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NAME: ace auelua AGE: twenty-eight HOMETOWN: philadelphia, pennsylvania BIRTHDAY: october 19th ZODIAC: libra GENDER: male PRONOUNS: he/him SEXUALITY: bi bi bi RELATIONSHIP STATUS: single OCCUPATION: animator for tv shows/comics/movies — is currently working on his own comic (name tbd)

[ tw: gambling, addiction, abandonment, depression. ]

• Ace grew up in south Philadelphia with his mother and father until the age of seven, when after years of a toxic relationship his father left and never came back ( he'd later come to find there was another, secret family ). Ace struggled with the abandonment throughout his life, but was lucky enough to have his grandfather who was more of a parent to him than anyone else could ever be. Through his grandfather he discovered his love and talent for art, and began to use it as his form of escapism. It was his saving grace during his turbulent teenage years. He would definitely have derailed had it not been for art and the worlds he made in the comfort of his room.

• His mother was loving in her own way during his childhood, but was always driven by materialistic possessions that she couldn’t afford. Her job as bartender just wouldn’t cut it, and she began to gamble. But after a few wins, she found herself hooked on the feeling and soon developed an addiction that grew out of control. Ace had to take on two jobs before he was finished with high school just to help pay off her debts which left him drained to the point that he struggled to keep up. He sank into deep depression and found it hard to get out.

• Despite this, she continued to try and live lavishly behind his back while he was on the verge of a mental breakdown due to how many things he had to juggle at once. By the time he graduated high school, he’d grown to resent her completely and she continued to put her addiction, and boyfriends, above him. They have no relationship at this present time and he has no current desire to ever see her again.

• Leaving for college ( which his grandfather had paid for ), he gained a dual-degree in graphic design and animation and built his way up in the business, taking a good few hits before finally landing his dream job working in film and tv, online content, as well as comics. He genuinely loves his job and it’s probably the one aspect of his life he’s completely happy with. He is very creative and has several little worlds inside his head.

• He travelled for years, moving at least every six months before finally settling in palmview in attempt to build some kind of solid life, but so far the only part he’s got right is raising a a crazy pup named charlie.

HEADCANNONS

• he never sleeps before 2am and never wakes before 10am. he will literally be acting like it’s the middle of the day in the middle of the night.

• he’s a terrible cook. he can heat things up and make basic stuff, but overall he’s kinda hopeless. someone help him.

• he drinks way too much coffee, and too often occasionally too much whiskey and beer. randomly likes to get high a few times a month if he needs a little help falling asleep. will be seen with sunglasses on constantly to hide how hungover he is.

• before he realized his mothers addiction he would often take trips with her as a young boy to vegas or places alike ( most of, but not all, his time was spent waiting for her in hotel rooms ) so he’s actually very skilled at playing poker because she taught him how to play. but ace hates to gamble. his mothers love of poker is where his name came from.

• during his time travelling he’s spent a lot of time sleeping in his car ( when he wasn’t abroad ) and he actually really enjoys the outdoors. likes to hike with his pup. also is likely to end up with a million dogs.

• he has a small ace of spades tattoo on the inside of his middle finger on his left hand, he got it as a dare when he was drunk at seventeen. he hates it, but he’ll never get rid of it. he also has a fingers crossed tattoo on his right forearm, and a melting smiley face on his right index finger. more tbh he has at least ten. random tattoo supremacy. i'll add more when i can think.

• aside from his cartoons, he also loves to paint, sketch, play around with pottery and just get as creative as possible with anything artistic whatsoever. it's his safe space, his own form of therapy in a way. though he doesn’t let many people see the results as somehow they feel a lot more personal than his cartoon/animation work.

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NAME: addison duvall. AGE: twenty-eight BIRTHPLACE: memphis, tennessee BIRTHDAY: july 1st ZODIAC: cancer GENDER: cis female she/her SEXUALITY: bisexual RELATIONSHIP STATUS: single. this week, at least. OCCUPATION: singer/songwriter at groove café.

