Alex meets his new roommate. (things worth noting: this doesn’t take place in portland anymore but this provides great insight into Russell’s character!)
Russell: Hey! You’re my new roommate! *a young man emerges from the door; his most noticeable feature being his mid length, fiery ginger hair* I’m Russell.
*His room decoration unveils the rest of his character for Alex; a Jolly Roger flag droops above the two of them as Russell leads Alex through his doorway*
Ah shit, forgot to tidy up around this area. *He blows a low whistle while shoving some dirty boxers under his bed, hoping that Alex was oblivious to the scene”
Alex: Your room is full of personality.
Russell: So it is…*He leans against a wall which happens to be taped with album posters from obscure death metal bands* Ooh, I also know a bit too much about marine archaeology and naval history. *he points at a shelf across from him, displaying a wide array of miniature ships and naval history textbooks*
Alex: where are you from?
Russell: I’m from Florida, born and raised. My dad worked at a fishery during the day and when he’d come back in the evening, he would quiz me on its ecosystem—nah I’m just playing with you. But my dad did work with boats … I guess I formed a natural curiosity towards his job. I busied myself helping him out, whilst studying biology in high school. I wanted to do something with marine biology later down the road. But, erm, change of plans *he smirks while looking down at the ground* … So now I’m in Portland! And I guess it’s been fun here ever since I formed a band with a couple of new friends— I’m the drummer!
Russell: *he casts a wide grin across his face* …Dude, you should check out my pirate d&d campaign