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[name_f]Elvi[/name_f] Ga-eul [Lee] [name_m]Chang[/name_m] (34) is [name_u]Axel[/name_u], [name_m]Soren[/name_m] and their sister’s mother, who tends to find herself more tuwn a little exhuasted by the denial of her older sister, in spite of how much she loves her. Thankfully, her husband is a perfect listening ear whenever exasperation becomes too much to shoulder. [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] descends from an extended family of immigrants: her maternal grandparents are [name_m]Danish[/name_m], while her paternal are Korean, and she was raised in both cultures, her own mom and dad having bonded thanks to being considered outsiders on account of not abandoning their routes in spite of being born in the States. She’s fluent in both languages and has recently begun learning [name_u]French[/name_u] once more, having been a languages major at university, who now works in ESL for international students. Parenting has led to [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] taking more of a step back from her career, as she wants to enjoy motherhood to the the fullest…even if it also means contending with the associated madness of her sons antics, and the water spills that come in the wake of their swimming.
A dedicated cook, [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] also enjoys yoga and pottery, very much lacking the energetic ways of her husband and sons. She jokes that - thankfully - her daughter appears much more laid back already, being a sleepy baby who spends her time awake calm and happy for the most part, although she isn’t fond of loud noises. Due to her time limits, [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] practises yoga at home, which of course has led to impromptu sessions with [name_u]Axel[/name_u] and Sorron, who are insistent anything their mom tries needs to be tested by them too [and flexibility is absolutely something every good superhero needs to possess, patience is secondary].
Since welcoming her youngest, Elvi’s a little uncertain about having another baby, just because she doesn’t want to risk a fourth child missing time or her sons and daughter feeling they have to fight for time and attention. Thankfully, her husband shares these opinions - and it’s actually why [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] is more forgiving of her sister’s attitude. She knows her brother-in-law has made somewhat unfair requests regarding their family [he’s strict they’ll only have one baby and so their daughter is seemingly going to remain an only child; in spite of having claimed he was open to discussion consistently until his wife began asking], and this in turn increases her sister’s tendency to be blind to the antics her niece encourages. What remains between the family is manageable from Elvi’s perspective, however her increased strictness stems from school, where she doesn’t want her boys getting reputations as troublemakers and having to endure such labels going forwards - something to make her a little more fiery where fairness regarding blame is concerned.
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[name_u]Cali[/name_u] Seo-Jun [name_u]Lee[/name_u] (21) is Elvi’s younger sister. [name_m]Born[/name_m] when her sisters were teenagers, [name_u]Cali[/name_u] has a pretty good relationship with her sisters, albeit a little distant due to the age difference. She is a university student, majoring in marine biology. In her spare time, [name_u]Cali[/name_u] enjoys spending time with her dog, traveling with her friends, and volunteering with conservation groups in her area.
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Min-kyung [name_m]Chang[/name_m] (1 month) is Cali’s niece, younger sister of [name_m]Soren[/name_m] and [name_u]Axel[/name_u] and the daughter of [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] and her husband. The easiest going child by far, in spite of her infancy, Min-kyung is a calm baby who only is unsettled when parted from either of her parents for too long. Being fawned over by her brothers’ is definitely something to make the infant livelier though, and she’s almost always laughing or smiling in their presence. Min-kyung hasn’t received a nickname yet as, like with her brothers before her, [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] and her husband want their daughter to have a say in what she goes by. This hasn’t stopped her getting an unofficial nickname of ‘Miniature’ by her dad though, as he swears she looks just like [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] did as a baby based on photos the Lee’s have scrapbooked.
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In-soo " [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] " [name_m]Chang[/name_m] (31) is [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] 's husband and the father of [name_u]Axel[/name_u] , [name_m]Soren[/name_m] and Min-kyung , whom he calls either Miniature or just [name_f]Minnie[/name_f] (and although he knows his wife wants the girl to choose what she’s gonna go by in the future, [name_f]Minnie[/name_f] is slowly becoming her main nickname around the house organically).