• Addison grew up with a single mother and the two were as close as could be. Of course, Addison spent many nights wondering about her father and there was always a sense of missing out, but it was hard to miss someone you never truly had and her mother was more than enough. Supportive of every dream, big or small.

• And dreams she had, always, from a very young age. They ranged from normal to downright outrageous, but the one that always stuck was to be a singer. Addison was practically singing before she even spoke. Always ready to put in a musical performance at the drop of a hat no matter the time or place.

• Addison was somewhat popular in high school but she was often made fun of for having such big aspirations. However, she never let anyone bring her down, and it was in her late teens that she really started to keep her mother on her toes, between first crushes and sneaking out with the latest cowboy who made her heart flutter. But she always found herself so easily bored and in search of something new.

• Things would take a drastic change when her mother met someone and fell in love, and she'd be torn from the place she called home and thrust into a new life, one of glitz and glam and wealth. A man of millions who, quite frankly, wasn't fond of addison at all. But he did give her free reign of his credit cards in hope it would keep her out of the way as often as possible. Due to this Addison lost sight of herself, becoming a downright brat. Life since has been filled with fake friends and people trying to take advantage. Though these days she's beginning to open her eyes back up and see that there is way more to life and hopes to get back to the person she used to be.

• A girl who acts like she has the confidence of a lion, but at her core has been hurt very badly by people who were supposed to lift her up. Truly desires to be really seen, and to have someone understand her. But often the attitude she's developed to keep her heart safe can make that difficult.

HEADCANNONS

• If she doesn’t tell you what she’s thinking, her face will most certainly tell you. She is very expressive and doesn’t hold much back. Best to be honest, right ?

• Is super good at impressions. Like so good !

• Song lyrics written on anything and everything ? Yes. On her skin, on napkins, on your muses belongings ? Like I’m so sorry but I couldn’t let it go out of my head without writing it down.

• Her music style is very country/pop ! She can play both guitar and piano very well.

• says honey and ew! way too much. she also lives by the Dolly Parton quote “if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.”

• a natural flirt, she doesn’t even mean it half the time, and will be confused when someone thinks she’s coming onto them when in fact she isn't ( or she might be, it depends. )

• forever chasing a thrill/dream. just wants to live an exciting life tbh.

• peach flavoured things are her absolute fave. peach ring gummies, peach tea, peach cobbler, peach popsicles. all the peach. also owns multiple articles of clothing with peaches on them.

• she owns way too many cowboy hats/boots. you can take the girl out of Tennessee but you can’t take the Tennessee out of the girl.

more tba.

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[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { NOA BRAUNSTEIN } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { SHE } is? they kind of look like { MAUDE APATOW } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { TWENTY-SEVEN } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { TWENTY-ONE YEARS }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { CHER HOROWITZ } from { CLUELESS }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { - } as a { MATCHMAKER }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { THE SHOPAHOLIC } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { MATERIALISTIC } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { SWEET } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { THREE ROOM } apartment beside me over in { CORAL COVE }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!  

full name : noa yael braunstein birthplace : san francisco, california date of birth : 03 / 13 / 1997 parentage : solomon braunstein & talia foster braunstein sibling(s) : ronen braunstein ( twin ) pets : two blue russian cats named coco & donatella occupation : founder of stupid cupid matchmaking business relationship status : single gender identity : cis female ( she/her ) sexual orientation : heterosexual ( maybe idk how to write a fully str8 muse honestly ) faceclaim : maude apatow

BACKGROUND:

from the very beginning, noa’s family dynamic was quite different from the others. her parents met on tv through a dating show in the 90s and were lucky enough to find something that lasted.

