CAF With a Twist ❤️

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Ayün Sohyeon Becerra (2) is Eluney’s goddaughter, who absolutely adores her, not that it’s a surprise to anyone, least of all her parents. The [name_m]Nahuel[/name_m] and Becerra families have been acquainted over 10 years, after Ayüns’ grandparents decided to move to access a new job offered to her nana, and the closeness between [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] and Ayüns’ dad led to some speculating romance - although nothing emerged, and really this close bond stemmed from their mutual pride in heritage and encouragement of one another to express this.

It was at a college BIPOC Society that Ayüns’ parents met. Her mom’s Korean-American, and likewise proud in expressing her cultural heritage, with there being clear plans for Ayün to be raised with involvement in both Mapuche and Korean culture. Ayüns’ dad attributes the toddlers boldness to his partner: she’s always trying to explore the world and loves meeting new people - although she’s at her most joyous with those she knows well, case in point being [name_f]Eluney[/name_f].

When she isn’t trying to explore the garden or asking questions about getting pets - her requests for a fox, a seal and a leopard have been met with a gentle ‘no’ - Ayün loves being read to, most of all when it comes to the natural world. She’s very protective and caring towards her stuffed animals, hoping that maybe a cat or dog could be on the cards in the future…

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[name_f]Sua[/name_f] Hye-rin Beom (26) is Ayün’s mother, who’s absolutely adored everything about her daughter. She’s close with the [name_m]Nahuel[/name_m] family but it’s actually the Becerra family who influenced the idea of godparents for Ayün. [name_f]Sua[/name_f] never had godparents but the Becerras did and her lover is still close with his own godparents. [name_f]Sua[/name_f] is semi-aware [name_f]Eluney[/name_f] used to have some fondness with him but is aware it’s not romantic and mostly cultural pride. [name_f]Sua[/name_f] loves other cultures alongside her own and she enjoys seeing the world. She’s a huge memory maker and keeps old scrapbooks of her vacations, a tradition by her family. [name_f]Sua[/name_f] loves shopping and enjoys sundresses. She’s not super formal but enjoys clothes that look cute. [name_f]Sua[/name_f] has a brave mentality as well on handling stuff she’s nervous about and she’s currently working at being a speech therapy teacher, from a past speech impediment she overcame when she was little.

There’s a little cat who’s been coming onto the front yard and the family is trying to figure out who she belongs to. They’re not explicitly keeping the cat if they know someone else could own it but they’re realising that even if they don’t keep this cat, they may still get Ayün a pet. [name_f]Sua[/name_f] loves cats but Ayün’s father likes dogs, so they might just consult Ayün herself on the final decision, despite both knowing Ayün would choose both in a heartbeat. The pregnancy with Ayün was planned and although [name_f]Sua[/name_f] had some rough symptoms, she never was in true danger, which she’s grateful for. She got pregnant pretty quickly after looking up tips online in health sites on how to get pregnant fast. Motherhood has been well for [name_f]Sua[/name_f] and she’s close with a sibling of Mir Juanas, the sibling currently engaged, who wants future kids. Neither person in the engaged couple pair is Ayün’s godfather however, the godfather is of Korean descent and he’s actually an FTM transgendered man. He’s proud to be trans and he’s totally manly, but doesn’t believe in toxic masculinity. [name_f]Sua[/name_f] finds herself, her Mapuche lover, [name_f]Eluney[/name_f], and Ayün’s godfather to be very smart and mature but also takes enjoyment in being young as well. Her great-grandparents are both 100 years old and brought along a nice longevity gene, which [name_f]Sua[/name_f] is happy to know about herself, alongside with her daughter.

Mir was created by @kitkatcookie.

200 consecutive days of posting characters in CAFWAT and when I had 100 consecutive days, I did a centenarian. Since humans don’t actually live to 200, I felt like finishing this off with two centenarians. Cheers!

[ElisabethJulie]

Ji-min [name_u]Park[/name_u] (26) is Sua’s best friend.

Ji-min [name_u]Park[/name_u] is Sua’s closest friend, and they share a deep bond that has lasted for many years. They met during their early years of college and quickly became inseparable. Ji-min is a warm and outgoing individual who complements Sua’s adventurous spirit with her own sense of spontaneity and fun.

Ji-min shares Sua’s love for exploring new cultures and travelling the world. They’ve embarked on numerous adventures together, creating lasting memories in exotic locations. Their travel scrapbooks are a testament to the wonderful experiences they’ve shared.

Like [name_f]Sua[/name_f], Ji-min enjoys shopping and keeping up with the latest fashion trends. They often spend time browsing boutiques and hunting for unique and cute outfits. Ji-min has a knack for finding the perfect sundresses and accessories, and she encourages [name_f]Sua[/name_f] to try new styles.

Ji-min has been a pillar of support for [name_f]Sua[/name_f] as she transitioned into motherhood. She’s always there to offer advice, lend an empathetic ear, and provide much-needed breaks for [name_f]Sua[/name_f] when Ayün is with her. Ji-min adores Ayün and is like a second mother to her, sharing laughter and playtime with the little one.

Ji-min is an open-minded and highly educated individual. She often engages in thoughtful conversations with [name_f]Sua[/name_f], whether it’s about culture, current events, or future plans. Ji-min’s intellectual curiosity complements Sua’s own desire for learning and personal growth.

Ji-min’s optimism is infectious, and her fun-loving nature ensures that every moment spent with her is full of laughter and joy. Whether they’re exploring a new city or simply enjoying a relaxing day together, Ji-min’s positivity adds a bright and joyful touch to their friendship.

