#m. task

does your muse use any social media? what sites do they use? how much of an online presence do they have?

mainly just instagram honestly, she’s probably got a twitter but really only uses it to tweet some annoying thought she has at like 3 am and then not use it again for like six weeks. i’d say she had a pretty decent online presence? she probably posts like once every other week, but is more likely to use stories and stuff rather than a full instagram post

what kind of accounts does your muse follow online? and what do they post on their own accounts?

a LOT of bands. marlene’s instagram feed is predominantly dad rock 70s/80s metal bands. obviously a lot of her friends / family too. on top of that she probably follows some local tattoo artists, different local bands, bars, etc. 

is your muse comfortable with a phone or computer? do they use them often? how literate are they with technology?

i’d say she’s pretty comfortable, she’s been in the city for years so she doesn’t really struggle with using a phone anymore or anything of the sort. she’s definitely comfortable enough to use it daily, though she rarely answers texts. marlene’s the worst. if you text her she will not even read it and will just immediately call you like “whats up”. 

what kind of profile picture(s) does your muse use on various apps? how often do they change their profile pic/icon?

she uses like one picture. she really likes it and sees no reason to change it

are they someone who takes a ton of photos when they’re with friends or family? do they end up in a lot of photos?

i’d say she takes a decent amount of photos, yeah. she’s a fan of documenting her friends/family’s antics. on a more serious note, she definitely enjoys having photos that remind her of good times, that remind her that her family really did live. that her friends were as lively and happy as they were when they were in that moment the picture was taken. it’s a reminder for her that no matter how hard the war knocked them down, they’re still alive and happy here in the city. 

if given the opportunity, would your muse prefer to make money through an online channel rather than a traditional job?

probably not cause marlene really has no idea what she would do to make money like she does not think she has enough talent to make money through the internet.

do they have any hobbies that take up a lot of their time? what are they? are there any special interests your muse has that they like to share with people? are there any that they keep secret?

does getting into fights count as a hobby? no but actually, unsurprisingly, marlene’s really into record collecting. she will spend hours like cataloguing what she has and going to different shops to try and complete discographies. she’s also secretly trying to learn both the guitar and drums but she is terrible at it and does not wanna talk about it. 

your muse has a whole day to themselves but not enough time to plan a trip or event. what do they do for that free day?

use her magic to make herself coffee so she doesn’t have to get up and focus on it, for starters. after that she’s probably head to her usual record shops and thrift shops to see what new they had in. i think even with a day off though, marlene would have a hard time not checking in at work, so she’d probably make up some excuse like she forgot her wallet or something in the break room just to make sure everything was okay. but after that i think she’d be impulsive and go get a tattoo cause like she’s got the time why not

does your muse listen to anything in particular in their private time? if so, are they more of a music person or a podcast person? what genres do they prefer?

yeah she listens to music like 24/7. if she doesn’t have music going on on some speaker/record player at home, she has her phone playing, or headphones, just, always some sort of background noise. she missed so much good music she has to make her way through decades of music idk what to tell you

would your muse prefer to go out to spend time with loved ones, or would they rather stay in?

out with loved ones 100%. even if she’s staying in at one of their places, she is with someone she loves. she hates being alone

does your muse use any dating apps, or do they prefer to meet people the old fashioned way?

probably the old fashioned way, but she hasn’t really been looking for anything. she definitely has picked up people while working but other than that i don’t think she would have a tinder or anything

if they absolutely had to write a tinder bio what would it say?

- where does your muse live? a house? apartment? how big is the space?

marlene used to live in an apartment in georgetown. truly, she grew to love her little space after she had been there for years. but recently she’s moved into a much larger home with sirius outside of dupont circle. please pay no attention to the fact that their house is eight bedrooms and they haven’t cleaned any of them.

- does your muse live with anyone else? who are those people?

her husband sirius which is still weird to say so she just avoids wrapping her brain around it

- how much time does your muse spend in their place? do they go out often or spend a lot of time in?

it’s a pretty decent balance. marlene does work a lot, so she’s not home too often. but she likes to take advantage of her days off to hang out around the house. she’s also up most hours of the night, so she gets to enjoy her space then. since her fight with carrow, she’s been avoiding leaving too often, and has become a bit of a homebody.

- what is the view outside of your muse’s window?

the street outside tbh, nothing special

- what do they sleep on? do they have a lot of pillows? what about blankets or stuffed animals?

marlene’s got two pillows, and is definitely a top sheet kind of person. she’ll throw an extra blanket on if she gets cold, but she definitely just keeps the sheet most of the night. although, she very rarely actually sleeps, so many nights you can find her waking up on the couch, or even taking a nap standing up.

- what items do they keep next to their bed?

her phone, a glass of water from three days ago, the alcohol choice of the week (she’s fine she promises), a pack of cigarettes/lighter (she’s trying to quit but), and a table lamp.