flash forward a few years to a nice thursday evening in march when the braunstein twins graced this earth. one 37 minutes older than the other ( who exactly the twins wouldn't find out until they were thirteen and snuck a peek at their birth certificates -- their parents didn't want to hear the ' i'm older ' argument )

the phoenix lights happened the same night as their births, and to this day, their family likes to joke it was to prepare the world for their arrival

going from a family of two to four is never easy, and the braunstein's didn't find the transition any easier. they tried their best to split the work, with one parent being in charge of one twin. this was supposed to change weekly to give them equal opportunity with each child, but once they'd started and learned their respective twin, it was easier to just keep going that way rather than trying to learn everything about the other

so, it's no surprise when noa is bonded to their dad, and ronen their mom. the classic daddy's girl / momma's boy combos were running rampant in their household

noa never took full notice of how distant she was from her mother until her pre-teen years, a time when a girl needs her mother most. but every interaction felt like she was burdening her mother with questions, almost like she didn't care much for her daughter at all despite the clear love they held for one another. noa simply put it down to the fact that they were two very different people with very different interests, and instead would cling to her father, who had no issue handing over his credit card in order to cheer her up, and who seemed to find her over the top ideas for future ventures endearing rather than unrealistic.

at the age of six, their dad got a new job and the family relocated to florida. it came with more money, and the family was already pretty well off.

at this point, the twins were inseparable. the definition of frenemies. they'd fight and fight, but ten minutes later would be snuggled up on the couch watching tv. if someone were to pick on ronen, noa would say something and vice versa.

noa thrived in high school, popular and pretty, and keeping her grades afloat despite often being deemed as an airhead with one too many distractions. but home life was strained, clear tension between she and her brother and the bonds with their parents, and by this point every interaction with her mother would end in upset or annoyance.

leaving for college was a breath of fresh air, eyes opened to other ways of life and learning to stand on her own two feet. majoring in business while her minor was fashion. but it wasn't too long before she began to feel the ache of missing the person who knew her best, her twin brother.

the summer before their junior year, they're able to have a conversation about their parents and all their feelings. it's too late to get her to chicago for the fall semester, but they do all they can and can successfully get her there for the spring.

once they graduated, they actually wanted to come back to florida. chicago was fun and nice, but damn, it was cold. and noa had greatly missed her father and wanted to attempt building bridges with her mother, still to not much avail. some people are simply meant to love each other without actually enjoying one another's solo company.

noa would spend a few years interning for some fashion brands before deciding that she wanted to work for herself, took the risk of setting up her childhood dream of finding peoples perfect match. soon her business was booming, and she still found the time to show off her fashion sense online, building up a following in all aspects of social media.

however, her own love life isn't where she would like it to be. parents setting a high standard of how love is supposed to be that she's found herself very particular. due to this she's been intimate with only two people, both of whom she had great feelings for.

random bits : loves to scrapbook and make vision boards, will use any excuse to go on a shopping spree or have a pamper night, owns way too many pairs of shoes and definitely starts getting ready hours before she has to be somewhere, with multiple outfit changes. has a very strict no kissing until the third date rules. more tba.

WANTED CONNECTIONS

a best friend, someone who not only indulges all her ideas but partakes. lots of pamper nights with wine too, and fashion shows galore ( the real kind and also the at home kind too )

first time/high school sweetheart, maybe they even tried to make it work when college rolled around but it was difficult to keep up with.

a more recent ex. perhaps it was a bit of a whirlwind and only lasted a year, maybe two. we can play around with why it ended.

a will they/won't they with someone so opposite/far from what she thinks she wants, yet behind the constant bickering there is clearly a spark.

a frenemy, they like each other but there's definitely some tension there.

clients.

that's all i've got for now ... but so much more.

c.

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { kingsley adamu } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { he/him } is/are ? they kind of look like { michael evans behling } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { twenty-eight } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { six years }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { logan huntzberger } from { gilmore girls }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { - } as a { luxury real estate developer / heir to the adamu empire }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { the crooked crown } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { self-destructive } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { charming } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { four bed } apartment beside me over in { costal cove }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you!  

full name : kingsley ovie adamu nicknames : king ( mostly goes by ) birthplace : manhatten, new york. date of birth : 01 / 01 / 1996 parentage : remi adamu & luisa weber adamu sibling(s) : one younger sister occupation : luxury real estate developer / heir to the adamu fortune / inherited wealth. relationship status : single gender identity : cis male ( he/him ) sexual orientation : bisexual faceclaim : michael evans behling

