CAF With a Twist ❤️

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Cuz we need more of this stuff!

[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] [name_u]Anderson[/name_u] (24) is a driven and passionate young adult who is making her mark in the field of environmental conservation. [name_m]Born[/name_m] and raised in a small coastal town, she developed a deep love and appreciation for nature from an early age. Olivia’s unwavering commitment to protecting the environment led her to pursue a degree in Environmental [name_u]Science[/name_u], where she gained extensive knowledge about sustainable practices and conservation efforts.

With her infectious enthusiasm and dedication, [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] actively engages in various initiatives to raise awareness about environmental issues. She volunteers at local beach clean-ups and educates communities on the importance of reducing plastic waste. Additionally, she collaborates with like-minded individuals to advocate for eco-friendly policies and sustainable development projects.

Outside of her environmental work, [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] finds solace in art and photography. She captures the beauty of nature through her lens, often showcasing breathtaking landscapes and endangered species to inspire others. She hopes that her artwork will serve as a reminder of the urgent need to protect our planet for future generations.

Olivia’s warm personality and genuine care for others make her a beloved member of her community. Whether it’s organizing eco-workshops for children or supporting local farmers’ markets, she consistently strives to make a positive impact on the world around her. Olivia’s ultimate goal is to empower others to take action, fostering a collective effort towards a more sustainable and harmonious planet.

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Warning for death of a grandparent. Also yes, her picture is AI, hope it doesn’t bother you that I used a bot.

[name_f]Bia[/name_f] [name_f]Irina[/name_f] [name_u]Anderson[/name_u] (22) is Olivia’s sister, who loves environmental justice and enjoys true crime. She’s a huge family person, being borderline clingy to her family but she states it’s mainly out of love. One family member seems rather angered by this but most are either okay or slightly annoyed at times. [name_f]Bia[/name_f] tends not to fight with those who are very angered and tends to stay away when needed. She and her family have been mourning the death of their grandfather last month and this has inspired [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] to take up conservation like he had. There is a memorial tree planted by their grandmother’s house.

[name_f]Bia[/name_f] also loves to shop and enjoys retail therapy. Some people don’t really trust her, in which she laughs because she jokes a lot about her crazed spending habits. However she’s trying to prove to people otherwise that she can do the right thing frugally and not waste anything. She’s learned from [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] that one should be grateful for what they have which according to [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], is why she’s so clingy to her family to begin with. She had a phase where she wanted money a lot when she first became an adult, but she’s past that when she started working at a seaside diner. It’s really hot in [name_f]Jamaica[/name_f] where she and her family lives, but she takes pride that she has her friends around and that they still always trust her.

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[name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] (49) is Bia’s aunt and a beloved member of the [name_u]Anderson[/name_u] family. She is the younger sister of Bia’s mother and has been a strong presence in Bia’s life since her childhood. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] is known for her caring nature and her unwavering support for her nieces, nephews, and extended family.

As a devoted family person herself, [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] understands Bia’s strong attachment to the family. However, she sometimes struggles with Bia’s clinginess, which she perceives as excessive. Despite this, [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] recognizes that Bia’s intentions stem from a place of love and tries her best to maintain a healthy relationship with her.

Last month, the family experienced a tragic loss with the passing of their grandfather. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] has been an emotional pillar for her family, offering support and comfort during this difficult time. In memory of their beloved grandfather, [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] suggested planting a memorial tree near their grandmother’s house, which has become a cherished symbol of their shared love and cherished memories.

[name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] admires Bia’s determination to prove herself to others, especially in terms of responsible spending and frugality. She has witnessed Bia’s growth and maturity, particularly after she started working at a seaside diner. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] takes pride in the close-knit community they live in [name_f]Jamaica[/name_f] and is grateful for the friends and trust they have in one another.

With her warm and nurturing personality, [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] continues to be a source of love, guidance, and stability for her family. She cherishes the moments spent with her nieces, nephews, and [name_f]Bia[/name_f], offering them a listening ear, wise advice, and unwavering support through the ups and downs of life.

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[name_m]Damian[/name_m] [name_m]Isaac[/name_m] [name_m]Darwin[/name_m] (27) is the nephew of [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and the older half-brother of [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] and [name_f]Bia[/name_f]. He’s a little distanced from the rest of his family, although he did attend his grandfather’s funeral with everyone else. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] comforts [name_m]Damien[/name_m] because she believes that the passing of his grandfather really affected him. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] and [name_f]Bia[/name_f] are convinced he just doesn’t like socialising anyway. [name_m]Damien[/name_m] is the relative most angered by Bia’s clinginess to the point that [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] thinks he hates [name_f]Bia[/name_f]. He doesn’t get along with [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] either because he perceives her as too flashy about how “goody-goody she is”. He really doesn’t seem to like talking about his opinions on either.

