Create a family with a twist (I'm sorry)

I’m aware we have a lot of these already but I really wanted to make a new for the new Year, and I liked this character act and felt he deserved his own game.

If you’re new and want to join, basically you just make a character who’s related to the character I created below. It can be friend, family, or anything. I gave some possibilities in the bio too.


This is [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] [name_u]Mikah[/name_u] [name_m]Panos[/name_m] (26). [name_m]Born[/name_m] in Sotira, [name_u]Cyprus[/name_u], Dimitri’s birth name is Dimtris Makridakis Panagiotopoulos. He knows this is an exceptionally long name and although a common name in [name_u]Cyprus[/name_u], he knows people in Delaware, where he currently resides, would never be able to pronounce it, and most likely make fun of him.

He is a man of many complexities, a mysterious individual who not many people actually know or understand. On the outside, he often uses his beautiful, unique features to his advantage. He is a consecutive flirt, picking up any girl or guy he can get his hands on. He typically is drawn to the masculine side of the population, but he will occasionally pick up a woman if the opportunity arises.

He is extremely charming on the outside, and a lot of people are drawn to him because of his attractive appearance. Deep inside though, there is a darker aspect to him that he tends to hide from people. Only his family who are still in [name_u]Cyprus[/name_u] as well as his best friend who moved to [name_u]America[/name_u] with him know of this side.

Moving to [name_u]America[/name_u] to get away the suppressed feeling of living in the small country of [name_u]Cyprus[/name_u], [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] has a dark side to him. If you ask people close to him, they will tell you his moods shift randomly and sporadically. One day he will be calm, laid-back and relaxed, but then the next day or a few hours later he will be angry and combative with seemingly no cause. This previously mentioned best friend who he lives with, tries to get him to go to a doctor, but [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] swears he will never do that. Why would he? When asked, he always just says, “why would I want to go through the excessive process of seeing a doctor? I’m fine, and going to those will simply destroy my reputation.”

Working as a personal trainer for people who have a desire to get in shape, [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] has to mask his entire personality the entire day and he puts on a face of charming charisma. He describes it as flipping a switch, putting on a role, acting in a play. When he’s working or around others, he puts himself entirely in the role of a charismatic Greek stud. Sometimes, he takes this persona home to his roommate. Other times, he takes all the stress of having to pretend out on her. He always feels bad for it afterwards but he isn’t sure how to apologize, so he often acts like it didn’t happen and tries to make up for it in ways that are opposite of apologizing.

It is getting harder for him to pretend everyday, as he feels himself snapping. However, he still doesn’t want to get help. He doesn’t want to be a bad person, though he is aware on some level his behavior isn’t always the best. The truth is, [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] has undiagnosed mental health issues and would probably benefit from some kind of therapy and medication. He wishes he could but the reality is that he can’t always control his behavior, but he’s still extremely hesitant and skeptical towards getting help. Perhaps one day something will trigger him enough for him to seek help, but it isn’t happening yet.

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tw: foster care, roommate with undiagnosed mental illness

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] [name_f]Elspeth[/name_f] [name_m]Watkins[/name_m] (24) is Dimitri’s roommate, although she might not be for long. They’ve been sharing an apartment for two years now, ever since [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] graduated college. She grew up in foster care but aged out of the system without getting adopted, so she had no family to lean on. [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] has been looking for roommate listings off and on for a while now. She can’t stand [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] taking out his frustrations on her, nitpicking at everything, and then pretending like it never happened. She’d be more receptive to staying if he would just go see a doctor but since he won’t, [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] has decided she can’t room with him anymore. Her best friend is about to move out of her parents’ place and get an apartment so she and [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] have decided to room together. She doesn’t want to leave [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] floundering, though, and plans to tell him soon so he has enough time to find another roommate. [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] does feel bad for him and hopes things will get better but she can’t keep subjecting herself to his mood swings.

[name_f]Tessa[/name_f] works as a gardener at a friend’s gardening business. They met while [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] was in college and needed a part time job, now she works full time, overseeing a lot of the business now that her friend’s getting up in years. She loves working outdoors and hopes that one day she’ll have her own house where she can grow an absolutely gorgeous garden. [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] is very close with three of her coworkers who she often works with and has recently been asked out by one of them. She had been completely blindsided when he asked, not even dreaming that he liked her in that way. She’d been quick to accept and their first date to a flower show went really well. Despite her job taking up a lot of her time, which she doesn’t mind since gardening is her passion, [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] makes an effort to volunteer at many nonprofits, especially those relating to orphans. She knows that eventually she’d like to adopt and give someone the home that she’d wanted as a kid.

