Warning for aforementioned baby trap.
[name_f]Ronda[/name_f] [name_f]Danae[/name_f] [name_m]Phillips[/name_m] (24) is Skye’s co-worker and good friend, whose older cousin works at the summer camp. Ronda’s the second-oldest of her siblings, behind only older brother [name_m]Andre[/name_m]. [name_m]Andre[/name_m] used to be so protective of her in childhood, before some of the younger siblings were born, but [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] preferred being a mediator anyway. She and [name_m]Andre[/name_m] are still both very fun and enthusiastic siblings. During the summer she works at the fair, and winters she is considering working for the philanthropy [name_m]Andre[/name_m] works for. Currently [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] is a ride operator, of a ride she secretly thinks is scary, but doesn’t want to scare people over it. A lot of people wait in that line for the ride, something [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] herself can’t imagine. Not just out of impatience but [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] feels the longer one waits, the more time they’d psych themselves out and want to leave, thinking it’s scarier than it is. At least that’s how [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] is. Once [name_f]Skye[/name_f] told her about a movie that came out, but that the movie was really bad and got a lot of negative reviews. [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] read the reviews and thought a bunch of horrible things, but when she actually saw the film months later, she realised it wasn’t as bad as they said. Wasn’t good by any means, but enough to make her think, “That’s the movie people hated so much?” She thought it was worse because she psyched herself out on it!
[name_f]Ronda[/name_f] likes going clubbing, though she isn’t just there to pick up hook-ups. [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] prefers the single life, though it isn’t entirely out of fear. She grew up with a lot of single friends, which is now more of a 50/50, but nobody’s judging one another’s path at least. [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] has one friend who celebrates “single-dom”, being proud to be single after how toxic her last relationship ended. Her friends she grew up with are a lot different from Skye’s, seeing none have or expect babies, but many of her friends intertwined with Skye’s as well. [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] has a somewhat connection to [name_m]Bradley[/name_m] as well, she was the “rebound girl” for him after his past ex baby-trapped him. It was awkward and [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] broke things off after a date, feeling this wasn’t something she wanted to be sucked into. She and [name_m]Bradley[/name_m] are definitely not each other’s type though she understands him in certain ways. Especially when most people would say he’s “pseudo-innocent”. Still, [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] gets it, given the times people date him thinking he “has no kids”, and technically didn’t, though he’s fathered a “trapped” baby that’s since been adopted by a more competent family. [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] feels iffy about him but realises it must be extremely difficult to have to confess that to anyone he’s seriously dated. [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] and [name_f]Skye[/name_f] are mostly casual in their friendship, though they both enlighten one another and [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] feels [name_f]Skye[/name_f] could be a great godmother one day, even if [name_f]Ronda[/name_f] herself couldn’t imagine being one.
Andre was created by @SummerParadise.
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[name_f]Isabel[/name_f] [name_f]Chloe[/name_f] [name_m]Phillips[/name_m] (18) is the youngest [name_m]Phillips[/name_m] sibling. This is her first year of college and she’s glad she got accepted to the college in her hometown. All of her high school friends have been scattered to the winds so she’s been trying to make new friends at college. [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] is very much a people person so making friends comes easily to her. Her roommate is more on the quiet side but they clicked anyway the moment they met. [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] is glad she gets along well with her roommate as that’s something she was worried might not happen.
[name_f]Isabel[/name_f] is going to college for a degree in nursing, following in the footsteps of her dad. As a kid, [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] wanted to be just like him. She was always trying to put bandaids on her siblings, check their temperature, and one time she even stole a sewing needle from her mom in an attempt to draw blood from [name_f]Ronda[/name_f]. [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] got in a little trouble for that and her mom’s sewing kit was thereafter put in a place she couldn’t reach. Her parents are helping her pay for college and [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] is working as a lifeguard in order to make some money. It’s been nice making friends with her coworkers and she’s always loved the water so she doesn’t mind the job.
