[hider=Catherine Sinclair] [center][img]http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v75/3monica6/bb_zpsab7ce9d8.jpg[/img] --- [b]♔ Name ♔[/b] Catherine "Wren" Sinclair [b]♔ Appearance ♔[/b] [img]http://24.media.tumblr.com/c86750e5c9f8365d1a26b510f7de069e/tumblr_mgfzjcMCdi1rmsgdto1_500.gif[/img][/center] Wren has inherited the model good looks of her mother, with just a pleasant hint of her father's strong features mixed in. She stands at an average 5'4, but somehow looks taller because of the poised and dignified way she carries herself (or, you know, the three-inch heels she likes to wear). Her golden brown hair falls to her lower back in soft waves, and it is meticulously styled each day. Wren's been told that her expressive eyes are one of her biggest assets as a performer, and she has worked tirelessly to perfect the subtleties she could display with just her eyes. Wren is scrupulous with her appearance. Her fair skin is unblemished, and there's a healthy glow about it that hints at her proper diet. Slim with plentiful curves, her physique is molded to what is expected of rising stars nowadays, and she has an intense morning regimen that she religiously adheres to in order to maintain it. Needless to say, fashion-conscious Wren always adds a personal flair to her uniform. Although she usually gets away with not so much as a reprimand, by using her name or charm, there are stricter teachers and staff that aren't so easily persuaded. [center][b]♔ Age ♔[/b] 15 [b]♔ Grade ♔[/b] 10 [b]♔ Social Class ♔[/b] Elite [b] ♔ Social Class Explanation ♔[/b][/center] Wren hit the genealogical jackpot. The Sinclairs are from old money, and although they are not as powerful as they once were after losing numerous film studios in a mess of a lawsuit, they've dominated in their niche in the animation industry—Synklar Studios is currently one of the world's leading digital animation studio. On the other hand, her mother's family, the Kingsleys, is a Hollywood dynasty that currently spans four generations. Wren herself is a brilliant performer that is steadily receiving critical acclaim. She is known mostly for her work in the silver screen, but she has had some fruitful endeavors in theater. --- [center][b]♔ Personality ♔[/b][/center] Wren often feels like she's a walking bag of contradictions, like she's in between three different movies and she's perpetually cycling through their different characters. The actress, the princess, the overachiever. Because she has been under public scrutiny for most of her life, she can't help but feel defined by others' perceptions of her. If she's not working hard to prove herself, she's working hard to live up to expectations—which is harder when there are so many different things you're expected to be and do. [i]The actress.[/i] Wren puts her career over everything, with perhaps the sole exception of her family. She is opportunistic and incredibly passionate about her craft—if she sees any opportunities that results in her favor, she will take it, regardless of the consequences. Almost every action she takes is done in order to advance her career and maintain her status. Her strict diet and workouts, her acting sessions, her hours of research; they're all to improve herself. Wren also strives to live by her fans expectations, which means she often conforms to what they've projected her as: the fashionable actress with the natural charm, unable to do wrong with her quirky sense of humor and moments of ditziness. They put her on a pedestal that she can't climb down from, and at the same time it takes an incredible amount of effort to stay there. [i]The princess.[/i] To those who know her only through tabloids, Wren is nothing more than the superficial daughter of a Hollywood star who gets what she wants with a snap of a finger. While there is some truth to their claim—having her parents' money literally meant she could afford whatever she wanted—she does work hard for the immaterial things she wants. Fashion-conscious and particular with her appearance, her dedication to her craft is also mistranslated as shallow self-absorption. It doesn't help that she likes to obfuscate stupidity. These sorts of people tend to value her beauty over her brains anyway, so she more readily flaunts the former. If people relegate her to the stereotypical airhead, then good. It only plays to her advantage when people underestimate her intelligence. [i]The overachiever.[/i] Only her close friends know how Wren truly is. She's smart, though not in the genius level many of the Caelbury students are, and resourceful. Whenever she gets a new role to play, she delves into really deep research about the character to make it authentic. She's passionate and devoted to whatever she commits to, sometimes to an unhealthy degree as she is prone to overexerting herself and excessively stressing. Without the armor of courtesies she has to put up for the press, Wren is this frank overachiever who likes to be in control. She honestly likes that there are people who look up to her, or that she can win people over with a honey-laced smile and a bat of an eyelash. When she doesn't have to censor herself, she is brutally honest and quite snarky. And on the flipside, self-assured Wren is also a hopeless romantic with surprisingly little experience with real (not reel) relationships. It doesn't take much to fluster