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work had been incredibly stressful as of late, arden needed to blow off some steam. ivy was at home with her favourite babysitter and arden had gone out with some of the lads that they worked with at the mechanics. one thing had led to another and they'd got more buzzed than normal, she'd also gotten herself into the middle of a situation, so when matthew rescued them, they were grateful. "ah don't worry about it. i was just making some friends" they joke, drunkenly giggling a little, "i don't wanna go in dude, i wanna go home" they were ready to get out of there.

where: outside of club 360 with: open ( @hemlockstarters)

Matthew had no idea what he was even doing out this late. But he had gotten bored sitting inside of his home. So naturally he ended up just walking. Sure, he could have went for a late night jog, but he didn't feel like doing that tonight. Making his way downtown, he had thought about going to his ex wife's house but it was late and he didn't want to disturb her or their daughter. Letting out a small sigh, he continued walking until he heard some commotion outside of Club 360. Seemed like someone needed help, making his way over to the situation. "Sorry I'm late, I got caught up. But I'm here now, we can go in or we can go somewhere else." He told the person that seemed like they needed help.

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it was very rare that ivy asked for anything from arden, so when she did ask for something, arden would do their very best to get it. right now she was into these little dolls, they were pretty popular with her friendship group at school, "crap. i've not seen it before either and this is like the fourth shop i've been in". a small smile comes across arden's lips, "i thought mine was too but this is all the rage apparently" they reply with a slight shrug of their shoulders, "i think they must be all on their lunch break, i've not seen anyone".

Alicia's birthday was still a few weeks away, but Aria liked to be ahead of things when it came buying presents for her daughter. It didn't help that Alicia was getting to that age where nothing seemed to quite please her. Some days, Aria missed the days when her little girl could find pleasure in banging pots and pans. Now, she was quickly hurtling towards those volatile teenage years and Aria dreaded every moment of it. "I don't think I've seen that one," Aria replied, turning to face the stranger, "but my kid's passed the doll age. So, maybe I just didn't look closely. Did you ask the clerk? Sometimes they've got a good eye on inventory."

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arden smiles back at the other, "yeah. i think i'm going to be in trouble if i don't bring this doll home" they laugh awkwardly. ivy never asked for much from arden, so when she did ask for something, arden always tried to provide, "that'd be awesome, thank you! hopefully we can find it".

"oh, ah-" turning at the feeling of someone tapping on his shoulder, alvaro offers them a smile, peering over at the image on the screen. "i'm not sure, but i think i saw some dolls a couple of aisles over. i could help you look, if you want?"

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open starter ( @hemlockstarters) / location: some random toy shop, in town.

arden feels a bit silly, she'd come into this store looking for something but was struggling, they gently tap the other on the shoulder, hoping that they can help them. "shit, this is awkward BUT i was wonderin' if you could help me with something" they pull out their phone, bringing up the picture of a doll, "my kid wants this specific doll, i've looked EVERYWHERE for it and can't find it, do you know if they sell it here?".

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new pics of my wife oh i can’t do this

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THE PRINCESS DIARIES (2001) dir. Garry Marshall

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arden was walking past les gentlemen when she noticed the crude words that had been scribbled across the doors. "that's fucked up" they mutter to themselves, studying the words, "some kids have written some shitty stuff on your doors" she nodded towards camila, "adults wouldn't write somethin' like that".

where: outside of les gentlemen with: open ( @hemlockstarters )

"Some things never change." Camila muttered, looking around the town. Sometimes she wondered why she came back, but yet here she was and she had opened her own club at that. Naturally pushing the buttons of towns people which was something that she loved to do. "Seriously?!" She questioned, looking at Les Gentlemen. Someone had wrote on the doors again. "Damn kids." She muttered to herself, hoping that it was kids and not actual adults.

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arden was out on a run at twilight park, they needed to burn off some steam, it had been a long week. they stopped by a bench and they wanted to stop, to take a break. she heard alejandro's voice, they pulled their headphones out of their ears, "yeah. it's a lovely day" they agree, they were glad to get out, "do you mind if i sit?" they ask.

where: twilight park with: open (@hemlockstarters

Coffee, that was exactly what Alejandro needed because well he had a rough night last night. Not that he would let it show, and besides he was off for the day anyways. So it was a good thing that he wasn't working today. So naturally he grabbed some and some sweets before picking up his niece for the day. Taking her to Twilight Park, they would hang out while his sister was at work. Sitting on a bench, watching her play when he noticed someone standing over him. "Beautiful day, right?"

