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first RP!
first RP!
Crumbling and overgrown since the late sixties, the only thing most people ever see of the Hillside Motel is the neon sign, unlit for the past few decades. The Hillside Motel, or what remains of it, is nestled deep in the forest somewhere between Mount Vernon and Stanwood. It lies on a short strech of the pacific highway called Bonnieview Road. From there, you can see both Snohomish and Skagit County, their riches and wonders lying bare and free.
The sign has, of course, been dark for years and years.
Until now.
The neon light has, somehow, returned. The Motel is, somehow, refurbished. And slowly but surely, guests arrive at the Hillside Motel. They have seen the sign. And it has, for lack of a better term, opened up their eyes. So the guests come. Alone, or in groups. Walking, crawling, eager, sullen. In trucks hailing from Montana, in Dodge Caravans from Spokane. On foot. Hitchers and bored Nepo babies from Seattle. Prince or Pauper, Knight or Knave, the same thing awaits all guests. A key to a room with two beds, a radiator, and a televison that has cable on it. Free access to the pool. And a discount if they order from Little Caeser's.
And, of course, there are many tales that one could tell about the Hillside motel, the strange folk who visited it, and the odd things that take place there, even to this day...
OKAY! i haven't done any roleplays since before my two year hiatus, so i might need a little help! pretend you're helping your grandfaher set up an email, but instead of helping your grandfather set up an email you're helping a nonbinary teenager set up a roleplay.
okay, so it's nothing like that first thing i said at all.
i'm gonna be pretty laissez faire, you can do whatever, as long as it isnt HORRIBLE.
character sheet:
name:
pronouns:
appearance:
personality:
luggage:
brief history:
pet peeve:
virtue:
flaw:
interesting characteristics (okay, so i'm kind of going for a sort of "macabre" aesthetic. it'd be nice if any interesting characteristics fit in the general aesthetic, like, your characters don't have to be completely human, but, like, "wolf ears" would not fit in the aesthetic the way, say, pitch black eyes would.):
would you describe your character as melancholic, phlegmatic, chloeric, or sanguine:
favorite song:
favorite color:
shipping:
reason for visiting our motel:
yeah, whoo hoo okay.
It's time for me to shamelessly self promote!
if you've read or assisted in playing the terminal, this happens in the same universe! if you haven't read it, go do it. PLEASE??!!! (http://www.cricketmagkids.com/chatterbox/inkwell/node/553341)
if you've read my short fiction in the random writing thread, (in which case, your name is celineburningbright, huge shout out to celine for giving me more positive input than i deserve) this is in the same universe as that too! you don't actually have to go read that stuff.
i was going to write under an SI, but then i posted a question about how RP's work in the random thought/things like some RUBE
submitted by Lord Entropy
(January 16, 2024 - 9:28 pm)
(January 16, 2024 - 9:28 pm)
name: Layla Alysence
pronouns: she/her
appearance: silvery blonde hair, blue-gold eyes, pale skin
personality: mysterious, clever, fierce, quick, adventurous
luggage: necessities, a notepad, a pen, and a flashlight
brief history: she's a distant cousin of Celeste's (another one of my OCs), was raised by her stern aunt since her parents disappeared
pet peeve: super bright sunshine
virtue: good at keeping secrets
flaw: not very trusting
interesting characteristics (okay, so i'm kind of going for a sort of "macabre" aesthetic. it'd be nice if any interesting characteristics fit in the general aesthetic, like, your characters don't have to be completely human, but, like, "wolf ears" would not fit in the aesthetic the way, say, pitch black eyes would.): excessively pale skin? i might need more ideas for this one
would you describe your character as melancholic, phlegmatic, chloeric, or sanguine: phlegmatic
favorite song: cardigan by taylor swift
favorite color: silver
shipping: open to anyone, prefers boys
reason for visiting our motel: looking for adventure
(January 16, 2024 - 11:24 pm)
Welcome, Layla! Your room number is 124. It is an excellent room, in that it has four walls, and a ceiling. You are welcome to use any of our amenities.
We hear you have a spirit for adventure! Our Manager (blessed be their name) has lost their child on the hotel grounds! Perhaps you can find them? If you're less civic-minded, we have several forest trails ripe for exploration.
We hope you enjoy your stay! If you have any questions, consult Gretchen, the front desk servant.
