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#ENSEMBLETM ; a private portrayal of hailey dilmore, affiliated with @gonighthawks. apotheosized by sof ( 29, est ). follows back from @stockgirltm

001. biography. 002. memes. 003. headcanons.

[gumshoetm]

Malone doesn't press when she mentions her roommate must've forgot, instead focusing on rubbing his hands together and keeping warm. He'd start driving in a moment, just needs to give the car a minute to debate whether it wants to stay running. It's when Hailey asks her question that Malone pauses more, hesitating at how to go about answering it. The truth: yes, it went okay. But that was it. Okay. It wasn't grand it wasn't exciting, but it was okay. Their mother listened, but their father and their nona seemed to have thoughts neither were fully sharing. Their father had made some crack about her following some pipe dream and Malone had to bite his tongue from telling him all dreams are that. Malone's was and sure he was living out of his car, but he was making decent money and staying busy. It was a seedy business, but it was doing him good.

"I think it went alright, Hail," he says gently, honestly with a small shrug of his shoulders, "I think we're both under fire right now for doing what we want to do. It'll never be Pasqualli's at its height like the old man wants us to worry about. He wants us elbow deep in that place and neither of us wanna server pasta for the rest of our lives."

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hailey wishes she didn't feel so insecure , but it's all so deeply rooted within her. at least she knows tony won't judge her -- but also won't lie. maybe soften some blows , but he'll tell her what's what. she looks at him now , hands still together , but slowing as she listens. nods. " yeah , i guess you're right , " she offers him a sorta weak smile. for all the shit she gives him , it’s mostly in good fun. in reality , she admires that her brother is following his own path and doing what brings him… joy ? does theater bring her joy ?

" it's just--“ she starts , but feels that usual uncertainty “ no it's stupid. " for a moment she just pouts , tucking her hands under her thigh. then , because she can’t not make things worse , the words seem to bubble up of their own accord. “ what if they’re right ? about me , i mean. it’s not like any of my work has paid off. professor hidgens hates me. no , that’s not right. to hate me would mean he thinks strongly about me at all. i’m like a flea , and not just to him. to all of them ! ”

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@workinboystm sent " don't just sit there, move. "

she hadn't meant to be in his , or anyone's way , as she sits on the stairs of the old starlight theater. she's made an arrangement with the janitorial staff , that they'll let her in half an hour before working hours to practice with the old , slightly out of tune piano in the theater. it's a deal she's eternally grateful for , trying to hone her singing skills so that next audition she can really blow anyone the director away. she isn't exactly expecting said director to , well , be here. his words are like adrenaline straight to the heart ( and fear to the gut ).

" i'm so sorry , sir , " she scrambles and scurries , like a mouse caught with an illicit crumb , and stubs her toe hard on a step. wincing , she stands there , pressed as close to the railing as she can as to not be in his way. she hates him. but she hates herself more. there's a moment where she considers just slipping away with the hopes he'll forget all about her. but her need to be helpful , for him to like her , is too strong. " it's not open yet , professor hidgens sir. "

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✱ ˚｡⋆ ↪ MAKING DEMANDS ... [ REMASTERED ] ( a collection of various original dialogue prompts centered around posing requests / demands. adjust phrasing / gendered terms as necessary. )

memorize my coffee order, already!

quit fidgeting, you look suspicious.

stop comparing yourself, it's pointless.

give yourself a minute, [ name ]. you need rest.

don't move ... a single muscle.

can you teach me how to do that?

order room service – let's be lazy today.

pull out your ID, they card everyone here.

pack light, we'll be walking for awhile.

stop second guessing yourself.

don't say another word.

show me what you've been working on.

we're already late, can you hurry?!

we don't have time for this, [ name ].

just take the compliment, okay?

don't you dare just leave me here.

quit being so stubborn about this.

relax, i've got everything handled.

turn up the music! i love this song.

take my jacket, i'm not asking.

give me your hand, let's take a walk.

order whatever you want, it's my treat.

stop picking fights when you're tired.

meet me tonight ... our spot.

loosen up, quit being so serious all the time.

stay awake, you might have a concussion.

