Nisa Kaplan

nisa kapla . twenty-nine years old. owner and florist @ eylsian market. sifaci.

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INTRODUCING ; NISA KAPLAN

CHARACTER BASICS

FULL NAME: Nisa Selvi Kaplan

NICKNAME(S): Nee

AGE: Twenty-Nine

GENDER & PRONOUNS: Cis Female, She/Her

FACE CLAIM: Ayça Ayşin Turan

EYE COLOR: Blue

HAIR COLOR: Brown

HEIGHT: 5′5″

WEIGHT: 110 lbs.

DATE OF BIRTH: July 23, 1993

ZODIAC SIGN: Leo

LEVEL OF EDUCATION: High School Diploma

LANGUAGES SPOKEN: English

OCCUPATION: Owner and Florist at Elysian Market 

HOBBIES: Gardening, Flower Arranging, Reading 

HOMETOWN: Las Vegas, Nevada

CHARACTER HISTORY

Nisa Kaplan was born and raised in the city of neon lights. At every corner, Nisa’s eyes were glued to the flashing lights. Her parent’s inherited Elysian Market from their parents, coming from a long generation of families involved in various trades within the Asenas. Her mother was a Șifaci while Nisa was growing up and her father was a heist specialist. The two of them retired from their positions a long while ago, keeping their loyalty to the Asenas by promising their daughter would be following in her mother’s footsteps.

This was something that was never relayed to Nisa while she was growing up. She saw hints here and there, as she was best friends with the brother under Berkan Arslan. They were best friends for as long as she could remember and while over the years, they would have their friendship tested by fights and petty disagreements, nothing would fuel the rage inside the healer as much as his older brother, Berkan. However, that did not come until later in her life. Nisa grew up in a very loving home, her parent’s cared very much for her and when Nisa wasn’t in school or with friends, she was being taught the business of the flower shop. She had always had a soft spot for plants, making arrangements and being creative. However, eventually her parent’s told her that she would be taking over ownership as to keep the shop in their family. And for Nisa, that was something she always wanted.

When Nisa was in her early teen years, she was told of the future that was held for her. Everything in her life felt like it was being shattered. While she knew what the Asena’s entailed being so close with an Arslan, she never thought that was the life she was going to have to live. Though, in time, Nisa was quick to come with terms with it. Her gentle touch with flowers could easily be applied to that of the Asenas and healing those injured. However, she couldn’t be one until she was twenty-two years old. So, while also learning the trades of owning a flower shop, taking her own passions into hands with being a florist as well, in the evenings, she learned from her mother how to be the best Șifaci that she could. Nisa quickly grew to love it, she had tender hands, a kind soul. Not much angered the woman in her growing years.

However, tensions with the eldest Arslan grew. With having to take care of his own family, she understood the pain and grief that the entire family was suffering. As much as she could understand, considering her own parent’s were very much alive and well. She didn’t think much of it, for many years, but the two of them constantly butted heads. At times, she wished she wasn’t so close to his brother, because it meant that she had to see Berkan all the time. He infuriated her beyond belief, but they managed to stay out of each other’s way more often than not, when it could be helped. Nisa did her best to stay busy, making her friends, living her own life while staying loyal to the Asenas and her future as a Șifaci.

By the time she turned twenty-two, she was ready for the duties that came with being a Șifaci. College didn’t really appeal to her, knowing that her future was set for her. For as long as she was able to work, she worked at the flower shop. The business was to be promised to her when she turned thirty years old. In the meantime, she worked as a florist, tidying up her skills and training new employees as they came their way. It wasn’t until she was twenty-six that things took a turn for the worse. Finding out her mother had cancer felt like the worst day of her life. The doctor’s said she had many years left, but it was on the day they found out, they signed the business over to Nisa. It was hers, in case anything happened to her mother.

