#slintro

timeline.

december 10, 1990  --  valentina elena maroun is born.   half-sister to four older brothers,  her biological father misses her birth and is almost entirely absent throughout valentina’s youth.

1990 to 2008  --  valentina spends her formative years in pasadena,  ca with her family.   during this period,  her mother gets back with her previously separated husband  ( valentina’s brothers’ father )  for good.   valentina considers this man to be her real dad,  and at the age of 9 valentina’s surname is changed to his:  alvarez,  matching the rest of their family.   upon her high school graduation at 17 years old,  she prepares to move to silver lake with two of her friends:  they’re both to attend usc,  while valentina attends ucla on a partial athletic scholarship for softball.

2008 to 2010  --  spends her first two years of college doing exactly what most expect:  going out with friends,  experimenting,  drinking whatever she can get her hands on,  and so on and so forth.   she still takes her studies and softball seriously,  and works part-time at paco’s tacos in silver lake during this time.

2010 to 2011  --  falls pregnant at 19 and gives birth to her daughter,  rosa torres,  shortly after turning 20.   has taken the fall and spring semesters of this school year off to prepare for her daughter’s birth,  as well as to be home during rosa’s infancy.   has a strenuous,  lengthy and difficult labor.   it’s under pressure from her parents that valentina pursues a romantic relationship with rosa’s father,  lucas torres,  for rosa’s sake.  by 2012 however,  they come to agree a platonic relationship coparenting works best for everyone involved.

2011 to 2014  --  moves in with her brother in santa monica,  bringing rosa along with her,  to return to school and cut her commute in half.   has lost her athletic scholarship,  yet earns a partial academic one.   valentina relies heavily on family to help out with rosa during this period and has reached out to her biological father for financial aid.   their relationship is strained,  but on the mend.   upon her graduation,  valentina gets a job as a server at maria sol on the santa monica pier.

2015 to 2016  --  though valentina doesn’t want to,  she relents to moving back home so rosa can be closer to her father.   valentina reluctantly moves back in with her parents and enters a job tending bar at dungeon.

2016 to 2018  --  unable to stand living at home,  valentina convinces another one of her brothers to let her move in with him in silver lake.   gets a second job as a yoga instructor at 24/7 fitness.   she cuts back her hours at the club when in 2018,  she manages to land yet another job:  as a project-based writer for buzzfeed reviewing and researching sex toys.   this quickly leads to her brother encouraging  ( read:  telling )  her to move out when he’s put in the uncomfortable position of,  to put it as cleanly as possible,  hearing her working.

2018 to 2021  --  valentina finally moves out into a three bedroom apartment at the oasis with long-time friend,  helena,  for a roommate.   still works part-time at dungeon with hopes to quit soon,  and continues to teach yoga and contribute to buzzfeed.

personality traits.

alluring,  assertive,  vehement  --  valentina is a very passionate person and this translates into her sensuality.   she’s never really been afraid to go after the things she wants,  whether it’s in her personal or professional life.  in personal relationships,  valentina isn’t ashamed to make the first move and can be quite flirty at times.   unfortunately,  valentina has yet to be in a relationship that’s lasted longer than a year or two.   while she does want to settle down,  she can be fickle and unsure of what  ( or who )  she wants.

candid,  effervescent,  resilient  --  in general,  valentina is a person who values honesty and respects people who tell the truth when it’s most difficult.   her keen attitude on brutal honesty doesn’t,  however,  get in the way of her easygoing nature:  it’s not hard to get along with her and she’s incredibly outspoken and outgoing.   of course,  this may rub people the wrong way at times.

egocentric,  erratic,  frivolous  --  it may or may not be obvious that valentina has a penchant for changing her mind.   she does her best to think of others first,  especially so when it comes to her daughter,  but she’s entirely susceptible to her own whims.   she’s impulsive and seems to lack purpose.   and,  ultimately,  it scares her to consider that she’s never known what she wants to do with her life:  so she doesn’t stop to think.

recalcitrant,  resentful,  rigid  --  valentina is a fan of grudges.   she tends to hers like pets.   she’s often stubborn and unwavering and entirely unwilling to admit when she’s in the wrong.   fully the type to never forgive,  never forget,  but just move on.   and perhaps it comes from being the youngest,  but she’s also known for being pouty and upset when things don’t go her way.

miscellaneous headcanons.

for about 2 years beginning when she was 25,  valentina was apart of a roller derby team in los angeles.   given that the pronunciation of her nickname valé sounds so close to valley,  she quickly adopted valley hurl as her derby name.   she eventually quit due to no longer having the time to attend practices.

