#angelenos.intro

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is that aria moon, the 27 year-old graphic designer at xoxo? they’re pretty quick-witted, but people have told me they could be chaotic as well. they kinda remind me of baby by charli xcx, probably because of the whole mix of hyper-femininity and sporty, effortless confidence, and magnetic vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in westwood, but you can probably find them at bar volante if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to start an unexpected hobby and be good at it. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

the basics.

name aria moon date of birth august 1st place of birth los angeles age 27 gender cis woman, she/her sexuality pansexual occupation graphic designer at xoxo living arrangements apartment in westwood face claim kim minjeong height 5’4” build slightly toned tattoo a small butterfly below her ear clothing style she tries all kinds of styles, but her favorite go-to is an oversized hoodie paired with a mini skirt

personality traits.

positive confident, witty, bold, innovative, spontaneous, effortlessly charismatic negative perfectionist, stubborn, can be impulsive, doesn’t always ask for help, thrives on chaos personality type enfp likes doodling, fashion, statement designs, color theory dislikes strict routines, predictability, early mornings

background.

upbringing.

aria moon was adopted by her dads, julian and nate mitchell, at the early age of 10 months. they kept her last name as a way to honor her korean heritage—something they made sure she embraced as she grew up. julian mitchell, a highly sought-after fashion designer, introduced her to the glitz and glamor of runways early on, while nate mitchell, a well-known creative director in the fashion industry, shaped her understanding of branding, aesthetics, and storytelling. their fast-paced careers made life loud, messy, and wonderfully chaotic, and they raised aria with that same energy. there was never a dull moment in their home—creativity was highly praised, self-expression was non-negotiable, and confidence was simply a way of life.

significant life events.

high school was just another breeze for aria. she had that effortless charm that made people admire her, envy her, or want to be her. she walked through different social circles easily, blending with anyone she talks to while still holding her own presence. her dads never pressured her to do well in school, but she was a naturally smart kid, so she never had a problem with her studies. she delved into a lot of extracurricular activities instead—photography, painting, journaling, and even dipped into filmmaking for a bit. it wasn’t that she lacked direction, but rather she found too much excitement in everything. somewhere between designing event posters, revamping the school paper’s outdated layouts, and customizing flyers for her friend’s garage bands, aria realized something—she liked seeing the results of her work immediately. the thrill of whipping up a design and seeing the finished product used within hours was addictive, and she thrived in it. by the time she graduated, she was sure: graphic design wasn’t just a passing interest. it was her thing.

current predicament.

now as a graphic designer at xoxo, aria is exactly where she wants to be—or at least that’s what she tells herself. she’s built a strong reputation over the years, debunking nepo baby allegations with designs that always deliver impact. her work speaks for itself—turning heads, setting trends, and proving she’s more than just someone who got lucky with privilege. but the closer she gets to success, the more she feels the pull of something bigger, something more hers. her job is stable, but she still craves the itch for spontaneity every now and then. she still has that habit of picking up new obsessions on a whim, and lately, she’s been wondering if she’s meant to create something entirely her own. for now, she thrives in the chaos of deadlines and last-minute creative pivots, knowing that whatever comes next, she’ll figure it out—just like she always has.

wanted connections.

tbu.

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INTRODUCING JAYANTIKA “JAYA” CHARI WRITTEN (AND LOVED!) BY CORRIE 

( geraldine viswanathan, cis woman, she/her ) is that JAYANTIKA “JAYA” CHARI, the 29 year-old WRITER at XOXO MAGAZINE ? they’re pretty FEISTY, but people have told me they could be STUBBORN as well. they kinda remind me of ladylike / WHATTA BITCH by THE REGRETTES, probably because of the whole ARRIVING LATE TO WORK WITH AN ICE-COFFEE IN HAND, MESSY BEDROOMS, AND LOUD GIRLS ON A NIGHT OUT vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in VAN NUYS, but you can probably find them at HARE AND HORNET if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to BECOME A GIRL BOSS CEO. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

THE BASICS:

full name: jayantika hazel chari

nicknames: jaya // j // jay

birthday: 20th june 1995 (29 years old)

gender: cis woman (she/her)

sexuality: pansexual

relationship status: very single!

job: writer @ xoxo magazine

PINTEREST

BASIC INTRO:

will be updated accordingly!

jaya is originally from ojai near los angeles, she's always had big dreams of moving to the city!!

she prefers to be called "jaya" or jay, literally, the only person who actually calls her by her full name, is her father when he's mad at her.

her parents met when they were both studying at college, they were introduced to each other by friends and they hit off, they've been together ever since.

jaya is the oldest of four children, she's got one younger sister and two younger brothers (who are twins!!)

she studied journalism at college and she secretly hoped to meet the love of her life, whilst studying but that never happened lol. instead, she just had a bunch of failed dates / hookups.

ANYWAY, she eventually moved to los angeles and after a bunch of internships & a stint of waiting tables, jaya has finally got her dream job, she's a writer at xoxo magazine.

she writes a bunch of lifestyle stuff for like yummy mummies etc but she loves it, it's the perfect job for her!!

jaya currently lives in a cute little apartment, in the van nuys neighbourhood with some roommates!!

the apartment she shares is super cute, cosy and lovely, it's always busy with friends coming in & out, they are always holding parties, having a good time etc, it's the best!!

she's fully assimilated into los angeles living now and she adores it, honestly, she's just living her best life. but she's still super close with her family and she sees them regularly, her siblings stay with her a lot & hang out at her place.

jaya is very loud, confident, fiesty, sometimes a little bossy, kinda like a bull in a china shop but she’s very loveable and she does mean well, i promise!!

WANTED CONNECTIONS:

friends (besties, close friends, friends etc)

roomates (3 roommates, 4 all together!!)

good / bad influence

exes (she’s lived in los angeles for a few years now)

fwbs

failed / awkward tinder dates

co-workers

if you'd like to plot with jaya, please feel free to like this post & i'll message you or feel free to drop me a message on discord @radcorrie!!

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( sabrina carpenter, cis woman, she/her ) is that JULIET QUINN, the 25 year-old WAITRESS at TIM AND JAY’S? they’re pretty EXPRESSIVE, but people have told me they could be IMPATIENT as well. they kinda remind me of APPLE CIDER by BEABADOOBEE, probably because of the whole PINK LEMONADE ON A SUMMER’S DAY, LIPSTICK STAINS ON NAPKINS, AND HEART-SHAPED SUNGLASSES vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in DOWNTOWN LA, but you can probably find them at GELATO LA TRUSCA if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to HAVE A SUPPLY OF CANDIES IN THEIR POCKET. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through. 

basics

info:

full name juliet quinn age twenty five date of birth 20th november 1999 place of birth los angeles, usa current location los angeles, usa gender cis woman sexual orientation bisexual pronouns she/her occupation part time waitress at tim & jay's, film major at ucla living arrangements a rented apartment in downtown los angeles. it's not too big, but big and home-y enough to accommodate one. aesthetics iced drinks by the beach, lipstick stains on love letters, cheeks kissed by roses, an arrow shot from cupid's bow

appearance:

face claim sabrina carpenter eye color brown hair color blonde height 152cm distinguishing features tba.

traits:

positive adaptive, hearty, strong-minded, expressive negative stubborn, opinionated, unrealistic, at times mbti enfj

background

part 1, childhood &. upbringing:

born in los angeles, juliet basically spent her entire life growing up here. her childhood? she'd say it was pretty normal, whatever that meant. her family wasn't rich rich, but at the same time, they didn't really struggle either. life was steady and for the most part, it was good. she was a whirlwind of energy from her earliest ages, the kind who filled every room with energy and her own unique presence. having a sharp tongue meant that conflicts were inevitable. some drifted away, some stayed; but for some reason, she never found herself regretting lost relationships.