her, and she has embarrassingly pure notions about romance. --- [center][img]http://media.tumblr.com/860ef566664c6df513e188435983e57c/tumblr_inline_mrscbjLXVC1qz4rgp.gif[/img][/center] --- [center][b]♔ History ♔[/b][/center] The Sinclair family is a juggernaut in the entertainment industry. They have been a dominant presence since the dawn of the television era, but even more so after the marriage of current Synklar Studios president and COO Peter Sinclair and movie legend Gwyneth Kingsley. The Kingsleys had produced quite a good number of award-winning actors back in the day, but it was Gwyneth that had been most buzzed about after a particularly iconic role. Unlike most business-minded families, the Sinclair family was quite tight-knit. Peter and Gwyneth were never absent parental figures, and was instead a constant supportive presence in their children's lives. As public figures, they're constantly involved in some sort of scandal (alleged hiring collusion, trademark infringements, or even affairs!) but they managed to weather through them all together. Catherine is the youngest of three, the only daughter and the third wheel to her identical twin brothers. Despite having a gap of five years in between them, she and her brothers were fairly close as children, and they openly doted on her. It wasn't until they graduated from Caelbury that they started drifting apart. Her older brothers have both followed in the footsteps of their father, favoring the business world and its complex economic mumbo jumbo that she doesn't pretend to know anything about. But while her brothers were Sinclair, through and through, she was her mother's daughter. The Kingsley blood was strong in Wren. If her brothers were born to inherit her father's business; then she was born to be a performer. Wren started out auditioning for roles quite early, before she could even properly talk. Having two famous names attached to her undeniably made breaching into the industry easier than it would have been, and it was a shadow that she was stuck under for quite some time. She was openly treated favorably, earning the disdain of her peers, and the only name she was known as was "Gwyneth Kingsley's daughter." Tabloids were harsh on her when she first started out, and they called out nepotism at every turn, especially after she had gotten her first major movie role at only seven years old. They decried her abilities and predicted that she could never get anywhere without her mother's name. All their allegations only spurned Wren to do better. She's nothing if not determined, and she worked hard to erase any doubts that lingered about her abilities, proving them wrong by getting role after role in what would be critically-acclaimed movies. She didn't always get a major part, but her performance was always praised. By the time she was twelve, she'd proven her staying power. Her mother was naturally very supportive of her daughter's career, but her overprotective father wasn't as keen. He feared she would succumb to the child star syndrome that seemed to happen too often, so he laid out strict ground rules for her. If she wanted to continue pursuing a career in showbiz, then she would have to attend Caelbury Academy for all four years. The prestigious academy was known for churning out exceptionally successful students that rise above all else in the world. Her father hoped that the strict institution would keep in Wren in line, or even sway her to follow in the family business as it did with his sons. Wren didn't object at first. She had never been to a proper school before, but she had always wanted to experience it. Besides, there were more important things she concerned herself with. While doubters and critics were no longer a persistent problem, a bigger and scarier adversary loomed: expectations. Now that she had established a name for herself, she had to incessantly work on maintaining it. One small mistake would send the media abuzz about the rising star's misstep and it would be enough to ruin her reputation. But with school added to her plate, she now has to balance schoolwork, extracurricular activities, and her daily acting practices and research. It's becoming impossible not to get overwhelmed. For the first time in her life, Wren's losing control and she doesn't know what to do to fix it. --- [center][img]http://data2.whicdn.com/images/91342412/large.gif[/img][/center] --- [b]♔ Extracurricular Activities ♔[/b] Cheeleading Squad [b]♔ Miscellaneous ♔[/b] › She is a big reader -- it's partly why she likes researching for her roles so much. › Her weakest subject is math, and she needs to look for a tutor to help her maintain her perfect GPA. › If she can fit it in her hectic schedule, she likes to play video games and binge watch her favorite shows. › Wren can be a bit method. After playing a tech-genius in one movie, she had spent a few days obsessing over learning how to program. And, more infamously, after playing a British character, she had been stuck with her accent for a few weeks. Some of her fans were even starting to question whether she was actually British or not. [/hider] [hider=Wren's RS] [b]Acacia Hawthorne[/b] [i]"Um, who? Pftt. Kidding, of course. I'm pretty sure everyone in this school knows Acacia. She's really amazing, you know? I feel like she can understand me really well, and I like not having to worry about which side of me to show her."