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[imaradevar]

“I'LL MAKE A WISH, TAKE A CHANCE, MAKE A CHANGE AND BREAKAWAY”

INTRODUCING…

NAME: Imara Pari Devar

GENDER & PREFERRED PRONOUNS: Cis woman {She/Her}

AGE: 31

BIRTHDAY: May 17, 1992

ZODIAC: Taurus Sun, Sagittarius Moon, Pisces Rising

SEXUALITY: Bisexual

FACE CLAIM: Simone Ashley

OCCUPATION: Dental Hygienist

HOMETOWN: Philadelphia, PA.

CURRENT RESIDENCE: Downtown, Cape May, NJ

CHARACTER PLAYLIST: HERE.

UP NEXT: “TWO PRINCES” BY SPIN DOCTORS

BIOGRAPHY: TW ARRANGED MARRIAGE, DEATH, PASSIVE NEGLECT

Imara cannot answer what it's like to be in India. For that, her parents are grateful. Not that they wanted to abandon their roots when they found a home in Philadelphia, but they wanted nothing more than a life filled with better opportunities for their daughter. Who wasn't onboard for their departure was her father's mother, thinking that America will only wash their family from their culture. It only took a phone call for Imara's grandmother to find herself hopping on a plane unannounced.

As if the pressure in the house wasn't already stressful; Imara felt the need to always stay in line - to never take one misstep. She was forced to always be so golden. That's why, when presented with the knowledge her grandmother had established an arranged marriage for Imara - she nodded and smiled. But, when she turned 18, Imara backed out. Though this person became her best friend through the debauchry that her grandmother was putting them through, she didn't necessarily love them. Imara also couldn't give up on the American Dream just yet. Due to this, her grandmother headed back to India, but Imara was cut from the rest of the family overseas.

It didn't help that her mother had gotten sick, and instead of going to Princeton or Yale, Imara enrolled in a dental hygienist program locally so that she could stay at home and be with her mother. A year went by, her mother passed, her father went back to India to be with the rest of the family as they grieved, and Imara stayed in the United States. Recently, Imara moved to Cape May. She's still trying to figure out where life is taking her, but at least she could finally let her hair down a little.

EXTRA-EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT HER!

Imara comes across as intimidating due to being perceived as all 'put-together.' This is far from the truth. Though she is mature, she merely is just an expert at portraying herself as elegant. Affable, the woman is able to carry on a conversation with anyone - even when she would prefer to be locked in her apartment with a good book. Imara is well-read, and it shows in how she speaks. Her benevolence is one of the very first things that people notice; Imara usually bending over backwards in order to help a stranger. When it feels that the rest of the world had walked out, Imara makes sure that she is still there for others in her life. She is very easy to please, but she does tend to have a richer taste palette (it's the Taurus); enjoying upscale dining, and self-indulgent in self-care. Imara isn't into cooking; takeout boxes loiter the inside of her fridge, and she keeps planning on taking a cooking class but it's constantly pushed off. Imara is a creature of habit. She loves organization and scheduling in all aspects of her life. She always starts her morning with a london fog and acai bowl at Bella Vida Cafe. The interesting thing about Imara is that she's not easily won in the romance department. This comes from the fact that she's just used to being on her own, but also that she's been supporting herself for so long that she doesn't see the need to really settle down. She has a fun switch, and can easily be found dancing on tables if she's had one too many margaritas.

PERSONALITY:

+ Epicurean, Mature, and Reliable

- Tenacious, Overbearing, and Introverted

[ishaanpostsstuff]

⤷ open to: f/m/nb - feel free to assume connections or come plot ! ⤷ based on: there is a minor fire at the location they were at and end up being asked to evacuate the building/store/restaurant/etc. Bonus; it's raining. ⤷ tag: @capemaystarters

A short series of cursed rolled off the brit's tongue as himself and a couple others had been hastily booted out of the vacinity. Firetrucks were now blocking off the main street, Ishaan now thankful that he had opted to walk from his place to this very location, even through this rainy weather.

Looking off to his right, he noticed a familiar presence shaking like leaf. Hesitant at first, the professor pushed his spectacles further up the bridge of his nose before approaching them with careful steps.

