Once Upon Another Time

Katie Klein • 39 • Recruiter

[katiexklein]

I saw myself in summer nights And stars lit up like candle lights I made my wish but mostly I Believed

[ natalie portman ] – have you heard about [ Katie klein ]? [ she/her ] lives at the qz. I think they’ve lived there for [ six months]. they’re [ thirty-nine] yrs old and seem very [ cunning ]. i’ve also heard they can be very [ docile ] as well. they’ve been assigned as a [ recruiter ]. they often daydream about [ walking through the hallowed halls bathed in sunlight on her way to a lecture]. i’m curious to know more.

Bio

Born into a military family, Katie moved around quite a bit in her youth. She turned to books as her comfort due to never being able to maintain friendships for more than a few years at a time. Books were always there for her, and the friends she made within the pages never changed.

Attended Oxford where she obtained her degree in Literature. She wished to bring others the comfort that she herself enjoyed in the written word. Thus she soon became a best-selling novelist.

The fungus was something stranger than any fiction that she could imagine. The independence she gained as a young woman was forfeited in exchange for the comfort provided with her retired military father. He focus went to doing everything within her power to preserve humanity, losing a bit of her innocence and naivety as she traded words for weapons.

After his death, Katie wished to honor her father’s memory. But the memories she made in her old qz were a bit too much for her, thus she's came to Pittsburgh.

Basic Information

Full Name: Katherine Meredith Klein

Nickname(s): Katie

Age: 39

Date of Birth: September 16

Nationality: American

Gender: Female

Pronouns: She/Her

Orientation: bisexual

Religion: n/a

Political Affiliation: Independent

Occupation: Former novelist, current recruiter

Physical Appearance

Face Claim: Natalie Portman

Hair Colour: Brown

Eye Colour:  Brown

Tattoos: Small bird on inner left wrist- usually covered by watch band

Piercings: Ears

Personality

Positive Traits: Cunning, Considerate, Creative, Compassionate

Negative Traits: Docile, Indecisive, Fretful

Goals/Desires: To leave the world a better place

Fears: Bees

Hobbies: Reading, writing, painting

Favorites

Weather: Sunshine

Color: Pastel colors

Music: Singer Songwriters

Movies: Romance and historical drama

Beverage: Tea

Food: Petit fours

Family

Father: Alexander Klein (deceased)

Mother: Eloise Klein

Sibling(s): Sarah Wilde (younger sister)

Other: Josh Wilde (nephew), Alice Wilde (niece), James Wilde (brother-in-law)

Extra

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

MBTI: INFP

Hogwarts House: Ravenclaw

Moral Alignment: Lawful Good

Element: Water

[cashonlys]

“any chance you’re looking for a side gig as a doula?” she intended it as a joke, but seconds after, she was considering it as a serious possibility. it would be nice to have someone that wouldn’t mom-shame her for having interests beyond raising her daughter.

[katiexklein]

Katie smiled softly. "I doubt very much that I'm qualified for that." She loved children, but half the time she feared that she was doing something wrong. She worried for the day that she'd become a mother, should that day ever come. "But if you are looking for someone to chat with over chamomile tea, I can do that."

[mydivasfan]

[katiexklein]

Her father had been military. When the military turned to FEDRA, he became a FEDRA officer. Her brother-in-law was FEDRA. Her best friend was FEDRA. Her good friends were FEDRA. She was a pacifist. One of the reasons she'd become a recruiter was to save people. She simply didn't have it in her to pull the trigger. She felt the tip of Leon's knife against her neck. She sighed, closing her eyes. "I know. I'm dead. Again." She was trying. He had to know that.

@endureqz

[katiexklein]

Location: Barn

Katie's blood curdling scream echoed through the barn. She didn't think about possibly spooking the horses or other animals. All the woman could think about was running to salvation. Worse than anything out beyond the qz, it followed the woman as she bolted towards where she knew Kourt to be. Katie slammed the door shut, panting against it. It took her a moment to catch her breath, hand held to her heart. "Bee."