[name_u]Indiana[/name_u] 's [name_f]English[/name_f] name was chosen by his father who loved [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] [name_m]Jones[/name_m] movies and other adventure-themed movies and books. [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] himself is quite the adventurous guy, being the Enterpreneur (ESTP) personality type in the MBTI chart. His favourite things to do with the children is to play sports together but he isn’t the one to encourage a structure into it or convince [name_m]Soren[/name_m] and [name_u]Axel[/name_u] to join a volleyball club - as long as they get what the ball is for , [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] feels like they can take action and just play whenever. [name_u]Axel[/name_u] is someone who always brings the most amazing , moving models of the planetary system because of [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] 's hands-on approach to the children’s work and activities - this is not to say he does things for them, but is always more than happy to actively help.
He was a proffesional volleyball player all throughout highschool and college - however, he didn’t meet the draft requirements for a proffesionall volleyball team and so went with the career path that he actually majored in outside of sports and was able to afford due to an athelete scholarship. He majored in Mathematics and became a middle school math teacher. The teens in his class adore him for being fun-loving, allowing students to fidget or even play music on headphones while they do worksheets ,and always decorating the class with colorful paper decorations , figurines and other DYI stuff while making sure numbers and learning are still involved in a fun way. Him and [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] met at an on-line forum for young teachers. While in high s school and college [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] was a little bit of a playboy , he admits that having the thrill of an on-line relationshop with [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] kept him excited for getting to know her more and more and that’s how he stayed faithful to her despite the distance that was between them. [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] agreeed on a date and they went kayaking which was a nice surprise for her and a stark contrast to movie nights or restaurant dinners which were becoming boring for the woman hopeful for a more electrifying relationship. [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] and [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] hit it off and she actually keeps hkm grounded by doing yoga with him and getting a healthy dosage of mindfulness and meditation in their couple-schedule. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though moving in together was a spontanous decision and the couple lived like that for two years before [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] proposed (being famous for his indecision when it comes to serious commitment) , [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] was proud of “taming her tiger” as she refers to it. While [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] is very much on board with having another baby , he admits he would like to adopt this time - as he knows that there are many children in dire situations who could use a loving home and hopes that maybe the lack of a pregnancy and childbirth process could convince [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] to enlarge the family. When it comes to [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] 's conflict with her sister concerning [name_u]Axel[/name_u] and [name_m]Soren[/name_m] 's cousin leading them into trouble , [name_u]Indiana[/name_u] knows he must stay silent or he might lose control and get very angry. Much like his wife, he doesn’t want his boys to have negative labels attached to them and feels very strongly about this. He, however, really approves of [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] 's other sister [name_u]Cali[/name_u] , who he thinks is a wonderful aunt and an enthusiastic, young soul who reminds him of his own university days.
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[name_f]Saija[/name_f] Da-Eun Banton (nee Lee) [36] is Indiana’s sister-in-law and eldest sister of [name_f]Elvi[/name_f] and [name_u]Cali[/name_u], pictured here in a photo with her daughter [name_f]Raina[/name_f] Eun-Jeong ‘E.J.’ Banton [3] when she was a few months old. E.J. is now a the rowdy ‘naughty kid leader’ that’s been influencing her cousins, [name_m]Soren[/name_m] and [name_u]Axel[/name_u], and probably [name_f]Minnie[/name_f] soon enough once the baby girl is a little older. It’s this ‘chaotic’ behavior that her father’s been citing as the reason that he and [name_f]Saija[/name_f] shouldn’t have anymore children despite her repeated mentions of wanting multiple children all through their time spent dating and marriage.
She enjoyed growing up with sisters and would love for E.J. to have the same experience, while getting into trouble with her cousins is fun [name_f]Saija[/name_f] knows that it’s not the same. She also believes that there’s another reason that her husband is being reserved about having another baby that he just won’t tell her for some reason. It’s starting to nag at her terribly but she also wants to respect his privacy and doesn’t know what to do about the whole situation. Both her sisters have made good sounding boards for her as well as just listening ears for when she needs a moment to vent. [name_f]Saija[/name_f] wants to keep her marriage intact but also knows that she would feel as though something would be missing from her life should they stop at just one child, however she does love their little ‘threenager’ more than life itself.
