CAF With A Twist #1

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Cuz we need more of this stuff!

[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] [name_m]Grant[/name_m] (22) is a talented, ambitious, and creative young woman. [name_m]Born[/name_m] in [name_m]Portland[/name_m], Oregon, [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] developed a passion for writing at an early age, composing short stories and poems throughout her childhood. She pursued her love for storytelling by obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in [name_f]English[/name_f] Literature from a prestigious university on the [name_m]East[/name_m] [name_m]Coast[/name_m].

While at university, [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] became involved in various extracurricular activities, including writing for the college newspaper, volunteering at a local children’s hospital, and participating in open-mic poetry events. Her dedication and perseverance earned her recognition, and she was awarded several scholarships and accolades during her time as a student.

In her free time, [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] enjoys exploring the local arts scene, attending plays, visiting museums, and soaking up inspiration for her writing. She dreams of publishing a novel and hopes to work as an editor in a publishing house after she gains more experience in the field.

[name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] is driven by a deep desire to tell stories that resonate with people and contribute positively to the world. Her strong sense of empathy and understanding of human emotions allows her to craft compelling narratives that captivate readers, making her a promising young writer with a bright future ahead.

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This is [name_m]Jason[/name_m] [name_m]Sawyer[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m] (25) [name_m]Born[/name_m] as the middle child of 7, [name_m]Jason[/name_m] grew up forgotten about until high school where he developed a passion for Hockey and Baseball, where he excelled. He started off his first year of high school majoring in Hockey, with a full ride for it, after injuring his leg is sophomore year and becoming unable to play, he had to find a new career path, and decided on finance. He did well in his major and got a job nearly out of college at a stockbroking firm in [name_m]Portland[/name_m] Oregon.

He met his future wife [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] when he was 21 and she 19, with his current girlfriend attending a play. As an art enthusiast unlike his current girlfriend he had conversations about the creativity of the play with [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f], who was sitting next to him at the time, and they struck up a friendship. After a year of being friends, he broke up with his current girlfriend and asked her out, after dating for 2 years he proposed and they were married two months ago, just after she turned 22.

As an ambitious young man, he plans to fully throw himself into his career while still raising a large family just like the one he grew up in.

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[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Avery[/name_f] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (27) is a vibrant, successful marketing executive who shares a close bond with her younger cousin, [name_m]Jason[/name_m] [name_m]Sawyer[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m]. [name_m]Born[/name_m] to Jason’s mother’s younger sister, [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] grew up with [name_m]Jason[/name_m] and his siblings, creating a lasting bond between them.

From an early age, [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] displayed a keen interest in communication and understanding consumer behavior. After graduating with honors in marketing from a reputable university in [name_f]California[/name_f], she quickly climbed the corporate ladder and now works as a senior marketing manager at a renowned technology company in San [name_m]Francisco[/name_m].

During her college years, [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] developed a strong passion for volunteer work and community service. She actively participated in campaigns and fundraisers aimed at promoting education and empowering underprivileged communities. Today, she continues to dedicate her spare time to these causes, leading her company’s CSR initiatives, and serving as a mentor for young marketing enthusiasts.

When she’s not conquering the world of marketing or engaging in community service, [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] loves to unwind by practicing yoga, exploring local art galleries, and trying out new recipes in the kitchen. Her adventurous spirit and zest for life inspire those around her, making her not only an exceptional professional but a cherished friend and family member.

The bond between [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] and [name_m]Jason[/name_m] has remained strong over the years, with [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] taking on a protective older sister role in Jason’s life. She has been a constant source of support, guiding him through career decisions and encouraging him to pursue his passions. Recently, she played a vital role in organizing and coordinating Jason’s wedding to [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f], ensuring that everything ran smoothly and the event was an unforgettable experience for the happy couple.