part 2, proceeding events:

her fire never burned as she grew older, but it did learn restraint. the world's never kind to those who spoke too freely, she realized. it wasn't that she regretted her bluntness and honesty, but growing up meant seeing the weight some words held. growing up meant seeing realizing the consequences of words and actions. high school was when the shift became noticeable. juliet was still outspoken, unwilling to let injustice slide, but started picking her battles more carefully. not out of fear, but out of strategy. she learned her ways with words, and what once was straightforward honesty soon became that but sugarcoated in honey accompanied by a smile just as sweet (if not even sweeter)— the type that she knew could easily earn trust. high school also meant the pressure of deciding on a future, something that has never been in her mind up 'til now. all juliet knew was that she wanted something bigger than the life she had growing up. to make her own name, perhaps. to prove herself to the world on her own terms. and she did have the qualities for such. a unique charm, a way with words and confidence when it's needed. a part of her wanted to leave everything behind too, and explore the world outside of the same streets of los angeles.

part 3, current predicament:

life doesn't need to follow a fixed, strict timeline. while most around her rushed into college, internships and their meticulously laid-out career paths, juliet chose to step back. a gap year to give herself space, to figure things out, explore life outside rigid expectations, to try out all the random jobs she had always been curious about. one thing led to another, and now she's in her final year as a film major, balancing classes and projects with part time shifts at tim and jay's, a lively spot with... odd visitors at times, yet friendly all the same, where conversations flow just as freely as the coffee. it's far from what she sees herself doing in the future, but it pays the bills, and more importantly, it helps her save up for whatever comes next. for when she decides to take a leap forward.

potential connections

infatuation. just someone she secretly admires, could be requited or not. maybe it's just a little something that'll fade with time, or maybe it's something that'll become long term. could be a complete stranger or an existing connection. (i just think it will be cute.)

best friend(s): with her nature, she probably makes friends pretty easily, and she'll definitely share everything with her best friends. secrets? gossip? clothes? yeah.

classmates. classmates from her film class, or from any common electives. could be her close college friends, or those who cannot stand her.

regulars at tim and jay's. night/early morning shifts here can be crazy. juliet probably has all the regulars' faces memorized already, and likely has had a conversation with more than a few of them. maybe she's had to take care of your drunk muse before. maybe she listened to them tell the most random stories about their lives in the past. or maybe they're one of the normal regulars that she's thankful for.

childhood friends. someone who grew up in the same neighborhood, who has known her since she was the loud, feisty child that she was. (maybe she had a little crush on one of her childhood friends too, that never developed into something more).

fellow coworkers at tim and jay's. things get boring when it's quiet in the early mornings so i'd imagine her to be pretty close to others working at tim and jay's!

tba!

note: these are still work in progress and i might adjust the background/connections a bit when i get more ideas, but feel free to message if you're interested in any plot connections! we can discuss and flesh them out more.

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* ✦      ──  is that  KAYA AYDIN, the  27  year-old  INFLUENCER ? they’re pretty  DEBONAIR, but people have told me they could be  IMPETOUS  as well. they kinda remind me of  DREAMER  by  LAUFEY, probably because of the whole  CROSSED-OUT MAPS FILLED WITH MEMORABILIA, THE SCENT OF PERFUME LINGERING ON YOUR PILLOW AFTER A LONG DAY, AND KARAOKE SESSIONS DURING 2 AM CAR RIDES  vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in  STUDIO CITY, but you can probably find them at  DREAM BUBBLE  if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to  VISIT EVERY COUNTRY. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

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BASICS

full name: kaya alisson aydin

nickname: kay

age/date of birth: 27  / december 6th, 1997

zodiac sign: sagittarious  ☼ aries ☾ scorpio ↑

gender identity: cis-woman ( she/her )

hometown: los angeles , california

current location: los angeles , california

time in town: on and off 27 years

sexual orientation: heterosexual

occupation: influencer

PERSONALITY

labels: the adventurer , the thrillseeker , the vixen

positive traits: debonair , confident , generous , affable , passionate , optimistic , flirty

negative traits: impetous , unforgiving , short-tempered , distrusting , jealous

hobbies: traveling , reading , crime shows , consuming content

languages spoken: turkish , english , greek , french

instruments played: none

favorite color: blue

favorite food:  mediterranean cuisine

allergies: n/a

APPEARANCE

height: 5'4

distinguished characteristics: n/a

tattoos:  n/a

piercings:  n/a

right or left-handed?: left-handed

RELATIONSHIPS

parents: defne aydin ( craftswoman )

sibling(s):  none

children : lara aydin ( 4 years old )

pet(s): none

BIO

tw: illness mention

Kaya was born on a calm and star-filled night in Los Angeles, product of a wild night and a severe miscalculation she became the greatest surprise and adventure her mother, Defne had had until that day. Although she was a single mother with no one to call for help due to her status as an immigrant who had arrived to America only a couple years prior to getting pregnant, Kaya's mom always made sure her baby girl never lacked a thing and was always surrounded by love.

Her upbringing was— peculiar, to say the very least. Kaya's mother was a wanderer. Free as a bird, she'd spend every waken moment crafting jewelry and rugs to sell and dreaming of their next destination; a new place to call home for the next 2 to 3 months. Kaya and her mom traveled all around America during Kaya's first five years of life, ultimately upgrading to Canada, Mexico and Venezuela the following years after running out of states in the USA with Defne taking up a role of homeschool teacher in order to make sure her child wouldn't get behind in her studies. They were frugal, only spending enough on the elementals and saving up the rest of the money Defne made with her jewelry and rugs for their next destination, both eager to see the world in it's entirety.

Although Kaya learned to love the life her mother had mapped out for them (and the relationship the two had build throughout the years of being eachother's company), the now teenager craved some normalcy and alas, she asked her mother if they could try to find a stable place they could stay in, so she could attend school the proper way. The teenager and her mom with their unbreaking bond reached an agreement on Kaya's 14th birthday; they would return to America so she could attend high school and the two could find a sense of normalcy they desperately needed and thus the Aydin clan situated back in Los Angeles for the following years.

Upon high school graduation, the two women planned their next adventure: a backpacking around Europe trip. With the money both had saved during the last 4 years of working odd jobs, they booked the first flight to Portugal they could find and decided an itinerary set for 8 months to accomplish their grand journey together before Kaya had to return to America to attend college. Kaya, wanting nothing but to preserve every memory made with her mother then decided to document everything about their first country and uploaded to YouTube to have as a reminder and slowly but surely her videos started getting momentum, catapulting her channel unexpectedly and making her reach 1 million subscribers after 2 months of opening it and around ten videos of 5 different European countries. It wasn't the millions of followers and subscribers across all platforms what made Kaya reconsider her lifepath during their backpacking adventure, nor the money from the several brand deals that kept coming her way (although it surely helped to ease her mind)— it was the fact that for the first time since she was born she could see her mother actually enjoying their travels without having to worry what they would eat or where they'd sleep; she had found a way to make profit of the one passion the two shared while learning about the world in ways no classroom could ever compare and thus she decided to continue traveling the world with her mother and to say no to university.

From age 18 to 22 the two women traveled around the globe as Kaya's channel kept growing, reaching milestones she didn’t knew were even possible for someone like her. It was at Kaya's 22nd birthday when the mother and daughter duo decided their next destination: they were to return to the USA with the knowledge and support they now had. The two traveled around America for about 6 joyful months, documenting their tumultuous journey and the ups and downs of their relationship as mother and daughter on the road. Their plan faltered when Defne, Kaya's mother, was contacted by her stranged mother to let her know her father was gravely ill and the family suspected it was time for all to say goodbye to him. Although no emotional bond tied her to her blood family, Defne still decided to go back to Turkey to see her father one last time, deciding it was better if Kaya continued their scheduled trip by herself.

Now on her own for the very first time in her life, Kaya traveled around for a month through Washington and Nevada; ultimately arriving to Los Angeles on a distinctly warm night. Charmed by the lively life and its essence that immediately called for her like a long-lost-sister, she decided to stay in the city to enjoy of Los Angeles as much as she possibly could for a few weeks to wait for her mother to return from Turkey so they could both enjoy the city together grandiosely before continuing with their journey.

One night after going out to try and film athe picturesque nightlife in Los Angeles, Kaya met a charming young man. The attraction was instant, a magnetic force keeping them together and completely absorbed with one another for the rest of the night. Between drinks and pleasant conversation the two got to know each-other and began a torrid affair. The couple had a very passionate fling that lasted an entire summer; endless nights that ended with breakfast and lunch dates under the sunlight brought them closer than either of them had ever planned. Kaya's previously guarded heart opened up and made her consider her previous plans to continue traveling the world for a most stable life in her own hometown for a change, a feeling that both excited and terrified the traveler. Then, one night, her daydream state ended abruptly when he said goodbye without giving a rhyme or reason, blocking her out of his life.

