Grimwood is a 21+ semi plotless rp based in New England in a small town where those plagued by spirits can find a safe haven, as well as anyone else just looking for a town tucked away from sight.
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status: open
acceptances: between 12 and 2 est
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writer count: 6
Welcome to Grimwood, Artemis! Please send your account in within 48 hours and take a peek at our checklist. We look forward to writing with you!
[ Joe Alwyn, cis man, he/him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ ANDREW ‘DREW’ PRESCOTT ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 2 ] days?. Let the record show you’re [ 34 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ FREELANCE (WRITING AGENT) ]. It’s been told you’re [ CHARMING and MYSTERIOUS ] but rumor has it you can also be [ FROSTY and WHOREISH ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ CHEESY HALLMARK CHRISTMAS MOVIES and LIPSTICK STAINS ON COLLARS] or when they hear [ I Think I Like You by The Band CAMINO ].
[ Chandler Kinney, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ HEATHER SOLAR ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 12 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 25 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ SOMETHING WICKED METAPHYSICAL SHOP (TAROT CARD READER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ OTHERWORLDLY and EXPERIMENTAL ] but rumor has it you can also be [ DITZY and FRIVOLOUS ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ COLORFUL SCARVES DRAPED OVER LAMPS and ALWAYS BURNING INCENSE ] or when they hear [ I Bet On Losing Dogs by Mitski ].
[ Owen Painter, nonbinary, he/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ JEDIDIAH ‘JET’ THOMPSON ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 8 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 27 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ REDACTED ]. It’s been told you’re [ DARING and PURSUASIVE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ NEEDY and UNTHINKING ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ REVVING YOUR ENGINE AT A STOP LIGHT and STILL HAVING TO SNEAK BEERS BECAUSE YOUR SIBLINGS SEE YOU AS A CHILD ] or when they hear [ Teenage Dirtbag by Wheatus ].
[ Elle Fanning, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ JINX JENNINGS ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 27 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 27 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ BLACK INK REVENGE (PIERCER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ FLIRTY and HONEST ] but rumor has it you can also be [ CRITICAL and EXPLOSIVE ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ BEING THE MOST FUCKABLE PERSON AT THE GROCERY STORE and AGGRESSIVE DAILY AFFIRMATIONS ] or when they hear [ Experiment On Me by Halsey ].
[ Kyle Gallner, cis man, he/him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ JULIAN ‘JULES’ THOMPSON ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 8 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 35 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ REDACTED ]. It’s been told you’re [ PROTECTIVE and METICULIOUS ] but rumor has it you can also be [ ARGUMENTATIVE and CRUDE ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ SKULKING AROUND A DARK ALLWEY WAY and DOING WHAT YOU CAN TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY TOGETHER ] or when they hear [ Bad Blood by Silence The City ]
[ Austin Butler, cis man, he/him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ VALO PEDERSON ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 4 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 34 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ GET UP AND GLOW DAY SPA (MASSAGE THERAPIST) ]. It’s been told you’re [ OPEN-MINDED and WELCOMING ] but rumor has it you can also be [ PLEADING and UNSENTIMENTAL ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ A JOINT TUCKED BEHIND YOUR EAR and SAYING MORE WITH YOUR HANDS THAN YOUR WORDS ] or when they hear [ Skeleton by The Front Bottoms ].
Welcome to Grimwood, Rachael! Please send your account in within 48 hours and take a peek at our checklist. We look forward to writing with you!
[ anna lambe, nonbinary, she/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ ARDEN LOOMIS ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TWENTY-FOUR ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 24 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ GET UP AND GLOW SPA (NAIL TECH) ]. It’s been told you’re [ SOCIABLE and CREATIVE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ METICULOUS and FUSSY ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ AN EXTENSIVE MAKEUP COLLECTION THAT IS WELL-LOVED and FACE GEMS ON A RANDOM TUESDAY AFTERNOON ] or when they hear [ SPACES by ONE DIRECTION ].
