dance in a storm in my best dress

Bellalina Carlson. Known as Belle. Owner of Wildflower Cafe. Living in Claybourne. 27 years old. Chef, baker and all around foodie.

[missxbelle]

{SAMANTHA LOGAN} Detectives have case files on {BELLE CARLSON}. It reads that they are a {TWENTY SIX} year old {CIS WOMAN}. They had met Maddison Halles and they were {ACQUAINTANCES THROUGH THEIR PARENTS}. {SHE/HER} lives in {MARINA SIDE APARTMENTS} and work as {CHEF/BAKER/CAFE OWNER}. They can be considered {PASSIONATE} but also {BOSSY}. They couldn’t have possibly had anything to do with the disappearances…. could they?

INTRO

FULL NAME: Bellalina Marie Carlson NICKNAMES: Belle AGE: Twenty six GENDER: Cis Woman PRONOUNS: She/her OCCUPATION: Chef/ baker/ owner of Wildflower Cafe EDUCATION: Culinary school in New York HOBBIES: Cooking/baking, playing piano, photography PLACE OF RESIDENCE: Claybourne FACE CLAIM: Samantha Logan

BIOGRAPHY

tw death, tw car accident

Bellalina Carlson affectionately known as Belle grew up in Claybourne with her parents and a close-knit family. She didn’t have any siblings but she was very close to her cousins. She had a happy and comfortable childhood, on paper her family had money and fit in well with the rest of Claybourne’s high class residents, though Belle never really felt like she fit it and nor did she want to. Her mom is Irish and and she spent a lot of summers there with her grandparents and extended family. She was always an adventurous young girl, she enjoyed camping, rock climbing and most things she could do outdoors and that life away from Claybourne. Her mom encouraged her to play piano from a young age and it is something she still enjoys, annoying her family playing songs at every special occasion.

Belle’s biggest passion is food and everyone who knows her, knows she is a foodie. She has spent what feels like her whole life cooking and baking and she couldn’t imagine not doing it. She cooks for her friends and family at any opportunity she can find. She is known to be a little bossy and she likes to be in control of the kitchen, especially during the holidays. At sixteen, she worked part time in a restaurant in the city and it was a big influence in her life. Her boss wrote her a reference for culinary school in New York. She has always been a smart and determined girl and she was accepted. She finished high school with excellent grades and at eighteen found herself moving away from home and heading to New York. 

She felt like she was living her dream in New York, she worked hard and enjoyed learning new things. She’d been a sheltered girl in her community in Claybourne and she was experiencing life in different and exciting ways. Finding herself being a little more rebellious than she’d ever been and enjoying being young. In her second year of university she met a guy who challenged her and excited her. She fell hard and fast, she was young and in love. Though her life took a turn for the worst when he didn’t come home one night. Her boyfriend passed away in a car accident. It took her a while to move on from his death. She was still so young, though she continued to distract herself with school and work. She was still in New York when she heard about Maddison’s disappearance, they had never been close and Belle had never really liked the older girl but she didn’t wish any harm to her. 

After cookery school, Belle pursued a life in New York as a chef, though the busy life didn’t feel like her. She missed her life in Claybourne and she missed her family. Her goal was to one day run her own business and she found the opportunity back in her childhood home. When her grandfather sadly past away, she inherited some money which she put into an old building near her home. She now owns and runs the Wildflower Cafe in Claybourne. Belle is a focused but bubbly young woman and can sometimes be self-centred, but she is sweet and tries her best to be a good person. Despite her moments of being bossy and slightly selfish, she is known to be very caring and kind-hearted. She usually means well and the people around her know that. Maddison’s body being found last year shook her, the town was a lot of things but someone she knew dying there... almost didn’t seem real. She’s tried not to think about it but she knows, it crosses a lot of people’s minds around Claybourne.

[missxbelle]

a-law​:

Astrid smiled, it was nice hearing nice things about the man she was seeing. Particularly from a woman like Belle, she was fairly certain that Belle would tell her the truth… whatever that may be. “I don’t know about lighting up… I think i’m a little old for that and i’ve done the whirlwind romance before. I’m taking things slow, using my head. But i do like Parker a lot.”

Belle could see her smile and it was nice. Parker had always been a good man, she wanted the woman to know that. “You are never too old to fall in love. Nothing wrong with feeling that again or with someone else. Trust me, I know. And I know you’re saying, oh you’re young but yeah, I kind of get it.” She nodded. “Slow isn’t bad, it’s a nice way to enjoy it.”

[missxbelle]

justnathan​:

“a little shove? i got you.” he gave her a reassuring grin,  stepping back from the door a little. “but you might want to step aside for a second. i wouldn’t want to accidentally run you over or anything.” of course she probably didn’t mean a shove as in run shoulder first into the door but that’s the way nathan understood it and now he was determined to give it a good shove on his first try. “for freedooooom!” he jokingly shouted before running towards the door, crashing into it, instantly stumbling the moment the door opened. “tada!” he playfully exclaims, laughing a little, turning to look at her, “who needs a locksmith, am i right?”