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[name_f]Arianna[/name_f] " [name_f]Ana[/name_f] " [name_f]Quinn[/name_f] Falder (25) is someone [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] knows through work, although they prefer to avoid each other, given that [name_f]Ana[/name_f] is Jason’s ex-girlfriend. Admittedly [name_f]Ana[/name_f] was bitter when things ended between them. Not because she was madly in love or had plans to settle down with [name_m]Jason[/name_m], but because of how she felt he didn’t compromise regarding their interests. [name_f]Ana[/name_f] never objected to his passion fort arts or undermined it, she merely isn’t someone with those preferences. Instead she’s more sporty, being avid about swimming and running, things she never held against [name_m]Jason[/name_m] for not being passionate about.

The fact she was quite literally present the night [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] and [name_m]Jason[/name_m] met was another sore spot for [name_f]Ana[/name_f], who felt a bit ignored when the conversation blossomed between the future couple. She’s disconnected since the break up from a lot of people [name_m]Jason[/name_m] and she were mutually friends with, a combination of [name_f]Ana[/name_f] not feeling comfortable arpund them and also knowing some encouraged [name_m]Jason[/name_m] to pursue [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] when he recognised his feelings; a development [name_f]Ana[/name_f] feels wasn’t right, given she ended up an afterthought, or worse still, an obstacle in the eyes of some.

Continuing her career in marketing - working in the teaching sector, running courses and inductions for those new to the industry - [name_f]Ana[/name_f] has found happiness of her own. She’d casually dated since the break up but isn’t rushing to settle down, especially as she recently adopted a rescue dog, a terrier named [name_m]Bilbo[/name_m], who she absolutely adores. Through this whole process, Ana’s older sister has been her greatest source of support, even if they’re a bit chalk and cheese in nature: her sister’s very outspoken and gregarious while Ana’s much quieter and prone to holding back, but they’d argue this helps balance out their decision making when they come together!

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Eric Oscar Honnley (27) is Ana’s last boyfriend. He felt hurt when she broke up with him, given that she had accidentally revealed the extent of her hurt about Jason and Evelyn. He hopes to get back together with her, but is worried that she will only date him to make Jason jealous.
He went to high school with Jason, and knows how little he cares for the emotions of the people he dates, given that Eric’s sister whos in Jasons year dated him in high school. Eric is worried about Jason coming back into Anna’s life and making her believe something is still there.

After his breakup, Eric dove into work and got multiple promotions at the Newspaper he writes for, and even went out with a couple co workers. Eric is hopeful for the future and had decided to put Ana and Jason out of his mind.

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[name_f]Hannah[/name_f] [name_f]Marie[/name_f] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (26) is Charlotte’s sister and the main confidant in Eric’s life. They have shared countless memories and supported each other through various places of life. She possesses a warm tranquility where she goes.

Beyond their family intuition, she carries a warm spirit with [name_m]Eric[/name_m] since his breakup with [name_f]Ana[/name_f]. She stands by her values that she is enough, creating cutting edge tactics and making breathtaking moments a reality. While she knows [name_f]Ana[/name_f] once loved [name_m]Jason[/name_m], she avoids the past to allow his future with [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] to concede. She provides a listening ear and shoulder to cry on for [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f], and the sisterly bond is forever beloved.

In her professional endeavor, she had devoted her career to helping disabled animals navigate challenges and providing a safe rescued spaced for their sheltered well-being. She is impressed by her career each day.

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[name_f]Lillian[/name_f] " [name_f]Lily[/name_f] " [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] Honnley (25) is Eric’s sister and confidant in the woes of life when Hannah’s preoccupied, a position she’s never bothered by taking on. Asexual, [name_f]Lily[/name_f] admits that even before she recognised her orientation she was twice as disinterested in dating as her brother: her first love has, and always will be, her art. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] currently is interning as a junior designer for an ethical makeup company, where she also has started learning content creation after bonding with one of the marketing team, who she calls her work bestie affectionately. She’s generally a quieter person, self-admittedly awkward at times, so having a good friend at the office is meaningful to [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [and spares her other pals from having to learn the ins and outs of all company personnel should there be drama as she jokes].