[ priscilla quintana, nonbinary, she/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ CADE MEDINA ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ FIFTEEN ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 33 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ RINK-O-RAMA (OWNER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ GIVING and PROTECTIVE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ TOUGH and NOSY ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ THE SOUND OF SKATES SLIDING ACROSS A HARDWOOD FLOOR and MUSIC THAT’S A LITTLE TOO LOUD TO HELP HYPE YOU UP ] or when they hear [ BAD REPUTATION by JOAN JETT & THE BLACKHEARTS ].
[ fred hechinger, nonbinary, he/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ DMITRI KOWALSKI ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TWENTY-SIX ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 26 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ THE YMCA (HOCKEY COACH AND PLAYER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ GOOFY and KIND ] but rumor has it you can also be [ CLUMSY and LAZY ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ BAGS OF FROZEN PEAS HELD UP TO HIS EYES TO PREVENT SWELLING and A STORY FOR EACH AND EVERY SCAR ] or when they hear [ MY FRIENDS OVER YOU by NEW FOUND GLORY ].
[ jacob anderson, cis man, he/him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ HUGO VINCENT ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ THIRTY-FIVE ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 35 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ BUTCHER ]. It’s been told you’re [ HOSPITABLE and ACCOMMODATING ] but rumor has it you can also be [ SUPERSTITIOUS and INHIBITED ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ WEEKEND VISITS TO THE CITY JUST TO ESCAPE FOR A WHILE and KEEPING THE SHOP OPEN LATE JUST BECAUSE HE CAN ] or when they hear [ (UN)LOST by THE MAINE ].
[ maika monroe, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ JEMIMA ‘JEM’ THOMPSON ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ EIGHT ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 32 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ SUDZ LAUNDROMAT (EMPLOYEE) ]. It’s been told you’re [ MATERNAL and PROTECTIVE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ SELF-DESTRUCTIVE and JEALOUS ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ STICKING CLOSELY TO HER BROTHERS and CHAIN SMOKING AS A MEANS OF DISTRACTION ] or when they hear [ OH LOVE! by WILLIAM BECKETT ].
[ chloe rose robertson, nonbinary, she/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ JUPITER PRESCOTT ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TWO ] days?. Let the record show you’re [ 23 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ UNEMPLOYED (FOR NOW)) ]. It’s been told you’re [ WITTY and SUPPORTIVE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ BLUNT and NAGGING ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ COLORFUL BANDAIDS ADORNING EVERY FINGER and INVITING HERSELF ON A ROAD TRIP ] or when they hear [ CLOSE TO YOU by GRACIE ABRAMS ].
[ rachel sennott, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ SHILOH KAHAN ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ THREE ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 30 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ NANNY ]. It’s been told you’re [ FUN-LOVING and SENTIMENTAL ] but rumor has it you can also be [ FLIRTATIOUS and NEEDY ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ NURSING A HANGOVER WHILE TRYING TO BE BRAVE ABOUT IT and LIVING A DOUBLE LIFE ] or when they hear [ I DON’T WANT TO BE by GAVIN DEGRAW ].
Have you heard that [ WENDY CROMWELL ] [ CAILEE SPAENY ], has been looking for their [ SIBLINGS (0/2) ] We’ve been told that they look like [ JENNY BOYD, MEGHANN FAHY, JACK MULHERN, GRANT GUSTIN, UTP ] and are around the age of [ 30-36 ]. Please let them know if you hear anything. [ EXMCRTIS DOES NEED TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ].
the cromwell family has been in town since it was founded; they’re descendants of the first witch to put a charm on grimwood
they’ve all lived their own lives and found their paths in life, but wendy chose to uphold the family legacy by embracing a pagan lifestyle and working with the founding families to make sure the land stays protected
wendy is the baby of the family, but has arguably taken on so much responsibility, she acts like she’s the eldest at times
this dynamic is pretty open to anything, but i really would love to discuss some ideas and whatnot beforehand
Have you heard that [ SAWYER FAUST ] [ LILI REINHART ], has been looking for their [ SIBLINGS (0/3) ] We’ve been told that they look like [ MARGOT ROBBIE, SAMARA WEAVING, VALTER SKARSGARD, UTP ] and are around the age of [ 28-35 ]. Please let them know if you hear anything. [ EXMCRTIS DOES NEED TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ].
