A Beginning - Roleplay

[Eagle]

Sabrina

Pratt starts telling me how he’s doing Renee that sounds familiar

I watch as Corin and Genesis make their way outside. I try to catch Genesis’s eye but she looks like she’s deep thought.

I turn my head back and suddenly a young woman is standing in front of me next to Pratt. She suddenly says something that I can’t help but giggle. “Oh!.. I keep giggling. I beam at this girl. ”Oh this little angel isn’t my daughter. She’s my sister.” I feel rude for giggling and feel my face start to turn red.

@Prometheus @Patch @Ash

[Java]

Cat

I look around and take off my helmet, my bike just ran out of petrol and I am in the middle of the highway, there are plenty of signs pointing off in all different directions which would normally be something that would help most people but the only place i knew was the city i didn’t really venture out of there except for on school camps. Seriously though who actually pays attention to where you’re going when you can watch youtube right. So in light of the discovery that i have absolutely no idea where to go. i hop off my bike and start pushing it along to some place that i read on a sign that id never heard of but it sounds quaint.

After about what must have been an hour of walking i decided id had enough of walking and pull open a can of peaches. I sit under an overpass, catching a breather for a little while.

[Prometheus]

Luna
My face turns red in embarrassment. “I’m sorry. Still, I bet your mother was a beautiful woman. You both must look at a lot like her.” I say and smile. I fool goofy still holding my out. to shake her hand. Pratt thankfully does introductions so that I don’t have to awkwardly introduce myself again “May I hold your sister? I love babies.”

Prometheus
I saw that Sabrina was distracted by something when Luna introduced herself. So I do the introductions again.
“Sabrina, this is Luna. Luna, Sabrina. Would you like to sit with us for lunch Sabrina?” I offer.
Luna asks to hold Sabrina’s sister. I have never seen Luna act so nervous and awkward. Oh crap! I think she finally has a crush. I’ll have to watch out in case this goes bad. At least she chose one of the nicest people in the world.
I take the moment to step away and let them talk and tap Devon on the shoulder. “Hey, Romeo,” I say teasingly. “Just letting you know, Raven is out like a light in the front room.”
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[Catha]

Devon

the others starts to sort themselfes more or less and i decided to sit down. or my stomach as i feel it starting to rumble. Suddenly there is a hand on my shoulder and i turn arround. Holy shit, for some reason i have really missed this idiot. " She is what?" When did she come in?" i ask him while i stand up and look arround the corner into the living room.

[Eagle]

Sabrina

I realise Luna has been holding out her hand. Mortified I take it. She asks if she can hold Fenella. I hesitate. I haven’t even really let anyone touch her let alone hold her since the virus. I feel guilty for just standing there so I decided even though I’ve just met this girl I’ll trust her. She seems sweet anyways. ”Yeah sure” I smile at her and position myself to hand over Fenella.

[Prometheus]

Luna
When Sabrina takes my hand I give her hand a casual shake and I smile and move a lose strand of hair out of my face. My smile grows wider when she tells me I can hold her sister. I can see that she is uncertain and slightly anxious. When she hands her sister to me, I make sure to let her position the baby, cradled into my arms. The little girls head was held steady in the crook of my left arm and my right arm steady underneath her. I gently and carefully rock back and forth while looking her over. She is so precious. Surprisingly she’s calm and almost seems to be analyzing me. Like she’s deciding whether or not she likes me.

Holding her, I can’t help but to think about my nephew, Lorcan and all of the moments like this I would have had with him. Had he lived. My smile remains but I am unable to hold back the tear that falls from my eye. Pratt won’t talk about it but in three days Lorcan would have been close to a year old. I want to say ten months. This little girl won’t replace him but I hope to have more moments like this with her.

I continue rocking with her and smiling at her. “Hi. I’m, Luna. And you, you are adorable.” I make sure to glance at Sabrina while I hold her sister to check if she’s getting too uncomfortable with me holding her. If she starts to look too anxious, I’ll hand her back. I try to blink back another tear seeing this baby’s blue eyes staring back at me and again think of Lorcan.