Over the last three years, Nisa has been caring for her sick mother, as her taught abilities have led her to do. It pains her, to see the woman that was so kind and gentle be in so much pain. She takes her role as a Șifaci very seriously, even before her mother was riddled sick. And while she is still hanging on, Nisa fears every single day that she is going to wake up to her mother gone. She keeps people close to her, regardless of the fear of losing them. The florist is the type of person to tell people she loves them, even when they don’t deserve it. She doesn’t want anyone to leave the life that live without knowing that Nisa cared for them, unless that person was Berkan Arslan, because his personality was infuriating to the brunette.

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charlienam​:

        Charlie’s brow cocks before putting on a wry smile. She replies, “Oh? Then tonight’s on me!” She energetically finishes up, carefully dropping the shot glass into a ¾ full glass of beer.

        Then, she glances up at Nisa. Based on her boss’s expression, she’s successfully distracted her from whatever was ailing her before. Score. Although Charlie was working at Elysian out of boredom and a need to surveil the city without pissy circumstances, it helped to have an amicable working relationship. After all, while Nisa’s been nice so far, nice women getting ruthless wasn’t the type of incident she was well-equipped or highly motivated to rectify. If anything, she should be crass because of a sick hangover.

        After ensuring that the shot glass stays floating and empty, Charlie raises the unopened soju bottle and waves it at her boss. “We take turns filling the shot glass little by little. Whoever gets it to finally sink has to chug the whole thing.” Smirking again, she asks, “You game?” After a beat, she adds, “Wait, I don’t have work tomorrow, right?”

Nisa watches as she drops the shot glass into the glass of beer. The concept was new to Nisa, but she figured she would be able to catch on quickly. The shot glass remained empty and floated before her in the glass of beer. She turned her attention to Charlie as she mentioned the game. “Okay, that sounds easy enough.” Though Nisa had a feeling she was going to be in for a rude awakening if she was the one that had to chug the contents of the glass if she sunk the shot. Her brow raised, twisting her lips at Charlie’s question. “No,” she shook her head as she thought about the schedule, “you don’t work tomorrow,” that didn’t mean Nisa didn’t but given the circumstances of being hung over tomorrow, she could show up a little late if need be. She wasn’t working on the floor but still going through the books. “But, I’m game,” she shrugged her shoulders. It was one way to get her mind off things. 

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latinoblxod​:

It was a classic in his opinion, not to mention very simple. There was no way to ruin the drink, and even someone that barely knew anything about drinks, could make it. Sometimes he did it at home, “Same goes to you, vodka cranberry is pretty good too,” he rarely drunk it, but that was mostly because he tended to pick the one that he liked the most when he went to the bar. There were some nights he picked something different, but wasn’t always, “You’re welcome,” he smiled, “I’m Franco, it’s lovely to meet you,” he gave her another smile, “I’m glad to hear that, I also am willing to listen, if you want to talk.”

“It’s not a bad drink,” it was an easy one to drink and Nisa could easily enjoy multiple vodka cranberry drinks over the course of an evening without feeling too terrible the next morning. “It’s nice to meet you, Franco,” his offer to listen if she wanted to talk brought a smile to her lips. “Oh, it’s nothing worth talking about, not really. We had only been messaging online for a few days.” Dating apps were not something she was thinking pursuing any further after this evening. “And certainly not the first time I’ve been stood up,” she gave him a small smile, “though it seems I’ve been given better company already.” 

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luciana-morales​:

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“That’s good because I’m not in the mood. I spent the day trying to fight off fearful parents who were worried sick about their child and while I’d be a lot more sympathetic. There were clear signs of neglect.” It had been an horrible situation but it had taken a lot out of her that day. “So avoiding people feels right up my alley right now.” She said with a smile and then chewed on her lower lip. “I’m right there with you. Maybe we make a deal that if either one of our dates show up, we help the other get rid of them because at this point, we deserve a text in the least.”

“Oh, wow,” she raise a brow, “Do you work in social services?” She didn’t want to assume the woman did anything but signs of neglect, she figured it was worth suggesting that as an option. “I can’t say I blame you, regardless,” she shook her head. Nisa knew that if she was in the same situation as the other woman, she would feel the same way. Even as owner of Elysian Market, she dealt with difficult customers but she knew it couldn’t even come close to comparing to children and neglect. “I’m absolutely happy to do that,” Nisa quickly agreed to the other’s offer. “Honestly, a text would have been better than nothing.” 