The reason why [name_m]Damian[/name_m] has only gotten more bothered since the passing of his grandfather is because the family is trying not to tear apart over what happened to his grandfather’s will. The [name_u]Will[/name_u] was recently edited to benefit the [name_u]Anderson[/name_u] family substantially more than the other parts of the family. By no means is [name_m]Damian[/name_m] accusing his half-sisters of acting all sweet around their grandfather to get more inheritance. In fact, [name_m]Damian[/name_m] does still get a bit of the lot for sharing one of the [name_u]Anderson[/name_u] parents. The will-fixing is suspicious and done out of spite or greed. He vehemently states he would never do that and that it would break up the family, especially [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], who has been so nice to everyone. But even one of Damian’s cousins has said he’s a jerk. [name_m]Damian[/name_m] is in a spot where he does need financial help, having had to sell his car recently to pay off debts but he promises it’s not him even if he is the “most negative”. [name_m]Damian[/name_m] currently works at a surf shop and had a freelance model gig but his dream of being a model has pretty much fallen flat.

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[name_f]Darya[/name_f] [name_f]Edith[/name_f] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] (21) is Damien’s cousin & [name_f]Lily[/name_f] Rose’s daughter. She hates that the family is fighting over the recent will situation and appreciates that her mother is there to be the glue for everyone.

[name_f]Darya[/name_f] is currently attending university to get her degree in school counseling. She is currently majoring in early childhood education with a minor in psychology. Once she graduates she will work on getting her masters degree in counseling.

It’s no surprise to anyone that university is expensive especially when you are working towards a masters, so to help pay for schooling [name_f]Darya[/name_f] works at her uni’s gift shop. If she is being completely transparent she loves the job. She doesn’t love her early morning shift, but she loves that it is a nice way to meet fellow students and she gets a 25% off discount on all school merchandise which is great because she enjoys supporting her school’s teams and the cozy sweatshirts, basketball shorts, and hoodies she can lounge around in.

As well as working in the school’s gift shop [name_f]Darya[/name_f] also makes money as an asmr youtuber. She isn’t a large channel, but it does make her a little bit of money that helps her pay her phone bill and car insurance. She also just really enjoys it. For the longest time she was ashamed to admit she enjoyed asmr because all of her family members around her age think it is cringe, but [name_f]Darya[/name_f] refuses to be ashamed of something she loves.

[name_f]Darya[/name_f] shares a dorm room with 2 of her friends, a friend of her’s from her university’s swim team and her high school bff. Her and her bff met during their freshman year of high school in their [name_f]English[/name_f] course. He was a terrible reader, so [name_f]Darya[/name_f] would always read the assignments and then tell him the important parts. Recently, [name_f]Darya[/name_f] has developed a bit of a small crush on her hs friend, but doesn’t know if he feels the same way. She is afraid to approach the topic with him because it may make him feel awkward and ruin their friendship if he doesn’t feel the same.

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[name_m]Isaias[/name_m] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] (49) is Darya’s father and [name_f]Lily[/name_f] Rose’s husband. [name_m]Isaias[/name_m] actually used to be a student at the university [name_f]Darya[/name_f] attends and has a few old stuff from there when he was a student. He has a magnet with the university’s name and graduation year along with a magnet saying that he’s a proud father of a student who goes there. The magnets are on his refrigerator where he plans to keep them. Like his wife and daughter, he’s staying out of the [name_u]Anderson[/name_u] drama. He doesn’t know if it was a malicious thing after all. If it is, he feels the truth will come out but he’s just not in it to accuse anyone after such a grieving time and pushes his own suspicions away for the time. He is very close with [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] and likes to be a little hip and a little nerdy. He works at a dry cleaners but finds it so boring that he prefers not to talk about work and talk about hobbies he prefers, like windsurfing – something people can never tell he likes just by looking at him on a usual day.

[name_m]Isaias[/name_m] knows Darya’s friends and while his family stays pretty culturally neutral, he loves the all-Jamaican vibes of a family of one of Darya’s friends. [name_m]Isaias[/name_m] still enjoys living in [name_f]Jamaica[/name_f] though despite the heat but enjoys getting to live in a coastal city most of all. [name_m]Isaias[/name_m] is known to have a nice car, a car he drove [name_f]Darya[/name_f] and his friends in to the [name_u]Winter[/name_u] Formal when they were teenagers. All her friends know he’s her dad and not a professional chauffeur but that’s why they enjoy him. Not many professional chauffeurs stop by a drive-thru on the way to the dance to pick up everyone’s fave milkshakes before going. Darya’s high school BFF knows him well and his mother is a frequent client at the dry cleaners. [name_m]Isaias[/name_m] gets along with his parents as well although [name_f]Darya[/name_f] tends to get a little embarrassed when he gets into long conversations with the father of her BFF. She doesn’t want her father to know she likes him! [name_m]Isaias[/name_m] hasn’t caught on but maybe Darya’s college friend has…you never know.