Like [name_f]Ronda[/name_f], [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] isn’t particularly interested in dating. She never had a boyfriend in high school but was always super supportive of her friends who were dating. Her sister closest in age is two years older and was the exact opposite of [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]. She was constantly in relationships and [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] was the main one getting told all of the details, drama, and everything. They’re still super close now and going to the same college. Her sister is trying to set her up with a guy, and, just to please her, [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] went out on a date last weekend with him. It was actually a lot of fun. They went to a concert at the park and then got dinner from some food trucks. [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] agreed to go out with him again next weekend but in the meantime they’ve been texting almost every day and chatting when they see each other between classes. Her sister and roommate keep saying that she seems even happier now and [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] doesn’t deny it.
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[name_f]Ava[/name_f] [name_f]Marie[/name_f] [name_m]Phillips[/name_m] (20) is Isabel’s older sister and motivational companion. She enjoys the fun of watching TV and movies with her best friends. Ensured by her own fortitude, she never gave up and emits a sense of strength as she manages a journey in college for her dream career and own dream love.
[name_f]Isabel[/name_f] means the world to her, alongside [name_m]Andre[/name_m] and [name_f]Ronda[/name_f]. She is proud to be a sister and a role model. Isabel’s roommate looks up to her and agreed her decision for [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] to find love was an amazing one.
She looks forward to seeing [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] and her boyfriend make more big moves!
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Warning for toxic love and alcohol references.
[name_f]Mikwan[/name_f] “ [name_f]Mikkie[/name_f] “ [name_f]Acâhkosak[/name_f] [name_f]Waskway[/name_f] (18) is Isabel’s roommate and Ava’s friend. Coming from Cree descent, she’s basically Indigenous Native Canadian. She and Isabel are close and get along well, even with Mikkie being more quiet. She’s surprised Isabel is now dating someone, but she’s happy for her. Sometimes this makes Mikkie wish she was dating someone, but she’s convinced it’s just jealousy. Not that it would hurt anything between her and Isabel, her jealousy wears off fast. Mikkie remembers a school dance where she was the only one who came alone while other people had dates. She felt lonely until she saw some of the immature flirting and mushy stuff and then she felt glad she wasn’t with someone. Mikkie honestly loves dances otherwise, she’s quite a great dancer and she likes to see the activities and food there. Her older sister found a date simply by approaching a lonely single on the dance floor, something Mikkie wishes she had a moment like that, though admittedly she wouldn’t have had the nerve to go up and ask right there. If she got rejected, the dance would be ruined for her at the rest of the night.
Unsurprisingly, it’s why she’s more close with personalities like Isabel who are shy and low-key, but she knows her older sister would click well with Ava. She’s the only one in her family who loves açaí. Sometimes when Mikkie hears something from someone that would be more suited for her sister than her, she’d tell them, “Go ask my sister.” Mikkie’s sister does the same, but she’ll just do it any time she’s not interested in something. Once someone asked Mikkie’s sister if she likes Power Rangers and Mikkie’s sister told her “Oh I don’t know about that but my sister Mikkie is a huge fan, she knows everything about it.” Naturally that fan asked Mikkie, “Hey, what’s your fave Power Rangers episode? I heard you’re a fan.” Mikkie just looked around and asked, “Wait, what? When did I say that?” Turns out Mikkie’s sister only told it because she wanted to get this fan off her back without looking rude but Mikkie had no idea. Mikkie laughed at her sister but admittedly if her sister told her beforehand, “Just act like a Power Rangers fan to cover for me,” Mikkie would have done it.