With work calmer, her main mission of recent has been trying to help [name_m]Eric[/name_m] see that Ana’s reasons for ending things weren’t because of [name_m]Jason[/name_m] [in spite of the complexities of that whole relationship]. Sometimes a serious commitment doesn’t feel right, no matter who you’re with. Lily’s empathetic to her brother in spite of having a view some would call dismissice at a glance, as she knows [name_m]Eric[/name_m] naturally cares deeply, and she does hope that maybe [name_f]Ana[/name_f] will be ready eventually to try dating him again. It actually means she resents [name_m]Jason[/name_m] somewhat in her own way, for how his legacy has pushed her brother into turmoil, not that she’s the sort of person to go looking for a fight.

Instead of dwelling too much on this though - and driving herself crazier - Lily’s trying to sort something fun out for her and [name_m]Eric[/name_m]. She’d ideally like to go for a weekend along the coast to enjoy the sun and sea, however she’s also trying to gage what her brother would like best. A little ironically, as their parents love to joke, [name_m]Eric[/name_m] didn’t handle Lily’s arrival well at all when she was first born, confident a younger sibling would ‘ruin everything’ [Lily does remind him she’s working on that still so he could be right]. Living at home means [name_f]Lily[/name_f] also fends off questions about their personal lives more, she knows it’s well meaning nosiness, but she knows [name_m]Eric[/name_m] would struggle more with things if he felt everyone knew and had an opportunity to judge.

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[name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] [name_f]Maeve[/name_f] [name_m]Johnson[/name_m] (25) is Lily’s work bestie, who is constantly aware on the ins and outs of her workplace. Despite not being related by blood, she has always found moments for just her and [name_f]Lily[/name_f] to thrive and shine out their friendship. She is aware [name_m]Jason[/name_m] and [name_f]Ana[/name_f] are great people at heart and desires to minimize the uncertainty.

In her own life, she has wanted to get back together with a lover of her life. Though her beau has since moved on with someone else happily, she knows she is always there when he needs her. [name_m]Even[/name_m] when he doesn’t want her.

[name_f]Lily[/name_f] is the one she turns to frequently, having the strong poise to keep the friendship arising. They share many countless conversations of love and purity, and their bond is akin to sisterhood.

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[name_m]Mats[/name_m] [name_m]Porter[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m] (25) is [name_f]Charlotte[/name_f] Johnson’s friend, who he calls CJ, though he’s sure of himself when he says they’re strictly friends. He’s one of 7 in his family, making it more awkward that he’s Jason’s brother, though both insist the two aren’t twins. [name_m]Jason[/name_m] was born 16 days before [name_m]Mats[/name_m] during their mother’s pregnancy with the two, given [name_m]Mats[/name_m] was definitely smaller in development than [name_m]Jason[/name_m] was. They’re both healthy though [name_m]Mats[/name_m] jokes he’s definitely still weaker than [name_m]Jason[/name_m]. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] never had skill in hockey and baseball, always loses to [name_m]Jason[/name_m] in arm wrestling, and is slower than almost all his siblings in a foot race (except the youngest, but there’s an inside joke that’ll change). Nobody doubts his “manly skills” though since he is a mechanic, so he knows about changing tires and stuff. He has the same bike he got when he was 12, which he’s constantly upgrading and modifying. He has the skills to convert it into an e-bike if he wanted, but he chooses not to because he really prefers manual riding.

[name_m]Mats[/name_m] also respects [name_f]Lily[/name_f], clicking well through their status of “overthrowing” a sibling at birth, though [name_m]Jason[/name_m] isn’t the oldest sibling…and he only had 16 days of placement as the youngest! [name_m]Mats[/name_m] just states, “Sorry big bro, that’s life.” Sometimes [name_m]Jason[/name_m] deals with a lot of “that’s life” moments, especially when he felt forgotten at times. Though the awkwardness of meeting [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] while dating someone else at the time is something [name_m]Mats[/name_m] is glad he had nothing to do with. He’s glad it worked out between [name_m]Jason[/name_m] and [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f], feeling it would be a waste had they not ended up together. [name_m]Jason[/name_m] and [name_f]Ava[/name_f] had something in common with simply falling out of love, so it was amicable in a sense, even if it seemed bitter. Would this have happened if [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] wasn’t in the picture? Probably. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] knows [name_m]Jason[/name_m] wants to raise a large family someday despite the craziness of his own large family, and he feels [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] is interested in that whereas [name_f]Ava[/name_f] wouldn’t have been.