Ji-min [name_u]Park[/name_u] is the ideal best friend for [name_f]Sua[/name_f]. They share a love for adventure, fashion, and learning, and their enduring friendship is a source of joy and support for both of them. Ji-min’s fun-loving and open-minded personality makes her a cherished companion in Sua’s life.

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[name_m]Jun[/name_m] (previously Euna) [name_u]Park[/name_u] (25) is Ji-min’s brother, a trans man who is Ayün’s godfather. He’s also obsessed with adventures, something Ji-min knows best, and he’s got a supportive family. He and [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] Raigoza are mutually attracted to one another but they’re not currently dating, although things are great for them at the moment. Ji-min and the Raigoza siblings have always assumed the two are just expecting the other one to ask out first. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] has had a mutual attraction to someone however that didn’t end up in a relationship and actually ended sour, mainly because the other guy was torn between two people and [name_m]Jun[/name_m] was the “unlucky sap who didn’t get picked”. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] has been forgiving of this though, he’s more bothered by the fact that the guy he once liked even had another guy in the picture. He wouldn’t have tried to pursue said guy had he known. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] doesn’t hold bad feelings and he’s glad they’re still together and that his former crush made the right choice even if it wasn’t him. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] strongly believes in the idea of LGBTQUIAP+ people empowering one another rather than tearing each other down, even if he was the only trans man between that relationship. Still, this was the first man [name_m]Jun[/name_m] liked post-transition and he felt such a spark with the guy who loved him for him and not his former self. He’d love a relationship with [name_m]Inigo[/name_m] but there’s something about this non-relationship mutual attraction that he’s alright with.

[name_m]Jun[/name_m] loves to do “manly stuff” like going to the gym and is an expert taekwondo fighter but inside, he’s a lover. He can be a man without making it his entire outlook and he just finds the strength and fitness to be exhilarating. It’s his best way to reduce stress and boost his mood. Plus taekwondo instructing is his career and he enjoys doing what he loves for his work. While he believes in religion and heals from this as well, it’s not his main outlook either, although he uses it to find hope and for bettering himself in the role of Ayün’s godfather. He and Ayün’s father are very close too and love to staycation around town. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] enjoys talking about animals for Ayün and even does animal puppet shows for her. The best part? He made the animal puppets himself! He loves craft time and he wants to show her how to make puppets too. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] currently has some fun travel plans with his older sister Ji-min but he’s enjoying the time he has with her and his other close friends and allies before then. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] is glad he’s a trans man and he associates himself with people he loves. He knows who his true friends are and that’s what makes him feel best in life.

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[name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] [name_m]Adam[/name_m] Sonoval (11) is one of Jun’s taekwondo students. [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] is the feisty, clever son of a single mother of 5. Being the only boy in the family, he considers himself the man of the house; this makes him feisty and clever, but also bad tempered and easily left out of family affairs. His mom signed him up for taekwondo after he punched a hole through the wall of his bedroom. The walls are thin, sure, but [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] was in a lot of trouble and his mother thought that taekwondo might get some anger and energy out of his system.

[name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] hated [name_m]Jun[/name_m] at first because he thought his teaching methods were boring and strict. [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] is not into being bossed around, especially because with three older sisters and 1 younger sister, he gets enough of that at home. Eventually though, [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] got to know [name_m]Jun[/name_m] better and his kind and listening manner really made [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] like him. They talk about everything now, from Jun’s drama and transitioning to Lincoln’s sisters and school drama. [name_m]Jun[/name_m] has even placed [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] next to his crush in class, and while he puts up an angry front, [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] is actually very happy that he gets to be next to her. They’ve started talking more, and he would now consider them friends, which makes him really happy. Still, [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] doesn’t think he’s ready for girls…he already has 5 in his family!

[name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] likes all of his sisters but tries not to show that he does. He knows he would die for anyone of them, but he pretends he hates them. His older sisters know that he’s faking and like to tease him, but his little sister who’s only 8 and has cerebral palsy doesn’t always get that he’s joking, so [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] has to be a little more careful. She can’t talk or walk very well, and [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] is very loving and protective of her, reading to her and putting her to bed most nights. His mom and older sisters offer to help him, but [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] and his sister both prefer to do it their way. They have always been close, and they were both very sad when [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] went to middle school. He would like to ask [name_m]Jun[/name_m] about his sister coming to sit in on a practice or even learn some moves, but he doesn’t know if it would be allowed, which makes him really sad. He believes that everyone, even if they’re in crutches or in a wheelchair, even if they have some disability, they should have a chance to try things if they want to. And his sister wants to!

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[name_u]Esme[/name_u] [name_f]Henrietta[/name_f] Sonoval (8) is Lincoln’s little sister and the youngest of the Sonoval family. [name_u]Esme[/name_u] has cerebral palsy and needs to use a wheelchair to get around, but she is occasionally able to walk with crutches. [name_u]Esme[/name_u] may not be able to talk or walk well, but she certainly loves to type! She is a great typer on the computer, a skill she learned rather quickly when she was 7 years old. Sure, she doesn’t type crazy fast, but it’s still impressive. Some people say that [name_u]Esme[/name_u] shouldn’t be allowed on the computer at 8, but typing into the computer is how she communicates, considering her voice doesn’t work well.

