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“ what the hell would i do that for?”

“Money?” The response came almost immediately, although judging by his reaction she realized she might have misjudged Kennedy a little. Not wanting to potentially offend the guy she had hired to watch her back, she quickly added, “that’s usually what you mercenaries work for, isn’t it?” She straightened up from her squatted position and turned to face him.

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“ you must be pretty good.”

Willa let out a soft giggle and flashed him a bashful smile as she tucked a strand of her red hair behind her ear. “I’ve had good mentors,” she replied, “without their help I’m pretty sure I’d burn water.”

It was true, to some degree. She sure seemed to have some inborn penchant for cooking, but without the instruction and patience of her mother, aunts and uncles, and the other people of the community she grew up in, she would never have gotten to where she was now - and perhaps more importantly, she would have have amassed such a big collection of recipes.

“Here, try this,” she said and dipped a clean spoon into the sauce and held it out towards him.

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“ what the hell was that?”

“That,” Willa began with a fond smile tugging at the corners of her lips as she looked in the direction of the noise, “was Cricket. My cat.”

Out of the corner meandered a rather large, fluffy ginger tabby with tufts on his ears and a tail so bushy it looked like a duster. He meowed and slowly weaved between Asher’s legs, rubbing his face against the fabric of his jeans while purring loudly.

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“ need help?”

“Oh, um.. sure,” Willa said, surprise clear on her face, as she turned to look at James. “If you could peel and chop up the carrots, that would be really helpful,” she was quick to add before she took a step back so that she could retrieve a cutting board from the drawer she had been partially blocking. “The cubes should be about half an inch,” Willa said and extended the cutting board and a knife towards him with a soft smile.

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“ i like the quiet.”

Willa offered him a soft smile as she set down one of the two coffee mugs she was holding, then lowered herself into the chair opposite from James. “Me too,” she said, letting her gaze drift over the lush plants she kept in the greenhouse. It wasn’t particularly big but she had utilized the space well, and had even managed to fit a small, round coffee table along with two chairs - the ones they were currently sitting on. “I usually have my morning coffee out here,” she added after a moment of silence, the smile on her face widening slightly.

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[all] quirks my muse habitually has.

Writers, bold all of your character’s regular truths.

1. Smoking: the action or habit of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or a drug. 2. Binge drinking: the consumption of an excessive amount of alcohol in a short period of time. 3. Drug abuse: the habitual taking of illegal drugs. (very long time ago) 4. Nail biting: a common body language sign of anxiety/tension. 5. Lip biting: a common body language sign of anxiety/tension. 6. Night Owl: a person who is habitually active or wakeful at night. 7. Early bird: a person who rises, arrives, or acts before the usual or expected time. 8. Negative attitudes: a philosophy of approaching life with criticism and pessimism. 9. Positive attitudes: a philosophy of approaching life with optimism and confidence. 10. Swearing: the use of offensive language. 11. Superstitious: an irrational belief that an object, action, or circumstance not logically related to a course of events influences its outcome. 12. Inspecting fingernails: a common body language sign of boredom. 13. Scratching your neck: a common body language sign of uncertainty. 14. Foot and finger tapping: a common body language sign of stress/impatience. 15. Nose touch: a subtle body language sign of deceit. 16. Flipping hair: a common body language sign of craving attention. 17. Twirling hair: a common body language sign of flirtation. 18. Cracking knuckles: a common body language sign of readiness. 19. Hands behind back: a common body language sign of confidence. 20. Finger pointing: a common body language sign of authority. 21. Hands on hips: a common body language sign of readiness. 22: Hands in pockets: a common body language sign of mistrust/reluctance. 23. Frequent touch: a common body language sign of warmth/familiarity. 24. Throat-clearing: a common body language sign of rejection/doubt. 25: Jaw-clenching: a common body language sign of hostility. 26: Eye-rolling: a common body language sign of irritation. 27: Head-tilt: a common body language sign of interest. 28. Whistling: to emit high-pitched sound by forcing breath through a small hole between one’s lips or teeth; usually to a tune. 29. Humming: make a low, steady continuous sound like that of a bee; usually to a tune. 30. Perfectionism: refusal to accept any standard short of perfection. 31. Photographic memory: the ability to remember information or visual images in great detail. 32. Paranoia: a mental condition characterized by delusions of persecution, unwarranted jealousy, or exaggerated self-importance, typically worked into an organized system. 33. Exaggeration: a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is. 34: Intuitive: using or based on what one feels to be true even without conscious reasoning; instinctive. 35: Quick-witted: showing or characterized by an ability to think or respond quickly and effectively. 36: Interrupting: breaking the continuity of a conversation with one’s own statements. 37: Doodling: to scribble or make rough drawings, absent-mindedly. 38: Irritable: having or showing a tendency to be easily annoyed. 39: Gambling: to play games of chance for money; bet. 40: Travel-sick: suffering from nausea caused by the motion of a moving vehicle, boat, or aircraft. 41: Sensitive: having or displaying a quick and delicate appreciation of others’ feelings. 42: Melancholy: a feeling of pensive sadness, typically with no obvious cause. 43: Chewing gum: the exercise of chewing flavoured gum which is not intended for swallowing. 44: Fidgeting: to make small movements, especially of the hands and feet, through nervousness or impatience. 45: Skeptical: not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations. 46: Neat-freak: compulsively obsessed with cleanliness. 47: Gossiping: divulging personal information about others. 48: Prim: feeling or showing disapproval of anything regarded as improper; stiffly correct. 49: Abbreviating: Giving others nicknames/shortening names/giving pet names. 50: Having a catchphrase: having a sentence or phrase typically associated with a specific person.

