Days

The Dark Beyond

I'm going to post Sabrina's present CS sheet. I'll update it to the current time of Dark Beyond.

@WhiteAngel25

I should eventually do this for Aurélie and Theo too.

The Dark Beyond: Adventures in Candyland (Prequel)

Sabrina really is amazing, despite her also having busy work ethic. Probably why Theo is a momma’s boy, but always searching for validation from his dad and never get it. He gets love from his dad, as Thierry obv loves him, but Yheo’s just missing that pride, probably

Aurélie just is mostly pissed because of Theo and Cosette dealing with their dad, and she feels responsible for then. Ver excited to have this all play out both in the past and in DB

The Dark Beyond

I fucking love Sabrina already, lmao.

The Dark Beyond: Adventures in Candyland (Prequel)

@Days

And I imagine Theo, in particular, would have animosity towards Nick in the process. (In DB at least) Kinda like he feels that he wasn't good enough for Thierry then replaced.

I don't think Nick would hate Theo for this, but would definitely be jealous and desire to keep Thierry around to the best of his ability.

@Lexisheeps

Oh a 100%. Theo is Thierry's only son, and basically the same age as Nick, yet would feel incredibly replaced. Especially if all Theo did in his younger years was trying to get in his father's attention by for example asking about his work, be curious about his work, wanting to be involved in his work etc, only for him to turn around and have those convo's about about work etc with Nick.

Aurélie is too protective over both of her siblings to let it slide, most likely.

The Dark Beyond: Adventures in Candyland (Prequel)

The fact that the children would obviously really feel this loveless marriage, even if their parents don't think it. I think in the DB timeline, Theo and Aurélie's opinions would've shifted, too. As in, Theo would be increasingly unsure but still tryna please his father and get his love, and Aurélie would probably shy away even more.

The Dark Beyond: Adventures in Candyland (Prequel)

I was expecting armed robbery or worse... wanting to work for The Smithsonian Institute... X'DDD

I love that Theo is a momma's boy, but still seeks out Thierry too.

@Lexisheeps

Lmao she probably would for shits and giggles, or just mention wanting to work there just to see a vein explode in his eyes.

And yeah I see Theodore as a guy who’s just confident, and doesn’t care if he gets teased for chilling with his sisters, or clubbing with Aurélie, or having lunch with his mama. And so he doesnt get teased at all. Prodigy child.

if he ever was truly in love with her.

Omg this breaks my heart, poor Sabrina

I didn’t know Nick was gonna be in this?

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@Estylwen



I was bored. Now the kids match up :)

The Dark Beyond: Adventures in Candyland (Prequel)

Aurélie de Villiers, oldest daughter

Aurélie de Villiers

Name: Aurélie Fleur de Villiers (nicknames: Auri, Ellie)

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Appearance: Aurélie has ashen blonde, wavy hair, the same as her mother. Her eyes are hazel, lighter than her father's. Her freckles are also very much her mother's, but her brilliant mind comes from her father. She loves dressing up, and dressing well and isn't afraid to show a little skin (though Thierry would have his opinions). 5'4". Soft hourglass figure.

Has piercings in her ears, and a tattoo behind her right ear. Likes getting manicures, and often has different styles on her nails, though they're not long, because that would get in the way of her job.

Occupation: Coffee barista at Au Vuex Paris d’Arcole, going to Sorbonne Université after the summer

Personality: Aurélie isn't one to hug you, but if you mention you are cold, she will arrange a blanket for you and deny that it had been her. Her memory is wicked good, and she always remembers everyone's birthdays or small details. Ever mentioned that you liked a specific album? You'll get it for your birthday. She shows her love in odd ways if she loves at all. She is no-nonsense, and not afraid to say what she thinks. Something that is a must when working in a Parisian café. This works differently with her half-siblings, though she never uses the 'half' part. They are her world, and she'd drop-kick anyone who even looked at them wrong. She's the sister you call when someone's bullying you, and she would come and teach the kid a lesson. Slightly terrifying, slightly sweet but only if you know her well.

