Filthy & Rich

Alexander "Ace" Mercier - 17 - Senior - Popular

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Ace’s Final Chapter

Ace knew this was the right decision, deep deep down, even if he’d begged his parents to change their minds. According to Edwin Mercier, Alexander had lost his way and was beginning to put the family reputation at risk, not that Ace entirely cared what his father thought about him anymore. This was when the decision arose that Ace should be sent away to get extra counselling away from Evanston where he couldn’t cause any more trouble for the Mercier name. Of course, all the Mercier’s would deny that Ace had gone away to receive ‘help’ and instead created the story that he was away on an early internship in NYC, but Ace had already told everyone important to him the truth.

There was something different about this situation, it was like Ace had been given a second chance. Maybe getting away from Evanston would be good for him, would give him a new outlook on life. Ace felt as though there were very few things which tied him to this town now, but he knew Raf and Gasp would understand why he had to leave. He think they’d known he’d have to leave for a while now, Raf definitely had, he’d always been under the impression that getting away from Edwin would be better for Ace than anything else. Maybe one day Ace would agree.

Picking up his suitcase, Ace glanced around his room, he didn’t know when he’d be back and he was almost glad for that. There were so many memories the room held, good and bad, it was almost strange that he would be leaving them behind. It only took him a second to dwell on that thought before he was out the door and down the stairs; he didn’t want to change his mind on this, he didn’t want to run back to Raf and sleep on his sofa for the rest of the year, he wanted to change.

So this was it for Ace, maybe one day he’d be back to Evanston, but for now this was the end.

So I imagine you’ve all gathered by now that Ace is no longer going to involved in this roleplay, the admins and I have agreed that Ace’s time here has come to a close. I have really enjoyed roleplaying as Ace, he is a character who has made my time here such fun! Of course I will still be here with Ryder and maybe one day soon I’ll pick up another character. 

I kept this short and sweet.

Thank you for responding to Ace so wonderfully over the past year.

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rafael-fucking-valdez:

gasparddawson:

Letting out a small laugh, he nodded slowly. “Y-yeah.. I know. I just… I dont exactly have a lot of f-friends and I didnt want you to think i was a nutcase. I w-worried you guys you would stop hanging out with me.” It was hard to explain and sounded stupid when he said it. Nodding though, he gave a quick smile. “Really? I just…. I j-just worried people would u-use it against me if they knew. The b-bullying only makes it worse… possibly is the r-r-reason I even do it in the first place, you know.” 

@rafael-fucking-valdez·

Raf sat up, hands hanging from his bent kneecaps, “Man, why does number of friends count? Seriously, everyone is always talkin’ about that shit. I have about six people in my life that I actually enjoy talking to, and even then- look at us, we gotta get high as fuck to enjoy it.” He laughed, clearly baked. It was true though, Raf didn’t like the whole “must have friends in order to be someone” concept. “Don’t let ‘em. If they say shit you make sure they know what the outcome is. Don’t let anyone fuck with you, dude.” Raf never had that problem so of course he thought this topic was simple. 

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“Fuck the bullies, let me know who they are and I’ll sort it out,” Ace muttered. “Gasp, you shouldn’t worry about what other people think. I know it’s easier said than done but just give a try of not giving a fuck. People say a lot worse things about me, the only person who should matter is you. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise,” he shrugged, stretching his arms as he spoke. Ace had once cared entirely about his image and he’d come to learn people are going to make their own judgements either way. 

{ @gasparddawson· }

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gasparddawson:

Nodding at the bottle, Gaspard forced a quick smile before cooing down at his little sister as she began to make a few noises. “I d-d-dont. Shes my sister.” He replied after a moment, smiling softly as she shifted to reach out for Ace. “Well th-thanks. Ive j-just not been sleeping well. Its f-f-fine.” He added taking a small step closer to the other boy as Isolde grabbed the others shirt. 

“Oh shit, totally thought you’d had a child dumped on you for a second,” Ace laughed. “Not sleeping well? Shit dude, well if you ever need a place to stay to get away from the kid let me know.” Ace looked down at the baby who had grabbed his shirt and grinned. “She likes me apparently.” 

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text ✉️ alexander

autumn: ugh, i swear i don't know what that huge office is for if he insists on having all of his business meetings at our kitchen table. i came downstairs one morning in only my robe just to have four fifty somethings gawking at me from behind their laptops.

autumn: and they ate all of the eggs benedict and grapefruit

autumn: what can a girl do in an hour, alexander? i need an extra thirty minutes at least.

ace: yeah tell me about it

ace: how disgusting, i don't understand why he can't just do all his business meetings somewhere else.

ace: fine, but only bc i'm probs gonna be late anyways

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text ✉️ alexander

autumn: what kinds of questions? tell them to mind their business.

autumn: but way ahead of you. i'm in the mood for an unagi roll.

ace: can't be assed for the disagreement, i'd rather just avoid it

ace: that sounds good to me

ace: i'll be home in like an hour, be ready

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thedonovanmcgovern:

Donovan had to physically restrain herself from jumping the railing and just shaking him. “No one’s saying you can’t do that, you fucking imbecile. But running around here acting like you’re untouchable, that you’re above being sorry and pretending what you did didn’t happen? People see you as a monster because you choose to act like one, not because you are one. You can’t blame people for not forgiving you when you’ve done nothing to prove you’re worthy of being forgiven. You can’t just be sorry and then take it back when you realize saying I’m sorry isn’t the end all, be all of people hating you.”

