Joanna 'JJ' Jones

[joannajonesx]

name: Joanna 'JJ' Jones age: thirty-two birthday: january 5, 1992  gender & pronouns: cis-female & she/her orientation: heterosexual relationship status: single hometown: LA, California neighborhood: Webster Village

occupation: artist aka inventory specialist at pick-a-part affiliation: The Drifters

Quick Intro: tw: foster homes, abuse, child-usage

JJ's life was far from easy, filled with hardship from the time she was born. While other children played, she had to work for food, learning to steal or beg to survive per her parents' orders. Her older sister taught her and her younger brother these survival skills.

JJ and her siblings were treated as burdens by their parents, who only saw them as paychecks that come through the mail. If they didn't bring anything home, they'd have been 'managed' and that left a lot of hate within her. Love was something JJ knew only because of her siblings.

At fourteen, Joanna ran away from home with her brother, following directions left by her sister. Their plan was to initially stay with their sister, but it was evident that her sister was only able to look after one extra mouth so, Joanna eventually left to make things easier for them.

Until eighteen, Joanna survived by stealing food, wallets, and cars. She avoided going to the government or the foster system because she knew they would be no real help. Either they'd put her in a worse home or try to 'make' something out of her another way.

Meeting Andrés changed her life. He provided a sense of belonging and helped her earn a high school diploma. Because of him JJ discovered her talent in art, particularly in making stolen goods look new, becoming the first artist in the Drifters.

She travelled with the Drifters ever since, helping him grow the business and doing everything she could do grow it and make it better.

Eventually, she decided not to bring her siblings into it because she didn't want to disrupt their lives. Besides, she was happy with the life she had and didn't want anyone else saying anything otherwise.

Now, in Tonopah, JJ is playing the part of a newcomer while helping operate and grow the Drifters.

Headcanons:

Has been in touch with her brother and sister, but their bond had slightly broken over the years

Has been caught by the police once, nearly ending up in jail, but they didn’t have enough evidence

Purposely has no signature in her work, so no one would recognise it

Loves watching F1

Drives a Mustang Dark Horse (stolen and refurbished and remade herself) and loves to race drive herself

[joannajonesx]

Where: The Outpost Who: @aurora-varona

Oh, JJ loved making new friends, especially in places like these. Call it her own ego stroking or what, but she liked when the men crawled over to her just because they saw what car she drove. What she loved more was how they much they were certain that it wasn't actually hers and how she couldn't handle a fucking stick.

Actually, that was how sometimes she ended up racing drunk - not entirely her fault, but the others probably would say it was. Not that she learnt from those mistakes.

"Rori! Rori, bitch, over here." Turning to the few guys who were at the table she eyes them. "Fucking move, can't you see who's coming over?" With a roll of her eyes and another push, she smiled at the woman. "I ordered you a drink, hope you're fucking ready for one. We're celebrating. One month in fucking Tonopah!" She got some shouts and whistles for the words from the guys.

[melissatherstone]

Andrés: We talk with our mouths, not our fists. Why do I feel like I'm talking to a five-year-old who got in trouble at kindergarten? Jesus fuck. Andrés: You kids and this tech shit. Screenshotting? Is that when you snapcut things or something? Andrés: Actually....I don't even care. Andrés: That it is, I'll agree. Andrés: Dr. Dré -- I'll take that. Just so you know, you've now prompted another Eminem listen party. It's being changed before I drive. Andrés: I'm heading home. You still at mine?

[joannajonesx]

JJ: Not what I was taught. :)))) JJ: ... I ain't even going to fucking bother. JJ: I'm down. Bring beer? JJ: And of course, see you in ten xoxo

[melissatherstone]

"Fuck yes" had him huffing a quiet laugh. It was so JJ, it hurt.

"I don't know, I think I'm an absolute dream to live with — you, on the other hand...so so," Andrés rolled his eyes, a smirk finally breaking through feigned disinterest. It was always this way between the two of them — easy-going, if not with a splash of playful contention. She was wild, that he'd always known. It wasn't hard not to spot it as he had in the youth of her face all those years ago. But he appreciated that wildness, especially when she was willing to go above and beyond.

Which she did, every time.

"Oh, I see how it is. Now you’re making demands?" he scoffed, light-heartedly. "Here, I thought you were here to serve me. Being in my home and all." Andrés didn't wait, pushing off the doorframe — if he wanted something done — specifically to do with cars. They'd jump. Anything else, well...you got the picture. Within a second, he was prepping two cups of coffee, sliding a glance to where she sat on the side.

