CLOSED STARTER for @nevermindcrs
LOCATION: County Jail
tw: this thread contains references to law enforcement.
Sage had never imagined landing herself behind bars, but it only went to show how strongly she believed in her cousin's innocence. Roman could be a bit of an asshole at times, and god only knew how many mistakes the man had made. But setting fire to the chapel? That didn't sound anything like him.
Her dark brown hair was a mess and she was still in yesterday's clothing when Sage stepped up to the phone, her fingers hesitating as she began to punch in her brother's number, before quickly having a change of heart. While she was sure Jacob would have understood, the very last thing the woman needed right now was to be reprimanded for her actions, or for him to see his sister differently now that she officially had a mugshot on file at the police station.
Instead, Sage dove into the depths of her brain, choosing a friend who not only had money, but who wouldn't judge her slight misstep.
The line crackled as the call went through, every ring sending a wave of anxiety through her slender frame until she finally heard him pick up on the other end.
"Hi, it's Sage... Funny story, but what are the odds you can come pick me up from the county jail? I may have fucked up a little."
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Who: @donnymorgan and Archie
Where: Kismet Harbor Jail
When: July 2024
Ending up in jail right before the fourth of July was not on Archie's 2024 bingo card. In fact he had been pretty good this year so far, only getting in trouble may be once and it didn't involve handcuffs. However this time was different, and he wasn't even to blame. Well, that's not completely true. He was there, but he didn't actually participate in any wrong doing; or so he'd say.
After hanging out with some old friends, Archie and crew decided to go bar hopping. After their third or fourth bar; Archie had lost count; they group decided to have a little fun. They went and bought some fireworks; and decided to see how far a garbage can would fly by lighting one underneath it. They had dragged it onto the beach as so they didn't have to worry about it accidentally breaking a window or hitting a car. Once the cops showed up, Archie, being the smart ass that he is, decided to make a joke, and light one last firework. Before this, he would have gotten off with just a warning, but instead, he found himself in handcuffs, and behind bars. and now charged with resisting arrest and disturbing the peace. After he was book, he sat in the cell. Finally he was able to call someone. Getting his one phone call, he knew who he'd try to reach.
"Uh, hey Donny. It's Archie. Umm, I kind of need your help. See, I uh got arrested," he switched the phone to the other ear before continuing. "And I need someone to help come bail me out."
I was on a dragon, flying over New York City, and I got shot down by a giraffe with laser eyes, I fell of the dragon into water, and when I got out of the water I was in Vancouver, so I walked over to my nana's house and when I went in, it turned into a jail cell and then I woke up....
What does your character want (their goal or challenge)?
He wants to be able to legally adopt his niece, so she won't be reliant on an absentee father anymore and so that he can officially take the responsibility off his grandparents' shoulders.
He also wants to be able to open his own fine dining restaurant.
Finally, he wants to get out from the shadow going to jail has cast over him. He desperately wants his innocence to be shouted from the rooftops but as long as his brother is MIA, there's no one to prove his innocence.
What are their external needs/desires?
He needs to save enough money so that he can afford a really good lawyer. With a record hovering over him, he knows he's going to need to fight like hell to get any judge to grant him custody of his niece. On top of this, Marco just needs to find his brother. He won't be able to make much progress with any of his goals without tracking down his brother.
What or who stands in their way and could stop them?
The biggest thing standing in his way right now, of just about all of his goals, is money. After being in jail for the last five years, he has next to nothing and the legal fees alone to adopt his niece are going to be a huge barrier to him being able to save up to open his own restaurant.
His brother is the other factor standing in this way for a lot of this. If Juan wanted to, he could make it really difficult not only for Marco to adopt his niece, but also to clear his name in the eyes of the public.
What will they do about it?
Now that he has managed to get a job at Salt Flats Station, Marco is going to save each and every penny he makes. He's currently staying at Juan's apartment since his brother has been MIA since before Marco was released, but eventually he's going to probably move back in with his grandparents so he can be closer to Gabriela but also so he can save even more of his paycheck.
He's also desperately trying to track down Juan. He's been asking anyone around town who might know him.
What happens if they fail?
If he fails, Marco is worried Juan could show up and take Gabriela. He's already proven he's an unfit father and Marco is truly terrified for Gabriela's wellbeing and safety if that were to happen. If he's unable to ever open his own restaurant, it will be like the nail in the coffin that Marco truly sacrificed his life for nothing. He's really been feeling like taking the blame for Juan so Juan didn't have to go to prison was a mistake and that will just solidify that not only was it a mistake, but it was a complete waste thatMarco is the only one who paid for. Same goes for restoring his name in the community.
What sacrifices might they have to make?
His financial freedom, his living situation, his relationship with his brother. Marco doesn't have much, but he might just have to sacrifice it all.
What motivates them inwardly and why?
Marco has always been motivated by the desire to take care of others. Something was instilled in him when his father left Marco and Juan in Salt Flats that it was Marco's responsibility to make sure they okay. And this has bled into just about every facet of his life to this day.
What is their internal struggle?
Finding his self worth in his ability to take care of others no matter what. When he's not able to do that, even because of things that are out of his control, Marco tends to really struggle.
What are their flaws? How do their flaws play into their internal struggle?
Needing to feel in control all the time, holding himself to an impossible standard, hates change, has far too high expectations for those around him, over protective.
What fundamental changes do you want to see in your character?
I want him to no longer find his value in being able to take care of everything and everyone around him and to not be consumed by the regret he feels for going to jail for his brother.
What heroic qualities must emerge for them to succeed?
Vulnerability, self confidence, and forgiveness of himself and others.
Honestly I don’t know what I’m gonna do when we inevitably probably have to see another therapist due to life situations or whatever cause like, I literally sit here and be a horrifically probably overtly antisocial and like comment on how I want to stab people like 15 times in an hour long session with the knowledge that I actively practice knife combat and go off about how much I just hate most people and am annoyed with dealing with shit and crap, and if we didn’t have such a mutual understanding and rapport to know we both have the self control to not do that, that I have a strong vision on where I want to go and know that isn’t conducive to my life, and that honestly my resting mood is annoyance, anger, and violence like - I’d get us 5150′d so fucking fast.
Like I’m very bad at filtering myself if you get me going on how I actually feel about things and like, fucking love this therapist cause I’m just out here regularly calling him a bitch and spewing out all the 5150 urges like its a Tuesday and walking in with my 900 skeletons in my closet and he’s just like “Ah, I hear you.” like THANK YOU jesus. Just cause I feel this way and genuinely feel this way doesn’t mean I’m gonna go off and fucking do it and thank you for understanding that jesus.
Love a good professional that sees an “evil” alter and doesn’t just fucking lock them up in jail. This one is not a cop and I love that.