@endureqz

[misslutyens-deactivated20230624]

alana pondered the woman’s words, head tilted to a side and eyes deeply fixed on hers, searching for something she couldn’t quite pinpoint — honesty? mock? she simply nodded, in the end, a small shrug tagging along.    “ i’ll let you know if i agree in two years ”    not that she thought they’d be around each other by then, but nonetheless. her attention went instantly back to the front, yet the moment the woman by her side took her turn to share what she saw, alana’s head slowly moved to her again, a cheeky, annoying grin painting her features for a moment.    “ i love the way you rearranged my words and made them sound all beautiful and well thought ”    was the first thing she said, the smile tugging one corner of her lips to its side becoming amused now. immediately, her focus returned to the couple and her eyebrows raised, impressed, and no doubt interested.     “ okay, that is an amazing theory, i’m loving the end, but you think the tensions started before the … stress of all that’s happening? ”    alana wanted to hear her and only her now, wanted to drown in the story that seemed to be weaving in the woman’s mind. then, suddenly, she remembered something relevant:    “ hey, what’s your name? sorry i didn’t ask before. ”    i’m kind of an asshole and thought you wouldn’t be interesting enough, she thought, regretfully, cringing to herself.

[katiexklein]

Katie rarely hid her opinion on any matter. Even when she had something that might be unpleasant to the addressee, she attempted to find the gentlest wording possible. There was nothing but earnest truth in her words. "I hope to hear about it." Not that she counted on such a thing. The years went quickly, but in the qz, not a single day could be taken for granted. It made them all cherish the time they had with one another all the more. She chuckled, shaking her head. "Sorry, it's a habit. I was a writer in another life." It was merely something that she felt she needed to explain. No matter how she tried to change, old habits simply refused to leave. She was constantly rewriting the narrative in her mind, observing and recording random bits of life. Katie took a moment to ponder the pair. Clearly they cared for one another. That sort of passion came from deep feelings. She tilted her head, observing the subtle body movements. Even in a fight, both had their feet turned towards one another. They wanted to be right where they were. "I think so. Have you ever lived with anyone?" She looked at Alana without judgment. She was curious as to the answer. Moving in with another meant adjusting. She imagined the lovers down the road had a few issues as they built a new life together. "Oh duh. I'm sorry. Totally rude of me. I'm Katie."

[buckwhitaker]

katiexklein​:

“Can you say Mama?” Katie tickled the baby. “Ma-ma. Mamamama?”

.

Ashley raised an eyebrow, cigarette flicking pretty immediately to the side. He wasn’t the best guy behind the walls, but tobacco and little lungs seemed like crossing a fuckin’ line, even for him. “You skip a few steps there, or what?” 

“How long have you had that thing?”

[katiexklein]

Katie appreciated how he moved the stream of smoke further from the infant. Everyone was free to do as they wished, but the thought in the small action proved he was not as tough as he might look. "Just for the afternoon, then Alice goes back home to her parents."

[nadiahernandez]

katiexklein​:

“Working.” It was not often that her sister and brother-in-law got scheduled to work the same shift, but Katie savored those days. It was her time to spoil her niece as best as she could. “That they are. Did you run around with a plastic crown too?” It had been only a few years before her sister snatched the crown from Katie’s head, but it was one of those memories that she forever cherished.

Alex shook her head, “Nope. Was never lucky enough to be a princess with my parents.” She said with a shrug. Her childhood wasn’t one she enjoyed talking about. “What about you? Were you a little princess when you were a kid?”

[katiexklein]

"Then you were their little warrior." Katie never envied those with difficult childhoods, but she realized the strength that it built within them. "I was for quite a few years." Her sister had been too. They were lucky like that.

[w0manstand1ng-deactivated202603]

“It's been twenty-three years... And as much as it pains me, there's no going back from this.” She spoke softly, looking at the other. Celeste had lost all faith in the government but knew that some people kept thinking about being saved by FEDRA or whatever. “It's hell outside but chaos in here..”

[katiexklein]

Twenty-three long years of holding onto the hope that something might change. There were the occasional rumors of a cure, but none was ever produced. If it were, Katie knew that the FEDRA would make certain it was available on a large scale. "There is some order to the chaos within the walls. There is safety and hope. We are less alone in the qz."