Mikkie’s happy for Isabel wanting to pursue nursing and is excited for her. She thinks Isabel is going to be a great nurse one day. Mikkie’s not sure if she’d do it herself because she’s an emetophobe (one who fears vomit) and she’s still remembered the time she jumped out of her seat and ran when a kid threw up in class and had to go to the nurse. She’s glad that nurse was helpful because she’d be completely squeamish. Despite this, it doesn’t bother her at all that Isabel is wanting to pursue nursing and she’s also happy Isabel did so great at lifeguarding. Mikkie’s done Junior Lifeguarding at Camp Kikinaw, the overnight summer camp she adores, especially since the camp has a lot of Cree background to it. Mikkie’s great at Cree songs and likes to cheerfully sing them with her family. Mikkie currently works at the salad bar, which is ironically next to a real bar, something her sister jokes about. Mikkie stated in her teen years that she’s “always wanted to work in a bar when she turns 19” (legal drinking age in Ontario) and while she cringes at that now, she is going there when she turns 19. Mikkie’s older sister did it, and she’s good friends with Kia, who she considers an older sister figure to her. Mikkie’s older sister relates to Kia in a sense with Kia’s toxic ex, though in the case of Mikkie’s older sister, it was a guy who was always her enemy but still wanted to get too flirty with her. Mikkie and her sister are glad Isabel’s new date is nothing like this and that it’s taken slowly but very enjoyable for them both.
Kia was created by me.
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[name_m]Alexander[/name_m] [name_m]Chase[/name_m] [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] (18) is the date and lover of [name_f]Isabel[/name_f], who wants [name_f]Mikkie[/name_f] to see this in him. He adores Isabel’s style and flashes his confidence for her. They have mutually shared several friends and are close with their family and community. Their journey is summarized by shared dreams, thoughtful goals, and connecting wisdom.
As always, he pursues his dreams in a reasonable and timely way, without giving up on what’s important. His plans in animal research to become a veterinarian is what empowered him every day. He loves his dogs, which he considers loyal companions, and serves as their confidant.
When he confides in [name_f]Isabel[/name_f], it’s his nurturing support for her, but also a swanky love to have fun with someone he deems important. His rewardingly brilliant work is never without self love, and he makes his time for himself amid his schedule.
Their mutual affection and powered bond gives he and [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] the chances and opportunities to continue on their dates. It is a pleasured experience for the both of them, starting excited and leaving giddy.
[name_f]Tanis[/name_f] “ [name_f]Tana[/name_f] “ [name_f]Sîsîkwan[/name_f] [name_f]Waskway[/name_f] (22) knows [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] through sister [name_f]Mikkie[/name_f], being happy for [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]. She doesn’t want to come off as the type of person who’s oh-so happy for [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] now that she has a date, especially since she knew [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] would be equally happy with or without one. [name_f]Tana[/name_f] is single and didn’t care for how her grandparents would ask her and [name_f]Mikkie[/name_f] if they were dating anyone. Mainly because one of their cousins was, and got all the spotlight from them, and then the spotlight evaporated when the couple broke up. Tana’s not surprised that nobody in her generation of the family is married. She wouldn’t see them as any less if they were but she just doesn’t like when people use relationships as a way to improve status than actual love. She’s bonded closely with her co-worker [name_f]Kia[/name_f], appreciating how Kia’s a single mother by choice. She feels bad about how her toxic ex treated her in the past and she’s glad the two of them aren’t together. [name_f]Tana[/name_f] sees [name_f]Kia[/name_f] like a big sister, though she’s not going to overshadow Kia’s real sisters. Rather, the fact that [name_f]Kia[/name_f] and [name_f]Tana[/name_f] are both older sisters gives them even more to bond with. She used to just see [name_f]Kia[/name_f] as a co-worker when she first got hired, but she’s closer and knows her interests more ever since the workplace [name_f]Secret[/name_f] [name_f]Santa[/name_f] last year. [name_f]Tana[/name_f] knows that [name_f]Kia[/name_f] likes small room decorations and scented hair care; and [name_f]Kia[/name_f] knows that [name_f]Tana[/name_f] likes [name_m]Tim[/name_m] Horton’s…because [name_f]Tana[/name_f] ran out of wrapping paper and literally used the food paper wrap from a past [name_m]Tim[/name_m] Horton’s order.