What [name_m]Mats[/name_m] worries about is the fact that CJ’s ex-boyfriend might not be as interested in her now that he’s found someone else. He doesn’t know CJ as well as [name_f]Lily[/name_f] does, but both have felt like third wheels at times. The difference is [name_f]Lily[/name_f] trying to avoid this while CJ not minding as long as it’s with her ex and his new girlfriend. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] himself doesn’t want marriage, especially given how tired he was of hearing it just because [name_m]Jason[/name_m] married. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] is also tired of hearing how CJ’s ex got together with his girlfriend – they were acquaintances, got paired together in a school project, became friends, then started a relationship in adulthood while stuck in the same broken-down dune buggie. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] has repaired numerous vehicles and has never gotten a relationship from anyone. Not to mention it was impossible for him to get new friends from school projects, since teachers always paired him with [name_m]Jason[/name_m]. Being partnered with someone close is always nice, but neither of them were great in school and often distracted, so it didn’t help their grade. Maybe [name_m]Mats[/name_m] and [name_m]Jason[/name_m] could have done better if they were paired with reliable friends, like people who can be trusted and work well together. [name_m]Mats[/name_m] has since tried to improve on his reliability, though he is stuck in a situation CJ may be affected by, but doesn’t know. CJ’s ex wants to propose to his girlfriend! However, they’ve only been together just a little over 6 months, so it would feel too soon for them to have such a commitment anyway. [name_m]Jason[/name_m] may have drama with him, but at least he waited 2 years before proposing to [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]. The question remains:

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A: Tell CJ that her ex is considering engagement and she should let him go.

B: Tell CJ the truth, but be honest that it really feels too “whirlwind”.

C: Shut up and smile because hey, at least it’s not own personal drama and it’s too awkward to do anything else but pretend not to know.

D: Wish the couple well, but see what others who know might think.

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While [name_m]Mats[/name_m] feels the best answer is D, and may be inclined to pick A or B for the sake of CJ; [name_m]Mats[/name_m] is way too shy to do anything else, so naturally…he picked C. Typical. Though at least he wished [name_m]Eric[/name_m] well on his own conundrums…

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[name_f]Avery[/name_f] [name_f]Nicole[/name_f] [name_m]Richardson[/name_m] (25) is the subject of a predicament involving [name_m]Mats[/name_m] and CJ. She is a gifted and driven young woman with a strong creative streak. From a young age, she showed a deep affinity for mathematics, arithmetic and algebra. This early passion blossomed as she pursued higher education.

Her journey led her to earn a degree from a prestigious [name_f]Ivy[/name_f] League university, where she further honed her skills and immersed herself in the world of education. Her ambition and talent continue to propel her towards new heights in her career.

She also remains a role model in the lives of others. She is close with her boyfriend of 6 months, who mutually supports and agrees her endeavors. She is a helpful citizen and scholar, moving the minds of her community. Her love means the world to her and she is blissfully unaware of her boyfriend’s next move.

