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🧚🏻‍♀️ The Walking Dead - Year 6 Part 1

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The Facades I Wear To Escape Who I Am

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🦄 Murder High Reunion - Concluded

@Charnobylisk lmao, you knew this was coming >.>

🦄 Murder High Reunion - Concluded

~hides from @Aewin since she tossed a monkey wrench into the Kada Ship works~

🦄 Murder High Reunion - Concluded

David Lawson

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David Lawson

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Character Summary

Name: David James Lawson
Aliases: Dj, Gunny, Lawson
Age: 33
Birthday: November 12th
Ethnicity: American Mutt
Birth Place: Beaufort South Carolina
Location: Camp Lejeune, North Carolina
Gender: Male
Major/Minor: N/A
Occupation: Master Gunnery Sergeant U.S.M.C. - Special Forces
Languages: English, Farsi

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Appearance

Height: 6'3'
Weight: 201lbs
Build: Like a God?
Eyes: Baby Blue
Hair: Sandy Blonde
Skin Tone: Tanned
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: Scars - Too numerous to count

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Psychology

Loyal * Closed Off * Determined * Rowdy

Sexuality: Hetero-Sexual
Relationship Status: Married
Personality: Dj is a down to earth southern boy. Loves his momma and his country. He is loyal to the end and follows the Marine Corp mantra as if it was in his blood. He is the All American Marine and when he puts his mind to something he does not let go. This can make him closed off at times. A Marine first, everything else is second.

He can be a bit rowdy at times, work hard, party harder type. He is always up for a good time and though he can come off as gruff and slightly intimidating he has a good heart and always tries to do what is right no matter what. He doesn't want to be in a bad place if Jesus is watching. Even though he was raised southern baptist he is rather open minded to most things; even if those things can make him feel a bit uncomfortable.
Habits: Rolling his shoulders back, popping his neck, standing at parade rest
Hobbies: Plays Guitar, Writes Country Songs, Sings
Fears:

• Leaving a Man Behind
• Not Completing A Mission
• Breaking His Word

Likes:

• Country Music
• Sweet Tea
• Working on his Truck
• Horseback Riding
• Farming
• Reading Historical Texts

Dislikes:

• Zealots
• Stuff in his coffee
• People who are not driven
• Anything that upsets his Bella
• Downtime
• When people dogear a book

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History

Thoughts On The Murder: Dj did not attend Grimm H.S. but he learned about it from his wife Adelaide after they met. He looked into the matter since she still visited the person who supposedly committed the crime. Even though with his line of work he has had to kill people, cold blooded murder has never sat right with him. He feels bad for Cynthia and has been with Ada several times when she visited; no one should be locked up like that, it takes its toll on a persons mind. He knows first hand.

History Before Ada: Dj grew up in South Carolina, the youngest son to a farmer and housewife. Life was tight money wise and when he was young he lacked drive. Being the youngest he got away with a lot more than his siblings did and ended up getting into a lot of trouble. He was late to graduate high school and arrested several times for minor drug possession (Pot) and bar fights. It wasn't until he was 19 that he met the local Marine Recruiter who set him on a path for a better life. He buckled down with the ever seeing eye of the Marines hovering over his shoulder and finally graduated high school when he was 20 years old.

The day after graduation he was off to Parris Island and a new life. The Marines seemed to be exactly what Dj needed to thrive and find direction; completely turning his life around. By the time he was 22 he had served multiple tours in the Middle East and jumped ranks quickly. Profession wise things were going great but the more men under his command or that stood by his side that he lost the more closed off he became. Refusing to date, even though his mom kept pestering him to find a good girl to settle down with and have a family.

History Since Ada: Dj met Marc overseas while on a tour and the two became friends. Marc suggested after seeing how stressed out Dj was getting that he take some time off on leave and join him in the states to go see an old friend. That friend turned out to be Adelaide Grimmaldi. Ada was still in a bad place after everything but the two seemed to understand each other and got along well.

Marc had given up trying to get Ada to contact Kai and after seeing that she at least spoke when she was around Dj suggested that Dj ask her out. Dj found her interesting, driven. A good girl from a good family. Everything his mother wanted in a daughter in law. Dj asked Ada out and after some nudging from Marc she agreed but she made it very clear from the beginning that she did not have it in her to care about anyone on a deep level after certain events. While this may have pushed some away it only brought Dj closer. He understood how she felt, afraid to really keep anyone too close because the chances of him dying on any tour the government sent him on was high.