pretty standard family; grimwood natives, two parents that were attentive and supportive, but not completely overbearing
sawyer falls somewhere in the middle of the brood, and she’s always kind of blended into the background and preferred it that way
her relationship with her siblings is quite positive with the majority, but i wouldn’t say no to a little bit of tension with at least one of them, just for the jollies
leaving this as open as possible just so we can do some plotting things
Have you heard that [ YALE CAMERON ] [ BRIE LARSON ], has been looking for their [ BANDMATES (0/3) ] We’ve been told that they look like [ BILLY MAGNUSSEN, DAN STEVENS, DAVID CASTANEDA, CLAYTON CARDENAS, UTP ] and are around the age of [ 35-40 ]. Please let them know if you hear anything. [ EXMCRTIS DOES NEED TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ].
a little punk band from outside of town, yale and her bandmates have been friends for as long as they could remember
started the band while still in school, playing only in garages and odd little underground venues until they started building a following
have toured on and off for years, have put out a few albums, and when yale settled down in grimwood, they didn’t hesitate to follow
were all living together up until yale got married, but she still spends too much time with them, as she considers them family
band is still unnamed because i wanna put our braincells together to see what we can cook up
Welcome to Grimwood, Pixie! Please send your account in within 48 hours and take a peek at our checklist. We look forward to writing with you!
[ Natalia Dyer, Cis-Female, She/Her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ Amber Rutherford ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 27 years ]. Let the record show you’re [ 27 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ bridal consultant at forget-me-not bridal & floral shop ]. It’s been told you’re [ GENTLE and INTELLIGENT ] but rumor has it you can also be [ SELF-DESTRUCTIVE and VOLATILE ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ Soft blankets and Crying yourself to sleep at night ] or when they hear [ Invitation by Ashnikko ft. Kodie Shane ].
[ Luke Newton, Cis-Male, He/Him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ Terrence Rutherford ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 27 Years ]. Let the record show you’re [ 27 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ Drama Teacher at grimwood school system ]. It’s been told you’re [ CREATIVE and PASSIONATE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ MELODRAMATIC and VAIN ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ Y2k Romcoms and Late night talks in the park ] or when they hear [ Little Red Corvette by Prince ].
Welcome to Grimwood, Artemis! Please send your account in within 48 hours and take a peek at our checklist. We look forward to writing with you!
[ Liana Liberato, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ CHANDLER VOS ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 30 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 30 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ MOONLIGHT MOTEL (HOUSEKEEPING) ]. It’s been told you’re [ HYPNOTIC and ACCESSABLE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ FEISTY and INTENSE ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ CONVENIENCE STORE RUNS AFTER LAST CALL and SHOCKING PEOPLE WITH YOUR VIDEO GAME SKILLS ] or when they hear [ Die For Me by A Day To Remember ].
[ Paul Dano, cis man, he/him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ CHRISTIAN CROMWELL ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 32 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 32 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ RINK-O-RAMA (MECHANIC) ]. It’s been told you’re [ MAGNETIC and FUN-LOVING ] but rumor has it you can also be [ IRRESPONSIBLE and AVOIDANT ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ BLACK BOX HAIR DYE and THE LINGERING SCENT OF CIGARETTES CLINGING TO YOUR JACKET ] or when they hear [ Forget by MARINA ].