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cw: relative in prison, parental death
[name_u]Tyler[/name_u] " T.C." [name_m]Cyrus[/name_m] Banton (36) is Saija’s husband and E.J’s father, whose remaining staunch in his assertion he feels one child is enough for the couple. In spite of working long hours as a civil engineer, he’s an absolutely devoted parent to his daughter - even weathering her rebellions and insistence that “no” is the greatest response to absolutely everything she’s asked or told - which creates more confusion for [name_f]Saija[/name_f] and her sisters’ when he repeats his insistence he doesn’t want to have any more children. There haven’t been rows about this - helped by the fact both [name_f]Saija[/name_f] and T.C. have very even temperaments, so their most intense discussions are comparable to debates rather than arguments - but divulging his reasoning causes T.C. a lot of anxiety, thanks to not just how his wife will react, but also her family and his extended relatives.
Having been raised by loving foster parents - who T.C’s still close to, in spite of not legally being adopted - it’s actually the remnants of his biological family thst cause T.C. so much cause for concern. His older half-brother - who shares the same mother with him - has frequently been embroiled in legal trouble, and currently is serving a 15 year sentence for robbery, the latest in a string of offences that began shortly after they were separated upon being taken into state care. T.C. feels the route of his brother’s spiral was being overlooked due to the amount of kids his only long-term foster mother took on, and doesn’t want E.J. to ever feel she has to act out for attention or recognition in the manner his brother did.
On occasion the brother’s exchanged letters or phone calls, but since welcoming his child, T.C. finds him harder to talk to, as there’s a bitterness that leads to exhaustion when the passive aggressive digs begin. In the early stages of his relationship, T.C. was prone to feeling his background burdened [name_f]Saija[/name_f] to a degree - losing his mother while young to septicaemia, then seeing his only sibling go on a downward spiral - however she assured him this would never be the case. Still, he worries about projection, and feels that could be construed if he went into detail about why he’s so nervous about having any more children. His foster mom - or granny as E.J. calls her - is the only person currently aware of this fear, and she’s doing her best to convince T.C. to fully explain things to [name_f]Saija[/name_f], as she’s confident they’d never make the same mistakes with their family.
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[name_f]Seoli[/name_f] Yeon (67) is T.C.’s foster mother, who’s also of [name_u]South[/name_u] Korean descent; having a sense of knowledge to the culture of the other Koreans. She’s taken on other children throughout her life but she still remains in touch with who she’s fostered. She’s currently fostering a teenager who lives with her. [name_f]Seoli[/name_f] has been called many nicknames by her fostered children and is supportive of however they want to refer to her. She’s been the most supportive on T.C’s honest relationship with [name_f]Saija[/name_f] and the couple’s daughter E.J. She’s also well aware of the discomfort T.C. feels about his imprisoned brother. [name_f]Seoli[/name_f] wishes she was more aware of this before the imprisonment and doesn’t know how to help him now that he’s in prison for 15 years. She’s done an exemplary job helping T.C. and [name_f]Saija[/name_f] because she really supports the marriage and finds them amazing lovers and parents.
[name_f]Seoli[/name_f] currently works at a community college teaching students childhood development. Many of her students are parents or trying to be parents. Some of them don’t want kids right now but are open in the future. Others simply want to take on a role that works with kids. She’s done units on the first year of a baby’s growth and her last unit of her class is how to raise an adolescent to prepare them for their adulthood independence. Ms. Yeon has a very high success rate with her class, with several students passing. Her quizzes aren’t hard either and she focuses on making her students learn rather than stressing them. [name_f]Seoli[/name_f] loves her job and she loves fostering children, having no desire to leave either of these passions. She comes from a family with a good longevity, with nobody under 70 dying in the past 50 years and nobody under 80 dying in the past 20 years. She keeps a healthy lifestyle and even though her foster children aren’t biologically related to her, she still kept them in great health.
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tw: unstable adolescence, referenced child abuse
[name_f]Kathryn[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Kat[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Henrietta[/name_f] McKay [33] and [name_u]Henry[/name_u] [name_m]Anthoni[/name_m] McKay [18] are two former foster kids of [name_f]Seoli[/name_f], though she was technically only fostering [name_f]Kat[/name_f]. She was removed from her biological parents when she was just 10 years old after a neighbor called the cops when her father was screaming at her mother so loud. It was the eighth or ninth time the police had been called on her family, just that month, as her father was physically abusive and often fought with [name_f]Kat[/name_f] and her mother, who had undiagnosed Borderline Personality Disorder many nights of the week. Finally he was arrested, later sentenced to multiple years in prison, and [name_f]Kat[/name_f] was taken into custody of the state. For the next few years she bounced around from home to home, hoping that her mother would eventually become stable enough to let her come back home, but it just never happened and eventually a judge ordered termination of parental rights.