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[name_f]Natasha[/name_f] " [name_f]Tash[/name_f] " [name_f]Hadley[/name_f] Falder (27) is Avery’s co-worker and Ana’s sister. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] was the class clown in school, though her life would intertwine with some drama. Not enough to change her for the worst, but enough for her to remember. But she liked being appreciated and staying far enough to enjoy her life then. She was both flattered and overwhelmed by people needing her as a comic relief. The closest one to stay in her life is easily her sister [name_f]Ana[/name_f], and she’s been there to help [name_f]Ana[/name_f] through her difficult breakup with [name_m]Jason[/name_m]. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] knows [name_f]Ana[/name_f] doesn’t hate [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] but is aware of the way [name_m]Jason[/name_m] and [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] got together. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] has even used Evelyn’s name as slang, referring to a person who steals the show and makes others feel invisible as “an Evelyn”. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] used to have a childhood friend who had a non-mutual friend who was quite an [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] and this friend always sat next to each other on the school bus together but as soon as the [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] got on, Tash’s friend would ignore her and only pay attention to the [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f]. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] is trying to stop using this slang term however, since she doesn’t want [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] to eventually find out and start a hate war.

[name_f]Tash[/name_f] loves the beach and the meadows, and she has a fun and outgoing streak. She and her roommate, who used to have sleepovers a lot, loves living together as every night feels like a sleepover. Though they primarily have “Sleepover Saturdays” where every [name_m]Saturday[/name_m] they play games, watch a movie, and eat snacks. Occasionally they’ll invite other people over. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] and [name_f]Avery[/name_f] both work in customer service, something they don’t always enjoy, but can handle and are great at. [name_f]Tash[/name_f] loves thrills and doesn’t like being held back by fear - why hold back when you can go forward? [name_m]Truth[/name_m] is, [name_f]Tash[/name_f] knows [name_f]Avery[/name_f] and her fiancé got engaged too soon. She’s not just thinking that because of CJ, whom she doesn’t know, or [name_m]Mats[/name_m], given [name_f]Tash[/name_f] is avoiding the Grants. She just simply believes it’s too soon and isn’t sure if it’s a “soon but worth it” or a “hasty rush”. She’s talked that over with [name_f]Ana[/name_f] because while [name_f]Tash[/name_f] is excited for [name_f]Avery[/name_f] regardless, she knows [name_f]Ana[/name_f] has a lot of good judgement. The first person to oopose the early engagement was the sister of Avery’s fiancée, who [name_f]Tash[/name_f] used to be tutored by in school. She even tried to tell her brother before the proposal not to do it, but he didn’t listen. To be fair, she mainly spoke against it because she thought [name_f]Avery[/name_f] would’ve rejected it, and now he thinks he’s in the right, because she happily accepted it. Still, she hasn’t changed her mind and feels it’s still a mistake. The two haven’t discussed wedding details thankfully, but [name_f]Tash[/name_f] knows Avery’s future sister-in-law is really hoping they don’t get digging into that now.

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cw: poor relationship

Soheila " [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] " Mahin Tavakkoli (27) is Tash’s roommate and close friend, who loves their current living situation. [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] admits she’s the kind of person who wouldn’t like living alone period, as she’s someone who enjoys having some sort of company around, even if she and [name_f]Tash[/name_f] aren’t spending every day together. This is partly why [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] prefers being single, as she’s someone who does enjoy having decision making in her own hands ultimately, and although compromise isn’t something she’s a stranger to, her last serious relationship was with a guy who wanted to push her into commitments she wasn’t ready for.

It’s her understanding of difficult relationships that has led to [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] and [name_f]Ana[/name_f] bonding as deeply as they have, as the situation that transpired between [name_f]Ana[/name_f] and [name_m]Jason[/name_m] - not even including [name_f]Evelyn[/name_f] - is something she’s been empathetic about. Training to become a counsellor, although she’s not got a particular specification picked out yet, [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] also works in retail to have a steady source of income. Fashion is a natural interest of her’s, starting when she was young and loved to go through her mom’s wardrobe, trying on everything she was allowed to.

Now she’s older, linking her multicultural heritage likewise feeds into this, and [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] is always happy to discuss her families traditions as Iranian-American’s. As she gets bad hayfever, meadows don’t appeal to [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] as much as [name_f]Tash[/name_f], but the beach is somewhere she also loves to be. Having started playing volleyball as a kid, she still loves it, although her competitive streak has mellowed a lot with time [something her brother insists is for the best, as [name_f]Soleil[/name_f] used to be a particularly sore loser]. Her further plan for the future is getting a pet cat, but right now she and [name_f]Tash[/name_f] are just happy with their [name_m]Saturday[/name_m] plans and taking trips when there’s time to spare.