BACKGROUND

the adamu family fortune has been passed down to many generations, the true definition of old money. their main source of income comes from their luxury real estate business, which has seen them oversea successful developments all over the world. as well as this they own one of new yorks biggest football teams ( name tbd ), and have investments in many companies from media to tech.

from as young an age as he can remember, king saw more of the hired help than he did his own parents. in fact if he's being honest with himself, it seems the only reason they had children in the first place was simply for the sake of carrying on the family name. his father for the most part was someone he saw maybe two to three times a year, for no more than two weeks at a time. and while his mother was around more, she was very cold and neglectful, and at times extremely emotionally abusive.

expectation was thrust upon him at a young age. expected to join the family business as well as one day take it over. expected to go to the right school, have friends from the correct circle, marry someone who his parents deemed a good fit.

kingsley did his best to rebel against this, and was often kicked out of school for reckless behaviour. though eventually he'd go on to attend college, though would eventually drop out after getting swept up in the party lifestyle.

however his avoidance of joining the family business would come to an end, eventually giving into the pressure when he realized his life was in a slump, and so he agreed to move to palmview to help his father set up a new branch of their real estate company, eventually being trusted enough to oversea it alone. he's been there ever since.

sometimes he isn't fully sure who he is or wants to be, somewhat of a rebel at heart who, despite attempting to stay tame, often can't help but to seek out thrill. comes across as very confident, but there is a deep level of insecurity within him, as nothing he has ever done has been good enough. fully takes advantage of his wealth and name and the doors it can open, and is never afraid to use it to help others when he can.

prone to self-destructive behaviours and often used alcohol and sex as a way to mask and cope. acts on emotion more than he'd like to, completely impulsive. struggles to keep up healthy relationships.

WANTED CONNECTIONS

a best friend. either someone that balances him out or someone who is all too willing to go along with his impulsive plans, often leading them both into trouble.

an ex. a few ways this could have ended. maybe he sabotaged it, or perhaps someone his parents disapproved of and that drove them away.

fwb, past hook-ups.

people he's prone to party with.

more tba.

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { novella ‘nova’ campbell } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { she } is ? they kind of look like { zendaya coleman } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { twenty-eight } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { one year }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { frances ‘baby’ houseman } from { dirty dancing }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { seaglass dance academy } as a { professional dancer }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { the clean slate } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { pedantic } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { reliable } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { two room } apartment beside me over in { mango bay }

full name : novella evangeline campbell birthplace : los altos, california date of birth : 08 / 25 / 1996 parentage : carter campbell & lillian campbell sibling(s) : none occupation : professional dancer / online literature student relationship status : single gender identity : cis female ( she/her ) sexual orientation : demisexual faceclaim : zendaya coleman

BACKGROUND

tw: emotional abuse, eating disorders, s.exual assault, mental health.

the campbell's never planned on having children, far too interested in their own lives to want to deal with the presence of another. lilian spending half her time planning events a year in advance and the other lunching with the ladies. while carter, a high profile lawyer, spent the majority of his time getting his friends at the country club away with their sins. appearances were everything, and so when lilian fell pregnant, she was beyond devasted. still, they chose to see it through.

from the moment novella entered the world, her mother projected all of her own failed aspirations onto the younger. the second she could walk, she was thrust into the world of dance. forced to partake before she could even voice any real disinterest. as the years went on, it appeared she was rather good at it.

ballet soon took priority over anything else, her interest in books and poetry and words thrown to the side as mother deemed them as silly dreams that would amount to nothing. throughout most of her life, nova was alone. at home, at school. even at practise she failed to make friends. trained to be so competitive no one dared to even try. so rigid and particular in everything she did.

