* ayça ayşin turan . cis woman . she/her . / that’s dila öztekin walking into cup o' joes - you know , the 32 year old divorce attorney known for getting an award in 2022 for best lawyer in town ? having lived here for seventeen years , their neighbors know them to be hardworking & motivated , but their stubborn & very outspoken tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city . － penned by dee. she/her. 26. gmt+1.
📎 : interactions , pinterest , wanted connections
hello hello-iessss, dee here ! & i’m super excited to write and plot with you all ! i reaaally love brainstorming and coming up with new ideas. probably will annoy you a loooot with musing posts 24/7 lmao so please never hesitate to message me for plotting. ( also never hesitate to ask me for plotting on discord too ! ) ♡ i should probably also mention that english isn’t my first language so please forgive me if i make any grammar/spelling mistakes !
⚠️ trigger warning! this bio contains subjects such as: cheating, mention of bullies, pregnancy, fear of commitment
* = means wanted connection !
BIOGRAPHY :
NAME : dila öztekin
MEANING OF NAME : dila means ‘heartfelt', öztekin means ‘someone unique’
NICKNAME(S) : di, didi
DATE OF BIRTH : january 25 1991 (32)
PLACE OF BIRTH : istanbul , turkey
PARENTS : bingül güçlü ( mother ), latif öztekin ( father )
SIBLINGS : 2 younger siblings
˒ ﹏ öztekin (30) * open
˒ ﹏ öztekin (30) * open
˒ ﹏ öztekin (30-32) half sibling * open - her younger siblings don’t know about their half sibling just yet, dila nor their mom ever told them.
( siblings fc suggestions: ilayda alişan, idris nebi taşkan, cemre baysel, gülderen güler, half sibling fc suggestions: ipek filiz yazıcı, afra saraçoğlu, neslihan atagül, deniz can aktaş, emre bey, melisa asli pamuk, özge ozacar, melisa döngel, hande erçel, bensu soral, rami narin / any fitting fc for her siblings wc is fine ! )
LANGUAGES : turkish & english
OCCUPATION : divorce attorney @ güçlü law firm. (güçlü means ‘strong’)
dila was 2 when her twin-siblings were born. she had a hard time sharing her parents.
as dila got older, she took on more responsibility for her siblings, especially during her parents' arguments, often comforting and distracting them during difficult moments.
she turned eight and her father didn’t show up to her birthday party. she had waited and refused to blow the candles on her birthday cake until he’d show up. but he didn’t. later that night, when her mother had tucked her three kids in bed, she overheard her father’s voice from downstairs. she made her way out her room and sat on the stairs as she listened to their argument. she heard it all. her father had cheated on her mother and he had another child with another woman. happy birthday, dila.
after overhearing her parents' conversation, di assumed an even more significant role in caring for her siblings, as her mother distanced herself to not show her kids how upset or heartbroken she was.
AGE 11 － 20 :
her mother's law firm (which was a law firm that established by her grandfather) is one of turkey's best law firms, but her mother had gotten an amazing offer to grow her law firm even more and she took the opportunity. so the four of them moved to lakeview when dila had turned just 15 and the twins were 12 by then.
dila's high school experience was more positive than she had expected, with amazing grades and a bunch of friends.
she had a few boyfriends through the years but as soon as the subject of ‘future’ popped up, or ‘meeting parents’ she usually always had an excuse to excuse herself. or she’d just immediately change the subject. or was just straight up honest with them and mention that she didn’t saw a future with them just yet or maybe never would. it was painful, but the cold hard truth, right?
however, at the age of twenty, she met a guy, and they started dating. they seemed to share similar interests, which made dila feel more comfortable around him. they went out at night, laughed at each other's jokes, even if they were really bad. the topic of 'their future' didn't really come up in their conversations until she turned twenty-two, and he asked her to move in with him. she was a bit hesitant about the idea. but on the other hand, she liked the thought of gaining a bit more independence without her mother constantly telling her what to do. so, she agreed to move in, and a year later, she graduated.
AGE 21 － 32 :
after graduating she had a few different jobs; tba. until she started working at her mother's law firm.
at the age of twenty-four, dila began working at her mother's law firm. however, she started in a non-lawyer role because she lacked experience. she just did some paperwork and administrative tasks for her mother until she gained enough experience to work as a divorce attorney.
everything appeared to be going well until a month or two ago when dila and her boyfriend decided to part ways. things weren't really working out as they did before; they were arguing a lot. plus, the fact that dila is way too scared of 'official' commitment, like, getting married, added to the strain. dila was just overwhelmed with her emotions, especially because she had many cases involving divorces, which naturally made her reflect a lot. his proposal in that very moment to her didn't make the situation any easier for her. but what will make this separation between the two even more difficult is the fact that she recently found out she's pregnant.