Prometheus

I am chuckling when Devon hurries over to the archway and looks into the front room. I wonder what he plans to do?
I see pretty boy walk into the kitchen. I sigh as I once again remember, it’s a different time. Not like when we were in school. I should go say hello and let go of the resentment I hold towards him from those days. Perhaps now he wont be so dismissive of my presents and act like I am below him. It was obvious though we were different. I was a country boy and it was obvious by the way I dressed. The only way this will work out now is if I get over it and become his ally. Otherwise I might cost us another place to stay.
Luna has smiled for more in this one day than she has since Renee and Lorcan died.
I take a deep breath and look back over. He and Gigi are stepping outside. Both looking as awkward as Devon. I am taken back and drop my cane. “Well I’ll be damned…” I whisper or so I think. I never would have guessed those two would have a thing for each other. Then I realized I dropped my cane and top hat. Crap, my goggles were on my top hat. I hope they didn’t break. I discover I dropped them right next to Lily. I pick lean over and pick up my cane. Hoping I don’t bump into her.
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[Eagle]

Sabrina

I watch as Luna carefully positions Fenella. I’m a bit uneasy but I just have a feeling nothing is going to go wrong. I smile as she smiles but suddenly I see a tear fall. I’m taken aback and I start to worry. I don’t know if I should ask. I just stand there smiling for a moment then I decide what to do. ”Are you okay Luna?”

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[Prometheus]

Luna

I hear Sabrina’s questions and take a second to decide how much I want to reveal. I take a breath to compose myself.
“I’m fine. Just,” I step to her side and lower my tone so that Pratt doesn’t hear me. “Before the virus, my nephew died the day he was supposed to be born. We never got to hold him. Holding your sister, I’m sorry I don’t know her name, I couldn’t help but to think what it would have been like had I gotten hold him. I haven’t gotten to talk about it since he passed. I have tried not to think about it since the virus. I really appreciate getting to hold her though. If you’re uncomfortable I’ll give her back to you. I didn’t mean to get so emotional. She really is a calm baby though.”

Prometheus
I stand back up with my cane and I am taken aback seeing Luna is holding Sabrina’s sister. Luna looks to be upset. I don’t hear what Sabrina asks her but Luna turns to her and keeps talking. At least they’re getting along. Sabrina must be really trusting. Then I realize what it is that has Luna emotional. I sit down and let out a sigh. Forgetting that Lily might still be behind me. I feel bad that there is nothing I can do to help Luna. She is stronger than I am though.
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[Eagle]

Sabrina

Luna explains to me what is happening. My heart sinks. Poor Luna. I look over at Prat. Oh it must be horrible. I wouldn’t know what despair id be in if that were to happen to me. If anyone was to happen to Fenella. I put my hand on Luna’s arm. ”I’m so sorry. I’m just so sorry.” I know it’s not much help me saying that but I have no other words to describe the sadness I have for Luna and Prat. I say something else and give a weak smile

“Her name is Fenella and you can hold her as long as you want”

[Prometheus]

Luna

Sabrina puts a comforting hand on my arm and tells me she’s sorry. The gestures makes me feel a little bit better. I know it’s not fake pity. She looks like she’s ready to cry herself. She seems to be a really genuine person. She then tells me her sisters name is Fenella and that I can hold her as long as I want.
“Oh my God, thank you. That means more than you know,” I respond.

I make sure that Fenella is secure in safe in my right arm and use my left arm to hug Sabrina and kiss her on the cheek, like I do to everyone. I wipe more tears away and cradle Fenella again.

I talk to her while I start rocking her again. “Hi, Fenella. You are such a calm baby. Especially with everything going on.”
I don’t know how, but I have always been good with children and babies. With babies I have always been good with holding them and keeping them calm. I suddenly feel like something is rushing and gathering against my arm. Seconds later the confirmation hits my nostrils. Of course when I finally get all of the time I would like to to hold her, she goes and does with a big smile.

“Oh fizzle,” I mutter and look at Sabrina. “Did you bring any nappies, Sabrina?”

The part of babysitting I always hated but the necessary part. “Would you like help?”
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[Catha]

Eve

The room fills more and more and i really start to feel uncomfortable. I take some bread and 2 apples and stand up. " Sorry." i pass Devon and with a knowing look he nods at me. So i leave the kitchen and the house. I walk over the barn and sit down on the wall. The sun touchs my legs and i enjoy the warm feeling. Who knows what winter will bring.