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arden had the day off from work and ivy was at school, so they had the day to themselves. they'd gone down to the gold finch cafe to grab a coffee and a little treat, she'd been so busy lately, they deserved it. they were waiting for their coffee when they get a notification on their phone, they must've missed their name being called because when they looked up from their phone, someone else was drinking their coffee. "not a fan of black coffee huh?" she replies, taking the coffee from him, giving him a small smile, they shake their head, "it happens. no making up needed, promise".

for: open ( @hemlockstarters ) location: gold finch cafe, late morning

Perhaps Miko should not have stayed up all hours of the night, binge watching Doctor Who, but that's exactly what had occurred the night prior. He was beyond tired, but at least he was off today. His tiredness was nothing Gold Finch Cafe couldn't cure, and he was more than excited to get his (late) morning coffee and pastry. He hadn't expected it to be so crowded in the cafe although if he would've paid more attention to the time of day it was then he would've perhaps realized that their brunch rush had begun. Instead, Miko yawns, he very sleepily waits for his order to be called up. And he reaches, without looking, for the coffee when he thinks it is his that was called out. He brings the cup to his lips and his eyes widen in slight horror as the coffee hits his tastebuds, silently making him aware of his terrible mistake. "Oh, I am so sorry!" He quickly holds out the coffee for the other to take, awkwardly smiling. "I'll buy you a new one. I really am sorry. Sleepy brain, sleepy choices. Please let me make it up to you."

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if you’re hearing i wanna get better by bleachers playing, you have to know arden graham (she/they; non-binary) is near by! the twenty eight year old mechanic has been in town for, like, four years. they’re known to be quite reticent, but being loyal seems to balance that out. or maybe it’s the fact that they resemble courtney eaton personally, i’d love to know more about them seeing as how they’ve got those well worn vans trainers, hands stained with car grease, flannel shirts around your waist, fake smiles that hide a lot vibes. and maybe i’ll get my chance if i hang out around riverside long enough!

triggers: gender dysphoria / postpartum depression

BASIC STATS:

full name: arden mae graham

birthday: 6th october (28 years old)

gender: non-binary (she/they)

sexuality: pansexual

relationship status: very single

occupation: mechanic

BASIC INTRO:

orignally from portland, arden is an only child, their parents divorced when they were young and she was primarily raised by her dad.

they do have a good relationship with their mother but they've just always been closer with their dad.

growing up arden was a "tomboy", always getting into scrapes, troubles and helping their dad fix things.

their fascination with cars started when their dad bought an old car, the pair worked together to do it up.

eventually, they grew up and decided they wanted to be a mechanic, their dad was super supportive and that's what happened!!

in their early twenties, they met a guy and arden ended up falling in love with him. one thing led to another, arden became pregnant.

the couple moved into together, they decided to keep the baby and everyone was super excited.

their daughter was born and for the first week everything was "fine", but arden was lying.

she struggled to connect with her daughter, ivy, that "new born spark" wasn't there, it was awkward.

ALSO at this time, arden was starting to realise that she wasn't vibing with the whole, being a girl thing. it was a whole confusing mess.

they broke things off with ivy's dad and moved back in with her dad, who was very helpful in looking after little baby ivy.

they went to therapy, they got diagnosed with postpartum depression. they also looked into the different types of genders & realised that they were non-binary.

it was at this point that ivy's dad decided he wanted out & so he decided to dip, leaving arden on their own.

this threw her back a little bit but they eventually got back up again & decided to move to somewhere new.

four years ago, they settled in hemlock springs, with ivy, they live in a cute but small house in riverside.

she works at a local garage as a mechanic, they still love fixing cars!! big fan of that!!

themselves and ivy are a dream team, arden adores ivy now, you'll never see one without the other, they are the cutest.

now arden is happy, working on themselves and feeling a whole lot better about their life!!

WANTED CONNECTIONS:

best friends / friends

good influence / bad influence

sibling type relationship

fwbs / hook ups

exes

baby daddy (??)

clients

co-workers

neighbours

if you'd like to plot with arden, please like this post & i'll message you or feel free to hit me up on discord @ radcorrie!! i can't wait to start writing with you all!! xx

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