Melissa

Second Horizons

With the campers having finally arrived after days of anticipation, the Winter session of Second Horizons was officially underway. After gathering the teens at the North Pole in the center of camp to sort them into their bunks for the next two weeks, the groups were released to their cabins in order to get settled and unpack. Snow had begun to fall shortly after they adjourned, but by the evening the sky had cleared its clouds to reveal the gorgeous stars amongst the mountains as a backdrop for the night’s activity.

The cold winter day had rolled into a cold winter’s night, and the campers and counselors alike found themselves huddled by campfires in the annual bonfire tradition. It was customary that on the first night of camp the bunks gathered to play some getting to know you games and roast marshmallows to make smores in order to start the session off on the right foot together. Since numbers were lower this year, each cabin paired up with another to not only encourage friendships in other bunks, but also to save firewood (all of the counselors could agree that chopping wood was their least favorite responsibility, and the less they had to do it, the better). Fetching Fox (Red) and Howling Wolf (Blue) were at one campfire, and Cozy Bear (Green) and Little Hare (Pink) were at the other.

Gwen was excited for an evening spent by the fire- she was looking forward to gazing up at the starry sky and finding the different constellations and couldn’t wait to get to know her new campers better. The brunette had already begun making connections with the first years and thus found herself sitting on a log next to Mickey braiding her hair. Delicately, she twisted and folded the girl’s hair over itself, forming a plait in little to no time.

While Gwen was busy braiding Mickey’s hair, Nick was sitting on the other side of her, watching over the campers and idly sipping at a cup of hot chocolate as he observed. Gwen was a better counselor than he had figured — and his co-counselor Kim was occupied with some other campers — and Nick was wondering why he was even here. Did they even need his help? The two girls seemed like they had it under control. He shook his head and looked away, while Mickey just turned her head slightly to look back at Gwen and ask a question. “Hey, how does it look?”

The brunette smirked, “It looks perfect, if I do say so myself.” She laughed, trying not to seem as though she was bragging about her own handiwork. Braiding and doing hair was one of her many talents after taking care of her younger sister’s hair for so many years when her own mother couldn’t. Grabbing the elastic band that was stored around her wrist, she tied off the end of Mickey’s hair, a job well done. “There! Hopefully you like it.” Gwen took out her phone and snapped a picture from the back so that she could show her.

Mickey was all smiles. She’d never had her hair braided before — at least not by another person, and the end result was great! “Thank you again. Hey, are there traditions around here like this? Like, the bonfire, I mean.” She asked, looking around at the other campers, and off to the other firepit on the other side of the camp, by the other cabins. “How late does this usually go, anyway? I don’t… really stay up late,” she admitted with a shy smile added on; it was more than a little embarrassing to more or less admit she had a bedtime.

Seeing the girl’s smile made Gwen grin widely in return- she loved nothing more than making people happy and that alone made it obvious why she was a counselor. “Of course!” She replied on instinct before focusing on her question. “Hmm, let me think… cabins love pranking each other at least once so expect to see that, on Christmas everyone wears pajamas all day- even on the slopes, and on New Years a few people like to jump into the snow in nothing but their bathing suits and then they end up in the sauna until they can feel their toes again…” She laughed to herself remembering the events from her first year on staff last Winter. “But I won’t spoil them all for you.” Gwen had opted to focus on the fun and wacky traditions, but there were many more things that happened during the session that made Second Horizons unique and fun.

In regards to the end time of the evening’s events, the brunette addressed Mickey’s concerns, “Don’t even worry about it- I know the first day can be a bit overwhelming especially after traveling to get here. Even though I’d love for you to be here the whole time, feel free to stay as long as you would like, and when you want to head back to the cabin one of the counselors can walk with you.”

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Meanwhile, at the other campfire, Chloe Chambers sat amongst her cabin-mates from Red as well as the unknown faces from the Blue cabin (if she was being honest, she could barely tell who was in her group and who was in the other since she hadn’t made an effort to remember names). The only people she recognized were that of the counselor who practically fainted earlier when she broke the news that not everyone on the planet watches sitcoms and the boy with the ridiculous accent.

As she mindlessly went through her short program in her head and let her marshmallow set ablaze in the fire (it was sadly not on her training diet so she could not partake in the eating of the smore, only the burning of the ingredients), Chloe glanced at the person sitting next to her out of curiosity. “So… how’d you end up here? Did your parents send you away for the holidays too or are you somehow here by choice?”

Paramount

Rosalie Owens

_{(FC: Olivia Rodrigo, Dialogue Color: B88C9E)}
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| | N I C K N A M E (S) | |

• Rosie
• Rose

| | A G E | |

16, December 12th

| | G E N D E R | |

Female

| | S E X U A L I T Y | |

Bisexual - No particular lean.

| | R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S | |

Single

| | C L A S S I F I C A T I O N | |

Junior

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| | I N D E P T H A P P E A R A N C E | |

Height: 5’4"
Hair Color: Dark Brown | It's extremely long, hitting past her chest and close to her ribs.
Eye Color: Brown
School Uniform: Rosalie sticks to the mandated school uniform, but loves to accessorize and add her own flair to the outfit. She mainly does so through various hairstyles and hair items like clips, hats, and barrettes, but she also from time to time adds pops of color through jewelry and pins on her jacket. It's common practice for her to have rips in her tights (maybe it's from wearing them during shows and ruining them, but who knows) so she tends to lean more towards the knee high socks.
Casual Clothing: Rosalie is definitely someone with an artsy and colorful wardrobe- from funky jeans, to vintage and statement shirts, she knows how to impress and stand out from the crowd through the clothes she wears. She never misses an opportunity to dress up for the occasion, and will often even opt to wear dresses and skirts even when everyone else is wearing sweatpants. She can definitely be a little extra...

| | R E P U T A T I O N | |

Rosalie is a theater kid through and through- it's her shtick and what she lives for at Marble Heights. She's the type of gal to go on a long drive just so she can sing to show tunes at the top of her lungs, make up an excuse to talk about her favorite actresses and actors, and is hoping to get the most likely to be famous superlative in the senior yearbook. Although she talks a big talk, she has the acting and singing chops to back her up. Witty and comedic, she never misses an opportunity to make light of a sticky situation or throw in a sarcastic line to make someone laugh. Her sense of humor can sometimes be a little dark (she jokes about her parents divorce probably more than any normal person should), but that's all to say that she's not one to take life too seriously. However, aside from her flair for dramatics through her involvement in theater, Rosalie is very grounded, sensible, and honest. She's the first person to help you analyze if a decision is really good or just rash, and is the calming voice of reason for most of her friends.

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| | H I S T O R Y | |

Rosalie Owens was dramatic from the moment she was born. She had the loudest cry and the strongest lungs that the hospital had ever seen for a baby of her size, not to mention she was born three weeks early and made quite the surprise entrance. Raised in New York City by a Filipina mother and a British father, the dark haired girl grew up with the hustle and bustle of Manhattan as her backyard. Her parents were star-crossed lovers from two completely different worlds, having met in a hostel while they backpacked separately around Asia. They fell for each other hard and ditched their own sightseeing plans to instead continue their travels abroad together. After returning from their escapades on the other side of the world, they quickly got engaged realizing they couldn't live without each other. Their friends said they were crazy- it was too rushed and too quick to know it was love- but they didn't heed those warnings and got married anyway.