Kaya, with a broken heart for the first time in her life, spent the upcoming weeks picking herself up and trying to plan her next move when a piece of big news made her halt. It all started with a severe case of morning sickness; out of the blue the vlogger seemed unable to keep any food down in the morning, the once energetic woman suddenly had succumbed to fatigue and above all, she was late. She blamed all the symptoms to heartbreak for a few weeks not wishing to deal with the elephant in the room yet a month later her suspicions proved to be correct when, after gathering up all the courage she possessed Kaya bought a pregnancy test that announced the great news: at age 23 the vlogger was pregnant in the same place her mom had been with her all those many years ago.

When she called her mom to share the joyful yet terrifying news, another world-shattering piece of information was given to her in exchange; due to her overstaying the period grace granted in her tourist visa and getting caught upon entering Turkey, Defne couldn't return to America in the near future. Kaya pleaded with her mother to let her fly to Turkey so they could be together again but Defne reasoned with her daughter to wait at least until her baby was born as she herself had done before deciding anything, so she could receive good medical care and thus she stayed in Los Angeles the next nine months, preparing for the arrival of her child.

Lara Aydin came into the world at full force screaming on a clear tranquil March night after 14 hours of labor and Kaya Aydin finally understood the meaning of the word devotion. It was after holding Lara's tiny hand that she made up her mind about her next grand adventure: as much as she had enjoyed her life traveling the world with her mother, cherished each and every trip and was thankful for every moment lived, she knew she wanted Lara's life to be different than the one she had had. She wanted structure for her daughter, reliability and a place to call home that Lara could always return to, a place to call her own that would shelter her from the outside world alas Kaya decided to stay in Los Angeles to raise her child by herself.

With the money made throughout the years by her now renowned YouTube channel, the woman bought a lovely home in studio city and rebranded her channel to be a lifestyle channel going forward, maintaining its core viewers and even attracting new ones with the rebrand, making her channel reach new milestone she celebrates now alongside her daughter.

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( evan mock, cis man, he / him ) is that nicolás “nik” harwood, the 25 year-old musician at bar volante? they’re pretty attentive, but people have told me they could be confusing as well. they kinda remind me of come here by dominic fike, probably because of the whole bailing on family dinners, cuts and scrapes from a failed crossbone, and late night phone calls that end with ‘do you want to come over?’ vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in hollywood hills, but you can probably find them at hi tide comics if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to take a week to reply to a text. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

the basics.

name nicolás harwood nik luna gender cis man, he / him sexuality bisexual height 6’0” face claim evan mock hair color almost always dyed; he’s extremely partial to pink body mods two helix piercings and a tragus on his left ear, a crescent moon tattoo on his left ring finger, a small siberian iris tattoo on the outside of his right wrist traits attentive, thoughtful, closed off, confusing

about.

ㅤ ㅤ ⤷ㅤ can’t you tell that i’m bad for ya ??? ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ it doesn’t show in your eyes ...

nik grew up knowing that he’s a bastard. it didn’t take a genius to figure it out—the expensive gifts that came from ‘uncles’ and ‘godfathers’ he’d never met, the clothes that were lifted straight out of a magazine, the fact that they could afford everything they needed on a waitress’ salary. they didn’t live in excess ( nik would later discover that his mother had set aside most of the money from his father in the event that he decides to refuse his trust ) but they did live comfortably, and nik was just glad that his mother didn’t have to struggle to make ends meet. he knew who his father was—there was only one set of harwoods in hollywood, and they were basically industry royalty—but he didn’t yearn for a connection, didn’t care about meeting someone who had done nothing for him outside of cheques and presents. parenthood, as far as nik was concerned, had nothing to do with blood and everything to do with being there for your child. he would have been content living his whole life without ever meeting his father, but in the end, he didn’t really have much of a choice.

he had just turned eleven when his father asked to meet him for the first time, and it was nothing short of a disaster—nik didn’t make it easy for his father, but it’s not as if the man even tried. they wordlessly agreed never to see each other again ( maybe he and his father were able to reach some sort of understanding, after all ), and life went on as it always has. the cheques kept coming, the gifts arrived every birthday and every holiday without fail, and it was just nik and his mother against the world—just as it’s always been.

he was fourteen when his mother fell ill. it was bad—bad enough that she had to be moved to an inpatient facility, bad enough that nik was forced to live with his only other parent. he didn’t like his father the first time they met at the ritz, and at home he liked his father even less. the harwoods’ house on the hills reminded him of an ice sculpture, beautiful and cold, so unlike their little apartment that was filled with sunshine and warmth. high society was another thing to dread—nik despised the gladhanding, the politics, the people who thought there was something to be earned from sucking up to the bastard. he began to craft a persona: nik from his nickname, luna from his mother’s surname. nicolás was bound by the shackles his father had put him in, but nik was free—free to make friends without telling people who he really is, free to act like he didn’t have access to the depths of his father’s pockets. it was liberating, and if he closed his eyes he could almost let himself believe that he was back home with his mother.

it’s been more than a decade since then, but nik has yet to put the persona to rest. he has carved out a life for himself as nik luna—made friends, bought a ratty apartment downtown that he pretends to rent, started a band. none of the people in nik luna’s life know who he really is, and perhaps they never will.

ㅤ ㅤ ⤷ㅤ baby come here ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ i get so lonely at night !!!

wanted connections.

neighbors. nik splits his time between the harwood estate, dani’s apartment, and the unit he bought in downtown la, but he drops by often enough to be familiar with the other tenants. maybe they get along, maybe they don’t. bandmates. it’s been about a year since nik and a couple of friends started playing shows at bar volante as ‘the deep end’, but it’s more of a hobby than anything else. it kind of has to be, because getting too much traction would risk exposing who nik really is. he’s the frontman and guitarist, while his friends play bass and drums respectively. and on that note... regulars at bar volante. the deep end plays at least two nights every week, so it’s inevitable that nik has become familiar with the regulars. maybe some of them can be considered friends, maybe some of them can’t fucking stand him for some reason or other, maybe some of them could be fans, almost. former fling / someone he used to hook up with. maybe they’re civil, maybe they’re friendly, maybe they’d rather freedive into a pool of lava than spend more than five minutes in each other’s presence. maybe there’s still a bit of tension there, enough to flirt without it leading to anything. maybe nik plays it up when he and his “on-again, off-again” are off-again. someone who knows him as nik harwood. maybe they’re friendly, maybe they aren’t. maybe they know about his double life, maybe they don’t. not a lot of slots for obvious reasons. regulars at venice skate park. nik hasn’t had a real job since he got his degree, so he has a lot of free time that he normally spends skateboarding. there’s a surface-level type of friendship that can be found amongst the community there, and that’s perfect for someone who’s hiding as much as he is.

these are all i could think of at the moment, but as a rule of thumb, friends are always welcome—as well as people who hate nik’s guts. he might not identify as a rich boy, but he does have the cockiness to match, and he likes to play it up sometimes. i might eventually send wanted familial connections to the main, but feel free to choose from any of these for now.