RANDOM FACTS :
she’s very outspoken and always stands with her own argument (never get into an argument with her ksdjhfks)
when she was in high school, one of her classmates got bullied and she was the one to always stand up for her classmate and they have been best friends ever since.* most people from their school would be scared to be on bad terms with her because she usually always had something to say
she’s really hardworking, she probably also has a home office. if she isn’t at her office @ the law firm she’s probably working at her home office. even if it’s 2am
she has never mentioned to her siblings that they have another sibling out there
LIKES / DISLIKES :
likes: taking long walks in the park / wine / milkshakes / coffee / crime tv shows or movies / reading books / sitting on her balcony and watching the stars for hours / satin dresses / fresh flowers on her desk / large windows / big cities / photography / being creative (usually goes to random workshops in her free time to take her mind off) / organising her pantry or her files
dislikes: people who usually lie, even if it’s white lies / loud and noisy people / snoring / chocolate / neon colours / someone speaking for her / weddings / romcoms / tea / when someone tells her what to do / when someone tries to convince her / when someone tries to confront her
if you’re interested in plotting with me, hit the ♡ button and i’ll come and bother you! or you can always send me a message, too. i also am on discord so if you feel like plotting on there we totally can!
half finished mugs of coffee. unanswered texts. stick and poke tattoos. sleeping through your alarm. sarcastic comments. rolled up sleeves. a collection of lighters. chipped nail polish. worn down sneakers. bruised knuckles and a boyish grin. flipping off the camera.
intro.
* logan lerman . cis man . he/him . / that’s cameron stewart walking into monroe’s diner - you know , the thirty-one year old waiter known for excessive flirting to get a higher tip ? having lived here for six months , their neighbors know them to be confident & affectionate , but their arrogant & short tempered tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city .
stats.
full name : cameron finnegan stewart
nickname : cam
age : thirty one
birthday : october 26th
nationality : scottish
gender / pronouns : cis man, he / him
sexual orientation : unbothered
occupation : waiter at monroe's diner
misc.
scars etc : small bright scar on his forehead from falling over as a child. patchwork tattoos on arms, chest and hands, one ear pierced because he thinks it looks cool
sleeping habits : around 7 hours per night
emotional stability : short-tempered, but in a cool way. ( sorry that's a lie ) has not done any self work in his entire life and i am so sorry about it
alcohol use : regular
zodiac sign : scorpio
alignment : chaotic neutral
positive traits : charismatic, confident, affectionate
negative traits : sarcastic, arrogant, quick to anger, judgemental.
habits : bounces his leg when sitting, picks at his nails, sometimes hums when he's working, leaves drawers and cabinet doors open, paints his nails.
hobbies : reading, running
fears : heights, spiders, abandonment
favourite weather : light rain
favourite colour : lilac
favourite food : french fries dipped in a milkshake, no further questions please
favourite beverage : coke zero
favourite animal : dogs
tracklist : all eyes on me ( bo burnham ), paul revere ( noah kahan ), false god ( taylor swift ), who we are ( hozier ), kiwi ( harry styles ), northern attitude ( noah kahan ft hozier )
biography.
( work in progress )
cam grew up in scotland, on a farm in the highlands where chores were never ending. the home environment was always quite toxic, and as a result cam always relied on his brothers for support where his parents had none to give
ended up leaving his home along with one of his brothers, stole money from their parents and never looked back. they travelled for as long as money lasted, and now they’ve settled in lakeview - cam got a job at a diner and often tries to flirt his way into bigger tips. he has zero work ethic but desperately needs the job
currently lives with his brother in a cheap and cramped apartment and another roomie, has barely enough money to get by, yet still prefers this to life at home
wanted connections.
something based on i can see you by taylor swift?? please?? actually on my knees begging
that one unlucky person who is burdened with sharing an apartment with cam and his brother
a bestie. please. thanks.
someone he hates also. thanks.
someone he borrows money from ( sorry to this muse )
* hande ercel . cis female . she/her . / that’s selen turan walking into o'connell's - you know , the thirty two year old local inn owner known for getting fired by mrs brown when she was sixteen for too many fake sick days? having lived here for their whole life , their neighbors know them to be charismatic & strong-willed , but their temperamental & arrogant tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city . / ✎ zara . 22 . she/her . est . // stats & bio
* chris wood. cis male. he/him. / that’s alexander bonneville walking into o'connell’s - you know, the thirty3 year old software engineer known for nailing every song on karaoke night? having lived here for twenty four years, their neighbors know them to be determined & kindhearted, but their stubborn & overly secretive tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city.
* 𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐊𝐒: wanted connections / spotify playlist.
hey, everyone!! this is zazz ( she/her, twenty3, gmt ) bringing you mr. alexander bonneville. he's one of my fave ( and oldest ) muses of mine so i hope you all love him as well! here you’ll find all the info you need to get to know him. if you wanna plot, hmu on discord or through private messages!! by the way, english is not my first language so i apologize if there's any errors in my writing.