“Hmm,” Ace couldn’t help but smile as the girl went off on one huge rant. He’d always had a problem with admitting he was in the wrong, this wasn’t an exception. There was a part deep deep down inside him which wished he was more remorseful, but he’d always been told by his Dad that to admit you are wrong, is to admit you are inferior and that is worse than being guilty. “Are you going to go upstairs or are you planning on lingering for a while?”

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thedonovanmcgovern:

“The thing about feeling sorry is that you don’t fucking try to do it. You just feel it, even if nobody forgives you because what you did was fucking awful.”

“Exactly, what’s the point? I can’t be assed to run around begging for everyone’s forgiveness, I’d rather just sit her eating my chips, drinking beer.” 

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thedonovanmcgovern:

Donovan shook her head. “You can leave Evanston behind, but you’ll always be stuck with the things that you did in it. There’s no escaping your demons, Ace.” She made it halfway up the stairs before she was over being borderline civil. “Also, I might be stuck here, but at least I’m not a rapist. Not exactly something you can say, huh?” Glancing down at the chips in her hand, she suddenly decided to toss them to him. “Keep them. I’ve suddenly lost my appetite.”

“I tried feeling sorry about what I did and guess what it didn’t make anything better. So I’m over it, I don’t care anymore. It’s easier for me,” he nodded. “Whatever kid.” Ace sat back in his chair, catching the chips with a smirk. 

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frenchboyinevanston:

Elijah practically held his breath as the two guys peered down the alley but he didn’t say anything until the other came back from hiding, and he looked up at him hesitantly. “What did you do?”

“Nothing illegal, they just don’t like me,” Ace nodded, quickly changing the subject. “You're not from around here, right? Are you on holiday or something?”

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text ✉️ alexander

autumn: no comment

autumn: u know i'm right

ace: no comment

ace: do you wanna eat out tonight? think dad's got his stupid ass friends over and i can't deal with their questions.

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thedonovanmcgovern:

“Raf was there like a reliable human being. He probably filmed it.” She popped her own chip in her mouth. She didn’t need his approval or reassurance, nor did she need him to have the facts straight, but while she was dropping truth bombs: “I don’t hate you, Ace.” It was said with such sincerity that it couldn’t be anything but true. It’s when she tilted her head and narrowed her eyes at him that should have alerted him to the fact that there was more to her statement. “I almost feel bad for you, and that is just…so much worse.”

“I’ll ask him for the tape later,” Ace stated, in a bored tone. “I don’t feel bad for me, I’m over that now. I’m rich, I’m hot, I can do whatever the fuck I want- I’m living the life. I can move wherever I want to get away from my problems, unfortunately for you, you’re stuck here for life. You’ve got nothing going for you, you’re just gonna live a sad little existence. Have fun with that kid.” 

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jamieheader:

Jamie seemed sympathetic, concerned, thoughts darkened by worry, when he was about to speak next. “Who hurt you so much that all the spontaneous functions of your brain got erased overnight? How bad can it be?”

“I’m still spontaneous just not with you Jamie,” Ace stated, with a shake of his head. “I can’t get into anymore trouble, I’ll get thrown back inside. Although for some reason that seems more appealing than High School right now.” 

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text ✉️ alexander

autumn: mom and dad should've given you up for adoption when they had the chance

autumn: listen to yourself defending them. i know you lost your popularity, didn't think you lost your edge too..

autumn: whatevs, it's not like you won't be driving me around in it anyway

ace: aw but you'd miss me too much

ace: whatever

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wildchildmia:

“And why do you deserve that? Why should I, and everyone else, ignore what you did? I can’t pretend that you aren’t ‘creepy Ace’  as you put it because that’s who you are” Mia crossed her arms and stared at him coldly. “I don’t want you to help me. I’m fine.”

“Fine,” Ace nodded. “Whatever, I’ll leave you be Mia.”

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text ✉️ alexander

autumn: literally if you let that streetrat anywhere near my lufas..

autumn: that doesn't change the fact that they're beneath you. and please, jenna adores me.

autumn: for going to jail???

ace: i thought you wouldn't mind

ace: you don't even know them, you just know their reputation

ace: for being awesome

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