❝ and won't you think I'm pretty, when I'm standing top the bright lit city, and I'll take your hand and pick you up. ❞
𝐥𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐨 (31) — barmaid at tric / musician
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Name: Leonella Moreno
Gender & Pronouns: Female, She/Her
Age: 31 Birthday: March 17th, 1993
Occupation: Bartender at TRIC / Musician
Neighborhood: Midtown
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trigger warnings: none
Life had always been fairly average, where Leonella was concerned. She'd never wanted for anything growing up, except perhaps the acceptance of her absent father, but alas, as far as her mother and elder sister went, it was the three of them against the world. As it would remain until present day. 'Cause whilst her mother initially fell head over heels for Leonella's father, it unfortunately would be fleeting and ultimately disappointing, which summed up the man in a nutshell. And, perhaps that's why the young woman has little patience for men coming in and out of her life? Except perhaps the exception of her pending step father, who seems to have emerged out of the woodwork once more, with his biological connection to her sister, helping solidify their shift in family dynamic. Whilst being involved in the wedding is something that brings them together, she can't help but wonder why she was not allowed such pleasantries with her own father, a small amount of disconnect in who she is and whom she came from, without the details of what the man who helped bring her into the world is actually like.
However, whilst there was a part of Leonella that longed for a paternal connection that was lacking in her life, it wasn't enough to dislodge her life. It continued on, with strength and perseverance, especially with her sister's passion for life and big dreams of becoming a model, only inspiring her further. Granted, she wasn't quite into the idea of being the centre of attention in that way, she did somehow navigate her talents into a similar creative field, that of music. There was nothing that she connected with more, whether that be playing the piano, strumming her guitar, or belting out a ballad she'd written over the course of the weeks before. Unfortunately, it wasn't something she shared with the world easily, and growing up, it was definitely more refined and honed in the shower and confines of her bedroom, but alas, her confidence would continue to grow well into her teenage years, ultimately playing at local spots during her high school years, where she could.
College wasn't something that Leonella strove for, and instead focused her attention on music, and the band she'd secured over the years, trusted and just as passionate as she was about the future. There was a time where they had been signed for a small indie label, but unfortunately, following some unappreciated advances towards her from their contact, she ultimately decided she was going to do this alone. There was no way she was going to be 'that girl', sleeping her way to the top for a chance at performing for a living. So, instead, she continues to play in her spare time, and as a hobby, but the way she makes a living is far less glamorous. The brunette responsible for filling drinks, and ensuring there's ice at the ready at the local club, TRIC. The upside? She and her band do get to perform from time to time, given their extensive open mic nights, and scheduled live performances. Thankfully, it seems as though the owner is as enamoured by the music industry as she is.
Not only was performing something that brought fulfilment to her life, the addition of her niece was top of that list. Weirdly, Leonella never thought she would be someone to have children or embrace all that they brought, but alas, here she was, completely in love with a small child her sister brought into this world. Though having her own is still very heavily in question, being an aunt definitely satiates any potential in the meantime. Not that she was much of a dater these days, between rehearsals, shift work, family in general and managing her mothers engagement to her sisters father, it leaves little time for the dating pool and all it's bullshit. So, life continues on.
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Leonella is a native to Wilmington, growing up there with her mother and sister Cami, and now niece. Whilst she may only be half siblings with her sister, it definitely doesn't show, their little three musketeers attitude had always been very deeply intact. Even whilst a part of Leonella was questioning the abandonment of her father, and what that meant for her. Particularly when Cami was graced with her parents re-evaluating their relationship, who are now engaged, the girls fully involved with wedding prep as we speak. Alas, overall the young woman is thrilled with the turn of events, particularly for her mother who seems to be getting her 'happily ever after'. Aside from this going on at present, she's also a barmaid at TRIC, which comes with the perks of being able to perform with her band, considering her deep rooted passion and talent for music. Both with instruments, like piano and acoustic guitar, but also singing, something that she used to keep hush hush behind closed doors until more recent years. She'd tried getting involved with a label once, but unfortunately, her experience wasn't enviable. Negotiations including that of a sexual element that she of course wasn't interested in, now deciding to pursue this herself, paying to produce any songs or albums in the future alone.