[ Sophie Thatcher, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ JAGGER GATES ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 6 ] months?. Let the record show you’re [ 25 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ SPIN ME ROUND (EMPLOYEE) ]. It’s been told you’re [ PURSUASIVE and SELF-RELIANT ] but rumor has it you can also be [ SPITEFUL and DISHONEST ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ CUTTING YOUR HAIR IN THE BATHROOM AT 2 AM and BEING THE FIRST TO START A MOSH PIT ] or when they hear [ I Think I'm OKAY by mgk & YUNGBLUD ].
[ Jeremy Allen White, cis man, he/him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ CHRISTOPHER ‘KIP’ HARKNESS ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 7 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 34 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ EBBS & TIDE (BAKER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ INNOVATIVE and AMUSING ] but rumor has it you can also be [ MOODY and WOODEN ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ A SHORT FUSE and SHITTY KNUCKLE TATS DONE BY A FRIEND IN A BATHROOM AT A PARTY ] or when they hear [ This Means War by Marianas Trench ].
[ Hailee Steinfeld, nonbinary, they/she ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ MARLEY BURKE ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 12 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 28 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ THE SIREN’S SONG (BARTENDER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ DRIVEN and SPONTANEOUS ] but rumor has it you can also be [ REACTIVE and JEALOUS ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ GETTING ARRESTED AT PROTESTS and FALLING IN LOVE WITH EVERY GIRL YOU SEE ] or when they hear [ Casual by Chappell Roan ].
[ Stark Sands, cis man, he/him ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ SCOUT HAWTHORNE ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ 17 ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 47 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ THE MOONLIGHT MOTEL (OWNER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ OPTIMISTIC and WARM ] but rumor has it you can also be [ OVERBEARING and ANAL-RETENTIVE ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ CONSTANTLY PUTTING OTHER PEOPLE BEFORE YOURSELF and SEA SALT HAIR WAVES ] or when they hear [ Happier by Marshmello & Bastille ].
Welcome to Grimwood, Rachael! Please send your account in within 48 hours and take a peek at our checklist. We look forward to writing with you!
[ grace van dien, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ GILLY JENNINGS ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TWENTY-NINE ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 29 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ SIREN’S SONG (SERVER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ GIGGLY and OPTIMISTIC ] but rumor has it you can also be [ SUBSERVIENT and FRIVOLOUS ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ A WARDROBE FULL OF SUNDRESSES AND SOFT FABRICS and LIPSTICK STAINS LEFT BEHIND ON GLASSES ] or when they hear [ WALDEN POND by ATTA BOY ].
[ melissa collazo, nonbinary, she/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ IRIS PACHECO ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TEN ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 25 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ DAVIS & CO. (MECHANIC) ]. It’s been told you’re [ ADAPTABLE and INDEPENDENT ] but rumor has it you can also be [ RECKLESS and SELF-INDULGENT ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ GREASE STAINS ON EVERY PAIR OF JEANS THEY OWN and A WELL-LOVED TOOL BOX GIFTED TO THEM BY THEIR FATHER ] or when they hear [ THE LIARS CLUB by COHEED AND CAMBRIA ].
[ hudson williams, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ MACON DORSEY ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TWENTY ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 24 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ ZAMBONI DRIVER ]. It’s been told you’re [ COOPERATIVE and MERCIFUL ] but rumor has it you can also be [ INDECISIVE and CATTY ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ A COLLECTION OF WINTER JACKETS JUST FOR VARIETY and SHOVELING LITTLE DESIGNS INTO THE SNOW JUST FOR SOMETHING TO DO ] or when they hear [ I HOPE YOU’RE HAPPY by BLUE OCTOBER ].
[ geraldine viswanathan, nonbinary, she/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ RAMONA ‘MO’ KONAR ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ SIX ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 30 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ THE WITCHING HOUR (EVENT PLANNER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ ORGANIZED and SENSIBLE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ PUSHY and COCKY ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ A BLACK BINDER CAREFULLY ORGANIZED AND NEATLY KEPT and GRABBING A FEW DRINKS AFTER WORK JUST TO UNWIND FOR A BIT ] or when they hear [ GLAD YOU CAME by THE WANTED ].