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[name_m]Clement[/name_m] ’ Cero ’ [name_m]Roland[/name_m] Portis (43) is Isaias’ good friend and the father of Daryas’ BFF, who unintentionally adds to her nerves when he engages in talk with her dad. The twos’ friendship can confuse people at times, thanks to Cero being 6 years younger than [name_m]Isaias[/name_m], however there’s a mutual respect between them that formed quickly once their children became friends, helped by the fact they’re both keen windsurfers, with Cero also enjoying surfing and paddle boarding when he has a moment.

This passion is what led to Cero meeting his wife and the mother of his three children as well. They both belonged to their university - located in San Diego’s - outdoor sports team, and also had strong connections to their heritages, something the couple have passed onto their children. Creole and Polish culture are constantly present in their household, and Cero always makes his family background in [name_f]Louisiana[/name_f] accessible to his kids if they want to explore it.

Currently working as a librarian and archivist, this suits Ceros’ nature perfectly. For how wild activities appeal to him, he’s a very quiet man unless around those he knows well, but this doesn’t make him a pushover when it comes to dealing with the general public, first and foremost, any [name_f]Karen[/name_f] he comes across. Majoring in classical literature in university, Cero has a huge collection of books in his own home, ranging just about all genres you can imagine, and his wife jokes about how there’s always more coming in.

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[name_m]Geoffroy[/name_m] [name_m]Dawid[/name_m] Portis (21) is Cero’s son & Darya’s crush/bff. [name_f]Darya[/name_f] doesn’t know this, but [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] has been in love with her since their sophomore year of high school. He loves her kind and gentle heart & her passion to help the environment and others. She’s also just fun to be around. He has discussed his feelings with his other roommate, his & Darya’s mutual friend from the University’s swim team, & they believe [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] should come clean about his feelings. [name_m]Little[/name_m] does [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] know [name_f]Darya[/name_f] has also been talking to their roommate about her feelings for him.

[name_m]Geoff[/name_m] is currently majoring in political science. It was something he decided he wanted a career in after joining his high school’s debate team (because his parents said he had to join at least one team/club) & actually excelled at it. [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] believes that in the future he can really make a real difference in this world & potentially change people’s views on the topic of politics. [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] takes his studies very seriously. He has always been a straight A student. [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] appreciates his dad extensive at-home library because he can often find books in topics he is studying which helps him out a lot on assignments and projects.

[name_m]Geoff[/name_m] is the youngest of his father’s 3 children. His older siblings also attend the same university, but they have an unspoken rule that they must never interact with each other publicly. It’s a rule Geoff’s oldest sibling, his brother, often breaks embarrassing [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] in a multitude of ways whenever he runs into him in the university’s halls. Though [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] hates that his siblings are always trying to embarrass him & they don’t talk often he is very fond of them and loves them deeply. He would never admit it to their face, but he doesn’t believe he would be the person he is today without his older siblings.

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[name_f]Miraal[/name_f] " Mir " [name_f]Belen[/name_f] Juanas (21) is the roommate of [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] and [name_f]Darya[/name_f], as well as the observer of their unspoken feelings: which she’s 98% certain she’s way more aware of than both parties at the centre. A sociology major, swimming has always been something Mir’s refused to consider professionally given how much joy it brings her away from academics, however this doesn’t mean she lacks some healthy competitive spirit when it’s time to prove herself. She and [name_f]Darya[/name_f] became friends when they were newbies on the team, who usually turned up for practice about 20 minutes early, and after a bit of awkwardness [not knowing what was to be expected], they’d use this time to grab a drink and get to know one another better, leading to a strong bond being forged between them.

It wasn’t long before Geoff’s name was mentioned, and given the tone used, Mir actually assumed he was Darya’s boyfriend…but she just managed to not throw anyone into panic mode as it dawned on her the feelings on display were presently unspoken of. While some people would loathe the idea of this living situation, Mir’s adapted quickly to it. She doesn’t consider it her place to force anyone’s emotions out into the open, instead doing her best to encourage [name_f]Darya[/name_f] and [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] to talk to one another instead of remaining silent and stewing in ‘what ifs’. Then again, it also helps Mir has her own girlfriend to spend time with when the sense of pining’s even a little much for her to witness.