When Rosalie was born, the pieces seemed to fit into place perfectly. The three of them made for a happy family in the city, galavanting through Central Park when the weather was nice, eating at the best restaurants, and taking in shows on Broadway. It was the latter that made the largest impact on the dark haired girl. Seeing Mamma Mia with her parents was an important moment for her as it was the show that piqued her interest in theater and fueled her passion. And over the years, it was a passion that sheltered her from a lot of the hardship that her family began to face as time went on. Unfortunately for the girl, her parent's friends were right- their relationship and marriage grew strained quickly without a strong base and it seemed that Rosalie was the only thing that was keeping them together. The arguing was constant- from first thing in the morning before she woke up for school, to when she was at play rehearsal, to even after she went to sleep at night. Show tunes and her scripts were her only solace during this time to tune out the yelling and she consumed herself in the lights and sounds of Broadway.

It was not a surprise in the slightest when Rosalie's parents sat her down the Summer before her Freshman year of High School and explained that they would be getting a divorce. A difficult decision for their daughter's well being, but an easy one for the best interests of everyone involved. In order to further shield their daughter from what they knew would be a nasty legal battle, they enrolled her at Marble Heights Academy, which would be a consistent and controlled environment amongst the many changes occurring in their household. Knowing that extended family was located in the Bay Area made the choice to send her across the country easy, and Rosalie agreed that this was the best course of action for them all.

As much as she missed the bright lights of NYC when she started at Marble Heights, the dark haired girl quickly fell in love with her new home on the West Coast, so much so that she's rarely gone home to Manhattan to visit. The California vibes were impeccable and exactly what she needed to bounce back after the gloom and doom of her parent's shrinking apartment. She still dreams big Broadway dreams and is looking forward to applying to conservatory style musical theatre programs at the beginning of next year, but for now, Rosalie is an artistic butterfly who just wants to spread her wings. Oh, and win a Jimmy Award before she graduates MHA, that too.

| | B E Y O N D M Y R E P U T A T I O N | |

As much as she cracks jokes about her parents marriage dissolving like sugar in hot water, it upset Rosalie a lot to watch two people who were madly in love fall out of it. Because of this, she has some trust issues and is afraid the same thing will happen with her future relationships, whether they are platonic or romantic.

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| | E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S | |

• She auditions for all of the shows at Marble Heights, especially the musicals.
• Theater Club
• Anything that Katie decides to drag her to against her will...

| | B E S T & W O R S T S U B J E C T S | |

| B E S T |
English
Creative Writing
Music

| W O R S T |
Physical Education - she can dance, but do not put her down for cardio. Or dodgeball (a theater kid's worst nightmare).

| | E X T R A N O T E S | |

• Rosalie collects Playbills from every show she goes to - always one clean and untouched book and another that's been signed by the cast when she goes to the stage door.
• The first time she had been on an airplane was when she flew to the West Coast for the first time to go to Marble Heights.
• She's lactose intolerant, but would sacrifice her life for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
• Loves flowers, and has recently began tending to some plants of her own in her dorm room. Let's hope she doesn't kill them!

Mel's Memory Box

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Rosalie Owens

_{(FC: Olivia Rodrigo, Dialogue Color: B88C9E)}
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| | N I C K N A M E (S) | |

• Rosie
• Rose

| | A G E | |

16, December 12th

| | G E N D E R | |

Female

| | S E X U A L I T Y | |

Bisexual - No particular lean.

| | R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S | |

Single

| | C L A S S I F I C A T I O N | |

Junior

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| | I N D E P T H A P P E A R A N C E | |

Height: 5’4"
Hair Color: Dark Brown | It's extremely long, hitting past her chest and close to her ribs.
Eye Color: Brown
School Uniform: Rosalie sticks to the mandated school uniform, but loves to accessorize and add her own flair to the outfit. She mainly does so through various hairstyles and hair items like clips, hats, and barrettes, but she also from time to time adds pops of color through jewelry and pins on her jacket. It's common practice for her to have rips in her tights (maybe it's from wearing them during shows and ruining them, but who knows) so she tends to lean more towards the knee high socks.
Casual Clothing: Rosalie is definitely someone with an artsy and colorful wardrobe- from funky jeans, to vintage and statement shirts, she knows how to impress and stand out from the crowd through the clothes she wears. She never misses an opportunity to dress up for the occasion, and will often even opt to wear dresses and skirts even when everyone else is wearing sweatpants. She can definitely be a little extra...

| | R E P U T A T I O N | |

Rosalie is a theater kid through and through- it's her shtick and what she lives for at Marble Heights. She's the type of gal to go on a long drive just so she can sing to show tunes at the top of her lungs, make up an excuse to talk about her favorite actresses and actors, and is hoping to get the most likely to be famous superlative in the senior yearbook. Although she talks a big talk, she has the acting and singing chops to back her up. Witty and comedic, she never misses an opportunity to make light of a sticky situation or throw in a sarcastic line to make someone laugh. Her sense of humor can sometimes be a little dark (she jokes about her parents divorce probably more than any normal person should), but that's all to say that she's not one to take life too seriously. However, aside from her flair for dramatics through her involvement in theater, Rosalie is very grounded, sensible, and honest. She's the first person to help you analyze if a decision is really good or just rash, and is the calming voice of reason for most of her friends.

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| | H I S T O R Y | |

Rosalie Owens was dramatic from the moment she was born. She had the loudest cry and the strongest lungs that the hospital had ever seen for a baby of her size, not to mention she was born three weeks early and made quite the surprise entrance. Raised in New York City by a Filipina mother and a British father, the dark haired girl grew up with the hustle and bustle of Manhattan as her backyard. Her parents were star-crossed lovers from two completely different worlds, having met in a hostel while they backpacked separately around Asia. They fell for each other hard and ditched their own sightseeing plans to instead continue their travels abroad together. After returning from their escapades on the other side of the world, they quickly got engaged realizing they couldn't live without each other. Their friends said they were crazy- it was too rushed and too quick to know it was love- but they didn't heed those warnings and got married anyway.

When Rosalie was born, the pieces seemed to fit into place perfectly. The three of them made for a happy family in the city, galavanting through Central Park when the weather was nice, eating at the best restaurants, and taking in shows on Broadway. It was the latter that made the largest impact on the dark haired girl. Seeing Mamma Mia with her parents was an important moment for her as it was the show that piqued her interest in theater and fueled her passion. And over the years, it was a passion that sheltered her from a lot of the hardship that her family began to face as time went on. Unfortunately for the girl, her parent's friends were right- their relationship and marriage grew strained quickly without a strong base and it seemed that Rosalie was the only thing that was keeping them together. The arguing was constant- from first thing in the morning before she woke up for school, to when she was at play rehearsal, to even after she went to sleep at night. Show tunes and her scripts were her only solace during this time to tune out the yelling and she consumed herself in the lights and sounds of Broadway.

