Welcome to Aurora Bay, [ELEANOR CARYS ALCOTT]! I couldn’t help but notice you look an awful lot like [KRISTINE FROSETH]. You must be the [TWENTY-EIGHT] year old [LIBRARIAN AT AURORA BAY LIBRARY]. Word is you’re [AMICABLE] but can also be a bit [NAIVE] and your favorite song is [THE PROPHECY BY TAYLOR SWIFT]. I also heard you’ll be staying in [OCEAN CREST APARTMENTS]. I’m sure you’ll love it! // @aurorabayaesthetic
CHARACTER BASICS
NAME: eleanor carys alcott
NICKNAME: elle
AGE: twenty-seven
DATE OF BIRTH: july 6, 1997
ZODIAC SIGN: cancer
GENDER & PRONOUNS: cisfemale, she/her
ORIENTATION: heterosexual
STATUS: single
HEIGHT: 5′5″
OCCUPATION: librarian at aurora bay library
NEIGHBORHOOD: ocean crest apartments
QUICK FACTS
elle pretty much lived her whole life in aurora bay since her parents moved to this coastal town when she was around five years old--her parents who have their roots in europe initially came to the place as tourists but they ended up falling in love with the place and decided to settle down here instead. nonetheless, they're always travelling due to their careers and they barely have time for their children. instead, elle and her older sibling were always left with nannies.
vying for the affections of her parents, eleanor has been an overachiever growing up. all she did was try, try, try even if it didn't exactly come naturally to the girl. she was diligent and hardworking since she wasn't intellectually smart like her older sibling. however, it neither pleases or displeases them--they were simply indifferent towards it. nonetheless, she tried not to show her disappointment and kept hiding behind a positive attitude all the time.
she was the type of girl who always had a smile on her face, trying to lighten up the mood around her. she had a number of friends from school, but she only had a few close friends since she can also be a little distant and has a tendency to keep people at arm's length.
since both of her parents are lawyers, elle thought of following in their footsteps when she was younger. but she slowly realized that path was not hers to take. voluminous readings were not meant for her though she enjoys the company of books, mostly fiction for her to escape. definitely the type of girl who has her head on the clouds and spends a lot of time daydreaming. she ended up taking a degree in library science in the local college in aurora bay and is now working as a librarian.
elle is also fond of playing the piano and may seem childish at heart. she loves the idea of love and easily gets way in over her head when it comes to romance and daydreaming different scenarios in her head before something even starts. the girl is a hopeless romantic--emphasis on the hopeless. she wants a love that's straight out of movie screens since she never witnessed that with her parents growing up.
she's also an animal lover, but she doesn't own any pets yet because she's not sure if she can handle that kind of responsibility yet. however, she does volunteer in seaside rescue from time to time
her other hobbies includes baking and delivering baked goods to her neighbors. she is not that good of a cook and has been dubbed to make inedible food.
elle has been living in aurora bay all her life, but she left around march 2024 to study elsewhere to get a graduate degree on archives. or at least, that's what she says, but really, she just needed some time away from home and go to a place where nobody knew her. as cliche as it may sound, she just needed to find herself. she returned to aurora bay on april 2025.
always a work in progress so i may be adding stuff here from now and then.
CURRENT CONNECTIONS
roommates with @lauraine-cortes
best friends with @kcte
good friends with @thelizaxevans
was in a secret relationship with @trcvis back in high school
dated @cian-cadwalader briefly but he ended up ghosting her
WANTED CONNECTIONS
her older sibling
friends and acquaintances? perhaps even a close friend or a best friend. we could just plot things out on how it came to be
childhood friends since she's lived in aurora bay her whole life
some kind of frenemy? the two always bicker and probably butts head a lot of times but they would actually do anything for each other?
actual enemies where they detest each other? could be exes or they just don't sit right with each other.
a high school sweetheart/her first love?
also childhood best friend/skinny love kind of thing?
probably some exes? she just wants to be loved but she can be too much. they could be in good terms/bad terms
bumble/hinge matches because she's not using tinder
an unrequited thing as well where she keeps on flirting with your muse but they probably just see her like an annoying little sister or something
flirtationships/will they won't they/a situationship kind of thing
an older sibling figure? they could have just taken her under their wing
bad influences or someone she can be a good influence to
also a roommate please. baby didn't want to live off of her parents' money which is why she's in the cheapest apartments while her parents live in aurora bay drive
more angst and all the cute connections pls.
but just give this a like and i will slide into your inbox so we could just plot some stuff out.