her mothers expectations would soon take their toll. dance aside, she was told to be proper at all times. no single hair allowed out of place. a picture of excellence, perfection. a total facade. this would cause nova to strive for something that truly does not exist, and it made her ill. soon she was scraping food around her plate to create the illusion she'd ate, but in reality she did so very little. this would only spiral when it finally seemed like she was about to fit in.

she'd be invited to a party her junior year of high school, and despite the gut feeling she had in her stomach that she shouldn't go, she did. one boy in particular seemed to shower her with attention, and it being so new to her, she lapped it up. that was until he got her alone and began to put his hand on her leg. regardless of how many times she uncomfortably shifted away, he kept at it. further and further. her saving grace came in the form of his friend looking for him. the moment the door opened, she ran. never told a soul.

her mental and physical health would deteriorate, but still she kept her hair perfectly in place, smile fixed. and she'd dance, and dance, and dance until her feet bled.

reprieve only came when high school ended, when she began to spend more and more time away from her parents and the social circle they strived to be apart of. things slowly began to get better, finding a dance partner she truly began to trust.

these days she still has her struggles, but her coping mechanisms are far less severe. but the hairs on her head are still perfectly brushed into place, and everything is done with careful precision.

c.

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { kai finnegan } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { he } is ? they kind of look like { alex fitzalan } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { 27 } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { twelve years }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { jess mariano } from { gilmore girls }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { - } as a { arcade attendant/musician }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { the sombre soul } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { unpredictable } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { creative } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { three room } apartment beside me over in { sunny shores }.

full name : kai finnegan birthplace : portstewart, northen ireland date of birth : 05 / 07 / 1997 parentage : john finnegan & aofie finnegan ( estranged ) sibling(s) : twin, maeve finnegan occupation : arcade attendant. guitarist/singer/songwriter relationship status : single gender identity : cis male ( he/him ) sexual orientation : pansexual faceclaim : alex fitzalan

BACKGROUND

tw: cheating, teen pregnancy, homophobia & public outing, anxiety & depression.

kai and maeve were born to two teen parents barley turned sixteen themselves. while still so young they both decided to keep their children and start a life together. for many years that life was happy despite many struggles. as a young boy, all kai knew was that his parents were content and happy. it seemed like nothing could burst their family dynamic.

john was a photographer, quickly gaining notoriety for his work in fashion. a lot of kai's spare days would be spent on sets with his father, and while he showed an interest in photography himself, his main passions lay in music and writing. always had a way with words ... so long as they were being written down and not spoken.

aofie was a stay at home mother until the twins started high school, at this point she got a job at the local council office as a receptionist. whilst working here she began to realize how bored she'd been, and when on of her male colleagues began to get to know her, things would take a turn the rest of the family would never see coming.

aofie would embark on a year-long affair which would eventually lead her to leave her husband and move out of this family home. this caused total devastation, trust shattered and bonds broken. seeing how heartbroken his father was, kai could no longer stand to look at his mother and soon all communication was cut. the worst part being that she never really fought to stay in their lives.

when kai turned fifteen his father would be offered a job in a whole other country. kai was hesitant to leave, enjoyed his quiet little life by the beach and the friends he had. but feeling like it may bring his father some new happiness, he reluctantly agreed.

fifteen and starting a new school in a country he'd never been to before, kai struggled, thankful to at least have his sister by his side. but friends were difficult to make for a boy who preferred his own company most of the time. who was rarely ever seen without a pair of headphones over his ears. but one friend came, a boy named jj. but this friendship would bring him two things: his first taste of love, and his second dose of heartbreak.

the closer the two boys became, the more it became clear that there was more there than just friendship. eventually they became an item. a secret one. jj's father an important figure in town with a lot of unkind opinions- he wouldn't be happy to discover his son was gay. and so they hid it well, until someone caught wind of what was going on. the truth being out there should have been a relief, but instead it was hell.

not only was his own sexuality outed before he even had the time to process it, but jj turned his back. betrayed him in ways he isn't sure he'll ever get over. instead of dealing with it together, jj told everyone that kai had come onto him, pressured him into things. this lie made the last few years of high school a living nightmare, with kai being shunned due to jj's popularity even if many didn't believe the stories he'd spun.

the only outlet he had was music and writing, and still to this day they're what he clings to most. but the things he's been through have made him extremely avoidant.