[name_u]Esme[/name_u] loves her family, but she wishes she had more friends. Her class consists of 7 other special needs children,but she doesn’t have many friends. She longs to have friendships with the other kids in her school. She does have one best friend though that she cherishes greatly. She calls him “Chaser” because his name is [name_u]Chase[/name_u], a young boy with spina bifida, not knowing this nickname is humorous. She has a puppy crush on the young boy in her class, but it isn’t [name_u]Chase[/name_u]. The boy she has a crush on has autism, and two of them get along real well. [name_u]Esme[/name_u] is considering becoming a YouTuber when she gets older, as she likes YouTubers to CookieSwirlC and other surprise box unboxing. She loves to get surprises thus she loves when people get her surprise boxes for her birthday. [name_u]Esme[/name_u] even has a huge collection of toys she got in her surprise boxes, quite a few are actually collectibles!

[name_u]Esme[/name_u] would be down with going to her brother’s taekwondo class. She knows she might not be able to do much, but she’s still looking forward to it if it happens. [name_u]Esme[/name_u] loves when [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] reads to her, and also loves when he plays games with her. They often will play a game called “surprise!” where [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] will take a random toy without [name_u]Esme[/name_u] knowing what it is and she has to guess what toy he grabbed. And he will surprise her with the answer. When [name_u]Esme[/name_u] wants to play “Surprise!” she will simply grunt to [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u], “say prize!” and he will know what she means.

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[name_f]Petra[/name_f] [name_f]Nancy[/name_f] Sonoval (19) is the eldest of the siblings, typically acting as a secondary voice of order should their mom be caught up at work or just being out-shouted. [name_u]An[/name_u] inherently quiet person, [name_f]Petra[/name_f] only really raises her voice when she’s at home, however Lincoln’s insistence that she’s ‘stern’ isn’t exactly untrue: Petra’s always had a more serious demeanour, perhaps a natural product of having the most exposure to the hardships their mom’s faced over the years, meaning she always wants to be responsible and pragmatic. This includes the fact she knows people have spoken badly about their mother for having several failed relationships, acting as if it’s some character flaw she needs to be ashamed of.

Currently attending university while living at home, Petra’s majoring in [name_f]English[/name_f] Lit and history. Her brother likes to make a big song and dance about his disappointment she’s ‘still hanging about’, but it’s worn a little thinner as [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] typically asks [name_f]Petra[/name_f] for advice with any homework to do with books and/or timelines. She’s got a great memory after all, as well as a good organisation system: post-its and a pinboard to keep all of her assignments on track. In spite of her academic ambitions, [name_f]Petra[/name_f] doesn’t consider them a standard everyone needs to follow, as she’s been supportive of her sister closest in age who’s opted against college for now.

The three eldest girls’ are likened to the Charmed One’s by their mother, on account of their closeness and constant association with one another as a trio. Their affectionate leaning into Lincoln’s insistence he can’t stand them is something else that amuses her a lot to see, and [name_f]Petra[/name_f] knows that in his own way, her brother appreciates the fact they don’t question his desire to distance himself from them for his own identity. She’s dedicated to supporting [name_u]Esme[/name_u] too, currently looking into alternative groups to expand her social circle, however Petra’s cautious to not smother or overstep where her youngest sister’s concerned.

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[name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] [name_f]Saskia[/name_f] Sonoval-Mueller [18] and [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] [name_m]Boyce[/name_m] Mueller [18] are [name_f]Petra[/name_f], [name_u]Esme[/name_u], and Lincoln’s sister and new brother-in-law respectively. [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] is the second eldest in the siblings, following [name_f]Petra[/name_f] but preceding their middle sister, [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u], and [name_u]Esme[/name_u]. Her and [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] are high school sweethearts who had been planning on getting married as soon as they could from practically the beginning of their relationship back when they started dating when they were fifteen. They executed some steps on moving their plan forward last year. Over [name_u]Christmas[/name_u] break [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] proposed to [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f]. While they were thrilled about getting a little closer to being husband and wife their parents, Georgiana’s mother particularly, weren’t big fans of the idea of their kids getting married so young but the lovebirds had their hearts set on it, and each other.

Georgiana’s mother got married pretty young herself, though not as young as eighteen, and she credits that choice to wed before her twenty-fifth birthday to be a big part of the reason that she and her children’s father eventually split up. Their split was very messy, though she tried to protect the kids from most of it, however [name_f]Petra[/name_f] certainly picked up on a lot more than she was supposed to. Despite her mother’s pleas, [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] and [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] got married this past [name_u]November[/name_u]. Their birthdays are only two weeks apart so they didn’t have to wait very long for both of them to be eighteen so they could tie the knot.

While being thoroughly, sickly, incredibly, head over heels in love with one another was a large portion of their choice to get married so soon it was also influenced by Delmar’s choice to go into the military. If he and [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] are married they’re entitled to a lot more benefits rather than if they were still just dating, including permission to live together on the base that [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] is stationed at. This is also why [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] has chosen not to attend college, although truth be told she’s never really cared much for academics anyways. She’s found her passion in her love for [name_m]Delmar[/name_m], as well as in making handicrafts that she occasionally sells online or gifts to friends.

Thankfully he’s still working through basic training for the next few months so [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] doesn’t have to worry about moving anywhere away from her family just yet. She already knows that it’s gonna be a pretty teary goodbye considering how much she loves her siblings and mother. Though she’s made them all promise to answer her daily texts and calls that she’s already planning on sending.

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Félix Cain Mueller (25) is Delmar’s brother, who is also in the military. The Mueller family has a lot of military experience; with him, Delmar, and their sister all being enlisted. Félix is the only one of the trio to go to college before entering the military since he was planning on becoming an officer. He personally doesn’t like being 24, feeling people never take it as seriously as 25 even though it’s just one year. He actually will be 25 before the year ends – his birthday is 28 December. Three days after Christmas and three days before New Year’s Eve. He never cared for his birthday but was glad he wasn’t born on either of the two holidays because he didn’t like sharing the date. His main flaw growing up was that he hating sharing, something his siblings knew firsthand. If he knew something or had something, he was very protective of keeping that to himself, making sure nobody else knew so he wouldn’t feel forced to share. If he feels someone needs it more than he does, he will simply give it to them or help them find their own because he doesn’t want that lingering feeling of wondering when he’ll have something back. If there’s one thing he hates more than sharing, it’s borrowing. Too often it leads to never getting back what was borrowed or having it in worse condition than before. Still, he’s more supportive when it comes to information rather than tangible things because it means he won’t gossip and if he has information that can help someone, he’ll openly say it. He’s like this a lot with Delmar.

In terms of his brother’s in-law Georgiana, he knew that would be hard because Georgiana doesn’t have several military relatives. It would be a massive adjustment especially in terms of her marriage too, since she’s the only married Sonoval sibling. Félix doesn’t want to be the type of person who only thinks about his career and nothing else, so he immerses himself with some non-military friends. One of his non-military friends got married at 24, in which Félix sarcastically feels, “They married under 25. How terrible. Society should go scorn them.” In actuality he doesn’t care and he keeps any words on Delmar and Georgiana’s marriage positive since he does support his in-laws. He thinks Delmar is smart in terms of benefits. He’s not sure where he is in terms of dating, whether to date someone in or out of the military. He’s not as available, even missing out on being home for Christmas and will not be home for his birthday although he’s used to it seeing the family has a lot of moments like this. He is often finding hobbies and trying to make things interesting with what he has. He loves to watch racing on TV but could not imagine what it would be like to race at such high speeds. He’s got an active mind and writes a lot, which he finds emotional at times but very liberating.

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Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!

[MissMorland]

[name_f]Verity[/name_f] [name_f]Clara[/name_f] Sonoval (16) is the fifth Sonoval sibling and the middle child. She and [name_m]Félix[/name_m] are both kind of sarcastic and both of them enjoy watching racing. [name_f]Verity[/name_f], at the behest of [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f], chatted with [name_m]Félix[/name_m] at the wedding reception because according to [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f], [name_f]Verity[/name_f] needs to socialize more. [name_f]Verity[/name_f] highly doubted that [name_m]Félix[/name_m] would want to talk to a kid but did it anyway and found out they have a lot in common. She thinks [name_m]Félix[/name_m] is a pretty cool brother-in-law. [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] is nice too and [name_f]Verity[/name_f] has always liked him, but she’ll be very happy once he and [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] stop being obnoxious about how in love they are.

[name_f]Verity[/name_f] is glad that [name_f]Petra[/name_f] is staying at home while attending university. With [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] leaving soon, it means a lot that [name_f]Petra[/name_f] won’t be gone too. [name_f]Verity[/name_f] has always been very attached to her older sisters, asking them for advice and when they were younger, inserting herself into whatever they were doing. [name_f]Verity[/name_f] appreciates how they’ve always included her and now tries to do the same with [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] and [name_u]Esme[/name_u]. [name_f]Verity[/name_f] often watches YouTube videos with [name_u]Esme[/name_u] and encourages her dream of becoming a YouTuber. [name_f]Verity[/name_f] herself wants to become a photographer after school. She’s found a mentor in [name_m]Félix[/name_m] and Delmar’s aunt, who is teaching her everything she knows.

[name_f]Verity[/name_f] does not have many friends which is partially choice. It can get a little draining to keep up a friendship and so she likes to have a small circle, consisting of her two friends from kindergarten. She has social anxiety and so starting conversations with people is ridiculously hard and therefore she’s never actively tried to get anymore friends. [name_f]Verity[/name_f] has a crush on their next door neighbor. He’s in 12th grade while [name_f]Verity[/name_f] is in 11th and she’s tried to talk to him both at school and around the neighborhood but always chickens out. She’s confided in [name_f]Petra[/name_f] about it as [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f], while well meaning, would most likely orchestrate a meeting in which [name_f]Verity[/name_f] would die of embarrassment.

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[name_f]Mietta[/name_f] [name_f]Tilda[/name_f] Sonoval (44) is the single mother of [name_f]Petra[/name_f], [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f], [name_f]Verity[/name_f], [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u], and [name_u]Esme[/name_u]. She doesn’t like having to explain why she’s single and she knows why people don’t want to stay in a relationship with her - she’s 44 with 5 children! She’s grateful for [name_f]Petra[/name_f] for understanding while completely being aware that her children aren’t “baggage” and she won’t settle for anyone who thinks they are. She works two jobs plus a side hustle but she’s grateful her kids have helped her relax and be at ease with what she does and why she does it. She always wonders how they feel about their own lives. [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] is the sole boy with 4 sisters, only one being younger than him, so he tries to find his place in life. His taekwondo is his passion and [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] is glad she signed him up for it. But he’s very kind and selfless and he has a wonderful bond with [name_u]Esme[/name_u]. [name_u]Esme[/name_u] is such a sweet girl and [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] loves that [name_u]Esme[/name_u] is in a place she can thrive! She thinks it’s cute that [name_u]Esme[/name_u] has a puppy-love crush on one of the boys in her special class and supports all the other students there. She doesn’t mind if [name_u]Esme[/name_u] likes him as long as it doesn’t distract her or disrupt class.