"hey..it's probably not how you thought your evening would turn out but maybe we could grab a cup of tea and get you somewhere warm, at least? It's on me"

[imaradevar]

Ever since last week, there's been a grey cloud fogging Imara's brain. What she wasn't expecting was for her sadder feelings to manifest into a fire that practically ruined her dinner. The woman was on the bench, trying to regulate her breathing and keep a panic attack at bay. It didn't help that the rain was so cold. Thanks, Jersey. A part of her wanted to run back in, retrieve her jacket that was now long gone.

That was before she noticed Ishaan nearby. Before she then decided to stay put, because she didn't want to put him through her own personal dark cloud.

His voice pulled her out of her head, a tiny smile managing to come to her features as she looked up at him. "You had me at tea." Her smile grew ever so slightly before she stood up, smoothing out the skirt of her dress before following his lead. "Bella Vida?" It was his kindness that made her suddenly forget about the chill of the rain. Even if it were for only a minute or two.

[televisionsgif]

[imaradevar]

@allegraricci

[elizabeaufort]

𝐒𝐇𝐄 𝐇𝐔𝐆𝐆𝐄𝐃 𝐇𝐄𝐑 friend, giving the typical 'two kisses' on her friend's face before, allowing her smile to blossom on her features as her dimples appear on her cheeks, and took a sit across from Imara. She was excited to catch up and hear whatever Imara may have to say to her, and she would like to exchange an idea with her… About her other friend's proposal. Grey-bluish hues fell from the book she was reading, before meeting her brown eyes. ❛ Oh no! ❜ She isn't dumb to notice the anxiety took over her friend and she reached her hand to take over her hand, as if she wanted to smooth the pain the other might feel. ❛ And why do you think that? ❜ She inquired curious, but not wanting to be so invasive. ❛ Just tell me if you want to, 'okay?' I'm here for you.❜ She meant it to be there for her.

Upon the request to hang out tonight, if it will help to her lift her spirits so…❛ We should absolutely hang out! If you want to do a sleepover at my place, you are also welcome.❜

[imaradevar]

The embrace was reciprocated with ease; her hug filled with care even though it was seconds long. It became a habit via Allegra, that the woman also followed the pattern of a 'kiss code' in their greeting. Imara waited for the blonde to start sitting before following suit across from her, back into the positioning she was in before her friend had met her here. At this point, her book was discarded; the bookmark firmly wedged in the pages and closed off to the side of the table. All that was in front of the Devar woman, was the mess that was quickly becoming her life. Her friend's 'oh no' was barely heard over the mental short circuiting. Luckily, Allegra's touch grounded the woman. Her hand gave the other's a gentle squeeze of appreciation. In more ways than one, Imara didn't think she could ever make it through without a friend as great as the blonde. An attempt to regulate her emotions further, she took a deep breath. "Well, it only makes sense for them to get rid of the newer staff. The others have seniority over me, unfortunately." Her shoulders were slow in a defeated sort of shrug. "I appreciate it, Als." Her tone stuck in the grey area of honey but gravel. "I just... Feel like I completely failed at life, and I'm only 31..." It was mumbled lowly.

It was almost instant, how Imara's face lit up. "We can look through Netflix and maybe chow down on some Chinese?" @allegraricci

[lcvixphils]

now that they were all ready and prepped to go, he packed up the bag that held the snacks and grabbed the cooler in both his hands so they could head out. "oh right thank you, gotta grab some waters too gotta stay hydrated especially out on the beach." he told her with a smile as he nodded his head, "gotta of course, i need to make sure i have everything we need when it comes to going to the beach and making sure we don't forget anything. like waters, the most important part of our drinks." a soft chuckle left his lips as he grabbed his keys before heading out to the front after locking up his place then unlocked the doors to the car, placing the bag of snacks and cooler in the trunk. he walked around and grabbed the lawn chairs and umbrella and stuck those in the trunk as well, it was definitely a nice day to head to the beach, especially with nice company, "alright let's get it." he got into the front seat and started the car so he could head to wawa and get some ice for the cooler.

[imaradevar]

Imara turned to look at him, "Especially if we're having a beach day." She pointed at the male as if to garner his attention for her next words, "By a beach day - I'm expecting the whole day. We're not leaving before 5. I won't allow it." The raven-haired woman's information partnered with a smile on her lips; implying her words held no true weight in the ways of a threat. "Is there anything you need me to help with?" She asked as she took the other grabbing his keys as a cue to head to the door. Noting the beach chairs as well as the umbrella, the woman shook her head out of a friendly adoration. "You really did think of everything, huh?" Fixing her ponytail, she loaded her tote in the back seat before navigating to the passenger side door. "Hedge yes!" Imara offered her hand, once inside the car and buckled up, to Levi for a high-five. "Oh, does this mean I'm the DJ?" Her brows wiggled playfully before she pulled up Spotify. "You feeling Beyoncé, or more of a Elton John moment?"