Feeling unwanted left her seeking attention in many less than healthy ways as she moved around from place to place. Eventually at the age of 15, she became pregnant by senior at her high school. Shortly after he left for college and abandoned her without any help. Scared that her foster parents would throw her out for being pregnant, she kept it a secret and managed to avoid them finding out for quick a while. She was actually around five months pregnant and already showing by the time it was revealed. Her foster mom thought that [name_f]Kat[/name_f] was in the bathroom taking a shower since she could hear the water running, but [name_f]Kat[/name_f], who was seconds away from stepping into the running water, had actually quickly run back to her room to grab a towel that she forgot. When she stepped into the bedroom her foster mom was in there putting away from clean clothes and of course noticed Kat’s bump.
Later that night she and her foster parents had a deep conversation, finding that her worst fears had come true when they informed her that while they cared for her intensely, they simply did not feel as if they were capable of fostering a pregnant teen, and of course later on, a newborn. So they requested that their social worker find a new placement for [name_f]Kat[/name_f]. She was devastated at the time, but would later learn that she was about to enter the best foster placement she’d ever been in.
[name_f]Seoli[/name_f] was kind and welcoming to her. In the room she’d set up for [name_f]Kat[/name_f] she’d even gone ahead and placed a bedside bassinet for the baby. While she had initially entered the home with reservations about getting thrown out again, the small gesture melted the walls she had put up and she settled into the home with ease. [name_f]Seoli[/name_f] was very supportive of her single parenthood journey, she was the one who helped [name_f]Kat[/name_f] name her son as well. As she neared her due date and began considering names and expressed to her foster mom one night that she liked the idea of masculinizing her middle name and using it, though she worried that it was a little silly. [name_f]Seoli[/name_f] instead encouraged it, thinking the name was beautiful as well as mentioning “Why not pay a little tribute to yourself? You deserve it.”
She gave birth shortly after her 16th birthday and with the help of her new support system, she was able to graduate high school with honors and the superlative of ‘Most Likely to Become President.’ [name_f]Kat[/name_f] formed close bonds with the other kids in Seoli’s home as well, T.C. included although she left the home to go to college after spending 3 years in the house together. She majored in chemical technology and currently works in a lab. Raising [name_u]Henry[/name_u] while single was much less challenging than she anticipated since Seoli’s home was always open for her to come back to visit if she needed a little bit of motivation, and she was always just a phone call away even if she couldn’t come see her in person.
In terms of dating, she hasn’t really done much in that arena. She’s been too busy with work and [name_u]Henry[/name_u], although with [name_u]Henry[/name_u] about to jet off to college himself, she’s beginning to open her mind up to that idea just slightly. In fact, there’s a co-worker that just started working at her lab that’s caught her eye.
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[name_u]Leyton[/name_u] [name_u]Douglas[/name_u] Fennick (32) is the co-worker Kat’s noticed. He’s not just new in his position at the lab but a fresh face to the local area, having moved from [name_m]Baltimore[/name_m] to follow his parents, something unsurprising as he’s their only child, who’s always maintained a strong bond with them [even after a cringey teenage rebellion [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] would rather not mention, and which his dad finds the most hilarious thing]. This hasn’t been too hard on [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] though, as he’s someone who finds conversation easy to slip into, and with his colleagues this has proved no different, easing into the work culture without too much resistance. Kat’s someone he became familiar with quickly as their shifts usually line up the most, and Leyton’s someone who’ll always make an effort to be friendly…unless it’s clear she has something on her mind and shouldn’t be disturbed.
The pair have talked mostly about being single parents. [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] has a 7-year-old daughter from his previous relationship, having taken sole custody of her when his ex confessed she wasn’t able to care for a child, and that she didn’t feel remaining involved would be healthy [fearing resentment might build, in a mirror of how her own mother viewed her]. While Leyton’s been clear if their daughter wants a relationship, he will reach out once more, but for now, she’s happy with her dad, who absolutely cherishes and dotes upon her. He hasn’t dated since she was born, as between finishing his studies and applying for lab jobs, [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] knew any relationship would end quickly, as he just wouldn’t be able to give a partner the time they want and deserve. The other thing is that [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] struggled to get over his ex, as while she was a complex woman who his parents felt wasn’t the best partner - she often pulled their son into drama regarding her extended family, people who are permanently squabbling - he loved her dearly, and the shock of her reaction to pregnancy wasn’t something he ever imagined.