She was concerned about [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] marrying even younger than her at the time of her marriage to her now ex-husband. [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] didn’t have [name_f]Petra[/name_f] until 25 and knows [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] isn’t going to rush into having children right away, but secretly [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] wishes she stayed single longer rather than stayed married to her husband who was never going to last anyway, after many family members felt their relationship wouldn’t last. [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] didn’t know much about the military and at first believed that [name_m]Delmar[/name_m], [name_m]Félix[/name_m], and their sister only joined the military because they were pressured to by their military family. But this proved very false, while the influence is high, they won’t force [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] to join the military or to make it too much of their lives. The aunt of the Mueller siblings is a close mentor for [name_f]Verity[/name_f], which is what [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] admires. [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] isn’t as aware on Verity’s crush as she is with Esme’s crush but that’s because the former is hiding it well. In fact, [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] doesn’t believe that [name_f]Verity[/name_f] would like him since he did take another girl to Homecoming which [name_f]Verity[/name_f] mentioned, but [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] didn’t know it was out of worry. The girl he took was just a casual one-time date for the event and they ended up splitting amicably, much like many couples from the Homecoming. [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] noticed [name_f]Verity[/name_f] seemed relieved by that but figured it was because [name_f]Verity[/name_f] only went with her small friend group who were all single and was glad she didn’t get her heart broken. She’s secretly considering asking him to [name_u]Winter[/name_u] Formal but wants this to be more than a one and done thing. [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] herself never had a date until college. As a teenager before that, she was the constant type to be single and question, “Why don’t any boys like me?” without actually trying to figure out what she was into. So at the very least, [name_f]Verity[/name_f] would know what she’s into and [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] would support the relationship, although she’s not that interested in thinking about love at the moment.

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[name_f]Josephine[/name_f] " [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] " [name_f]Daisy[/name_f] [Springer] Kellman (43) is Mietta’s best friend, who’s referred to as Aunt [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] by the five Sonoval siblings. The pair are somewhat polar opposites, in how Joanie’s mother to one child, having given birth at 40, and she’s completely content only having her daughter. The wait to conceive was an intentional decision, as Joanie’s husband worked abroad extensively for the first part of their marriage as a cargo pilot, and she didn’t want to put her own family through separation, something a childhood spent as an army brat has made her all too familiar with.

Throughout their youth together, [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] was known for being very comedic and proud to make others laugh, which she admits was a by product of having to compete for her mom’s attention in childhood. [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] has two younger brothers who were constantly fighting as kids, and this is partly why she and [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] became inseparable so quickly, as she didn’t want to referee their brawling, and then later the petty arguments they engaged in frequently. Their relationship is still a bit contentious all these years on, even though neither [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] - nor her parents - can really define a cause for this antagonism. It’s just the natural way for her brother’s [although thankfully it’s strictly petty now, otherwise [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] wouldn’t want to attend family gatherings after years of watching them battle].

When Mietta’s family started to grow, [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] was always on hand to babysit, spending a great deal of time with all five of her best friend’s children, which only changed when [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] herself gave birth. [name_u]Esme[/name_u] and [name_u]Lincoln[/name_u] have struggled more so with [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] welcoming her daughter, as they’ve not gone through the more natural distancing independence gifted their older sisters. [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] still has them round when Mietta’s working, but the fact her toddler is priority isn’t something they’ve fully accepted yet, even more so with [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] insisting how adorable and precious this ‘thief’ is when it comes to their aunt’s attention.

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[name_m]Redmond[/name_m] " [name_m]Remo[/name_m] " [name_m]Noë[/name_m] Kellman (43) is Joanie’s husband and father of their young, 3-year-old daughter. Admittedly he was nervous dating [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] at first knowing she grew up as an army brat, given his own cargo piloting career…but still really wanted kids. Interestingly when he moved on to working at home, he found out one of his neighbours is a parent in Mueller family, a family high in military. He was worried he would have children be pressured into joining the military when they turn 18 just because [name_m]Félix[/name_m], [name_m]Delmar[/name_m], and their sister, all willingly joined. His neighbour was never pressuring on that either, although to be fair, [name_m]Remo[/name_m] was never a Mueller. As a teen he did consider joining, but now he jokes that Joanie’s brothers’ former pettiness is more of a “war” than anything [name_m]Remo[/name_m] or his daughter would do. If she joins the military in adulthood, it will be fully her choice. For now, it’s time to let the 3-year-old enjoy being a 3-year-old.

[name_m]Remo[/name_m] still feels good in the eyes of the Springers and he likes to feel the closeness. The [name_m]Springer[/name_m] parents enjoy him and Joanie’s mother especially respects how calm he is. He and [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] were both very patient when it came to kids and their commitment together made their relationship even more worth it when their daughter came. Secretly, it seems [name_m]Remo[/name_m] knows and gets along with one of his brothers-in-law more than the other, but he’s kept this on the hush because he doesn’t hate anyone and doesn’t want more feuds. As for [name_f]Mietta[/name_f], he enjoys the friendship she shares with [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] and loves that Mietta’s children consider her an “aunt”. [name_m]Remo[/name_m] has no “fave children” of Mietta’s and loves all of their different personalities…although he gets very appreciative when they have a lot of charismatic bond with the Kellman daughter. [name_m]Remo[/name_m] is happily in the process of converting his daughter’s room, which has slowly but surely faded from a nursery to a bedroom. [name_m]Remo[/name_m] has been more than welcome to help when [name_f]Joanie[/name_f] is babysitting a Sonoval. Their daughter is very cutesy but ironically insists a lot that she doesn’t need a babysitter because she’s “not a baby!” – yet always gets happy when [name_f]Mietta[/name_f] or the older Sonovals arrive.