Defining Trait: Forthright

Backstory: Aurélie is a parisian in heart and soul. She was born there and belongs there. Maybe that was why she didn't move with her mother back to the Netherlands when she left France, as if the woman knew her child would be one with the city. Not that her mother was necessarily a responsible person. She grew up with her father, Thierry, who married a woman named Sabrina when Aurélie was still a toddler. When she was about 1,5, she got a brother, and 7 years later, a sister. By then, Aurélie proved to be a challenging child to raise, always pushing the limits of Thierry, falling between the gaps of a too-busy father and a mother in another country. Her saving grace was Sabrina, who treated Aurélie as her own. Despite her father being a compassionate man, she and Thierry never really saw eye to eye, and this only got worse the older, and rebellious Aurélie got. She was his first, and for a long time, only daughter, which caused friction despite her having been a daddy's girl when she was young. However, when it comes to her brother and sister, Aurélie would be found moving mountains for them. She regularly hung out with her brother, and she always made time in her day for her younger sister, who to Aurélie, meant the whole world. She does love her father, and slowly but surely, she was growing more into a grown woman than a rebellious teenager.

Despite her name meaning 'the golden one', she wasn't necessarily the golden child. Though, she was and still is really good in her studies, barely having to make any effort. Aside from her part-time job as a barista, her other passions are being a plant mom, pilates and photography. In her home, she has a small balcony littered with plants, where she likes to sit and read her books as Paris lived below her. And with her camera, she regularly goes out to take photographs. One of her photos went viral not long ago, causing her a deal where she did an item called 'Faces of Paris'. Maybe there's a Louvre girl in her, after all. She works because she wants to, not because she has to because her parent's money did get her places.

The latest thing she did to shorten Thierry's lifespan was buying a motorcycle to get around Paris.

Skills: Makes the best coffee in Paris (by own admission, and that of her brother), photography, self-defence, first aid.

Inventory: Her backpack, e-reader, earbuds, power bank to charge her devices, her iPhone, small etui with mascara, lipstick, and brow pencil always on hand, her photo camera, extra lenses and SDcards, a small medkit with bandaids (hello kitty for Cosette) and other small stuff because Theo had a tendency of hurting himself, and Cosette was her little baby.

Theo de Villiers, middle son

Theo de Villiers

Name: Theodore Noel de Villiers (nicknames: Theo)

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Appearance: Outgrew his dad, and he's proud of it. He's 6'2", with dark brown hair, and the dark brown eyes of his father. He's the most frequently used of their in-home gym, and he's fit. Often keeps his facial hair, full but short. Is almost never seen without his leather jacket, though in the summer he goes without.

Occupation: Student Lycée terminale, in his last year of high school. Has no part-time job.

Personality: Theo is what you could call a social butterfly. Or well, that's what he was when he was younger, now he's more of a socialite. He has good, swift talk, often found making jokes and not taking everything too seriously. He's a flirt, too, and is well aware of his good looks. The man definitely could be a good salesman or a lobbyist, but he is not interested in working right now. Though, at times if his father brings him to work, he definitely knows how to talk up the crowd, making his father proud. He can and does strike a talk with everyone he sees, whether that be cracking a joke with his father's boss's boss or the homeless man down the street.

He's a momma's boy at heart, and isn't one to shy away from his parents because it isn't 'cool'. Now that he's older and more independent, he seeks them out, having learned that they're too busy to seek him out.

Defining Trait: Social

Backstory: As Thierry's and Sabrina's first child, and son, he grew up quite happy and loved, and enjoyed the company of his older sister. However, more and more he got left to his own devices, or together with his sister. With them being a year and something apart, they were often left to the same fate. Forgotten at school, or waiting for their parents to find out which one of them had enough time to pick them up. This had them growing close. Then, when he was 7, he got a sister, and he immediately felt responsible for her as a big brother.