- what is your muse’s most valuable possession?

two photos. one of her family, smiling, untouched by war and the darkness that would follow them. one of her friends, layed across each other on a couch in the common room, all of them laughing and shoving for room, being the kids they were always meant to be.

- does your muse like to keep a lot of trinkets around or are they more minimalistic?

marlene’s pretty in between. she definitely doesn’t like a home to feel unlived in. she likes putting her personality into everything. she isn’t one for just like more geeky clutter, but you can definitely find her collecting things from goodwill that remind her of home, of her time. so, actually nevermind, yes. there’s a lot of trinkets.

- does your muse have any pictures up? what are they of?

photos of her friends, her family, some band posters or records she’s tried to keep up. she’s got tapestries and just different wall decor around. but any photos she has are of her and her sisters, her parents, her and her friends, her and sirius. just her family happy. they deserve that, even if it’s just in photos.

- what, if any, other decorations does your muse have?

honestly i can see marlene trying to get like a disco ball up, definitely has those beaded curtains in doorways, really overly plush carpets. but a lot of her things just stay packed up or in bags on the ground. she still has a hard time remembering that she’s safe, that there is a reason to decorate because it’s her home. it’s not going anywhere, and neither is she.

- does your muse like having guests over?

yeah absolutely. honestly marlene loves having her family and friends over, despite the mess, she loves bringing them around. lily is practically a constant in the house, and she can’t wait to let her home be just a revolving door of her friends and family. there’s plenty of room, so please, come hang out.

- how tidy is your muse’s home/room?

it’s terrible. she and sirius just suck at cleaning. but listen, if one room is a mess, they can just hang out in a different one. out of sight out of mind. 

- does your muse have any pets living with them? what about plants?

maybe one day she would like to get a pet, but she can barely take care of herself let alone an animal. as for plants, any plant you see in her house is either dead, or fake. she was absolute trash at herbology. 

- is your muse happy with their living situation? what would your muse’s dream house look like?

describe your muse’s aesthetic in five words or less.

died in a leather jacket

does your muse spend a lot of time on their outfit and appearance? how long do they spend getting ready in the morning?

marlene’s whole vibe is effortless 70′s grunge. that aesthetic is pretty effortless for her to figure out, a lot of the time she will just throw jeans over whatever tattered band shirt she wore to bed, brush her teeth, clean up any smeared mascara and go. she tries to shower at night, because dealing with her hair is a whole process so if she spent time doing that in the morning she would be even later than she already is. she’s consistently 45 minutes late no matter what, so adding too much of a process of getting ready? you’d never see her.

does your muse consider the way they dress to be trendy? would other people agree

marlene does appreciate that she can easily find the clothes she likes at thrift shops ?? but she doesn’t really know if her style is trendy, it’s just what she’s comfortable in. she does kinda scoff at people who are trying to copy it but like not getting the right aesthetic. 

how often do they buy new clothes? are they the type to keep a outfit for years or replace it after one wear?

marlene is a huge thrift shop fan, so she will buy new clothes pretty often? but they’re like new to her. she is absolutely the kind of person to wear something until it’s falling off of her. the only thing she will get replaced if it’s damaged is her leather jackets. and if those get scuffed up or ripped during a duel or something, she is always Pissed about it. but she is definitely the type of person to hold a shift or pocket of some jeans together with safety pins and call it a day.

is your muse the type to accessorize? how much?

yeah 100%. marlene lives and dies by her big chunky rings and like a good pair of sunglasses. she would not be caught dead without her rings on. she also considers her wand holster an accessory that just helps add the right je ne sais quoi to any outfit. it’s like black leather that attaches to her forearm and her wand is either always in there, behind her ear or in her hand. 

how much time do they spend on skin care/makeup/grooming?

very little time in general. she spends a lot of time on her hair when she showers but that’s just because she has some pretty intense curls that will look like the frizziest mess if she doesn’t. but other than that, daily? she’s more likely to layer mascara on and brush her teeth, put on some deodorant and be out the door than spend a ton of time in front of a mirror. she washes her face in the shower and calls it a day honestly.

if money and societal expectations were not a concern would your muse dress differently than they currently do? if so, how?

one hundred and ten percent she would dress exactly the same. it’s comfortable for her and she’s happy to stay in that lane. 

would your muse wear the same outfit two days in a row if they knew they wouldn’t run into any of the same people?

marlene would do it if she was going out with the same people two days in a row, she will absolutely wear the same thing twice, especially if she just passes out in a shirt after work? she will simply throw her pants/bottoms back on and call it a day. if it doesn’t have a stain, who really cares? do you know how many times she would re-wear the same uniform back at school??? 

have they started dressing differently since arriving in washington? was the transition difficult? do they prefer the clothes here or back home? if your character is unaware feel free to answer as if they are aware.