[Jack]

BASIC INFORMATION
CHARACTERS BIRTH NAME: Bo Newman
PREFERED NAME: Bo
DATE OF BIRTH: 22nd May 2000
AGE: 18 (only just)
FAMILY (any siblings, cousins etc): younger sister called Claire (the map drawer)
HAIR COLOR: Black
EYE COLOR: Crystal blue
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single, Bi-Sexual
PLAY-BY (your username here): @Jack

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
PERSONAL FAVOURITES: Her dog Dyson, collecting artifacts/ornaments, playing board games and flowers
TALENTS: Not proud of it, but she is very good at stealing and not being caught. Cooking and making cocktails
HABITS: Regularly changing her appearance and enjoying beer (her father’s fave)
SECRET(S): Bar her little problem with swiping artifacts/ornaments she is squeaky clean, oh except for …
DISLIKES: Heights and seagulls
FEARS: Losing/saying goodbye to Dyson
STRENGTHS: Her wit, her big heart and she can take care of herself in combat, quite the ninja
WEAKNESSES: Falling for people to quickly and she is allergic to nuts
PERSONALITY: Always armed with a one liner, Bo is an extremely street smart girl despite her youth, she is a survivor. Resilient and resourceful Bo can keep a straight head no matter the problem, and her courage and wits make her an asset to the community. Her humour is droll, as well as being sarcastic
BACKGROUND: Was born in Beeten, but moved to the outskirts of Minbadurra when she was just 2, and Claire was 1. Before their parents Hale and Lauren established themselves with their neighbours and new town they decided to break up. They made a hard decision that they would raise one child each and lead their own life’s. Hale chose Bo and brought the bar in the heart of town, (where Bo still lives today), whilst Lauren chose Claire and stayed in the house. Bo and Claire grew up not knowing they were sisters until just 2 years ago. Claire required a bone marrow transplant, so Lauren and Hale had no choice but to reunite the sisters so Bo could be her donor. Regardless of the darkness of her past, Bo’s future goal is simple: to do whatever she can do to make sure her dog Dyson is happy and protected and build on her relationship with her sister. In addition, she wants to be a integral part of the town by opening back up the bar ‘Hale’s’, her father’s business which she boarded up before the place got looted. Except for taking Dyson for walkies every morning to Claire’s, the bar is where she has been residing and keeping a low profile since the adults were gone ensuring the property is kept safe and secure

BASIC INFORMATION
CHARACTERS BIRTH NAME: Dyson
PREFERED NAME: Dyson
DATE OF BIRTH: 20th March 2012
AGE: 6
FAMILY (any siblings, cousins etc): Mummy Bo and Aunty Claire
HAIR COLOR: Orange
EYE COLOR: Brown
RELATIONSHIP STATUS: Single, but it’s complicated
PLAY-BY (your username here): @Jack

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
PERSONAL FAVOURITES: Bones and digging holes
TALENTS: Dancing and eating fast
HABITS: Scratching behind his ears and licking his paws
SECRET(S): Met a lady dog earlier in summer, and not sure if he is now a father
DISLIKES: Cats
FEARS: Running out of dog treats
STRENGTHS: Giving paw, and barking of unwelcome people
WEAKNESSES: Squirrels, can never catch them
PERSONALITY: Looks scary, but soft as a care bear. Very chilled, but is very protective of Bo and would become scary.
BACKGROUND: On Bo’s 12th birthday her father Hale brought her dog who she called Dyson. Dyson adores Bo, and does not leave her side.

[Patch (Ann)]

Welcome @Jack

[Jack]

Bo & Dyson

Dyson and I were out on our morning walkies. The air was starting to feel colder, winter was coming. Every morning since the adults had gone we would walk from my home, the bar on the main street of Minbadurra to the outskirts of town to the house I lived in for a very short period when I was just 3. This was where my younger sister Claire lived, and had been since she was only 2. It had become our little tradition that I would pop over for a morning coffee and a chat and I would then head back to the bar to ensure it stayed in one piece. It won’t be long until I take all the boards down and bring back the amazing ‘Hale’s’. The last month everyone had been wrapped up settling into there new tribes. It just was not the right time. My sister Claire played a rather active role in the process of whom ended up living where back on that day in the school gym with that astounding artistic rendering of our town full of colour. But then after that we both have stayed very quiet and only seen each other at our morning coffee’s. However, yesterday Claire was nowhere to be found. It was odd that she didn’t let me know the day prior she was going to be out but I just shrugged it off and thought it’s fine Dyson has had his walk, and I can hear all about what she got up to at today’s coffee morning.

