#wnc.starter

[capthayes]

OPEN STARTER

WHERE: Wilmington Pride Parade

"Wow, look at this turnout! Have you ever seen the city this vibrant and colorful?"

[sloanexlawson]

sloane could not believe how bad her date had went the night before and she wasn't sure why in the world she thought that joining a date website was a good idea. "god," she huffed, walking next to her friend as they made their ways down the side walk toward their lunch destination, "i swear that i attract the weirdest people. how hard is it for me to meet a normal girl? or well, normal enough. last night, i met up with this girl and she told me she saw dead people. i can't tell if she's seen too much tv or she was on something. either way, that date was over just as soon as it started."

[jemmaxlawson]

— OPEN STARTER

location: Animal Acres

"Olaf, get back here!" Jemma shouted, fully aware it'll attract unnecessary attention towards her. But what else could she do when the sneaky pup had taken advantage of the single second she'd let her guard down. Bringing him along was a bad idea, she knew it the second she'd put that leash on him. She knew exactly how overly excited the pup would get around so many people and other animals yet she'd seen it as the perfect opportunity to work on his obidience. But it turned out the joke was on her since she was the one to learn her lesson. "I'm sorry," she was almost out of breath by the time she caught up to the naughty pup. "Did he destroy anything of yours already?"

[sofiafuentes]

Status: CLOSED starter (5/5)

Location: Waterworks Mall

“No! I was here first.” Sofia snatched the item from their hands as if it was hidden treasure that they discovered. “I was told this was the one I needed to get. You can’t have it. I need it.” She could see the way the other person was staring at her because she was acting like a psycho. “In fact, I will pay for whatever it is that you get so long as it’s not this. Deal?” A twinge of guilt began to bubble up for being so rude, but she had no choice. "My parents are in town. I need this. I've been running around all over town looking for this."

[armisdeleon]

LOCATION: Tric

AVAILABILITY: OPEN

"Tell me why, any time I tell someone that I have piercings, and tattoos, their first question is always - 'Got any somewhere I can't see?' Like, dude -- maybe, but you just killed your chance of finding out for sure." She asked, turning to the person next to her, holding out the pool stick. "I also just want to say something like 'If you just want to see me naked, just say so. It may cost you, but, at least, you're upfront about it."

[deanmatiashernandez]

OPEN STARTER @ THE GRIP FACTORY

this was his first time giving this whole thing a go but when the other invited him out, he wasn't the type to tell them no. after all, wilmington was the place he'd started over and the only person he remembered having back in new mexico was his late wife. that's now how he wanted things to go this time around. as finished putting on the harness, he turned toward his company. "alright, so you can't laugh if i fall. i told you i've never done this before. i am pretty much fully prepared to embarrass myself though."

[gwendolynwcde]

❛ ☾ ◟━ 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."

[hazalyildizs]

OPEN STARTER

capping at: (2/4) capped

location: tasty treats

The incident during the mayoral ball still bothered her. These days, wherever she went out, she was never without protection. Mainly pepper spray and taser. Paranoid couldn’t even begin to describe how she felt. Lost in thought, she didn't notice the person in front of her until it was too late. She bumped into them, nearly spilling their drink. "Oh, I'm so sorry!" she said, her heart racing—though this time it had nothing to do with the stalker. As she looked up to apologize further, recognition dawned on her face. Her eyes widened, relief washing over her. Finally, she managed a weak smile, her voice barely above a whisper as she said, " it’s been a while. I didn't expect to see you here. How’s your day going?" Better than hers, she hoped.

[rylexcallahan]

open starter

All night Rylan was looking for a chance at challenge. It was, after all, what kept him going — a good challenge always had the power to fuel up with desire for life. "You better know what you're about to get youself into." He warned, lifting up his glass to his lips; the alcohol already burning in his stomach and veins, fueling him up further. "Because turning back isn't an option."

[kmadrigalsoto]

❛ ☾ ◟━ LOCATION: carriage falls country club / mayoral ball

❛ ☾ ◟━ TIME: during the blackout period

❛ ☾ ◟━ STATUS: open to those in the vicinity

One moment, it was nothing but chatter, laughter, music, and the clinking of glasses all around as the vast majority enjoyed the celebration. The next it was darkness all around with worrisome partygoers and brewing chaos. It didn't help that alcohol was served and surely enough would mean future injuries to come for those who had a little too much and weren't careful. Did she even hear some glasses break? At this rate, Kimberly's heart sank completely as soon as the blackout took place. To see her and her team's work go to ruins as she wasn't sure what to do next brought her anxieties to the forefront as she immediately reached for her phone to see if she was able to get signal for any news or incoming messages. Instead, she was met with nothing.

