leo-hdsn

[leo-hdsn]

open starter

location: on the street in midtown when: approximately 4pm capping: 0/4

Having been badgered all day with questions from the press and other media outlets, Leo was exhausted. He didn't want to see, hear or even speak to anyone else for the rest of the day. Leo finished his shift at the station and was heading towards 'Fit & Toned" for an afternoon gym session. He was about to place his headphones over his ears to block out the rest of the world when he heard some words being spoken in what he assumed was his direction. Leo was no longer in uniform so it couldn't have been work related. He turned in to the direction of the voice, an eyebrow raised. "Sorry.. what was that?"

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Leo stopped abruptly in his tracks. His arms shot up immediately in a defensive stance as he began to explain. "No, Chief. Not the media, just me." The male deduced that Gwendolyn must have been really distracted if she hadn't recognised his footsteps and mannerisms as he approached. His voice, a little on the concerned side now as he had never see the chief this stressed. "They are asking a lot of questions inside, told them to take a hike for now.. can't imagine we can hold them off for long though." The male signed audibly, his shoulders slumping as he asked. "What is the plan, ma'am?"

❛ ☾ ◟━ LOCATION: outside the police precinct

❛ ☾ ◟━ TIME: afternoon

❛ ☾ ◟━ STATUS: open to everyone

Sometimes Gwendolyn wondered if it were best to just pack up and disappear without a care in the world. However, the idea of being on the run seemed too good to be true as she was certain that the Wades wouldn't dare to let that happen. It was evident that the current events around Wilmington were draining the life out of her as she struggled to comprehend how one place can be filled with so much complexities in its people and history. It was a mystery she was still struggling to solve.

Taking a long drag of her cigarette, the Chief of Police stood at a corner outside the precinct in hopes of having a quiet break from all the chatter and requests. However, she heard someone approaching and immediately blew out the smoke, before crushing the stick underneath her foot and making her way back inside. "Any questions, concerns or complaints, please file it at the front desk. If you're the media, I'm not taking any interviews at this time."

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Leo had been tasked to parole the park that day, he was higher on the totem pole so this generally didn't fall under his job description. However, the weather outside was nothing but picturesque so he wasn't going to say no to the fresh air. The male was happily walking along, minding his own business when some of the wildlife decided that he was the man to mess with that day. Trying to dodge the risque squirrel, he ended up doing a little dance on the spot.

Leo felt ridiculous, more so when he heard the feminine voice from nearby. Leo could feel a slight heat in his cheeks, but he decided to ignore it - hoping it would go away quickly. "It appears so." He confirmed. Leo hooked his thumbs into the loops of his pants where his police belt sat and turned to her, his head shook quickly, "No.. no. That's fine. Keep the photo. I'm sure it will entertain many more to come. Can I see?"

OPEN STARTER

capping at: (0/4)

location: lincoln park

Layla wandered through Lincoln Park, camera at the ready, soaking in the sun. With the craziness happening, she needed an outlet—a way to stop thinking or worrying. She found that in photography. As she zeroed in on a pond nearby, a person strolled into her frame. It was then that a squirrel decided to play chicken with the person’s feet. Without even thinking, her finger hit that shutter button, freezing the episode in digital glory. She cracked up as she lowered her camera, the whole scene was just too funny. "That squirrel must have really liked your shoes. I’m at the right place at the right time," she said to the person with a chuckle. “Let me know if you want me to delete it and I will.

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Eyeing the other suspiciously as he held the face masks. A part of Leo was wondering if the other would truly be wanting to purchase such an item, his words had Leo shaking his head as a chuckle escaped his lips. "I"ve got to admit, my sweet tooth won't allow me to walk away from anything fairy floss flavoured." With his words, he shrugs. His eyes scanning the area they stood. "Truthfully, I don't even know what I'm looking for. It's chief's birthday coming up and I just feel like I have to get him... something." The chief being Leo's boss meant he had a level of superiority over him and Leo had always struggled with male authority figures, especially after what he dealt with with his father.

location: waterworks mall; midtown open starter (2/4 cap)

"I swear, whenever a food becomes popular, they start using it in everything. First it is the rise of avocado on toast and now it is a nurturing substance for face masks." Aaron spoke, waving a package of a facemask, green with avocados all over it. "I don't understand the new generation." With a shake of the head, he put the package down on the shelves again, turning to his companion. "Right, so what were we looking for again?" Aaron inquired glad that with whatever was going on lately, he still found things to do that felt mundane.

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BASICS:

full name: leo hudson nickname(s): none birthday: april 13th, 1994 age: thirty gender: cis-male sexuality: heterosexual occupation: lietenant on the wilmington police force education: bachelors degree in education location: midtown

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:

hair colour: black eye colour: dark brown height: 6 foot 2 inches tattoos/piercings: full right arm sleeve tattooed from wrist to shoulder - imagery includes roses, an angel, etc. birthmarks: N/A

HISTORY:

TW: parental abuse Leo does not speak to his immediate family. Nothing anyone could say would ever persuade him to talk to them again. Leo grew up knowing he would never please his father, his only living parent. He would often receive the silent treatment from his dad when he was young if he had even stepped a toe out of line. However, the older he got he more rebellious he acted. To the point where a form of punishment Leo often received was being locked in an old freezer box in the garage. This was a form of punishment for the boy. He could spend up to 12 hours locked in the freezer for the smallest indiscretion. This has left the adult with more trauma than he'd care to admit. To this day, he cannot remain in a dark place for more than a few seconds before he has a panic attack. He often sleeps with some form of light on every night. He also struggles with silence. It reminds him too much of those long hours wondering when he would be let out of the freezer. Leo will often crack a joke or push out a fart just to break the silence. Due to his abysmal home life, he was far closer to his friends and sometimes even their parents. If he was at home, he was at risk of being punished for whatever absurd thing his father used as an excuse. A sense of resentment grew within him as he watched the happy families around him actually like each other and enjoy each other's company. The small boy within him wished his father would just love him. He hadn't ever had his mother in his life but even then he would have liked a maternal figure. He truly just wanted to be loved. While the realistic half knew he would never be anything but a weak nobody in his father's eyes. Due to this trauma from his past, Leo struggles with male authority figures. He struggles to stand his ground and can be easily influenced by them. In order to keep out of the house as much as possible, he joined the high school football team. This was probably the best decision he ever made. He got to spend time with his friends away from his house, he became popular among the student body and he was given the opportunity to attend college with a football scholarship. Once high school finished, he couldn't wait to get away from this town. He escaped his father's influence but he also escaped several regretful decisions he had made at the end of his high school career. College went well, he got to play football for several years and came out with a degree. Once he'd graduated, he joined the police academy. Serving several years in a precinct several hours away. However, now he has returned to Wilmington to serve on the town's police force as a lieutenant. He's nervous about who from his past he may run into.