"Careful, you might start enjoying this domestic life," he teased, taking a sip and then letting out a satisfied sigh. "And we both know It'd never be boring. You’d be painting my walls fuckin...I don't know, bright purple or something." his face contorted into something close to disgust as he took a quick look around the room.

He shouldn't have given her that idea. Fuck.

"Or maybe you just missed me, ever think of that? I'm getting old. It's nice that the kids like to visit still." Unable to keep a straight face, as the toaster popped. "Guess you want me to butter it too, right?"

[joannajonesx]

"Why? Because you fucking nag all the time? How's that a dream?" Joanna just rolled her eyes at him. Even though he wasn't like that at all. Compared to some people she had encountered in her life, Drés was an actual dream, one that he invited to live, which was more than she could have ever asked. Not that she'd ever tell him that, at least not sober. He got those words at least once a month, so she was sure he knew how much she loved the man. Putting it into words sober would just do too much to his ego and she wasn't willing to spike that up.

"If I wanted to kill myself, I'd just climb up your ego and jump down to your IQ. Don't need to live it." Yet, she was only kidding, of course. A fact he, and everyone in the drifters already knew about. Some may have thought JJ wasn't easy to be around, but she was funny and loyal when it came to it. Maybe just a little harder to approach, unless she wanted to do the approaching.

"Serve you? See, your ego, way up there." She shook her head and pointed up to the ceiling, meaning his ego kept going up and up, nonstop. "I help you reap the joys of life fully. What would you do without me and Rori? Where would you be? Remember, dude, we're your chosen family. That's gotta be way worse, because we're like a splinter stuck in your ass." She grinned at him, showing her middle finger at the same time.

Yet, once he got the coffee ready, she took it gratefully, taking that first glorious sip that re-energised her whole system. "You want purple walls? What kind of bachelor you wanna be? Nah, fuck that. I'd do you a sexy black. Maybe then you'd get laid with some better chicks." Yes, JJ was very much into Andrés life and his choices, but then again, so was he. That was how they'd been, up in each other's business since the day they've met.

"Come here." She ordered. JJ grabbed onto his shirt, pulling him closer to her and analysing him. From his hair, to his eyes, his stance, everything. She looked at him a good few minutes before pushing him back towards the toast. "You're good. You may be old, but you ain't dying just yet. So I don't need to worry about you. I'll tell you when I start worrying. I'll get you a push chair and paint it with your favourite things."

[joannajonesx]

HC

JJ's kid. Mustang Dark Horse, 2024 Definitely Stolen Updone and fixed herself. Will probably get a new one at the end of the year because this one possibly will be crashed. She will take you on a wild (death) ride.

[chewbacca]

[aurora-varona]

@joannajonesx

[joannajonesx]

Where: Around Tonopah Who: Open

She'd been watching the car for a good few minutes now, ever since she had stepped out of the store. With a cigarette smoking in her hand, blowing bubble gum bubbled with her mouth, JJ narrowed her eyes at the view. She knew what car it was, of course, she just wasn't sure if she liked it just yet.

Being in a new place wasn't unfamiliar to her - just another place for her to figure out, just another place for her to make a home. JJ was good at that, making any place a temporary home, after all, when they moved, she moved with her family, so it wasn't as if she was leaving anyone behind.

After a few more seconds of watching the car, she spat out the bubble gum into the trash, and put out the cigarette on the edge of if before making her way over. With her hand over the hood, she looked at the person in the car. "How long you've had it?" JJ asked, though she had an idea about it. But it was good to know, since it wasn't as if she was going to steal that car.

[melissatherstone]

Andrés: You are concerning, do you know that? I often wonder if I should be committed for having to deal with your insane, or commit you for that very reason...just...remember they look up to you guys, too. Yeah? Andrés: You and Rori are important pieces in this. Don't get me in trouble on your behalf. But yes...the guy looked a lot better after. Andrés: You're right, I didn't make you breakfast. But I did cover your ass quite a few times in the past...I won't start naming names. Andrés: Don't you forget it. (I'm playing...but am I?) Andrés: And as for the hair, maybe it's time for a new conditioner. But you can buy that shit for yourself. You girls and your products. Andrés: Wh ydoes one need three products which all do variations of the same thing, but just slightly different. Andrés: Look, just handle it, okay? We've got too much on the line to let this slip.

[joannajonesx]

JJ: Hence why I am nice? Shit only get out of hand when they're not doing their part. JJ: Knew it. Screenshotting this for blackmail, thanks xx JJ: As I did yours. Please, this relationship is very much tit for tat. JJ: Yet, when I wash your hair with them, you're more than fine? Aight, aight, aight, Dr Dré. JJ: You know I've got this. Don't worry.