(January 17, 2024 - 9:11 pm)
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(January 16, 2024 - 11:31 pm)
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(January 17, 2024 - 2:52 pm)
name: Inanna Skye
pronouns: she/her
appearance: Tall and willowy. Long blond hair that is always in a braid down her back to her waist, or wrapped around her head. Creamy complexion, big sky blue eyes with long lashes. A small, slightly pointed nose and a bright smile. Generally dressed in a slinky black jumpsuits, with combat boots
personality: Stern but kind. Clever and can be sarastic to a extreme level. not shy and will often speak her mind. Very straight forward about what she wants. She is also quite stubborn, as well as sneaky.
luggage: A staff that can recract to like 6 inches, a jounal with pen, a cozy blanket (she doesn't trust that anyone will have one like it) and her cat (if pets are allowed?)
brief history: Mother is a singer, and Inanna got her melody voice from her, dad is an lawyer, she's only child, and she came from LA
pet peeve: Hates lyers
virtue: Clever with her mind at all times
flaw: Despite being clever AND aware, she can get distracted easily
interesting characteristics (okay, so i'm kind of going for a sort of "macabre" aesthetic. it'd be nice if any interesting characteristics fit in the general aesthetic, like, your characters don't have to be completely human, but, like, "wolf ears" would not fit in the aesthetic the way, say, pitch black eyes would.): She has a low voice with a slight british tint to it, but when she's surprised or excited her voice gets surprisingly high
would you describe your character as melancholic, phlegmatic, chloeric, or sanguine: Sanguine
favorite song: Roar by Katie Parry
favorite color: mm, blue hues
shipping: with boyz
reason for visiting our motel: well, it's LE stuff!!! also, same universe as the terminal?! No wonder I filled this out!!
(January 17, 2024 - 4:37 pm)
Welcome, Layla! Your room number is 117. It is an excellent room, with a variety of cockroaches and other interesting features!
We hear you hate liars! Well, we're not lying when we say that the local Little Caesars has absolutely fantastic prices! Our exalted Manager (May they live forever.) decided on a partnership with them, of all franchises. Why?
We hope you (and your cat!) enjoy your stay! If you have any questions, consult Gretchen, the front desk servant.
(January 17, 2024 - 9:16 pm)
Actually, I was wondering when this is starting?
(January 19, 2024 - 11:37 am)
This looks really interesting, and I was wondering if I could reserve a spot? I don't know if I'll have time to fill out the form until this weekend.
(January 18, 2024 - 6:58 am)
you can join whenever you like. no limit or cutoff time
(January 18, 2024 - 3:33 pm)
name: Asher Moreau.
pronouns: they/he.
appearance: asher is pale and has longish brown hair in a wolfcut. male/androgynous appearance. they're of average/tallish height and typically wears a black t-shirt or black midriff with dark green cargo pants with a chain dangling down from them. he has multiple ear piercings and wears dangly black dragon earrings (along with black ear cuffs). he has multiple rings and bracelets along with dangly necklaces (he's kinda emo??). his eyes are a haunting silver/grey and he wears black eyeliner to make them pop. they have black fingernails and wear black combat boots.
personality: a strong-willed and wolfish person with a rebellious/lonerish aura. he's quiet and observant for the most part, and they have haunting grey eyes.
luggage: iphone. cargo pants.
brief history: he has slightly abusive parents, so this is his escape. he's going to live with his aunts and uncles.
pet peeve: loud noises and chewing.
virtue: cleverness.
flaw: their hesitance to trust and love.
interesting characteristics (okay, so i'm kind of going for a sort of "macabre" aesthetic. it'd be nice if any interesting characteristics fit in the general aesthetic, like, your characters don't have to be completely human, but, like, "wolf ears" would not fit in the aesthetic the way, say, pitch black eyes would.): they have grey/silver eyes and don't mind gore. at this point, he doesn't care whether he lives or dies.
would you describe your character as melancholic, phlegmatic, chloeric, or sanguine: melancholic.
favorite song: one for the road by the arctic monkeys.
favorite color: black and green.
shipping: sure, preferably with males or male-ish enbies.
reason for visiting our motel: they're on their way to their aunts and uncles to stay with them after coming out as gay and enby to his abusive parents.
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i think i'm going to turn him into an AE after this >:D
i may not be able to post much, but i'll do my best.
ALSO ENBY TEENS UNITE
(January 18, 2024 - 12:27 pm)
Welcome, Asher! Your room number is 211. It is an excellent room, with a scenic view of the parking lot and dumpster.
We hear you have issues with trusting and loving. Well, we trust that you'll love our low prices! (Managers Note: Wow guys, I know I said to be quote shamelessly self-promoting unquote, but that made even me feel pain. Which Pitiful Intern wrote that line?