"Exactly," Victoria hummed as she glanced down at her drink, it was nearly time for another. "There's always gonna be one left out too, don't you think? Like you think about it when you hang out with two other people, sometimes, someone's left out and not always but I imagine in a relationship it would be worse." The brunette shook her head to shake the thoughts away. "Oh well, more power too them. Did you come with anyone tonight?" @gcldrushed
" i'd hate to make anyone feel left out-- " eleanor began, then trailed off, her thoughts catching up with her words. it was such a reflex really, this need to make everyone feel included, comfortable. she shook it off with a small smile. " i’m here with my roommate, but i kind of lost her in the crowd, " she added, glancing around briefly before her gaze settled back on her friend. " how about you? " noticing victoria’s nearly empty glass, elle nodded towards it with a playful raise of her brow. " shall we grab another drink? gotta make that entrance fee worth it with the drinks and food, at least. " // @victoriaxsanchez
marco was all for pride since he discovered his own bisexuality. he'd always try and participate and enjoy himself. today working where he did was pride on it's own being an lgbqt+ bar. as people enjoyed themselves, he'd converse some and even dancing a bit behind the bar, just having a good time, even while at work. walking up close to the bar top as someone approached to make sure to hear them perfectly over the music. giving a nod once she ordered. "same one or want a different kind this time?" he asked as he got her cup in his hand ready, wearing a bright smile on his face.
eleanor opened her mouth to say the same one, but stopped herself just in time. she always played it safe--even with drinks. but tonight, something about the energy in the bar made her pause. what was the harm in trying something different? she pressed her lips together thoughtfully, eyes scanning the menu one more time. still, she can't decide on one. with a small grin, she looked back at the bartender. " how about the bartender’s choice? " she responded, leaning in a little over the bar. " still non-alcoholic, though, please, " she chuckled slightly, brushing a bit of hair from her face as she glanced around the area. " is it always this lively here? "
So much for a quick escape, he thought. He'd seen Eleanor coming, and hatched a plan to be able to slide past her in a hurried rush, not wanting to have that awkward conversation where he looks at her and remembers what their youth had been like.
"Uh, thanks." He said, as he took the wipes with his unsullied hand. With his other, he extended it toward her, not wanting to be rude and refuse her attempts at cleaning him up. "Maybe if they cleaned this building once in awhile... there's probably more spiders and rodents than tenants in this joint."
honestly, eleanor was trying, really trying, not to let him get to her anymore. she didn't want things between them to be awkward, but it always seem like it is whenever they bumped into each other. so, she couldn't blame him if he wanted to quickly escape from her. maybe she should have been better in reading cues, but she never is.
when he extended his hand, elle sprayed some sanitizer on him his palm without letting their skin touch. travis will always be her first love and that would always mean something, but she didn't want to reopen old wounds.
but when he reminded her about the spiders and rodents in the building, eleanor groaned, a small grimace tugging at her lips as she shook her head. " please don't remind me. i swear i saw a rat as big as a cat last week in the hallway, " she muttered under her breath, a chill going through her spine since she's never been a fan of rats. spiders she doesn't mind but rats terrify her. // @trcvis
“ yeah a few things. I feel a bit like life completely went upside down the minute I left high school “ which had been the truth. But in a way that most people didn’t experience. She went from wanting to plan the wedding of her dreams into having tomato through years of court proceedings. It was the worst way to grow up in her opinion. “ honestly though why is it always the janitors closet. The teachers lounge at least has a couch “ @gcldrushed
" i guess life wasn't better after high school after all? sorry to hear about that, " the brunette offered sincerely even though she has no idea what the girl went through. however, she can still sympathize because life doesn't always go as planned. with another chuckle slipping past her lips, she considered the question for a moment before asking, " maybe they have cctvs in the teacher's lounge now? i or maybe they just like the thrill of cramped spaces. " // @justxjuno
Living in California had done wonders for her being more confident in herself. For a long time after leaving home, she glanced away whenever she saw a pretty woman passing her on the sidewalk. She turned away when someone flirted with her—be it a man or a woman. Now it was easier for her to look at a woman dressed in a beautiful gown at prom and the only thing she felt was intimidated. "Your thing also seems really interesting. I'm sorry I missed it." She turned her attention back to her friend. "I don't know. I've only ever seen prom on movies and television. We're adults though, seems like a strange thing to add when most of us are just here to have some fun."