It did lead to him cursing his own naivety [not that anyone thought this was fair], and [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] knows that introducing a maternal figure to his daughter won’t be easy. One of his close friends has encouraged him to talk to [name_f]Kat[/name_f] about this - as she’s someone who’s possibly encountered the opposite issue - but he’s a little apprehensive. He really admires her, and doesn’t want to drag a new colleague into his interpersonal complexities, mirroring his ex and her family stuff. Still, she’s someone he naturally feels at ease around - [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] can resist the urge to worry about whatever joke he’s made when talking to her [the curse of being unfunny has haunted him since witnessing a friend bomb at a school talent show] - and honestly, any excuse for them to just hang out would be nice…
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[name_f]Chione[/name_f] [name_f]Elsabeth[/name_f] Fennick (7) is Leyton’s 7-year-old daughter who doesnt really care for her mother given she doesn’t quite understand in her perspective. [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] has tried not to say anything bad about her, even if [name_f]Chione[/name_f] does, just to keep her life less negative. [name_f]Chione[/name_f] can feel strongly about people she likes or dislikes, especially since she’s currently in a class with a teacher she doesn’t like. She loved her past teachers but finds this one very snooty and horrible at engaging the class, then getting mad when the class can’t follow along. [name_f]Chione[/name_f] still happens to have some changes in her opinions although this is mostly on kids rather than adults, and there’s some kids she plays with on the playground whom she used to not get along with. About a possibility of a new maternal figure, she actually wouldn’t mind, seeing that she feels like her mother isn’t really her parent anymore. She’d be fine as long as this figure is more active than her biological mother. But she hates the idea of sudden changes and prefers something more gradual. She loves Leyton’s friend for this reason and finds her so nice and a great person for [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] to be friends with. [name_f]Chione[/name_f] always wants the best for her father and loves anyone who makes him happy as long as she doesn’t fear they have “bad intentions”. Also, when [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] is unhappy, [name_f]Chione[/name_f] always likes to give him flowers and little goodies just to make her father’s day a little brighter!
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[name_f]Vespera[/name_f] [name_u]Zoe[/name_u] Shyvers (8) is Chione’s best friend, who tends to give her advice about weathering the difficulties of life. Currently that focuses on Chione’s snobbish teacher, who also taught [name_f]Vespera[/name_f] the prior year, and the experience was unfortunately similar. [name_f]Vespera[/name_f] became a particularly loathed pupil for the teacher in question, as she wasn’t afraid of questioning authority, and at one point her parents were called to the school, culminating in her being moved classes, as the headteacher recognised [name_f]Vespera[/name_f] wasn’t acting maliciously (or even doing anything outrageous), but he didn’t want to subject a child to a petty vendetta.
The two friends met through their parents: the Shyvers’ have been long term friends of Leyton’s, specifically Vespera’s mom, who met [name_u]Leyton[/name_u] when they were both in middle school. There was never any hint of romance for them, in spite of their relationship going back so far, and Vespera’s fierce side becomes especially pronounced when someone questions the nature of that relationship. She has a sister of her own, however she’s only just turned 2, meaning [name_f]Vespera[/name_f] considered [name_f]Chione[/name_f] the first sibling in her life, and this hasn’t fizzled out since that birth; although as she’s matured, Vespera’s come round more to playing with her sister, hoping she’ll develop the same bravery.
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Tw for chronic illness ig
[name_f]Dayla[/name_f] [name_f]Elizabeth[/name_f] [name_u]March[/name_u] (7) is a girl in [name_f]Vespera[/name_f] and Chione’s class who sits in the back of the class. She is very quiet, and most of the time people don’t even notice she’s there. She is most known for her frequent absences from school, and her desk is more often empty than full.
This isn’t because [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] doesn’t care about school or want to learn, quite the obvious. She loves learning and finding out new information. The truth is, and this is something she tries to keep from her peers, is that [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] is very sick with a lung condition called cystic fibrosis. She is often in the hospital or at home in bed, too sick to come to school. When she is able to make it, however, [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] loves it, even if none of the other kids want to talk to her out of fear of catching her illness. The children don’t exactly bully her, but also don’t go out of their way to include her in their games.