He's not like his older sister, kicking against shins, but instead does his own thing. He admires his father a lot, despite not really seeing him, and loves doing something with his mother. Lately, he'd taken to picking her up from work during lunchtime to have a quick meal together. In his free time, he usually hangs out with his big friend group, and he loves parties. Loves going to them, and loves throwing them, oftentimes coming home late and slightly inebriated. Theo's not a bad drunk, but a happy one. When he was still finding his limit, Aurélie was the one rubbing his back and nursing him back to health.

His schoolwork leaves something to be desired, but he never got in trouble and he always made it out on the other hand. Sometimes with some vigorous tutoring from Aurélie.

He likes to spend money, likes to dress well, and likes to have the latest gadgets. He zooms around Paris on his scooter, but his sister's motorcycle is something he is eying for when he becomes 18.

He has a situationship with a girl, but Theo's not a lovey-dovey person. Committing is scary.

Skills: Smooth talker, physically strong, spent a couple of years doing Taikwando before he got bored.

Inventory: A backpack, his headphones, iPad, iPhone, power bank, pocket knife, protein bars (gotta get them gains!)

The Dark Beyond

Julia didn’t answer and Nova was about to turn back when the low timber of Dragon’s voice came through her implant. Now that, was something she heard. Thanks, cochlear. It happened in his office, too. Something about his tone of voice reached her so clearly, that she longed to hear it more. It shuddered down her spine as she stilled to read. His calling her Star put a distance between them, on purpose? She only half heard the rest, but the words in her vision were clear; she was being chastised. God, she wished now more than ever that she could see his face, just to read him. Was he angry because of worry for her, angry because of disobedience, annoyed, or uncaring and stoic? She bit her lip as she was chastised like a child, and after everything she just went through, fire bubbled in her belly.

The darker-haired man walked up to her, and she knew what for. Going down on one knee, Nova unclasped her bag and put it in front of her, opening it up to procure the man’s laptop. She wondered what they used it for, but it must be important. Both of them were somewhat glued to it. When the man walked off, Nova looked at the ground while the last of Dragon’s words faded from her vision. Ghost will keep her safe? Her gaze flickered upwards, to where Ghost was further down, having found towels with a big TRUMPET logo on them. Nova didn’t doubt it. Something about the woman made Nova feel like she could trust her with her life.

She averted her eyes to the water, huffed out a breath and spoke. ”What about ‘are you hurt, Star’, or, ‘what happened, Star’. She said, a small crinkle forming between her brows as she put extra enunciation behind her still foreign codename. She knew she cut off coms after she got slammed by the door, disorientated by the water and Julia’s insistent calling of her name, filling her visions. She was sure Julia had been worried, but it seemed Dragon didn't care much. However, he wouldn’t throw Julia under the bus like that. Didn’t want the woman in trouble. So Nova would take the heat. Though, by now Nova was sure the ‘discussion’ he mentioned would either be firing or strong reprimanding. A bit more restrained, she continued. ”I’m fine, thank you for asking. Just bruised.” Slightly annoyed, started to shimmy out of the diving suit, feeling bruises on her arms, her shoulder damn sore but still perfectly attached. Despite his anger, she just wanted to walk up to the man and have him hold her, to remedy the aches in her body. His hand had been so warm. Would his body be, too? The young woman was sure it would be healing.

”Next time I get hurt, I’ll be sure to moan into the comms so you get every detail… Sir.” She added, slight sarcasm in her tone. She swallowed, rolling up the suit and shoving it back into the round bag it was in. She attached it to her pack. Now, she was in tight, dark green cargo pants, a black fitting t-shirt and a black zipper hoodie with a small Voidlights logo on the chest. What was happening to her down here that she so blatantly was disrespecting the man she so admired, and even crushed on?

She took a deep, clarifying breath. This was her own fault. The last hour or so just wasn’t what she expected. From having to dive to being thrust into action. Her eyes fluttered closed as her temper cooled. She didn’t want to burn a bridge that was barely there, anyway. Hell, maybe it was a figment of her imagination. The way his lips felt on her hand. ”I’m sorry… Dragon. It won’t happen again. I told you that you can count on me and I still intend to do just that. I’ll keep you updated.” Nova turned and saw Ghost looking at her, a knowing look on her face. She muted herself and let out a short laugh. "Such a joy to work with..." She grinned, happy to find a fellow in Ghost. Unmuting, she went forward and dried off her hair with a towel that was handed by her.