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[name_f]Judy[/name_f] [name_f]Pamela[/name_f] [name_m]Lutz[/name_m] (64) is Tessa’s boss and the owner of the garden shop and business. [name_f]Judy[/name_f] is getting up in years and is very prepared to pass the business down to [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] if she wants it, which has actually caused some tension in her family – but, there’s always tension in Judy’s family. [name_f]Judy[/name_f] had her only daughter in her 30s, and was never able to have another child. She and [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] actually met because [name_f]Judy[/name_f] adopted three children a few years back, who are now 12, 10, & 6. The youngest of Judy’s children is the same age as her biological daughter’s eldest child, and Judy’s eldest granddaughter. Her daughter was very insistent that [name_f]Judy[/name_f] not adopt any children, but [name_f]Judy[/name_f] never got married and always wanted a big family. Her daughter doesn’t talk to Judy’s youngest children, and it’s very hurtful to [name_f]Judy[/name_f]. She loves all her kids, and she wants them to be close with each other. She and her eldest daughter had a plan to sell the garden store when [name_f]Judy[/name_f] retired so they could get some extra money, but when [name_f]Judy[/name_f] decided to pass the store to one of her employees, her daughter…wasn’t happy. [name_f]Judy[/name_f] is worried about her daughter and her awful husband, and especially her 2 grandchildren. She just hopes everything works out in the end – [name_f]Judy[/name_f] doesn’t like conflict.

[name_f]Judy[/name_f] has recently started seeing a man her age and she really likes him. He has three kids around her daughter’s age. She thinks that the reason her daughter is so hostile towards her younger siblings is because of the giant age gap, and the fact that she never had a sibling until her 20s. She hopes that her daughter can find the good in this situation but her stubborn behavior has never proved well in their lives.

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(tw: drugs and bad living conditions for young children, it’s not letting me spoiler but it’s the 3rd paragraph last sentence.)


[name_f]Tara[/name_f] [name_f]Delilah[/name_f] [name_m]Lutz[/name_m] (12) is one of Judy’s adopted children, and the oldest of the three. Being a young girl with autism and sensory issues, [name_f]Tara[/name_f] sometimes is bullied by her peers. She however, despite this, is acutely aware of the drama unfolding at her and the other adopted kid’s arrival. She knows in her heart that she wasn’t really wanted here. And she’d never tell the youngest sibling - who’s excited to actually be adopted - but [name_f]Tara[/name_f] believes they were only adopted into the family because [name_f]Judy[/name_f] wanted to cause drama, and doesn’t actually love them.

Her younger brother - who’s 10 - is also extremely mature for his age due to the kids moving around so much. He often will help [name_f]Tara[/name_f] with her sensory issues and panic attacks, something [name_f]Tara[/name_f] feels awful about, but the ten year old boy really doesn’t mind because [name_f]Tara[/name_f] will always help him with his homework if he needs it.

[name_f]Tara[/name_f] and her sibling’s life before being adopted was a sad one. They were taken away when [name_f]Tara[/name_f] was 7, her brother 5, and the youngest sibling - their sister - was only a year old because their living environment was unsafe for them. There was alcohol and other substances all around the trashy trailer that the kids lived in, as their parents were drug addicts. The youngest child was born addicted to drugs, and had to be detoxed.

These things are horrible, and not many people wanted to adopt 3 siblings who carry so much baggage, but [name_f]Judy[/name_f] did. It’s just that [name_f]Tara[/name_f] doesn’t think she can trust her, and feels uncomfortable with all the drama unfolding around her.

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tw: gambling addiction; poor relationship

[name_f]Deanne[/name_f] [name_u]Kimberly[/name_u] [Lutz] Churchwood (36) is Tara’s older sister and the eldest child of Judy’s four children, who’s quite a mysterious figure given her distance. When she is around, Deanne’s quiet, as for her perspective on the adoption, she doesn’t consider it fair or right to subject the three youngest Lutz’s to her thoughts on the matter. Her mother’s decision to adopt was very difficult for [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] to come to terms with. In many senses she felt replaced, and given her marital issues, it felt akin to a mark of failure.

Married to a former a gambling addict, Deanne’s weathered a lot. Although he’s managed to kick the habit, this is the major source of tension between the couple, offset by his moodswings. [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] knows he resents her for giving an ultimatum seven years ago - either he sought help or she walked away - however she refuses to entertain the thought of their children being subjected to the massive anxieties and uncertainty she was subjected to as money vanished to feed his habit. The fact Judy’s so conflict avoidant is also why [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] doesn’t confide in her much and believes she has to resolve things by herself, especially anything to do with her relationship.

This is another reason why she wasn’t sure about the adoption, as the needs of her siblings are naturally going to bring about conflict of some kind, and [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] worries how her mom will cope with this. Deanne’s boy drama in high school was something [name_f]Judy[/name_f] rather didn’t talk about, so the needs of children who’ve been through so much feels a whole challenge she doesn’t known her mother will respond well to.

Above all else, what’s paramount to [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] is protecting her own children from the family issues, and she’s forbidden her husband from arguing with her in front of them. The times he’s tried this, [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] just takes her son and daughter on an impromptu trip out, ignoring whatever he’s claiming now: it always follows the same trend though - that she refuses to let him have joys in his life [see: permitting the occasional gamble, which [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] knows is just a disaster waiting to happen]. She’s confided in her best friend about leaving now, but the uncertainties about support consistently cause [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] to pause.