FACTS

always has headphones on, or hanging around his neck. he can appear very rude at times because if he doesn't like the way a conversation is going ( or more likely bc he's anxious ) he will put them on and turn his music up, ignoring you entirely.

he loves the beach. whilst it's vastly different from the one back home, it still makes him feel very connected. it's for sure his favourite place to clear his head.

he's in an alt rock band ( name tbd )

is sadly very prone to anxiety and bouts of depression.

he's very self-sabotaging without really meaning to be.

more tba.

WANTED

a best friend - preferably someone slightly opposite, who can bring him out of his shell and drag him along to things. roommates ( 2 ) - genuinely think about mix of personalities could be fun. a more recent ex - he struggles to let people in emotionally so it was probably a shitshow, but the fact he even tried says a lot. past/current hookups / bandmates / friends / someone he butts heads with bc he can be a sarcastic little fuck / idk idk it's late. oh a select few he has been friends with since high school bc i'd love some connections of people who stuck with him despite false rumours.

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { kyro lee } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { he } is ? they kind of look like { park seo joon } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { thirty-one } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { ten years ( on/off ) }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { jacob black } from { twilight }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { - } as a { professional boxer }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { the legacy bearer } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { fanatical } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { loyal } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { five } apartment beside me over in { coral cove }. i better leave you to it. it was nice meeting you! 

BASICS

full name : kyro lee location : lives part-time between palm-view and new york date of birth : 29 / 07 / 1993 sibling(s) : ronnie & miles lee. occupation : professional boxer current titles: tba relationship status : single gender identity : cis male ( he/him ) sexual orientation : bisexual faceclaim : park seo-joon

ABOUT

as the firstborn son of a legendary boxer, it was always expected that kyro would follow in his father's footsteps. the name lee was synonymous with power, grit, and victory in the boxing world, and kyro was the natural heir to that legacy. from as far back as he could remember, he embraced it as his destiny, too. his earliest memories were of him and his father in dimly lit gyms, the rhythmic sound of fists hitting heavy bags echoing through the air. long days and nights were spent learning footwork, perfecting his stance, and mastering combinations that no opponent would see coming. boxing, it seemed, was in his blood.

kyro lived and breathed the sport, his body conditioned from a young age to withstand the physical toll it demanded. and his dedication paid off. popularity came easily to him, not just because of his name or his imposing figure, but because of who he was. tall, with a strong, chiselled frame, he could intimidate just by standing still, yet there was a softness to him that made people feel comfortable. he was charming, loyal to a fault, kind to everyone.

still, school wasn’t easy. his mind was never on textbooks or exams— it was always in the ring, replaying fights, strategizing his next move. it wasn’t that he wasn’t smart; his focus was simply elsewhere. he struggled to keep his grades up, but his determination carried him through and he managed to graduate with decent marks, giving him a backup plan, though deep down he knew there was no plan b. boxing was everything.

at eighteen, kyro had his first professional fight. the build-up was intense; the pressure of living up to his father’s reputation weighed on his shoulders. but when the bell rang, all of that disappeared. his training, his instincts, his years of preparation kicked in, and by the end of the night, his arm was raised in victory. it was the first of many wins, and from there, the sky seemed to be the limit. he was a rising star, improving with every fight, his name echoing in arenas just like his father’s once had.

but for kyro, winning was never enough. as soon as he reached one goal, his mind shifted to the next. there was always another challenge, another title, another opponent to conquer. no matter how many belts he earned or how many times the crowd chanted his name, he never allowed himself to fully celebrate. there was always that nagging feeling in the back of his mind, that whisper telling him he had to push harder, be better—not just his father's son, but his own man. he involved his father in as much of his career as he could, seeking his advice, sharing in his victories. but it wasn’t enough to just carry on the lee legacy; kyro needed to surpass it. and in many ways, he already had. but in his mind, there was still so much more to prove.