Mir’s father is Latino - specifically Argentinean American - while her mother’s Pakistani American, and this dual heritage is something that’s helped her bond with [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] since they met. When Mir cooks she tends to lean more into her mom’s recipes, mostly because it’s always a good means to create lots of leftovers in a quick fashion [and Mir admits she’s lazy with serious food prep so max supply’s a good motivator]. She’s one of four children - two sisters, one brother and one non-binary sibling - being the second youngest in the birth order. Given how direct and self-assured she is, this surprises people when she reveals it, however when the family are together it’s very apparent they’re all just naturally confident in their own ways.

Unlike [name_f]Darya[/name_f], Mir doesn’t have a firm plan for what she intends on doing once she’s graduated. She’s considered going into research or maybe settling down with a practical job as she finds her feet, but nothing’s been secured by her mentally or in an actual plan. Her girlfriend’s a geography major who loves travel so that’s something else they’ve considered doing together. Something else that’ll likely dictate this is if she has any nieces or nephews, as her older siblings are both in serious relationships [living with partners, one couple are engaged], as Mir’s always promised to be there to help with childcare, and forging strong bonds with her siblings kids is something she’s serious about. And hey - as Mir jokes with her partner - maybe they’ll be back in time for [name_f]Darya[/name_f] and Geoff’s wedding!

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B U M P !

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Tw for drowning, paralyzed, sorta graphic but I blurred it

[name_f]Brisa[/name_f] [name_f]Helena[/name_f] Raigoza (22) is Mir’s girlfriend and main person she confides in about Geoff’s and Darya’s crush on each other. She is a geography major and loves to travel, having gone to many places throughout the world. [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] especially loved visiting the countries in [name_u]South[/name_u] [name_u]America[/name_u], as she herself has origins in [name_u]Peru[/name_u]. Her great-grandparents immigrated from [name_u]Peru[/name_u] to [name_u]America[/name_u], and she still has a few distant family members who live there.

Speaking both Spanish and [name_f]English[/name_f], [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] would like to be an interpreter for people who want to travel to Spanish speaking countries. She also plans on learning a few other languages as well, and is starting to take up Portuguese. [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] hopes that [name_m]Geoff[/name_m] and [name_f]Darya[/name_f] get together soon, as she is the type of girl who loves love, and wants to see others happy.

[name_f]Brisa[/name_f] is definitely a hopeless romantic, and will often surprise her girlfriend with little gifts and chocolates, to make things exciting. [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] has a big family and she has five other siblings, some younger and some older. Her parents have been married for 30 years, and despite the troubles they still have a very romantic marriage. Brisa’s brother is severely disabled from a drowning incident, and he was crippled and considered brain dead and the doctors said he would never be able to talk or walk again. Thankfully, with therapy and treatment, Brisa’s brother has been learning how to use speech devices to express himself, and his family could not be prouder of him.

While Mir may love swimming, [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] actually has a fear of getting in the water. Her fear actually stems from her brother’s accident, seeing as she was the one who saved him. She remembers the look in his eyes as he was considered dead and the paramedics took him in a stretcher to the hospital. [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] often feels guilty about her fear of water because in her words “I wasn’t the one who almost died”, but Mir and Brisa’s other friends tell her it was still traumatic, and remind her that her feelings are valid. [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] has a group of friends she met from all around the world and different walks of life, and she tries to stay in contact with them all even if some are long distance.

[name_f]Hope[/name_f] this is okay, thank you for the tag!

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[name_u]Florence[/name_u] [name_f]Maizy[/name_f] “ [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] “ [name_m]Walden[/name_m] (32) is the physical therapist of [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] Raigoza’s brother, and an acquaintance of her and her girlfriend. To say Florrie’s a perfectionistic person would be an understatement- she’s an extremely talented, determined and driven woman who’s dreamt of being a physical therapist ever since she could walk. Having been born with a twin sister with cerebral palsy, Florrie’s made it her life’s goal to help people like her sister. She knows Brisa’s brother’s case is very different because he wasn’t born with his paralysis but she’s equally committed to helping him. [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] and her twin are best friends, and though she lives an hour’s drive away she always makes time to see her and spend time with her.

[name_f]Florrie[/name_f] is very family oriented and close to her parents and sister, along with her fiancée, who she just got engaged to. She’s so excited to get married and is planning to marry at a restaurant (one that’s wheelchair accessible of course so her sister can attend as the maid of honor). She’s currently in the process of meticulously planning the wedding and she’s going crazy (not to mention the honeymoon…) with a little stress but mostly excitement! She’s planned to make her toy chihuahua, Pippen, the dog of honor and is having her little cousin walk him down the aisle (I walked a dog down an isle in 2021 it was dope). [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] is a big dog lover and cat lover, but she’s unfortunately allergic to cats much to her dismay.

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(Pictured is Ricardo before his accident, I didn’t feel comfortable using someone who was actually disabled as a picture, but I wanted to show what he looked like before anyway. Tw for paralysis and seizures, uncensored drug use. Actually, the whole thing might be depressing, sorry for that I tried to be sensitive.)