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[name_u]Peregrine[/name_u] " [name_u]Perry[/name_u] " [name_u]Milo[/name_u] Churchwood (6) is Deanne’s son. He’s a lot quieter than his sister and sometimes likes his space but he still loves her and likes playing with her. [name_u]Perry[/name_u] is in first grade and really loves it. He’s doing well at school and making lots of friends. His favorite subject is science because he loves learning about the outdoors and animals. [name_u]Peregrine[/name_u] has asked his parents multiple times for a pet but they’ve always said it’s not the right time. He hopes they’ll change their mind eventually because he’d really like a cat. [name_u]Peregrine[/name_u] has noticed some tension between his parents, especially before [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] whisks him and his sister away on an outing. He finds it a little odd but doesn’t give it much thought because the rest of the time things seem to be fine. [name_u]Perry[/name_u] has only met his aunts and uncle a few times. He’s not sure what to make of them, but tries to be nice because his mom told him that they’ve had hard lives.

[name_u]Peregrine[/name_u] has two really good friends from school, one of which is the youngest of seven kids. [name_u]Perry[/name_u] doesn’t particularly like going over to that friend’s house because there’s always so much going on but he can tell the family is happy which he thinks is nice. He and his friends are very outdoorsy and love to play pretend. Their games are often filled with living under trees and surviving on plants. [name_u]Perry[/name_u] often has to be begged to come back inside on the evenings as he’d stay out all night if he could. [name_u]Peregrine[/name_u] recently learned to ride his bike and it’s one of his favorite things to do now. Since they live in a cul-de-sac and know the neighbors well, his mom lets him ride there by himself. He thinks that makes him grown up and he’s very happy about that.

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warning: death mentioned

[name_f]Lilias[/name_f] " [name_f]Lily[/name_f] " [name_u]Ruby[/name_u] Churchwood (4) is Perry’s sister and the baby of the family, which gifts her a degree of ignorance when it comes to the issues between her mom and dad. While [name_u]Perry[/name_u] can tell there’s more to the impromptu trips they take with their mom, [name_f]Lily[/name_f] just basks in the joy of the adventure: she wants to be a superhero after all, and this feels very close to becoming just that! It’s the siblings favourite game to play together too, even if [name_u]Perry[/name_u] doesn’t always get why his sister wants to wear pink for crime fighting.

Sometimes hearing about the relationships her friends have with their grandmother’s saddens [name_f]Lily[/name_f]: her dad’s mom passed away before she was born, and her granny’s a distant figure as it is. When she and [name_u]Perry[/name_u] see [name_f]Judy[/name_f] there’s usually not much one-on-one time as their aunts and uncle need things, so [name_f]Lily[/name_f] tends to just stick with her mom rather than experience disappointment. She’s very shy as it is around new people, so this creates further distance, even though [name_f]Lily[/name_f] would like to know her extended family more.

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Warning for deceased character, spouse abandonment with child involved, and aforementioned gambling.

[name_f]Amberley[/name_f] [name_f]Janice[/name_f] Churchwood (11 [name_f]April[/name_f] 1958 – 13 [name_u]June[/name_u] 2018, aged 60) was the paternal grandmother of [name_u]Perry[/name_u] and [name_f]Lily[/name_f] and single mother of Deanne’s husband. Despite her age, she had a sense of being shielded away from information regarding her son’s former gambling habit, given he never liked to tell her. He wasn’t ignoring her, he just knew she had several struggles of her own and didn’t want to include her into his struggles as well. [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] was thankfully alive to see her son kick the gambling addiction, which she was grateful for with what little information she knew, even though she falsely believed he kicked it earlier than he did, given his lie about quitting gambling the moment [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] first found out. [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] considers herself a single mother after her former husband walked out, although when he walked, he actually took their then 2-year-old son with him. He gave her no context and [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] had to find her husband and son on her own. Ultimately the two divorced and she got custody of their son, who didn’t understand what was going on. He was scared his father abruptly took him away from his mother but sad when his mother cut his father off. [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] had to be honest but sensitive to him although she agrees he deserved a much better childhood. To his credit, he had empathy for [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] and the role she was forced to play for the sake of the crumbling family.