It was not a surprise in the slightest when Rosalie's parents sat her down the Summer before her Freshman year of High School and explained that they would be getting a divorce. A difficult decision for their daughter's well being, but an easy one for the best interests of everyone involved. In order to further shield their daughter from what they knew would be a nasty legal battle, they enrolled her at Marble Heights Academy, which would be a consistent and controlled environment amongst the many changes occurring in their household. Knowing that extended family was located in the Bay Area made the choice to send her across the country easy, and Rosalie agreed that this was the best course of action for them all.

As much as she missed the bright lights of NYC when she started at Marble Heights, the dark haired girl quickly fell in love with her new home on the West Coast, so much so that she's rarely gone home to Manhattan to visit. The California vibes were impeccable and exactly what she needed to bounce back after the gloom and doom of her parent's shrinking apartment. She still dreams big Broadway dreams and is looking forward to applying to conservatory style musical theatre programs at the beginning of next year, but for now, Rosalie is an artistic butterfly who just wants to spread her wings. Oh, and win a Jimmy Award before she graduates MHA, that too.

| | B E Y O N D M Y R E P U T A T I O N | |

As much as she cracks jokes about her parents marriage dissolving like sugar in hot water, it upset Rosalie a lot to watch two people who were madly in love fall out of it. Because of this, she has some trust issues and is afraid the same thing will happen with her future relationships, whether they are platonic or romantic.

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| | E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S | |

• She auditions for all of the shows at Marble Heights, especially the musicals.
• Theater Club
• Anything that Katie decides to drag her to against her will...

| | B E S T & W O R S T S U B J E C T S | |

| B E S T |
English
Creative Writing
Music

| W O R S T |
Physical Education - she can dance, but do not put her down for cardio. Or dodgeball (a theater kid's worst nightmare).

| | E X T R A N O T E S | |

• Rosalie collects Playbills from every show she goes to - always one clean and untouched book and another that's been signed by the cast when she goes to the stage door.
• The first time she had been on an airplane was when she flew to the West Coast for the first time to go to Marble Heights.
• She's lactose intolerant, but would sacrifice her life for Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream.
• Loves flowers, and has recently began tending to some plants of her own in her dorm room. Let's hope she doesn't kill them!

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Paramount

Leo Brooks

_{(FC: Leo Brooks, Dialogue Color: ED1414)}
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| | N I C K N A M E (S) | |

• Brooks

| | A G E | |

18, August 1st

| | G E N D E R | |

Male

| | S E X U A L I T Y | |

Heterosexual

| | R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S | |

Single and always mingling...

| | O C C U P A T I O N | |

Certified ladies man.

| | C L A S S I F I C A T I O N | |

Senior

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| | I N D E P T H A P P E A R A N C E | |

Height: 6’1"
Body Type: Athletic | Muscular and toned.
Hair Color: Brown | Leo's hair is his crowning glory- he takes 20 minutes in the morning to make it look perfect.
Eye Color: Brown
School Uniform: Leo will tend to undo the top buttons of his collared shirts so that his chest peeks through, and always lets his tie hang loosely around his neck. Some days instead of his suit jacket he'll wear his letterman jacket with his varsity letter on it.
Casual Clothing: The dark haired boy knows he looks good in whatever he wears, so he doesn't care too much what his wardrobe consists of. Jeans and t-shirts, gym shorts, some button down shirts, but mostly casual wear. He also takes every opportunity to not wear clothing, so it's not unusual to see him shirtless on his way back from the gym or Football practice. Leo also loves shoes, so he has a vast collection of pairs.

| | R E P U T A T I O N | |

Leo Brooks can be a real asshole- there’s no reason to beat around the bush when it’s the truth! The 18 year old carries himself with the bravado of someone twice his age and the swagger of someone who knows he’s an alpha male. If “big dick energy” had a poster child, it would be Leo. He’s bossy by nature and always makes sure he gets his way. The ultimate goal is for him to come out on top, and he will do whatever it takes to get there, even if it means controlling those around him like pawns or stepping on someone else’s toes.

You always know where you stand with Leo, as the word "subtle" is not in his vocabulary. It’s clear as day if he likes you or not as well as if you’re worth his time. And if he likes you, consider yourself lucky! He only surrounds himself with those he feels match his integrity and drive and looks out for his friends like he’d look out for family; protective and territorial, you know you’ll be alright if you’re on his side. But if you say something wrong to him or look at him and his friends the wrong way, you’ll wish you didn’t. He has a hot temper and will easily get aggressive, not afraid of getting physical in order to get his point across.

A smooth talker, Leo always seems to know what to say and how to say it, especially when it comes to his love life and romantic endeavors. He’s known to be quite the ladies man (read: fuck boy) and has definitely made his way around the majority of Marble Heights... if you know what I mean. And much of an asshole as he is, well, he knows he’s attractive and certainly knows that others think so as well.

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| | H I S T O R Y | |

Leo James wasn’t always a problem child. He began life with a loving mother and younger sister, and although they didn’t have much money, they made the best of a bad situation. Yes, they may have all shared one bed in a small studio apartment in San Francisco, and yes, they may have not had heat and electricity some months, but they were happy because they had each other. However, relatives believed this living situation was not well suited for two young children, which had all resulted from their mother's opiate addiction and failure to pay her bills, and they reported her to the authorities. Forcibly removed from his home at the age of 7, Leo and his sister were placed in the foster care system and subsequently separated. He prayed that his mom would come and find him; come and rescue him, but she never did. The trauma that Leo experienced from being taken away, as well as being split up from the only other family he had, was immense and would influence the trajectory of his life.

The young boy became reckless, rebellious, and inconsolable, bouncing from foster home to foster home as a result of his behavior. In some homes, Leo would resort to violent actions like throwing glass objects, slamming doors until they came off their hinges, and physically pushing or punching his foster siblings and parents. In other homes, he would break rules and attempt to sneak out or run away. He thought the more homes he would be rejected from, the more likely they would be to return him to his mother. But unfortunately, the opposite was the case. The vicious cycle continued and by the time he turned 11, 4 years after he was placed in the foster care system, Leo had been through 10 homes. Each one cited him as a nuisance, a rebel, and a difficult child who could not be reached. According to them, he was impossible.

That was until Daphne and Henry Brooks came into the picture. She was a successful business woman who worked in start ups and he was a renowned plastic surgeon in the Bay Area. With all of the time they had spent on their careers, which was most of their lives, they hadn't nary considered conceiving a family of their own. It wasn't until they heard through their social circle about Leo that they knew that he was somehow meant to be with them. A product of the foster care system herself, Daphne believed that this boy deserved to be given a second chance, however difficult it would be to reign in his anger and frustration with the world, and be provided with the stability of a permanent home. And so, calls were made, the licensing process was severely expedited, and a month and a half after hearing about him for the first time, Leo James arrived at the Brooks' doorstep.

They'd be lying if they said the first six months weren't challenging. Leo was everything they had heard about from his previous placements and were warned about by the social workers, and somehow more. Disaster struck wherever he walked and it was exhausting trying to calm the fire that was continuous in his heart. But Daphne knew that underneath all of the rage and anger, there was a terrified boy who needed someone- anyone- to answer his clear calls for help, and thus she persisted. Eventually, after months of trying to reach him, something shifted. To this day, Daphne and Henry still don't know what exactly it was that caused the switch to flip, but Leo realized that the Brooks' weren't giving up on him and so he made the conscious decision to not give up on them. Trust was built from there, and most of the remaining flames were extinguished with time.