Ricardo Isaiah Raigoza (19) is Brisa’s younger brother, who is now paralyzed from the waist down, due to a diving incident in the late summer of 2021. Ricardo was extremely popular in highschool before his accident, and was admittedly a bit of a player. He got with dozens of girls and guys not caring who he slept with. Some of his exes who were particularly spiteful say he got just deserts, but most just feel sad and shocked that it happened this way.

Ricardo was never a bad person, he was just impulsive, and didn’t know the right way to fill the hole inside him that never seemed to be filled. He turned into a bit of a nymphomaniac, and just wanted to be with someone most nights, because it filled the emptiness inside of him. He didn’t know where this emptiness came from, it wasn’t like his parents were abusive or anything in life was particularly hard, it was just always a feeling he had inside himself. So he tried to fill the emptiness with drugs and sex, but he never felt completely satisfied.

One day, in the summer, Ricardo was at the Raigoza family pool by himself, and he was jumping off the diving board to practice his dives, only problem was, he was drunk. He didn’t see the danger in this, as he had been feeling particularly empty that day, and didn’t have much motivation to think about his actions. When he dived off the board, he had been unable to get back up out of the water, having trouble due to his intoxication. He was trying to swim to the surface, but he kept getting pulled down.

Brisa, his sister, was going outside with a friend of hers to swim in the pool. When they got there, they saw Ricardo at the bottom of the pool] and he was barely breathing. While her friend was frozen and lost as what to do, Brisa immediately jumped in and went to save her little brother. She pulled him to surface, having been a life guard she knew what to do. She pulled Ricardo out, and tried to resuscitation. Her friend had called 911, but the lack of oxygen had gotten to Ricardo and he started to seize. The paramedics came a few minutes later, but Ricardo was already damaged pretty badly.

They drove to the hospital, and Ricardo was pronounced dead several times on the way before the hospital was able to get him breathing, but he was in a coma. He woke up several months later, but he wasn’t able to talk or move anything besides being able to blink on command. The hospital seemed Ricardo nonfunctioning, but his family and friends knew he was still there somewhere.

Brisa felt horrible, she had a lot of survivor’s guilt. She felt if she had gotten there sooner, then she might have been able to save him from being paralyzed. Brisa and Ricardo’s parents blamed themselves as well, for not noticing Ricardo was struggling with an addiction before he did something horrible and almost lost his life.

Now, almost 2 years later, Ricardo has gained movement in his fingertips, and is able to use the text to speech program his parents got him. It’s still a work in progress, but with his physical therapist’s Florence’s help, Ricardo is getting stronger every day.

Ricardo feels very regretful towards the life he lived before. He wishes he had been more careful, and had gotten help before the accident. Brisa tries her best to be supportive, as well as his best friend from highschool – most of his friends stopped talking to him after the accident, but his best friend always stuck through – but it hurts them to see Ricardo in this position. The family is trying their best to help Ricardo and support him, but it’s hard. They are working on it tho.

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*tw: bad accident, alcoholism, drugs, panic attacks

[name_u]Josie[/name_u] [name_f]Jane[/name_f] Ryken “JJ” (19) is Ricardo’s best friend (possible lover). JJ is a sweet, funny young woman with a big personality. She and [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] were never the best of friends when they were younger, but she was there during the night of his accident.

JJ’s family and the Raigoza family were always close, and JJ spent a lot of time at the Raigoza house, especially in high school. JJ treated [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] and [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] like her cousins and was over at the house the night of the accident. She had been close to [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] before high school, but after a talk in the 9th grade about finding drugs and alcohol under his bed, JJ felt angry and their friendship dwindled. She always rolled her eyes when her friends talked about him and never understood why anyone wanted to be around him, as he had become a rude, terrible kid. [name_m]Little[/name_m] did she know, the whole time [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] was missing her.

The night of the accident, JJ was at the Raigoza house with her older sisters (twins) who were great friends with [name_f]Brisa[/name_f]. The four of them were talking school drama and painting nails when [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] walked by, drunk, and the girls rolled their eyes, thinking he would go back to his bed. [name_m]Little[/name_m] did they know, he had walked out to the pool and moments later, they heard the splash. [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] and one of JJ’s older sisters ran out to the pool, while JJ and her other older sister were frozen to the couch. When they heard [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] screaming “call 911, call 911”, JJ was the first one to grab a phone. She and her sisters went to the hospital with [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] and were there the whole night. That night, JJ was reminded how much she cared about [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m].