[name_f]Amberley[/name_f] supported [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] when she married her son and credits [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] for keeping her children far more stable than [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] ever could. [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] often worries she has to apologise for her son, which also turns into her apologising for herself for how she believes she failed him. [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] worked in marketing and was one who cared about money a lot although she never asked or told anyone salaries, since she feels it’s none of her business. She knows it was hard to build up a life for her and her son, which may have brought on that gambling mentality. Admittedly she was guilty of being too distant on [name_u]Perry[/name_u] and [name_f]Lily[/name_f], even mistaking [name_f]Tara[/name_f] at first as one of Deanne’s children from a previous relationship. Which struck a chord with [name_f]Deanne[/name_f], [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] didn’t want to get angry with [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] but she felt this was a reminder of how far apart she is from her adoptive siblings. [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] would say that she lived life well despite what she was handed but that she’d be lying if she said she regretted nothing. She felt everyone involved in people’s lives played a role and she felt her role was not necessarily stable. She passed away at 60 after a short degenerative illness and had thought a lot about life after 60 prior to becoming ill, but made a sense of peace when she realised this wouldn’t happen. She did have a relatively small funeral with many people being co-workers and neighbours whom the [name_m]Lutz[/name_m] family may not have known. However [name_f]Deanne[/name_f], her husband, and an infant [name_u]Perry[/name_u] alongside a few Lutzes did attend out of respect. In her last days of life, [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] had always felt like she wished she made more of an impact but never had the chance to. However even if it didn’t happen like she wanted to then, she’d be hoping one day it would happen some day in the future. Something to look back at and respect.


@mynameis1 You never need to apologise! Don’t apologise! You’re awesome!

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tw: bad parenting, unhappy childhood

[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] [name_f]Annalise[/name_f] [name_u]Sullivan[/name_u] (26) was one of Amberley’s neighbors. She would often do chores for the older woman and enjoyed talking with her. [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] had become like a grandmother to [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]. They could talk about anything together and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] would come by when she needed an escape from her parents. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] was 19 when [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] died and that was one of the hardest things she’d ever had to deal with. She attended the funeral with her parents and older brother, who had also gotten to know [name_f]Amberley[/name_f]. Eliza’s home life was, to put it lightly, somewhat of a mess. Things had been relatively peaceful up until she was about ten and her parents’ relationship started to take a nosedive. They didn’t have full on arguments very often, it was mostly snide comments and passive aggressive behavior. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] hated all the tension which is part of the reason why she ended up spending a lot of time after school at Amberley’s house.

The other reason for her frequent escapes to Amberley’s is a touchy subject for her, even now. Her brother was practically a musical prodigy. By the time he was a teen he could play four instruments and was starting to compose his own music. His teachers, their parents, other relatives, everyone was so impressed by his skills. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] was and is still super proud of him but growing up with a really talented sibling was challenging at times. She often felt ordinary and inadequate in comparison to him, especially when she’d overhear people comparing her to her brother. Their parents did that a lot and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] felt like she was disappointing them since she’d never been amazing at anything. She’d always dabbled in different hobbies, never really finding anything that stuck. It took time and advice from [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] to realize that she was expecting too much of herself. She was trying to please her parents with perfection, to catch onto things quickly, like her brother did. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] managed to find something that she loves to do, which was art. She loves painting the most but is fond of sketching as well. It took her awhile to get good at it but she was patient and now she has clients to sell her paintings to and an agent who is setting up her first art show.

[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and her brother get along really well despite the way they were compared to one another. She knew it wasn’t his fault and he did try to get their parents to stop. He’s now a musician, composer, and singer with a very loyal fanbase, the most avid fans being his wife, kids, and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]. She’s now working on the cover art for his upcoming album and she’s super excited about it. She doesn’t talk to her parents much anymore, who got divorced five years ago. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] is honestly still confused as to why they stayed together for so long, especially after her brother told her that both their parents were having affairs during the marriage. She blames them completely for her tension filled childhood and the low self esteem she had for years. After moving out of her parents’ house following Amberley’s funeral, [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] enrolled in community college to take some art classes. She started getting therapy because she knew that in order to move forward she needed to make peace with her past.

[name_f]Eliza[/name_f] is engaged to the younger brother of Deanne’s best friend. Eliza’s soon to be sister-in-law was adamant about her and [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] meeting. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] had heard some about [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] from [name_f]Amberley[/name_f] but as that had been so many years ago, she hadn’t realized who it was she was meeting. It was an interesting connection and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] has become good friends with both women, despite them being a decade older than her. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and her fiancé are getting married in a week and she is over the moon. Her best friend, who’s been by her side since middle school, is going to be the maid of honor. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] did invite her parents to the wedding but her dad was upset that she didn’t invite his new wife and isn’t coming. Her mom is, though, and her brother thinks she’s trying to make amends. [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] isn’t sure what to think of that but feels that if her mom really does want to make an effort, she’ll hear her out.

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tw: neglect

[name_f]Orla[/name_f] [name_f]Marie[/name_f] Sullivan-Card (28) is Eliza’s sister-in-law, mother to two children and more recent source of support to the young woman, after appearing to be a bit of a distant figure. She wasn’t exactly approved of by the Sullivan’s when she began dating her now-husband, mostly because of her background, which led to the typical narrative of ‘not being good enough’ forming. Raised in a chaotic household, Orla’s parents were interested in partying first and foremost, with parenting being an occasional pastime they dipped into when they felt like it.

A few months after her eighth birthday, [name_f]Orla[/name_f] was removed from her parents’ custody, and she ended up going into foster care, where an argument broke out amidst both sides of her family over who was to blame and who should get custody of her. This would be resolved when [name_f]Orla[/name_f] went to live with her maternal grandmother, where she remained - after a lot of back and forth - in spite of complaints from her fathers’ parents.