[name_f]Dayla[/name_f] is alright with this though, mostly preferring to play by herself anyway. She loves school for her teachers, as well as the class pet, a hamster named [name_u]Paxton[/name_u], who [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] is in charge of feeding. [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] loves animals, and wants to learn as much about them as she can.
Coming from a huge family, [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] is the 3rd youngest, her younger sisters being 5 and 1 and her two brothers being older than her. Her brother who is closest in age to her, loves to roughhouse a lot but he knows he has to be careful to not hurt [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] or cause her to have an attack.
[name_f]Dayla[/name_f] is a bit of a tomboy and is on the baseball team at her school, where the other kids actually do enjoy having her around as she is very good at hitting the ball and is a fast runner. It is getting harder though, as her illness is making her unable to run as far of a distance without going into a coughing fit, which does make [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] a bit sad.
Despite her troubles, [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] really does try to make the best out of life. As her parents were upfront with her telling her that she might not be able to do what some of the other kids do all the time, [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] refuses to let her sickness get her down. She wants to work with animals as well as be a professional baseball player, and she doesn’t plan on letting anything get in her way.
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[name_f]Gallia[/name_f] " [name_f]Gala[/name_f] " [name_f]Sophie[/name_f] [name_u]March[/name_u] (1) is the youngest sibling of [name_f]Daya[/name_f] and a surprise baby for their parents. Following the birth of their second daughter, the March’s assumed that would be their final pregnancy, but then [name_f]Gala[/name_f] was conceived, a few months before Mrs March’s 39th birthday! Although it was a shock to be sure, they were prepared to accomodate another child, and to a degree, the gap in between [name_f]Gala[/name_f] and her now 5-year-old sister was a blessing, as it gave her parents less strain from their older children, who weren’t quite as dependant on them.
The person Gala’s closest to is definitely the eldest of all the siblings, her 14-year-old brother who insists on doting upon and playing games with her constantly. [name_f]Gala[/name_f] always brightens the second he gets back from school, and their parents find the two’s bond ridiculously sweet, not that they hide this sentiment from anyone. In another sense, Gala’s restrictions - as the infant - also allow for some relief for [name_f]Dayla[/name_f], as it makes her feel less alone in what limits she faces, although she’s bracing herself for when this changes and Gala’s allowed more freedoms her health won’t put the breaks on.
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[name_f]Malaya[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Maia[/name_f] ’ [name_f]Georgia[/name_f] [name_u]March[/name_u] (5) is the middle of the sisters’ and the girly-girl to Dayla’s tomboy. Princesses, tea parties and drawing with her pink pencils and pens are the best activities in the world for [name_f]Maia[/name_f]. She has an impressive collection of Barbie’s and has renamed most of them after gemstones, as her dad loves to affectionately call [name_f]Maia[/name_f] a magpie thanks to how she loves all that glitters and shimmers. Whenever she makes a birthday card for a family member, it’s weighed down by all the sparkling details she has to add.
While their interests might differ, she’s very encouraging of [name_f]Dayla[/name_f], be it baseball or defying expectations thanks to her cystic fibrosis, and often their parents have to stop [name_f]Maia[/name_f] bursting into her sister’s room to check on her or offer to tell a story to cheer her up when Dayla’s having to rest. Rough-housing really isn’t something [name_f]Maia[/name_f] likes though, and she’s forbidden her 11 year old brother from trying it with her, or else she’ll scream the house down (and Maia’s very good at shrieking, as Halloween’s proven!).
Something [name_f]Maia[/name_f] doesn’t quite get, thanks to her age, is their social differences, as she’s got a whole pack of friends she runs around with: some from school, another girl who lives on the same street as them, and then there’s the kids she met through ballet classes. [name_f]Maia[/name_f] has offered to try and find some friends for [name_f]Dayla[/name_f], but their mom managed to talk her out of this, as while she knows her daughter means nothing but the best, it could hurt the feelings of her eldest girl, who doesn’t want to feel diminished.