Of course, not everything was quelled once the official adoption went through and Leo James became Leo Brooks at age 12, but he had certainly grown out of his acting out phase and instead channeled his remaining emotions into his cocky and carefree demeanor. At that point, his parents (officially, after they signed the papers) could care less- as long as he didn't resort to physical violence like in previous years, he could act however he wanted. To them, it was just growing pains, something that teenagers went through. What mattered most was the boy finally felt at home somewhere, after being abandoned at a young age and having doors open and shut on him. Daphne and Henry did everything they could to help their son- enrolling him in the best schools possible and allowing him to channel his remaining aggression into after school sports like Football. If it weren't for them, it's doubtful that Leo would have ever left the system, and would have possibly resorted to dangerous and despicable means to survive.

To best set him up for success, the Brooks' enrolled Leo at Marble Heights Academy, and he has attended there since his Freshman year. He was roped in with the right crowd from day 1, which resulted in his popularity. Of course, his good looks and natural talent on the field helped, but something about the way he carried himself said it all without saying anything. He's excited for his senior year and looking forward to hopefully playing Football professionally after college.

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Leo doesn't tell too many people the details about his past because he is shockingly sensitive regarding his upbringing and origin story. It's not something he's necessarily proud of, and compensates for it with his larger than life (and asshole-like) persona. If he's let you in on that part of himself and has opened up about his past, it means that he considers you an incredibly close friend. He doesn't want to seem marred by where he comes from, so he keeps it quiet.

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| | E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S | |

• Football - Leo is the Wide Receiver on the team.

| | B E S T & W O R S T S U B J E C T S | |

| B E S T |
Gym/Physical Education
History

| W O R S T |
Math
Science

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• Leo's the type of guy who has a soft spot for specific people. Those include his parents, his friends, and a few female companions. If you're not one of them, expect the standard Brooks asshole treatment.
• He has a terrible late night snacking habit - his go-to's are sour cream and cheddar Lay's chips and M&Ms.
• Leo calls his mom every Sunday at the same time since it's one of the only things she requests while he's away at school. He also goes home twice a month for Family dinner, another one of her conditions.
• He recently reconnected with his sister, who lives in Los Angeles and was adopted shortly after being placed in the foster care system all those years ago. They FaceTime every few weeks to catch up.
• Drives a Jeep Wrangler that was a gift from his father for his 16th birthday.

Paramount

Topher Jones

_{(FC: Shawn Mendes, Dialogue Color: 3CB371)}
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| | N I C K N A M E (S) | |

• Topher

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17, March 14th

| | G E N D E R | |

Male

| | S E X U A L I T Y | |

Bisexual - Female leaning.

| | R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S | |

Single, but you would think he was in a relationship based on the amount of love songs he writes.

| | O C C U P A T I O N | |

Topher is an aspiring musician - he plays gigs around San Francisco whenever he gets the chance and has released a few singles on Spotify.

| | C L A S S I F I C A T I O N | |

Senior

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| | I N D E P T H A P P E A R A N C E | |

Height: 5’10"
Body Type: Lean and toned | Although he's not athletic other than going to the gym, he has a naturally fast metabolism. He has defined muscles on his arms from playing guitar and other various instruments.
Hair Color: Brown and curly | As of recent, Topher has let his curly hair grow out, letting it fall just over his ears in ringlets.
Eye Color: Brown
School Uniform: The one thing that he hates about the school uniform is the tie, so more often than not he'll let it hang loosely around his neck not even knotted. He also sometimes cuffs the sleeves of the jacket to make it easier to play guitar (and to show off his killer arms).
Casual Clothing: Topher is a jeans and tee shirt kind of guy when he's not wearing his school uniform- specifically band tees and ripped black and blue jeans. He loves displaying his love for different styles of music through his wardrobe, which has resulted in vast band shirt collection. He doesn't accessorize much, but he does often wear silver rings on his fingers. When it comes to his gigs that he plays, he'll dress up a bit more with a button down or collared shirt with some slacks or nicer jeans with no rips.

| | R E P U T A T I O N | |

Music flows through Topher’s heart and soul. You’ll never see him without his six string strapped to his back or not jotting down lyrics into his journal at every opportunity. A boy in touch with his emotions, he conveys his feelings and aspirations through the words that he sings and writes. He's what you'd call a soft boy, and takes the moniker in stride. Incredibly kind-hearted, warm, and compassionate, all Topher genuinely wants to do is make people happy. He attracts those who are in need of comfort and is a good listening ear among other things. The brunette appreciates the simple things in life, as well as is a hopeless romantic and it's evident in his songs.

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| | H I S T O R Y | |

Topher was "raised", if you could even call it that, by absent parents. His mother was an ER Nurse who never stayed at home for more than a few hours, and his father was a successful entrepreneur who bit off more than he could chew. Toph's childhood was lacking and he knew it from gazing at the rest of the neighborhood through his window. It seemed that every other kid on the block was playing catch with their father, or accompanying their mother to the store, but all Topher got was the occasional family dinner on Friday nights.

Toph's only companion was his Uncle Jeremy, who picked him up from school most days and spent time with the young boy when his parents wouldn't. A musician, Uncle Jeremy would sit Topher on his lap, placing his large hands over his on the strings of a Martin guitar, and teach him chord after chord until the sun went down each day. When his Uncle couldn't come over, Topher would consume himself in that guitar, tuning out the emptiness of the large house he resided in on his own. As he became older, the songs he played started to become his own writing- the boy pouring the majority of his feelings into music and wrote about everything and anything under the sun.

The summer before his freshman year, Topher's parents decided to send their son off to boarding school. They were barely around as it was, and it was in the boy's best interest (as well as theirs) to attend Marble Heights. It made no difference to him, he was just excited to finally live on his own terms instead of theirs.

| | B E Y O N D M Y R E P U T A T I O N | |

Topher doesn't have much to hide- he writes all of his thoughts and feelings in his songs and sings them for the world to hear. He only wishes he had a muse to write about instead of penning the fantasies in his head.

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| | E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S | |

• Music Club
• He plays in the pit orchestra for the school's Musicals.

| | B E S T & W O R S T S U B J E C T S | |

| B E S T |
Music- obviously.
Programming - did you know musicians make some of the best programmers? Topher picked Python up while at Marble Heights and has become quite good with it.

| W O R S T |
Science

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• Topher has three guitars- the first is a Fender American Performer Stratocaster, the second is a Taylor Builder’s Edition V-Class K14ce, and the third is a Gibson Les Paul Studio.
• Has a very bad habit of chewing guitar picks between his teeth when he's thinking.
• He recently learned to play the piano, which has helped him a lot musically.
• Topher plans on forgoing college to instead chase his music dreams in New York City.
• Often will paint his nails black or white when he's feeling whimsy. Plus it's fun for people to notice while he's playing guitar.

