and wants her existence to be as smooth as possible, and if that means having people do the things that she wants then she will do what she can to make that happen.
Despite her attitude portraying her as cynical at times, Isabella is someone who has an idealistic view of the world. She grew up sheltered from a lot of negative experiences and is ignorant to what life is like away from luxury, which has attributed to her belief that a lot of negative situations can easily be resolved. Even in negative situations, Isabella is always able to find a positive spin even if she does not always vocalise it, and will actively try to look for the best in everything. Whether this be situational or in people. Isabella has a skill of flipping bad days into good and putting people in better moods, though she will only do this for those she cares about. Her idealism is not to be confused with naivety, though she is not as educated as she likes to believe she is, Isabella is not completely credulous. She won’t easily fall for people trying to play her, and if she does pick on people trying it, she won’t hesitate to play the same card back. Isabella can recognise when situations change, she was raised to be attentive and to adapt herself to present the best side of herself when required, which means she notices smaller things that can sometimes be missed. This skill is often used to her advantage, whether that be positive or negative, using it to twist situations to her advantage. Whether that be creating better connections or manipulating others, so she can get her own way. She is an intellectual person, contrary to what some people may perceive, and it plays into her capability to assess situations. Being logical person, Isabella can come up with quick solutions to resolve problems, or to use her tongue to respond in ways some may not expect.
Isabella is not a person that can be contained, she is not easily controlled and will not react well when pushed in a corner. Enjoying her freedom and the capability to act how she wishes is what makes her happiness, and as a person who only looks out for herself, she focuses on ensuring that she gets that. She is the type of person who can be found out doing whatever she so pleases, whether it is seen as acceptable or not. She will act out against the rules, if it requires. It has leant into her habit of being someone who is unreliable, because if plans don’t play into what she wants to do, she will not commit to them. Forever late or just failing to turn up, Isabella can definitely cause friction in friendships. She is a free spirit and it takes a certain handful of people to be able to vibe with that. Isabella does not care if it bothers people, with her lack of consideration for others feelings, so she won’t be apologising for bailing on plans even if it’s for the first, tenth or hundredth time.
It is to be said that Isabella can be a bit of a hazard to be around, her habit of doing what she pleases can get her into trouble. She fails to consider long-term consequences, whether that be damaging relationships or putting herself in harms way. She is easily bored and it feeds into this need to go out and do whatever she so pleases. Often, Isabella can be found injured or trying to resolve chaos that she has created, though, she does often dismiss this and leaves a trail of fire behind her (sometimes literally). Sometimes, it can be the aftermath of her solutions. Isabella does not take into consideration rules or social expectations when creating her original ideas and whilst this can sometimes have some great results, it can also cause a lot of problems. Seizing the moment may sounds like fun, and Isabella definitely thinks it is, but it does not always have the most desirable outcomes. Regardless, Isabella is just having a fun time and does not care about the trouble she is causing.
Partially due to her upbringing, Isabella is someone who cares heavily about her appearance and how she portrays herself. She’s superficial, and sometimes in the worst ways. If she is feeling insecure one day, she simply won’t leave the house or socialise with others. When she’s feeling confident, it shows. It can cross over to how she interacts with others, not shying away from vocalising if someone looks different and pointing out if they aren’t looking their best. At the same time, she’s always the first to comment when someone is looking good. She is filled with compliments and will hand them out when she thinks they are worth it, even if she dislikes a person.
relevant links : personality page.
plot ideas — ♡ ◦˚
credit to raihelps !
▸ FAMILIAL
Brother
Cousin
Estranged Relative
▸ PLATONIC
Acquaintance
Childhood Friend
Casual Friend
Close Friend
Best Friend
Confidant
Parental Friend
Sibling-Figure
Neighbour
Roommate
Pet Sitter
Personal Trainer
Coworker
Client
Therapist
Workout/Gym Buddy
Drinking Buddy
Partying Buddy
Partner in Crime
Voice of Reason
Good Influence
Bad Influence
▸ ADVERSARIAL
Fake Friend
Freeloader
Complete Opposite
Frenemy
Friend Turned Enemy
▸ ROMANTIC
Old Crush
New Crush
Unrequited Crush
Requited Crush
Admirer
First Kiss
First Time
First Love
Old Flames
Flirtationship
One-Night Stand
Friend with Benefits
Ex-Significant Other
Will They/Won't They
On Again, Off Again
relevant links : full list of plot ideas/tracker & plots tag.
