hey there demons, it's me, ya boi

[itspence]

“ Yo, the name’s Spence --- Spencer, really, but just call me Spence. You’re not gonna tell my dad I dropped out of college to be here, right? Cool, cool. I’m a chill guy, love to party, I vibe with everyone and I want to state for the record that aliens are real. ” | ALEX FITZALAN, 25, HE/HIM, PENNED BY ALICIA.

[itspence]

Spencer was thriving. No college courses, no worries about his dad blowing up a phone he couldn’t answer. This was the life. Even if he had to pretend he knew how to read a map for the last challenge. Stretched across a couch in the living area, it was feeling like an awfully calm day. For now. Pressing pause on Haunted when someone else entered the room, he sat up to greet Alessandro with a grin ; figuring out where the other contestants’ heads were was more important than whatever was about to happen to this Haiden character. “ Aye man, what’cha thinking? Any idea what they’ll throw at us next? ”

@alsoalessandro​

[itspence]

quaalude​: 

  “   what   i’m   getting   here   is   you   want   to   feel   seen.   that’s   relatable   content   right   there.  ”    smile   unwavering   as   if   it   was   some   big   introspective   revelation,   but   bodhi   knew   that   was   something   everybody   wanted   anyway.   and   it   resonated   with   him   ;   that   curiosity   for   the   unknown,   that   desire   to   do   something   he   had   never   done   before.   “   but   you   seem  cool   enough—   and   i   highly   doubt   anyone   would   want   that   boot   out   that   pretty   face   of   yours.   so,   plan   A   might   just   work   out   perfectly   for   you.   ” 

. . .

“ Yes! I would love to feel seen! ” Spence nodded excitedly, feeling seen in that very moment. He supposed all his life he felt like he’d been looked through. Not just by his parents, but friends too. It would be nice to be something other than the comedy relief, to be... whatever else he was capable of. Even if that was a general emotion everyone would relate to, at the moment, he liked to believe Bodhi understood him. “ So, what about you? What brings you to this, ” with a gesture around the two of them, he laughed, “ little slice of paradise? ”

[kissedbykai]

open to all

Kai stared at the Gousto box with a look of disdain. She'd much rather cook and prepare her own meals, but considering the circumstances options were limited and this is what she was left with. With a roll of her eyes, she grabbed a knife and cut the box open, flipping the flaps to peer inside. Setting the knife aside, she reached into the box and pulled out the recipe cards, looking them over. After a moment she'd chosen and she pulled out the necessary ingredients to prep the Chicken & Mushroom Stroganoff. "You've got to be kidding me," she grumbled.

[itspence]

“ What is it? ” Spence questioned as he walked into the room. Curiosity killed the cat, and if he'd missed any drama, he had to know what it was. He refused to be the clueless one in the house... even if there was nothing he could really do about that. With a quick sweep of the ingredients, his eyes lit up. He sure did love to eat, but he wasn't much of a cook, never had been. “ Ooh, what'cha makin'? ”

[itspence]

I believe I am caught up, is this real life ?? if I missed anyone’s reply here or over on Camilla, please let me know !!! also, if you’d like a closed starter from either of my babies, just comment who and I’ll be glad to make you one asap !

[itspence]

quaalude·: 

bodhi   didn’t   shy   away   from   playing   whatever   role   fell   onto   his   lap,   but   amusement   didn’t   need   to   be   faked   in   this   instance—   played   it   off   as   a   reaction   to   what   was   initially   said   over   the   latter.   “   i’ve   been   here   a   hundred   times   but   i’m   guessing   you’re   new.   face   like   yours,    i   think   i’d   remember   if    i’ve   seen   you   before,   ”   quite   the   natural   at   playing   up   the   banter,   but   self - aware   enough   to   laugh   at   how   corny   it   all   was.  he   smiled,   shoulders   shrugged   after   what   he   considered   was   good   enough   footage.    “   so…   reality   tv,   huh   ?   is   this   a   dream   of   yours   or   what   ?   ”

. . .

“ Be still my heart, ” Spencer gasped, placing a hand on his chest. “ So smooth, damn. ” Dropping his arm, he laughed, thinking the question over. “ Oh, a dream? I dunno, maybe. I’ve been wanting to know what it’s like. It looks so fun to be famous, I truly feel like I was meant for the big screen. But I’m a shite actor, so that doesn’t leave too many options, you know. ” Not that he’d really tried, but that didn’t really appeal to him. He’d rather be a vlogger or something along those lines. “ I guess we’ll just have to see how far being myself gets me, don’t really have a plan B. ”

[itspence]

theislakensington·: 

“oh, i wouldn’t go that far,” isla says with mock seriousness, voice controlled. “i bet they’d focus on the cheesy jokes angle instead. maybe spin it as dad jokes?” literal dad jokes were a foreign concept in the kensington household, but their driver had told enough of them that she’d grown somewhat familiar. “so, spence is it?” she asks, picking up on the name, a momentary change of subject. isla’s preparation for the show had began and ended with watching the first season, no time spent trying to get to know her fellow contestants. she’s sure there are others in here who did their homework in that regard, but she’d tried to come into it unbiased. “i’m isla.”