" nahh, it's alright. i'm just being nosy with other people's business, " eleanor added with a chuckle, fully aware that she's spent more time people-watching than actually enjoying the prom herself. it was a bad habit of hers really, always sitting on the sidelines and just observing the stories unfold instead of living them. but when holland admitted that she'd only seen prom on movies and television, elle raised a curious brow. " wait--is this your first prom? " the brunette asked her, holding out her arm for her to take. " in that case, i think we should do less talking and more dancing. " // @hollandbrights
"If we're being honest between the two of ourselves, I think she actually wanted people to see," Presley sighs as she glances over at her mother's antics, a line forming in her brow as they furrow with embarrassment.
"What's the point of paying one of the best plastic surgeons in the world for a boob job if you don't want people looking at them, right?"
" really? why would anyone want a wardrobe malfunction? " the brunette asked tentatively, her voice laced with confusion. her gaze flicked back toward presley's mom who was trying to fix said wardrobe malfunction, then back to the blonde beside her. surely no one would intentionally put themselves in that kind of situation, right? but at the same time, eleanor wasn’t about to argue. presley knew her mother better than anyone, after all.
" i mean--people can see them through her clothes especially when she's wearing that kind of dress? " // @presleyfarrow
With Liza's maternity leave finally coming to an end, she was excited to get back to work and start baking again outside of her own kitchen. But more than that, she'd been having ideas for months now to start teaching others as well and she bit her lip as she thought about it, glancing to the person next to her, "Would it be a dumb idea to try and host baking 101 classes?" She asked, "Like for adults, but maybe even a kid one...."
it's been a while since the two of them got to hang out since liza's been busy and elle was just starting to settle back again, but she was happy to see her friends once more. but being together again felt easy, like no time had passed at all. when the blonde mentioned her new idea, elle's eyes lit up, the corners crinkling with excitement. " i think that sounds like a great idea, liz. you’d be an amazing teacher and i’ll definitely show up for one of those classes, " she encouraged her with a wide smile. // @thelizaxevans
"Do you think the cinnamon pretzel bites could be counted as dinner?" Addison had her eyes on the pretzel cart far longer than what could've been considered normal, but it truly felt as if it was slowly calling her name all afternoon. "Girl dinner, you know."
" i think pancakes count as dinner, so i'm not sure if i'm the best person to ask that if you're trying to eat healthy. however, if you just need some affirmation that they could count as dinner, then you've got the right person, " eleanor chirped in with a grin since she was thinking of getting some pretzel bites as well, but the ones with cream cheese filling. " i say go for it? " // @addisonxoconnell
closed for: @gcldrushed
location: carnival ( in line for the freak out ride)
"...Are we sure this is the one we wanna do?" Gianna asked as she watched the ride swing back and forth as the claws rotate as well. They were the next in line and while she enjoyed a good thrill, this ride was making her just slightly nervous.
