R A P H A E L

Raphael Dawson. 34. Chef. Reluctant older brother. Proud uncle. 

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carmenmadani:

Stood by one of the souvenir booths, Carmen was digging through overpriced goods. She hated admitting it but she loved the Christmas season. Growing up, her families traditions seemed to change each year, especially after moving to Los Angeles but it only made her love it more. The lights, the songs, and even the crowds gave her joy. So when she picked up two items, a huge smile split her lips. “ What do you think, which cliché should I get? The Santa hat or the reindeer antlers? I want to look my best tonight when I fall on the ice rink.”

Raphael liked the cosy feeling that settled over the Christmas season, had always been his favorite holiday because of the closeness it brought in his family. The one time they’d all get together no matter where they were, but after the last year with his brother losing the woman he loved and was going to marry? He decided it would be best not to go home to their family where they’d fuss over Gaspard and the baby, which Raphael thought he was sure the other man didn’t want. That didn’t mean they were just going to stay home and wallow. He still enjoyed the city in the winter, which was brought him out. He looked over when the other spoke, laughing and smiling as he looked at the woman. “Mm, I think I’d go with the antlers for you,” he replied with a nod. “You’d make a pretty cute reindeer,” he said playfully with a smile.

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andimichaels:

Dawson was still extremely sore in his back, ribs and shoulders. He had only just arrived in Chicago a few days ago. Having to leave so suddenly left him with only the items he could fit in his horribly vandalized car. He head moved in with no furniture, so he was out looking for a good place to get at least a mattress. “Excuse me?” He said softly as he tapped someone on the shoulder. “Oh jeez… I’m sorry… I thought you worked here.” He said, face flushed as he realized his mistake. 

Raphael had found himself in the store to get his niece a new bed, thinking she had spent long enough sharing a bed with her father since they had moved in with him recently. He was dressed casually in a simple shirt with jeans and a jacket, roaming the isles of the store to find the right design and the best he could get for Annabelle. He turned when someone tried to get his attention, brows going up slightly as he looked to the other man. “Yes?” he questioned curiously. “Oh,” he said when he heard what he said next, chuckling lightly and shaking his head. “No, it’s fine. Honestly, I could use some help myself,” he told the other. “Not that picking out a mattress is hard, I could do that. It’s just picking one out for a child part I haven’t done before,” he said before realizing he was rambling to a complete stranger for no reason. “But you don’t need to hear all about that, sorry.” 

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{ TYLER HOECHLIN / CISMALE } Did you see { RAPHAEL DAWSON }, the { 34 } year old { CHEF }. HE is said to be { LOYAL, PROTECTIVE, CHARISMATIC } but also { HOTHEADED, STUBBORN, INDULGENT }. they are known around chicago as the { EPICURE }!! 

Hi, hi!! My name is Anna and I’ll be playing Raphael! So, um, I really suck at intro posts and stuff and you’ll soon find out that I tend to ramble on end and lose track of what I’m saying when trying to plot or just talk in general. But still hit me up for plots, I’d love them!! ANYWAYS, onto my child here. 

Raphael is very organized and neat. He likes for everything to have a place and for everything to be in it’s place. That kinda went a bit downhill when his younger brother moved in with his little girl, so he’s mellowed on it slightly but still be frequently cleaning up. 

He has always had a passion for cooking since he started helping out his mother in the kitchen when he was younger. Finding that it relaxes him when all he has to think about what combinations would work best together to make a delicious dish for someone to enjoy. 

He’s a sous chef at a pretty well known gourmet restaurant and is planning to one day venture out and open his own restaurant when he thinks he’s ready. 

He’s very protective of those he cares about, sometimes over-protective. Especially his younger brother Gaspard and his niece Annabelle. When it comes to either of them or his loved ones being threatened or messed with, he gets very aggressive and would not hesitate to go to punches. 

I don’t really know what else to add or say yet, but I’ll talk more if you want to know him more! But yeah, I think that’s it for now, hahaha.