[/i] It's no secret that Wren looks up to Acacia. She's like the older sister she never had, and if Wren's ever feeling completely overwhelmed, she's the person she likes to talk to. Years of performance has given Wren a good grasp of body language and subtle facial expressions, so she's one of the few that notice the little hints of sadness glinting in the older girl's eyes. She doesn't know what's bothering her, but Wren is always ready to lend an ear. ____________________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] How can you help someone who doesn't ask for help? #iwantyoutobehappy ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Jacob Rockwell[/b] [i]"Ah! Potential tutor #1. He's sort of hard to get in contact with, and even harder to get to know, but I found out he likes video games, so maybe we can bond over that? I haven't been playing in a while, so I can even ask him about what good games to get."[/i] In her search for a tutor—her father is persistent about her finding one, soon—she scrapped up a list of potential candidates and Jacob is one of the top names on it. She doesn't know much about him, though. Except that he's a Gifted, so definitely smart, and a member of the JROTC. ____________________________________________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] I miss the days when there were only real numbers. What the hell is an imaginary number? #mathproblems ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Julie Scott[/b] "I love this girl to bits - end of! She's one of my closest friends, and we can just talk about anything. Jules is amazing, by the way. She knows twelve languages and she's super dedicated—how awesome is she?" Wren and Julie are good friends, and she feels like they're on the same wavelength. Julie works incredibly hard to achieve her goals, and Wren absolutely respects her for that. She also admires her willingness to help others—after all, she can't just help someone from the goodness of her heart, not without getting something out of it as well. One of her favorite past times is listening to Julie spout her inappropriate tirades. __________________________________________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] @hyperpolygirl Been listening to #LetItGo in different languages, and suddenly got reminded of you. <3 ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Max Wallenberg[/b] [i]"Max is my personal library, seriously. He can probably fill one of his family's banks with his books. I know he sometimes seems like an ice king, but he's really not. He's a good person. But—and this is a big but—he really needs to work on his lady skills. I don't approve of the trail of broken hearts he leaves."[/i] It was tough for Wren to get through his walls, but their affinity for books made it easy for them to get along. She appreciates his passion for literature, and likes to listen to him gush about what he thinks about the books he recently read. ______________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Can't sleep. Any book recommendations? Kinda up for some horror. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Wren Sinclair[/b] "Future Academy Award, Emmy, and Tony winner. The best actor to ever grace the screen since the legendary Gwyneth Kingsley. That's the plan, at least." Wren certainly has big goals. She may have trouble figuring out who she is, but she knows she has at least one constant: she is a performer. Whether she's the perfect, 'adorkable' figure her fans seem to think she is, the spoiled and superficial little princess with the negative IQ, or the cunning workaholic that has no game whatsoever, it doesn't change the fact that she is a talented performer. Wren firmly holds onto that belief; it's the only thing that keeps her from having a full on identity crisis. _______________________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] @gwenking Presscon today at 2! Bit worried. x Gwyneth Kingsley-Sinclair [i]@gwenking[/i] @wrenegade Just be yourself, sweetie. You'll charm them like always. Love you. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Eliza Herring[/b] [i]"My go-to shopping buddy. Eliza and I have a similar affinity for fashion, and we can go on for days talking about the latest trends. I absolutely respect this woman. She has a strong sense of self and a level of self-assurance that I can't help but envy and admire."[/i] Wren will never [i]ever[/i] tell anyone this, but Eliza reminds her of her mother—and that's a big compliment, considering Wren thinks the world of her. It's in the elegant way Eliza carries herself, in her quiet dignity. Her mother is everything Wren strives to be, her definition of perfection, and she holds Eliza in a similar regard. Wren is aware that she is unreasonably seeking some sense of approval from her, but she just cannot understand, nor get rid of, this compulsion. ____________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] @gwenking Hope I make you proud tonight. x ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Tomika Marias[/b] [i]"We have a lot of classes together. She's a bit quiet, though, so I don't get to talk to her much. Oh, I've been to one of her fencing matches before. She was pretty good!"