. . .

“ I’ll take that. Could be so much worse. ” Better to be known as the dad jokes guy than the jackass ; at least, if you asked him. Some may disagree. With a laugh, he nodded. “ Isla, ” he repeated, tapping his head. Spencer had read all of the introductions, trying to get a read on who he was dealing with, but now that they were meeting he was still trying to match everyone’s names and faces and backstories --- it was a lot to remember all at once. “ You came here with your sister, yeah? Or am I completely off base? ”

[itspence]

dxrcymoore·:

“Damn, we’re really invading this year.” Darcy hadn’t considered there’d be as many Australian contestants in the competition. Honestly, she’d liked the idea of going somewhere where nobody was likely to know her. Attention spans were short though, so if he’d seen her in the news, perhaps he’d forgotten by now. “Don’t worry, I’ll take it easy on ya for the first one.” Picking from the deck, she removed a blue card, the enamel shining in the bright lights. “If you catch me by the fridge at night I’m probably sneaking…” she let the question trail on, implying he should finish her sentence. “answer freely, what happens in this room, stays between us… and a few million strangers i guess”

. . .

“ Cheese, ” he answered immediately, not even giving himself the chance to come up with a more sophisticated answer. He sounded like an idiot now, but at least he was an honest idiot, he supposed. “ Like a little rat, standing there shoving handfuls of shredded cheddar in my mouth. Just call me Remy. ” He laughed at himself, shaking his head. “ Alright, your turn... what’s your name again? You know, you look familiar. ” Maybe he was imagining it. Maybe it was just a voice in the back of his mind insisting if she was from Australia he might’ve known her. But he could swear he had seen her somewhere before.

[alaiamcretti]

“𝐈 𝐂𝐀𝐍'𝐓 𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐕𝐄 this place is so poor they couldn’t even afford award winning chefs. i feel like a low rank celebrity. is there anything lower than a D list celebrity? this is sick. criminal even.”

[itspence]

“ Do you actually think it’s out of the budget, ” Spence tilted his head, “ or because they want to see how well we handle the pressure of feeding ourselves? You have to admit, someone nearly burning down the kitchen makes for good TV. ”

There must have been a lot of calculation involved in creating each intro, though Carla didn’t really know how to make hers very strategic. She followed his gaze to the pool, the luxury around them. “Not yet, but wait until those shared rooms start to get dirty and messy. And when they give us some tests, or start rationing our food, some sensitive souls might feels like they’re in the Huger Games.” Though Carla wasn’t looking forward for the discussions about domestic tasks and food distribution, at least she was used to sharing a house. She offers him her pinky, the invitation for a childlike promise, her shoulders leaning towards her new acquaintance. “Alright, then. Crying is okay, just swear we’re not got be the first ones.” She didn’t even expect to get through the week without some tears, but she would rather let another participant lead the way.

[itspence]

“ Food rations would suck, ” Spencer admitted. He didn’t want to go around hungry. It wouldn’t be the worst thing in the world, but still. “ I imagine sharing the bed won’t go over well for some people. ” He was willing to take the floor if asked, but he had a feeling most of the others weren’t on the same page. Surely a few fights would break out over the mattress. He was a little excited to see it play out live. “ Not the first. Pinky promise, ” he held out his finger. “ It’s not quite a blood oath, but it’ll do. ”

[dxrcymoore]

✧ OPEN STARTER ✧

It was getting later into the night, and the party had well and truly kicked off. People had started pairing up already, and the forming of ally ships, situationships and sinking ships was evident to any watchful eyes. Darcy sipped at her drink, that was watered down substantially. If any of her plans were to work, she had to keep her wits about her. The truth was, she’d been slacking. She let herself get blinded by the excitement and the newness of it all, and hadn’t even started ticking off her list. She’d retired to her room for a spell to grab a card game from her bag, but heard that someone had eventually followed her. Glancing up at them, she wondered how to proceed. She could have some fun away from the prying eyes of other contestants. “Want to play a game?”

[itspence]

Spencer was having a blast getting to know everyone and partying into the night. He’d had one drink too many, but he was still sober enough to not make a complete fool of himself. Just not sober enough to find his room. In his defense, it had only been his room for a day now. “ Sorry, I don’t think this is my -- ” He started to apologize, but stopped the moment Darcy spoke, his eyes lighting up. Inching through the doorway, the journey to his own room was forgotten. “ Yes, I want to play! What are we playing? ”

[itspence]

theislakensington·: 

isla blinks. she can just imagine the intense eye roll her sister would give, but the quieter twin had what might be considered a horrible sense of humor. a personality trait that leads her to let out a stifled laugh, one hand coming up to cover it, as she’d been taught when she was young. lowering her hand, a small amused smile remains on her lips. “you underestimate their cruelty,” she teases, “they’ll probably play it in the highlight loop for the next day and a half.” that was how these things worked, wasn’t it? highlight loops? 

. . .