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bold what applies to your muse.

PLACE IN SOCIETY

financial: wealthy / moderate / poor / in poverty.

medical: fit / moderate / sickly / disabled / disadvantaged.

education: qualified / unqualified / studying / self-taught

criminal record: yes, for major crimes / yes, for minor crimes / no.

FAMILY

married - happily / married - unhappily / engaged or betrothed / partnered / single / divorced / separated.

has a child or children / has no children / wants children.

close with sibling(s) / not close with sibling(s) / has no siblings / sibling(s) is deceased.

orphaned / adopted / disowned / raised by birth parent(s).

TRAITS + TENDENCIES

extroverted / introverted / in between.

disorganized / organized / in between.

close minded / open-minded  / in between.

calm / anxious / in between.

disagreeable / agreeable / in between.

cautious / reckless / in between.

patient / impatient / in between.

outspoken / reserved / in between.

leader / follower / in between.

empathetic / unempathetic / in between.

optimistic / pessimistic / in between.

traditional / modern / in between.

hard-working / lazy / in between.

cultured / un-cultured / in between / unknown.

loyal / disloyal / unknown.

faithful / unfaithful / unknown.

BELIEFS

monotheist / polytheist / atheist  / agnostic.

belief in ghosts or spirits: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in an afterlife: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care.

belief in reincarnation: yes / no / don’t know / don’t care.

religious: orthodox / liberal / in between / not religious.

philosophical: yes / no.

SEXUALITY + ROMANTIC INCLINATION

sexually: adventurous / experienced / naive / inexperienced / curious / uninterested / uncertain.

potential sexual partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all.

potential romantic partners: male / female / agender / other / none / all.

ABILITIES

combat skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.

literacy skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.

artistic skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.

technical skills: excellent / good / moderate / poor / none.

HABITS

drinking alcohol: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

smoking: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

other narcotics: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

medicinal drugs: never / sometimes  / frequently / to excess.

indulgent food: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

splurge spending: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

gambling: never / sometimes / frequently / to excess.

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#003 Cabin

Not too long after Willa arrived in the Commonwealth, she discovered a mostly intact cabin a bit north of Weston that she has since repaired and refurbished. It’s fairly small with only the basic amenities, containing a small kitchen and living space, a small washroom, a bedroom, and a loft that doubles as storage space and a guest room when it’s required.

Behind the cabin she has built a small greenhouse of repurposed windows from nearby houses, and here she grows vegetables and herbs to keep herself fed year around. She grows potatoes, carrots, garlic, gourds and onions as well as some smaller herbs like chives and rosemary.

Close by, but not right by the cabin, she has set up three apiaries where she keeps a colony of healthy bees that provide her with honey and honeycomb.

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#002 Research

Initially, Willa’s research was little more than a pet project she started in her early teens when she did a deep dive into pre-war botany and how the plant life had changed and mutated over the past two centuries - and more importantly, how these changes affected the human body.