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[name_u]Azariah[/name_u] ‘ [name_u]Aza[/name_u] ‘ [name_m]Kellen[/name_m] [name_u]March[/name_u] (11) is the second-eldest [name_u]March[/name_u] child, the geek of the family. He loves STEM especially in technology and he is a fan of robots and other artificial intelligence. He has a knack of messing with [name_f]Maia[/name_f] from time to time, acting like an “evil robot” for her but he’s learned she’s gotten quite the feisty side to her! Truthfully [name_u]Aza[/name_u] loves robots and doesn’t like to see them villainised but he’ll pretend just for [name_f]Maia[/name_f] - and if there’s ever a battle of intelligence between humans and robots, he may end up helping the robots.
Although [name_u]Aza[/name_u] insists he’s a geek and not a nerd, stating the later is “too much of a school fool”, he still really supports smart people. He knows [name_f]Maia[/name_f] has a “nerd” friend who is obsessed with trivia and finds her still a cool person. He finds [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] a smart person and her doctors to be very intelligent with treating her, which he respects immensely. He was also surprised when his mother’s doctor told her she was pregnant with [name_f]Gala[/name_f], since he had no idea he was getting another sibling, but immediately that turned the family excited for her. He currently shares a room with his older 14-year-old brother, something that happened after his old room became a nursery for [name_f]Gala[/name_f]. [name_u]Aza[/name_u] misses his old room but takes it pretty well although he’s not all too pleased about the new rule, “The computer cannot come to bed.” He and his family laugh that this rule even exists, knowing it’s purely a “Aza thing” as to why that new rule was implemented.
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[name_m]Ivo[/name_m] [name_m]Samuel[/name_m] [name_u]March[/name_u] (14) is the eldest of the 5 siblings and the third-in-command where family authority’s concerned: not that his siblings openly acknowledge this in front of him. When he isn’t spending time with his youngest sister or stopping [name_u]Aza[/name_u] and [name_f]Maia[/name_f] bickering about robots, [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] tends to prefer being outdoors. Camping’s his favourite birthday treat, and he’s also avid about hiking and wild swimming, being in awe of natural environments. For his most recent birthday, his parents got him rock climbing lessons, and Ivo’s quickly taken to this, not just having a talent but a naturally occurring passion.
In his friend group, Ivo’s the one with the largest family, followed by one of his best friends, who’s the eldest of 4 kids. They usually have sleepovers at their other closest friend’s house: an only child, so there’s plenty of space for them to discuss tween-centric matters. The March’s have hosted gatherings for Ivo’s friends, however since he and [name_u]Aza[/name_u] began sharing a room, this stopped, as they don’t want their younger son feeling awkward or pushed out when the older boys gather.
They’re currently preparing to convert the attic into a bedroom, and [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] and [name_u]Aza[/name_u] are currently debating who’ll get it, so the boys have more space, but this is going to take a while to get going, as they need all their children to be settled before modifying the home. This has made [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] consider more about his own future, and he’s told his dad he wants to live somewhere ecologically sound, preferably close to a national park or forest, where he can explore nature freely and easily.
Something only his mom’s aware of though, is that he has a bit of a crush starting to blossom on one of his classmates. They recently came out as genderfluid, primarily using they pronouns, and Ivo’s not just impressed by their bravery in their identity, but also how they express themselves with so much eloquence: maturity is the greatest thing imaginable at his age after all. He has considered asking them to hang out sometime, however he doesn’t know how they might react to the constant questions of his siblings, who insist on getting to know everyone their big brother hangs out with.
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[name_u]Cana[/name_u] [name_m]Rémy[/name_m] [McConnel] [name_u]March[/name_u] (40) is [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] and his siblings’ father and the husband to Ms. [name_u]March[/name_u]. Both of them changed surnames after marriage to [name_u]March[/name_u] before having their children. Since Ivo’s a teen, [name_u]Cana[/name_u] has navigated the new changes of raising a teenager. He’s not the type of parent to be bothered by that. After all, as a teenager, [name_u]Cana[/name_u] was blamed for everything. He knows [name_m]Ivo[/name_m] and [name_u]Aza[/name_u] are excited to get their own rooms soon, and he and his wife are working on completing the attic into a usable bedroom. [name_u]Cana[/name_u] knows [name_u]Aza[/name_u] has a roughhousing streak underneath his geeky persona, and he’s grateful for [name_f]Gala[/name_f] for preventing it from getting too far. He shares Ivo’s love for nature and ecologically preserved land. He knows about Ivo’s friendship with his classmate, but only his wife knows about the budding romance. He also knows everything about Maia’s friends given how much positivity she uses when talking about them.