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[name_f]Scottlyn[/name_f] [name_f]Nicole[/name_f] Kellman (3) is the daughter of [name_m]Remo[/name_m] and [name_f]Joanie[/name_f]. She’s full of sass and spunk and her hobbies are vast; though singing, picking flowers, and coloring are all nice for her. She hasn’t gotten into the war talk given her age and environment but she loves the Sonovals. Although she insists she’s definitely not a baby anymore and her parents have had to get through. Understanding their little girl is not the same as a baby girl. Sometimes she likes to put her hair in silly styles or put red marker on her lips, pretending it’s lipstick. The Springers like her around too and ask her a lot about her day, which she replies with a long and funny story each time.

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Warning for cheating.

[name_f]Neige[/name_f] [name_m]Val[/name_m] Mueller (26) knows [name_f]Scottlyn[/name_f] through [name_m]Remo[/name_m] and [name_f]Joanie[/name_f]. She is part of the “Muellertary”, a nickname given the Mueller siblings all being in the military and coming from a military family. Like [name_m]Félix[/name_m], she’s single only she’s just been single recently, having just came back and realising her boyfriend cheated on her while she was away. Admittedly she was not okay with this, as he kept reassuring he’d never do it. His own “trip” he claimed he made was going to [name_f]Jamaica[/name_f] and seeing his friend [name_m]Damian[/name_m], who he used to grow up with until his family emigrated there. However [name_m]Damian[/name_m] himself had no idea he was used as an excuse and hadn’t even seen the man. [name_m]Damian[/name_m] feels once Neige’s ex has a friend or lover who moves or goes away, he won’t try to stay in touch and would likely kick any memories to the curb. [name_f]Neige[/name_f] wishes she knew this sooner but hardly knew [name_m]Damian[/name_m] prior to this, plus his family had their own struggles anyway. [name_f]Neige[/name_f] knows her military life and her family’s military upbringing may intimidate some people but she’s actually the most willing to serve. All of them were willing though she’s worried mostly about [name_m]Delmar[/name_m], because he and his wife [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] had just married 6 months ago. She’s glad [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] will live on the base [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] is stationed to and even more glad [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] is a true lover, not a cheater in the slightest. At first she was worried [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] was just marrying for the benefits but felt better realising she had dated [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] three years prior to the marriage.

Neige’s parents married prior to having her, [name_m]Félix[/name_m], and Delmar; though their mother’s pregnancies with [name_f]Neige[/name_f] and [name_m]Félix[/name_m] were during times her husband was away, while her pregnancy with [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] was after he was honourably discharged. So [name_f]Neige[/name_f] and [name_m]Félix[/name_m] had a different experience and this also explained the age difference between them compared to [name_m]Delmar[/name_m]. Growing up, they felt [name_m]Delmar[/name_m] was a little more fortunate than they were, having not had a parent away during early years and being the youngest and “knowing what to expect”. It’s far from the truth however given his love for [name_f]Georgiana[/name_f] and how different this would be. While [name_f]Neige[/name_f] doesn’t have much time with kids, she feels a good vibe from [name_f]Scottlyn[/name_f], since she reminded her of the Sonoval kids, despite Scottlyn’s younger age. [name_f]Neige[/name_f] can be cynical and not very trusting but she’s very kind at heart and doesn’t take her time home for granted. She wouldn’t be surprised if [name_f]Baby[/name_f] Sonoval-Mueller could happen but she’s not going to rush her brother and sister-in-law more than they’ve already done. Plus, she feels close with the Sonovals as family anyway. Isn’t a wedding supposed to unite families? She’s also inspired by [name_f]Joanie[/name_f], [name_m]Remo[/name_m], and [name_f]Scottlyn[/name_f] living a good family life but not being afraid to be untraditional. She loves water as well, swimming and boating in any natural bodies of water, but likes to do spa relaxing as well. [name_f]Neige[/name_f] has a good friend who thankfully hasn’t ignored her since joining the military, and they’re always happy to reunite and unwind.

Damian was created by me.

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cw: family conflict; grandparent death; fraud

[name_f]Isabelle[/name_f] " [name_f]Zee[/name_f] " [name_f]Fiona[/name_f] [name_m]Darwin[/name_m] (26) is someone [name_f]Neige[/name_f] became acquainted with when the truth about her ex came out, being Damian’s cousin. As [name_m]Damian[/name_m] isn’t always the most delicately spoken, [name_f]Zee[/name_f] worked as a sort of sounding board when he was explaining the truth to [name_f]Neige[/name_f], so nothing ended up seeming needlessly callous. [name_f]Zee[/name_f] knows Damian’s never a malicious or cruel person - even if she reminds him of his ‘terminal pessimism’ - but this doesn’t make her blind to the disaster that might have ensued if he just started listing off all the terrible behaviours of Neige’s then boyfriend.

Something that is enviable for [name_f]Zee[/name_f] is that the Mueller family are so supportive and sincere, which she’s been honest about with [name_f]Neige[/name_f]. When [name_f]Zee[/name_f] and Damian’s grandfather died, his will was altered to be biased in the favour of the other side of their family, creating an onslaught of tension and resentment. There was a lot of finger pointing and accusations flying about during this time, with a civil war of sorts bubbling for a period because of the uncertainty of the culprit. This was worst for [name_m]Damian[/name_m] as his half-sisters were on the side of the family being favoured, and it worsened the fact he wasn’t particularly close with them beforehand.