“Yes, a little shove. And I hate to admit as a woman I am not strong enough... but I can’t get it open,” she laughed a little, raising a brow as he stepped back. “Are you really going to run into the door?” she asked, though before she had barely finished her question, he had ran into the door. “Oh my god, it actually opened,” Belle gave a laugh. “Well, I guess I have to say thank you. I clearly did not.”

[missxbelle]

tvrnished​:

As her eyes scanned the woman Hadley couldn’t help but feel a bit sad for her. There was a good chance that the sopping wet woman would have to finish her shift like this. “Yeah”, the blonde agreed. “You should really let your boss know about it. It’s kinda a safety and security hazard.”

Belle shivered slightly, moving round back to grab a towel from the small employee bathroom. “Oh my god, it was coming down so hard, I got soaked so fast,” she laughed a little. “Thank you, I’ll grab you a coffee or anything you want.” She smiled. “Well, I am the person I’ll have to complain to. I’m my own boss.”

[missxbelle]

illegallyxblonde​:

Ella smiled, tilting her head. “I knew you would.” She squeezed Belle’s shoulders. “If there is food involved, i’m in. See, i have the whole thing catered for and i’m totally fine.”

Belle smiled back at her, rubbing Ella’s arm. “Of course I would. Always. You call and I am there, bestie.” She nudged her. “And I can’t help myself if food is involved. I get bossy and I want to do it.”

[missxbelle]

mrxbrooke​:

Asher was more then amused right now and his grin showed it as he stepped out of the rain. His curls were dripping with rainwater and his smile was only growing. “You’re a strong independent woman, i didn’t want to interfere until i knew i had to.” He defended. “You keep forgetting there’s a DIY store over the road? That’s been there our whole lives?” His brows furrowed, although he quickly moved towards the muffins. It was only fair he grabbed one for being the hero of the day. “You love me.” he tossed the muffin up, catching it in the same hand. “I know… you can thank me later.”

Belle felt freezing as she stepped back inside the cafe. She realised just how soaked through she was and she pushed her wet curls back from her face. She glanced over at him before shaking her head at herself. “That is so manipulative sounding. I can be a strong woman and not be able to open a door. And no I just keep forgetting to the get the door fixed.” Her eyes followed him as he moved across the room. “I love you?” she repeated, moving to grab some napkins to wipe her face, though his next comment made her stop. “I am going to pretend you meant that in a nice way like with more muffins.”

[illegallyxblonde]

“It turns out it’s been a whole year since my break up.” Ella clicked her tongue, looking around the room. “So… i’m going to do what any sane person would do and have a party to celebrate. Should i put you down as a single or do you need a plus one?” She raised a brow, grinning slightly. 

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[missxbelle]

“Aw, babe,” she said, hugging her side. “You’ve had a badass strong year and I am definitely going to celebrate that with you. I am in. I’ll make food,” she laughed gently before biting her lip. “Hmm, I’m not sure.”

[missxbelle]

a-law​:

“It matters to me what my friends think and you’ve probably known him longer then me.” Astrid half smiled, glancing at the girl. “I think so too… i suppose why i’m attracted to him.” She laughed gently. “Now that i’d agree with that, you’re amazing.”

“I’ve known him for as long as I can remember. He is a nice guy, I know that much. He’s kind to people, goes out of his way for them,” she nodded back at her. “Yeah? You seem to light up when you talk about him,” she laughed lightly. “Aww, that is sweet of you.”

[missxbelle]

justnathan​:

nathan was heading back home after just finishing up his shift at coral brews. he was both trying to avoid the rain but also not trying to avoid it all at the same time, he really enjoyed the way the earth smelled just before a good thunderstorm. as he was walking down an alley way, a shortcut to his place, he was greeted by droplets of rain and soon he was greeted by plenty more. although he did have his jacket on, when he noticed the woman getting accidentally locked outo f the cafe and heard her comment, he didn’t hesitate to head over to shield her as much as he could. “hey! it’s not much but i hope it helps! are you able to open the cafe through the front, perhaps?” he asked, holding his jacket over her head as much as possible, offering a friendly little smile.

Belle was soaked, the rain was coming down hard now and that only made her struggle more with the door. “Oh my god, why are you not working?” she breathed to herself, though she jumped slightly when she heard the voice. “Sorry, hey. I can’t get the door to open. Uh I am not sure. I think I locked it from the inside. Damn it, I did. There was only me in there.” She gave a little laugh. “I think it just needs shoving open.”

[missxbelle]

illegallyxblonde​:

“He has a few other perks if you get what I mean.” She quirked an eyebrow. “Pat? I don’t know Pat. Which one is Pat?” She was confused for a moment, wondering how many men Belle was talking to. Not that Ella was in any position to be judgemental. “You could’ve told me… I am here for you.”

“His size?” she asked, letting out a laugh. “Pat. Cute, dark hair, beard, owns Pat Tested?” She nodded. “I know, you were just so excited to see me and I didn’t know how to go oh college was great but my boyfriend died.”

[missxbelle]

yousefxnazarix​:

“And yet, we all have to get up and go to work when it’s freezing outside. Personally, I’m a proponent of hibernation. There was a story like that I read once. A whole town starts to hibernate in the winter, and everything goes wrong. But I think maybe the author didn’t really think it through. I, like, most mammals just want to eat fruit and sleep. I think maybe it’s the natural condition.” Yousef offered this remark very seriously, as if he had given it very sincere thought. “Maybe we should put in a hot tub at the inn. Is that too 80s? People still like hot tubs, don’t they?” He hummed, voice trailing off. 

“Oh no, I’m always looking for stories. Tell me, have you ever seen a squonk? I haven’t, but I’d like to. Someone told me once about them, that they live in Pennsylvania, but maybe we’re not in the right habitat,” he droned on. “Well, I’m not sure it’s people. I think it’s companies, and then they hire people to convince us it’s us, not them. But I suppose I shouldn’t complain. Maybe I’m chopping down the forests myself.” He gestured at the wood pile with his head. “It’s good to meet you too. The ghosts are nice enough, I suppose. But just nice. Not particularly helpful or generous,” he joked. “Oh, can you make pastries? I can’t. That’s why I eat the ‘just okay’ ones.”

“Well, I work in my nice warm cafe but yeah, I guess I have to go outside to get to work,” she laughed, nodding. “I mean, I feel like humans are a little different. I would crazy not going out. And I could not live on just fruit. I’m a foodie.” Belle laughed a little. “I have no idea, I was not alive in the 80s. I like a nice bath. Maybe it’s the same. It seems very vacation like.”

“I have no idea what you’re talking about. So no?” she replied, raising a brow. “I’ll admit. I don’t think that deeply. I just get up and make food and enjoy talking to people.” She smiled. “But thank you. Damn it, you should start training those ghosts to work.” She nodded. “I make a lot of things, I own a cafe.”

[missxbelle]

tvrnished​:

As frugal as the blonde could be, coffee was her one weakness. Hadley was the biggest sucker for soy lattes. Most of the times she would take it and run, but today it was dreary and she hated the cold. Taking a sip of her chia latte, Hads heard a sound coming from the side door where she’d seen the owner leave not too long ago. Making her way over she cracked open the door, peering out. “Everything ok?”

Belle was soaked, the rain was coming down heavy and she could feel the water dripping from her hair onto her nose. “Oh my god,” she breathed, pushing at the door before it suddenly opened. “Shit,” she gave a little laugh, almost falling forward. “Thank you, it was jammed, I couldn’t get it open.” She stepped inside, feeling just how wet and cold she felt. “I need to get that door looked at.”

[missxbelle]

illegallyxblonde​:

“Oh we always go to his, he has the alcohol.” She wiggled her brows, trying to lighten the situation. “What a guy…. love him. Not.” She rolled her eyes. “I’m sorry Belle… i had no idea. You never talk about it.”

“True, he’s the bartender, need those perks,” she laughed a little. “He’s just... he’s Asher. I’m not stupid. And Pat... he asked me out,” she said, seeing her friend’s eye roll. “I just... thank you. I guess, I didn’t know how to come back and tell people. No one knew him.”

[missxbelle]

sophiexhalles​:

Sophie was hurrying along the street trying to get to somewhere dry herself when she heard the voice. Looking up, she noticed there seemed to be a bit of an issue round the back of the cafe and she turned to hurry over. “Need a hand?”

Belle was grateful when she heard the voice, smiling at the familiar blonde girl. “Yes, yes. Thank you. The door is jammed from the rain. Maybe together we could budge it open? I will definitely repay you in coffee or anything you want.”

[missxbelle]

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[missxbelle]

illegallyxblonde​:

“It’s definitely not me. I have been through enough with men. This is a man free zone.” She stuck her tongue out. “I know you do, I know you well.” She sighed. “I’m sorry…. you never said anything before.”

“A man free zone unless they’re in your bedroom?” she joked lightly, giving her friend a small nudge. “I... don’t. He literally told me to my face he’s not a nun and I’m not special.” She nodded. “I... never knew how to say it. It all happened so fast... the whole falling for him. And losing him and I came home and didn’t...”

[missxbelle]

mrxbrooke​:

Asher liked the rain, feeling the wet in his curls. Plus he looked fantastic in a wet t-shirt. He heard the commotion by the back door and turned to watch for a moment. Although he wanted to go help, he watched for a few moments amused. He eventually coughed, making his presence known. “You should really get that thing fixed, there’s a great diy store down the road.” He sauntered down the alley, holding a hand open and pulling the jammed door with his weight behind him. “Madame.” 

Belle almost jumped when she heard the cough behind her, though she knew who it was before she turned around. “Were you just watching me struggle?” she asked, raising a brow at him. “I know there’s a DIY store. I just... keep forgetting. And my dad said he would look at it and he hasn’t.” Though the look on his face made her laugh slightly. “I hate you,” she said, though she didn’t mean it. “Thank you, Asher. You saved me.”