* ⸻ 𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐍𝐄.
name: alexander james madsdatter bonneville.
date of birth: november 2, 1990.
zodiac sign: scorpio sun, taurus rising, taurus moon, scorpio venus.
place of birth: new york city, new york.
current residence: lakeview, new orleans, louisiana.
occupation: software engineer & co-founder of RISE.
education: massachusetts institute of technology.
sexuality: heterosexual.
gender + pronouns: cis man, he/him.
relationship status: single, it's complicated.
* ⸻ 𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐖𝐎.
positive traits: kind-hearted, dynamic, intelligent, easygoing, loyal.
neutral traits: observant, logical, independent, sometimes sarcastic with a clever sense of humor.
negative traits: stubborn, moody, secretive, resentful, pessimist.
likes: retro music, train rides, cats, brownies, waking up early.
dislikes: overplayed songs, baking, being lost, most social media, hypocrites.
habits: gesturing when speaking, frowning, jaw clenching, glancing at his watch, touching his facial hair.
alcohol? cigarettes? drugs? sometimes. no. rarely.
* ⸻ 𝐁𝐈𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐏𝐇𝐘.
alexander was born into a broken family. his parents were young, about to turn twenty and twenty-one when they had him - it's safe to say things were not easy for them. when he was born, his father, dominic, was just starting a new job as a sales supervisor, and his mom, elizabeth, was still studying communications. between the years of sacrifice and struggle, their relationship got more and more unmanageable and the pair decided to break it off, leaving six-year-old alexander confused. even though dominic and elizabeth ended things on good terms, from that point on, alexander's childhood was a mix of two worlds - he had to constantly adapt to each parent's life, routine, and plans, going from one house to another when mommy had to study or dad had to work overtime. but, when he was nine, things changed when his dad got a new and better job in another state. lakeview was different and he liked it. there, he grew healthier, not having to fear much, and feeling at home all the time. everybody knew each other and it all felt like one big happy family - just what wished for all those years.
when he got into university, everybody congratulated him, and he knew he would come back to that place, wanting to have a happy family of his own there. he attended the prestige massachusetts institute of technology for computer science, later specializing in software engineering. upon graduating, he came back to lakeview, got an apartment for himself, and started a job in a freshly launched small company, where he would work until he was twenty-nine. when he hit thirty, his project came to life. founded by him and a close friend, RISE aimed to be one more of the many companies that investigate, study, and create new apps and programs to help the average consumer and businesses. for the last couple of years, he has been helping local businesses adopt some new technology, making their cherished work easier.
most people are used to seeing him often accompanied by his now ex-girlfriend, dila. the pair have been together for more than a decade and were usually seen around town together, walking his dog, lilo, or just casually sharing a meal, looking as enamored as ever. however, two months ago, they parted ways. he had just proposed to her, and the refusal shattered his heart. they began fighting a lot, and things just went downhill from that point on. after moving from the house they shared, alexander is still struggling to adapt to his new reality, but it's visible how the loss of this relationship affected him.
* ⸻ 𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍𝐒.
he has a dog named lilo, after lilo and stitch.
alexander is a morning person, so it's usual to see him around town when the sun starts shining.
has a great singing voice and loves music, so he is always down for karaoke nights.
he is a friendly person, often striking up a conversation with any and everyone.
alexander has a clever sense of humor, so expect some meticulous jokes when he's around.
he is actively working on his relationship with his mother, who became distant when alexander moved to lakeview with his father.
* meagan good . cis woman . she / her . / that’s olivia maxwell walking in to mama’s bakery - you know , the thirty - eight year old singer / songwriter & businesswoman known for rushing back from the restroom while being announced an award winner ? having lived here for four months , their neighbors know them to be easygoing & sensible , but their fastidious & indignant tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city . / ✎ j . 25+ . she/her . pst .
@30extra
statistics.
full name: olivia elise maxwell salvetti
nicknames: liv ( close friends or family )
age: 38
date of birth: october 4, 1984
gender: cis woman
pronouns: she/her
s. orientation: heterosexual
relationship status: married separated
hometown: seattle, washington
current residence: lakeview, louisiana / los angeles, california
occupation: singer / songwriter + businesswoman
zodiac: libra
languages: english, spanish, french
traits: easygoing, sensible, alluring, indignant, fastidious, self-indulgent
about.
olivia elise maxwell was born in seattle washington, in october of 1984. the household included her two older fraternal twin siblings ( brother & sister ), and their family dog, max. they're a tight knit family with a lower middle class background. officially the baby of family, she was pretty much doted on by her parents and siblings. as a child, she was always considered well behaved but there was a mischievous part without a doubt. her cuteness played a factor multiple times, in getting what she wanted.
as a student from elementary to high school, she was pretty inquisitive and willing to learn. especially, if it was something that she found challenging. the perfectionist in her wanted to prove herself that she could do it. her two favorite subjects were english and music. liv was also fond of learning different languages, something that would carry on into her adulthood. athletic wise, she spent time on the cheerleader squad as a flyer.