After the accident, JJ started getting panic attacks. One was so particularly bad that she had to go to the hospital. After this, she felt so stupid and didn’t want to make the whole thing about her, so she decided to go to therapy and focused on helping the Raigoza family. She helped [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m], drove him to appointments, spent hours on the phone with [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] and her parents, and raised awareness for the dangers of underage drinking.

Now, she’s going into her sophomore year of college. She goes to a college close to home and spends time with the Raigoza’s on the weekends. She is in training to become a youth therapist because she feels like her therapist helped so much during her panic attacks and would’ve helped [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] so much is he had the access to therapy. She loves spending time with her family and improving her relationships with everyone. She loves kids and is a part-time babysitter.

It hurts JJ to see [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] in his state, but knows he has gotten better, and there’s no way but up. She has grown strong feelings for him, beyond the love of a best friend, and hopes one day they could have a romantic relationship. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though everyone says he won’t ever be right again, she’s hopeful, even though she knows it won’t be the same.

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[name_m]Inigo[/name_m] [name_m]Wilbur[/name_m] Raigoza (25) knows JJ and has a positive opinion of her – he’s one of the older, but not the eldest, Raigoza siblings. He currently lives with [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] sometimes to help his parents and he’s incredibly grateful for [name_f]Florrie[/name_f]. He has a degree in knowing how to counsel, and even helps aspiring students with their degree. He knows [name_f]Darya[/name_f] and was surprised to know she was actually from [name_f]Jamaica[/name_f] and studying abroad in the States. People joke about The [name_f]Princess[/name_f] [name_f]Bride[/name_f] and the [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] Montoya character to him, and quite frankly, [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] feels honoured because he really likes that movie and character. Still, it doesn’t quite mean he wants to watch it every time he meets someone who’s seen it. [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] is a fan of superhero movies and is even more fascinated by the villains, although he’d never be evil himself. He has a definite list and ranking of the greatest villains of all time and why he loves watching them. Most movie villains he prefers much more than movie heroes in fact.

[name_m]Inigo[/name_m] is very close with both sets of his grandparents, especially when he first came out as gay to them. He felt a sense of respect from them as well as unconditional love. He’s on good terms with [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] and her twin alongside JJ’s older twin sisters. He can’t wait to attend the wedding of Florrie’s twin sister and her fiancée given the couple’s mutual status in the LGBTQUIAP+ community and because he supports them having a romantic relationship regardless of ability. He and his siblings learned while they were very young that some people are disabled but that it doesn’t change who they are inside as humans. All of Inigo’s grandparents are alive but his maternal grandparents are in a nursing home. It’s given [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] a new perspective on abilities; never be ableist because if you grow old enough, you would eventually be disabled too.

[name_m]Inigo[/name_m] is grateful for JJ. While he tends to be busy a lot, he truly cares that she stood by him. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though she didn’t want association during Ricardo’s earlier bad decisions, he knows it’s because she didn’t want to get sucked into these habits, not because she “hated” [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m]. [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] honestly wishes [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] listened to JJ at that time and was devastated at how everything turned out, but JJ has convinced him to keep looking up. [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] realises now how important positivity is, even in unexpected cases like this, and that JJ is a true-blue friend for standing by [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] in the aftermath. He doesn’t know about JJ’s secret love for Ricardo,but he’d support this, much like his adamant support for Florrie’s twin sister and her fiancée. The Raigozas repaid JJi after her own panic attack and are always grateful for the Ryken and [name_m]Walden[/name_m] families for their help. JJ has also helped [name_f]Brisa[/name_f] not blame herself for saving [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] “too late” and reassures she is still indeed a hero. [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] agrees; no matter how many villains he loves, his favourite hero of all time is unmatchable – it will always be his sister [name_f]Brisa[/name_f].

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[name_f]Amy[/name_f] [name_u]Lynn[/name_u] Ryken (22) a friend of [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] and technically the eldest of her siblings’, although being a twin this is more unofficial in the eyes of most, including [name_f]Amy[/name_f] herself. Growing up, [name_f]Amy[/name_f] went through periods of being unhappy she wasn’t identical to her sister, although by the time she was 8, this had diminished, as the idea of constantly getting mistaken for someone else didn’t exactly appeal to [name_f]Amy[/name_f] much. Her dad still affectionately calls her ‘Bug Girl’, as insects quickly became her favourite things to observe and talk about, especially ladybirds, with [name_f]Amy[/name_f] dressing up as one for several Halloweens’.

Out the duo, she tended to be more tomboyishly inclined, although not entirely: she still loved wearing dresses and pinafores, especially those depicting butterflies (as ladybirds tended to be harder to find as clothing prints). She wasn’t the stereotypical ‘leader’ though - with her and her twin sister being very even in how they communicate and take perspective on things (although JJ definitely considered them bossy from time-to-time, worse as they always could back one another up).