just let yourself be happy for once.

you have to stop sabotaging yourself.

tell me why you're really here.

drop your [ weapon / gun / knife ]!

quit trying to change the subject.

just breathe with me for a minute. in, out.

follow me and stay close.

just be yourself, [ name ]. that's all i want.

call me when you get home safe.

don't beg,  it's pathetic.

stop trying to fix everyone else's problems.

can you  [ tie / zip ]  this for me?

stop lying to me.  tell me what you did.

put that down,  you don't know what it is.

tell me what you're thinking right now.

stay quiet until i figure this out.

tell me something i don't know about you.

come dance with me.

get out of my sight.

wear the [ item ] i bought you tonight.

take my arm, those heels look dangerous.

let me drive – you can enjoy the scenery.

can you stop hovering?

wait ...! hold still, i want to take a picture.

keep your hands where i can see them.

stop pretending you know what's going on.

find a first-aid kit.  quickly!

you can't tell anyone what you saw.

take a nap, i'll wake you for dinner.

keep your voice down, they'll hear us.

don't you dare lie to me.

take the scenic route, we're not in a rush.

tell me a story from when you were little.

answer your phone when i call you.

give me your jacket, i'm freezing.

don't get yourself killed.

tell me what you see when you look at yourself.

tell me what you see when you look at me.

stop being so modest about your achievements!

leave them to me,  just go.

just admit that you love me.

just admit that you hate me.

come here,  let me look at you.

don't listen to them, they don't know what they're talking about.

[ name ],  don't make me do this.

drop your  [ weapon ].

stay here and wait for my signal.

don't just sit there,  move.

take this and run,  don't let anyone have it.

pretend you're my  [ partner / gf / bf ].

don't look , you'll give us away.

stay with me, don't drift off.

stop pretending like you care.

go make sure the coast is clear.

take this with you.  it's a good luck charm.

don't tell anyone about this.

if anybody asks about today,  lie.

stop looking at me like that.

tell me you love me.

just kiss me,  already.

talk to me in [ language ].

keep your eyes on the road.

stop crying and calm down.

give me one chance to explain.

come with me.  there's so much we could do.

wear the  [ dress / tie / item ]  i gave you tonight.

show me how you like to be touched.

hold my hand.

kiss me,  make it look real.

look at me.  how many fingers am i holding up?

[ name ] ... will you marry me?

just slow down for a minute.  what's going on?

take a deep breath,  you need to calm down.

get out of here,  [ name ]!

draw your weapon.

go rest.  i'm not asking.

take a step back.

keep your promise for once.

quit assuming you know what i'm thinking.

give me a straight answer.

be polite to our guests.

look me in the eye and say that again.

put your feelings aside for a moment.

keep close to me.

here,  let me see that.

look up at the sky.

run ... run and don't stop!

get out of here,  i don't want to see you right now.

stand up,  this isn't over yet.

close your eyes and count to ten.

keep your head down and keep moving.

[ name ],  let me past.

listen carefully to what i'm about to say.

don't just stare, come in.

stop laughing, this isn't funny.

take this and hide it from me.

don't make a sound.

the sidewalk is slippery, give me your hand.

quit causing problems everywhere you go.

just admit that you don't know what you're doing.

stop right there, i mean it.

don't say that name aloud.

just trust me, okay?

stop acting so childish.

call the police.  now.

tell me you love me, even if it's not real.

take a good hard look.

stop the car,  [ name ].

let me walk you to your [ door / car ].

almost done, just give me five more minutes!

don't make eye contact.

stay out of trouble.

let me see that beautiful smile again.

just do it already,  we've waited long enough.

hold me tight,  and never let me go.

finish what you started.

tell me what you know.

quit being so melodramatic.

just stay away from me.

turn around.  slowly.

don't be scared.

put it down before somebody gets hurt.

stop pretending , i'm tired of the pretending.

grab me my  [ item ],  will you?

don't make assumptions.

put this over it to stop the bleeding.

get to safety! i'll be right behind you!

stay the night, i hate sleeping alone.

wipe that look off your face.

keep an eye on them.

look at yourself in the mirror.

eat.  you haven't touched your food in days.

