fieldofclover
tis the damn season
SPORTY SPICECeleste Prince
Cities Never Sleep
- HISTORY.01.
Celeste Prince was, as her mother puts it, "a welcome accident." Their five older children were all but grown by the time Celeste came to be. Christopher, the oldest, was twenty when Celeste was born, while his siblings Jeremiah, Grayson, Annie, and Elisa were eighteen, sixteen, fourteen, and twelve on the day that Celeste was born. Their parents, Harrison and Jessica, were just as surprised to find out that they would soon be expecting another little one. After all, they were nearing forty, and Jessica had thought she couldn't have any more biological children. But no, that wasn't what was in the cards for the Princes. Nine months later, Celeste Annika Prince made her bright debut into this world, weighing nine pounds, seven ounces.
The Prince children came to admire their new baby sister pretty quickly. They doted upon chubby baby Celeste from the moment she took her first breath. She got the best that a middle class family can only hope to provide for their children very early on. They put her in beauty pageants (though she didn't win first prize in any of them), took her to Disney World every summer, and, most importantly, enrolled her in dance lessons. It was then that Celeste developed a lifelong love for dance, with a strong preference for tap among all of the different genres she had begun to learn. She also took a liking to sports through her older brothers, who encouraged her to play T-ball and biddy basketball as they had done when they were her age.
Celeste grew up with the love and support of her family, even as her siblings began to grow up and move out. Eventually, she was the only Prince child left at home, which was a crushing blow to her. She was essentially an only child now, and she hated every bit of it. Sure, having her parents' undivided attention was a plus, but it appeared to be the only positive thing about her newfound situation. That was, until the big move.
02.
Your father got transferred. Those words rang in Celeste's ears for what seemed like an eternity. Her parents' jobs had been far from any worries she could possibly have had. This would change everything. She'd have to go to a new school, join new sports teams, leave her old friends behind... This would be a complete and utter nightmare. She was about to start high school - this couldn't possibly be happening to her. But, she reluctantly accepted it for what it was and packed up and moved away to Washington. It's where she's been ever since.
Extras
likes.Animals (she's got two cats at home), cute girls (though she won't make a move) coffee, dancing (though if anyone ever found out that she takes tap lessons, she'd die), going to the zoo, her family, her friends, seafood (she's allergic to shrimp, but will eat it anyway) sports (any and all), sunny days
dislikes.Airplanes (don't ask her about her trip moving here), being late, closed spaces, heights, horror movies, reading, school, skipping meals (the girl likes to eat), the cold, wearing makeup
- PERSONA.Celeste better get her credit for being a good friend. She's ride or die for her friends, going all out for them even if they don't really deserve it sometimes. She's a sporty, energetic ball of nerves, with big dreams of making it one day. Celeste might seem like a lot to someone who isn't in the know, but she has a caring side. It just doesn't come out very often. Celeste prefers to dance (secretly, of course) or exercise more than anything else in the world. Her bubbly personality shines through, even though she simply never shuts up. There's always something Celeste has to say, no matter the situation. She often finds herself in unusual situations, but honestly, she takes it all in stride. She can be a bit of an oddball, but her goofy personality is infectious. No matter if you like her, hate her, or simply tolerate her, Celeste Prince is here to stay.take me underground/take me all the way
vices.Boastfulness, conceit, decadence, self-doubt, self-pity
virtues.Authenticity, bravery, confidence, determination, honesty
- VISAGE.Hair.Brunette.
Eyes.Brown.
Height.5'9.
Weight.145 lbs.
Build.Slim, athletic
Overview.Celeste does it all. She dances, she plays point guard for her school's basketball team, and she's a great shortstop. She's constantly exercising, and her body reflects that. She can often be seen with a horrible farmer's tan, as she doesn't care about her looks that much, and her hair's almost constantly up in a messy ponytail.
BASICS.full name.Celeste Annika Prince
nickname(s).C, Celly
age.Sixteen
d.o.b.March 22nd.
gender.Female.
sexuality.Lesbian.
faceclaim.Camila Morrone.
When I'm Small
Phantogram
01.02.03.04.05.code by birth of venus.
THE LOSERFrancisco Cruz
Cities Never Sleep
- HISTORY.01.
tw: death in childbirth
Nolan and Tess Cruz were blissfully in love during their first year of marriage. A baby would complete their family and grow the love that they had for each other. But their bliss would soon end shortly after their son's birth nine months later. Tess would perish in childbirth, leaving Nolan to burden the pain that came with raising their son on his own. How was he going to look his tiny infant son in the eyes that mirrored his now deceased mother's? It would take a huge toll on Nolan, but he wasn't just going to abandon his son, which he named after his grandfather. Francisco Paul Cruz would be the baby's name. Nolan thought it fit his five pound, two ounce baby boy, and he knew that Tess would have loved the name for him too.
