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Maverick Lou Harris | Twenty-Four | Employee @ Malibu & Co on the weekends/Employee at What's the Tea on weekdays

[merrock]

CHARACTER INFORMATION

face claim: Madison Bailey

full name: Maverick Lou Harris

nickname(s): Mavi (May-Vee), Mav, Mavi-Lou

pronouns & gender: she/her - cis woman

sexuality: lesbian

birth date: October 1st, 1998

birth place: Brooklyn, New York

time in town: three months

housing: downtown

occupation: What’s the Tea - on weekdays / Malibu & Co - on weekends

family: Fallon Harris, and Brooklyn Harris

personality: Mavi wouldn’t really say she’s a people person. But she has people she’s fiercely loyal to. If you’re her friend, you’re her friend until the end. But if you look at her the wrong way, she’ll dislike you for the long haul. She’s happily out and proud, and sticks up for what she believes in. She doesn’t tend to stay in the shadows, and is more of a girl who enjoys the party atmosphere. Don’t underestimate her though, she’s quick-witted and smart as hell. Snarky and full of attitude, this girl knows how to push others’ buttons, and she sure is okay with that.

BACKGROUND / BIO

TW: homophobia, TW: bullying

Born after both her older sisters, Fallon and Brooklyn, Maverick Lou Harris was the odd ball. She tended to do her own thing growing up, and yes she was grateful for her older siblings who would always make sure she was cared after, but she longed for something a bit more out of the ordinary. She loved sitting on their fire escape during the day, turning the beaded friendship bracelet around her fingers as she people-watched the rushing streets of Brooklyn, New York. She didn’t really enjoy being rushed in anything she did as she was really someone who gravitated towards the “living in the moment” crowd.

Mavi was never really good at anything growing up. Sure, she enjoyed a lot of different activities. Basketball, drawing, writing, math, even knitting, but could she say she was talented in any of those? Not really. She just never had a knack for anything. She was just kind of, plain. She had good grades growing up, was on the basketball team in high school, and never really did anything that could get her punished. Growing up, she watched both her older sisters turn into different types of people. She enjoyed watching them with a close eye. Fallon left to go to college, and Brooklyn, only a few years older than her, kept a close eye on her and their younger sibling. Mavi always felt like she was too mature to be looked after, so she didn’t mind when Brooklyn left for a few hours. Granted, Mavi was only in middle school, but she definitely felt like she was mature, (as mature as a 12 year old could be). She knew not to really do anything to put herself in harms way, mostly because she watched her big sister fall in love and get hurt.

Mavi vowed she wouldn’t fall in love. She wasn’t going to. She had seen too much watching her big sister. She felt okay with her decision, she liked spending her time alone, watching the hustle and bustle of the street below them. It wasn’t until high school that she really truly understood who she was, and why she was feeling these sort of feelings for the most popular girl in school. Maverick wasn’t “popular” per say, but people did know who she was. She made herself known. Sophomore year of high school, she came out as gay. Her parents had suspected, and were happy just as long as she was. High schoolers took it a bit differently though. They weren’t as happy. As much as she tried to overlook what others were saying about her, she ended up getting into a fist fight with one of the juniors. Suspended from school, she knew she needed to fight for herself and stick up for herself, even if that meant having to get into more physical fights.

She became someone with a hardened shell on the outside. Never letting anyone see that they had hurt her feelings. One wrong look, and people knew they were on her bad side. High school went by in a flash after that. She kept to herself, with only her few friends that stuck by her side. She got into a college down in Georgia, and decided to go, because why the hell not? Something to get her away from her home state, and maybe something new.

Maverick definitely found her place down in Georgia. She was able to figure out who she wanted to be without the weight of her family, without the pressure of her siblings. She studied business, but really truly hated it. Only found out she really liked the beaches down in Georgia and started getting into surfing.

Mavi wanted to be one of those girls who traveled around in a van to different cities with a joint in her hand, and her surfboard on the roof. For now though, in order to be closer to her sisters, she has found herself a cute little apartment downtown, and works her two jobs at What’s the Tea, and Malibu & Co. But you’d most likely find her sitting at the park or surfing on her days off.

[maverickharris]

devikavyas​:✤    

Devika might not know Mavi all that well, but between her dramatic reaction to Devika’s proximity and the pause she took before replying to Devika’s suggestions, she suspected Mavi was still shaken from it all. “Well, come on then, I think we can arrange that. We can even find you some water, if that would help.”

She kept her head down for a bit before exhaling. Nodding, she stepped forward towards the girl, and began walking. “I think that’d help. Thanks. Wasn’t really expecting him to keep following me.” She mumbled, a bit too loud though. 