After about a year of dating Dj proposed to Ada, saying that he was in the same boat as she was and perhaps they were the only two people on the planet that could understand each other and respect the distance that would surely occur. She accepted and they were married in a small ceremony at his parents farm in South Carolina. Marc served as the best man since he introduced the two, Ashley being Ada's best friend was the maid of honor.

Dj was able to take an extended leave to settle into married life and while Ada remained distant Dj found in the end that he truly cared for her. It hurt that she didn't feel the same way but he told himself he knew what he was getting into and perhaps in time she would grow to feel the same way. He never had a chance to find out. During a tour in the Middle East an IED exploded and he was presumed dead along with the rest of his company. News was sent to his now "widow" and he was declared dead.

Dj was one of two survivors though and was taken hostage by extremists and held as a POW for four years. A last minute rescue mission saved Dj but the other survivor died during extraction. Over the last year Dj has been in Camp Lejeune being De-briefed and healing from both the physical and physiological wounds inflicted on him during his imprisonment. Recently released on a much needed leave Dj headed straight for Chicago to see Ada only to find out that she was out of town for a time because of her High School Reunion. Hopping in his truck he has made his way to Grimm to seek out Ada and finally see his Bella once again.

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Extras

Character Quote: Semper Fi
Theme Song: Clint Black - Better Man
High School Clique: The Rest
Voted: Captain America
Why: After buckling down he became the model American
Anything Else: Already In Previous Cs

_{*By submitting this CS in its completion I am stating I have read all the rules for this Rp and am agreeing to follow them to the fullest with respect and courtesy.}

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Relations

David Lawson

{"I'm just a simple man."}
☯ Acquaintance ║ ✿ Friend ║ ❅ BFF ║ ♡ Infatuation ║ ❦ Sweetheart ║ ☣ Frenemy ║ ☢ Dislikes ║ ☠ Loathes

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☯ Adelaide Grimaldi ❦
"From what I have been told she used to smile all the time, I wish I could have seen her back then."

I never thought someone could open me up the way she has. I do wish she loved me the way I know she loved another but all I can do is hold out hope that one day it will happen. Until then, I will do whatever it takes to see her smile.

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☯ Cynthia McMillan ☯
"I hear she was a bit of a bitch but I am not one to judge anyone by their past usually, we all have our bad times. I don't think she did it after seeing the files and I trust Ada's judgement."

I have met her a handful of times, the years of lock up have surely done a number on the girl. Whatever she did back when she was younger, it is nothing worth the punishment that has been inflicted on her. I am not sure how to talk to her but it is good to know that at least someone is there for her.

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☯ Ashley Cunningham ☯
"I imagine she was pretty hyper in high school."

I have met Ash a few times, she's a good woman and I can see why Ada calls Ash her best friend. I respect anyone that can be there for Ada the way Ash has been over the years. It was nice to have her at the wedding.

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☯ Kai Malana ☯
"He's the man that broke my Bella's heart, I hope he had a damn good reason."

Never met the man but from what Marc tells me he is a good person. I take Marc's word for it but I cannot comprehend why someone would ever want to push Ada away. Something about that just doesn't sit right with me.

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☯ Marc Tinder ✿
"Ada tells me he used to be very shy and quiet, I find that hard to picture."

My brother in arms, the man is the best that they make and our nation should be proud of the work that he has done. I owe him everything; he has saved my life and introduced me to Ada. I am forever in his debt.

🦄 Murder High Reunion - Concluded

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David Lawson

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Location: Grimm HS: Gym
Interacting With: Anyone who bothers to look at him: Marc & Ashley

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Interaction Tags:@Charnobylisk @Nallore

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Scuffed up well worn cow boy boots slipped out of a vehicle in the parking lot of Grimm High School near the gymnasium. The door closed heavy on the old Ford F-150 as the boot heels scraped across the ground. The man that stepped out of the truck stood tall, with broad shoulders and walked as if he was a soldier. He wasn't he was a Marine, there was vast difference. Granted the way he carried himself was the only thing that gave him away. His blonde hair was longer than what most Marines wore and he was not dressed in uniform; wearing a simple pair of fitted faded blue jeans and a black s-shirt beneath his sport coat. Adjusting his belt he clipped his keys to the belt loop and looked around the grounds of the high school with his baby blue eyes. Rubbing his chin slightly he wondered if this was the best place to do this but after all this time did he really want to wait any longer? There really was no good time to what he needed to; might as well get it over with. He wondered if he would be welcome back. Granted he wasn't from Grimm and didn't attend high school here but at least one person he needed to track down was and the one that was at the top of his list was supposed to be coordinating the event.