she’s had a love for music and singing since she could first remember. she admired multiple artists and spent a great amount of time watching music videos on tv. olivia would imitate and sing songs of r&b and pop stars at any given moment, mariah carey being one of her favorites. she could be seen on family home videos, gradually progressing with her vocals, as years passed. once high school graduation became close, she knew that she wanted to pursue her chosen career. she was determined to gain the support of her parents. it would take some time for them to warm up to it ( a couple of months ), but they eventually do. however, under one condition: as long as she completed her education as planned. willing to almost do anything, she agreed to it without question.
she soon graduated from high school and decided to give a college a go, while working towards a start on her career. though she didn't see college necessary to sing, she wanted to have a back up plan in place. she knew that things didn't always plan out the way a person would like. she decided to attend ucla with major in business. if she didn't desire an career in the music industry, she could see herself going in the business direction.
time has passed and olivia is a full on college student. her time is spent for studying/classes, her social life, and a part time job in a restaurant. she's comfortable with how things are going, despite lacking a chance for her dream. however, it doesn't stop her from writing as much as possible. journaling and songwriting became a great outlet for her to express herself. she considers it soothing and it keeps her determination alive. when an opportunity arises for people to showcase their talent on campus, she decides to enter it. this was a good way to share her talent, which she was ready to do. prior to the day, she planned out her performance, with close friends willing to help out.
unbeknownst to her, in attendance of the showcase were people that worked in the music industry. her performance would be met with a warm and impressed reception from the crowd, which gave her relief. while talking with friends after the show conceded, she would be approached with a chance to reach her dreams by a music label executive. this would be the start of a career with longevity.
with her family backing her and getting close to her degree, olivia begins her journey. the studio becomes a second home to her when, she isn't completing school. she writes with a team and prepares for her debut. with direction of the music label, she works on getting her name out on a public scale. she does features for other artists and makes sure to network with the right people.
as the years go by, her vocal skills and talent is something that can't be ignored. she gains a fan base of people with admiration for her music, that continued to grow, which includes inevitable fame.
STALKING TW: in the midst of her rising star power, olivia is a pretty free woman. she's single and ready to meet someone. when she is set up on date with a seemingly decent guy, she sees it as a start of something good. after a few dates, the two are reaching a relationship and things are well....until it's not. clinginess turns to possessiveness and red flags are waving. she makes the decision to ending things early on. which immediately becomes an official problem for her. he makes a point to not leave her alone for months on end, forcing her team to get a bodyguard. this goes on for almost a year, when an incident happens, ending it for good.
following the incident, she moved on with her life as best as possible. which included therapy, boxing classes, and even a marriage. her career went on a short hiatus to prepare for a new beginning. it led to some good writing, and even better music. she has been able to reach many accolades over time that not everyone can achieve. her career is considerably a success, even though she still retains the hunger that she had from the very beginning.
being in a comfortable position of her career, she wanted to venture out of the industry for a change. with her business degree in mind, she planned to actually put it to use. she became interested in only creating things that she personally enjoyed. she co-created an accessory line ( which included sunglasses ) with a close friend, before planning for her own cosmetic brand. the idea of the brand was a result of some bad makeup throughout the early years of her career, and lack of inclusion for all skin tones. being something that she finds to be necessary and useful to other people, she put a business plan in place with the right people that could help make it a reality.
the brand would be in plans for a few years, before launching. giving that it was a big business decision, she didn't want to rush things or ruin it before it could even begin. she managed to gain enough interest for it, with playful hints and it's first promotion. it also helped that people seemed to really like her. since debut, the cosmetic brand has reached success, gaining attention from both time and forbes.
she's been in lakeview for four months, following a separation for her husband, grayson. although she doesn't have any connection to the town, she views it as somewhere that can she just breathe. where can she trade in a big city, for a small one. she originally came across it on a trip to new orleans and didn't mind coming back.
personality.
overall, olivia is seen as a sweetheart. she’s sweet yet charming, so it's not that hardto pull people in. it’s why most people tend to like her. she’s also easygoing and people don’t mind talking to her ( this includes interviews ). she can also be quite giving. she’s considerate of others and their feelings, wanting to do for them, what she would want for herself.
8/10 she’s pretty sensible. she big on making the right decisions, but no one is perfect, right?
where there’s sweet, there’s sour. she also has the ability to be resentful, which can make her brutally honest & come off as b*tchy. although she isn't someone that enjoys confrontation, she also isn't one to back down from it. she will defend herself or someone else if it feels necessary.
she also has a knack for being picky about things. she’s like a huge perfectionist with things, more specifically her jobs. she can also be very much all about herself, meaning indulgent. she’s willing to do whatever makes her happy. whether through actions or spending money.
more.
outside of working, she's big on free time. she'd rather take a break, than to overdo things.
other than writing, she also enjoys drawing. whether it’s people, views, or just random doodles.
she’s big on self care: having time to herself, getting massages, exercising, going to the salon, or getting enough sleep.
she loves both coffee and tea, though she likes coffee a little bit more.
she loves to shop. online or in a mall, it doesn’t matter. if she really wants it, then she buys it.
she’s definitely not a party animal, but she does love to have fun and drink, whether if she’s with friends or simply at home.
she can cook really well, thanks to her family. it’s something that allows her to still feel close to them, whenever she’s away from home.
she has a dog named coco that she loves dearly. like really, that’s basically her little baby.
want to make her happy? give her food. make her food. bake her her cookies.
she enjoys photography, rather it’s taking photos of her own or enjoying others. she takes plenty of friends, herself, or whenever she travels.
with a hunger for knowledge, she’s always willing to learn more, including languages. which she aims to learn more, if she can help it.
* wilson bethel . cis man . he/him . / that’s austin hughes walking in to the lookout - you know , the thirty-eight year old lawyer known for creating a phone book full of his high school exes ? having lived here for his whole life on & off / two months , their neighbors know them to be charismatic & charming , but their deceitful & regretful tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city .
austin hughes is a complicated man. it would be impossible to fully understand everything he's about without going a step further. so, instead of going forward, we'll be going back.
ruth alterman: ruth was the first of her family to be born on american soil. though her parents were russian jewish, she was born and raised in miami, florida. somewhere beneath the palm trees, ruth was comforted by the warmth of the sun atop the chill of the shade, but as she would look over towards her parents, she would often find them scratching their necks. they would take deep breaths and then open their mouths, as if to say something important, but they never did. instead, they would open their mouths about much less important matters, like the air that came out of their new in-window air conditioner. " it's too hot, " her father would say. " what are you talking about ? you could catch a cold in here. turn that thing off, " her mother would respond. his father would raise his eyebrows and open his mouth to say something else, but after a second, he'd simmer down, choosing to bite his lip instead. ruth would watch on in fear and anticipation, but she was always left to wonder what it is her father was desperate to say. he never would give her that satisfaction. instead, as she grew older, ruth found herself a talker, one who she vowed to never be too frigid or too fiery with. instead, she'd keep her mouth shut. and after a few years, when her father passed, some who knew him would say that she was beginning to look an awful lot like him.
frank hanford: frank grew up in a miami suburb called pinecrest. as a kid, his parents would often carry him everywhere, even long after he needed it. they'd carry him to his high chair, they'd carry him to his couch, they'd even carry him to his own bed. they'd feed him food he wasn't too fond of and when he would resist, they'd force it it in his mouth like some kind of demented train. one day, when frank was four years old, he screamed at them to stop and they listened. and from then on, frank was screaming away everywhere. at school, at home, anywhere where he felt as if no ears were facing him and no minds were prepared to take in a word he was saying. he met the shy, sweet ruth alterman sometime in high school. he wasn't sure if it was sheer attraction, the smirk he was wearing when he found out she wasn't his parents' type, or some sick mix of both. still despite his parent's protests about who she was, he simply nodded and yelled: " if you have any concerns, you're welcome to not attend the ceremony. " and so they didn't. in fact, no one from the hanfords did. and so frank and ruth moved to tallahassee in an attempt to accept what already was. but somewhere amid all the isolation, frank's voice grew louder: angrier, even, much to the detriment of his very own kid.
beth hanford: beth hanford was born to frank hanford and ruth alterman in tallahassee, florida. as a kid, the echoes of her father's voice often bounced through the halls, while her mother's silence spoke greater than her father's yelling ever did. beth would often find herself listening in her bed, with one ear pressed up against the pillow, she only used one ear to take in her father's words. still, those words were loud and clear: her mother was a mistake. tallahassee was a mistake. and though he never said the words "beth was too", he didn't have to. beth's mind would finish the thought for him. in fact, she would do that a lot, finishing thoughts. if she could anticipate responses, she could figure out what to do to avoid them, like some sort of child psychic. she moved to baton rouge as an adult to rid herself of the constant, ringing noise that came from having to listen to her father's yells all the time, but the need to anticipate another's emotions to avoid conflict? there was no ridding herself of that.
virginia daniels: virginia daniels was born in slidell, louisiana to two fisherman. as a kid, she was often stuck on a boat, where she'd take in the warmth of the sun with the chill of the swamp below, before being forced to use all her force and might to load netted bags of fish behind her. when she got home one day, she first discovered the movie "cinderella" at some drive-in with her parents. and as her eyes widened and her mouth spread into some wide, cheshire grin, she found that her face never turned away from the screen. as she grew older and the swamp trips became fewer, she found herself trying to emulate a grace she never before possessed, a grace she only saw in that famous little animated movie that put her in a trance so many years ago. in high school, she met albert hughes. with his positions on the football team and the baseball team, as well as his wide variety of friends, virginia found herself in a trance, just gazing at the man of status, just as she did at the projected screen. so when she finally met him face-to-face, it was safe to say that trance didn't stop. she married him when they were just eighteen years old and promptly moved to . but by twenty-two, she began to notice the little things: the way he never apologized after an argument, the way he never took her on dates anymore, the way he would often have to punch a football or a bag after a particularly tense day. and from then on, the ever-so-graceful virginia was pulled out of the trance once and for all.