Dyson led me up the steps of the front porch, sniffing as he went. Everyday the closer we got the more he pulled. I nearly lost my footing taking the last step, “Woah boy, slow down.” Dyson looked up at me panting, and then sat down in front of the door. Before knocking on Claire’s door I knelt down by Dyson and stroked him. He was worn out, but god is he adorable. “You my boy, mummy loves you. Aunt Claire will have you some water!” Any minute now the door would fling open, Claire always saw us coming up the path to the house. Taking a stand next to my boy we both look at each other thinking where is Aunty Claire?

Knock knock

OOC: Please reframe from interacting with Bo and Dyson until further notice. I have some more solo posts to do first. Hope you like them so far. Look forward to posting with you all.

[Eagle]

Sabrina

Luna seems genuinely happy when I say that she can hold Fenella as long as she wants. It makes me feel a bit more comfortable. I do want to speak to Genesis at one point. It feels like forever since we’ve had a good chat but I don’t want to interrupt her and Corin just yet. Maybe if he’s getting on her nerves. If he does. And I want to speak to Devon as well. I might go speak to him first. Even though I do feel more comfortable with Luna I don’t want to leave her with Fenella by herself so I don’t know how to tell her I want to go and talk to Devon. No later do I finish thinking this does an odour pierce my nostrils and does Luna pipe up. I see Fenella gurgling with her goofy smile. you cheeky thing.

I give a sympathetic smile. ”No it’s okay ahaha. It won’t take me too long”

@Prometheus

[Prometheus]

Luna
With a little bit of reluctance I hand Fenella back to Sabrina.
“When you come back, I don’t mind taking her again if you want me too. I’ll sit down with her and give her a bottle or something. I used to babysit so it won’t be bother. If you’re comfortable with it.” I offer with a smile. Hoping I’m not coming off too strong. After she walks away, I need a moment to calm down so I go to the front room. Instead I find it occupied by the large girl I saw earlier.
Guess I’ll sit near Pratt. I walk back in to see he is putting his top hat on and nervously glancing at Lily. I wonder if it’s because she asked him an uncomfortable question or because he’s interested. I kinda hope it’s the latter. I will always love my sister but if he’s looking at them the way he might be, It’s a relief. I have wondered when he might start to at least show SOME interest in someone else. I know it’s what Renee would want. I know he hurts and he always will but he can’t heal otherwise.
My thought’s go back to Sabrina. I want to get to know Sabrina more. To know about her and maybe find out if she can tell me anything about how Pratt used to be. I have never met such a genuine person.
I see Devon at the archway and giggle. He seems shocked by the sleeping girl.
“A slight shake of the shoulder won’t kill her. She’s not sleep walking,” I say with another giggle and sit down at the table.
Hopefully Corin and Gigi come back in soon. I wanna know if there’s any empty houses we can call our own.

Prometheus
Luna hands Sabrina her sister back and given the look they both have and Sabrina’s sudden departure, I figured out why. I then remember my top hat and goggles are still on the floor. I reach passed Lily to get them. Thank the Gods my goggles stayed on my hat. I accidentally brush Lily’s leg when picking up my hat. I quickly turn my head away in embarrassment. Great, I could have just sent the wrong message. I sigh and turn to the table. I glance back to see if she noticed and then back down at my boots. My luck gets better and better.
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[Jack]

Bo & Dyson

Knock knock

Still no answer. I unclip Dyson’s lead from his collar. He bounds down from the porch and zooms around the back of the house, barking as he went. She could well be outside, Dyson will find her. From beneath the door mat I pick up a key to the front door.