Paramount

Hope Wells

_{(FC: Abigail Cowen, Dialogue Color: FFC02D)}
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| | N I C K N A M E (S) | |

• Wells
• Lil Red

| | A G E | |

17, September 7th

| | G E N D E R | |

Female

| | S E X U A L I T Y | |

Heterosexual

| | R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S | |

Single

| | O C C U P A T I O N | |

Hope is a CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) at an assisted living facility in San Francisco. She works there two days during the week and one day on the weekend.

| | C L A S S I F I C A T I O N | |

Junior

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| | I N D E P T H A P P E A R A N C E | |

Height: 5’6"
Hair Color: Red | Having been passed down the red hair by both her mother and father, it is Hope's most defining physical trait- and her favorite. She wears it down most of the time but pulls it up into a ponytail or bun for her job.
Eye Color: Blue
School Uniform: Hope sticks to the dress code strictly and never deviates from the rules handbook. Her button down is pristine and white, tie pressed and straight, and the hem of her skirt always brushes her fingertips with not a wrinkle in sight. She switches between tights and knee high socks and always wears a pair of shiny black shoes (either flats or Mary Janes).
Casual Clothing: The redhead doesn't fuss too much when it comes to her wardrobe outside of the mandated school uniform. The best way to describe her style is cute and casual - jeans with various neutral colored tops and fun blouses, dresses and skirts. She definitely dresses girlier than some of her classmates, but it's only because she loves to emphasize her femininity.

| | R E P U T A T I O N | |

Hope Wells is sweet. Sweeter than southern sweet tea, sweet. With a pure heart and even purer intentions, the young redhead was raised to be a fine upstanding citizen by her parents and have exceeded all of their expectations by being the young woman she has become. Warm and compassionate, she goes out of her way to befriend anyone she meets and attempts to show kindness to even the most negative and pessimistic people. Although she's never physically lived in the South, Hope's manners and inherent charm speak otherwise. Taught to be a good Southern girl by her mother and grandmother, she exudes both poise and grace in the best ways that demonstrate a maturity beyond her years. One of the most important things she's learned from her father is how to be a leader in her own right and unwavering loyalty to those that she cares about. If you have Hope on your side, she will ride with you until the end and will always be there to support you. Some may call her a goody two shoes for wanting to do good and serve others, but genuinely Hope’s passion is helping those in need. She puts the interests of others before her own by devoting time and energy to bettering everyone around her.

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| | H I S T O R Y | |

Savannah Matthews and Trevor Wells were the picture perfect high school sweethearts- the kind of couple that is featured in the frame when you buy it at the store. She was a junior and the new girl on the block, and he was a senior and the star athlete on the Football team. It started as stolen glances in the hallways of Beverly Hills High School during the fall semester, which then turned into their first spoken exchange at a New Year's party (even though it may have been fueled by alcohol and someone's brother calling one out as the other's type). Shortly after, a mutual friend clued them both into their shared crushes on each other, which resulted in their first date. One date became two dates, two dates became three, and by the fourth date they had made it official. Their romance was sweet, strawberry ice cream kind of sweet, and by the time graduation rolled around that Spring, Trevor made his intentions clear when he gave Savannah a promise ring to show that even though he was going off to college, his heart still belonged to her.

During their college years, Trevor studied criminal justice and sociology with intentions to become a police officer. Savannah joined him at the same school after she graduated from BHHS and began to study English and communications- pivoting from her high school aspirations of being a writer in order to pursue a career as an English teacher. Trevor graduated at the top of his class and began working as a cop while she finished school, and proposed a few weeks into her final fall semester. They tied the knot the following summer after Savannah walked across the stage at her own graduation and it wasn't long before they welcomed their first son, Connor and a few years later their first daughter, Hope.

Raised in a home that respected her Irish catholic as well as Southern roots, Hope was an absolute angel as a child. She never fussed, was incredibly easy going, and even early on was sweet as can be. As the only daughter of the house, Savannah spoiled Hope rotten while Trevor was wrapped around her little pinky finger almost instantly. The girl was just a joy to be around, and that would carry on into her teenage years. She was always surrounded by family- whether it was her parents, her brothers, her grandparents, or even close family friends- and the love flowing in the Wells' household was almost tangible. Some of Hope's fondest memories of her childhood revolve around spending time with her loved ones.

A new job prospect for Trevor brought the Wells family to San Francisco; an opportunity to continue his work in training cops to actively reject racial bias and practice safe conduct rather than lethal force. Having started this role and training with his fellow officers in Beverly Hills, he jumped at the chance to continue his social reform and activism in a new place and reach more people. Savannah and the rest of the family fully supported him and the decision to move north, and having heard the great reputation Marble Heights held in the Bay Area, Hope was enrolled just in time to begin there her Freshman year.

As for her future goals after graduating high school, the redhead wants to join the Peace Corp and will stop at nothing to accomplish this goal. It's always been her dream to work in a foreign country and help those who are less fortunate. After the two years of service, she plans on going to Nursing school and to then work in a major hospital doing cutting edge research. From what it seems like, she has her whole life planned out ahead of her! Let's hope she doesn't fly too close to the sun or count her chickens before they hatch...

| | B E Y O N D M Y R E P U T A T I O N | |

Hope focuses so much on helping others that sometimes she doesn't take care of herself in the ways that she should. Whether it's not getting enough sleep at night or skipping meals, the girl is burning the candle at both ends and it's only a matter of time before it all catches up to her.

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| | E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S | |

• Community Service Club - Hope is the President.
• Tutoring- Specifically for the SATs and ACTs.

| | B E S T & W O R S T S U B J E C T S | |

| B E S T |
English - what did you expect, her mom's an English teacher!
Science

| W O R S T |
Economics

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• Hope has never been in a relationship- she grew up in a "my dad is a cop" kind of household where it was scary to bring boys home. It still is...
• She's not very religious, but her family did attend Catholic Mass every Sunday when she was a kid, so it became kind of a ritual. She continues to go while at Marble Heights, but only if she's not working.
• Her middle name is Riley, which is after her Uncle, Riley Wells.
• She has two siblings, an older brother named Connor who is in College, and a younger brother named Noah who is in 8th grade. Connor is her biological brother, while Noah was adopted from the same children's home in Denver where her father was adopted from as a child.
• Hope is an excellent cook - she learned everything she knows from her Papa Remy!
• One of the things she misses most while at school is the Wells' family dog, Beau.

