Ceilings, plaster - Can't you just make it move faster?
┊ ‧₊˚ ˚₊‧ ┊THE OUTER BANKS, PARADISE ON EARTH… have you heard about [ PRESLEY “REESE” BRAM ] ? the ( TWENTY-FOUR ) year old [ KOOK ] is a/an ( ASPIRING SINGER/SONGWRITER ) and lives in [ FIGURE 8 ]. our mission this summer—is to have a good time, all the time. ( CEILINGS by LIZZIE MCALPINE ) comes to mind when i think of them. they have that [ GUITAR STRUMMING AT GOLDEN HOUR, SALT-KISSED COLLARBONES, AND SILK SLIPS UNDERNEATH CHUNKY SWEATERS ] vibe to them. we can’t wait to see what trouble they get up to in the outer banks.Â
â–şGENERAL INFORMATION
FULL NAME: Presley "Reese" Bram NICKNAME(S): Presles (like pretzels without the 't'; only those in intimate relationships with her call her this usually and her closest friends), Essie (just by her grandparents and father) LABEL: The Dreamer / The Reluctant Muse / The Tether AGE: 24 DATE OF BIRTH: September 5, 2000 ZODIAC: Virgo Sun, Libra Rising, Pisces Moon GENDER & PRONOUNS: Female; She/Her HERITAGE: Jewish, Irish, English, French SPOKEN LANGUAGE(S): English, French OCCUPATION: Aspiring Singer/Songwriter SEXUALITY & ROMANCE: Bisexual; Biromantic
â–ş APPEARANCE
FACE CLAIM: Gracie Abrams HEIGHT: 5'6" WEIGHT: 119 lbs. DOMINANT HAND: Right HAIR COLOR: Brunette EYE COLOR: Brown SCARS: None notable. TATTOOS: Black dainty outline of an music note on her right inner wrist, dainty poppy tattoo on her left ankle
â–şPERSONALITY
POSITIVE TRAITS: Loyal, Intuitive, Artistic, Humble, Resilient, Romantic. NEGATIVE TRAITS: Self-Sacrificing, Passive, Unrealistic, Guarded, Nostalgic. LIKES: Acoustic guitar sounds, watching sunsets, collecting vinyl records, quiet cafés, old movies, coffee with a little cream and two sugars, ocean breeze and salty air, late-night conversations, hand-written notes or letters, wildflowers, being invested in a good book, when passion flickers in someone's eyes. DISLIKES: Loud parties/crowded places, being the center of attention, small talk, dishonesty, overly polished or artificial things, morning alarms/rushed starts, excessive technology distractions.
â–şMENTALITY
PHOBIAS: Nyctophobia. DISORDERS: Anxiety, Dysthymia, Complex Grief ALLERGIES: Seasonal - pollen (mild), sensitivity to certain perfumes or strong scents
â–şBACKGROUND
HOMETOWN: Figure 8, Outer Banks, NC CURRENT RESIDENCE: Figure 8, Outer Banks, NC EDUCATION LEVEL: Bachelor of Arts in Creative Writing with a Minor in Music from Duke University SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS: Wealthy
â–şFAMILY
Father: Charles Bram Age: 55 Occupation: Successful real estate developer and investor specializing in Outer Banks luxury properties Personality: Authoritative, high expectations, emotionally reserved, business-minded Relationship with Reese: Proud but distant; expects her to uphold the family legacy and can be dismissive of her artistic dreams Mother: Evelyn Bram Age: 50 Occupation: Philanthropist and local arts patron involved in charity and social circles Personality: Warm but socially performative; values family reputation and appearances Relationship with Reese: Loving but subtly controlling; pressures Reese to conform to societal expectations
â–şFAVORITES
FOOD: Baked Macaroni and Cheese DRINK: Iced Lavender Latte (with oatmilk) MOVIE: Before Sunrise, La La Land TV SHOW: Gilmore Girls, The Bear, Euphoria BAND/ARTIST: The1975, Phoebe Bridgers, Lana Del Rey, Lizzy McAlpine, Hozier SONG: fallingforyou - The1975
â–ş EXTRA INFORMATION
JUNG TYPE: ISFP ENNEAGRAM: The Free Spirit (4w5) TEMPERAMENT: Melancholic MORAL ALIGNMENT: Neutral Good SIN: Sloth VIRTUE: Perseverance ELEMENT: Water CHARACTER PLAYLIST
Lovely, to be sitting here with you...