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( michelle yeoh, cis woman, she/her ) is that VIVIENNE LI, the 58 year-old PUBLICIST? they’re pretty CHARISMATIC, but people have told me they could be RUTHLESS as well. they kinda remind me of KILLER QUEEN by QUEEN, probably because of the whole DIOR SUNGLASSES HIDING THE CUNNING GLINT IN HER EYES, DIAMOND RINGS, AND MIRANDA PRIESTLY vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in WESTWOOD, but you can probably find them at CROWN COFFEE if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to SPREAD A FALSE, REPUTATION DAMAGING RUMOUR ABOUT A STAR THAT WRONGED HER. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through. 

full name — vivienne li walker, known professionally as vivienne li.

nicknames — viv, vivi.

age & birthdate — fifty8.

gender & pronouns — cis woman, she/her.

orientation — bisexual biromantic.

relationship status — married to kaleo walker.

birthplace — singapore.

hometown — london, england.

current residence — westwood, los angeles.

occupation — publicist.

positive traits — charismatic, connected, meticulous.

negative traits — cunning, aloof, ruthless.

likes — her husband, her children, jazz music, dirty martinis, kick-boxing, malaysian food, judging people, haute couture, sex, money, power.

dislikes — birds, weak coffee, slow walkers, quentin tarantino, morning people, american cheese, cheap wine.

born in singapore to chinese-malaysian parents, vivienne spent the first 8 years of her life in singapore before her family made the move to london as a child for her father’s job as a professor.

as much as she missed her homeland, young vivienne settled into life as a londoner seamlessly. she always did well in school, but that didn’t stop her from having fun like the typical teenager, too. in fact, she was quite the wild child between the ages of 16 and 18. of course, this worried her parents, but once it came time for university, she settled down and put all of her focus in getting a public relations degree.

at the age of 21 after graduating, she took a leap of faith and moved to the united states to pursue her dreams. she spent the first few years living in new york city before landing her dream job at a pr firm in los angeles.

over the next decade, she worked her way up the hierarchy at her firm, becoming one of the most respected and in demand publicists in hollywood. she’s extremely ruthless, knows how to get what she wants and twist things to her advantage.

CONNECTION IDEAS !

current clients

ex clients she may not be on the best terms with

neighbours in westwood

frenemy

best friend(s)

distant relatives ( cousins/nieces/nephews ) — must be of chinese descent

friends of her children

more tba . . .

[moonrcse]

( havana rose liu, cis woman, she / her ) is that rosie zhang, the twenty-six year-old writer at xoxo magazine? they’re pretty bubbly, but people have told me they could be unassertive as well. they kinda remind me of this side of paradise by hayley kiyoko, probably because of the whole flowers pressed between the pages of a well-worn book, fingers clasping at nothing in their hesitance to reach out, and perfume that clings to the pillows long after she’s gone vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in studio city, but you can probably find them at inkstorm if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to regularly check an ex’s instagram. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

「 ♡ 」  stats

full name rosalie zhang ( call her rosie !! ) gender and pronouns cis woman, she / her orientation straight sapphic, heavily closeted positive traits amiable, cheerful, attentive negative traits indecisive, unassertive, self-critical likes dream bubble's aquatic boba, pink roses, art in all its forms, cheesy christmas movies, poppy from peach riot dislikes ??

「 ♡ 」  about

girls’ life magazine: are you too nice ??

your mother walks like a dream. she was a pageant queen, her youth filled with pretty dresses and prettier crowns. she resents your father for knocking her up so young. her life wasn’t perfect, so she’ll make sure that yours is. she’s living through you and you both know it. you learn to be grateful, you learn to be kind, you learn to smile even when you don’t feel like smiling. you learn to bear it even when you disagree, to never say you dislike something. you’re unable to do anything for yourself, to decide anything for yourself, and you can’t even bring yourself to feel upset about it.

teen vogue: the pressure to look perfect

high school is your mother’s playground. you make head cheerleader, you get straight a’s, you start dating the quarterback. it’s every teen movie brought to life, and you even have your very own clique to match. you’re still grateful, you’re still kind—even to this one girl who isn’t cool, who doesn’t seem to care about dressing the way most of your friends do. you think it’s refreshing, being around someone so different from yourself, someone who could care less about what other people think. you think you start falling in love with her, just a little. you think she feels the same. you do things you shouldn’t — you steal glances, you hold hands, you kiss. she’s a lot braver than you are. you watch as she walks away. she doesn’t look back.

xoxo magazine: silence is golden

you moved out years ago, but you still feel your mother’s eyes on your back — still hear her voice warning you to be nothing short of perfect. you’re making a name for yourself now, or at least trying to. you’re bound by what sells, by the things they ask you to write about. you wish you could write about something that matters, something you love, but your mother never taught you how to fight for what’s dear to you. maybe you’ll learn someday. you doubt you ever will.

「 ♡ 」  connections

best friend one of the few people she can truly be herself around, or at least as true as rosie can manage. they know everything about her, even the things she refuses to say because she’s spent her whole life biting her tongue. fellow regulars at inkstorm rosie spends a lot of time with her head in the clouds, escaping reality in any way that she can. books are perfect for that, and she visits inkstorm often enough to know most of the people who come by. writing / photography / art buddies she appreciates art in all its forms and gravitates toward people who feel the same way. ex-fling they went out long enough that they’d be considered more than “flings”, but rosie finds it difficult to admit things to herself even now. still, the breakup was amicable, so they remain on good terms. fake boyfriend rosie’s mom might not want her to get married and knocked up too young, but it doesn’t mean she approves of her being single, either. she wants rosie to play the role of the perfect woman — elegant and successful and desirable. co-workers she gets along with some and she can’t stand tolerates others. friends !!

[nbodyknws]

( miu natsha, cis woman, she/her ) is that “JANE” NAWAPORN MUANGKAM, the 25 year-old MODEL at SPIRE MODELS? they’re pretty CONFIDENT, but people have told me they could be SELF-CENTERED as well. they kinda remind me of MATERIAL GIRL by MADONNA, probably because of the whole SPOKEN MORNING AFFIRMATIONS TO HER REFLECTION, A HINT OF PINK IN EVERYTHING OWNER, AND PERFUME CLINGING TO SILK BEDSHEETS vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in HOLLYWOOD HILLS, but you can probably find them at ODYSSEY if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to ALWAYS SAY THE WRONG THING. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑺𝑻𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑰𝑪𝑺 ,

GENERAL DETAILS.

FULL NAME: nawaporn muangkam.   NICKNAME(S):  jane, janey, but that's it. AGE:  twenty - five.  DATE OF BIRTH:  feburary 14. PLACE OF BIRTH:  los angeles, california. CURRENT LOCATION:  los angeles, california. ETHNICITY:  thai. GENDER:  cis - woman. PRONOUNS:  she, her. SEXUAL ORIENTATION:  bisexual. OCCUPATION:  model. EDUCATION LEVEL:   high school diploma. LIVING ARRANGEMENTS:  3,000 square foot home in hollywood hills . ACCENT:  "valley girl". SPOKEN LANGUAGES: english, thai.

PHYSICAL APPEARANCE .

FACECLAIM:  miu natsha.  HAIR COLOR AND STYLE:  dyed black, long, and usually styled in loose waves. EYE COLOR: brown.  HEIGHT:  5'2. TATTOOS:  none. PIERCINGS:  two piercings on each ear, belly button.

𝑻𝑯𝑬 𝑯𝑰𝑺𝑻𝑶𝑹𝒀 ,

rich.  young.  successful.  if  jane  seemed  to  have  everything  she  wanted  (plus  more)  then  why  did  it  seem  like  she  was  always  begging  for  attention?  wanting  to  be  front  in  center  of  everything  she  was  apart  of,  purposefully  doing  the  most  -  good  or  bad  -  just  to  make  sure  that  her  name  was  in  the  papers.  literally  whatever  jane  could  do  to  keep  people  not  only  talking,  but  talking  about  her  was  all  she  seemed  to  strive  for.

why,  you  may  ask?  daddy  issues.  they  had  no  mother  and  the  only  person  who  could  be  considered  a  parental  figure  was  her  dad.  anyone  who  is  either  close  with  the  family  or  pays  enough  to  attention  to  them  would  know  that  attention  was  never  given  within  jane's  home  growing  up.  her  father,  a  very  sought  out  for  lawyer,  seemed  to  keep  all  of  his  attention  on  his  clients  and  hardly  ever  made  time  for  her.  hell,  the  only  time  he  ever  acknowledged  her  was  when  he  had  something  to  critiqued,  to  scold  or  to  simply  tell  her  to  leave  him  be. 

her  brother  on  the  other  hand?  according  to  jane,  he  was  the  apple  of  her  father's  eye.  the  one  with  the  good  grades,  who  didn't  have  to  be  spoken  to  often,  who  kept  his  head  down  and  did  whatever  her  father  and  the  nannies  asked.  the  one  who  didn't  cause  trouble  and  moved  in  a  way  that  would  make  anyone  in  their  family  upset.  the  exact  opposite  of  jane.  admiration  seemed  to  only  grow  fonder  when  her  brother  seemed  to  show  the  slightest  bit  of  interest  in  the  kind  of  work  their  dad  did.  while  jane  was  handed  credit  cards  and  money  to  make  her  feel  better  about  whatever  she  was  complaining  about  that  day,  her  brother  was  able  to  sit  in  the  office  and  go  over  paperwork  with  their  dad.  seeking  the  kind  of  attention  that  jane  could  only  wish  to  have.