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heldfate​:.

“Well, that’s pretty shitty of them.” Bold of Brooks to call other people names, especially when he was nothing short of being the most unreliable person in all of Vegas. Maybe he wasn’t the most unreliable when it came to the Foxes, but to family and friends? Yeah, nobody ever expected him to show up anymore. “Yeah, that was your first mistake.” Casual conversation brings a laugh out of him, but Brooks still orders a beer for himself and turns his attention back towards Nisa. “You want anything? Y’know, to make up for being stood up by some asshole. Can’t promise I’m any better company, but still.”

“You’re telling me,” she still found herself shrugging her shoulders. She could only dwell on the situation so long, right? The person that didn’t show up didn’t seem worth her thoughts anymore. His loss, right? Her attention was gathered as the other offered her anything as he ordered a beer. “Another vodka cranberry is fine with me,” she smiled at him, “thank you.” Nisa gave way to a small laugh, “Well, so far you’re not worse company than the date that didn’t show up.” She admitted to the him, “I’m Nisa, by the way.” She offered her name with a smile. 

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pullumtendies​:

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Berkan exhaled against his mug as he lifted his eyes up towards the woman standing in the kitchen with him. Furrowing his brows, the man slowly placed the mug back onto the counter, tilting his head to the side a little when she mentioned how he was still working. “Okay, yeah… What’s your point?” He arched a brow right back at her, holding back a little chuckle. “Of course he did.” He turned his head to look over his shoulder in the direction of his office and then looked back at her. “Is that really the story you and my brother are going to tell us all?” He mused. “No one stays often as much as you do unless they are getting laid.”

Nisa’s lips thinned when he confirmed that he was still working. It was not surprising how little changed over the years anymore. “No point,” she shrugged her shoulders in response. Her brow raised at his question. “The story? There is no story to tell, Berkan.” She didn’t get why he insisted on getting her to say that she was sleeping with his brother when that had never been the case. “I had to be such a disappointment,” she scoffed at him, “but not all of us sleep around as much as you do.” Nisa retorted to him, keeping her arms crossed over her chest. “Your brother and I are friends and always have been.” It didn’t seem likely that she was going to convince him. “But you aren’t going to believe that, no matter what I say.” 

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heldfate​:

One would think that being trapped in a place for an extended period of time would make that person want to stay away, but that wasn’t the case for Brooks. Shit, maybe House of Dion became his favorite place after that because he now knew it like the back of his hand. The real reason for his return was to pick up a backpack left behind, one that’d been held by the bartenders behind the counter for him for a couple days now, and he didn’t intend on staying until her comment was directed towards him. “Anymore?” He was curious now, brows lifting as he took a seat to wait for the retrieval of his bag. Now interested in her story, the male let his arms rest on the counter lazily, shoulders rising a bit in a shrug.

“Oh, well, I guess at all.” Nisa clarified, “The person just never showed, no explanation, nothing,” she supposed she didn’t owe him an explanation of why the seat wasn’t taken but the words tumbled from her lips. “I just assumed you were going to sit,” she didn’t want to be in the way if he was going to do so. Nisa smiled at him with thinned lips. “Supposed I’ve learned my lesson for dating apps and expecting people to show up, huh?” 

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jaekyungahn​:

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“Well, who wouldn’t show up for such a beautiful woman is all I wanna know..” a soft chuckle passed her glossed lips, settling into the seat and setting her purse down for a moment so she could give the other her full attention. “Lemon drop sound good?” she asked the other, tucking her hair behind one ear and shuffling through the purse to find her special tin of ‘mints’, dipping her head down to inhale powdered substance and tilting her head back to get the best drip possible. “Want some?” 