Pushing the door open it squeaked so loud. I closed it behind me. “Hello Claire,” I called out. Nothing. Louder I shout, “CLAIRE! It’s me Bo, are you there?” Nothing. I walk through the hallway into the open plan kitchen/dining/lounge area and see and hear Bo barking by the sliding doors. I open them, and bend down in front of Dyson, he begins to lick my face. “Guess she isn’t outside then boy. Dyson, stop licking me. I know I taste real sweet, but enough.” I giggle and stand to my feet. I look down at my handsome man, “Go find her.” Dyson shot off around the house. I peeped into every nook and cranny in the house. Nothing. Claire was nowhere to be found.

Where is my sister? She would of told me if she was visiting anyone or left a note at least? There is a small chance it slipped her mind, and she is helping someone for the big town dinner that is occurring tonight. She did like to get involved when there was a project or event. Or maybe she is drawing up an elaborate seating plan at the school? She loved school, Claire was a right little teacher’s little pet, and was so quiet compared to how outspoken I was. Not knowing any of Claire’s friends the school was our best option.

Whilst all these thoughts were whirling around in my head Dyson was rolling around on the bed. “Come here Dyson, let’s put your lead on. Let’s go via the school. It’s the only other place I know where Aunty Claire could be.” Dyson barked, and leapt off the bed.

Downstairs I shut the sliding doors, and left a quick note for Claire on the kitchen counter,

Claire,
BoBo here, where are you? Heading to the school. Hope to find you there. If not make sure you attend tonight. I am beginning to worry. B x

The house was locked back up, and the key was returned under the mat. As Dyson and I started walking away from the house, we kept looking back. We were hoping Claire might still appear. Soon the house had faded into the distance, and the worry of where she might be was sinking in more and more. I decided to pick up the pace I began to run, Dyson running beside with his tongue flopping around.

[Bray (Maggie)]

OOC: I’m hoping to jump back into this soon. Just gotta figure out what I’ve been doing with Rinley and Scooter.

[Patch (Ann)]

Ooc: they can be up to literally almost anything. They’ll only have been in town for a couple weeks!

[Jack]

Bo & Dyson

Both Dyson and I were exhausted by the time we reached the school. As we approached the school we slowed down into a brisk walk. We took a moment to drink some bottled water. I cupped my hands and struggled to pour some into my palms to allow Dyson to lap up some water too. As I screwed the cap on to the water Dyson pulled me suddenly. We ended up in the gym. There were a few town kids present sorting out some decorations for later, and god knows what else, they all looked busy. Dyson dragged me over to a small table in the corner of the room. There on that table was as I expected an elaborate seating plan with the initials CB in the corner, and an array of coloured pencils, this was certainly Claire’s work. Dyson sniffed beneath the table and pulled out her rucksack. "Good boy Dyson, she must be here somewhere!"

We traipsed around the whole school, and went where was open, but she was no where. Maybe she is back in the gym now? As we entered the gym, the small table in the corner was still empty. I felt sick. Dyson and I approached some of the decorators and I asked had they seen Claire, and if so when was that? A scrawny auburn haired girl who was up a ladder screeched down at us and informed us when they left Tuesday evening they left Claire scribbling away in the corner. I thanked the girl and walked with Dyson to an outside bench. Dyson sat panting in front of me, the look in his eyes he could tell I was upset. I started to work out in my head that if those girls saw her Tuesday night, and it is now Thursday morning she has been missing 2 nights. Something happened to her here at the school Tuesday night. Her rucksack being here, and her made bed confirmed this. What has happened to my sister?

In a flash Dyson and I were back at our place. I put him down some water, the bowl was gone in seconds. Quickly I turned on my mac pc, and got to work on a ‘missing’ poster for Claire. I found a beautiful picture of her to use. The sooner I got these up and about town the better, I wanted my sister home safe and sound.

Dyson and I went all over town slapping up the ‘missing’ posters. I spoke to a few kids who were out and about. The town was rather deserted though, everybody must of been preparing for tonight. I put the most posters around at the school. I know it may put a downer on tonight’s gathering but I was not just going to not do anything. If she turns up tonight, and she says she has been exploring the countryside or some tripe I will not be best pleased. I had a gut feeling though that she was gone … But how? Why?

Dyson and I both laid inside behind the boarded up door of the bar front. I started to sob, and Dyson laid his chin on my leg.