and  when  you  spend  your  whole  life  begging  for  attention  and  never  getting  it,  you  seem  to  crave  it  from  anywhere  that  you  can  get  it.  tabloids,  cover  spreads,  purposefully  sounding  tone  deaf  in  that  one  tiktok  video  to  make  sure  people  are  actually  talking  about  you. 

more  tba  bc  i'm  actually  dy*ng  <3

[andijuarez]

"GOT A CLASSIC, REAL DEEP, VAN GOGH"

INTRODUCING…

NAME: Andrea Marisol Juarez

NICKNAME(S): Andi, AJ

LABEL: The Spitfire

GENDER & PREFERRED PRONOUNS: Cis Female {She/Her}

HERITAGE: Columbian and Mexican

AGE: 29

BIRTHDAY: June 15, 1995

ZODIAC: Gemini Sun, Capricorn Moon, Cancer Rising

SEXUALITY: Bisexual

OCCUPATION: Mechanic @ The Fix Auto Repair

► APPEARANCE

FACE CLAIM: Cierra Ramirez HEIGHT: 5'1" WEIGHT: 107 lbs. DOMINANT HAND: Left HAIR COLOR: Black EYE COLOR: Brown SCARS: Tiny ones on her hand from her job TATTOOS: La vie en rose on left outer bicep

►PERSONALITY

POSITIVE TRAITS: Driven, Compassionate, Adaptable NEGATIVE TRAITS: Enigmatic, Stubborn, Petulant LIKES: Restoring old cars, making Spotify blends with friends, bar crawls, doodling tattoo ideas DISLIKES: When people assume she can't do her job since she's a woman, being quizzed on her knowledge by men, being cut-off at a bar, when someone speeds up because they don't want to let you into the next lane

►MENTALITY

PHOBIAS: N/A DISORDERS: Anxiety, PTSD ALLERGIES: None

►BACKGROUND

HOMETOWN: Los Angeles, CA CURRENT RESIDENCE: Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA EDUCATION LEVEL: High school diploma FAMILIAL CONNECTIONS: -Sienna Juarez, 50, mother, In Contact -Reuben Juarez, 57, father, In Contact

►FAVORITES

FOOD: Hawaiian Pizza DRINK: Mango Smoothies MOVIE: Bride of Frankenstein TV SHOW: Outerbanks, Game of Thrones BAND/ARTIST: Bad Bunny, SZA SONG: Speed Drive - Charli XCX Devyn 437

► EXTRA INFORMATION

JUNG TYPE: ENFJ ENNEAGRAM: The Troubleshooter (5w6) TEMPERAMENT: Sanguine MORAL ALIGNMENT: Chaotic Good SIN: Anger VIRTUE: Humility ELEMENT: Earth CHARACTER PLAYLIST

UP NEXT: “SPEED DRIVE” BY CHARLI XCX DEVYN 437

BIOGRAPHY:

TW: car accident, ptsd mention

Andi Juarez, 29, is a skilled mechanic with a deep-rooted passion for cars. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Andi grew up in the shadow of her father, Reuben Juarez, a celebrated NASCAR driver known for his daring races and dominance on the track. From a young age, Andi was introduced to the world of racing. Her father’s influence was undeniable, and it was through his mentorship that Andi first honed her driving skills. His legacy in motorsports inspired her to pursue racing herself, and soon, she became a well-known figure in the underground street racing scene. Andi quickly earned her reputation as a fierce competitor, earning a spot in the infamous street racing team, the LA Prowlers. With her fierce determination and precision behind the wheel, she seemed destined to transition into professional racing. But her promising career was tragically cut short. While racing in an underground event, Andi was involved in a serious car accident that left her with physical injuries and, more deeply, mental scars. The traumatic experience triggered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and Andi found herself unable to return to racing. The accident marked a turning point in Andi’s life. Struggling with the psychological aftermath, she distanced herself from her old racing friends, retreating from the adrenaline-fueled world that had once defined her. Instead, Andi channeled her energy into a new pursuit: restoring and repairing classic cars. With a natural affinity for mechanics and an in-depth knowledge of vehicles, she found solace in working on engines and bringing old cars back to life. She took a job as a mechanic at The Fix Auto Repair, a well-respected shop in Los Angeles, where her talent for working on cars quickly earned her a loyal clientele. Now, Andi has become a local legend in the car repair world, known not only for her skills but also for her deep connection to the history of racing. Though she has left her street racing days behind, Andi’s love for cars remains unshaken. She continues to work on her mental health while embracing her new life in the mechanic world. Still, there is a part of her that misses the thrill of the race, and sometimes, when the garage is quiet and the cars are in their bays, she wonders what could have been if the accident had never happened. In many ways, Andi’s story is one of resilience. While she has walked away from racing, she has not walked away from the world of cars. Her father’s influence, though faded from the track, still lives on in her every turn of the wrench.

EXTRA-EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT HER!

Andi Juarez is a complex, enigmatic woman with layers that only a few ever get to peel back. On the surface, she can come off as aloof, her emotions often guarded behind a quiet, determined exterior. But beneath that tough shell lies a fiercely compassionate person who deeply cares for those she lets into her life—though she keeps that side well hidden. Her drive to succeed and prove herself is unwavering, shaped by a lifetime of expectations and personal struggles. At her core, Andi is stubborn—once she sets her mind to something, there's no changing her direction. It’s part of what made her so successful as a racer and what keeps her striving to be the best mechanic she can be. But that stubbornness also feeds into her petulance; when things don’t go according to plan or when she feels misunderstood, she’s quick to retreat or snap back with frustration. Despite her sharp edges, Andi is incredibly adaptable, constantly finding ways to adjust to new challenges, especially when life forces her into unfamiliar territory.Her passion for cars and racing burns bright, and though she’s distanced herself from the racing world, that fire still fuels her every move—whether it’s restoring an old engine or helping someone with a repair. When she’s truly invested in something or someone, Andi will give all of herself to it. She may not show it often, but her loyalty and compassion are undeniable to those who have earned her trust. In a way, Andi’s contradictions—her cool detachment alongside her fierce loyalty, her drive alongside her reluctance—make her all the more captivating.

[codeinc]

( evan mock, cis man, he / him ) is that nicolás “nik” harwood, the 25 year-old musician at bar volante? they’re pretty attentive, but people have told me they could be confusing as well. they kinda remind me of come here by dominic fike, probably because of the whole bailing on family dinners, cuts and scrapes from a failed crossbone, and late night phone calls that end with ‘do you want to come over?’ vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in hollywood hills, but you can probably find them at hi tide comics if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to take a week to reply to a text. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

the basics.

name nicolás harwood nik luna gender cis man, he / him sexuality mostly straight height 6’0” face claim evan mock hair color almost always dyed; he’s extremely partial to pink body mods two helix piercings and a tragus on his left ear, a crescent moon tattoo on his left ring finger, a small siberian iris tattoo on the outside of his right wrist traits attentive, thoughtful, closed off, confusing

about.