[maverickharris]

viviennefaye​:

“Yeah it looks worse than it is.” Honestly if people looked at her they would probably assume that it was someone who had caused that but not in the way people expected. Still she was managing to have a good trip but it was probably why she was taking it so easy with spending more time just at the beach, hiking, the pool. When she looked back at the woman she sighed obviously telling she wasn’t looking to good right now. “Look I know I’m not your favorite person but are you okay?”

Keeping her eyes on the girls face, she nodded. Wasn’t going to ask more about the situation. It wasn’t her business. For a second, Maverick got lost in her own thoughts. She was ready to go home, even though she had had a good time. She missed her horrible apartment, and the cold weather. Snapping out of her daze, she nodded. “Yeah. m’fine..” She sucked her lips in and shrugged her shoulders. “Just shaken up. People don’t know how to take no for an answer.”

[maverickharris]

fallonpriya​:

I do live a little, I’m here in Costa Rica, having a good time. Been pretty much living at the beach or pool. Who needs to be the trouble maker when everyone else is so good. I went, I didn’t necessarily go with anyone but did have a few dances with someone. Was a good time. 

That’s because all of us are here in Costa Rica. Ooh. Wait, Someone?? Who is this someone? I have a boring romantic life right now. Give me the deets.

[maverickharris]

verachadha​:

You’ve still got to teach me how to surf! The fresh fruit makes everything better, doesn’t it? I love being able to just relax on the beach and just sit out in the sun and enjoy a cold drink.

I can do that! It won’t be pretty, but I can get you started, and we can work on balancing skills. I’ve had a good amount of time to just sit and relax which has been nice. 

[femalestunning]

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[maverickharris]

viviennefaye​:

“Well you weren’t exactly someone I was looking to run into either.” The feeling was mutual. It really did prove how opposite that siblings could be. Vivienne was so close with Brooklyn and got along with her like she had known her her whole life. Maybe it was like they had talked about, they knew what it felt like to feel like the outcasts in their families for their checkered pasts. “Just trying to go enjoy my time at the beach, I won’t stand in your way from doing whatever it is you’re doing.” she said giving a look before she was a few feet away and heard her voice and she glanced down at the bruised ribs, “Like a bitch but price of thinking the boys will ever be okay with a girl racing cars along side of them.” she murmured. “I’ll live at least, which I’m sure is a disappointment to some.” she snarked as she laid out her blanket. 

Licking her lips to keep herself from snapping even more, she gritted her teeth. She already had enough of someone harassing her to the point where she wanted to resort to violence. Maverick wasn’t usually a violent person. With Vivienne’s reply, Mavi let out a small exhale that she didn’t realize she was holding. She was expecting worse, honestly, and that’s what brain did to her. Went to the worst possible scenario. She tugged her hair behind her ear, as she nodded. “Interesting.” She muttered, before snapping her eyes back up to the other. “Well, enjoy.” She said, planting a face smile on her face. She needed to get somewhere cool, and dark to help her panic attack go away, and this definitely did not help. 

[maverickharris]

brooklynsharris​:

Horseback riding it is! I haven’t been on a horse since I was a kid and at a birthday party that had pony rides. So this should be interesting but fun. So we can ride horses one day, then another, we can go on a shopping spree and relax on the beach. It’ll be nice to have more Mavi time in my life.

I think I rode a horse back in Georgia, but that’s only because my friend owned a farm. Scariest thing ever was having a wild rooster run after you. Didn’t realize I was afraid of roosters until then. I can be available for all of those things. Awe, Brooke, that’s sweet. I haven’t changed much since I left a few years ago. I’m still the same me. 

[maverickharris]

rafaelcb​:

“You’re not intruding,” he promised with a shake of his head. Truth be told, he hadn’t really had plans after his run, other than cooling off and seeing who was out and about at the resort. “I won’t pressure you or make you feel like you have to, but if you want even just a glass of water, it can be my treat. I know sometimes it can be hard to unwind when you get feeling like that, so,” he nodded his head. “Your call.”

She heard his voice and then glanced behind him. Her fear was that she was going to say no to his offer, and then immediately bump into the asshole that had decided to follow her all the way up the beach. “Glass of water would be great.” She said nodding her head, her eyes traveling up towards his. “Yeah. Lets do that.” 

[maverickharris]

vincexmatthews​:​

Vince blinked. “It’s all good, I’ve gotten worse insults about me borrowing spoons. Long story,” he offered her a smile. “Bad day? Long day? Both?” he asked, raising his eyebrows slightly. The day had been a nice one. It had been cool in the morning, enough for him to do a quick jog before really starting his day. “I was just about to go grab a bite to eat, if you wanted to join me, though.”