Paramount

Delaney Helmsley

_{(FC: Bailee Madison, Dialogue Color: E0333C)}
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| | N I C K N A M E (S) | |

• Del (By her father, AJ)
• Tweety (Also by her father- the two used to watch Saturday morning cartoons together and she loved Tweety Bird. So the nickname just stuck!)
• Lainey (By close friends and family only)

| | A G E | |

16, April 6th

| | G E N D E R | |

Female

| | S E X U A L I T Y | |

Pansexual- she likes the wine but not the label.

| | R E L A T I O N S H I P S T A T U S | |

Single

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Junior

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| | I N D E P T H A P P E A R A N C E | |

Height: 5’5"
Body Type: Slender and lean | She has a small torso and long legs.
Hair Color: Brown | Currently it's long, but she's been known to cut it to sit just past her shoulders.
Eye Color: Brown
School Uniform: Delaney has taken a few liberties when it comes to the school's uniform- she rolls the waist band of her skirt so it falls higher on her thighs, always wears the knee high socks (never tights), and loosens the tie so it's not strangling her. When it comes to her accessories, that's where the young Helmsley displays her family's wealth through a different pair of designer shoes every day and expensive yet understated jewelry to draw the eye to all the right places.
Casual Clothing: If there's anything her mother taught her, it's to always dress to impress, even if there's no one there you're actually trying to impress. The young Helmsley has taken this advice in stride with her non-uniform wardrobe, always appearing put together and neat in a variety of different styles that usually correlates with her mood. Some Fridays if she's feeling whimsy, she'll wear a blouse and skirt, but on other days if she's lazier, she'll dress up a graphic tee with a cute pair of jeans.

| | R E P U T A T I O N | |

If you were to try and describe Delaney in one word, it'd be bold, but you'd definitely need more words in order to encapsulate the girl's essence entirely. Since childhood, she's been a force to be reckoned with and a clear combination of her parents strongest traits. Determined and headstrong, she has always marched to the beat of her own drum and done things her way, just like her mom. What also comes along with that is her persuasive and calculating demeanor- the brunette is a smooth talker and always knows exactly what to say or which angle to pull in order to bend those around her to her will. On the other hand, she inherited her father's unpredictability and erratic nature, which causes her to be aggressive and fiery even when she doesn't intend to be. As well, she can be quite dramatic, and overreact to the smallest missteps. However, once you get past her abrasive and rougher exterior, Delaney is authentic and real; a genuine girl with only the best of intentions (even though sometimes her choices may seem conniving). To know the young Helmsley is also to know her interests. She’s discovered a compulsive desire for excitement and adventure and drifted towards adrenaline in recent years. She loves the rush of doing something dangerous, even if it's to her own detriment and is always the first to jump at trying something new. Delaney is a risk taker and it shows.

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| | H I S T O R Y | |

It was not love at first sight for Bailee Helmsley and AJ Tyler.

The two started off as childhood friends, their families having grown up alongside each other in Beverly Hills. Bailee was a young business upstart, having shown promise early on of taking over the family business, Helmsley Enterprises, and AJ was a gear-head through and through. They often didn't see eye to eye, but nonetheless the two had a close bond that evolved over time. It wasn't until they got to high school and the boy was dumped by his former flame that he decided to use their dynamic to his advantage. In what can be described as a ruse, AJ and Bailee's friendship became the vehicle to make his ex jealous- they spent every free moment together, things happened behind closed doors, and from an outside perspective it became clear that there was something going on that was more than friendship. What AJ didn't expect, however, was for Bailee to actually fall for him- in her naivety, all she saw was the good and not the cruel intentions- and when the girl truly figured out what was going on and pieced everything together, it all exploded.

After the fight, AJ hit rock bottom during their senior year. He thought he had lost Bailee, and his friends viewed him differently after hurting someone that truly cared about him. His pain fueled his actions and his loved ones had to watch as he turned to drugs like cocaine and made rash and stupid decisions that nearly killed him. Bailee couldn't bear to witness his self-destructive behavior even after he hurt her and tried to step in, but his friends explained that unfortunately she was part of the problem and in order to do what was best for him, she needed to give him space so he could come to the conclusions himself. And so, the two graduated BHHS and went their separate ways.

During their first year in college, the two didn't speak. AJ was getting clean and trying to find himself and meanwhile Bailee was balancing classes and stepping into her father's role at Helmsley Enterprises. The girl began to realize the void that was left by him not being there and she threw herself into her work in order to cope, which made her stronger and more successful. After nearly a year and a half of not talking, AJ reached out to Bailee, asking her to meet him, and she agreed. Finally ready to let go of the past and shedding most of his demons, the boy took her to a cliff where he used to take his ex and threw all of physical reminders of that past relationship off of it, signifying that he had moved on and was ready to fully commit to Bailee. They reconciled, and began to officially see each other. Things moved pretty quickly from there, as they were engaged within a year and within two years of that day married with a baby on the way.

Delaney was their second child, the first being their son Cole. With her brother quickly realized as the heir apparent to the family business, the brunette was left to forge her own path, which she took and ran with. The sky was the limit, and she knew that she could do whatever she set her mind to, even though she wasn't entirely sure yet what that'd be. As a child she enjoyed causing mischief and messes for the house staff to clean up after, but all in all, she was a good kid. She loved spending time with her father when her mother was working late hours- most of those nights spent watching movies and TV of course- and was always surrounded by her siblings and extended family (the Helmsley dynasty, as she referred to it as, was massive).

AJ and Bailee decided to send Delaney to Marble Heights starting her Freshman year for a number of reasons, but the main one was to give her the best education possible in order to set her up for future success. One of Bailee's biggest regrets was not living in the moment and enjoying her High School experience, so she wanted to ensure that her daughter had the opportunity to do so in a boarding school environment. It also helps that it's close enough to home that she can hop on the Helmsley jet and be home within an hour if necessary.

| | B E Y O N D M Y R E P U T A T I O N | |

Some things that you just can't escape are inherited, and Delaney quickly realized that she shared the same addictive personality as her father. With the predisposition to form an obsession or attachment to people or things, she could be headed down a dangerous path if she finds herself in a situation to do so.

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| | E X T R A C U R R I C U L A R A C T I V I T I E S | |

• Adventure Club
• She's considered joining the debate team, maybe this year she'll actually do it.

| | B E S T & W O R S T S U B J E C T S | |

| B E S T |
Math
English

| W O R S T |
Home Ec. - Not recommended to let Delaney near the kitchen.
Art - If you'd like her to draw a stick figure, sure, but that's the extent of her artistic ability.

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• Delaney's cousin, Annabelle, also attends Marble Heights. Although they aren't the closest, they're family, and she always keeps an eye out for her (partially because her Uncle asked her to, but mostly because she cares).
• Her scent of choice is Cherry. She always carries around Cherry chapstick, and her signature fragrance is Tom Ford Lost Cherry. Not to mention, she can tie a cherry stem in a knot with her tongue...

Rosefell High.

_{A @Kiki is Anxious & @Melissa Collaboration}

Seconds earlier…

“What was the delivery you had to go god speech for...” The dyed haired girl narrowed her eyes at Spike as she looked back at the unknown girl again briefly, in suspicion since the dude she claimed as her big brother being around a girl who was picture perfect and dressed like she was delicately pulled from an iconic pink box was not the surprise she was expecting at all. So her mind was going in several directions. ”Is this a Life-Size scenario?”

Rae lifted her hand up, flapping it about as if to wave away her earlier question and shook her head slightly from side to side. ”Nevermind, you can give me the deats later.” She replied nonchalantly before resting her hands on her hips, her head held high as she beamed an energetic smile toward the doll-like female. “I take it you’re the special delivery, am I right?”

Liv’s first impression of Rae was that she was very… glittery. No seriously, why was she covered in glitter? With the blue hair, it was almost as if a Twilight vampire and a mermaid had a baby. Saving that question for after introductions and just ignoring it, the blonde offered the girl a wide smile and stuck out her hand. “That would be correct, I’m Olivia Howard. But you can call me Liv!” The Liberty girl greeted warmly. “It’s really nice to meet you.”