“ Well, if there is anywhere to teach me to stop underestimating people... ” Spence trailed off. It was true that he could be a bit naïve, and even while having seen the first season and knowing that a lot of his fellow contestants would turn out to be backstabbers, he didn’t have it in him to just... not trust them until given a reason not to. It didn’t seem fair to assume anyone was out to get him when they could’ve been there for all the right reasons. Even the producers. “ Fuck, you’re right. It’ll be in my montage once they boot me. So long Spence, the absolute weirdo. ”

[itspence]

dcvvi·:

“None of the above…alright. I respect that.” There were a lot of options to pick from the first season after all. A lot of players to try and emulate or not emulate. Honestly, the whole question was forgotten once he spoke, over-the-moon that she wasn’t going to be the only Australian on the show. She’d heard some accents on the breeze but of course she was biased. “A fellow Aussie, I see. At least someone around here will get it.” She smiled widely before nodding. “Angel? How heartbreaking of a choice. Pretty sure there are sisters if you want to recreate it.” 

. . .

“ Makes you feel a little less alone? ” He guessed, knowing he liked hearing someone else that sounded like him. Especially when he was younger, visiting his mother and sticking out like a sore thumb. “ So, who would be your choice, then? ” Spencer shook his head, realizing she would of course draw that conclusion. Who wouldn’t? “ No, no, that’s not why I--... I just think he was misunderstood, you know? He seemed real. I feel for him is all. ”

[itspence]

thereesekensington​: 

“  it’s  the  liberation  of  television  ,  they  want  to  see  you  expel  every  type  of  bodily  fluid  for  fun  ;  blood  ,  sweat  ,  tears  …  semen  ,  “  she  wasn’t  lying  ,  either  .  everybody  knew  about  the  great  fallen  stars  of  reality  television  ,  it  was  always  fighting  ,  dramatics  and  sex  .  people  had  a  morbid  desire  to  see  every  part  of  you  laid  bare  and  reese  couldn’t  help  but  agree  that  there  was  some  excitement  in  dissecting  someone  piece  by  piece  like  that  .  she  takes  the  champagne  from  his  hand  and  takes  a  sip  .  she  was  giving  everyone  half  a  chance  before  she  made  her  final  call  ,  “  come  on  ,  big  boy  .  let’s  go  find  something  better  ,  “  she  winks  ,  blonde  hair  asway  as  she  turns  to  start  walking  and  locate  something  else  ,  “  let  mommy  lead  the  way  ,  “  she’s  teasing  ,  making  her  way  towards  the  house  doors  .  

“ You’re not wrong. ” Spencer was guilty of being one of those people. He didn’t like watching anyone fall from grace, though. He would watch clips of contestants sobbing, a complete mess, and wonder why that had to be broadcast. Why did everyone have to show the most broken parts of themselves to get any sympathy? Why were reality stars not seen as humans? It was awful. And here he was, joining right in. Helping this network make a profit off of picking another group of people apart. “ Wonderful, ” Spence grinned, leaving his untouched glass by the pool as he started after his newfound friend. “ Damn. Picked up on my mommy issues right away, huh? ” Perhaps he should be careful saying things like that for everyone to hear. Especially when they were true. “ You’re one to watch, I can tell. ”

[itspence]

ellcgrxce·:

Eyebrows rose as he started speaking, intrigued to see where he’d take it, to see what it depended on. Her mouth had dropped open slightly to answer when he cut her off, changing his mind on wanting her opinion which might have been a good idea for him. “So that’s a no.” Elle sighed, leaning against the counter close to him as she took a sip from her champagne flute. “Never thought about it in my life actually. Is it even edible? It never looks like it.”  

. . .

“ It’s not a no, no, I just don’t want to know I’m being used, ” he explained. “ Let’s make it authentic. ” He let out a soft laugh. He didn’t pin her as the type of person that would be eating frozen pizzas. “ Edible? Yes. Good? Depends... on how drunk you are or if it’s one of the more expensive brands. My dad made me try this cauliflower crust before with some sort of white sauce and spinach. Looked disgusting, smelled worse. I made a big fuss about how we should’ve got buffalo chicken or just regular pepperoni the whole time. Hopefully he won’t see this, but he was right. It was fuckin’ good. ”

[nanalin]

𓂅  𝙾𝙿𝙴𝙽 𝚃𝙾 𝙰𝙻𝙻.

before long,   her curiosity tugs at her.   she wants to explore,   both the house and her fellow castmates,   so why not kill two birds with one stone?   to a small circle that’s migrated to the kitchen island,   she poses the question,   “would anyone care to join me on a tour?   i want to find the best hiding spot.” 

[itspence]

“ I am down! ” Spence immediately threw his hand out as volunteer. Now, he didn’t know why they needed to find a hiding spot, but he was all for getting involved. He wanted to soak everything that happened here up. He didn’t want to watch the show back and realize he missed out on some hilarious adventure because he was twiddling his thumbs. “ That sounds like an excellent idea. ”

[itspence]

(assumption) you want to be loved

“ You’ve got me there. Hey, can a producer, like, overlay this with that guy from Catfish? You know, the meme guy? ”