ㅤ ㅤ ⤷ㅤ can’t you tell that i’m bad for ya ??? ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ it doesn’t show in your eyes ...

nik grew up knowing that he’s a bastard. it didn’t take a genius to figure it out—the expensive gifts that came from ‘uncles’ and ‘godfathers’ he’d never met, the clothes that were lifted straight out of a magazine, the fact that they could afford everything they needed on a waitress’ salary. they didn’t live in excess ( nik would later discover that his mother had set aside most of the money from his father in the event that he decides to refuse his trust ) but they did live comfortably, and nik was just glad that his mother didn’t have to struggle to make ends meet. he knew who his father was—there was only one set of harwoods in hollywood, and they were basically industry royalty—but he didn’t yearn for a connection, didn’t care about meeting someone who had done nothing for him outside of cheques and presents. parenthood, as far as nik was concerned, had nothing to do with blood and everything to do with being there for your child. he would have been content living his whole life without ever meeting his father, but in the end, he didn’t really have much of a choice.

he had just turned eleven when his father asked to meet him for the first time, and it was nothing short of a disaster—nik didn’t make it easy for his father, but it’s not as if the man even tried. they wordlessly agreed never to see each other again ( maybe he and his father were able to reach some sort of understanding, after all ), and life went on as it always has. the cheques kept coming, the gifts arrived every birthday and every holiday without fail, and it was just nik and his mother against the world—just as it’s always been.

he was fourteen when his mother fell ill. it was bad—bad enough that she had to be moved to an inpatient facility, bad enough that nik was forced to live with his only other parent. he didn’t like his father the first time they met at the ritz, and at home he liked his father even less. the harwoods’ house on the hills reminded him of an ice sculpture, beautiful and cold, so unlike their little apartment that was filled with sunshine and warmth. high society was another thing to dread—nik despised the gladhanding, the politics, the people who thought there was something to be earned from sucking up to the bastard. he began to craft a persona: nik from his nickname, luna from his mother’s surname. nicolás was bound by the shackles his father had put him in, but nik was free—free to make friends without telling people who he really is, free to act like he didn’t have access to the depths of his father’s pockets. it was liberating, and if he closed his eyes he could almost let himself believe that he was back home with his mother.

it’s been more than a decade since then, but nik has yet to put the persona to rest. he has carved out a life for himself as nik luna—made friends, bought a ratty apartment downtown that he pretends to rent, started a band. none of the people in nik luna’s life know who he really is, and perhaps they never will.

ㅤ ㅤ ⤷ㅤ baby come here ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ i get so lonely at night !!!

wanted connections.

neighbors. nik splits his time between the harwood estate, dani’s apartment, and the unit he bought in downtown la, but he drops by often enough to be familiar with the other tenants. maybe they get along, maybe they don’t. bandmates. it’s been about a year since nik and a couple of friends started playing shows at bar volante as ‘the deep end’, but it’s more of a hobby than anything else. it kind of has to be, because getting too much traction would risk exposing who nik really is. he’s the frontman and guitarist, while his friends play bass and drums respectively. and on that note... regulars at bar volante. the deep end plays at least two nights every week, so it’s inevitable that nik has become familiar with the regulars. maybe some of them can be considered friends, maybe some of them can’t fucking stand him for some reason or other, maybe some of them could be fans, almost. former fling / someone he used to hook up with. maybe they’re civil, maybe they’re friendly, maybe they’d rather freedive into a pool of lava than spend more than five minutes in each other’s presence. maybe there’s still a bit of tension there, enough to flirt without it leading to anything. maybe nik plays it up when he and his “on-again, off-again” are off-again. someone who knows him as nik harwood. maybe they’re friendly, maybe they aren’t. maybe they know about his double life, maybe they don’t. not a lot of slots for obvious reasons. regulars at venice skate park. nik hasn’t had a real job since he got his degree, so he has a lot of free time that he normally spends skateboarding. there’s a surface-level type of friendship that can be found amongst the community there, and that’s perfect for someone who’s hiding as much as he is.

these are all i could think of at the moment, but as a rule of thumb, friends are always welcome—as well as people who hate nik’s guts. he might not identify as a rich boy, but he does have the cockiness to match, and he likes to play it up sometimes. i also sent a wanted connection for his college best friend-slash-former fling to the main, so feel free to check that out and apply for it if you’re down.

navigation.

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[takxmxhighxr]

( ariana grande, cis woman, she/her ) is that LUCIANA VESPA, the 32 year-old OWNER  at ROSE'S TURN? they’re pretty PATIENT, but people have told me they could be TOUGH SHELLED as well. they kinda remind me of LAST KISS by PEARL JAM, probably because of the whole DAMAGED ON THE INSIDE & SMILEY ON THE OUTSIDE, TALKING TO HER CATS, AND CONSTANTLY HAVING A BOOK IN HER HANDS vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in EAST VILLAGE, LONG BEACH, but you can probably find them at BAR VOLANTE if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to SURPRISE YOU WITH HER VOICE. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

character information

name: luciana vespa

nicknames: luci, lulu (mom only)

gender & pronouns: cis womman & she/her

sexuality: bisexual

age: 32

birthday: november 3, 1992

place of birth: east village, long beach, la

occupation: owner of rose's turns

time since arriving in NYC: whole life

aesthetics: damanged on the inside & smilet on the outside, talking to her cats, & constantly having a book in her hands.

parents: thomas vespa & rose vespa (deceased)

siblings: hunter vespa, skylar vespa, & thomas vespa jr.

pets: black cat named elphaba & orange tabby named glinda

appearance:

faceclaim:  ariana grande

height:  5'1"

build: petite

eyes:  dark brown

hair:  blonde

piercings:  multiple ear piercings, belly button, nostrils

tattoos:  too many to count

personality:

traits: patient, compassionate, secretive, easily nervous

labels / tropes:  most likely to surprise you with her voice

mental health:  fine

physical health:  healthy

likes:  people who help one another out, people who don't judge a book by it's cover, animal lovers.

dislikes:  people who are rude to others, bullies, people who maltreat books.

fears:  lots

phobias:  death

biography: TBD.

Luciana always had a passion for reading. She was someone who was always seen with a book in her hands, but it was even better because it was something that her and her mother could always bond over. As soon as she was old enough to read young adult and adult books, Luciana and her mother were always hosting a book club at their home and they would drink tea with their friends and discuss the best books out there.

Sometimes her siblings were jealous about how close Luciana was with her mom, but she couldn't help that they bonded over books and that's not something that her other siblings were not into. Luciana couldn't be bothered with what made her siblings jealous. It was always Luci's dream to open her own used bookstore. She felt like the big corporate stores were overcharging and trying to exploit people.

Luci went to school for business so that she could open the store with her mother. After college, Luciana was working in the business world and she was so busy with everything in her career that she didn't have much time to plan out the bookstore, but that's not something that bothered her mom as long as she was happy with what she was doing.

When Luciana was at work one day, she got a call from her father that her mother had collapsed. Turns out that she had received some news that she didn't tell anyone about and she was severely ill. Luciana didn't have enough time to make it across town and to the hospital before her mother passed. She felt devastated that she was the only one who wasn't there to say goodbye to her mother. However, her mother had been working on something that she wanted to give Luci.

Luci's father had given it to her about six months after her mom passed and it was a short story about a mom and her daughter being the best of friends. However, it wasn't finished. Luciana was determined to finish this book and make her mother proud of her. Her mother had actually left all of her money to Luciana with her father's blessing so that she would finally open the bookstore that the two were dreaming of. Of course Luci named it after her mom and it's something that opened up recently and Luciana was prepared to make her mom proud.

Luciana left the corporate business world to make her and her mother's dream come true to provide books for people who couldn't always afford them by having a used book service. While money was good, it's not what mattered to Luciana as it was about going to work every day to make her mom proud.

[uponcanvas]

( lee juyeon, cis man, he/him ) is that JAEWON “JUDE” YOON, the 27 year-old PERSONAL STYLIST? they’re pretty ELOQUENT, but people have told me they could be RECKLESS as well. they kinda remind me of SUPER8 by TIGER LA FLOR, probably because of the whole LETTERS IN PERFUMED PAPER, ROSE COLOURED GLASSES, AND A SUN KISSED BODY LAID UPON BED OF SILK vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in DOWNTOWN LA, but you can probably find them at INKSTORM if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to ACCIDENTALLY GHOST YOU. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

basics

info:

full name jaewon "jude" yoon age twenty seven date of birth 27th july 1997 place of birth seoul, south korea current location los angeles, usa gender cis-man sexual orientation pansexual pronouns he/him occupation personal stylist, hired upon request living arrangements an apartment in downtown la, too spacious for one aesthetics letters inked upon perfumed paper, whispered sweet nothings, kissed by dawn's first light, loose silken sheets, 3am strolls illuminated by the city's lights

appearance:

face claim lee juyeon eye color black hair color black, or dark brown most of the time height 5'11 distinguishing features a tattoo by his collarbone, piercing at right eyebrow to partially conceal a scar typical style dependent on his mood. oftentimes it's laid-back— street-inspired pieces of neutral color. sometimes it's on the more experimental side— playing with colors, experimenting textures and patterns.