With a side-eye, she listened in on the boy's conversation, utterly confused on who they were but not decided to question it, for now. However, the darker-haired man's voice was chilly as he stated he didn't follow the Louvre blindly. Wasn't the Louvre a good organisation? She raised her brow, deciding to not entirely trust these two. Much like the rest, she put on the hazmat suit over her clothes and took a breath. What the actual fuck was she getting herself into? She winked down at the girl, who had a suit on that was a little bit too big for her. Gosh, Nova still couldn't believe a girl this young was down here. With a nod to Ghost and the rest, the door opened. "Well, guess the only way forward is... forward. Keep your eyes open." Nova stated, though she probably didn't have to tell these people that.

The advice was rendered useless as they were immediately thrust into a tight cavern, filled with some type of smoke too thick to see through. Her hand slid over the side of the wall, Ghost in front, and Nova right behind the girl, keeping a hand on her shoulder to be able to watch over her. The lack of hearing mixed with a lack of sight was an unwelcome sensation for Nova, and a shudder went down her spine, constricting her breathing in a way that was uncomfortable. It seemed like forever, too, until the girl in front of her suddenly stopped. It cleared up as they arrived in a large space, and everything felt multiple shades of off. The woman's honey eyes followed the somewhat hilariously pointed hazmat finger of the girl toward the middle. "I- I don't know."

The Dark Beyond: Adventures in Candyland (Prequel)

Aurélie and Theo are done (mostly)

Aurélie de Villiers

Aurélie de Villiers

Name: Aurélie Fleur de Villiers (nicknames: Auri, Ellie)

Age: 18

Gender: Female

Appearance: Aurélie has ashen blonde, wavy hair, the same as her mother. Her eyes are hazel, lighter than her father's. Her freckles are also very much her mother's, but her brilliant mind comes from her father. She loves dressing up, and dressing well and isn't afraid to show a little skin (though Thierry would have his opinions). 5'4". Soft hourglass figure.

Has piercings in her ears, and a tattoo behind her right ear

Occupation: Coffee barista at Au Vuex Paris d’Arcole, going to Sorbonne Université after the summer

Personality: Aurélie isn't one to hug you, but if you mention you are cold, she will arrange a blanket for you and deny that it had been her. Her memory is wicked good, and she always remembers everyone's birthdays or small details. Ever mentioned that you liked a specific album? You'll get it for your birthday. She shows her love in odd ways if she loves at all. She is no-nonsense, and not afraid to say what she thinks. Something that is a must when working in a Parisian café. This works differently with her half-siblings, though she never uses the 'half' part. They are her world, and she'd drop-kick anyone who even looked at them wrong. She's the sister you call when someone's bullying you, and she would come and teach the kid a lesson. Slightly terrifying, slightly sweet but only if you know her well.

Defining Trait: Forthright

Backstory: Aurélie is a parisian in heart and soul. She was born there and belongs there. Maybe that was why she didn't move with her mother back to the Netherlands when she left France, as if the woman knew her child would be one with the city. Not that her mother was necessarily a responsible person. She grew up with her father, Thierry, who married a woman named Sabrina when Aurélie was still a toddler. When she was about 1,5, she got a brother, and 7 years later, a sister. By then, Aurélie proved to be a challenging child to raise, always pushing the limits of Thierry, falling between the gaps of a too-busy father and a mother in another country. Her saving grace was Sabrina, who treated Aurélie as her own. Despite her father being a compassionate man, she and Thierry never really saw eye to eye, and this only got worse the older, and rebellious Aurélie got. She was his first, and for a long time, only daughter, which caused friction despite her having been a daddy's girl when she was young. However, when it comes to her brother and sister, Aurélie would be found moving mountains for them. She regularly hung out with her brother, and she always made time in her day for her younger sister, who to Aurélie, meant the whole world. She does love her father, and slowly but surely, she was growing more into a grown woman than a rebellious teenager.