despite his relentless drive, kyro was never too far from home. he adored his mother. though he spent countless hours in the ring with his dad, it was his mom he leaned on when things got tough. she was his comfort, the steady, gentle presence in his life. no matter how bruised or battered he came home after a fight, she’d greet him with open arms and a warm smile. kyro was a true momma’s boy, unashamed of the bond they shared. his siblings, too, were a huge part of his life. family was everything to him— his rock, his grounding force amidst the chaos of the sport. he fought for them, as much as he fought for himself.

then came the injury that nearly broke him. He was in the best shape of his life, gearing up for a title defence when, in a gruelling sparring session, his knee gave out. the pain was instant, searing through his leg, and he knew immediately something was wrong. the diagnosis was a torn acl— a devastating blow that threatened not just his upcoming fight but his entire career. surgery followed, then months of gruelling physical therapy. kyro, who had always been in control of his body, now found himself struggling just to walk without pain.

the mental toll was worse. his mood plummeted. for the first time in his life, kyro wasn’t sure if he’d ever step back into the ring. he withdrew from friends, from the spotlight, and even from his father, ashamed of the possibility that he might have let everyone down. it was his mother who helped pull him out of the darkness. she reminded him that setbacks were part of life, part of every great story. "you're not done," she’d say, over and over, until he started to believe it.

slowly, kyro found his way back. he threw himself into rehab with the same intensity he brought to his training. and after a year of painstaking recovery, he returned to the ring. his comeback fight was the most important of his career, not just for the victory but for proving to himself that he could rise again. he fought harder than he ever had, each punch fuelled by the months of doubt, fear, and frustration. when the final bell rang, and his hand was raised in victory once more, the crowd erupted. but even then, as cheers filled the arena, kyro’s mind was already moving forward. what’s next ? and what would he do when it was all over for real ?

though kyro had done what many thought impossible, he never felt like it was enough. he’d reach a new peak, only to immediately set his sights on a higher one. the satisfaction of a win was fleeting, overshadowed by the hunger for the next challenge. his father, proud as he was, often told him to take a moment to breathe, to enjoy his success. but kyro never could. still, through it all, he never forgot what mattered most. his family was his centre, his heart. he continued to involve his father in every decision, valuing his wisdom and experience, while his mother remained his biggest fan, her unwavering love fuelling his spirit.

POSSIBLE CONNECTIONS

ex(s) 0/2 — he'd be a super sweet boyfriend, but at the same time most relationship seem to end because he's so busy, or his s/o can't handle seeing him constantly hurt / obsessing over his career. can be on good terms, maybe it's still a little awkward and unresolved. preferably fc's close to or over 30 ! fwb — two people who fully understand what it is and don't expect it to be anything more, ofc depending on chemistry this could change. preferably fc's close to or over 30 ! friends — he's mainly into fitness i can't lie, so someone with similar interests. or someone who will sing t-swift and 1d in the car with him, bc he secretly loves them on the dl. i'll add more when my brain is more awake.

[ … ] ❀ you’re not from around here , are you? i figured because you totally just missed { camden lomax } walking by. don’t tell me you don’t know who { he } is ? they kind of look like { leo woodall } and i could be wrong but i think that they might be { thirty } years old right now. they’ve been living in palmview for the last { thirty years }. and i don’t know if anyone has ever told them this before but they kind of remind me of { will gorski } from { sense8 }. if you stick around the town long enough you might catch them in action working at { lomax auto repairs } as a { owner/mechanic }. you see this town isn’t really that big of a place, some folks like to call them the { the anchor } of palmview! they took a liking to the name too after a while, go figure. oh crap, they must have heard me yapping. they’re coming this way. i got to warn you though, rumor has it they can pretty { burnt-out } at times. i wouldn’t take it too seriously though, from the times i’ve spoken to them they seemed pretty { nurturing } to me. we see each other all the time since they live in that { 3 room } apartment beside me over in { seaglass heights }.