She has been able to cultivate healthier plants and crops through cross pollination and a strict selection process, creating natural hybrid plants that are more resistant to disease and environmental damage, and has accumulated a large selection of seeds and saplings over the years.

What started out as a small project quickly became an obsession, and Willa has since then become a highly knowledgeable botanist in her own right. She took up beekeeping as a way of furthering her own research, and has combined the honey from her bees with her medical studies and practices.

Whenever she travels to a new place, she makes a point of finding a wild hive and relocating them to one or several apiaries. Since the bees aren’t something she can easily bring with her on her travels, she ensures that there is someone in the settlement she’s staying in that can continue to take care of them when she moves on to someplace new.

As with most, if not all other Followers of the Apocalypse, Willa is more than happy to tutor other people and help them with their own crops.

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#001 Origin

Willa grew up in a family of four, consisting of herself, her mother and father, and her younger sister, Emily. Throughout her childhood the family lived in a small town  in New California with a heavy presence of the Followers, where both of her parents were respected members. Robert was, and still is, an exceptional botanist and entomologist, and Jane an exceedingly capable surgeon and doctor. Growing up, Willa inherited an interest for both fields, and has in later years worked on her own research on how to merge the two subjects.

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*: ･ﾟ✧   the walking dead season 3 episode 5.

feel free to change pronouns, wording, etc. as needed!

“ cold drinks?”

“ now, if you would just drop me a hint about tonight.”

“ mere words cannot adequately describe the festivities ahead.”

“ it’s nap time now.”

“ take it easy.”

“ it’s alright… hey, i’m here.”

“ i still love you. you know that, right?”

“ you with me?”

“ we ain’t losing nobody else.”

“ i’m going for a run.”

“ i’ll back you up.”

“ too many pile up, we got ourselves a problem.”

“ i haven’t had much luck.”

“ is there any place that hasn’t been completely looted?”

“ we’ve built a place we can call home.”

“ maybe held together with duct tape and string, but it works.”

“ it’s ours. i’ll take it.”

“ today, we celebrate how far we’ve come.”

“ we remember those we’ve lost.”

“ i’m suggesting we delay a couple of days.”

“ we can’t wait. everything’s ready.”

“ i love a party as much as the next fella.”

“ trust me, i love a party.”

“ we’re using a lot of resources.”

“ i thought you love a party.”

“ come on, lighten up for christ’s sake.”

“ i like fun.”

“ you know, i’ve been working on an experiment all week.”

“ what are you asking?”

“ how long do you need?”

“ i don’t need long.”

“ how about you enjoy yourself tonight, and then begin over in the morning, huh?”

“ you get off on that? poking around other people’s things?”

“ we got nothing to hide here.”

“ people with nothing to hide don’t usually feel the need to say so.”

“ we all have our secrets, huh?”

“ you got the wrong idea about me.”

“ i’m just a guy trying to do right by the people i care for.”

“ so you want me to take choice out of the equation.”

“ you want me to kick you out.”

“ this is a real problem for me.”

“ people follow the rules, and whether or not it’s true, they believe it’s what keeps them alive.”

“ you’ve turned that upside down. you’ve broken the rules.”

“ if i don’t do anything, i invite anarchy.”

“ how’d it go?”

“ do we have a problem?”

“ i can handle this.”

“ how’s the perimeter look?”

“ need help?”

“ sorry you lost ‘em.”

“ part of me wishes that we killed them all on sight.”

“ it’s wrong, but… i’d trade any number of people for ours any day.”

“ what’s wrong? __ said it was urgent.”

“ i need your help.”

“ you can’t steal something that’s yours.”

“ why would you have captive biters?”

“ there’s a good reason i don’t want to go into right now.”

“ you make people uncomfortable.”

“ you put my back against the wall here.”

“ what are you saying?”

“ i’m saying what works out there don’t work in here.”

“ you know, we’re not barbarians.”

“ we got to talk.”

“ we got to go.”

“ he told me what happened.”

“ you’re freaking people out. you’re freaking me out.”

“ we can escape there after dark.”

“ we are not prisoners here.”

“ no one who comes here leaves.”

“ what are you talking about?”

“ it’s safe. there’s food, there’s shelter. there’s people, for god’s sake.”

“ that’s what they show you. but you can’t leave unless they make you.”