In direct contrast, some people would call [name_f]Zee[/name_f] a bit air-headed and superficial. She’s an aspiring graphic designer who also works part-time in an organic food shop in the midst of setting herself up in her dream profession, however people subsequently call her flighty thanks to this lack of immediate direction. [name_f]Zee[/name_f] usually shrugs this off, but during the familial conflict, what was said about her genuinely hurt. She still doesn’t really see certain cousins who accused her of merely wanting to live off inhertiance and do nothing meaningful with her life, with [name_f]Zee[/name_f] admitting she can hold a grudge.

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Warning for fraud, death of a parent, family turmoil, and revelation on who done it!

[name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] [name_f]Bess[/name_f] [Darwin] [name_m]Anderson[/name_m] (53) is Zee’s paternal aunt and one of the daughters of her late father, and Zee’s grandfather. [name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] and her father both worked in city hall and lived professional lives, so she finds it unprofessional for her to have altered the will and resents accusations. She also has a younger sister [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], whose also been affected, though [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] has often been the nice supportive one who doesn’t blame anyone. Maryjo’s first child [name_m]Damian[/name_m] was the product of a random online hookup, in which the father left the picture as soon as he came in. [name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] is rather strict and denies this, which [name_m]Damian[/name_m] understands completely. Though some family members, including Maryjo’s mother, believed she was denying it because she wants to sound holier-than-thou and that she’d never get pregnant from a hook-up. While it would be easier for [name_m]Damian[/name_m] to change his last name to [name_m]Anderson[/name_m] like his half-sisters, he’s never really felt the need to do that, and he feels closer as a [name_m]Darwin[/name_m] since this was his late grandfather’s surname. [name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] often had to juggle a lot of things and while she loves her husband, Damian’s never really considered him a saviour of any sort. He’s never seen the man as his father since they’ve always talked to each other as stepfather and stepson, which he’s fine with but just felt like the blended family dynamic never quite blended.

[name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] relates to [name_f]Zee[/name_f] that both feel accused as the culprit behind the will’s changing. [name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] feels like she’s at the centre of the Darwin/Anderson dynamic and people sometimes assume she’s the one who messed it up. The one least accused is [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f], since she’s been the family peacemaker and they’d be shocked if it was her. Maryjo’s not saying it is her however. [name_f]Lily[/name_f] Rose’s daughter [name_f]Darya[/name_f] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] has not been as lucky since she’s been accused, mainly since [name_f]Darya[/name_f] attended college outside [name_f]Jamaica[/name_f]. [name_f]Darya[/name_f] never considered herself Jamaican even though it was the [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] side of the family who moved first. Some of the middle-aged adults have blamed the younger adults and while they insist it’s not ageist, they assume the younger ones have a harder time managing finances for living and changed the will to benefit them. [name_m]Even[/name_m] the younger adults don’t see eye to eye; with [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] seeming super nice but also blaming [name_f]Zee[/name_f] a lot, [name_m]Damian[/name_m] distrusting Bia’s clinginess, [name_f]Zee[/name_f] trying not to hold a grudge but genuinely not being okay with the accusations, [name_f]Darya[/name_f] leaving the family drama for a bit to be with people outside it, and [name_f]Bia[/name_f] being upset [name_f]Darya[/name_f] went off to college so far away without them. For a long time, [name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] herself had tried to avoid blaming them, especially since three of them were her own children, but her mind has shifted. Shifted to the truth about where the spending habits have changed since the will’s alteration. She desperately doesn’t want to break the family off, but she knows who did it and it’s bothered her a lot on who it really is. Zee’s someone that [name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] wants to forgive, since it wasn’t her but she can’t come to terms with confronting the actual culprit, especially how selfish and wrong this all is.

Scroll up! The first three characters I made; [name_f]Bia[/name_f], [name_m]Damian[/name_m], and [name_m]Isaias[/name_m], will reveal who was behind the will change. [name_m]Read[/name_m] the first letter of their first, middle (if applicable), and last name for the answer.

Lily Rose was created by @Lindseylloyd052399.

Darya was created by @szinkle.

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tw: racism; aforementioned fraud, loss of life, family conflict

Xiuying " Siouxsi " Zheng (32) is the PI hired by the family to uncover the truth regarding the altered will, after all of the accusations and conflict reached boiling point. In spite of initial attempts to investigate internally who was responsible, the in-fighting and suspicions cast across all sides proved too much for anyone to really listen to one another, so Siouxsi was hired as the perfect third party to begin investigating. Siouxsi has faced much more fraught situations than this before, so the friction across the family didn’t phase her, however it also didn’t make her unsympathetic or oblivious towards the genuine hurt caused by how extreme some people took their search for the truth.

Becoming a PI is something Siouxsi jokes ‘just happened’. She’s always been an astute person with a good eye for detail, and having an uninspiring time studying philosophy at university strengthened her desire to follow a proactive career path instead of trying to be an academic: she just isn’t someone who does well sitting still. Her parents were fairly hesitant to support this endeavour, seeing it as needlessly risky at first, but over time, they’ve recognised how much Siouxsi has accomplished and that this the right path for her.

Knowing how much they struggled as first generarion immigrants from Taiwan means Siouxsi never felt animosity towards her parents for their doubts. There was a lot of financial hardship and pressure placed on them, never mind the racism they faced settling. She’s an only child because of their concerns about running into more hardship, even after their business was established. The fact Siouxsi is a naturally gregarious person meant this didn’t bother her, helped by how she’s got a natural love of learning, albeit when it comes to making friends there’s not the same edge of interrogation her career requires.