The tragic circumstances of Ricardos’ accident actually led to [name_f]Amy[/name_f] becoming notably closer with the Raigoza siblings beyond [name_f]Brisa[/name_f]. She’s the ‘shared bestie’ of the Ryken twins, so of course that bond was never going to be diminished, but [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] became a more consistent presence in her life following that awful night, in part thanks to his kindness when it came to JJs’ well-being: something all her family have worried about a lot at times. Although [name_f]Amy[/name_f] has experienced some anxiety and nerves, she was never as close to [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m], so she understands why JJ was hit so much harder.

Having just started her masters degree in developmental biology, Amy’s hoping on specialising in insect evolution for her career. She’s never gotten rid of her love for the most rejected members of the animal kingdom, and it doesn’t surprise people to learn she has a pet mantis named Widow (a horror themed joke but Amy’s sense of humour has always been on the darker side). Currently, she’s sharing an apartment with her twin and another one of their friends - who they met in college - but Amy’s fond of teasing her sister by mentioning how her significant other is basically always round and soon should be charged rent by them.

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[name_f]Molly[/name_f] [name_f]Dawn[/name_f] Ryken (22) is Amy’s twin and the technical middle sister of the trio. While there’s stereotypes about family dynamics, it’s always been noted by the Rykens’ that Molly’s the most openly emotional, having no desire or inate ability to hold back expressing anything. This wasn’t always ideal for Mr and Mrs Ryken, who weathered her reactions to nightmares throughout Molly’s early years: Amy’s a ridiculously heavy sleeper, so when she was tormented by her imagination, it was mom and dad who the little girl would come to in tears. She’s remained very intuitive to her feelings, in spite of being less affected by the occasional night terror, and definitely is the best at comforting those she cares about - usually experienced most by her sisters’, who [name_f]Molly[/name_f] always strives to support, alongside all her other loved one’s [when she has time that is].

Like [name_f]Amy[/name_f], the natural world fascinated [name_f]Molly[/name_f] from an early age. She’s nowhere near as fond of insects - not being frightened by them [borderline impossible with how [name_f]Amy[/name_f] always wanted to pick up caterpillars and even was unbothered by arachnids] - however the earth they’re found in does tie to Molly’s favourite thing: plants. Not just pretty flowers, but the whole spectrum: shrubs, bushes, thickets and trees. [name_f]Molly[/name_f] got a cactus for her 10th birthday, which delighted her, and her bedroom’s practically a shrine to succulents and little pots containing more water dependant fellows; while hanging baskets adorn both sides of her window. She belonged to the Gardening Club while at high school, and has expressed a strong desire to grow her own fruit and veg upon moving into a bigger house - not that it’s going to happen for a considerable amount of time.

Like [name_f]Amy[/name_f], she’s in the midst of her masters degree, having chosen to specialise in botanical biology, something that surprises some people - given [name_f]Molly[/name_f] doesn’t have the traditional traits of an academic. Notably, she’s very fond of getting her nails done, going climbing in her free time, and engaging in gossip with her large circle of friends. Molly’s never been too bothered by the fact she’s not conventional in this regard though, especially as her partner likewise was considered an unlikely plant science major.

They [their pronouns being they/he] are her diametric opposite in a lot of other ways though, being hugely enthusiastic about grunge music, novelty socks and volcanoes, having visited several on holidays a little too extreme for [name_f]Molly[/name_f]. What does unite them though is a strong sense of empathy. When [name_f]Molly[/name_f] was experiencing the crisis regarding [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] in her first year of university - having had something of a delayed reaction, given how much her best friend was going through, then JJ - they were someone who never asked invasive questions, while offering her patience and much needed distractions from academic pressures, social gatherings and queries about who knew who was dating who.

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[name_f]Piren[/name_f] " [name_u]Pire[/name_u] " [name_m]Nahuel[/name_m] (22) is Molly’s partner, AFAB but uses he/they pronouns. They never go by [name_f]Piren[/name_f] since the transition and likes to even call themself “Vampire” when watching grunge concerts. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] sells tickets at the booths for concerts and there’s been a few times he’s snuck in after sales and watched for free. He relates to the Chilean Raigoza family and Argentine Juanas family, seeing his indigenous ethnic group is in both countries but solely considers himself Mapuche. They are strongly involved in Indigenous rights but they support both countries and are open to the cultures of others. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] is a smart person but he’s very rebellious and likes to be outside the norm. He and [name_f]Molly[/name_f] love the natural world but also has a liking to “nature’s fury” - which he got from his mother, who photographs such things like volcanoes (his fave), lightning storms, and tornadoes.