The funeral was a grim one. Nolan was lucky that his sister was watching baby Francisco, whose immune system was too weak to attend his mother's funeral. Tess was only twenty-seven when she passed from the rough complications that came with her son's birth. Nolan was a widower at twenty-nine. What would he do now? What could he do now? Nolan spent the first year of Francisco's life grieving Tess's passing - they had been together for four years when she died. It was hard to adjust to life without her. But gradually, over the years, he began to cope with the tragic loss of his wife. From an early age, Nolan had taught his son that his mother was in a better place so that he never had to question why other kids had mothers and he didn't. It saddened Francisco to know that he'd never have the love of his mother, but soon, he'd have the love of a female presence in his life.
Her name was Jacqueline Gould, and Nolan was quite nervous about dating so soon after Tess's death. But a five year old Francisco encouraged his father to date Jacqueline if he really wanted to, after she had been around them long enough. And so he did. They had a whirlwind romance, and within a year, they were married. Francisco served as ring bearer in the ceremony. And surprisingly, there wasn't much of a transition period for the Cruz's. Francisco took to Jacqueline immediately, and they quickly formed a bond.
02.
Francisco was a bright kid, with an intelligence that blossomed from an early age. School was effortless for him - his elementary school principal even encouraged Nolan and Jacqueline to let him skip a grade, but they wanted him to stay with his friends. But the choice was up to Francisco - should he skip a grade and leave his close-knit group of friends? The answer was obvious. Francisco would stay with his friends - he wasn't a traitor, by any means. And besides, he was a small kid - the older kids would just bully him. He wasn't stupid.
But, of course, one of his friends just had to be up to no good. In sixth grade, another boy whose name shall not be mentioned here decided to pull the greatest prank the middle school that he and Francisco attended. Well, it went wrong, and Francisco got the blame. Thus, he was suspended, forcing him to miss his standardized testing. In turn, missing those state tests meant that he'd have to repeat the grade. And Francisco did, just at a different middle school. The family relocated from cozy Tacoma to Joplin, and it's where they've all been ever since.
extras.
likes.Astronomy, classical music, fresh sheets, kneading bread dough, peace and quiet, sleeping in, spending time with his dad and stepmom, stand-up comedy, the smell of old books, when people smile at him
dislikes.Astrology (because SOME people can't tell the difference and it pisses him off), being interrupted, being stuck in traffic, bird poop (being pooped on once is more than enough for him), losing at Mario Kart Wii, losing his train of thought, needles, spoilers, tobacco smoke, when he has to sneeze
- PERSONA.Frankie's a chilled guy, just taking it one day at a time. He's adventurous and ambitious, letting that drive and desire overpower his nerdiness more than anything. He can be quite awkward around girls, particularly those he likes, but perhaps it adds to his charm. Frankie has a tiny amount of confidence within himself, but he doesn't really use it unless he needs it. He's a kind-hearted, sweet individual who cares a lot about his friends and family. Sometimes he decides to play dumb in order to mask his intelligence because it's easier for others to deal with. Frankie doesn't like to do it, but it's just second nature to him at this point. All in all, he's a loveable goofball with a big heart.now I've been crazy, couldn't you tell/I threw stones at the stars, but the whole sky fell
vices.Cowardice, doubt, foolishness, hastiness, impatience
virtues.Acceptance, compassion, creativity, friendliness, generosity
- VISAGE.Hair.Brunette.
Eyes.Brown.
Height.5'10.
Weight.155 lbs.
Build.Slightly toned.
Overview.Frankie's not what you would expect out of a nerd. He's not the thin, lanky straight-A student that the media portrays. No, Frankie works out, if only once a week. He usually lets his hair get a little long before getting a trim, and he's also known to rock a little facial hair from time to time, though he almost always shaves it. Frankie has one of his ears pierced and is quite content on that front. Tattoos, on the other hand, are strictly off of the table until he turns eighteen per his father and stepmother's request. Not that he would ever get any, of course - he's terrified of needles and only got his ear pierced on a dare.
BASICS.full name.Francisco Paul Cruz
nickname(s).Frankie, "that guy," Frank
age.Seventeen.
d.o.b.April 23rd.
gender.Cis male.
sexuality.Straight (bi-curious?)
faceclaim.Xolo Mariduena.
The Stable Song
Gregory Alan Isakov
01.02.03.04.05.code by birth of venus.
Last edited:
