#connorcampbell

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Name: Connor Campbell Species: Human Warlock Created by: @nectar-cellar (as adult) Mweeeeheeeheee! *rubs hands together in gleeful plotting* Bicycle: Nostalgicycle (blue) Traits: Brooding, Daredevil, Great Kisser, Rebellious Part-time Job: Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Apprenticeship (week days) Color: Blue Food: Pumpkin Pie Music: Rock Sign: Aries

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A small packet of papers tucked away, Candace was now wandering around the school humming to herself. ‘This is my time to shine!’ she thought, humming a tune she was making up as she wandered. She hadn’t run into anyone else for a while now, but she was systematically wandering the halls and looking into the rooms. Little daydreams were coming and going in her mind, possibilities flowering like a field of wildflowers after a fresh spring rain.

The next door she opened and wandered inside she recognized after a few moments, and realized she’d accidentally wandered back into the Science room where she’d met Jamal and Mikhail earlier in the day. It took her a few moments to focus and realize there was someone else in the room this time, and he was looking straight at her. “Oh! Hello. My name is Candace.” She gave him a small smile. She recognized this guy... he’d been one of the hunks in the drums room. An awkward silence filled the space then for about 40 seconds. He was looking at her still. ‘Surely he heard me? Is he deaf?’ 

He finally opened his mouth and said, in a distracted and low tone, “Connor.” Candace paused for a few more moments, trying to make sure she’d heard him correctly, and wondering what was wrong with him. This was worse than when she first introduced herself to Benjamin. ‘Ah, Benjamin. I want to see those smiles again...’ The silence lengthened as she recalled that image. Then she focused her eyes on the present again to realize Connor was still staring at her. She felt a slow blush creeping up her face just from the intensity of the regard, which made her want to get away. She mustered up a,  “Nice to meet you, Connor,” and turned away. Before she could actually walk away, Connor turned and walked out of the room.

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As Candace stepped inside the door, allowing her ears to absorb the sounds, her eyes likewise absorbed the sights. And what sights! Faith’s brothers might not be much to look at, but they were clearly talented musically. She glanced to her right, at the pale-skinned guy in the green blazer. ‘Is he a vampire?’ she thought to herself, ‘and also... a hunk’. Beyond him, another guy in a leather jacket was clearly grooving to the beat. ‘ALSO a hunk.’ Immediately in front of her was a third hunk with rippling muscles watching the drummer and tapping his foot.

Candace moved further into the room, no one really paying her any mind as they were all focused on the music. ‘Wonderful’ she thought... ‘... how lovely and wonderful.’ She might fit in here after all. She moved a bit further into the room and then stood in a spot where she could survey not only the musicians but all the other occupants of the room. One girl in particular caught her eye with iridescent skin, neon hair, and utterly opaque black eyes. ‘Wait... is she an alien?! Or is that just a fad I’ve never heard of?’ Candace considered thoughtfully.

From this vantage point, she could see three MORE hunks. ‘My my,’ she thought... ‘This might be fun, too.’ A small genuine smile slowly emerged on her face as she continued to take in the music and her fellow students. ‘Yes, this might be fun. Especially if being Tabitha’s great niece had benefits.’

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Faith chattered as they exited the music room and walked the large U to the drums and DJ room on the other side of the school, telling Candace about the school, mentioning the names of the other students, and making sure she knew when mealtimes were in the cafeteria. Candace nodded and gave small encouragements and smiles at appropriate moments. The school was far larger than she had imagined, and seemed to have a different room for every possible subject... including several different music rooms, each focusing on a different type of instrument.

As they approached the room where Faith’s brothers, Joe and Jules, were apparently holding most of the rest of the class enrapt with their playing, Candace could hear the drumbeat already. She paused and put a hand on Faith’s arm. “I know you were going to introduce me, and I really do appreciate it,” she gave Faith a warm smile, “but do you think it would be okay if I just quietly walked in and soaked up the music?” As satisfying as Faith’s reaction had been, she really wanted to size up some of the other students before being ‘announced’ to them all.

Faith stopped and turned to look at her, then smiled again. “Sure! Come find me later if you want. I should get to the science classroom. Mum will be so pleased when I tell her! Joe and Jules are always the popular ones, but won’t they be pink when they realize later that I found you first!” Faith gave a light chuckle. “I’ll give you my number, so you can call me anytime if you need help!” Candace exchanged numbers with her and then watched her walk nimbly back down the hall humming a tune. She turned and gave herself a slight nod as she walked up to the door of the room from which all the sound was emanating, and then turned the handle quietly and stepped inside.

OOC Note: The girl on the far right in the above photo is Bailey Swain, another of the townie teens. (I don’t have any other photos of her... xD)