The glitter was honestly something the sea themed ombre haired teen had forgotten. So that was the unfortunate realization that came seconds after she took hold of Liv’s extended hand, a few small clouds of glitter that survived her sonic run there, spilling off her form as she firmly shook the other female’s hand. Probably for longer than needed, but who could blame her for making triple decker sure that the Liberty student was human and not extremely realistic plastic. ”It’s nice to meet you too Liv!” Her tone matched Liv’s in enthusiasm.

”I never thought I’d ever meet a real life Barbie.” If this were text, she might have been mistakenly assumed to be saying it passive-aggressively as sarcastically chipper, but any Disney Channel Movie Fanatic would probably pick up she wasn’t being mean spirited in saying. ”You know my name already so we can skip that and get right to the tour if you want?”

Liv instantly regretted offering her hand to greet Rae, since as soon as they clasped palms, glitter flew everywhere. Trying to be as discreet as possible, the moment the girl let go the blonde smoothed down her white dress politely in an attempt to rid herself of the discarded glitter. She laughed as the comparison was made to the famous fashion doll, as well as the movie, and took the compliment (that admittedly she had received more than once before) in stride. “That’s very sweet of you to say, but I assure you I’m very much human, and always have been unfortunately.” Liv joked, before nodding at the promise of the much anticipated tour. “Sounds great, you can tell me more about yourself on the way.”

”But would you actually admit it if you were- Ohhhh, my bad about that. ” Rae's face scrunched up a little when noticed the glitter she left behind on Liv from the handshake alone, a cringe from how she just kinda christened her white dress with sparkly shades of blue that needed to be shook off.

”Would you believe I was attacked by a gang of faeries?” Only seconds would pass before she admitted rather quickly, ”Okay so maybe it was only one." Quieting down, she watched Liv with a blank face, the hamster wheel of a brain whirling to life as she managed to both space out and listen. Nodding her head slightly as things finished processing, both her thoughts and Liv's words, before finger-gunning her way backwards in a slow walk. ”You got it Liv-Laugh-Love, let's start this tour with a trip to the best bathrooms in the whole school. ”

The blonde nodded in response to the first stop of their tour, a less than enthused voice following a cautious and forced smile. “Great… good to know.” Spike was right, Rae was definitely a little quirky, but hopefully after getting to know her a little better the blonde would warm up. Besides, it was too early on for her to already start having doubts about Rosefell. Sure her brother was pissed beyond belief and coming in with a negative mindset, but his younger sister was much more optimistic about the promise of this new school. As the two began to walk out of the office and back into the hallway, the girl offered her guide a more genuine grin. “So, Rae, how do you like it here?”

”It's school, any kid who says they do like it has an agenda and knows how to use it.” Rae replied, her tone dry as she turned to face forward like Liv. Her hands being shoved into the pockets of her yellow peacoat, keeping in step with the blonde beside her with a slight lead so she could guide them through the hallways.”It has its flaws, and probably more of them than Liberty but once you get the swing of things it's pretty fun to see the things that go on." She gave a wink from over her shoulder before her lips quirked upward in a half smirk.

”Such as, which bathroom to use if you need privacy and a clean space. Or ya know, the easiest place to get an ubereats or food delivery brought here without getting caught because they are kinda stingy with the serving sizes here. ” She added while making small gestures with her hands, before running her fingers through her messy hair.

“You’ve got a point there…” Liv smirked, agreeing that anyone who liked going to school was seriously disturbed. The blonde enjoyed Liberty, but certainly not for the academics. Assignments and exams were the bane of her existence and they would remain so until the end of time. It was only when they arrived at the bathrooms and the mermaid haired girl began to explain that Liv understood why she made it a stop on the tour. It seems as though there were definitely tips, tricks, and loopholes to be learned in order to find your way around Rosefell.

“What other secrets about this place do you have Rae? I want to know them all.”

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After a few more stops around the building, Liv thanked Rae for the educational tour and headed on her merry way towards her first class. The quirkiness ended up being quite the positive thing which made for a fun excursion around the school together. Rosefell was definitely no Liberty, evidenced by not only the decrepit building but also the interesting student body, but in the blonde's eyes it was exactly what was needed for her to have the typical high school experience she had always craved. Liv had seen One Tree Hill and Degrassi which had the drama, the romance, the hardships, and she wanted it all- especially the teenage rebellion.

The blonde girl followed the glitter that had fallen off of Rae like breadcrumbs back towards the main office where her already eventful day had started. With a pep in her step, she meandered her way down the winding hallways, excited for what was to come next in her adventures.

Second Horizons

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Gwen Thomas was cold.

Standing at the North Pole and awaiting her camper's arrival, the green counselor attempted to keep warm by rocking back and forth on her heels and nursing a dwindling cup of hot chocolate in her gloved hand. She had even bundled up this time around- donning a heavy black parka over her green cabin tee shirt and a fluffy pom beanie- but as per usual, the girl was still freezing. Granted, Gwen hailed from New Mexico (plus during the school year, Nebraska) and considered anywhere with an average temperature below 50 degrees cold, but no matter how many times she visited cities that were graced by snow, she was never truly prepared for the chill she'd feel in the air.

In addition to the change in temperature, the past few days of orientation were full of adjustments. New time zone to get used to, new faces to meet, new protocols to follow- however, as a second-year staff member, Gwen wasn't completely clueless as to how things truly went at Second Horizons. She had learned those intricacies last year and thus was prepared and knew for the most part what to expect this time around. That meant stocking her backpack and cabin with snacks for when her campers got the munchies, looking the other way when people decided to trek to the hot springs for a bit of private time, and providing a listening ear to those smitten in a camp romance or love triangle.

Ah yes, relationship drama. A topic that the brunette was unfortunately all too familiar with- at least this year her advice would come from a place of empathy and not just sympathy. While standing there, Gwen stole another glance at her cell phone and was met with a notification-less screen once again. The girl should've already nipped the habit of checking her messages in what was nearly the third month since the break-up, as by now she was awaiting a text or two that would never arrive. What was it that she was seeking so desperately- another apology text? A promise to be faithful that was obviously going to be broken? Some form of closure? Even though Gwen told herself and others that she was over her heartbreak, there was still some part of her that wasn't- after all, finding out that her boyfriend was cheating on her with a peppy blonde sorority girl a week before her midterms didn't allow her the time to fully cope. Maybe the next two weeks would rid her of any lingering negativity or feelings- Second Horizons had the knack to distract campers from the rest of the world for a few moments, why not her too.

Gwen's grip tightened on her clipboard as she was brought back to reality. Organized and tidy, her delicate cursive handwriting was already scattered over the first page of the stack of papers. Although she had gone through the staff training last year, she still had been jotting down important notes throughout the sessions- various things that would be good for her to remember throughout her time here. But when she hadn't been paying attention as things got repetitive, Gwen had taken it upon herself to decorate the back of her clipboard. She had found some paint pens in an arts and crafts bin and had just gone to town- doodling various colorful flowers and leaves as well as her name across the surface. On the off chance she were to misplace it or leave it somewhere, anyone would be able to return it, as it was now unmistakably hers.