she still roller skates to this day and,  a year ago,  blew up on tiktok  ( along with her roommate,  the one who initially put her on to skating )  when she posted a video of herself skating and dancing down the street.   she’s since deleted previous videos and curated her entire tiktok feed to focus solely on her roller skating.

her social media totals:  1.8m tiktok followers,  178k instagram followers,  2k twitter followers.   most of these were gained within the past year and she’s certainly not famous by any means,  though she has been able to make money off sponsored ads on her instagram.

she’s very into fitness!   she played soccer growing up and still loves a good game of softball,  she loves running,  taking various fitness classes,  etc.   and on the mention of sports,  she also loves going to dodger games and watching sunday night football.

has considered streaming on twitch but ultimately decided she doesn’t have the time to commit to that sort of endeavor.   also has considered starting a podcast.   sort of a jack of all trades,  master of none.

case in point:  got into upcycling clothes a few years ago.   as a result,  got into sewing and began to go thrifting more frequently.   briefly sold stuff on depop before quitting that endeavor a month or so into it  --  now she mainly upcycles pieces for herself and her friends,  as gifts for people,  etc.

has a few tattoos  ( tbd )  that are easy to cover up and generally only visible when she’s wearing certain clothing.   her mother and grandparents were disappointed when they found out but are okay with them now.

is actually a pretty damn good singer!   her entire family is.   at family parties,  you’ll often catch them getting into karaoke or clearing out room somewhere for a dance floor.   it’s not unusual for them to egg you on to join in.

on that note,  a big part of valentina’s enjoyment comes from this type of fun.   even since having a child she’s never necessarily cut back on going out  --  whether it’s to nightclubs,  dive bars,  karaoke nights,  concerts,  anything  --  and has made some technically irresponsible choices.   still makes them to this day.   she’s not perfect by any means.   she’s learned to be more conscientious over the past decade,  however.

ultimately,  valentina struggles with motherhood:  she does the best she can and although her parents are great people,  she wants to make different choices than them.   there’s a lot to be said about how she dealt with parenthood at first and how she still struggles with it now,  but the short version literally is this:  she’s trying.

is afraid of the dark...   like very.   checks under the bed and in the closet at night to this day.   likely stems from the various pranks her brothers played on her as a kid.

STATS.

FULL NAME: Aarav Lewis NICKMAMES: Ari , Lewis MBTI: INTJ-T STAR SIGN: Taurus  BIRTHDAY: April 23rd, 1991

FUN FACTS.

Born and raised in Victoria, BC, right on the coast. 

Moved to northern California for college when he was 18

Received a degree in biochemistry and a masters in environmental science before he decided to go into teaching, and is currently studying for a PhD in ~marine environmental biology~ aka living out his childhood dream to be a marine biologist 

Completed most of his schooling up in Monterey Bay, and tbh he wants to go back and live there more than anything. It’s just crazy expensive, and not something he can afford on his current teacher’s salary. 

Aside from his interest in biology, Aarav is also big on studying ethics, specifically ethics in science 

Is a very, very passionate, excitable guy -- Aarav lives with his heart on his sleeve. You can see everything he’s ever feeling clear on his face. 

Can’t keep a secret to save his life.

Has a penchant for clothes he can’t afford, so Aarav has learned to be quite the thrifter

Has a dog named Odin (Odie) who he’s lowkey obsessed with

Gets overly competitive in games, and will be a stickler about the rules no matter what. Will not put up with your funny business. Will not stop a game of monopoly before it’s finished.

When i say this bitch is a nerd i mean this bitch is a nerd !!!! about EVERYTHING. When he’s interested in something / someone, he’ll learn absolutely everything there is to know about it / them. No detail is too small. 

Will forget plans with you as soon as something else catches his attention. Sorry. He’s a v busy guy with a v busy brain. 

Is a better cook than either of his two older sisters, and his mother absolutely loves him for it. He’s a mama’s boy, but that relationship has been saved by the fact that Aarav lives far, far away from home. 

Same goes with his dad. Aarav loves his parents, but there are some big generational differences between them -- even between he and his sisters -- so Aarrav is happy seeing them two, three times a year, tops. It means he’s forced to spend his time swapping recipes and funny stories instead of arguing politics. 

In his free time, Aarav likes to make !!! fun !!! educational !!! science !!! tiktoks !!! for the youth !!! ( à la hank green ) because boy grew up on Bill Nye and he truly does want everyone to consider the following. 

Aarav was super shy in his youth and through most of high school (save for around his closest friends) but since he’s moved to the west coast, he has really been able to grow into himself.

AKA he’s almost annoyingly outgoing now. He’ll befriend fucking anyone. 

Which means he knows everyone. Everywhere he goes, Aarav will run into someone he knows -- both a blessing and a curse. 

420 friendly 🍃

Pansexual king -- it’s the wine, not the label.

PINTEREST.  WANTED CONNECTIONS. 

Platonic Soulmate (0/1); – The love between these two runs real deep. I’d take a bullet for you deep. This could be a connection new or old. Bad Influence (0/1); -- These two are friends who constantly encourage each other to do bad things Co-Workers (0/?); – fellow teachers, school principal, guidance counsellors, social workers, etc.  Classmates (0/?); -- aarav was in college (UCLA, mostly) for a total of seven years, so along the way, he definitely made a friend or two.  Friends with Feelings (0/1); -- Either one or both have some kind of romantic feelings that often leaves the pair confused, and in awkward situations. Will they, won’t they? Who’s to say. Exes (0/?); -- These relationships could’ve ended on good or bad terms, either way, aarav most likely still holds a flame. He doesn’t know how to let things go. Once he likes someone, he likes them forever.  Roommate (0/1); -- While Aarav retains the lease on the house he lives in, he keeps the three bedroom home paid for with the help of a roomie. age / gender doesn’t matter, so long as they’re willing to put up with a big, dumb dog and Aarav leaving his shit everywhere. Sorry. He’s messy. Neighbours (0/?); -- This person could live next door, across the street, or just generally on Redcliff. Aarav isn’t the cleanest or the quietest neighbour, so the relationship could either be strained, or this person could be over at the Lewis house joining in on the fun!

full name: charlie gregory

age: 24

birth date: august 18th 1996

ethnicity: white

nationality: american

gender: non-binary, androgyne, still figuring things out

pronouns: she / they

orientation: bisexual

occupation: barista

charlie was born and raised in silver lake to one very loving parent, and one not-so loving. charlie adores their mother, and they’re really close. their father on the other hand wanted nothing to do with the small family unit and left when charlie was 10. from a young age charlie knew something wasn’t quite right, that they didn’t quite feel like a girl. for a long time, they thought they might be trans, however, with research, time and exploring, charlie found that on some days they felt more feminine, and on some days they felt more masculine. they are still trying to decide where they fit on the spectrum of gender, or if they fit on it at all. 

charlie has mild adhd, and a keen interest in diy and home decor and one day wants to be a home renovator. for now, they’re a barista. 

when charlie turned 18, after graduation they decided they wanted to travel, which helped them find themselves and uncover more of who they are as a person. they came back to silver lake a couple of years ago and charlie now lives in oasis apartments. 

Full name: Barbara Logan-Price. Nicknames: Barb, Barbie (she pretends to hate this one but she really doesn’t). Birthday: March 26 1988. Zodiac sign: Aries sun, cancer moon and gemini rising. MBTI: ESTJ. Temperament: Phlegmatic. Sexuality: Heterosexual. Marital status: Engaged to @jeremyfischr​. Occupation: Housewife/homemaker but she also helps her fiancé out with his business. She also sells really colorful leggings (and it’s totally not an MLM). Where to find her: the Farmers Market, the Golden Griddle diner, Cliff’s Edge, Prismatic Beauty Salon, Lotus.

full name: jeremy arnold fischer nickname(s): jer (only by his fiancée) birthday: june 15, 1976 zodiac: gemini sun, aquarius moon, aries rising mbti: estp-a - the entrepreneur  temperament: sanguine moral alignment: lawful evil height: 6′0 sexuality: heterosexual career: traveling antiques dealer education: high school diploma hometown: dallas, texas marital status: engaged to @barbaralogan  address: --- Silverwood Terrace frequented locations: silver lake farmers market, golden griddle diner, cliff’s edge, book nook, five by night

headcanons/personality/bg

his whole ass family is dead. the entire family tfyyguhj his mom, his dad, his two younger sisters. they all died in a house fire when he was 18 that jeremy started bc he wanted the insurance money, which he got. along with his inheritance!

never went to college, felt it was a waste of time and suspects that the money goes to the govt instead of the schools. anyway he believes himself to be plenty skilled without formal education

he’ll lure you in like a carnival barker to buy his antiques

this man never stops smiling! creepy toothy smile at all times

has a wild memory. will literally remember everything you’ve ever told him about yourself

truly truly follows his own moral code which he believes to be the correct moral code

.x Silverlake homie .x Resides in 113 Oasis Apartments (With his mom). .x Trader Joes Register Boy .x Appears scruffy .x Red eyes .x Rocks the tired look 24/7 .x Insomniac 

.x Heavy weed smoker .x Alcohol isn’t usually his vibe but he’ll drink it anyway .x Coffee addicted .x Coca Cola addicted.

