[OOC] Shine City IV: Romance Forever!

[Fabricant451]

Well Ginger brought me here but my girl Plex is creepin around so what up room for the Fab

[Woundwort]

So. Femboy and Dynamo's favorite. Casting em as brothers.

Should be

Fun.

Mwahahaha

[LovelyComplex]

@Fabricant451

Me in a nutshell

[SkeankySnack]

@Fabricant451 yes! One of my other favorite writers is back!

[Fabricant451]

@BeastofDestiny oh gosh

[Dolerman]

@Fabricant451 As long as we dont end up talking about final fantasy I'm sure we will be fine.

Welcome to my humble city :-)

[sakurasan]

@Dynamo Frokane @MyCatGinger @Delta44 _{dunno which so all}

Just editing mini things like umbrella wherabouts

Ruby

Finding Hope - Wonder

☂ 28 ☂ 6'3" ☂ Kindergarten Teacher ☂ October 8 ☂ 150 lb ☂

Whether you like his appearance or not is up to you. But he isn't bad looking, though he'd never say that himself. When you see him off of work he has a whole bad boy thing going around which is just because of his eyes that are slanted upward and the piercings in his tongue that he got when he was younger. As well as the thousands of piercings in his right ear. He has raven black hair that usually goes unstyled on Friday's because he has a lot of stuff do for work the night before. He's well built but he's more of the type that looks thin from the outside even though he has a six pack under that. Ruby works out but not too much. Besides, kids like it more when he looks harmless.

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☂ Likes ☂

• Kids
• Candy
• Horror movies
• Alcohol
• Reading
• Libraries
• Positivity
• Flowers
• Dreams
• Instrumental and classical music
• Astronomy
• His family
• Coffee
• Bunnies
• Food

☂ Dislikes ☂

• Negativity
• Losing his temper
• Losing things
• Annoying pop music
• Black coffee
• Getting drunk - Rarely does it
• Having to deal with parents that don't shut up

☂ Party Trick ☂

He can sing with a ukulele. And use the maracas well. But the best is probably when he plays the piano.

☂ Biography ☂

Some people frown and pity Ruby when he talks about his past if he ever does. Others don't, finding the happiness that lies beneath the surface which allows him to smile today. He is the oldest of 6 siblings all at least 4 years younger than him. His mother was never really around, always coming and going until when he was 10 and she just vanished. He was crushed, even if his mother wasn't a good one, to begin with, she was still a mother. His father was an alcoholic. A narcissistic alcoholic that didn't really understand the difference between right and wrong.

He wouldn't really say that his father raised him and he wouldn't say that he didn't contribute to the person he is today. His father or Auther as he calls him was more of an embodiment of what not to do or be. Since day one he didn't look up to him for anything because looking at the good for nothing man that he tucked into bed at night was like looking at a man that he hoped he would never, ever become.

Auther wasn't a bad guy. Even if he has punched Ruby a few times it wasn't abused. It was more like teaching him a lesson that he shouldn't talk back to his father. That's why Ruby still doesn't think that he had a depressing past. Auther never laid a hand on the younger ones or his sister that was 3 years younger than him so it was all good. But he did teach him a few things. Simple things like how to pick a lock, throw a baseball bat, and to understand that the bat in the umbrella stand was the killing bat and not to be taken to school.

Over the years, his father finally stopped drinking. This was when he was 17. His father finally started becoming like the father that he had always wanted. But well, it was a bit too late for Ruby. After all, 17 years was a long time and the only relationship that his father could save was with Ruby's younger siblings. But Ruby was still proud, struggling to keep his father on the right track and make sure that he didn't slip because he had already gone through his father quitting alcohol before. It lasted 2 weeks before he was back on track. However, that was before and this is now. Meeting Ruby's father nowadays is terrible for Ruby himself. He can't stand the fact that his father denies not being there for his children before and acts like he was always this perfect dad.

Fast forward to Ruby in his last year of high school. He still hadn't decided what he wanted to become. After all, before, all he did was worry about his siblings as if he was the father. Never worrying about himself. But his grades were still great. He had to make sure to keep them up so that he could teach his siblings after all. That and he could sell test answers on the down low. And one day, it hit him. He was at home with his 5-year-old sister sleeping in his lap after he had read a bedtime story to her. He loved to teach them about the world and ready them for what was going to be thrown at them later. He loved children. The only time he smiled in the past was when he was sure that his siblings were truly happy and that he had done something right.

Moving to shine city was a spur of the moment decision. He could finally move out and his father promised to take care of the kids and they could video chat any day. So, he went to a university and took a 4-year bachelor's degree program. And he got a music degree. Even if he could have become a teacher to the older kids such as middle or high school, he loved little kids more. Now he teaches at a kindergarten and loves his job. The subjects he can teach are reading, math, science, ad music. But as of now, he is teaching math to the young ones. And living in Shine city has been great so far.

☂ Personality ☂

Ruby's drive is to be someone that no one will ever say "you're just like your father." Because no matter how much his father changes he doesn't want to be anything like him. Even if he does love him.

What you see isn't always what you get. A positive, risktaking dreamer that has a habit of trying to make those around him happy. Some may see a rebellious bad boy when they see Ruby but it's the complete opposite. Ruby is a sweetheart. A cute guy overall based on his personality. He's used to children and honestly doesn't socialize much with adults. Ever since he was young he never had the time for friends since he was working 2 jobs at a time and 3 if you counted taking care of the family. He seems more and more like a teacher after you get to know him.

The piercings and all weren't really a rebellious phase thing. He didn't have time for that. They were all done to himself by himself because he wanted to feel it. The stress of everything had started building up and well, kids that are only 15 think that appearance changes things. Besides, he's a fan of earrings. Some would call him a masochist for that reason but he'd never call himself that. He just wanted a wake-up call. Something to tell him that pain didn't matter and to stop stressing because he had things to do.

He doesn't really get angry. You'll notice that if you hang around him enough. He uses stupid words as substitutes for curse words sometimes and he just doesn't get mad. Ruby has done a good job at not losing his temper over the years. He's only gotten angry at the kids once and that was regretful because kids hate it when their teachers get mad at them. Ruby won't be mean to you if you piss him off a little because that's not in his nature. Pushing him to his limit is tough and well, let's just hope you don't.

A mature guy for sure. But he does love to take care of others as well as helping people. Ruby has a habit of worrying over friends and family too much. And if he goes out of his way to help, just accept it because chances are he won't take no for an answer if you're in trouble. Even if it's something small he'll help you out. Doesn't matter if he's known you for one day or he just met you. Trust issues? Not so much since he never had to deal with it. That said if he does fall for someone he may be afraid of them leaving.

Ruby is prone to giving out compliments. After all, kids love it when they receive compliments. It boosts their confidence and they feel even more proud of themselves. So he may just do that to adults as well. Whether it's a girl or boy. He's not trying to charm anyone. Especially since he has no idea about charming people. Ruby didn't have time for friends so how could he have time for a romantic partner? He honestly flushes at a lot of things and gets embarrassed pretty easily. But has never experienced love and he's sure as hell oblivious to others romantic feelings. Though he thinks that he isn't.

[Woundwort]

@sakurasan

Daaaaamnnnn.

....please tell me he's at least bi. :p

[sakurasan]

@Ophidian There are a bunch of straight guys, aren't there? Like the ones with "women" in their likes section???

[Woundwort]

@Ophidian There are a bunch of straight guys, aren't there? Like the ones with "women" in their likes section???

@sakurasan

I sorta assume they're straight, aye.

If I missed something, sorry. On mobile.

[Fabricant451]

Okay here is a sheet there are many like it but this one is mine

Lixue "Licks" Zhang

_{♣ 26 ♣ Female ♫ LUSH DJ ♫ Radio Hostess ♪ 5'8" ♪ 124 lbs ♣ But I don't care what they say, there's no mess that can't be danced away. Together we destroy, together we go down}

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Appearance: Despite her name, Lìxúe's features aren't entirely Chinese in origin - though she is certainly Chinese in ethnicity. Her skin is a darker shade, some classify it as tan but those in the know would spot it as biracial - and with her rounded, bright blue eyes and the small, button-ish nose it's a fair assumption to make...as well as an accurate one. Lìxúe takes after her mom in the respects that she values most, namely in Lìxúe's rather lustrous shimmering black hair - which even when drenched in the sweat and the rhythms of the night manages to stand out when it shines just right under the spotlight. She attributes the more physical attributes of herself to her mother as well, except for the thin lips which she credits to the doctors that reduced their natural puffiness.