albert hughes: albert hughes was born in slidell, louisiana to one teacher and a stay-at-home mother. while growing up, albert lived across a field, and all he had to do was open up his window to find a bunch of kids he knew playing in it. though albert would often rush to his parents to ask if he could join, his father always said no. see, the games they would often play out there involved dangerous things: tackling, throwing, sprinting, you name it. nobody wanted albert to get hurt. so instead, he'd spend his afternoons gazing out the window and getting hurt anyway. sometimes on the weekends, his mother would have him help with his sewing, and though he'd oblige, he'd always wonder what the kids outside were doing. given the choice between sewing and playing, it was a no-brainer what he would choose, if he was given the chance. however, the fact of the matter was that he wasn't. so instead, he'd pinch his mother's black thread with all his might, hoping to break it off so that he could assert himself for once. in high school, he joined the football team and the baseball team. back then, they didn't require parental signatures, so his family found out from a headline in the local paper. once he met virginia, it was if his future was set. and once they moved to lakeview and were finally on their own, albert decided to coach the kids on the nearby field, as some sort of consolation prize. however, albert never shook off his anger. the scars from having to go against yourself, though not visible, still have a tendency to sting long after the damage is done. so albert found himself growing angrier by the year, forcing his son to follow in his footsteps and refusing to apologize for what he felt was his right, for what he felt was helping. what's good for the goose isn't always good for the gander, but if it were up to albert, his kid would turn out just like him, without the extra scars.
alan hughes: alan hughes was born in lakeview, louisiana to virginia and albert hughes. as a kid, alan found himself asking to go to the petting zoo with his mother in nearby new orleans far too often to count. but though his mother always approved, his father would turn his nose up, curl his lip, hand the kid a football, and tell him to go play in the yard. as a boy, alan became a fan of bands like the carpenters, captain and tennille, etc. one day, after listening to a carpenters vinyl in the basement, his father caught him. he watched as his father's face turned a beet red, as he yelled: " i don't want you listening to this crap, do you understand me ? it's not for you. go play. " but strangely, whenever "top of the world" would come on in the car and his mother would sing along, his father never said a word. so from then on, if his father was wearing a letterman jacket, he would wear a letterman jacket. if his father was getting himself a cup of coffee for breakfast, he would get himself a cup of coffee for breakfast. if everyone else around alan was unsafe to emulate, it was safe to assume that his father was the only good option. so he pushed down any instinct he might have to emulate his father. and when he went off to play college football at florida state university and met beth in the town of tallahassee, it seemed as if things were looking up. every year, alan found himself leading his team to victory, but in his junior year, he was playing a game against the nearby gators in gainesville when a player of the opposing team rushed behind him and tackled him, shattering his wrist and ruining his national league prospects for good. " my father fucking did this. 'be aggressive', 'be hard', 'be this', 'be that'. look at me now, dad ! look at me now ! " he yelled in the hospital. " beth, if i ever turn out like my father, stop me. " he then told his wife. but as he returned to lakeview with beth to find that his cheeks had grown to a permanent shade of beet red, one that reminded him of the carpenters, teddy bears, and everything he was denied, he jumped at his own reflection.
austin hughes: and here we return to austin hughes. austin was born on october 8th of 1984 in lakeview, louisiana to beth and alan hughes. as a kid, austin found himself rummaging through his family's basement, looking for old toys of his father's that he could play with. though he didn't find any toys, he did find a carpenters cd that his mom bought his dad as a christmas gift one year. as he put it in his cd player and began to listen, he felt the vibrations of what seemed like footsteps against the carpeted staircase steps. " what are you doing ? " his father asked. austin took a second to process his question, his brows knit together in thought. " listening to music. is this carpenters cd yours ? i like it. " he responded with a smile. his father opened his mouth to say something, his face turning a strawberry pink, but just as his legs began to shake, he bit his lip. " you don't need to be listening to that. you wanna go play ? " his father asked. and so they played. austin spent a lot of his time playing. as a kid, he would smile as his father paid him extra special compliments, such as: " if you can get a backbone, i think you could play in the college leagues. would you like that ? " austin's eyes would light up as he frantically nodded. " good. you just have to promise me you won't let anyone push you around. " his father warned. so austin took that to heart.