“ you are not making any sense.”

“ maybe you need to sit for a minute.”

“ you need to trust me.”

“ you need to give me more to go on.”

“ i think we need this.”

“ i want to give this place a real shot.”

“ breaking into houses? that is not trying. that is sabotaging.”

“ this place is not what they say it is.”

“ everybody’s worried about you.”

“ you shouldn’t be in here.”

“ you don’t have to do this all by yourself. okay?”

“ why don’t you just come on out with me? okay?”

“ yeah… yeah… it’s me.”

“ we got us a bite.”

“ we’re gonna have to kill it.”

“ hold on. there’s something interesting in it’s eyes.”

“ so don’t kill it?”

“ get your hands dirty for once, huh?”

“ i tell you what, i take back anything i said about that jacket.”

“ check this one out, he’s almost as ugly as you.”

“ company’s close. stay tight.”

“ i’m not putting that in my bag.”

“ where you off to in such a hurry, huh?”

“ you’re breaking my heart running away like that.”

“ you told us we were free to come and go whenever we liked.”

“ sweetheart, nothing personal here, but you’re gonna have to step back.”

“ see? there’s always a reason why we can’t leave yet.”

“ now if i was you, i’d find some shelter before nightfall.”

“ do you hear yourself?”

“ how can you know that?”

“ i didn’t ask for that.”

“ that’s what friends do for each other.”

“ that was no life.”

“ i’m tired. i’m tired - i don’t have another eight months in me. not like that.”

“ what about me?”

“ i’m afraid you’re gonna disappear.”

“ we always talked about this place, didn’t we? a refuge.”

“ are you coming or not?”

“ don’t do this. don’t give me an ultimatum. not after everything.”

“ you’d just slow me down anyway.”

“ i’m sorry things didn’t work out with your friend.”

“ weird to lose someone by their own choice.”

“ not sure this will make you feel better, but i’m sure you could use a drink.”

“ i’ve got the best seats in the house.”

“ it’s a little loud.”

“ i’m gonna kick your ass one-handed. oh, to hell with that. no-handed!”

“ want some more?”

“ hey. hey! where you going?”

“ what the hell is this?”

“ it’s a way to blow off steam.”

“ this is… this is sick!”

“ well, look around. everyone’s having a great time.”

“ it’s barbaric.”

“ we pull out the biter’s teeth.”

“ that’s crazy.”

“ people need entertainment.”

“ we’re reducing these things. y’know… we’re controlling them.”

“ we’re shining a light on the monster under the bed.”

“ it’s fun. it makes people feel better about the whole thing.”

“ you’re teaching them that walkers aren’t dangerous.”

“ i’m teaching them not to be afraid.”

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*: ･ﾟ✧   the walking dead season 3 episode 6.

feel free to change pronouns, wording, etc. as needed!

“ what the hell is this mess?”

“ it means something, the way it’s all set up like that.”

“ he was right to send us out.”

“ we’re doing a righteous public service here.”

“ it says ‘go back’.”

“ i don’t believe this is happening.”

“ hey! hey! you knock it off. what the hell’s wrong with you?”

“ he chose you ‘cause he thought you were ready.”

“ if you keep announcing to the world that you’re pissing your pants, i’m gonna have to smash your teeth in.”

“ well, i’m gonna keep calling you __, all right?”

“ we having fun yet?!”

“ hello? is- is someone there?”

“ i’m not going to say where we are.”

“ are you- are you someplace safe?”

“ part of it is because we’re careful.”

“ what makes your place so safe?”

“ it’s just… away… from them.”

“ i’m with a good group of people. would you be willing– could you take in others?”

“ we can pull our weight. we can help you.”

“ i’d have to talk to the group.”

“ let me make a case.”

“ let me talk to them first.”

“ please, please, don’t- don’t go. just… please.”

“ we’re good people here.”

“ we just- we just need some help. we can help you.”

“ please! you don’t understand, you don’t know…”

“ we’re dying… we’re dying here.”

“ we’re running low on ammo, though.”

“ them shots just pulled every biter in this area our way.”

“ now you’re gonna rise to the occasion, son.”

“ some serious shit’s going down. i need you here. you read me?”

“ i don’t want you to die.”

“ now you know we don’t ever let our own turn. never.”

“ you know you can join in. they don’t bite. that’s kind of the whole idea of the place.”