We hope you enjoy your stay! If you have any questions, consult Gretchen, the front desk servant, and Asher, if you desire counseling, there is an on-site practitioner.
(January 18, 2024 - 7:56 pm)
name: Eric Romano
pronouns: he/him (might end up using nonbinary pronouns as well? I can't quite tell what he's comfortable with)
appearance: short black hair, light skin with some freckles, and dark eyes that always seem to have light in them, even when standing in a room where there are no lights for his eyes to be reflecting. He has a cheery resting face but there are dark circles under his eyes because he has trouble getting enough sleep ("I'll go to bed soon - wait does that clock say four a.m.?"). He usually appears in his Very Favorite Olive Green Jacket, a t-shirt, and jeans or sweatpants, sometimes bringing a hat along too.
personality: Eric is cheery and kind. He's outgoing and has a way of bringing out the good in everyone. He's also quite forgiving and trusting, perhaps to a degree that could put him in danger.
luggage: clothes, toiletries, a book about the supernatural, an old camera, his phone, and his journal
brief history: On the way home from a visit with his grandparents, Eric was involved in a bus accident. Everyone was safe, but now there is no bus and so he is staying at the motel until he decides what to do.
pet peeve: bad grammar
virtue: kind
flaw: naive
interesting characteristics (okay, so i'm kind of going for a sort of "macabre" aesthetic. it'd be nice if any interesting characteristics fit in the general aesthetic, like, your characters don't have to be completely human, but, like, "wolf ears" would not fit in the aesthetic the way, say, pitch black eyes would.): I don't think there's anything particularly interesting about him. He does have a scar on his arm from when he was younger and currently a few cuts from the bus accident. He was wondering if any band-aids might be available for the cuts?
would you describe your character as melancholic, phlegmatic, chloeric, or sanguine: sanguine
favorite song: "Amnesia Was Her Name" by Lemon Demon
favorite color: olive green
shipping: with guys and enbies
reason for visiting our motel: he was in a bus accident and is now stranded here.
@Parody, would you be interested in shipping Asher and Eric?
If multiple characters are allowed, I might make more later. Eric was the only one I had a very concrete idea for.
(January 19, 2024 - 4:12 pm)
Welcome, Eric! Your room number is 213. It is an excellent room, with a window that will not shut. Free ventilation!
We hear you were stranded here in an "accident." Here at the Hillside Motel, we don't believe in accidents. Rest assured, you're here for a reason.
We hope you enjoy your stay! If you have any questions, consult Gretchen, the front desk servant. Any other guests that may arrive are welcome!
And bandaids cost extra.
(January 19, 2024 - 4:55 pm)
hiii this sounds super cool so im definitely going to join. also i love her name idk why lol
name: nicolette winchell (nico for short, or nicolette is fine too)
pronouns: she/her
appearance: long brown hair that's typically tied into a simple knot or braid, curious green eyes, short, wearing a crocheted sage green sweater underneath a yellow overall dress and platform mary janes
personality: istp
luggage: sweaters--way too many sweaters--books from the victorian era, specifically jane eyre and the picture of dorian gray, gardening supplies, and cherry candies
brief history: nicolette has a twin, harriet, and both grew up in a lonely household. their parents were rarely around and usually forgot their birthdays and to buy them christmas gifts. because of this, nicolette tends to be slow to trust people, but when she does, she is a bright, happy soul.
pet peeve: she absolutely despises the sound of cracking knuckles and joints. also those despicable people who brush their hair at the airport.
virtue: empathy
flaw: sensitivity
interesting characteristics: her obsession with victorian novels....and why?
would you describe your character as melancholic, phlegmatic, chloeric, or sanguine: sanguine, typically, although she does feel melancholy at times.
favorite song: summertime sadness by lana del rey
favorite color: yellow!
shipping: oo yes
reason for visiting our motel: unfortunately, her twin sister harriet passed away three weeks ago, and nico is looking for a place to connect and deal with her grief. she thinks she will find that here.
(January 19, 2024 - 5:46 pm)
Welcome, Nicolette! Your room number is 116. It is an excellent room, with vusted plumbing.
We hear you enjoy the victorian era! This is why we have placed you in the room with no plumbing. We have provided a chamberpot. Very victorian!
We hope you enjoy your stay! If you have any questions, consult Gretchen, the front desk servant. Our condolences to you for the loss of your sister.
(January 20, 2024 - 8:22 am)