[/i] Wren doesn't know much about Tomika beyond the classroom. She helped her figure out how to use her iPad once, but most of their interactions have been class-related. ________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Fencing training is a go. Quick tips before I start? x ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Malicia Palisar[/b] [i]"Her fashion sense is amazing, but she honestly needs to work on her attitude. I heard her scoffing at Jules the other day and just… no."[/i] Wren wants to like her--she actually did, at first. She loved how Malicia customized her uniforms, and during her freshman year, she sought her out a lot for some advice. But then she started noticing how Malicia treated others, and Wren started drifting away from her since then. ____________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Watching Mean Girls again. Love this movie! ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Aoife Abbot[/b] [i]"Aoife is a little… scary. And not just because she can probably put me in the hospital with just one move, although that is also a very valid point. Um, don't tell her I said that. Aoife has this sort of intensity about her that's just really intimidating, and I don't know what I did to her, but I don't think she likes me very much."[/i] With Aoife, Wren feels like she's trapped in an eternal chess match that she's always set to lose. She doesn't know how she should act around her; it feels like any move she makes just puts her in check. Wren has definitely tried getting to know her, but her approaches weren't very well received. ________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Brr. Cold shoulder. :( ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Connor MacQuarrie[/b] [i]"No day is complete without some ounce of Connor craziness. He is hilarious! Every time I see him on campus, he's doing something fun and loud. I wouldn't mind getting to know him better, but I have to, um, 'rehearse' first so I don't stare or start swooning. I'm fifteen, okay? And unlike what other people think, I have zero experience with non-showbiz guys."[/i] Wren can hang out with Connor just fine, as long as she's busy doing something like video games or any other distracting things. The problem comes when she starts getting hyperaware of who she's dealing with. Due to a lack prior school experience, Wren's only been exposed to guys that are in showbiz and has only ever known reel relationships. She definitely doesn't know how to handle guys whose libido is obviously in high gear; she is far too easily flustered and giddied. __________________________________________________________________________ Nicholas Sinclair [i]@nicksinclair[/i] @wrenegade First day at Caelbury, little sis! Try not embarrass yourself in front of all the boys. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Jack Riley[/b] [i]"I know Jack: perpetual smug smirk, easy on the eyes, hard to handle? Jack Riley is exactly the kind of guy my brothers tell me to avoid. He's a jerk most of the time, and only nice when it's convenient for him. Yeah, no thanks. He's a little creepy, too. I feel like he's everywhere, just watching everybody."[/i] Jack falls under the 'guys she can't handle category,' but unlike with Connor who is at least amicable, Wren finds it extremely difficult to approach him. He's a little too imposing. Jack can actually be civil, and was actually good company that one time, but she found out that he was only nice so he could get something from her. Long story short: Wren tries to avoid him if she can, just to mitigate any chance she'd stupidly fall for whatever conniving plan he's cooking up. ______________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] @nicksinclair @jonsynk I hate it when you guys are right. Sadface. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Silas Albert Eberhardt[/b] [i]"I lovelovelove Silas' performances. They always leave me with this fluffy feeling that makes me happy. I wish he'd talk to me more, though. I make it a point to greet him every day, and I like asking him about random trivia. He knows about everything!"[/i] Wren likes to think she understands Silas—or at least, the Silas on stage. She has seen the musician perform more times than she can count, and each time, she can't help but get drawn to the wholly different person on stage playing the violin. There's a sparkle in his eyes and a sense of belonging that feels all too familiar—it never fails to remind Wren of why she fell in love with performing. In any case, she'd like to see the brilliant musician come out of his shell more. She thinks that having him socialize more would lead to more exposure for his talents. ____________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Ahh, I love the sound of violin so early in the morning. ♪ ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Alena Rurik[/b] [i]"Have you seen her? She is an Olympian in the making! I usually see her around when we have cheer practice, and I always get floored at how incredibly powerful she is. I'm pretty sure Alena could take Connor down with no problems."[/i] Wren shot a TV film called "Anchor" during her freshman year where she played a struggling young athlete, and she owed a lot to Alena for inspiration. She channeled the energy the redhead seemed to always be brimming with, and it made for a really good interpretation of the character on her part. She absolutely needs to thank her for that! _________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Thanks for watching #Anchor! ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Alex Harrowling[/b] [i]"My mom's friends with the Harrowlings. She said I've met Alex a couple of times when we were little, but I don't quite remember. I'm friends with Danelon, though! Maybe I should ask him more about Alex?"[/i] Wren knows about Alex mostly through his older brother, with whom she previously worked. She and Alex apparently attended the same workshop once, but he didn't stick around too long, so she never got to know him. If Wren ever catches him on campus, she wouldn't mind hanging out with him a bit. Maybe they could talk about the competitions they were in as children? ________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Daaan. Say hi to your mom for my mom! ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ --- [b]Brenden Aldrin[/b] [i]"Principal Brenden is like the awesome principal you find in movies. He's charming, good-looking, and just… he's just the best ever, okay?"[/i] If it wasn't obvious, Wren really likes the principal. He found the perfect balance between fun-loving and serious, and he doesn't look down on his students like she thought an incredibly important authority figure would do. She's harboring a crush on him, that's for sure, but it's all innocent. The most she'd want is a few praises here and there, and maybe for him to say that he liked one of the movies she's in. _______________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Charm attacked! It's super effective! ♥ ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Hayden Hawthorne[/b] [i]"Seriously, 99% of the staff looks like they just came out of an Abercrombie magazine ad. But that's beside the point. Mr. Hawthorne is Acacia's older brother, but he almost seems like her dad. Super doting and protective, and all that."[/i] The academy's VP is certainly interesting. Wren often finds herself peering curiously at him whenever he enters her field of vision, unconsciously trying to figure out what's on his mind. Everything about him suggests he's a kind and gentle soul, but for some reason Wren is intimidated by him. He has that look… like, if he were in a movie, he's the big plot twist waiting to happen. Wren always tries to get on his good side, because she's kind of afraid to see what happens when she's not. _________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Don't wake the dragon. ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Flynn Zimmerman[/b] [i]"Oedipus is going to be fat real soon, I think, especially since I'm probably not the only one that likes to sneak him some food. Oh, but on to Mr. Zimmerman. His class is one of my favorites! He blows my mind every time." [/i] Wren finds it amusing that he managed to perfect the art of blending in, even when he towers over so many people. When she first had him as a freshman, she didn't take an immediate liking to him. He had seemed difficult to approach, and she couldn't help but feel like he saw through her, like he could easily see everything that was wrong with her. But, sure enough, adorable Oedipus had won her over and it made her reconsider how she viewed him. After all, anyone who loved this cat as much as he did couldn't be as unfeeling and scary as she unfairly pegged him as. Wren's opinion of him gradually changed since then, and now she even plays a [i]Where's Waldo[/i]-esque game whenever he's in the vicinity. It's actually a bit hilarious how hard a task that can be. ____________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] Aha! There you are. How did I not see you standing by the door? ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Alli Kendrick[/b] [i]"Everything Coach touches turns into fun. She can work hard and play harder. Ms. Kendrick is actually the main reason I tried out for Cheer. She made it look really fun, and I couldn't resist."[/i] It was easy for Wren to like Alli. She showed her that no matter how hard you work, you could always make room for a little fun—it might even be necessary. Wren hasn't gotten the balance down, she still passes out from actually working too much, but she knows she can go to her coach for some unwinding lessons. In fact, even just going to Cheer practice helps her relax. __________________________________________________________________________ Gwyneth Kingsley-Sinclair [i]@gwenking[/i] @wrenegade Good luck at tryouts! Just think of it as another audition and you'll be golden. XO ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [b]Saul Kirschenzweig[/b] "Ah, my favorite no-nonsense, Aussie teacher. He's made me cry a few times, but it was totally worth it. He gives really good critiques, and anyone who doesn't take them seriously is stupid." Wren almost religiously goes to Mr. Kirsch for performance guidance. The man graduated from [i]Juilliard[/i] and is a Broadway legend—he knows his stuff. She is also endlessly amused by his brusqueness, although she can't explain why. Wren didn't get the chance to see him in action, but he had been one of her mother's favorite performers and she was quite upset when his career plummeted. ________________________________________________ Wren Sinclair [i]@wrenegade[/i] First class with a Broadway legend tomorrow. Super excited! ‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾ [/hider]