“ seems like you also encourage people to punch each other in the face.”

“ you didn’t like that much, huh?”

“ listen, i want to ask you something.”

“ i’m not gonna tell you how to run your town.”

“ this is our town. you stayed. you’re part of this now.”

“ if it’s an escape, i don’t think it’s the right one.”

“ it’s brutality for fun, and i think the world’s brutal enough already.”

“ it really bothered you, huh?”

“ but i do wanna be here.”

“ so, what did you say before i made you condemn our sadistic way of life?”

“ i want to contribute. everyone else does.”

“ i want to work the wall. i’m a good shot. i want to stay that way.”

“ can you use a bow?”

“ i can learn.”

“ well, i can get somebody to teach you.”

“ and you want to come where we are?”

“ no attacks, no one’s been bit. no one’s died. no one’s turned, no one’s gone crazy.”

“ you could be dangerous.”

“ have you killed anyone?”

“ how many people have you killed?”

“ he tried to kill me, so i killed him.”

“ i don’t want to talk about that.”

“ i figure we can start tomorrow. there’s a training area, some hay bales.”

“ you must be pretty good.”

“ i mean, it’s worth more than my car. it’s… awesome.”

“ so i totally killed him for it.”

“ that wasn’t why you killed him.”

“ we’re not supposed to go over the wall!”

“ what the hell was that?”

“ that is how it’s done.”

“ i said i could do it.”

“ what is wrong with you? this isn’t a game.”

“ may i?”

“ i’m a ghost from the knee down.”

“ you saved my life.”

“ take your time, whatever you need.”

“ you carried us. you didn’t let us give up. you got us here.”

“ it’s not enough. it’s not safe enough.”

“ there isn’t anywhere else.”

“ i know you want to get away from this, but we’ve run already.”

“ i got a call. someone called. on this phone.”

“ if it’s safe, we’ll get there.”

“ don’t tell the rest of the group, not yet.”

“ i’ll sit here with you.”

“ i ran after them, but i couldn’t keep up.”

“ that was the hard part. you know, she was just gone. erased. nothing left of her.”

“ people said it was better that way.”

“ i don’t know. just made it seem like it wasn’t real, you know?”

“ i know why you want to see me.”

“ you were told we don’t go over unless we have to.”

“ i just… i wanted a little practice.”

“ i liked the fights. i didn’t like that i liked them.”

“ could’ve walked out. you started walking out. but you stayed.”

“ are you saying that i like you, too?”

“ i think i’m growing on you.”

“ you rose to the occasion. when we get back, i’m gonna get you a beer.”

“ no, no, no, no. we’re done. we’re gonna grab a car, haul ass home.”

“ i’m gonna keep going.”

“ ain’t worth our time. definitely ain’t worth our blood. now let’s go.”

“ this is some serious shit, that’s what you said.”

“ you’re right. can’t cut corners on this one.”

“ you’ve come along pretty quick, there.”

“ hear that bird?”

“ but if- if that’s what it takes.”

“ it would be good. you should talk about it.”

“ how… how do you know my name?”

“ it’s a beautiful day.”

“ get that duck.”

“ a kid growing up in a prison could use some toys.”

“ you were the kinda guy who waxed his car every weekend, right?”

“ my dog was a wonder of stupidity. lost a fight with a tree once.”

“ you did this.”

“ i find it hard to believe that you didn’t have a single thing that you were proud of before.”

“ so how long has it been? … uh, since- since you’ve had whiskey this good?”

“ well, i’m happy to forget a lot. not just the bad stuff.”

“ i want to be here… right now.”

“ you don’t have to be ashamed about liking the fight. or fighting the fight.”

“ it’s not the only thing, but nowadays, it’s part of being alive. really alive.”

“ most people don’t have it, what it takes to see the whole story.”

“ eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die”

“ oh, i’m not planning on dying.”

“ i like the quiet.”

“ and where is it you’re calling home?”

“ you made it.”

“ can you tell me, is __ alive?”

“ hey, you take me to him, and i’ll call it even on everything. no hard feelings. huh?”

“ fixed it up myself. pretty cool, huh?”

“ the fact that we found each other is a miracle.”

“ come on, now. you can trust me.”

“ you trust me. you stay here.”

“ put that gun in the car right now!”