One Year Ago...

"One successful extraction, one failed sir," a man stated into the com as the helicopter took off into the air over the deserts of Afghanistan and the crew secured everything into place for the ride out. On the floor of the back of the whirly bird a man who was bloodied with baby blue eyes sat with one knee pulled to his chest, his arm draped over it as he stared at a picture; running his fingers over the face of a woman that could hardly be made out anymore even if you knew her. He left out a long breath as he just continued to stare at it. Someone tried to talk to him but he didn't respond, even as the medic started to patch up the numerous bleeding wounds on his face, arms, back and chest.

"Gunny!" one of the men finally bellowed and the man looked up. "Lawson, you okay?" the man that had bellowed asked and he nodded; folding the picture back up and slipping it into the waistband of his ragged pants that had probably been the only pair he had worn the last four years. They were caked in blood, dirt and other things; stiff and frayed at the knees.

"I'm good. Thank you for the extraction Captain," Lawson said in a steely voice.

"Surprised you have a photo still left on you," the Captain said as the medic continued to patch up the gunny.

"That and my wedding band are the only things I have left," he said as he looked out to the night sky as he watched as a drone strike hit the place that had been home for the last four years. Resting his head back against the cold steel his jaw tightened some. "How long?"

"Couple hours to the Carrier, then who knows. Don't worry, you'll be back before you know it."

"Not soon enough but at this point any moment is better than never." The Captain could only nod in agreement. Lawson had been through the depths of hell over the last four years being a POW but he had somehow managed to survive, he though felt like he had failed since one ended up being left behind. Sometimes in life there are matters beyond your control that you must live with. To Lawson, the only thing he could do is try to learn to live with this one and keep marching forward. That is what a Marine does. Semper Fi.

Present Day

His fingers wrapped around the handle of the door to the gym and he swung it open, stepping in and glancing around. The place seemed to be pretty packed right then but from vibe of the gym was anything but a relaxed party. The general air caused him to arch a brow as started to walk slowly; seemingly to be looking for someone or something. If anyone looked at him he would give them a bright welcoming smile and say something like "Howdy" or "Afternoon Ma'am" as he gave a respectful nod of his head. After a moment of looking it was clear that who or whatever he was searching for wasn't there right then.

Then his eyes fell on two familiar faces and he grinned to himself. If anyone knew where to find his Bella, it would be those two. Marc and Ashley were standing together and seemed to be talking to each other as well as perhaps some others, well at least one other.

"Thanks Riley, you look as wonderful as ever," he said to her before looking back over to Ashley and waiting for an answer to exactly where Ada was.

Placing his fingers to either side of his lips Lawson let out a loud short whistle before yelling out over the crowd. "Squid! You're out of uniform!"

Marc froze when he heard the voice and snapped his head around, his jaw going slack and his skin nearly going white as if he had just seen a ghost. Lawson chuckled and rolled his shoulders back as he stood there at parade rest, clasping his hand in front of him; giving Marc a moment to really regain his senses. Marc blinked a few times, half slapping Ash on the shoulder and motioning over to the Marine. "Ash... I think I am hallucinating," he muttered as Lawson finally stepped over to the two. He smiled at the two of them and gave a bit of an brow raise as Marc started to pace around him and eventually pushed his index finger into the shoulder of Lawson. "Holy shit, the Jarhead lives." Marc was still in a bit of shock and it caused Lawson to chuckled a bit before the both of them gave each other a strong bro hug and pats on the back.

"Good to see you too Marc," Lawson said as the two released each other. Lawson looked over towards Ashley and bowed slightly to her. "Miss Cunningham, you look as stunning as ever," he said warmly in his thick Carolina accent.

"How, when? I know why but damn man, explain!" Marc explained.

"Report I can give - IED, captured, extracted a year ago, been in De-brief until last week. Went home, no one was there. Found out about the reunion and figured that I would find her here," Lawson quickly informed Marc. Marc nodded, knowing that if Lawson wasn't saying anything else it either A; wasn't needed or B; couldn't be said in the presence of civilians. Glancing around Lawson still wasn't seeing what he was looking for. "Marc, where is my wife? Where is Ada?"

🧚🏻‍♀️ The Walking Dead - Year 6 Part 1

And Dexter takes "Stop hitting yourself!" to a whole new level!

🦄 Murder High Reunion - Concluded

@Nallore Looks good, move them over to the CS Tab under a new post so they are separate from Riley

🦄 Murder High Reunion - Concluded

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🧚🏻‍♀️ The Walking Dead - Year 6 Part 1

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