traits:

positive eloquent, adaptable, easygoing, charming negative pessimistic, reckless, impulsive, detached, too easygoing at times it makes him seem almost careless mbti intj

background

part 1, childhood &. upbringing:

born into a family of entrepreneurs, jaewon's jude's childhood was spent drifting from city to city, never quite rooted, always moving wherever his family's business requires them to. despite his parents' efforts in providing him with the best— whether its education, luxurious comforts— basically what one would call a perfect life, their overprotectiveness casted a shadow over his childhood. once warm and full of light, a child one would called 'sunshine personified', jaewon was the type who made friends everywhere he went, until his parents' overbearing control began to feel suffocating. every decision was made for him, every step dictated — a grip disguised as protection. constant relocations meant most attachments were fleeting, and overtime, the sunshine dulled into a child that longed for a simpler life. something beyond his family's grasp.

part 2, proceeding events:

the distance between jaewon jude and his parents only grew with time, an unspoken rift neither of them acknowledge but felt by all parties. then he found an escape in the form of dance. to him, it was the only escape he had from their control, a momentary sense of freedom; but to his parents? a waste. an indulgence with no future and stability. most importantly, no place in the path they had carved out for him. one thing led to another, and jude found himself in los angeles upon receiving an acceptance letter from ucla. the newfound college freedom allowed him to explore his interests without boundaries, learned to express himself and built treasured friendships. he even fell in love for the first time, surprisingly. their connection was undeniable but alas, all good things never last.

part 3, current predicament:

fashion isn't that bad of a career, he figured. and it's actually something that he actually enjoys— a means to express himself without restriction. and he's not entirely bad at it either. good enough to build his own name in the industry, actually, starting from the small gigs that grew into something bigger. and now a personal stylist, well sought-after and hired upon request with a steady inflow of clients. the pay? more than enough to live comfortably. there's still a lingering emptiness, he feels, and to keep it at bay, he flirts easily, never staying too long. the fleeting connections are a good distraction when it comes to filling silence, and a good distraction for the inevitable future. the family business' looming in the distance, jude's well aware, but perhaps that's a problem for another day. for now, he's content.

potential connections

best friend jude's best friend, someone sees all sides of him. with them, he doesn't have to wear a mask or pretend. their bond's comfortable, effortless but still runs deeper than just shared experiences.

childhood friend. friendship's difficult to maintain when you're constantly moving between cities, but surprisingly, there's one who stayed throughout the years despite his ups and downs, who knew him at his most vulnerable and kept contact even then. who knew they'd bump into each other again?

clients. jude's regular clients. influencers, celebrities, aspiring models? or just someone with too much money to spend? in terms of which pieces of clothing, accessories, or which colors to put together for the next event, he knows best.

no feelings involved. or in another words, friends with benefits. they're simply there for each other's benefits. what happens between texts and behind closed doors stays there. perhaps it gets intimate, too much so at times and more often than not do the lines get blurred. but without labels attached and feelings involved, it'll be fine... right?

right person, wrong time. name still carved on his heart, matching tattoo still etched upon collarbone, unremoved. perhaps it's time to let go.

not exactly enemies. not friends, not enemies. he's just unable to get along with them no matter how hard he tries (he's barely trying). could be a classmate from college, someone in the industry, or someone who frequents the same cafe as he does. anyhow, he simply finds them, well. annoying.

tba.

note: these are all i could come up with as of right now, but i'm always open to discuss other connections as well as plot or expand more on the existing ones!

[coldwhisk]

is that jaekyung “jason” jung, the 26 year-old barista at crown coffee? they’re pretty easy going, but people have told me they could be emotionally unavailable as well. they kinda remind me of only fools fall in love by life of dillon, probably because of the whole a squeeze of your hand in a crowded place, a lazy ‘you know i’d choose you, right?’ before he slips away, and a text that reads ‘wish you were here’ but goes unsent vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in van nuys, but you can probably find them at rudy’s if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to send you a playlist full of love songs that he swears don’t mean anything. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

the basics.

name jaekyung "jason" jung date of birth june 13th place of birth seoul, south korea age 26 gender cis man, he/him sexuality bisexual occupation part-time barista, full-time mba student living arrangements studio apartment at van nuys face claim jung sungchan height 6’1” build toned from hitting the gym 3 times a week clothing style on off days, he opts for basic or sleeveless shirts, occasionally an outer of choice, and washed jeans—anything to get out of the stuffy business casual look

personality traits.

positive playful, charming, sociable, loyal, hard working (when motivated) negative emotionally unavailable, cynical, sarcastic, indecisive personality type esfp quirks always has a drink in hand (coffee, matcha, milk tea, anything relatively sweet really). uses "girl" (gender neutral) or "dude" (gender neutral) without thinking. avoids eye contact when vulnerable but holds it when teasing likes matcha, music playlists, playful teasing, spontaneous plans dislikes overly formal settings, people prying too much on his personal life, being called out on his emotional unavailability

relationships.

father jung taekyun — strict and pragmatic mother kang minjeong — respectable, warm but firm siblings jung jaein (younger sister) — poised and ambitious

background.

upbringing.

jaekyung jung was born into privilege in south korea. as the first born of a second generation korean business empire, his life was meticulously planned from the start: prestigious schools, elite social circles, and the unspoken expectation that he'll one day inherit the family business. despite all the expectations on him, jaekyung excelled, not out of passion but out of habit.

significant life events.

his first taste of freedom came in the form of pursuing a business undergraduate degree in los angeles. the coastal air and laid-back energy were a stark contrast to seoul’s rigid expectations—a breath of fresh air he didn’t know he craved.

adulthood.

after graduating, he returned to korea to work as a management consultant—an experience to help him "prepare for leadership." on paper, he thrived: high-profile clients, daily strategy meetings, and a fast-track to executive status. the embodiment of every other asian parents' dream. but beneath all that, he felt hollow. for a while, he filled that emptiness with fleeting things—nights out that stretched until dawn, friends whose names blurred together, flings that began and ended with little fanfare. he wore his easygoing smile like armor, leaned into moments that required nothing more from him than a charming grin and a drink in hand. but no matter how many people surrounded him, the emptiness lingered. eventually, he quit his job and found himself back in los angeles, using an mba program as a convenient excuse rather than a clear direction. his parents still wire him money in hopes he'd come around eventually, but jaekyung refuses to make use of it, opting to find another way to provide for himself.

current predicament.

he picked up a part-time job at crown coffee to pass time. what started as a filler became grounding, and he finds comfort in the simplicity of the moment. ask him about the future, and he’ll laugh, offering a nonchalant, “i’ll figure it out when i get there.” his parents might not understand why he trades luxury for late-night study sessions and early shifts at a coffee shop, but for jaekyung, there’s value in finding his own way—even if it means getting lost for a while.

wanted connections.

coworkers. flings, past/present. childhood-friend-turned-potential-fiancé that contrasts his personality. situationships, past/present. classmates. friends from his uni & mba class. crown coffee customers.

[hitides]

( timothée chalamet, cis man, he / him ) is that jocephas “ceph” reed, the 25 year-old musician at vortex records? they’re pretty charismatic, but people have told me they could be self-destructive as well. they kinda remind me of die in california by mgk, probably because of the whole cigarette butts lining the window sill, looking into the mirror and not recognizing the person staring back at you, and feeling homesick for a place that no longer exists vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in hollywood hills, but you can probably find them at odyssey if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to disappear for days on end. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

the basics.

name jocephas “ceph” reed stage name ceph gender cis man, he / him sexuality bisexual height 6’2” face claim timothée chalamet vices alcohol and narcotics body mods three lobe piercings on his left ear, a barbell near the tail end of his right brow, cybernetic scarification on his left leg, a fake autopsy scar on his chest that he got as a tattoo when he was sixteen because he thought it looked cool ( it didn’t ) traits charismatic, creative, self-destructive, volatile

about.