“Your guess is as good as mind,” Nisa tapped her fingers along the back of her phone that sat on the bar top. “dating apps, they don’t seem to bring out the best of men.” But she figured she would try it out, based on a few suggestions from her friends. “That does sound good,” she nodded her head, having been quite some time before she had a lemon drop. She watched as the woman rifled through her purse, bringing out a tin. Nisa’s eyes grew wide, her lips parting as the woman offered her some of what she inhaled. “No, thank you, though,” she quickly said, shaking her head. Hoping not to offend the woman, “I’ll stick to just drinking tonight.” 

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luciana-morales​:

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Lucia felt like she was going to die alone. The men she’d been on a date with had left abruptly after getting a text message from his sister but she had an inkling that it had more to do with the fact that she told him she wasn’t the type to go home with the guy on the first date. Good riddance, she supposed. Peering at the brunette, she offered a small smile before she sat down on the bar near her. “Are you by yourself because I don’t want to piss someone off?” Lucia said. “Unless you want to avoid people than we might be able to help each other out.”

“You don’t have to worry about pissing anyone off,” she doubted that her date was going to show up now. It was well after their meeting time and she hadn’t heard from him, despite having sent a couple of text messages since her arrival. It was his loss, right? Nisa, however, found it hard not to blame herself. “We can avoid people together, though,” she quickly piped back up, not necessarily wanting to spend the evening together. “If by some chance this date does show up, it’s far too late for him.” Nisa explained, hoping that he did, just so she could throw a drink in his face for ghosting her. 

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charlienam​:

        Charlie walks in, looping her arms behind her back and stretching languidly. Today was all about intel — gathering it, to be specific. Super boring, like bash-head-against-the-wall boring, but she could at least remedy her stiffness with an equally stiff drink. Luckily, it doesn’t take long for her to spot an empty bar seat, and she heads over to fill it before anyone else can. As she does, however, she notices a familiar posture, albeit a bit sadder and with hair that’s more sleekly styled than she’s seen from the woman she suspects it belongs to. All is confirmed when she comes closer and catches a glimpse of Nisa Kaplan’s profile and bag, something she’s seen plenty of times at Elysian.

        At first, she almost grimaces. Comforting a boss in a bad mood isn’t in her skill set. It’s also definitely not her responsibility. But she can at least take advantage of her boss’s heightened need for a strong drink by gleaning a great drinking companion for tonight.

        “Nisaaa!” Charlie starts boisterously, filling the silence herself before her employer could bring up her tardy check-in from the day before. She then asks the bartender for a tall glass, a shot glass, a pitcher of beer, and a bottle of soju. “Have you ever played,” she begins her inquiry as she sets up, “submarine?”

The sounds of her name was marked with exuberance and it had her lifting her head to a familiar face. One of the employees at Elysian Market had approached her, rather one of her more difficult employees. And not because Charlie wasn’t good at her job - no, she was, but it seemed that if Briar was in, Charlie was finding a reason to leave early or show up late. Nisa, for the first time in owning the shop, had no idea how to handle such a behavior. The brunette held too much pride for the job to go to her parent’s and well, Charlie wasn’t bad for business. So, she kept letting it slide. There were times in wished she’d say something. It wasn’t like she was without a backbone for the number of times that she went up against Berkan but Charlie didn’t get under her skin, didn’t rile her up. 

Meeting the other’s gaze, she gave her a smile as Charlie ordered from the bar. Nisa’s brows raised as the she was asked a question, “Submarine?” She questioned back, the word foreign on her lips in the form of a game. “I can’t say I have.” 

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pullumtendies​:

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Berkan walked down the hall to walk towards the kitchen to get a cup of coffee given how long his night was going to be with the new case he was given today. He turned into the kitchen, lifting his eyes up towards the figure in his kitchen. His eyes drifted towards the time on the stove, his features scrunching up with disgust and if anyone knew what the feeling of jealousy actually looked like on him they would have seen it that as well. “Nisa,” he walked over to the coffee pop, reaching into the cabinet above to grab a mug. He placed it on the counter and took out the pot with his other hand, pouring the hot liquid into the mug. “Nope, just a cup of coffee.” He put the pot into the maker and picked up the mug, taking a sip of it as his eyes focused on her. “Do I even want to know why you’re at the house at almost eleven-thirty at night?” He asked.