“ what the hell you need slippers for?”

“ how do you know me?”

“ i loved you… i loved you.”

“ i couldn’t put it back together.”

“ i made a deal with myself. i would keep you alive.”

“ i couldn’t open that door. i couldn’t risk it.”

“ i was gonna keep you alive, and then… i thought there’d be time.”

“ i thought there’d be time… there’s never time.”

“ i lied when i said i was off the clock, this is a 24/7 kinda gig.”

“ should i hide under the bed?”

“ we lost all three guys.”

“ well, we’ll dress it up. give ‘em a hero’s funeral.”

“ you tell a story. a supply run gone sideways.”

“ from the looks of ‘em, they’ve got to be set up pretty good.”

“ everything okay?”

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“Layers” Character Meme

LAYER ONE : THE OUTSIDE

Name: Victoria Hall

Eye Color: Warm hazel-brown

Hair Style/Color: Red, reaches just past her shoulders. She has somewhat long bangs.

Height: 5′5″

Clothing Style: Victoria is usually fairly casually dressed; she can usually be seen wearing jeans, boots and a button-up shirt or a top as well as a leather jacket of some kind.  Occasionally she might be seen wearing floral patterned dresses as well.

Best Physical Feature: Her smile and eyes. 

LAYER TWO: THE INSIDE

Fears: Losing the people closest to her; most ‘huge’ creatures.

Guilty Pleasure: Combining salty and sweet snacks. 

Biggest Pet Peeve[s]: Procrastination; people who are late; loud eaters/drinkers; being interrupted when she talks; people who hover over her shoulder; bad manners; people who cough/sneeze without covering their mouth;

Ambition for the Future: Her plan for the future is two-fold; she either wants to find a nice place to settle down with someone, or she wants to continue traveling.

LAYER THREE: THOUGHTS

First Thoughts Waking Up: Coffee and breakfast

What They Think About the Most: Work and the schedule for the day

What They Think About Before Bed: Tasks that need to be worked on the next morning.

What They Think Their Best Quality Is: Her willingness to help others and her resourcefulness. 

LAYER FOUR: WHAT’S BETTER?

Single or Group Dates: “I think I prefer single dates.”

To be Loved or Respected: “Um... Respected, I guess?”

Beauty or Brains: “Brains.”

Dogs or Cats: “Dogs.”

LAYER FIVE: DO YOU?

Lie: “No, not usually.”

Believe in Yourself: “Yes.”

Believe in Love: “I do.”

Want Someone: “Eventually perhaps, but no one in particular right now.”

LAYER SIX: EVER?

Been on Stage: “No.”

Done Drugs: “No, never.”

Changed Who You Were to Fit In: “No.”

LAYER SEVEN: AGE

DOB: “November 19th.”

How Old Will You Be: “Thirty-one.”

Age You Lost Your Virginity: “I think I was nineteen? Or I was eighteen and turned nineteen that year.”

Does Age Matter: “Sometimes, especially with large age gaps or when you’re young.”

LAYER EIGHT: IN A BOY OR GIRL

Best Personality: “Intelligent, passionate and funny.”

Best Eye Color: “Blue maybe? I don’t really have a preference.”

Best Hair Color: “Again, I don’t really have a preference.”

Best thing to do With a Partner: "Trying something new together, or maybe sharing our interests and hobbies with each other. Cuddling is also nice.”

LAYER NINE: FINISH THE SENTENCE

I love: “How far I’ve come since leaving home.”

I feel: “Ready to start a new chapter in my life here in Boston.”

I hide: “There’s not a lot I actively go out of my way to hide.”

I miss: “My family sometimes, but we keep in touch with letters.”

I wish: “There were more people here willing to talk about the current situation. A lot of people seem cagey for some reason.”

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(Grant) “ what the hell was that all about?”

Willa hadn’t expected anyone to hear the string of curses that left her mouth, and the sound of Grant’s voice made her jump slightly.

With an exasperated huff, the young woman straightened and used the back of her hand to swipe a few stray hairs out of her face. “I said I’d help out, but it’s becoming very clear to me that I haven’t skinned an animal much larger than a chicken in several years,” she began to explain and turned enough to point back at the radstag buck lying on the table. “You’d think they would put up less of a fight when they were dead, but not this one,” she added with a self-deprecating chuckle.