ㅤ ㅤ ⤷ㅤ killed the me i used to be, i might die in california ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ in my mind i had a dream, saw a demon on my shoulder ...

ceph has always wanted to make it big, is the thing. he was smart, but not in the way his cousin was. he could barely stay awake in school, but he did have a knack for music, and that was what he chose to cling to. he’d been making songs for as long as he could remember, melodies tapped onto schoolbooks and lunchboxes and play-doh caps before the grouchy old lady down the hall softened up enough to teach him how to play piano. he and his mother might have been broke and his grades might have been tanking, but he had music, and for a while that was enough.

the thing about going to a public high school is that no one really expects anything of you. ceph sat through all of the career advising sessions, same as everyone else, but no one really saw him or paid enough attention to ask about what he was good at. one look at his grades and they think: this kid’s a lost cause, no point trying to save him from drowning. and that was fine, really, because ceph had a dream—a dream to move across the country and make a living doing what he loves most. his dream was exactly what it was, though—just a dream, wisps of smoke and tall tales he told himself just to get through the day. reality was’nt so forgiving.

his mother passed two weeks before his graduation, and he would have dropped out then and there if not for the fact that his aunt pushed him to see things through. ceph went through the motions, got his high school diploma, and locked himself inside the house for half a year. in that time, he wrote. music had always been his escape, but now it was his only lifeline. there was something therapeutic about prying himself open for all the world to see, and that was exactly what he did—he took his pain, translated them into notes and lyrics and melodies, and cast them out into digital seas. he thought it would help, writing it all out, and he thought it would make it easier for him to stop trying to put the world on pause. ceph never thought his life would change practically overnight.

his music went viral, he got signed, and suddenly he was halfway across the country like he always dreamed he would be. that’s the thing about dreams, though—they were rarely rooted in reality, and underneath everything that sparkled and shone, los angeles is a place where dreams came to die. ceph had everything he had ever wanted, but he had a hole in the centre of him and nothing to fill it with.

ㅤ ㅤ ⤷ㅤ i’m miserable even though i made it ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ ㅤ got a house in the hills and i fucking hate it !!!

wanted connections.

drinking buddies. ceph runs on fumes and self-destruction, so he tends to gravitate towards people who would enable him. maybe they have some idea about what ceph is going through, maybe they don’t. when the lights are low, picking your poison is all that really matters. flings, former and current. ceph’s in no position to be taking care of anybody, so drunken hookups ( he’s never really sober ) are the best he can do. maybe they have something close to friendship, maybe they just get off and go. maybe they’re civil or maybe they resent ceph for not having space for anyone but himself. anything goes. industry acquaintances. hollywood is a lot smaller than it looks. maybe your muse is a singer, an actor, a model. maybe your muse works behind the scenes. maybe ceph has only ever spoken a handful of words to them, or maybe he even goes so far as to seek them out when they’re attending same event. someone who’s perpetually out of the loop. it’s refreshing, being ceph-the-fuckup and not ceph-the-singer-who’s-also-a-fuckup. it’s rare to find someone who doesn’t know him these days, and ceph appreciates the anonymity more than he would ever admit.

these are all i could think of at the moment. as a rule of thumb, if your muse likes to get white boy wasted, ceph will get along with them just fine. i will eventually submit wanted connections to the main for his manager and his cousin, but feel free to play around with these for now.

[madwewe]

Is that KAI WELLS, the TWENTY-THREE year-old PART-TIMER at RUDY’S? they’re pretty GENUINE, but people have told me they could be ENIGMATIC as well. they kinda remind me of KILL YOURSELF (PART III) by $UICIDEBOY$, probably because of the whole GRUNGY E-BOY, TATTOO & BODY SHOP, AND BALISONG IN YOUR BACK POCKET vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in EAST VILLAGE, but you can probably find them at BAR VOLANTE if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to BE THE COMPLICATED EX. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

⧋ BASICS

Name: Kai M. Wells Nicknames: Cubby, Wells Age: 23 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Ojibwe/Taiwanese

⧋ APPEARANCE

Tall with an athletic build shaped by years of parkour and skateboarding. A grungy e-boy aesthetic - oversized clothes, silver jewelry, black nail polish, ear and tongue piercings and tribal tattoos with Indigenous symbolism and contemporary designs. Often carries a blunt and balisong in his back pocket and a skateboard under his arm.

⧋ PERSONALITY

A quiet observer with an artistic soul, Kai moves between different social circles with ease while maintaining an air of mystery. Though his aesthetic suggests edge, he's a hopeless romantic who remembers tiny details about people he cares about. Loyal to his friends and passionate about supporting local artists and causes.

⧋ CURRENTLY

Lives in Long Beach's East Village Arts District with his aunt who raised him since he was ten. He graduated community college with an associates degree in graphic design. Works part-time at Rudy's while developing tattoo flash art and black and white photography on the side. He's also in a band that he started in high school with two friends from his childhood called RATS. He is also active in his local community campaigning for different causes. On days he's not busy you can find him at his favorite spot bar volante in Venice Beach.

⧋ MOTIVATIONS

Strives to honor and preserve his indigenous traditions while carving out his place in Long Beach's creative scene. Working to build RATS' reputation in the underground music community and keep the band independent, while developing his skills in tattoo art.

⧋ SKILLS/INTERESTS

+ Graphic design (Associate's Degree) + Parkour + Skateboarding + Graffiti Art + B&W Photography + Activism for indigenous rights and obscure causes + Balisong Spin Tricks + RATS band

⧋ THE LOVE OF HIS LIFE

Kawasaki Ninja ZX-6R Matte Black

⧋ WANTED CONNECTIONS

Cubby is all about the art and entertainment community so anyone from there really, but here are some kinds of people he would be seen with. Creative & Artistic Tattoo Artists, Photographers, Graffiti/Street Artists, other BIPOC artists, Musicians, Rappers Music Industry Record Store Employees/Owners, Venue Staff, Party Promoters. Activism & Community Activists for all causes, Community Organizers Recreation & Hobbies Parkour Practitioners, Skateboarders, Motorcycle Enthusiasts, Gamers. Social Romantic Interests, New Friends (with or without benefits), Rivals (with or without benefits), Mentors (with or….just assume everything in this list is an open invitation.)

[contrcversy]

( kim jisoo, cis woman, she/her ) is that ATHENA CHO, the 30 year-old ACTRESS at ATLAS ARTIST AGENCY? they’re pretty SHARP-WITTED, but people have told me they could be RESENTFUL as well. they kinda remind me of GOOD LUCK, BABE! by CHAPPELL ROAN, probably because of the whole VINTAGE CHANEL, CAT-EYED SUNGLASSES, AND OLD HOLLYWOOD FILMS vibe they’ve got going for them. they live in HOLLYWOOD HILLS, but you can probably find them at ODYSSEY if you wanted to chat. out of everyone i know, i’d say they’re the most likely to THANK HER DOGS IN AN AWARDS ACCEPTANCE SPEECH. say what you want about them, but they’re an angeleno through and through.

full name — athena cho.

nicknames — thea, tee.

age & birthdate — thirty; may 25th.

gender & pronouns — cis woman, she/her.

orientation — lesbian.

birthplace — busan, south korea.

hometown — palo alto, california.

current residence — hollywood hills, los angeles.

occupation — actress @ atlas artists agency.

career claim — anya taylor-joy.

positive traits — sharp-witted, loyal, protective.

negative traits — resentful, sarcastic, reticent.

likes — fruit smoothies, her mom’s home cooking, playing mario kart, watching movies, crocheting.

dislikes — tba.

born in busan, south korea before moving to the united states and settling in palo alto, california a few months after her birth, athena grew up surrounded by love. she is the firstborn and ‘miracle baby’ to her parents who were told they had slim chances of conceiving a child naturally.

clearly with god on their side, they ended up unexpectedly conceiving their second and last child, a daughter, when athena was six years old. she always doted on her little sister, and still does — they’re best friends, and even though the younger cho is an adult, she still finds herself being overprotective of her sister.

interested in acting and performing from a young age, athena always knew she was meant to be an actress, no matter how many failures she got, she wasn’t going to give up. it took years of rejection and tears, but at the age of 25, she finally got her big break in a critically acclaimed film, which jumpstarted her career and she’s currently one of the most in demand younger actresses in hollywood.

she is known for her quick-witted humour and gregarious, friendly nature — she’s very loquacious, too and is the type of person who can make friends with just about anyone.

CONNECTION IDEAS !

childhood friends from palo alto

neighbours in the hollywood hills

co-star crush ( fem muses only )

exes

pr relationship

more ideas to be added …