BASICS

full name : camden wade lomax birthplace : palmview, florida date of birth : january 5th, 1994. parentage : wade lomax & estelle fike ( estranged ) sibling(s) : four younger children : dominic adeyemi-lomax ( 3 years ) occupation : owner of lomax auto repairs / mechanic relationship status : single gender identity : cis male ( he/him ) sexual orientation : bisexual faceclaim : leo woodall

ABOUT

camden never desired to be the hero in anyone's story, but life didn’t give him much of a choice. he was just thirteen when his mother walked out the door, leaving behind five kids and a promise of better days that never came. their father though there, was someone they never really knew. spent most of his days out at the bar, or passed out on his chair in the middle of the room. drunk, angry, no interest in being any kind of solace for his children. if anything, he only knew how to make their lives hell. while never physical, spiteful words often provided their own level of damage. camden stepped up, became more than just a big brother. he was their protector, their provider, their only real safe space in the world.

growing up in a rundown trailer park on the outskirts of town, he learned fast that no one was going to save them. that he was the one who had tha chance to break the cycle. while other kids his age seemed to be worrying about crushes, school dances and summer vacations, camden spent his days in the backyard, elbows deep in engine grease, fixing up whatever beat-up cars and bikes he could get his hands on. the sound of a motor roaring to life became his only peace, a reminder that if he could rebuild broken machines, maybe he could keep his family from falling apart too.

motocross was his one passion, the thing that made him feel alive. he was good, too. really good. but racing professionally was a dream he couldn’t afford to chase. with his siblings relying on him, camden buried his own ambitions, dropped out of school and began working at the local auto shop. he spent years working his way up, making sure his family kept a roof over their heads and food in their bellies. eventually the auto shop would be put up for sale, and something in his heart told him that this was his future. so he chanced his luck, applied for a bank loan, and to his surprise his offer was excepted. he was now the proud owner of his own shop and as the years went on, business only bloomed.

camden is a natural protector, he simply can't help himself. but there's a burden that comes with it, a heaviness that's always placed on his shoulders. beneath the exterior is a sea of trauma he's never been afforded the time to sort through. instead he does as he always has, carries on, pushes forward, work as much as he can.

to his siblings, he’s always been more of a dad than a brother, even though there’s barely any age gap between them. he’s rough around the edges, hardened by necessity, but beneath the gruff exterior, there’s a fierce love that drives everything he does. he's the guy that stays, that always shows up no matter what. even when it feels like he has nothing left to give.

camden had never given much thought to having kids of his own, feeling very much liked he'd already raised four. but life took an unexpected turn when his high school sweetheart came back into his life at the age of twenty-five and they found themselves more drawn to each other than ever before. within the year, she was pregnant. while both scared, they decided to stay united and have their child. however, as camden juggled being a father and supporting his siblings, it became clear their relationship had shifted to more of a partnership than lovers. they decided it was best to separate and co-parent, prioritizing their son’s well-being. this decision led to a strong co-parenting dynamic, with regular family outings and open communication, proving that family can take many forms.

CONNECTIONS

best friend - preferably from childhood, someone who knows him inside out and knows how much he carries on his shoulder. someone he can be more open with ( but tbh he'll still say he's fine ) and have fun with. ex ( not the mother of his child ) - someone he was with in his early twenties. again this probably ended due to how much he had to juggle, but we can work out the in-between details. muses 27+ m/f. support group - i imagine since becoming a father he's attempted to take some steps to resolve his childhood and reluctantly joined a support group for those dealing with familial trauma. this would be someone he met there, who is maybe always on his case for not showing up. autos shop regulars - self-explanatory, but some fun, playful customer interactions for my rough around the edges mechanic would be fun. riding friends - whilst camden has to often swap his motorcycle for a family car these days, he finds a lot of peace getting on his bike and enjoying the open road. some friends would be nice for this !

one night stands, past fwb. general friends. anything tbh !!!