.x Tends to put others before himself .x Too nice for his own good .x Finally over his ex, Kate. (We pray!)

connections: .x broski’s .x hook-ups .x family

BASIC INFO

Name: Nathan Bradley Birthday: February 19, 1991 Zodiac Sign: Pisces Eye Color: sectoral heterochromia. one is blue, the other is half blue-half brown Height: 5′11″ Sexual Orientation: Bisexual Hometown: London, England Education: Completed high school; currently taking online classes Mother: Annissa Bradley Father: Benjamin Bradley Siblings: a sister; Lyla Bradley, six years old

TRIGGERS: drug tw NATHAN’S LIFE

He was born into a broken family in London, England, on February 19, 1991. His mother, Annissa, worked at a convenience store and his father, Benjamin, did construction work around the city.

Mornings before school for Nathan were unpredictable. It was either his mother in a great mood, sober, fixing him his lunch in a paper bag or her passed out on the couch, his father sitting silently across the dining room table having breakfast with him before hurrying him off to school.

And nights were unpredictable. Annissa would sometimes pass out from drugs and Nathan would spend much of the night taking care of her.

Nathan’s grades dropped, but he was still able to keep them up enough to keep going throughout each grade.

Nathan’s parents separated when he was fourteen, but didn’t split up completely. They were addicted to each other.

When a relative in LA died and left a house in the will, Benjamin Bradley moved them practically overnight for a “fresh start.”

Nathan moved out when he was eighteen and has been working a few odd jobs but his most long term one, Peachtree Dispensary, he’s been working since it opened.

Nathan was addicted to cocaine for half of a year, but managed to pull himself out of it. He now only smokes marijuana and drinks alcohol, but those days haunt him.

He has a dog and exercises regularly.

Although he is impulsive, broody, and has a dark side, he is also friendly, adventurous, and funny.

He takes general classes online and is thinking about what he wants to do when he graduates and after he leaves Peachtree Dispensary.

first off, hugo from europe and new in town and knows exactly one (1) person in LA. but he really likes making friends and meeting new people, so it’s fine

he is german and italian (heavily by way of france) and he is fluent in four languages and speaks english with an english/UK accent 

he has three sisters who are scattered about the world and he loves all of them very much but they are all VERY different - phrase heard very often from him: yeah cool my sister is into that

has a decent relationship with his dad but they are veryyy different. has a rock relationship with his mom but is very much like her (he admits with chagrin)

L O V E S to travel. spent some time after leaving school traveling and couch surfing. it’s how he got into photography. he’s published a coffee table book of photography from that time. nowadays he does whatever freelance work he can to get by - he’s been fortunate enough to be able to get a few magazines regularly purchase his work

he is in LA because he actually agreed to participate in a collection piece for a gallery - he has usually balked at the idea because he pretends to not be pretentious (spoiler alert: he lowkey is pretentious), but it was an exciting project he couldn’t pass up - plus it is stable income for nine months so there’s that

totally the creative type and 1000% here for the aesthetic~

book nerd, especially philosophy. he’s the guy who will spend hours in coffee shops discussing humanism, political theory, the meaning of life, etc etc etc. he is also very well read thanks to his oldest sister who basically taught him everything he knows

hugo is a mega minimalist - legit his apartment has a couch, a bed, and a tiny kitchen table and barely anything else. if he can’t fit it in two boxes and a duffle bag, he doesn’t need it. 

amazing cook, but it’s rare for him to show off his skills to other people. someone has to be very close to him for him to cook for you.

but he will make you a cup of coffee that will change your life

doesn’t like small talk, but he is extroverted and really likes meeting new people and getting to know them. he’s the kind of guy who will never forget an old friend, and regularly skypes with his friends from across the world

hugo is not really arrogant or a narcissist, but he can come across that way. he’s working on it. tbh he’s the guy who would do anything for anybody, you just gotta get past the tough exterior

but also he’s a little bit of an asshole, so you can’t hang unless you can take some dry humor and offhanded sarcasm at any point