the counter was clean , the chairs had been placed on their tables . yet , there was a certain energy that was still inside charlie ; going home and getting some sleep felt like a distant idea . maybe given a little bit longer he’d be tired . he leans against the counter and looks over to beck . ‘ one more round before closing ? ’ @beckcaldwll
it wasn’t a dare this time , but a reckless choice made after his shift that landed him in the back in the care of dr. bordelaux . as he sat on the table , he had a vague memory of the doctor a few months ago telling him that dislocated joints lead to an increased risk of repeat injuries . fuck. why hadn’t he hadn’t thought of that earlier , before . maybe than he would have been a bit more careful , probably not though . ‘ how you doin’ doc ? ’ he winced out, giving a pained smile to the familiar face that walked into the room . @sunsetsmiled
did he come in just to bug her ? yes , and he wouldn’t even lie about it . she was his brother’s age , had been in high school with him , but charlie was the younger sibling that was happy to insert himself into jay’s social life . ‘ should i pretend to look at wetsuits ? ’ he asks , both teasingly and genuinely . ‘ how’s it today , sass ? ’ @troublefm
the volume is all the way up . honey herself had once described charlie’s music taste as eclectic , which was true only with the clarifier she had followed it with : early 2000s and bad , or female pop top 40s with about a six month shelf life . it was currently the former that was struggling through the poor stereo system , a few decibels or trips like this away from giving in , as he drove them to the beach . for the first few songs he had been content to nod his head more than necessary , but it’s clear he enjoys the one that comes next from the fact that his foot becomes a little heavier . he grins , turning to face her in the passenger seat , belting along . @sunsetsmiled
“Well,” Tobby spoke as he looked up from under the hood of the car at the person next to him. “I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but at this point you might want to consider getting a new car.” He looked back down at the inner mechanics of the car as he used his wrench to tinker with something. He let his words settle for the best effect as he focused seriously on the car, waiting for the person to react. Several minutes passed, before he cracked a grin and slammed down the hood. “I’m kidding, I’ll just need to keep it overnight; order some parts. It’ll be ready for you tomorrow afternoon as if it came off the lot yesterday.”
there’s a moment of panic , new car was not in the cards for charlie barton . sure , he made it by well enough to have his own place , but he had never bought a car in the first place , just inherited jay’s after he left . he’s wondering how exactly he’ll handle that when the other starts to smile . ‘ ah c’mon , don’t fuck with me like that , tobby , ’ a breath of air escapes his lips as he calms down ‘ —— you’re gonna kill somebody sayin’ things like that . ’ however , a slight chuckle does make itself heard , ‘ what’s the damage gonna be ? ’
hello lovelys ! below the cut you can find some details about charles barton , your friendly neighborhood dumbass .
application : everybody knows charles “ charlie ” barton from greenwood . he has been in eastcliff for his whole life and has been working as a bartender . they’re adroit , loyal , and easy going , but can also be reckless , unintelligent , and brusque .
additional character info : nicknames : charlie , chuckie , barton age : twenty four , birthday : may 25th , sexuality : bisexual
aesthetic : survival came thanks to quick hands , the ability to stay upright despite the strikes , and finding friends in high places . a well worn deck of cards dictates the shape of your back pocket , rubbed soft to the touch by your left thumb . brother joined the army , you were conscripted to a different brotherhood , orange prescription bottles standing at attention . marked body , both for lust and anger . low exceptions allow one to slip through life unnoticed . keep your mouth shut , kid . your comfort comes at a certain price , but it’s like nothing you’ve ever felt .
tldr : general tw here for mentions of neglect , verbal abuse , and drugs . charlie grew up the younger of two barton boys and was basically raised by his brother , james , as his parents were too busy worrying about bills they couldn’t pay and anger for each other . charlie was a kind , good - hearted kid , but he was never the smartest , getting by in school by the skin of his teeth . besides that and a general avoidance of home , things were fine until james enlisted in the military . suddenly charlie was the only other person in the house besides his bitter parents , and quickly he was turned into a weapon for them to use against each other , of course he’s failing , he’s your son , but charlie was the one who walked away with injuries . he started avoiding home , only returning when you couldn’t crash at a friend’s house for yet another night . when a teenage boy is seeking new excuses , it is often that he’ll find himself with new and exciting bad habits . he started smoking , cigarettes under the high school football bleachers , then later weed in a friend’s basement . he started getting into fights when there was nothing else to do . eventually , after he just barely managed to graduate , he started dealing for extra cash . while being a drug dealer isn’t exactly an occupation that fits who charlie is a heart , it was the first thing that made him feel independent . it was with pill money that charlie could finally move out of his parent’s place . he’s not used to having cash on hand, and there’s something exciting about it that keeps him in the game . as a real job , he works as a bartender at the local bar , and is always a friendly face .
quick facts :
somewhere along the line charlie picked up card tricks as something to do ( probably because decks of cards weren’t expensive and he didn’t need someone else to play with me ) . he usually has a deck on him , and has been known to scam patrons of salty dogs out of a few dollars with such skills .
once a teacher had given charlie the advice to repeat what he thought he heard back , and it has become a habit over the years . he always repeats orders back to customers at the bar .
charlie has a bit of a promiscuous streak , and to some he might have a bit of a reputation . he’s not intentionally malicious to anyone he’s slept with , but he has a habit of not thinking before he speaks and can be unintentionally cruel .
he can be goaded into almost anything with the phrase “ i dare you . ”
is the guy who always suggests playing black betty , roxanne , or thunderstruck at parties , and feels clever when he explains it . additionally , he’s very good at playing quarters .
despite the fact that he’s known to get in fights , he’s actually a nice guy , a good listener . fights are more something to do than anything else .
a highly obnoxious car singer . he’s got an okay voice , the issue lies in his inability to truly focus on driving at the same time .