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Rasoul Nariman Tavakkoli (25) is Soleil’s brother and the primary person she competed with growing up, not that he holds a grudge, in spite of all the jokes he’s made about this. Having just started his job as a park ranger for a national forest agency, Rasoul couldn’t be happier, as the outdoors are his favourite place! The wildlife protection is especially important to him, and he’s not afraid of warning anyone who endangers or disturbs them of the consequences, in spite of his youth.

He also knows [name_f]Avery[/name_f], thanks to having gone to college with her boyfriend (CJs’ ex) and the two have a lot of mutual friends, meaning they’ve been at group events together - something he jokingly ‘warns’ [name_f]Tash[/name_f] about. Rasoul is also close with [name_m]Mats[/name_m] [name_m]Grant[/name_m], as they went to high school together, and he serves as something of a drama saviour for him, as Rasoul doesn’t like hearing gossip.

Unlike his sister, Rasoul is in a relationship, one which started 3 years ago. He and his partner have no plans on taking any major steps forwards now they’re living together though, partly because of all Rasoul knows went on when Mats’ brother [name_m]Jason[/name_m] had his whirlwind romance that led to [name_f]Ana[/name_f] Falder enduring so much pain. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though his situation is completely different, Rasoul isn’t someone who likes taking risks, especially where the happiness of someone he loves so dearly is concerned.

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tw: parental death; bad parenting

[name_f]Elida[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Lida[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Kate[/name_f] Glenton (27) is Tashs’ best friend and acquaintance of the Tavakkolis’ thanks to the proximity. While they’re besties, [name_f]Tash[/name_f] and [name_f]Lida[/name_f] have never wanted to live together as they’re not compatible personality types. Lida’s someone who really likes personal space and privacy, having chosen to not move in with her partner until recently because she wanted to make sure it was the right decision and wouldn’t impact the relationship negatively. This is partly because she grew up always sharing a room with her sister, and it caused frustrations for both parties. They’ve never been massively contentious and love each other dearly, but getting a chance to have their own privacy has been super important to them both.

The arrangement stemmed from [name_f]Lida[/name_f] and her sister growing up in a home shared with their dad - a single parent, following the passing of their mother - and paternal grandparents. Space was always limited, and there wasn’t financial security for the setup to change. [name_f]Lida[/name_f] has a distant relationship with her father nowadays because he didn’t have a good work ethic at all, and mostly tried to avoid doing much of anything, while encouraging his children to get jobs as teens.

Looking back it’s clear to [name_f]Lida[/name_f] her dad more so wanted she and her sister to contribute to the household, which is something she knows wasn’t appropriate given how young and easily influenced they were by him. Having [name_f]Tash[/name_f] as a friend really helped during this period, as she was someone who helped [name_f]Lida[/name_f] break away from believing she had an undue responsibility. Whenever they hung out, [name_f]Lida[/name_f] actually enjoyed being a teen and not worrying about finding her next employment source, as she worked a lot of retail jobs with a tonne of demanding customers, something that really proved too much for her to handle. So her career as a dog groomer has wholly changed that thankfully!

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Warning for aforementioned grief and bad parenting.

[name_f]Titania[/name_f] “ [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] “ [name_m]Marlow[/name_m] Glenton (25) is Lida’s younger sister, who really enjoys [name_f]Lida[/name_f] even though the two are definitely not the type to share a room together. [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] has a streak to her in wanting to be orderly, which has toned down but never fully disappeared. She felt like [name_f]Lida[/name_f] was supposed to do things before her, but even more so that their father was uploaded to precede both of them. She knows her father didn’t choose to be a single parent and that some of his bad parenting was a result of his emotional exhaustion. [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] herself grieves her mother despite living far more of her life without her than with her…which is something she’s never gotten over in the back of her mind. Tinna’s father hasn’t remarried which she’s glad towards, because she couldn’t imagine more people associated with him for her to deal with. But at the same time, she felt he was a walking red flag so there was no way he would stay with anyone he’d date. [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] has talked more with her maternal side of the family, not that she sees her paternal side as “not family”. [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] has no paternal cousins and she felt even more of that orderly pressure from her paternal grandparents, so it hurt more than it helped.