While she loves her grandma, [name_f]Orla[/name_f] isn’t in denial that she’s a very emotionally muted person, which is perhaps why [name_f]Orla[/name_f] herself comes across aloof, partly because of her quietness. She’s very introverted and takes time to come out of her shell, which is why she pursued programming, as IT is something that keeps her from being dragged into situations that make her uncomfortable. Being in a relationship with someone who has a major public profile is of course, ironic, but Orla’s husband never puts her into the spotlight and ensures the privacy of her and their children is paramount.

Having started smoking in her teens, [name_f]Orla[/name_f] only does this now when she’s away from her children and avoids contaminating the family vehicles as well. It’s something she’s trying her best to quit, but it unfortunately became her main coping mechanism for continuous anxiety, stemming from her childhood memories of being left to her own devices. Her parents don’t have any contact with her, having stopped when [name_f]Orla[/name_f] was about twelve, and really, it’s not something she’d want now.

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Nathaira " [name_m]Nat[/name_m] " [name_f]Madeline[/name_f] [name_m]Sullivan[/name_m] (5) is Orla’s older child and niece of [name_f]Eliza[/name_f]. Taking after her mother in lots of ways, [name_m]Nat[/name_m] is a quiet child, happy in her own company whenever her friends’ aren’t around. At school she’s quite shy but has bonded with a few classmates, and she obviously cherishes them, something anyone who sees them interacting can tell. Although she’s quiet, she also takes the lead surprisingly well, perhaps because not much can spook or shake her.

When her younger sibling was born, [name_m]Nat[/name_m] was a bit apprehensive, as she wasn’t sure about sharing her mom and dad’s attention, but they managed to calm her in time for the birth. She’s become much happier with her status of big sister and enjoys telling her Aunt [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] about what she’s been getting up to. Although [name_m]Nat[/name_m] doesn’t have the same draw towards music her dad does, she’s very creative, having a powerful imagination and love of drawing whatever comes into her head, no matter how crazy it might seem to other people.


@I.have.no.idea
@jinxed_peach
@avenmaide
@lever_du_soleil
@wandering_willow
@Tasia


Note: Nathaira is a Scottish name I chose for Orla’s!

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[name_m]Jeremy[/name_m] “ [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] “ [name_m]Mats[/name_m] [name_m]Sullivan[/name_m] (28) is [name_m]Nat[/name_m] and her brother’s father, Eliza’s brother, and husband to [name_f]Orla[/name_f]. [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] loves having such great skills in music, in fact he often had to insist that his talents weren’t forced and that it was his passion. But his worries were that [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] wouldn’t appreciate this given how much attention [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] got from his skills. [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] didn’t want to pass off as the type to be “better than others” and he actually grew up with a lot of female friends, but insisted this was a skill for him. It wasn’t to “attract the girls”, it wasn’t to “make his parents proud”, it was just luck to find a skill he was so good at so early in his life. He respects [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] so much for bearing with him in terms of his skills. He tried to get his parents to stop making everything a comparison between he and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] and he also really wanted to stop if it was making [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] feel so unhappy. Thankfully the siblings are very real in their conversations and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] never would have wanted [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] to give up. She convinced him to make a career out of this if he wanted to, and now he’s glad he didn’t quit. Still, he’s all in favour of [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] pursuing art and being fantastic at the skill herself. He feels anyone can find their passions at any time. He worries sometimes that people would only care about him being so musically inclined in adolescence because he was so young, and that they wouldn’t be as impressed now that he’s an adult. In a way, his career thankfully proved that wrong.

While [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] is still close to many female friends, they’re all strictly his friends, and he’d have no trouble if [name_f]Orla[/name_f] ended up making some male friends. Jealousy isn’t something [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] feels – he’s seen [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] go through it and overcome it, which is what inspires him. [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] is bonding better with his own male Cypriot friend [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m], who he’s finding out to be a complex, but wonderful person on the inside. He’s welcome to discuss culture but is also okay with how [name_m]Dimitri[/name_m] presents himself if he’s comfortable. [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] loves his wife [name_f]Orla[/name_f] and her culture, which is why he’s happy to bring this with his children. He feels people of mixed-race are not just biracial but also bicultural. While [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] were born in the USA, they actually weren’t born in any state, being born on [name_m]Saint[/name_m] [name_m]John[/name_m], an island of the United States Virgin Islands. They feel very immersed in Caribbean culture, with [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] actually more famous in the Caribbean than the States themselves! Still, fame isn’t entirely going to his head, something he thanks his sister a lot for, alongside his daughter [name_m]Nat[/name_m] and his son. He doesn’t take the more quiet side of [name_m]Nat[/name_m] and [name_f]Orla[/name_f] as a bad thing, he knows they’re both wonderful people. [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] was raised by occasional smoker parents and he can be understanding of [name_f]Orla[/name_f] doing this when away from people; since she’s not an addict per sé, knows the risks, and is making a conscious effort not to ruin the family vehicle. [name_f]Orla[/name_f] doesn’t smoke in the house, to everyone’s approval. [name_f]Orla[/name_f] never asks him to buy cigarettes for her and doesn’t ask if he has any on hand, just because she knows he wants to soothe her but not enable her. [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] loves [name_m]Nat[/name_m] dearly and is very down-to-earth with her and her brother, being her biggest supporter when she knew her brother was going to enter the picture. [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] are still close nevertheless and [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] loves her niece and nephew, never feeling any envy for them. After all, [name_m]Nat[/name_m] and her brother are still very close family to [name_f]Eliza[/name_f] as well, and always will be.