Lìxúe frequently wears clothing that some might consider provocative only because she shows off the skin of her torso. Half-tops, sleeveless numbers, things of that nature - though it's a bit eye catching she doesn't wear anything that would get her the wrong sort of attention. It's because of that, and because of her belief that her thick legs are offputting, that Lìxúe never wears skirts, always going with jeans or pants that are either a tad too tight or require the use of always-stylish belts. Her left arm has a silver bangle and her right has various wrist bands and accessories - matched by the silver and gold earrings she never leaves the house without. Silver on the left, gold on the right.

Beautification is crucial, but never too much. The last thing she wants is for her makeup to run due to the sweat that her main job entails. Her nails are always painted in bright colors - and they are luminescent which makes for a hell of a show when the lights dim at LUSH and ten brightly colored nails spin the records. Lìxúe never wears a different kind of lipstick other than her standard pink and the only time she is out of heels is when she's behind the turntable - because standing for hours in heels is murder.

Lìxúe considers herself a rather attractive sort without coming off as smug about it. She knows what she can show off - namely her arms and torso - and how to make sure that when people are enjoying their nights at LUSH that it's not just the music that has their attention.

☺Personality☻: It's easy to assume Lìxúe is some sort of party animal given her love of the night life, the club scene, and from how she talks about it but that's really selling her short. While she is most certainly a night animal, Lìxúe is a rather boisterous sort, always wanting to engage people - greeting them enthusiastically. A life under lime light can certainly influence a person. It's not unflinching optimism, not truly, just an infectious sort of way of making sure that people are having a good time whenever she happens to be around.

But one facet of Lìxúe's personality is that she harbors a rather distressing side that she tries, desperately, to keep under wraps. Namely that once she's out of the public eye - back at her place or just dipping into a stall at LUSH - her addictions take hold. Surrounded by lights, drinks, noise, body heat and, yes, the occassional party enhancer has given Lìxúe a bit of a substance abuse problem which is only compounded by her easily addicted self. It's not just the substances she struggles with, but she chooses to look for those who will reinforce her positively - codependency. She desperately seeks the approval of others even those who are privy to her other, far more potentially lethal indulgences.

It's not all bad with Lìxúe however, as she possesses a sharp mind - thinking ahead and good under pressure, a useful ability in the high stakes, high pressure, high anxiety world of mixing, spinning, and controlling the vibe of a party. She may not be book smart but hers is a street-wise sort of intelligence. She knows how to talk to people, how to get others to talk to her, how to control a room with her voice and words when her music and hands can't do it. Always cool, calm, and collected except when a hit is needed; From every pore she exudes charisma but her selective ways means that not everyone gets a chance to get to know Lìxúe. It's not all a mask, but her desire for approval colors her interactions considerably.

♫History♫: Lìxúe's story starts with her parents, specifically her mother who was, at one point, a known name in the HK Cinema scene. While not ever breaking into the Western market, she enjoyed a bit of fame in her home country. But fame is a fleeting mistress and a scandal surely didn't help matters. Lìxúe's mother was married to a producer and things seemed rather happy between the two. And yet how happy could they have been if Lijuan, that being Lìxúe's mother, found solace in the arms of an American tourist? It was three nights, a fling, with a handsome gentleman with a deep voice and a large personality. He was on a tour of China. She was bored and desperate. When the media heard that Lijuan Zhang was pregnant they had a field day - congratulations were everywhere. And then Lìxúe was born and she did not resemble her father much at all. Then the rumors started. Then the blood test confirmed. Then Lijuan Zhang never worked in the media again and, in disgrace, fled the country with Lìxúe - not wanting her daughter to be unfairly stigmatized by her mistake.