[name_u]Cana[/name_u] has found his daughter [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] a fighter and strong individual given her battles with cystic fibrosis. He knows [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] deserves to be happy and doesn’t feel personally worried if she’s not socialising with the other kids - she has bigger things to worry about. [name_u]Cana[/name_u] wasn’t very social growing up and while he’s much more social now, his grandparents constantly pried into Cana’s aloof nature like he would grow up and become “a psycho killer” because they felt his lack of socialising was a lack of human empathy. [name_u]Cana[/name_u] finds this completely ridiculous, given he ended up being a father of five. In fact, his career is an illustrator for children’s books, and he lives life very happy. [name_u]Cana[/name_u] and his wife spread positivity but they never spread “toxic positivity” and they want their children, especially [name_f]Dayla[/name_f], to know that it’s okay to feel upset and okay to not put on a mask of pretending to be happy. [name_u]Cana[/name_u] actually thinks his daugher [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] is stronger by how real of an individual she is while instilling this in all his children, because they all deserve to be loved in the family.
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[name_f]Serena[/name_f] [name_f]Diane[/name_f] [name_u]March[/name_u] (40) is Cana’s wife and the mother to [name_m]Ivo[/name_m], [name_u]Aza[/name_u], [name_f]Dayla[/name_f], [name_f]Maia[/name_f] and [name_f]Gala[/name_f]. She tries her best to give all her children the attention they deserve and doesn’t play favourites. [name_m]Even[/name_m] when [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] goes through her health scares, she works to make sure [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] and her other children are happy. She was worried at first when [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] first said she wanted to play baseball. She didn’t know if she could handle all the fast running, but [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] begged and [name_u]Cana[/name_u] told her it would be best for her to meet other kids this way. Turns out [name_f]Dayla[/name_f] is great at baseball, but does have to take breaks for her health.
[name_f]Serena[/name_f] also makes time for her husband, going out on dates and having the oldest son watch his siblings, but tries not to parentify him and if he feels too tired one day the couple will have a friend watch their kids. She works hard to give her kids an outlet for their interests, and while she doesn’t play favourites, she loves that [name_f]Maia[/name_f] likes to be girly, dressing her up in dresses and doing her hair. [name_f]Serena[/name_f] supports [name_u]Aza[/name_u] in his maths and technological abilities and is impressed by his skill. She loves when the family goes camping for Ivo’s birthday, and it’s quickly become one of her favourite past times as well. Overall, the family has their struggles, but they do their best to get through it.
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[name_m]Lucas[/name_m] [name_u]Alijah[/name_u] [name_u]March[/name_u] (32) is Serena’s younger brother, who works as an environmental scientist.
[name_m]Lucas[/name_m] is an adventurous and passionate individual who has a deep love for the environment and the great outdoors. As an environmental scientist, he is dedicated to preserving and protecting nature. [name_m]Lucas[/name_m] possesses a strong sense of wanderlust and is always seeking new adventures. He is outgoing, charismatic, and has a natural ability to connect with people from all walks of life. [name_m]Lucas[/name_m] has a playful and light-hearted nature, often infusing humour into everyday situations. He values authenticity and strives to live a meaningful and sustainable lifestyle.
Lucas’s love for nature extends beyond his work. He enjoys hiking, camping, and rock climbing, often immersing himself in breathtaking natural landscapes. He is an avid traveller and has a bucket list of destinations he wants to explore. [name_m]Lucas[/name_m] also has a keen interest in wildlife photography, capturing the beauty of nature through his lens. He actively participates in local conservation efforts and volunteers his time to educate others about environmental sustainability.
[name_m]Lucas[/name_m] and [name_f]Serena[/name_f] share a close and supportive sibling bond. Despite the age difference, they have always been there for each other. [name_m]Lucas[/name_m] admires Serena’s accomplishments and appreciates her grounded and responsible nature. They have shared many adventures together, exploring national parks, embarking on hiking trips, and engaging in various outdoor activities. [name_m]Lucas[/name_m] often seeks Serena’s advice and wisdom, valuing her insights and perspective. They have a strong sense of loyalty and are each other’s confidants, supporting one another through life’s challenges and celebrating each other’s successes. Their bond is characterized by shared values, mutual respect, and an unbreakable sibling connection.
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