Her brows furrowed at his statement, before giving him a small smile. “Both?” She said, exhaling a long breath. “Yeah, yeah. That’d be nice.” She said. It was hard because she was on the verge of a panic attack. So she needed to go do something to get her mind off of the weird man who decided she was the person he wanted to compliment. 

[maverickharris]

fallonpriya​:

Because I know my sisters well enough to know usually one or the other – or both, are up to something. Don’t even pretend, Brooke would even agree with me on this one. Are you going out to the cocktail party tonight? 

Mmm’okay. Rude. But fine. You need to live a little Fallon. Be the troublemaker. And yes, I am. I will be in attendance. Are you? Are you going with anybody? 

[maverickharris]

devikavyas​:​

✤    

For Devika, the entire trip had been surreal. Moving to Merrock had been the first time she’d really left New York, and now here she was, in a tropical paradise, days away from her 32nd birthday. She’d been doing her best to explore the area, but there was so much to do, and see, and taste; she just wanted to make the most of this trip. She’d been on her way back to her room when she happened upon someone she vaguely recognized as being part of the party from Merrock. A startled laugh burst from her lips, and she shook her head. “I can see that. Look, if you want to be alone, I can go, but if you want help with some idiot not respecting your boundaries … well, I’m happy to offer backup.” Not that she had much to offer in the way of combat skills, but leaving someone so upset alone didn’t seem the best course, either.

She kept her head down for a second, trying to get her breathing under control. “I appreciate that.” She said, her eyes lifting. “--but I think I lost ‘em.” Hopefully she had. She wasn’t sure how long he was going to continue to try to follow her. Running into Devika, literally, was good for her. “I think I just need to get out of this area, and find some place inside thats cool.”

[maverickharris]

ycseniarivera​:

Still cautious with the situation as they stood there with Maverick, they nodded their head in understanding as she spoke about what happened. “Ew, that’s disgusting. I don’t understand how people can just hit on someone randomly,” they grimaced. It took them a few seconds to come up with something else to say, trying to figure out a way to help her. “Do you want to go somewhere? To help you calm down?”

She had to take a couple of deep breaths before responding. “It’s the most uncomfortable thing. And how people can’t take no for an answer.” She said, her hands still shaking a bit. “Yeah. I would like to.” Maverick didn’t really know where she needed to go but definitely not out in the open. “I can just go back to my room.” She didn’t want to intrude on whatever Nia had planned for the rest of the day.

[maverickharris]

[maverickharris]

rafaelcb​:

“Don’t worry about it,” he shook his head as she apologized, noticing the way that she flexed her fingers, her tight posture, and then finally her response about being on edge, tucking his ear phones into his pocket and nodding curtly to himself. “Listen, I was just about to pop by Barefoot Grille to grab a drink and something to eat,” a reward, for having finished his run. “Would that help take the edge off?”

Maverick was just trying to go about her day, but that fact that someone had followed her all the way towards the resort made her chest hurt. She didn’t want to impose on the man’s lunch plans, so her response was, “I don’t want to intrude. Again, I apologize.” She shook her head. “I can always go grab something a bit later. I’m not really sure if my stomach will let me eat at the moment.”

[maverickharris]

fallonpriya​:

So what trouble have you been getting into, I feel like in my radar someone has been getting up to something and it has to be either Brooklyn or you so I’m just going down my list. 

Ahh.. Why would you assume we’ve gotten into trouble? I’m offended, on behalf of both B and I.  We’re not always troublemakers y’know. 

[maverickharris]

viviennefaye​:​

Truth be told, Vivienne was having a good time but she was taking it easy. Aside from going out with people she trusted most, she was still healing from the accident and encounter with her ex. Heading towards the beach, already pulling her summer dress off, it didn’t seem like it was a bad place to just relax and get some tanning done. Plus no one looked like they were from Merrock which meant no questioning the large bruises that covered the sides of her ribs in weird blotches. When the woman turned around snapping at her and she saw who it was she rolled her eyes. “Sorry the last time I checked I don’t have nuts.” she snapped back, “But maybe you can bitch at the next person who comes along.” Vivienne said as she tried to walk past her to get distance between the two. 

If she had known it was Vivienne behind her, she wouldn’t have apologized, but the apology slipped out. Either way, Mavi wasn’t going to sit there and entertain the woman. She did notice the bruises on the side of her ribs, and took account of it, but didn’t mention as her eyes slide back up Vivienne. “Well, again, you weren’t someone I had been expecting.” She snapped back, before taking a step away from the other. She wanted to just turn around and keep walking. And god, she really tried. But after a moment, she called out, “Does that hurt?” She asked, nodding towards the other.