[ sadie stanley, cis woman, she/her ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ SUTTON HAWTHORNE ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ SEVENTEEN ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 24 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ MONLIGHT MOTEL (FRONT DESK) ]. It’s been told you’re [ SPUNKY and EFFICIENT ] but rumor has it you can also be [ CYNICAL and FOOLISH ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ DIMPLED GRINS USED AS A GREETING and DESPERATELY CLINGING TO HER FATHER FOR DEAR LIFE ] or when they hear [ HOLD MY GIRL by GEORGE EZRA ].
[ cailee spaeny, nonbinary, she/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ GWENDOLYN ‘WENDY’ CROMWELL ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TWENTY-SEVEN ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 27 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ SOMETHING WICKED METAPHYSICAL SHOP (HERBALIST) ]. It’s been told you’re [ NURTURING and RESPONSIBLE ] but rumor has it you can also be [ SELF-DESTRUCTIVE and DEFENSIVE ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ INCENSE ALWAYS BURNING IN THEIR APARTMENT and HAND-WOVEN TAPESTRIES THAT HAVE BEEN PASSED DOWN FOR SEVERAL GENERATIONS ] or when they hear [ FOLLOW by THE CONTORTIONIST ].
[ brie larson, nonbinary, she/they ] — Seems like you’ve made your way to Grimwood, [ YALE CAMERON ] - welcome home You’ve been here for [ TEN ] years?. Let the record show you’re [ 36 ] years old, and are currently employed at [ THE WITCHING HOUR (OWNER) ]. It’s been told you’re [ TALENTED and OPEN-MINDED ] but rumor has it you can also be [ IMPULSIVE and PESSIMISTIC ]. Don’t be surprised if people think of you when they think of [ THE EVER-PRESENT SOUND OF A GUITAR BEING TUNED and FEELING CRUSHED UNDER THE WEIGHT OF RESPONSIBILITY ] or when they hear [ BLACK SHEEP by METRIC FT. BRIE LARSON ].
Have you heard that [ Gansey Hayes ] [ Joe Keery ], has been looking for their [ Siblings (2) ]? We’ve been told that they look like [ Brenton Thwaites, Jessica Rothe, Brian Altemus, Sara Waisglass, UTP ] and are around the age of [ 35-39 and 27-31 ]. Please let them know if you hear anything. [ masqueradeunderthelight DOES NEED TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ]
Gansey is the middle child of the three Hayes kids
The children of two professors, the oldest and youngest were always much more academically gifted than Gansey
Because of this there was always some sort of feeling of superiority growing up (especially from the oldest sibling) and any achievements that Gansey had were often downplayed compared to the siblings due to them not being ‘as impressive’ or as was once said to him by their father ‘the achievements of an idiot’
Being more similar to each other, even though there is an age gap the oldest and youngest Hayes have always been closer than either was with Gansey
Like the rest of the family never believed Gansey when they said that he could hear voices
Reason for being in Grimwood would be UTP, but would need to be relatively new there
Would not have known that Gansey is here before moving (whether they know or not now is up for discussion)
They don’t necessarily have to have the same attitude towards things as when they were younger
Have you heard that [ Nora Bhatti-Underwood ] [ Megan Suri ], has been looking for their [ Stepsiblings ]? We’ve been told that they look like [ Clinton Liberty, Jonathan Daviss, Montana Jordan, Sadie Sink, UTP ] and are around the age of [ 20s-30s ]. Please let them know if you hear anything. [ masqueradeunderthelight DOES NEED TO BE CONTACTED ABOUT THIS ]
Local to Grimwood
Nora’s mom and their dad started dating a few months after the Bhatti’s moved to town
Got married about 2 years after (Nora would have been 18 at the time)
Nora hadn’t been a fan of the relationship at first, it always having just been them and their mom beforehand. Us against the world type dynamic and having always seen their mom as this fierce independent woman so would have taken some time to warm up to the idea of that expanding out to the stepsiblings and stepdad