" now that you've mentioned it... " eleanor trailed off as her eyes darted back on the ride in front of them. honestly, she wasn't sure what has gotten into her for even suggesting this ride since she's not exactly a huge thrillseeker and would rather stick to something less dangerous like a carousel. " maybe we should try some of the games first? " // @giannasutherland
Sully was making his way through the crowds and trying to find his sister. Summer told him to meet him here because she wanted to take Sers to her first pride which Sully really wanted to take pictures of but the crowds were kind of a lot to deal with and Sully was not the most social of beings. “ kind of wish I was taller right now “ he replied before bumping into the person next to him. “ shit sorry. I swear I was trying to watch where I was going “ he admitted. “ you wouldn’t happen to see a woman who looks like me with a little girl on her shoulders who also looks a lot like me “ he asked. His sentence may have been just a little too wordy in that moment
the pride march was one of the things elle has been consistent in attending especially if she's in town for the activity and she wasn't about to miss this one either. clad in a colorful shirt and a pair of faded denim shorts, she had a pride flag painted on her cheek as she searched the crowd for her friends. a little distracted and not watching where she was going, she accidentally bumped into someone " oh sorry-- " she blurted out in apology, taking a step back from them.. " it's quite alright--i wasn't looking where i was going either. and i'm afraid not, there's like hundreds of people here. have you tried calling them? " // @sullivanxshaw
eleanor felt like a kid once again as she stood on the carnival grounds with a stick of cotton candy in hand, surrounded by the cheerful sounds everywhere. in front of her, the ferris wheel loomed tall with its lights casting a kaleidoscope of colors against the night sky as it turned slowly. she watched it for a moment, a small smile tugging at her lips before admitting quietly, " i can't even remember the last time i rode one. it must have been in high school or something. " after watching the gently creaking wheel, she glanced at the person next to her as she asked them curiously, " do you think it's safe? "
eleanor always felt a little out of place when it comes to parties like these, but after the pride march, her colleagues insisted they go out to celebrate and she didn't have the heart to say no to them. but now, they were all out in dance floor while while she lingered by their table, quietly observing them with her empty glass in hand. with a soft sigh, she moved through the crowd towards the bar and upon reaching the counter, she raised her voice slightly over the music. " hi! can i get another mocktail, please? " she wasn’t planning to drink, there was still that 5K run tomorrow, and the last thing she needed was a hangover.
though her collection of unread books is ever growing, eleanor couldn't keep herself from looking for more especially for the best pride books they have on display at the bookshop. her eyes landed on a title she's heard praised countless times, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo. she picked it up, running her fingers over the plastic covering it. elle turned slightly to the blonde next to her, holding up the book as she asked them with a sheepish smile tugging on her lips, " have you ever read this one? i've been meaning to, but I keep putting it off. "
"Ergh, oh god!" Travis said, as he lifted his hands up to reveal some sort of sticky substance that had attached itself to him. He attempted to shake it off, however, it had no effect.
"What the hell is this?" He questioned the other. "If this is shit, I'm actually going to pass out. Please tell me you've got some wipes or disinfectant on you."
sometimes, eleanor forgets that she lives in the same apartment building with him until they bump into each other in said building.
" what the heck, travis? please don't tell me you've ruined some poor spider's web, " the brunette responded with a chuckle slipping past her lips as she shook her head. luckily for him, she was just getting back from her shift so she had her bag with her. pulling out some wipes, she handed them over to him before reaching out to grab her alcohol spray. " here--let me spray some on you first. " // @trcvis
"Oh, come on," Alfie encourages, not buying that even a straight-A student could get through their entire high school tenure without gaining at least one interesting story to share from that time.
"Humour me, you have to have at least time when you did something you shouldn't have. Glanced at someone else's paper during a test? Told a lie to get an extension on some homework? Nothing at all?"
" i would never cheat on a test, " eleanor told him adamantly, feigning shock that they would even suggest such a thing. pursing her lips together, her eyes darted back to the bulletin board in front of them as she read through the announcements.
" well--i did date someone secretly, " she whispered under her breath, pausing for a second before clarifying, " or well, they didn't really want anyone to know that we were together. we never even attended prom together. " so much for an interesting high school story. " now, it's your turn. " // @alfiearmstrongs
“ oh definitely. And that’s not really a bad thing though is it? We all wanna recapture some part of our youth” she said glancing around. Damn she had a million stories following her tonight but to be honest she didn’t want to do anything hard hitting and more to the point mentioning how prom has a way of taking us all back. “ maybe that was where they would go before ? You never now that or all the other rooms are taken “ @gcldrushed
" i guess you're right about that. is there anything in particular that you miss about yours? " eleanor asked them curiously with a little tilt of her head. life was definitely a lot easier back then, when pretty much all she cared about was getting good grades. " i can see your point, but maybe we should go farther away from the janitor's closet before we start hearing unseemingly noises, " she jested with a chuckle as she took a step back. // @justxjuno