as he entered high school, austin became the big man on campus, a title he hoped his father would be proud of. he was a wingman to some, womanizer to others, bully to the rest. in his sophomore year, his parents divorced. they both cited irreconcilable differences as a cause. in particular, his mother described an inability to predict or anticipate his desires: romantic, sexual, or otherwise. she would also go on to say that his father was "quick to anger", a claim austin found himself reflecting on as he'd ball his fist, his mind racing at a mile a minute. she moved back to florida shortly after and austin waved goodbye with a soft wrist, pointed, narrow eyes, and flared nostrils with a heavy inhale. afterwards, austin liked the way some of the cheerleaders would flock to him after a game in their little skirts. and the special thing about cheerleaders? there are always at least twelve of them. austin always had his pick. in high school, he dated four separate women, toying with all of them. it was something his father witnessed from the stands, though as austin looked up for approval, he would find his dad smiling back at him.
after high school, he was recruited by the university of texas ( in austin ), where he decided he wanted to be a lawyer. his father always told him to never let himself get shoved around, right? so what better way to avoid that than to be the one doing the shoving? after getting his bachelor's degree, he went to texas a&m to get his law degree. he was a practicing lawyer in dallas for around three years when she finally met her: ariel moore, the woman of his dreams. she was so understanding, so independent, the kind of woman austin finally saw himself settling down with. they were together for four years when they decided to have a kid and move in together. morgan rose hughes, they'd name her. but after she was born, something in ariel switched. austin would wake up to the sound of footsteps pacing back and forth across the hall. he'd find clumps of brown hair in his bed and when he'd ask about it, ariel would tell him that she pulled it out herself. one day, when morgan was just six months old, austin woke up to a post-it note on her table saying that she couldn't do it anymore. she had no idea how to raise a kid, so she was leaving, and she didn't want him following her. that's all she left: a post-it note. after nearly five years. that's all he was worth to her. and then it hit him: that's what he did to every other woman in his life. in that moment, the player became the playee. he couldn't even blame her for it. after all, he did see the warning signs. so he's been trying his best to raise her on his own ever since.
but the thing about morgan is she's about to start kindergarten soon. she's about to meet one hell of a lot of austins in her own life. and if austin doesn't put a stop to it, she'll fall victim to them, just as the previous women in his life fell victim to him. so two months ago, austin decided to take morgan and move back home to lakeview. for morgan, she could see lakeview through his young eyes. however, austin has other plans in mind. if he can meet with the "four horsewomen of the apocalypse", as he calls them, and discuss what went wrong and how exactly he screwed each and every one of them over, maybe he can protect morgan from falling for a guy who is just like him. and unlike any woman that came before, he's determined to keep his word with her.
idris elba . cis man . he/him . / that’s abdul koroma walking in to the square - you know , the fifty-one year old judge known for being a former athlete before getting injured his freshman year of college ? having lived here for his entire life , their neighbors know them to be humble & intelligent , but their emotionally reserved & nonchalant tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city . / @30extra
basics.
NAME: abdul koroma. PRONOUNS: he/him. AGE: fifty-one. BIRTH DATE: march 27th, 1972. BIRTH PLACE: lakeview, louisiana. HOMETOWN: lakeview, louisiana. CURRENT RESIDENCE: lakeview, louisiana. NATIONALITY: american. ETHNICITY: african descent. RELIGION: christian. OCCUPATION: judge, former attorney. LANGUAGES: (native) english SEXUAL ORIENTATION: pansexual. ROMANTIC ORIENTATION: panromantic.
visual.
FACECLAIM: idris elba. EYE COLOR: dark brown. HAIR COLOR: dark brown. HAIRSTYLE: shaved head HEIGHT: 6 feet, 2 inch. WEIGHT: 192 pounds. TATTOOS: none. PIERCINGS: none. NOTABLE TRAITS: voice.
background.
abdul was born to first generation immigrant parents, and from a very young age, the very best was expected of him. his parents didn't settle for anything less than the honor roll when he was in school. that translated into his college life and later on when he entered law school. all his life, his parents have been a huge driving factor of support behind him. he doesn't know where he would be without them. he definitely wouldn't have a position as a judge without them pushing him to be the best he could be.
however, at the same time, they did a lot of damage to his view of himself. abdul loves his parents dearly, but they always put academics and self image above everything else. if he was stressed or having a bad day, they would always brush his feelings to the side and downplay them. they would tell him that he didn't have anything to be stressed about. it was really bad when he was in college and the depression that had been brewing for years finally came to the surface. but did his parents care? not really. they told him that he had a roof over his head and that he didn't have any bills to pay. what could he possibly be depressed about?
it took years for him to finally get himself into therapy, much to his parents' irritation. they thought that therapy wasn't necessary for him, but he thought different. that was when he was in his early forties, and now at the age of fifty-one, he finally knows how to properly regulate his emotions and thoughts. he's not necessarily an emotionally open person, but he's not as emotionally stunted as he used to be.
law wasn't abdul's first career path. he was actually a very talented football player, and had a scholarship for playing football. unfortunately for him, he ended up getting injured his freshman year and couldn't continue on with the sports career that he wanted to pursue; so he chose the second best thing - law. he became a lawyer at the age of twenty-five, and because he worked at a law firm throughout his college and law school years, he was immediately hired upon passing the bar exam.