[seraphiel-ravencroft]

"Don't be ridiculous, Katie," He says, shaking his head. "It's not awkward just...very surprising." He tried to think back to all the conversations he's had with Ben. He's sure he's mentioned Katie before, he couldn't help but wonder why the other never said anything. "So how has it been, you know, living with your ex during the apocalypse?

[katiexklein]

Katie did not know just how close to Atreus was to Ben, but thankfully it was not something that would cause any trouble to Atreus. For all that she knew, they could simply be doctor and patient. The way that Atreus made friends, she doubted it very much. "Weird." She shrugged. "We've only had the one encounter where he needed to unhandcuff me."

[lettyricci-deactivated20250813]

ayelet looked on as the woman tickled the baby in her arms. a soft smile appeared on her face, but, it slowly faded. she had no idea if it was proper to make a remark or not. “is the baby yours?” she managed to ask a question in the end.

[katiexklein]

"My niece." Katie smiled, rearranging the blanket swaddling the baby to prevent a chill. She then carefully pulled back a section to show the woman the baby's face. "We are working on talking. I have a bet to win that Mama is going to be her first word."

[vndersons]

"Oh uh, s-sure", her nerves were visible but still she held her arms out to hold the little bundle. So soft, so innocent, and so damn cute. This was certainly not helping with the fact that Kane and her had to wait for her next period to see if they were in the clear. Maybe she'd actually be sad instead of relived when it came. "Oh", the younger woman perked up. "Of course I do. He's a great kid."

[katiexklein]

Katie took care placing the babe in Elise's arms. That little girl was the most precious person in the world to so many. She held the promise of a world repaired, even if Katie did doubt the existence of the fabled cure that might restore the world to normalcy. If only she could gift the children the easy world that Katie grew in. "You are too sweet. He's a bit of a mischief maker." She chuckled, knowing the hijinks that Joshie got into when no one was looking.

[nadiahernandez]

katiexklein​:

“My niece.” Katie beamed, sitting the baby up in her lap. “She really is. Going to do be a little princess if she isn’t already.”

“Oh my bad. Where’s her mom?” she asked, her finger reaching out to brush against the back of the baby’s hand. “I think she will. Every girl is born a princess. I know i was for a little.” she chuckled.

[katiexklein]

"Working." It was not often that her sister and brother-in-law got scheduled to work the same shift, but Katie savored those days. It was her time to spoil her niece as best as she could. "That they are. Did you run around with a plastic crown too?" It had been only a few years before her sister snatched the crown from Katie's head, but it was one of those memories that she forever cherished.

[vndersons]

Her heart fluttered as she looked down at the beautiful little girl. It was no secret to anyone that Elise adored children. "They are", the blonde beamed. "Looks like I'll have a new student here in a few years then won't I?"

[katiexklein]

"Would you like to hold her?" Katie wouldn't let just anyone touch the baby, but Elise was so good around kids. She might not be a mother herself, but Katie had faith that she'd also be able to hand off the baby without waking her. "You most certainly will. I think you already know her brother. Josh Wilde?"

[survivesqz]

kane was silent as he listened to the woman coo. it felt rude not to make his presence known so he spoke gently into the room. "ah, wh-who's baby?" was all he could muster.

[katiexklein]

"My sister's." She smiled at the man. It was hard to feel anything but delighted when she got to watch the baby. "You are welcome to join us, if you'd like. We are still working on getting her to talk, but I more than make up for it."

[nadiahernandez]

katiexklein​:

“Can you say Mama?” Katie tickled the baby. “Ma-ma. Mamamama?”

“You never told me you had a child.” She said, glancing down at the baby. “She’s a beautiful baby.”

[katiexklein]

"My niece." Katie beamed, sitting the baby up in her lap. "She really is. Going to do be a little princess if she isn't already."

[vndersons]

"Awwww", the blonde cooed. "She's so adorable. How old is she?"

[katiexklein]

"Three months. I swear she sprouted like a little bean. She was just the tiniest thing, and now she actually tells me off when we try tummy time." Katie grinned down at her little niece, seeing that she was finally getting tired. "They are so sweet to have around."