[name_u]Pire[/name_u] is known for his strong sock game. Most people don’t want socks as gifts but for him, it’s happiness - the crazier, the better. He hates plain white socks, his sister got him some for a gift but he got the last laugh - he tie-dyed them! However [name_u]Pire[/name_u] truly loves [name_f]Molly[/name_f] and always gets her the coolest plant gifts. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] has a comforting effect on [name_f]Molly[/name_f] when she’s afraid and uses humour to help. They’re commonly at the apartment and they love seeing [name_f]Molly[/name_f], [name_f]Amy[/name_f], and the mutual friend whom they share it with.

[name_u]Pire[/name_u] has a high amount of empathy given Ricardo’s accident because they relate to [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] in a thrill-seeking side. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] feels something like what [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] went through is something they could have gone through if they had a pool. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] never had a pool in his house when he grew up and doesn’t currently have one in his apartment complex. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] doesn’t drink because of worries they could do something horribly life-changing while drunk. [name_m]Even[/name_m] their parents don’t believe they don’t drink, but thankfully, [name_f]Molly[/name_f] understands and respects [name_u]Pire[/name_u]. Also, if it makes anything better, [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] isn’t drinking anymore either, especially given the harsher impact alcohol can have on a disabled body, especially an underage disabled body. While [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] was impulsive, [name_u]Pire[/name_u] sees the importance of people’s lives and that no matter how boring and uneventful one’s life is, it will feel like everything once those abilities are lost. But he never calls [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] crippled or says anything like “he ruined his life forever.” [name_u]Pire[/name_u] is a sheer supporter of redemption and they’re supportive to the Raigoza family, [name_f]Florrie[/name_f], and JJ for their help on [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m]. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] knows the Rykers are a great influence, especially since they’re literally dating one, but even the mutual friend of [name_f]Amy[/name_f] and [name_f]Molly[/name_f] agrees with this sentiment.

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[name_f]Jazlynn[/name_f] “Jazz” Gomez (21) is Pire’s best friend from college. They met at a protest for Indigenous rights and have been inseparable ever since. [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] is also Mapuche and has a deep connection to their culture and traditions. She’s a talented artist and often incorporates her heritage into her work. [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] is currently studying sociology but also has a part-time job as a barista at a local coffee shop. She’s a kind-hearted and empathetic person, always striving to make the world a better place. [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] loves hanging out with [name_u]Pire[/name_u] and [name_f]Molly[/name_f], and the three of them often cook meals and have movie nights together. She’s also close with [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] and JJ and supports their efforts to help [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m].

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[name_f]Eluney[/name_f] [name_m]Nahuel[/name_m] (25) is Pire’s older sister who is on great terms with [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] for Indigenous People rights and is proud to be Mapuche. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] jokes she’s kinda “plain” and she jokingly agrees, especially about the white socks she gave him that he tie-dyed. [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] is studying to become a therapist herself, which is why she looks up to [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] so much, but currently has a part-time job at the local pie shop. She has seen [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] improving with his text-to-speech and she enjoys how the family has been guiding him each day. Although [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] does have a tendency to panic when she sees something go awry, she’s learning from friends to improve and she’s fully accepting of [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] regardless of abilities. What scares [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] is how it feels to almost be locked inside one’s body, so she focuses a lot with seeing him communicate. Once [name_m]Ricardo[/name_m] had an electric blanket to keep him warm but it started getting too hot, so he was trying to communicate to cool it down. [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] couldn’t imagine how difficult it would be to simply ask for a blanket to be cooled down and be stuck in an uncomfortable state until people finally got the message on that command. She thanks [name_f]Florrie[/name_f] a lot for helping these type of commands be easier to understand so that minimal inconveniences don’t turn into tough issues due to communication problems. She currently has a good friendship with the eldest Raigoza and have been one another’s rock, but also have a lot of happy-go-lucky times too.

[name_f]Eluney[/name_f] really supports [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] too and her fearless peaceful protesting. She supports everyone living a safe and happy environment. [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] and [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] used to be on awkward terms when [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] “won” an art contest, only to be told she was not the winner but the runner-up. The announcer called the wrong name and [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] was the real winner, not [name_f]Eluney[/name_f]! However [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] was really sweet to her, alongside [name_u]Pire[/name_u] and [name_f]Molly[/name_f], so [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] was grateful and coped through it well. [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] realised in retrospect that [name_u]Jazz[/name_u] deserved to win after all. [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] has a talent that “nobody can take away from her” which she’s proud of – as a teen, she was the first person at her school to get a perfect SAT score. Nobody can do better than the perfect score despite more people scoring perfect SAT scores and she takes value that she did it first. [name_u]Pire[/name_u] jokes it’s because she’s a “huge nerd” which flatters [name_f]Eluney[/name_f], but [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] doesn’t let it go to her head. She believes everyone has potential and she’s glad she knows hers. She lives positively and wishes everyone the best with their potential.