Despite her name meaning 'the golden one', she wasn't necessarily the golden child. Though, she was and still is really good in her studies, barely having to make any effort. Aside from her part-time job as a barista, her other passions are being a plant mom, pilates and photography. In her home, she has a small balcony littered with plants, where she likes to sit and read her books as Paris lived below her. And with her camera, she regularly goes out to take photographs. One of her photos went viral not long ago, causing her a deal where she did an item called 'Faces of Paris'. Maybe there's a Louvre girl in her, after all. She works because she wants to, not because she has to because her parent's money did get her places.

The latest thing she did to shorten Thierry's lifespan was buying a motorcycle to get around Paris.

Skills: Makes the best coffee in Paris (by own admission, and that of her brother), photography, self-defence, first aid.

Inventory: Her backpack, e-reader, earbuds, power bank to charge her devices, her iPhone, small etui with mascara, lipstick, and brow pencil always on hand, her photo camera, extra lenses and SDcards, a small medkit with bandaids (hello kitty for Cosette) and other small stuff because Theo had a tendency of hurting himself, and Cosette was her little baby.

Theo de Villiers

Theo de Villiers

Name: Theodore Noel de Villiers (nicknames: Theo)

Age: 17

Gender: Male

Appearance: Outgrew his dad, and he's proud of it. He's 6'2", with dark brown hair, and the dark brown eyes of his father. He's the most frequently used of their in-home gym, and he's fit. Often keeps his facial hair, full but short.

Occupation: Student Lycée terminale, in his last year of high school. Has no part-time job.

Personality: Theo is what you could call a social butterfly. Or well, that's what he was when he was younger, now he's more of a socialite. He has good, swift talk, often found making jokes and not taking everything too seriously. He's a flirt, too, and is well aware of his good looks. The man definitely could be a good salesman or a lobbyist, but he is not interested in working right now. Though, at times if his father brings him to work, he definitely knows how to talk u up the crowd, making his father proud. He can and does strike a talk with everyone he sees, whether that be cracking a joke with his father's boss's boss or the homeless man down the street.

He's a momma's boy at heart, and isn't one to shy away from his parents because it isn't 'cool'. Now that he's older and more independent, he seeks them out, having learned that they're too busy to seek him out.

Defining Trait: Social

Backstory: As Thierry's and Sabrina's first child, and son, he grew up quite happy and loved, and enjoyed the company of his older sister. However, more and more he got left to his own devices, or together with his sister. With them being a year and something apart, they were often left to the same fate. Forgotten at school, or waiting for their parents to find out which one of them had enough time to pick them up. This had them growing close. Then, when he was 7, he got a sister, and he immediately felt responsible for her as a big brother.

He's not like his older sister, kicking against shins, but instead does his own thing. He admires his father a lot, despite not really seeing him, and loves doing something with his mother. Lately, he'd taken to picking her up from work during lunchtime to have a quick meal together. In his free time, he usually hangs out with his big friend group, and he loves parties. Loves going to them, and loves throwing them, oftentimes coming home late and slightly inebriated. Theo's not a bad drunk, but a happy one. When he was still finding his limit, Aurélie was the one rubbing his back and nursing him back to health.

His schoolwork leaves something to be desired, but he never got in trouble and he always made it out on the other hand. Sometimes with some vigorous tutoring from Aurélie.

He likes to spend money, likes to dress well, and likes to have the latest gadgets. He zooms around Paris on his scooter, but his sister's motorcycle is something he is eying for when he becomes 18.

He has a situationship with a girl, but Theo's not a lovey-dovey person. Committing is scary.

Skills: Smooth talker, physically strong, spent a couple of years doing Taikwando before he got bored.

Inventory: A backpack, his headphones, iPad, iPhone, power bank, pocket knife, protein bars (gotta get them gains!)