Dimitri was created by @mynameis1.

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[name_m]Bhaltair[/name_m] ’ [name_m]Benny[/name_m] ’ [name_m]Alexander[/name_m] Sullvain (18 months) is [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] and Orla’s younger child, who has less of the courage his big sister’s become known for, not that anyone complains. He’s already louder than his sister, usually when he wants attention from someone. The fact [name_m]Benny[/name_m] always wants to be close to his parents makes them very happy, especially his mum, who can reliably be found cuddling [name_m]Benny[/name_m] when he’s seeking out closeness, including with [name_m]Nat[/name_m], who he clearly considers his hero already.

Aside from his affrctionate nature, Benny’s delighted by animals of any kind. Spiders, crocodiles and dinsoaurs make him just as excited as puppies, kittens and butterflies, something his dad always enjoys telling people about. The fact the family don’t live close to any alligators is a blessing though, as [name_m]Benny[/name_m] is very attached to his plushy - Alistor - and seeing the real deal would be very exciting for him, although not being allowed to get up close would be a disappointment for the toddler.

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TW: biphobia mentioned; bad teachers

[name_f]Rebecca[/name_f] " [name_f]Becca[/name_f] " [name_f]Lorelei[/name_f] [name_f]Penny[/name_f] (29) is one of Jemmy’s long-term friends, although their bond has been questioned by some people given they’re a man and a woman. This hasn’t even stopped now [name_f]Becca[/name_f] is engaged to her partner of 4 years, never mind the births of [name_m]Nat[/name_m] and [name_m]Benny[/name_m], but what really matters to her is that Orla’s comfortable with her friendship with [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m]. The two were a little awkward once, as [name_f]Becca[/name_f] took Orla’s quietness as a sign of dislike, but they’ve now developed a friendship of their own which means a lot to both women.

Something that’s always annoyed [name_f]Becca[/name_f] is how some people hear she’s bi and assume she must have only dated women during the years [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] was single while they were friends. While she did have a long-term girlfriend when she and [name_m]Jemmy[/name_m] first met as college students, her current partner is non-binary AMAB, and it always makes [name_f]Becca[/name_f] roll her eyes when people just won’t accept that maybe a man and woman can be friends with no attraction or romantic interest forming.

Working as a personal trainer, [name_f]Becca[/name_f] admits she’s quite spontaneous and hyperactive. She got diagnosed with ADD in her early-20s but it explained a lot to her, especially part of why she loathed school, where concentration proved difficult and her teachers weren’t always sympathetic or encouraging. Becca’s high energy is something loved by kids though, especially those born to her friends. [name_m]Even[/name_m] though she and her partner want a few more years before starting their own family, babysitting and entertaining the children of others is something they never hesitate to do!

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Late, but [name_f]Becca[/name_f] has AWESOME HAIR! :heart: [name_f]Love[/name_f] it!

Warning for misunderstanding perspectives.

[name_m]Karsten[/name_m] [name_m]Jaime[/name_m] [name_m]Travers[/name_m] (29) is Becca’s partner, who also has a lot of “vibes and energy”, as they call it. [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] also has ADD, though they were diagnosed much earlier, and feels that [name_f]Becca[/name_f] deserved better. It’s not that [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] had it that easy in school, also hating it, though they had nice teachers at least. Some were too nice and treated them like they weren’t going to thrive in the real world without several easy adjustments to life, which [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] didn’t like hearing. [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] felt this hindered their coming out process as non-binary because it made them worry no one would take them seriously, something they’re grateful [name_f]Becca[/name_f] understands. Karsten’s loved kids but had some controversy though. His younger sister, who is a married mother, had her baby a year and a half ago. The baby’s learning to talk and accidentally called [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] “dada”, which Karsten’s brother-in-law was seriously not happy about. To Karsten’s credit, they did immediately correct the infant that they are not the “dada”, but the father was still upset this happened. Not to mention the fact that [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] tried to say it was an honest mistake and not really a big deal. Which angered him more and he responded, “You don’t have any children, [name_m]Karsten[/name_m]. You don’t understand what it’s like to have your own child assume someone else is their parent instead of you. So don’t act like it’s nothing just because it’s nothing for you.”