The immediate look of disgust on Berkan’s face was enough to get under the brunette’s skin. It seemed that no matter how long she had known him, things only got worse between them as the years went on. Her tongue flicked against her lips as he stated her name, describing what he was doing in the kitchen. “Right, probably still working aren’t you?” She raised a brow, trying to keep the venom from her tone. Nisa wasn’t convinced anyone knew how to take a break. “Your brother offered me a place to stay tonight,” she explained to him, though she didn’t feel like she owed him an explanation. “My apartment bathroom flooded.” Nisa shrugged her shoulders, “So I have to wait until they fix it. Is that okay?” She blinked a few times at him, figuring Berkan would have something to say about it. 

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latinoblxod​:

When Franco saw someone that seemed to be down, the urge to cheer them up, was always strong. Sometimes, he didn’t approach the person, because he knew that not everyone would want company, especially the company of a stranger, when they were in a bad mood, but since she talked to him, when he was about to sit down on one of the stools, he decided to do something to turn her frown upside down, “Alright,” he gave her a small smile, “Give me a coke with rum, and whatever she’s drinking for the lady,” he told the bartender, who turned around to prepare the drinks.

“A good choice for a drink,” she smiled at the stranger, twisting her lips as she thought of what to order for herself, “another vodka cranberry for me,” she turned back to the man that took the seat where her bag had been. “Thank you,” she smiled at him, “I’m Nisa,” the brunette introduced herself, it was the least she could do in exchange for the drink that he offered to get for her. When the drinks were placed in front of them, she quickly placed the straw between her lips. “Just what I needed,” she commented with a soft laugh. 

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jaekyungahn​:

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Jaekyung spent the night scanning the room for faces that looked as though they’d matched any of the descriptions or photos provided to her by her father. As she made her way toward the bar, she swiftly turned the recording device nestled into her purse on and slipped into the seat beside Nisa, tilting her head slowly. “Anymore? Did someone leave such a beautiful woman alone?” the frown, though very phony, came off sincere as she reached a hand up to lightly brush hair out of the other woman’s face. “What do you wanna drink? On me, hon..”

“Anymore as in no one showed up,” her cheeks tinted pick with the woman’s compliment at her being beautiful. She looked up at the woman, her eyes following her hand as she had hair brushed lightly from her face. “Oh, uh, whatever you are drinking, I’m not picky,” free alcohol wasn’t something to be picky about and Nisa could tolerate just about anything at that point. “Nisa,” she offered her name to the other woman with a smile. “And, uh, thank you for the drink, really, you didn’t have to offer.” 

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open starter  location: house of dion 

Nisa, having taken poor advice and got on dating apps, found herself stood up for what felt like the fifth time this month alone. Sitting at the bar, Nisa scrolled through her phone, wondering if it was worth finishing her drink or leaving it and heading home for the evening. With the approach of someone else, Nisa turned to look at her bag that was placed on a seat for someone else, “Sorry,” she stared at the bag, rather than the person, “this seat isn’t taken anymore.” Nisa grabbed her to place it into her lap. 

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starter for briar de la rosa ( @la-sangradura​ )  location: elysian market 

Nisa had been deep in though, running through the numbers of the flower market. She had done this a thousand times and the numbers were no longer making sense. The presence of a shadow forming over the books caused the woman to remove her eyes from the jumbled mess of numbers, “Sorry, did you say something?” She said with an apologetic sigh, “These books are driving me batty today.” Nisa shook her head, bringing them to a close. “You have my full attention now.”

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starter for berkan arslan ( @pullumtendies​ )  location: his office 

For as long as she could remember, she was often seen at the Bosnak household and tonight was no different. She honestly didn't know where her childhood friend had taken off too, but probably got distracted with the other female companion that he had over, which left Nisa wandering to the kitchen for a snack. When she got to the kitchen, a familiar shiver ran down her spine. "Berkan," she spun on her heel to face the one person she found herself loathing more days than not, "come to get a snack yourself? I didn't know you indulged in joy."