[name_f]Tinna[/name_f] herself is employed, but not happily, seeing she’s bounced around a lot of part-time jobs as a teen and young adult, never having the funds to pay for college. She’s trapped herself in a hole of questioning if college is something she really wants or if it’s a waste of her funds. She used to be part of a singing duo with her co-worker but they’ve never made it big, and the duo recently split because her duo partner was tired of lack of success. [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] was really sad because she genuinely wanted this to stay, but she’s moving on. She doesn’t mean any harm in her former partner’s decision especially since the two didn’t seem like they were having fun anymore and it was too similar to how she felt sharing a room with [name_f]Lida[/name_f]. [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] and her co-worker still work together, which gets awkward, but the two promised to not talk about their duo breaking up. [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] can’t help but feel like they could have been friends but everything just got in between that. It’s something she’s told [name_f]Lida[/name_f], alongside the sisters making up and realising they’re not at fault for what their father pushed on them. She gets a good vibe from [name_f]Soleil[/name_f], who’s had a similar experience with a pushy ex, and the two feel a better sense of not being afraid of appreciating themselves.

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[name_f]Babette[/name_f] [name_f]Perdita[/name_f] Laprise (27) is Tinnas’ work bestie who does her best to navigate the former partners in the same work place situation from the perspective of their other colleagues. When she was a teen, [name_f]Babette[/name_f] worked alongside one of her exes at a cinema - as she grew up in a smaller town - and that discomfort is why she wanted to help [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] out when things changed in the partnership. They were close prior to this, but it’s strengthened the bond between the two, and they’ve been hanging out away from work more as well.

Like [name_f]Tinna[/name_f], [name_f]Babette[/name_f] is seeing her current role as a stepping stone, as she hopes to become fully involved in the world of fashion blogging and journalism eventually, with her more conventional job providing her regular income opposed to her online endeavours. [name_f]Babette[/name_f] believes realism is the most important thing when it comes to planning for the future, and it’s why she’s remained closer to [name_f]Tinna[/name_f] since the partnership folded. By no means does she view the other half of the duo as a bad person, she just thinks they weren’t fair enough with their expectations and time scale.

[name_f]Babette[/name_f] credits her attitude to her parents. The Laprise family are the kind with very strong wills and she’s no exception to inheriting this trait, following in the steps of her older brothers’. As the youngest, [name_f]Babette[/name_f] does wonder if it makes her more determined, in the vain of proving herself. It’s not something that consumes her though, and that’s why [name_f]Babette[/name_f] doesn’t have a problem with her career driven nature. Sharing a flat with just her beloved long-haired cat, [name_m]Dudley[/name_m], is another reason why she jokes it’s easy, as there’s no-one to bother with her late nights and planning maps.

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Mia Jacqueline Nuttall (22) is Babette’s neighbor in an apartment building. She works as a pastry chef and loves her job very much. Mia uses a hearing aid, but that doesn’t stop her from humming songs often. She likes Funk and RnB the most.

Mia is a friendly and good-natured girl. Her door is directly opposite Babette’s, so they often cross paths in the hallways and chat. Mia loves animals and has even looked after Dudley a couple of times when it was needed to.

Mia likes to taste exotic food and read comics and webtoons. She grew up in a loving but poor atmosphere. Her parents had never been in a relationship, so Mia spent her childhood living with her mother in rented apartments, and met her dad on rare weekends.