While [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] didn’t mean harm, they look back and realise they were in the wrong to underestimate the situation. They’ve owned up and apologised the next day. [name_m]Even[/name_m] if [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] didn’t quite understand what this father was going through, they accepted that some things should be accepted even if they’re not quite understood by people without the perspective. It was a good reminder for them, especially since they have felt similar times when people didn’t understand their ADD or non-binary identity. [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] does want to be a future parent and eventually marry [name_f]Becca[/name_f], though they feel they need more time to understand the perspectives of what it’s like to be married and have kids. Karsten’s own parents are still married, though they’re not very openly romantic and don’t talk much about it. They’ve found out a few years ago that they’re both asexual, and want the future generations to be more educated, since they never really had this growing up. [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] is more of the fauna in their adulthood, working at a butterfly farm, which they find a happy environment and knows the importance of rescuing the butterfly population. Their sister works in gardening and is a co-worker of Tessa’s, and she’s really close with [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] as well. [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] and [name_f]Becca[/name_f] have been friends prior to their relationship, though they also wish the ex-girlfriend of Becca’s well, since she’s also found her own happiness too.

Tessa was created by @Era_Laine.

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[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] (25) is Karsten’s younger sister, who is a role model and confidant. Her proud motherly instincts serve her as she raises her child lovingly, with every breathtaking day.

The birth was relaxing and smooth, as it was an home birth, and giving life was a special moment for her to relish. She is headstrong and stands for who she supports. Her words captivate everyone as she comes forward to defend when those need her.

Her reliable dependency is cherished by many who are lucky to know her. She lives in a dream home as a family, where she works from home, while doting on her darling. Her expertise is valuable and irreplaceable.


[name_m]Quintus[/name_m] [name_m]Booker[/name_m] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] (25) is Olivia’s husband and Karsten’s brother-in-law. [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] tries not to be in bad blood with anyone, especially people he’s close to or trying to get close to. He knows [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] learned their mistake about the “dada” situation. [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] prefers people who own up and admit their mistakes, even more than people who immediately try to solve it. He’s had too many friends who prefer to talk rather than listen, say “I know how you feel” regardless of whether they do, and try to steer the conversation away from other people talking about their feelings. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] didn’t do this with him, which is a big reason why he wanted to stay with her as a true relationship, not just a date. He and [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] both had a lot of excitement about being parents, which is why [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] is very strong about being the only person called “dada”. He’s more than welcome to help his child come up with a cool auncle nickname to use on auncle [name_m]Karsten[/name_m].

Neither [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] nor his older sister were planned, but their parents always stuck by them. Their parents were definitely imperfect, which he and his sister knew forever, but it didn’t stop them from being amazing parents. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] isn’t perfect either, though [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] definitely sees her as the perfect wife for him. [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] is very real with himself and others, and he’s fortunate to have such a sweet workplace. He works at a big bookstore, a calm place with the kindest co-workers. [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] is awkward in certain situations and admittedly was embarrassing on his first day. But the staff were genuinely kind to him, rather than nagging at him or strictly tallying him on every mistake he’s done.

He’s on good terms with [name_f]Becca[/name_f], who he feels is also naturally great at friendships, regardless of genders and relationship statuses. He loves how [name_f]Becca[/name_f] is so sweet with children, even when he and Olivia’s baby was still, well…a baby! [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] isn’t as close with his less-than-sympathetic friends, and although none are his enemies, he doesn’t care about reconnecting just like they didn’t care about his life stories. He loves how [name_f]Becca[/name_f] and [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] are both smart and wonderful people, and won’t take nosiness associated with their ADD or placement in the LGBTQUIAP+ community. [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] likes to go to the gym when he’s not at home or work, finding it a hobby he’s appreciated, even if it’s not his whole life by any means. This is how he’s actually gotten closer with one of Olivia’s male friends, the guy who asked out [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] 6 months prior. He and [name_f]Tessa[/name_f] are still enjoying the “newly dating” phase though they love seeing how far they’ve come since going out. [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] is happy for them and remembers how he was like this with [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], not in a way that rushes them to get married too, but more in a way that makes him appreciate [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] more.

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[name_f]Amara[/name_f] [name_f]Grace[/name_f] [name_m]Thompson[/name_m] (1) is [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] and Olivia’s baby girl. They have been building up enthusiasm and love as she grew these months along. [name_f]Olivia[/name_f] had been feeling a mix of eager anticipation and a touch of nervousness. She has never been at this miraculous stage of life.
When the due date approached, Olivia’s body was preparing for labor and the couple quickly prepared. Her well wishes came true, as the delivery was smooth and nurturing.

[name_f]Olivia[/name_f] has had a fair amount of milk to give to her little one and is even more grateful at the 18-month mark. She and [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] are closely in love and retain many of their lovable values they had when they first met.

Despite the mix-up [name_m]Karsten[/name_m] caused, the baby had gone on to forgive them, alongside the couple. She is given several precious gifts and is photographed to her pleasure, to add to the family’s album. Her giggles feel like a miracle and the Thompsons are proud of her.