"Shit." she said outloud to whoever's next to her. "Okay don't panic...Surely there's a generator that needs to be up and running right? Why did it have to happen now!? I spent all day getting ready and I did not look this cute just for all this to not be seen." She used that as a front since it pained her to even comment on her and her team's hard work at this point and she was doing her best to not be on the verge of complete tears. "Like I'm sure you look cute too, but I can't even see shit to even determine that. And no, the phone's flashlight doesn't even count especially since it has crappy lighting and we should be conserving battery. Anyways, are you okay though? You didn't like trip over your own feet or anything like that?"

[emberleon]

since the almost kidnapping a couple of weeks before, ember found it hard to leave the confines of irza's place. she had yet to go home and did most of her work there but she needed to get out of there, even if it was just to grab a cup of coffee. it wasn't just that she was scared but it was also that she wasn't really looking forward to the looks of sympathy that were due to be shot in her direction. she was headed straight for one of her favorite places in wilmington, that being tasty treats. she was hyper focused on her surroundings, so much so that she was looking over her shoulder when she ran right into someone. a gasp escaped her lips as she stumbled back and it was followed by a sigh of relief when she realized she knew the person in front of her. "sorry," she started, "i'm just...a little on edge."

[capthayes]

The last couple of weeks had been a handful that's for sure. Sierra, prompted by the meeting with her brother, that gone to her parents' home after years to talk to her mother about the situation and to stop meddling in her life and, of course, being among her family never really helped. Not Harry, of course. Seeing him had broken her heart but for different reasons. The distance that had grown between them, but not for the pain he brought to her soul. Her brother never brought her that, but her father did. And seeing her mother didn't help either. So she had to get away for a while, take a few weeks off to herself and be out of town—out of her troublesome life. She didn't go far, visiting some friends in California, and she was back just as quick as she went. Because she was a workaholic (and deep down she was scared to be replaced at the station).

Returning wasn't easy either, so much to get to, so much paperwork to review, too much to catch up on. She needed a fucking drink at the end of her day, so there she was, downing a whiskey as if there was no tomorrow. With a deep sigh, she ordered a second dose and looked to her side. "So, what's gotten you here tonight? I know what brought me."

[axelhughes]

OPEN STARTER

location: tric (2/4)

Axel sat at the bar in Tric, his fingers tightly gripping a glass of whiskey—his third of the night. He had never felt more like a complete idiot for thinking his plans would remain hidden forever. Shivani had found out, and now everything was falling apart. Still, a part of him seethed at her invasion of his privacy. Who gave her the right to snoop around his personal affairs? He took a long swig of his drink, grimacing at the burn. The person next to him must have noticed his foul mood because they’d kept their mouth shut. Good. He didn’t want small talk anyway. "You know what really grinds my gears? People who can't mind their own damn business," he spat bitterly—mostly to himself—his words slightly slurred.

[sashahughes]

open starter ft. sasha & anyone!!

"-no," she started as she came through the door into her living room, "i'm not going out tonight. my leg is throbbing." she informed the other who was seated in her living room. she wasn't trying to be mean or even come off as though she didn't want to hang out with them but she certainly had pushed herself too far and she was definitely in need of a chill night. "but if you really want to hang out, i wouldn't mind ordering take out and watching shitty reality tv."

[chiaramazzochetti]

location: bare necessities open (5/5)

"So, how can I help you? A drink, a dance, a good talk?" Chiara smiled broadly. "If it's your first time here, I can show you around."

[kashvisaxena]

closed starter (capped at 4/4) location: the cozy cup

There was a slight line in the coffee shop which allowed Kashvi a few moments to take in her surroundings. It was very different than her preferred shop in London but that didn't matter--she still had hopes for finding a decent cup of caffeine. Especially since most of this local places brewed a better cup than other larger chain places did. "Hello--I really hope you don't mind my bothering you, but would you happen to know the best drinks to choose from at this establishment?" Kashvi's accent was alive and well as she asked this question to the person next to her.