â–ş BIOGRAPHY
TW; Neglect, Death mention, Mental Illness Mention
Born into the influential Bram family of the Outer Banks, Reese was raised amid wealth, expectation, and tradition. Her father, Charles Bram, built an empire in luxury real estate, while her mother, Evelyn, maintained the family’s social standing through philanthropy and arts patronage. Despite the material comforts, Reese’s upbringing was emotionally distant and tightly controlled, with an unspoken rule to uphold the family’s pristine reputation. Her grandmother Margaret Bram, a gifted classical pianist, was Reese’s earliest and most profound influence. Margaret’s passion for music seeded Reese’s love for songwriting and performance, making the arts a form of quiet rebellion against the family’s rigid values. Margaret’s death when Reese was in her mid-teens left a lasting void and a sense of responsibility to carry forward the family’s creative legacy. From a young age, Reese was introspective and sensitive, preferring solitude and creative expression over socializing in the high-society circles she was born into. She is deeply empathetic, often absorbing the emotional currents around her, which sometimes overwhelms her. Her family’s pressure to conform created an internal conflict - she wanted to honor her heritage but also carve her own identity. This tension fostered a protective shell; she became reserved, choosing carefully when and how to reveal her true self. Excelling in private schools, Reese pursued formal music education at Duke University, majoring in Creative Writing with a minor in Music. There, she found a balance between disciplined study and personal exploration. Though she gained respect for her technical skill, she remained restless, driven by a need to express raw, unpolished emotion through her art. After college, Reese chose a path less traveled by her peers, rejecting the expected roles in the family business or socialite scene. Instead, she embraced a modest but authentic life as a singer-songwriter, performing in intimate venues and cultivating a loyal local following and becoming a sort of local treasure. She's a hauntingly gifted musician known only to those lucky enough to hear her play live at the local café or drifting from the porch of her weather-worn home. Her voice is the kind that stops people mid-sentence, yet she's never once left her coastal hometown to pursue a larger-scaled career. Why? Because she can't. Reese is the invisible glue keeping her family together. Her parents' relationship being on the rocks isn't what needs to be in the light, so she's tied up being her mother's emotional anchor through her untreated mental illnesses as well as her father's confidant due to his tiredness from decades of trying to 'fix' everything going wrong. The young woman dreams of LA, of recording studios and smoky backroom sessions, of nights on rooftops with collaborators who genuinely see her. But every time she tries to go, something greater falls apart at home behind closed doors - and she's too loyal to let it burn without her. Recently, her father mentioned Reese would be the one to take over the family business, and it's been causing more of a wedge between her and her parents.
â–ş PERSONALITY (DEEP DIVE)
Reese is a quietly intense and deeply introspective soul, shaped by a life of privilege shadowed by emotional distance and high expectations. She carries within her a rich inner world filled with longing, sensitivity, and creative fire, but she reveals this only to a trusted few. At her core, Reese is emotionally intuitive and empathetic - she reads people and feelings with remarkable subtlety, often absorbing the moods and pains of those around her. This sensitivity makes her a natural listener and loyal friend, someone others confide in when they need understanding and calm. Yet, this same openness leaves her vulnerable, and she often retreats into solitude to protect her delicate inner life. Reese is a hopeless romantic, forever chasing the idea of a perfect, soulful connection that transcends time and circumstance. She believes deeply in the power of love to heal and transform, even if her own experiences have been tinged with longing and heartbreak. This romantic idealism colors her music and her view of the world, fueling her poetic lyricism and the bittersweet beauty that permeates her songs. Her artistry is marked by haunting melodies and a melancholic beauty that mirrors her own complex emotions. She is meticulous in her craft but resists rigid structures, preferring the freedom to explore and express without constraints. Though she moves through life with a gentle grace, Reese struggles with emotional inertia and self-neglect. She tends to put others’ needs before her own, sometimes at the cost of her own happiness and well-being. Conflict unsettles her, so she avoids confrontation, which can lead to unspoken resentments and internalized pain. Nostalgia and a yearning for connection sometimes keep her tethered to the past, making it hard for her to fully embrace change or risk. Reese’s demeanor is often soft-spoken and reserved, but beneath that quiet exterior lies a steadfast resilience and fierce loyalty to those she loves. She is the emotional anchor in her family and friendships, holding space for others even when she feels overwhelmed. Her perseverance is subtle but powerful—she keeps creating, loving, and hoping, even in the face of doubt and loss. In relationships, Reese is cautious and selective. She yearns for deep, authentic connection but fears vulnerability might lead to rejection or hurt. This makes her guarded at first, but once trust is earned, she is deeply devoted and unwavering. Ultimately, Reese is a character of beautiful contradictions - soft yet strong, wistful yet grounded, vulnerable yet brave. Her journey is one of self-discovery and healing, learning to honor her own needs and voice while embracing the complexities of love, loss, and creative expression.