[gumshoetm]

Dinner was great. Sunday nights with the Malones was always a good one even if their father had a choice few things to say about Tony's profession. He knew it wasn't the most honest work and was down right dirty with the way he sneaked about, but... he was good at. He had an income, had a steady flow of clients, and a real sense of who he was despite what anyone else might say. He was glad at whatever point it was when the conversation flipped from Tony to Hailey, asking about her job and her roommates. He listened quietly as he scooped food into his mouth, eyes flicking to his sister every so often then over to where their Nona was watching with harsh intent. He wondered if Hailey had told them yet about her stage name situation, but he doesn't bring it up. He's not an asshole. He just spoke when he needed to and felt it was necessary, otherwise he let Hailey stand in the figurative spotlight with their parents. When dinner concluded he said his goodbyes to everyone before venturing out into the cold to get to his car, immediately crawling in to get it going so it would warm up.

He was rubbing his hands together in their gloved state when he heard the muffled sound of Hailey calling to him. He turned his head just as she stepped up to tap at his window. He rolled it down just a bit to catch what she was saying before giving a quick nod, "Yeah, yeah. Get in before you freeze." He brought the window back and reached for his car's heater settings. It would take a minute for it to actually start feeling warm, but he was confident it'd be fine soon enough. As soon as Hailey was settled in the passenger seat he gave her a tentative, almost pitiful grin, "Roommate bail on ya?"

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thank god he hadn't left already. tony doesn't have to tell her twice , hailey practically runs over to the passenger seat , slamming the door shut as fast as humanly possible. the heat hasn't done much yet , but it's enough to be shielded from the winter wind. " thanks , you're a real lifesaver , " she smiles over at her brother , rubbing her hands together to try and get some warmth back in them. however , her smile fades at his question. " she must have forgot , " her eyes are looking straight ahead as she shrugs. that weird , noodling feeling in her gut is back. different from the other feeling she often gets in her gut , but no less persistent. for a moment , she's quiet. then , softly , she asks , " do you think the dinner went okay ? "

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who: hailey & tony ( @gumshoetm ) where: outside the malone family' home

hailey squints through the darkness , straining to see if any car slows and turns into the drive-way. she's been waiting for , well , a while and even in her gloves , her fingers are beginning to freeze. okay sure , martha hadn't ever confirmed that she would pick hailey up from dinner , but she also hadn't said she wouldn't. rocking back and forth on her heels , she tries to ignore the little voice in her head calling her a total idiot for assuming that anyone martha would give enough of a crap about her to do her a favor. she knows that she could always go back into the house and crash with her parents , just like she knows her dad would drive her home in the morning. but there was something so... embarrassing about that. like an ultimate defeat. there is , of course , always the other option. swallowing what little pride she has left , hailey's eyes dart towards her brother's car. what the heck ?

" hey tone ! wait up-- " she runs up to the vehicle , waving her half-frozen hands through the cold winter air. even if she isn't thrilled about the reputation he's gained through his work , anything's better than running home to mommy and daddy just because her friend flaked ( what is she ? 12 ? ). she scrunches her face against the cold and taps on the window. " i think i need a ride back to the apartment. "

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full name ⸻ hailey malone dilmore occupation ⸻ waitress at pasqualli's sexuality ⸻ bisexual pronouns ⸻ she/her height ⸻ 5' 3" notable features ⸻ hailey has an over-eager demeanor which outshines the usually safe and bland outfits she wears.

positive traits ⸻ go-getter, ambitious, passionate negative traits ⸻ vindictive, people-pleaser, insecure aesthetics ⸻ tightly scribbled notes cover the page of a script, a phantom of the opera baseball cap, smiling through the pain biggest fear(s) ⸻ never getting the chance to prove herself

BIO ⸻

hailey has always dreamed of seeing her name in lights, but the best she's gotten so far is her misspelled name listed among the ensemble and understudies of the hatchetfield players. surrounded by friends who don't really care about her and family that doesn't really understand her , hailey keeps auditioning with the hopes that one day someone will see her for who she truly is: A STAR ! or is she ? not even hailey is quite sure anymore...