Lìxúe only discovered the truth of her heritage after reading about her mother's career following her mother's death. Lìxúe was only thirteen when Lijuan was killed by a drunk driver. Lìxúe got in contact with her father, her biological father, who, as it turned out, was an audio engineer. Lìxúe took to him almost immediately and it was through him and his work that Lìxúe developed a love for music herself. By the time she was seventeen she had been ruining her dad's vinyl records by trying to scratch and spin for three years and decided to spend her allowance and saved up holiday and birthday money to invest in a turntable of her own. It was slow going, of course it was, but her first big break happened at age twenty two.

Lìxúe had been putting her remixes and mixes on the internet and a rather obscure little night club needed someone to bring a crowd. Lìxúe volunteered, submitting her mixes as a resume. She got the gig and spent the better half of a year spinning and styling in the club. People recording and distributing her sets earned her more opportunities and gigs until eventually she was signing a contract at LUSH in Shine City for exclusivity rights. The pay was good, the venue was great, and they didn't forbid her from doing house shows - she just couldn't work for any other club for a few years.

Relocating to Shine City was a much easier adjustment than she thought, but then she had always been a fan of the urban noise that a city brought with it. Lìxúe even found another paying gig - this one just guesting on an afternoon radio show. She got to promote her own gigs and interact with fans on a more personal basis, it was a win-win as far as she was concerned.

But with her reliance on substances how long can she keep it going? After all, if there's one thing the Zhang women have experience with it's the fleeting star of fame.

Also she goes by 'Licks' when behind the table because she got tired of people mispronouncing her name.

Likes: ↑ Pastries, specifically little cute ones with strawberry and chocolate
↑ Chocolate and strawberry - including chocolate covered strawberries
↑ A bit of Irish in the coffee in the morning
↑ Making her own remixes and songs
↑ Sleeping until noon
↑ Loud music, preferably played by her
↑ Chai tea
↑ Magical realism fiction novels

Dislikes: ↓That feeling of needing a fix
↓ Waking up before the sun
↓ Spicy foods of any sort
↓ Decaf coffee - why does it even exist?
↓ Meat and chicken. She is a pescatarian.
↓ Action movies - she's a fan of the romantic dramas
↓ Science fiction novels
↓ Dogs - she's a cat person for life

Party Trick: Without knowing the ingredients of any given cocktail, she can tell you what's in said cocktail after a sip - two if it's particularly heavy. If you give her enough time she might even be able to list off the brand that went into it.

Theme Song: 'Dreams are what I like. Travel through the night
I'm invincible once I close my eyes. Can't take the pressure, escape to my dream. Sometimes this world is better' - Dreamer by Maya Jane Coles

@Fabricant451 As long as we dont end up talking about final fantasy I'm sure we will be fine.

Welcome to my humble city :-)

@Dynamo Frokane

I think I can promise that.

_{at least until 15 comes out}

[sakurasan]

@Ophidian My char might be bi. Maybe. Maybeee~ Might make him gay if I feel like it but

_{no one will ever know}

[Woundwort]

@Ophidian My char might be bi. Maybe. Maybeee~ Might make him gay if I feel like it but

_{no one will ever know}

@sakurasan

....monster!

:p

[Lunaeria]

When you come back and find the RP has been plagued with attractive characters.

[dabombjk]

@sakurasan idk why but I felt like I needed to specify that my CR is straight.

[dabombjk]

When you come back and find the RP has been plagued with attractive characters.

@Lunaeria

WHAT THE SHIT I CANT CHOOSE OPTION A OR B YOU LIER

[sakurasan]

@dabombjk So random. But yeah. the part where you have "women" in likes part gives that away.

[Woundwort]

@sakurasan idk why but I felt like I needed to specify that my CR is straight.

@dabombjk

If it's a dude and played by me, safe bet there isn't a straight atom in his body.

[Lunaeria]

<Snipped quote by Lunaeria>

WHAT THE SHIT I CANT CHOOSE OPTION A OR B YOU LIER

@dabombjk

ITS MY CHOICE GET OUT YOU SCRUB

[Fabricant451]

I dunno how you boil it down to A or B when there's like at least up to N