Out of the corner of her eye, she could see someone making a beeline directly towards her and her co-counselor, and so her demeanor shifted. A smile reappearing on her face and complementing her delicate features, Gwen greeted the newcomer as soon as he spoke. "It's nice to meet you, Dez- Welcome to Second Horizons! I'm Gwen, one of your counselors for the next two weeks. And this is-" She turned to introduce her fellow counselor, but they had disappeared in the few seconds that her back was turned. "Well, that was your other counselor, but I guess you'll meet them later!" The brunette shrugged but then motioned to the area behind her. "You can drop your things here for the moment, but we'll be heading to the bunk to get settled when more campers from Green arrive."

She searched around once again to see if anyone else from their cabin was present- the only familiar face she noticed was Nate, who looked as though he unfortunately was not making a good first impression with another female camper. Shaking her head with a laugh, as he somehow always found a way to get into sticky situations, she looked back at the dark-haired boy in front of her. "So, Dez, where are you from?" Gwen asked, making small talk as they waited for the others to join their group.

Second Horizons

Gwen Thomas

^{Gwen Louise Thomas}

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(FC: Kaylee Bryant; Dialogue: 7866B7)

♫ Wish I knew back then
What I know now
Wish I could somehow
Go back in time and maybe listen to my own advice ♫

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► How many years have you attended Second Horizons?

This will be my second year! I had such a great time last December and am so excited to be returning.

► What team color would you like? Do you think you'll get it?

I was a counselor in Green last year, but I'll go wherever you need me to be.

► Is this your choice to attend? If not, what can we do to accommodate you?

Yes, it's my choice to attend! Who wouldn't want to spend their winter break in one of the most beautiful places in Washington?

► Any allergies, disabilities, or special circumstances we should be aware of?

N/A

► Do you have experience with any winter sports? Would you like lessons?

I wouldn't call myself the best skier out on the slopes, but I'm not a beginner by any means. I'm confident enough to go on most blue intermediate trails, but tend to steer clear of any black diamonds. In regards to lessons, who knows- maybe I'll give snowboarding a try this year!

► What are you looking forward to?

I'm really looking forward to befriending and making connections with my campers. Last year I was practically the stoner mom of Green cabin and had such a great time getting to know and hanging out with everyone in the bunk. Hopefully this year will be no different!

► What are you not looking forward to?

If I'm being quite honest with you, I'm kind of dreading the Holiday season this year since I just recently got out of a relationship. Nothing sucks more than being single during Christmas time and on New Year's, so I'm just trying to direct my focus to other things.

► Tell us a little bit about yourself:

Well for starters, I am definitely an extrovert- I love being around people and engaging in conversation with others. My family would say I'm quite compassionate and nurturing (after all, I practically raised my siblings) and that I am incredibly giving and always willing to help others. I can be a little emotional and protective at times, but it's only because I'm caring and extremely focused on those around me. As a friend, I'm very loyal and am most certainly the mom-friend out of our group. I keep everyone's well being at the forefront of my mind and according to them I am a fantastic listening ear and the first person to go to when you're in trouble or need advice. They've also told me before that I'm quite witty and have a great sense of humor.

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► Noteworthy appearance traits:

• Hair: Brown | Cut just below shoulder length and wavy.
• Eyes: Chocolate brown.
• Height: 5'3"
• Body Type: Ectomorph | Lean and delicate build.
• Piercings and Tattoos: She has her ears pierced (both lobes and helix on her right ear), a belly button piercing, and a bouquet of flowers tattooed on her left side.

► Noteworthy luggage items:

• All of her necessary electronics (Laptop, phone, AirPods, all of their respective chargers).
• A portable speaker so she can play music in the cabin as well as around camp.
• A ukulele.
• Plenty of chapstick.
• Snacks. Lots and lots of snacks.
• Her own first aid kit complete with fun band-aids.
• A plush heated blanket since she's always cold.
• Cards Against Humanity, which always is a hit.
• A couple of dressier outfits for Christmas and New Year's Eve.

► Quirks:

• Gwen carries a bag wherever she goes and always has snacks on her. Whether it be fruit snacks, granola bars, chips, or even candy, you can always count on the dark haired girl to feed you if you're hungry.
• Checks her pulse when she's nervous or anxious.
• Gets quite defensive when someone disagrees with her.

► Likes/Dislikes:

✔ Movie theater popcorn- extra buttery.
✔ Long hot showers.
✔ The occasional puff-puff-pass.
✖ Being alone.
✖ Trashy reality television.
✖ Hospitals

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► History:

At its essence, Gwen Thomas' story is about a young girl who had to grow up quickly. Raised by her mother (Elizabeth) and father (Michael) and alongside two younger siblings, the dark haired girl had a happy childhood, however short it may have been. Endless days spent running and cartwheeling under the hot New Mexico sun, copious amounts of laughter whilst playing pretend, and enough love and go around. However, the Thomas family could have never expected or anticipated how things would change in a matter of 24 hours when a sudden stroke left Elizabeth paralyzed from the chest down. In the blink of an eye, days became spent in hospitals, bills went towards medical care, and the family of 5 was forced to adapt to this new normal.

And so, at the ripe age of 9, Gwen as the oldest sibling began to take responsibility for her 7 year old brother Ryan and 5 year old sister Emily when her mother, wheelchair bound and now disabled, and working father couldn't. She woke her siblings up in the morning for school, braided her sister's hair, helped them both with chores and homework and taught them right from wrong. On the weekends she watched them as they played, bandaged up their boo-boo's when they were hurt, and read them stories before they went to sleep at night. It was definitely an unfortunate situation to be thrown into, but the Thomas family was lucky to have someone so nurturing and compassionate as their Gwen to step into her mother's role. Years went by and this became their routine. The dark haired girl missed out on her own childhood, just so her siblings could have theirs.

Soon, the younger Thomas kids were old enough to (mostly) take care of themselves, the prior years seemingly a blip on the radar. But not for Gwen- she was forever changed and different by the time she spent as the primary caretaker of her siblings. Her mindset had completely shifted from granting her own needs and wants to responding the needs and wants of others. Always everyone else and never herself, them and not her, which is why her father was so adamant that she go away for University. With her younger siblings now contributing to their mother's care, Michael wanted Gwen to have the chance of a fresh start and the opportunity to have her own life. And she took it.

The first few months at the University of Nebraska were strange for the girl. No longer was she ushering her siblings out the door to get to school, making sure they were getting their work done, and watching over them. Instead she was left to her own devices- delving into classes that she was interested in, spending abundant time with new friends, and just getting to be a young adult. The freedom was liberating and exciting, and Gwen was soaking up every moment of being her own person. It wasn't long though before she caught the eye of Wes Miller - a sophomore to her freshman. The two fell head over heels for each other and began dating, Wes being one of the first people to desire to care for Gwen after she had cared for everyone else.

But, as most people learn, dating in college is not all it's cracked up to be with Sorority row around the bend. After nearly a year and a half of dating, Wes broke up with Gwen after revealing he had been cheating on her with a bubblier and blonder version of herself. The dark haired girl was heartbroken, finally having learned to trust someone else and having the carpet ripped out from beneath her when she was least expecting it.

And now, we find ourselves three months later and Gwen is headed off to Second Horizons for her second year. Maybe the cool winter air in Washington is what she needs for a clean slate.

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