[melissatherstone]

FOR: @joannajonesx WHEN: June 24' WHERE: Andrés's place.

Andrés walked through the door, his keys chucked into the usual bowl by the side of the door. Thankful for the air conditioning that now soothed the sting of the day. It didn't take him more than a second to sniff out that scent, his brows pulling together momentarily. "Are you fucking making toast?" — that was the least of his problems. How the hell had she gotten in without a key...again. Joanna was an absolute enigma, and one he'd known for so long that he was sure he had her all figured out.

And just like a father with a teenage daughter (Even if she wasn't that, at fucking all) he found himself having to deal with the aftermath of their close relationship. In truth, though, Andrés adored JJ. There wasn't anything he wouldn't do for her, and that was exactly why he was in this position.

Pushing through the living room door, his shoulder finding the frame as he leaned, arms crossing over his chest. He'd schooled his features into one of bored disinterest, and still, his lips threatened to tug into a smile. "I didn't realise you'd be over this much. Why don't you just fucking move in at this rate?" All in jest. If she truly needed somewhere to crash, his space was open. As it was for any of his drifters — but this was Joanna. "If you're going to keep using it all, make me some."

[joannajonesx]

Joanna probably had the keys made to his place the second day they arrived. Wasn't because she didn't trust him or because she wanted to snoop around his place. No, it was just easier since they were over each other's places, in any case. She did the same with Rori, as for now JJ got herself a shitty place in Webster Village, but she wasn't actually staying there much at all.

Spending the night at Andrés' place wasn't uncommon either. His place always felt like home, probably because she spent so many years with him, or sometimes she was just too lazy to get back to her place. OR too drunk to drive. "Fuck yes." She shouted back, as she moved to the coffee machine to start it, already working on a cup for him.

Music was playing in the background, but it wasn't loud enough to annoy the neighbours, just enough to set the mood for the day. Once she felt him in the same space as her, she popped in two more slices, turned around and jumped on to sit on the kitchen counter. "I'm not exactly sure we wouldn't kill each other if we really lived together, you know." They wouldn't, of course. They've been around each other for the last ten years and they still hadn't gotten bored with one another. JJ wasn't sure they ever would. He was family and also her best friend. "The coffee is there, why don't you just take it yourself? I'm not your fucking dog." But she was grinning at him as she said it.

[joannajonesx]

Where: Reaper Crew With: @aiden-macnally

Having been in Tonopah for only one month, JJ was taking her time to get to know the place. The people seemed pretty alright, not that they were any different from any other place she'd lived, but there's always someone who could be worse. As this was to become her new home for the foreseeable future, she made sure to go everywhere where there were people, where there was movement, just to get an idea of what it was going to be like. Besides, she liked knowing the place inside out just in case.

Pulling into the driveway of the Reaper Crew, JJ drove in in one of the Drifters' cars, not her own, because this time she wanted to check something. Something that wasn't music or food or whatever the fuck was happening in the city. So just before she had the car scratched, something she would fix herself before one of the guys even noticed.

With the loud engine off, JJ got out of the car and power walked straight to the reception. "Heard you have a guy who does a paint job. I need something and need it now."

[melissatherstone]

Andrés: Don't make me have to have words with you again about conduct, Joanna. But if you could have a chat with them, I'd be grateful. Andrés: Not sure if they used some parts to do up their own cars, I don't mind that shit. But I gotta make a profit so I can pay all your asses. Andrés: And you aren't cheap. Andrés: No, my house has the name on it. I think that wins, don't you? Andrés: If you want bread, buy bread. You replace it with fucking standard white.

[joannajonesx]

JJ: What? So the last guy had a broken nose? He deserved it plus don't you think he looks better now? Because I do. JJ: But fine, I'll try to channel inner Davila and mother them. JJ: I think the rules are pretty clear, no? Honesty, integrity yada yada yada? JJ: You wanted the best - that don't come cheap. How many times I have to tell you that? JJ: Well, I didn't see you making me breakfast after I passed out last night? And I work hard, I think you can deal with a fucking few slices of bread, Andrés. JJ: Will you replace the hair that falls off my head because of the work I do for you then??

[melissatherstone]

Andrés 📱 JJ.

Andrés: New parts came in today, I've brought them all in. Noticed that there are a few short. Andrés: Might need to have a re-count. Andrés: Can you pull some people in to do that in the next couple of days? Andrés: And JJ... Andrés: Half my loaf of bread is gone again. Andrés: Was it you?

[joannajonesx]

JJ: Are they pulling this shit again? I'm gonna have their heads. JJ: I'll have the people, no worries. But if that happens again? JJ: Didn't have your name on it 💗💗💗

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