[onexmillion]

JJ had just finished overseeing what one of his new waiters were doing and after being satisfied that he wasn't going to break yet another plate he felt more at ease to get back to the bar. The Friday night crowd were already beginning to shuffle through. As he reached the bar counter he noticed Imara and gave her a genuine smile not thinking he'd see her. "Hey Imara. Are you still okay with that whiskey sour?" He guessed just based off his one glance at her glass. "Or did you want another drink?" Noting her smile he was curious as to why he felt like something was wrong. "Of course and you're not bothering me at all. Is everything okay?" He also noted one of his bartenders walking by and set the two gin and tonics that were sitting on the counter on their tray to take to table five.

[imaradevar]

She was well aware that there was slim to no chance of finding herself at the bar before 7pm, but here she was. Deep down, she just didn't want any of it to get awkward. An aspect Imara had no one to look out for but herself. The woman nodded her head, a softness to her features as the lunch crowd took up most of the tables. It was a far different vibe than she was used to. "It's great - I never expect anything less." There was a warmth lining her stomach and she was unsure if that was because of her nerves with the favor she was about to ask, or if it was the alcohol finally hitting. "No, no. One's good for me, right now." The affirmation making her posture shoot a tab bit taller. It was instantaneous, how she stopped sipping at her drink and began fiddling with her fingernails. "Well, so you see.... no." Her honesty never as sharp as a sword, but the comedic timing was always accidental in her deliverance. There was a second of her drumming at the bar before she took a deep breath and it all came out in word vomit. "I lost my job, can I work here?"

[duchessofdaydreams]

SIMONE ASHLEY during a panel discussion on Bridgerton’s second season.

[theoptia]

Susan Sontag, from As Consciousness is Harnessed to Flesh: Journals and Notebooks, 1964-1980; August 5th, 1966

Text ID: I think of myself. I wish that I be whole, harmonious, mature, happy, at peace...

[museinspo]

“She is not mine. I don’t think she could ever be anyone’s. She doesn’t want to be owned. That’s what I love most about her.”

— (letters my grandpa wrote about my grandmother)

[ladiesofcinema]

Simone Ashley photographed by Iona Wolff at the Venice Film Festival

[lcvixphils]

location: beach front status: open ( @capemaystarters )

it was a nice day so levi figured it would be a good idea to head to the beach before the cooler seasons arrived. eating bits of his snack he looked to the other and smiled, "alright i got the sandwiches made and i have some chips, if you want to add anything else into the bag now's your chance. i have drinks in the cooler from sodas, to juice, to some alcoholic beverages for later if anything, so if you also want to add more again now's your chance. i need to stop by the gas station to get some ice for the cooler though but we should be about ready to go."

[imaradevar]

When Levi mentioned the beach, the woman was at first skeptical. It wasn't like her to be able to pack up all the chaos of the previous week and push it to the back of her mind for some fun. There was always a certain kindness the male held that the Devar woman felt bad to say no to. Hence, why she agreed to go and was now waiting to get in the car. A warm smile came to her face once he mentioned the food. "I'm good." She promptly patted her own tote that hung over her shoulder. "Got the sunscreen, sunglasses and a couple books." All that she really needed. "There's no way you have a mental checklist of all of that going." Imara shook her head at the other. "Maybe if we stop at the gas station, I'll pick up a water." Noting the one thing she had forgotten. "But, I'm ready when you are."

[alexander-winters]

Starter for: @imaradevar

Location: Adventure Aquarium

Alexander wasn't sure what it was but something about being around aquatic animals brought him some solace. There was a lot that happened in his life, but he felt so nice now as he walked around and he saw himself coming to the penguins and that's when he was speaking to himself. "I love these little birds." He said then looked over at the woman who was standing next to him and he couldn't help but blush a bit. "I promise i'm not cooky! I just feel very comfortable here."