Her story has something in common with Linna’s. Mia’s mom worked in a supermarket and didn’t have enough money, so she had to go to work as a teenager. Nevertheless, Mom always inspired Mia to look for a profession she was interested in. Mia has loved cooking since she was a kid, so the issue was resolved very quickly. Mia is currently making desserts at a famous themed pastry shop in the city.

Besides cooking, Mia is good at sports. She does boxing and running.

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Warning for unstable financial conditions and unequal parenting. Also happy holidays!

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[name_f]Belalia[/name_f] [name_f]Roslyn[/name_f] Nuttall (48) is Mia’s mother, who admittedly didn’t grow up through much, but she always wants to look nice for her daughter. She did so this holiday season and made sure her gifts would be great for [name_f]Mia[/name_f], especially since she knew how thoughtful her daughter would be at exchange. [name_f]Mia[/name_f] has been such a great cook and made some delicious desserts, in which the two have had a lovely feast this year. When [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] was a young adult, she didn’t plan on having [name_f]Mia[/name_f] and questioned her own stability constantly. People could tell she wasn’t planning it but they felt “at least she wasn’t too[name_f][/name_f] young when she was pregnant.” Though it also made people assume [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] didn’t need any help. [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] never married and her baby daddy was even less prepared, being in the middle of several projects when [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] told him she was expecting his baby. The two were never that close since, even though he didn’t have the nerve to break up with her. [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] always felt like she couldn’t trust him, but [name_f]Mia[/name_f] having contact with him wasn’t something she’d prevent. Ironically he’s stated he’s strongly in favour of equal parenting, but Belalia’s confused by this, especially since she’s never been a barrier against him, instead wanting him to[name_f][/name_f] be equal, and doesn’t understand who’s taking that away from him. [name_f]Mia[/name_f] is maternally [name_m]Black[/name_m] but paternally Nepalese, and [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] supports Mia’s identity and culture as biracial. [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] is glad Mia’s been so kind and forgiving despite Belalia’s financial woes, especially since [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] didn’t cut corners with Mia’s hearing aid.

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[name_f]Belalia[/name_f] gets exhausted by how many people assume she’s doing nothing occupational when she clearly has. She’s balanced jobs and been successful and unsuccessful in trying to keep them without having them interfere with another. She’s also had to deal with employers she truthfully thought were unpleasant [name_f][/name_f] people. Having [name_f]Mia[/name_f] pursue her dream career was something [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] herself found hope in, proving she really was great at picking herself up and making her life easier. [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] likes the Laprises and their mentalities even if they differ from hers. She enjoys their success and influence and feels [name_f]Babette[/name_f] is hardworking and responsible. [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] likes that [name_f]Mia[/name_f] takes her own pace in things though and doesn’t feel she has to be “the very best”, keeping a lovable and chill side. [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] grew up with parents who were divorced, but still lived together, a dynamic that made some things easier but more things harder. She knew that her parents didn’t want to live together post-divorce, and that they only did for their children and for finances. She wonders if that upbringing led her to her unexpected pregnancy, but had a feeling she wouldn’t end up living with the father during Mia’s life. [name_f]Belalia[/name_f] has currently been on some dates with someone else lately, but is unsure if she wants to progress.

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Gabriel Ronald “Gabe” Hawthorne (52) is a man with whom Belalia has had several dates. Gabe works as a mechanical engineer. He grew up in a working class family and had to attend college while already working in a factory. He first met Belalia where she works and later realized they lived on the same block.

Gabriel is divorced. He has two children with his ex-wife, one of whom is 18 and the other 21. Their family life was somewhat similar to that of Belalia’s parents. They divorced when the children graduated from high school and the scandals became unbearable. Gabriel enjoys restoring cars and woodworking. He listens to classic rock music and cooks great barbecue. He hates when people are rude to each other and long work meetings. He once restored a classic Mustang in less than three months and is very proud of it. One of his favorite memories is when he and his oldest child attended a car show together and spent all day discussing engine performance.

He really likes Belalia and hopes she will agree to further develop the relationship. He has no preconceptions about her work or her struggles.