That doesn’t mean she sees [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] as “just a lover” for [name_f]Isabel[/name_f], and she’s glad they’re taking it slow. In fact, Isabel’s constantly proven herself to be a helpful and selfless person. [name_f]Tana[/name_f] has gone to [name_m]Camp[/name_m] [name_m]Kikinaw[/name_m] in the past but never been a junior lifeguard like her sister, nor has she considered lifeguarding or nursing like [name_f]Isabel[/name_f]. She still feels glad [name_f]Isabel[/name_f] is happy to make others happy. She knows [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] is just a casual date for now, but they’re hitting it off and she hopes [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] is going to treat her and see her as the respectable young woman she is. [name_f]Tana[/name_f] is still somewhat in contact with her grandparents though she’s very adamant on steering the conversation elsewhere when the topic of love comes up. She’s heard some great things about the [name_m]Bennett[/name_m] family, that they’re great community helpers and that they’re not strict. She feels like this could solidify things more with him and [name_f]Isabel[/name_f], regardless of where the relationship takes them. [name_f]Tana[/name_f] herself can relate to bonding in a sense, since she’s good friends with the roommate she met in college, and are now considering one another to be best friends.
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[name_f]Nieves[/name_f] " [name_f]Neve[/name_f] " [name_f]Florencia[/name_f] Villaverde (27) is a colleague of [name_f]Kia[/name_f] and [name_f]Tana[/name_f], who waitresses as a means of sourcing extra income. A freelance artist who mostly works on graphic novels and children’s books, [name_f]Neve[/name_f] has always been the sort of person determined to protect herself financially, preferring stability over everything else. It’s not that a particular incident triggered this mentality, and instead Neve’s mindset comes from being raised by parents who share this value, teaching their children - [name_f]Neve[/name_f] and her brother who’s gender fluid - to aspire but not lose sight of protecting themselves.
The bonds [name_f]Tana[/name_f] and [name_f]Kia[/name_f] have with their families is something else that led to [name_f]Neve[/name_f] dubbing them her work besties, as she’s likewise nurtured this with her loved one’s. This includes her childhood friend [name_f]Alba[/name_f], who just so happens to be the sibling of Kia’s sister-in-law. When the women began working together they didn’t realise they already had a connection…until the penny dropped on Kia’s end what [name_f]Neve[/name_f] is short for, and then she realised who had started working at the bar!
[name_f]Neve[/name_f] wholly supports her colleagues who bartend but personally avoided this career due to her work in child friendly content. She’s no stranger to how people sometimes just look for excuses to rally against someone, and avoiding any sort of manufactured drama is paramount to [name_f]Neve[/name_f]. Conflict really isn’t something she has any time for, most of all in her professional world, which she’s worked so hard to build for herself. Rejected submissions, awkward smalltalk and keeping an eye on the environment around her has led to [name_f]Neve[/name_f] getting her creative work, and she really couldn’t handle more chatter over waxy cheese nibbles!
In spite of this side to her where her career’s concerned, [name_f]Neve[/name_f] won’t back down when it comes to those she cares about, most notably when someone attempted to babytrap [name_f]Alba[/name_f] a few years ago. Initially friends with both people in the relationship, [name_f]Neve[/name_f] came to dislike Alba’s ex-girlfriend on account of how she’d always make passive aggressive digs at anyone else he was close to and who wasn’t a blood relative. His attention was paramount and if it meant insinuating [name_f]Neve[/name_f] had overstayed her welcome by hanging out for a whole forty-five minutes, she wouldn’t hold back. The only thing [name_f]Neve[/name_f] can respect is said woman giving her child up for adoption and acknowledging motherhood wasn’t right for her, a perspectice many shared and agree with.
Kia + Alba are credited to @CherryBomb50 
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