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[name_f]Felicity[/name_f] [name_f]Siobhan[/name_f] Hiscox (27) is Amara’s godmother and best friend of [name_f]Olivia[/name_f], who’s currently pregnant with her first child, having chosen to go down the route of IVF rather than waiting to find a partner to settle down with. It’s not that [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] doesn’t believe romance could work out for her someday, but that her circumstances felt right to conceive a child, as she’s just hung up her air hostess uniform for new pastures training as a counsellor. She plans on specialising in parent-child relationships, which she admits is inspired by her past.

When [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] was 18, she learned her father had a son from his first marriage, something he’d kept from her due to the messiness of the divorce, including how he tried skipping town with her older brother. This is why her own parents only had a short relationship, and [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] grew up with a stepmother, but seeking no siblings, as after her birth, her dad chose to get a vasectomy (the one decision she’ll openly praise him for). Through sleuthing, [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] managed to track down and contact her sister-in-law, [name_f]Deanne[/name_f], and this allowed a bridge to begin building between the estranged siblings, with the best part for [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] being an opportunity to meet and bond with [name_m]Perry[/name_m] and [name_f]Lily[/name_f], her nephew and niece.

She’s fully aware of her brothers’ past gambling addiction, and has supported [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] through the couple’s current separation, as while she loves him, her brother also tried getting [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] involved as a backup when old resentments reared their head, and playing persecutor isn’t why [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] wanted to find her only sibling. She knows it’s shame truly motivating her brother, and in some ways it reminds her of their dad, who she can read a little easier thanks to their more consistent relationship. Facing what he subjected [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] to is very painful, but when it comes down to the wire and accountability is asked for, he can’t face it, instead blaming all who pushed him to get help and fix the issue before it hurt his family.

In the aftermath of the ‘dada debacle’ - as she calls it - [name_f]Felicity[/name_f] spoke to [name_m]Quintus[/name_m] about perspective and encouraged his way of handling things. She’s considered introducing him to her brother, given how Quintus’ philosophy could seriously help improve her sibling’s outlook on the past - partly as familial voices seem to trigger the most defensive behaviour. Thankfully, Felicity’s pregnancy has allowed calm to rise for now, and the excitement of [name_f]Lily[/name_f] and [name_m]Perry[/name_m] means everything to her.


Amberley was created by @CherryBomb50

Perry was created by @Era_Laine

Deanne was created by @kitkatcookie

Lily was created by @cara_murvolio


Disclaimer: please don’t introduce the baby yet as Felicity’s 6 months pregnant :exclamation:

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serious tw :exclamation: : substance abuse; terrible parenting

[name_m]Grayson[/name_m] " [name_m]Gray[/name_m] " [name_m]Michael[/name_m] [name_m]Lutz[/name_m] (10) is an extended member of Felicity’s family, being the brother of [name_f]Deanne[/name_f], who was adopted by her mother, [name_f]Judy[/name_f], several years ago. Often [name_m]Gray[/name_m] flips between getting on with things quietly or rebelling in traditional fashion, now being old enough to fiercely pursue his own interests. Currently that’s skateboarding and hockey, with him being frustrated about not getting permission to join the school team yet [of course his impulsiveness and reckless tendencies aren’t the true causes of this decision]. A lot of this is channeled into how he responds to anyone picking on his much loved big sister [name_f]Tara[/name_f], who’s always helped [name_m]Gray[/name_m] with homework, something he bith doesn’t have interest in, and can struggle with.

His younger brother is currently very into following him around and asking him lots of questions, something [name_m]Gray[/name_m] isn’t that delighted about. After all, he didn’t do this to [name_f]Tara[/name_f], so why’s it his bag to carry now? Still, the fact his brother was born with a substance addiction due to the spiral of their parents drug abuse means he doesn’t really get too snappy with him, as the memory of fear hasn’t left [name_m]Gray[/name_m], even if the exact moments of this terrifying period can’t be recalled by him. He’s still open and transparent about wanting nothing to do with his biological parents, a sentiment he’s mostly confessed to [name_f]Tara[/name_f], his confident in all areas of life.

[name_m]Gray[/name_m] also isn’t oblivious towards the tensions between [name_f]Judy[/name_f] and [name_f]Deanne[/name_f], nor the distance [name_f]Tara[/name_f] feels towards the woman to take them in. It’s not that she isn’t caring or compassionate towards them, but Judy’s dismissal of Deanne’s concerns, and how she doesn’t answer questions about their brother-in-law honestly causes issues for [name_m]Gray[/name_m] and [name_f]Tara[/name_f], as they worry [name_f]Judy[/name_f] won’t be able to cope with them, and could send them back into the care system. They’ve talked about reaching out to [name_f]Deanne[/name_f] but don’t quite know the route to go about for this, especially as she has her own children and is expecting to become an aunt to Felicity’s baby in the next couple months herself. Still, [name_m]Gray[/name_m] has become more determined to address everything, as he doesn’t want him, his brother and sister being disappointed or hurt again.


Tara’s credited to @mynameis1 :baby_chick:

Judy’s credited to @olivelovesnames :dove:

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