[imaradevar]

Her brown eyes were fixated on the plague, her mind needing to absorb all the information regarding the birds who looked as if they were in permanent tuxedos. The other's comment brought a smile to her face, pulling her attention of her reading to the other individual. "They're pretty cool. Did you see that they can dive up to 565 meters?" Her fascination painting over every aspect in her face. "I didn't think you were. Honestly, animals are far better than us." Her shoulders shrugged. "Do you volunteer here?"

[savannahhastings]

Aj debated on whether being honest with Imara was the best course of action. If he was genuinely interested in the girl, did he already want to scare her off? "Just wondering if you're okay with being here - with me," he said with a slight pause in between. The blonde shrugged his shoulders. Of course, he stood out but it was part of his life at this point and heck, if he had wanted to blend in, he would've at the very least dressed differently. Not that he owned much to blend into the Boiler Room but he could've attempted. "Just a smidge, I guess. Part of the charm?" he asked playfully.

He shook his head. "I could never be that plain. I'm a world traveller. That being said, a good beer here and there never hurt anyone," he joked. "I'll have an old fashioned." He knew his order was basic regardless but he wasn't about to order a sazerac from people who likely didn't know how to make it. "I really thought you were going to a Cosmo. Glad I was mistaken."

[imaradevar]

The weight of the moment became obscure. Her brows starting to stitch together as she pondered if her question may have been too intrusive. She was about to dismiss it, when his insight formulated in the air between them. Instead of gaining the clarity she had hoped for, it made her more confused. "Why wouldn't I be?" Her response garnished with a shrug of her own. Imara's tone a prod to test his boundaries; she wanted to see just how transparent he would be. "I like being here - with you." Her voice taking on the male's vocal mannerisms, a playful smile meeting her lips but also flickering in her eyes. The authenticity was there in the way her features softened, her mind focusing on soothing it over with a more lighthearted take. The woman hummed, a facade of being in thought. "Possibly." She attempted to play it off before she cracked into a light laugh. Looking at how the light illuminated his features, she was left with the truth that stumbled from her mouth, "Your charm precedes you, AJ." Her voice an underlying of 'But you know that' - her mind trying to write him off as a bad idea.

Imara's nose scrunched with a shake of her head. "Beer is the absolute worst. There's higher alcohol content in the fun fruity drinks. Plus, they look bright and pretty." She partially joked back. A brow arched at his choice. "Since when are you an owner of a gentleman's club from the 1800s?" The tease followed by a genuine laugh. In truth, only she would find it funny. She raised her hands as if to throw in the towel with poking fun at him. "Oh, yikes. What Cosmo girl broke your heart?"

[margoterobbies]

SIMONE ASHLEY Valentino Womenswear Spring/Summer 2023 show

[toxicityintherpc-deactivated202]

“We… need to forgive ourselves… for all the things we didn’t do. All the things we should have done. You can’t get stuck on the regrets of what should have happened.”

— Mitch Albom (via quotemadness)

[imaradevar]

Location: Monster Mini Golf & Laser Tag Status: CLOSED ( @abipostsstuff )

First was the deep breath. Her hands slightly sweaty on the bowling ball as she adjusted her weight between her feet. At this point, it was second nature for her to accurately assess the probability of knocking over a split for a spare. If there was one thing Imara was good at - it was taking a leap and going for it the second an idea struck in her mind. It was moments before the bowling ball was then gliding down the alley.

"TURN TURN TURN TURN!" The woman jumped up and down on her toes, arching to the side as if the ball was psychically attached to her and would mimic her movements. "NO NO NO NO!" Was her first reaction as the ball hit the one pin, making her feel like she over thought the action, but as the pin then ricocheted to hit the straggling pin on the other side - her face broke out into a grin as she turn to her friend.

"Fuck yeah! That's how it's done, Abs!" She gleefully clapped, making her way back to her seat with a pep in her step.

[imaradevar]

Location: Beach Creek Oyster Bar & Grille Status: CLOSED ( @jxttxs )

It was a Friday night, but it felt so lonely even with all the people crowding the place. The woman was fiddling with the straw of her whiskey sour. Her brown eyes drifted elsewhere before she finally caught sight of JJ. Though she was a natural go-getter, this time around the burn was a little too severe on her mind for her to bounce back quickly. The woman always swore she would utilize Beach Creek as a final resort, but here she was. Flagging him down, she managed to squish her broken pieces together enough to flash a somewhat genuine smile. "Hey, J. Can I talk to you for a minute? I'm completely sorry to bother you at work, but I sorta need a favor."