he worked as a lawyer for twenty years until he was appointed as a judge a few months after his forty-fifth birthday. he's known as one of the more fair judges in the state; however his fairness shouldn't be taken for him being lenient. he gives people second chances (if deserved), but he's a large advocate for three strikes and you're out. he does believe that the judicial system needs some reform, and he tries to be as fair as humanly possible regarding every case that comes across his desk.
abdul tends to stick to himself for the most part. he's a friendly guy, but he's introverted and a lot of people tend to find him intimidating because of his resting bitch face and his career path, but once you get to know him, you'll find that he can be surprisingly sweet. he takes care of the people that he cares about and goes above and beyond for them.
he was married in the past to his high school sweetheart. they got married right out of high school and they both went to college, even when his (now ex) wife fell pregnant with their first child. they got divorced when they were thirty, and while they fell out of love, they're still on friendly terms with one another. (i'll be sending in a wanted connection for his first born child!)
* diane guerrero . cis woman . she/her . / that’s fabienne ramirez stone walking into mama's bakery - you know , the thirty6 year old former actress known for being a successful emmy award winning actress but not returning back on screen after her marriage ? having lived here for three years , their neighbors know them to be caring & loyal , but their stubborn & insecure tendencies shine through when there are no buses in the city . － penned by dee. she/her. 26. gmt+1.
📎 : interactions , pinterest , wanted connections
hellowies , it's your girl dee again with another muse teheh . you know the stepsss; like this post or never hesitate to message me for plots !
⚠️ trigger warning! this bio contains subjects such as:
loss of family members,
* = means wanted connection !
BIOGRAPHY :
NAME : fabienne ramirez - stone
NICKNAME(S) : fab, fabi
DATE OF BIRTH : september 20 1987 (36)
PLACE OF BIRTH : princeton , new jersey
PARENTS : maria vargas ramirez (mother), andrés ramirez (father)
SIBLINGS : 3 siblings
˒ ﹏ ramirez ( 30 ) * open
˒ ﹏ ramirez ( 39 ) * open
˒ ﹏ ramirez ( 42 ) * open
LANGUAGES : english & spanish
OCCUPATION : former actress , currently unemployed
RELATIONSHIP STATUS : married to joseph stone
( + ) positive traits : caring & loyal
( - ) negative traits : stubborn & insecure
AGE 0 － 10 :
fabienne was born into a loving household. a big family living together with their grandparents (her father's parents).
she grew up in a household where there was a lot talent. her grandparents fell in love after meeting each other when they were both casted in a musical play. her grandfather was the leader of a musical director and her grandmother was a stage director. both they have been doing shows together and they were really succesful too.
all her siblings, cousins would be sitting by the fire pit and listen to the lovey-dovey story of their grandparents falling in love together.
their dad is really musically too. he loves to play the piano and that's definitely something he taught his children.
their mom is amazing in art. their house was decorated with beautifully self-made art. whether it was a beautiful painting or a ceramic vase.
fabienne has been interested in theater since she was five. she would dress up everyday and come out her room; pretending to have a big show going on.
their grandparents would often take them to different kind of musicals and spend time together.
AGE 10 － 25 :
sadly, at the age of twelve her grandmother passed away and just a year later her grandfather passed away.
fabienne continued in doing theater and at the age of fifteen she got her first role in a short grocery store commercial.
no matter how old she got; every time whenever she got a new role it would remind her of how possibly proud her grandparents were of her.
after her first short role in a commercial she got offered to be a part of different kind of tv shows ; ( shows such as hannah montana , icarly , victorious , superior donuts , jane the virgin , modern family , new girl - vibe ish etc. mostly sitcoms )
after getting a lot of roles in tv shows she also got a few movie roles; not just romcoms but also ones with lots of action.
AGE 26 － 36 :
at the age of 26 she got her first emmy award; and that was only the beginning.
when turning 30 she had already receiver 10 emmy awards for her acting in different kind of roles. she wasn't acting to just receive emmy's; she was acting because she loved to. and no matter how old she got; she kept wondering how proud her grandparents would've been of her.
no matter the much fame she had, she always visited back home at least once a month to see her parents and her family. they always welcomed her with open arms and always kept rooting for her with every step she took.
at the age of __ she started dating joseph stone, a heir by then. the soon their names hit the tabloids; the less project offers she was getting. despite that her name was still on the tabloids. with every step she took; the paparazzi would follow her and the day after she would find herself on every social media. of course; she should've been used by now to see herself on newspapers or on social media news channels, but more because of her new projects or either because she had received again an award. but this time, people would judge the way she dressed or just talk about her relationship with joseph.
more tba about marriage with joseph stone !
if you’re interested in plotting with me, hit the ♡ button and i’ll come and bother you! or you can always send me a message, too. i also am on discord so if you feel like plotting on there we totally can!