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Summary

So…why do all of this? Unfathomable as it seems to members of the family most impacted by the discord and distrust, it wasn’t much more than about financial freedom for [name_f]Bia[/name_f]. She didn’t mastermind some plot to tear her family apart, nor was this done to alleviate some illicit debt hidden from others, it merely was about getting some easily accessible cash to be frivolous with. [name_f]Bia[/name_f] didn’t actually know if the forgery would be successful, however it was this profit that caused all the problems. If she’d just left things alone and ignored her materialistic impulses, all the strife and upset wouldn’t have happened, never mind the hurtful behaviour of certain family members who deemed themselves judge, jury and executioner.

Part of Siouxsi can empathise with why [name_f]Bia[/name_f] didn’t come clean after shit hit the fan, as the incensed parts of the family would have undoubtedly turned their witch hunting mentality towards her, but it doesn’t excuse what she causes in Siouxsis’ mind either. The choice was entirely born of greed and self-interest, with [name_f]Bia[/name_f] having time to undo her decision before the will was read, but she was far more invested in getting frivolous cash than thinking about consequences. Now, it’s up to her mother and the other siblings of Bia’s grandfather to decide how to progress with setting things right and stopping more turmoil from brewing.

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Warning for racism, stalking, and crime.

[name_f]Amoy[/name_f] [name_f]Lexington[/name_f] [name_m]Wystan[/name_m] (31) is Siouxsi’s good friend and she knows how Siouxsi is on the inside even if people perceive her differently on the outside. Amoy’s completely Jamaican, born & raised, though she’s always been welcoming to people who aren’t. At its least, it’s a tourism boost, at its most, it’s newly welcomed members of the community. She works as a travel advisor for her country, so she’s on the ins of Jamaican culture. She’s met Siousxi in her early twenties and hasn’t undermined the racist undertones she’s gotten. She is outspoken in defending the Zhengs, knowing they’re true Jamaicans, despite being Taiwanese-born. [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] recognises Taiwan independently, not as part of [name_f]China[/name_f], and she sent well wishes when Taiwan legalised same-sex marriage, as [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] is bisexual. [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] is also strong for [name_f]Jamaica[/name_f] and she adores Rastafarian culture, she’s not going to sit back and let it get stereotyped by people clearly not in the culture.

The Thompson/Darwin/Anderson family’s pretty much torn in terms of what to do. [name_f]Darya[/name_f] and [name_m]Isaias[/name_m] moved back to the States; [name_m]Damian[/name_m], [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], and [name_f]Lily[/name_f] [name_f]Rose[/name_f] decided to still live in Jamaica; [name_f]Zee[/name_f] and [name_f]Maryjo[/name_f] are undecided and…Bia’s tried to move back, but was forced to stay where she was following the proceedings. [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] knows [name_f]Bia[/name_f] isn’t a terrible person, though she knows she’s completely deceptive in many eyes. [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] knows her family wouldn’t have been the same, given they don’t have the nerve to ever snitch on each other. In fact, when [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] was a little girl, she asked for candy when shopping with her maternal grandfather. He smiled and sneakily stole some for her. She remembers asking, “Aren’t you stealing?” and he responded, “Shh, it’s okay, we’re family. And the candy’s for you.” [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] always felt conflicted by that moment and she felt guilty herself for not stopping him, even if she was just a small child who genuinely believed him when he told her it was okay. She tells herself, “it’s just candy” even though she knows he should have just bought it even if he wasn’t caught. At least not caught by anyone other than her.

So now [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] felt an odd sense of morals, especially since her grandfather did end up doing other crimes. And because she was older, he made sure not to do them in front of literally anyone over the age of 7. She remembers how awkward it was when Siouxsi busted him for stalking someone, but it didn’t hurt their friendship. In fact, not at all. That’s because [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] was the person who secretly reported her grandfather, despite the older generations raising her never to snitch on family. [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] felt bad, since she remembered it really did change her life. She remembered her grandparents even defending her when she cheated on a test as a teen until her teacher let her off the hook. What’s hurt [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] now is that although her grandfather isn’t alive, she never told him that she was the one who reported him. She didn’t care if he’d hurt her – she could easily win a fight against a dying elder, though violence isn’t for her. Besides, he got what he deserved. She just knows despite the older members of her family, she knew they were honest and told people of their wrongdoings. Amoy’s never confessed to him, though she’s vowed she’ll do it on her own deathbed one day, despite knowing her grandfather isn’t here. She genuinely wishes the family Siouxsi helped can recover from this; since [name_f]Amoy[/name_f] knows a lot of people felt hurt, anger, and some displaced blame. She knows Siouxsi did a better job than she ever could, but really just wants everything to end, even if it has to end with [name_f]Bia[/name_f] cut out of many lives.

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Annabelle " Belle " Daisy Renton (4) is Amoy’s goddaughter. Her mom’s one of the few people who knows the complete story of Amoy’s grandfather, and it’s not something she’s ever judged her friend about, especially given how strong Amoy’s own morals are - something that’s rubbed off on Belle, who wants to become a detective herself someday! (A fairy princess detective)

Sweet natured and kind, she’s very shy when compared to her parents, hiding behind them when it comes to meeting people often. Belle also loves animals, being delighted that her dad has confirmed they’re adopting a dog from a shelter, being excited at the idea of going on long walks with their pet, as she loves being outdoors and exploring the countryside.

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