Tannaleah’s Comments (group member since Jan 14, 2017)

Tannaleah’s comments from the Macon Falls Academy RP group.

"Hey Tay." Chase said as his sister walked down the hall toward him in the kitchen. "You have a good time today? It's pretty hot, I wish you would have taken the car." He was referring to his Honda Civic he'd offered Taya earlier before he'd left for work. She declined due to the fact that she didn't have a license, and he left it at that.


Despite the fact that he'd known Taya had gotten high last night with some kids behind the diner, then lied to him about it, he'd given her two hundred bucks to start buying new clothes with. Their father, whom had overdosed recently and went to rehab, never worked to support Taya, and she'd had to get a part time job when she was fifteen to pay rent for their shitty apartment- which meant she'd been wearing clothes that were either very old and worn out, of some rare nice finds from thrift stores.


And since Taya had moved here to Ballaster Bay to live with Chase, she would need some new clothes to fit in. Almost everyone here was rich, and even though he knew Taya would never wear anything preppy or smart looking, he figured some new ripped jeans or halter tops would at least make her look like she wasn't poor anymore.


"It was fine, Chase, no worries." She said, putting her bag up on the island to show her brother her haul. She took out a few shirts and a pair of leggings.


"That's all you got?" Chase asked, his brows furrowed. "Did you spend all your money?"


"No." Taya laughed and handed him the extra hundred and twenty dollars she had left over. "Here."


"No, Taya." Chase closed his eyes and gave a smile. "You were supposed to spend it all. You need more than some lounge wear."


"I don't like to feel like I'm wasting money, Chase. You work hard for that."


"Tay, it's the least I can do. I'm your guardian now, and it's time for you to get something nice for yourself. I only gave you that money for something to do today while I was gone. I'm taking you shopping tomorrow before you start school on Monday. Oh, and here." He walked to the closet in the hall and took out a couple of Doc Martens boxes. "These are for you."


Taya smiled and opened the boxes at the island in the kitchen. "Mary Janes?" She asked, taking out the pair with bows. "Chase, you didn't have to get me these." The shoes were pretty expensive, and Chase had known she'd wanted some for a while now.


"See, the thing is... I kinda did..."


"What do you mean...?"


"Macon Falls Academy kind of requires shoes that look like this." He said, bracing for the anger. "It's part of the uniform."


"Uniform?" She demanded, setting the shoes back down.


"I may have forged some essays "from you" and sent them to Macon Falls to see if you could get a scholarship..."


Taya only stared in disbelief.


"Surpriiiiise! You diiiiid! Full ride to Macon Falls Academy. They even offered boarding (dorms), but that's unnecessary since you live here."


"Macon Falls is a private school. You're sticking me in a private school with a bunch of stuck up, arrogant rich kids? What, do they not have a public high school in Ballaster?"


"I want you to have the best education possible. And the public school here sucks." Chase explained, hoping this wouldn't damage his fragile relationship with his little sister.





It was silent for a few long moments while Taya let it sink in that she was going to private school. "I got a job today. Well, it's official tomorrow, but still."


"Whoa whoa whoa, you did what now?" He asked, astonished. She was so hard working and head strong that her first week here she went out and got herself a job?


"Yeah, at that shop by the pier on main street. Seaside Souvenirs. The owner's name is Nina, she's a total hippie. We really hit it off and I asked for an application. She basically told me the job was mine."


"Taya, that's great that you're so hard working and everything, but I don't think you're going to have time with Macon Falls. You're going to have to work really hard to keep up with the curriculum, and they require you to play a sport, and we're probably going to need to get you an after school tutor..."


Taya's face fell and she was visibly disappointed. She let out a small sigh and tried not to show how bad that bummed her out.


"It's fine. Maybe...just on the weekends then? For some pocket money?" She could tell Chase was considering the idea, "I bet it'll look good on college applications."


Chase let out a big sigh, defeated. "Okay. You can work there on the weekends. But we are getting you a license, ok? Within the next few months, because I know you're probably gonna be really busy soon, and so will I."


"Does this mean you're teaching me how to drive?" Taya asked, intrigued.


"It does."


Taya let out an uncharacteristic squeal and hugged her brother. The two spent the rest of the night hanging out and watching movies, neither mentioning to each other the more... Secretive parts of their days.
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Taya rolled out of bed on Monday morning to the sound of her alarm clock roaring with a crummy pop song they played way too much. She ripped the cord out of the wall and stood up to face her balcony. As she opened the french doors to step outside, the weirdness hit her once again. How in the hell could a mechanic afford a place like this? It was worth at least one million, and he acted as if it was just handed to him. She'd find out the truth at some point. But right now she had to get dressed for school.


Taya was never one to shower in the morning, being that her hair was so thick it took too long to dry. She did her usual glam makeup and decided on the uniform skirt, a white short sleeved blouse, some of her own lace patterned tights, and the plain Mary Janes. Over that outfit went a studded black cardigan and her denim school bag. She looked in the mirror, deciding she needed something extra... After strapping on two chokers, she left her room to meet Chase downstairs in the kitchen. It was turning into their usual hangout. They both loved food, and that's sort of where they migrated to. It just kind of worked.


"Good morning queen of the goths." Chase greeted her with a to-go cup of coffee.


"I'm actually grunge, but thanks for trying." She replied, taking a sip of the life elixir.


"So big day. Are you excited?"


"Noooot really."


"Aww, how come?"


"I'm going to be locked in a brick dungeon with snobby pretentious rich people for eight hours. I don't have to be excited."


"You'll learn to love it, Taya. And if you really hate it that much, you can go to public school next semester."


Taya sighed and took a few bites of a banana, hoping some food would make her feel less awful. "Have you talked to them about my hair?"


"I made a case about how dad helped you dye it before you had to ditch him. Yatta yatta yatta, trauma. Blah blah blah, sob story. They bought it. You're good to go."


"Welp. At least that's some good news."


"Alright grumpy, let's get you to school. Go hop in the truck and I'll be out in a second."


Taya took the keys from his hand and left the house, not bothering to say anything extra. She unlocked the doors with the remote and got in the huge, fancy truck, immediately sticking the key in the ignition so she could heat it up. As she waited, she decided to set her bag in the seat behind her. When she did, she heard a clank. Turning around to see what had broken, she realized the noise was a hand gun falling onto a shot gun on the floor.


Chase was coming out of the house now, and Taya snatched up her bag into her lap, quickly playing the innocent card as if she hadn't seen a single thing out of the ordinary.


"You ready to go?"


"Yup. let's hit the road."


Taya said nothing more aloud, but as Chase pulled out of the driveway, she thought to herself, "Not one, but two guns. Something is totally going on here. And knowing this town, it's probably not good."

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO WRITE AT LEAST 6 SENTENCES IN EACH POST

ADORABLE!

Name: Nina Cromwell

Age: 42


Appearance (looks):
-hair: Dark brown/ auburn.
-body type: Slim.
-eyes: A gray/brown color.
-height: 5'6
-special features (scars, tattoos, piercings, etc.): Ears pierced many times. A tattoo on the back of her neck of a faded dark green sun.


Short Bio: Nina moved to Ballaster Bay in the early 2000s where she opened up a shop called Seaside Souvenirs. She's had it ever since, and it is a popular stop among tourists and locals looking to purchase beach toys, etc. She is a total hippie and smokes weed a lot. She sells herbal remedies and loves to spend time in her gardens. She has ties to the drug ring and pretty much knows everything about everyone in Ballaster Bay. She has no kids, and has no family nearby.


Picture of your character:

Name: Chase Ezra Overman

Age: 23

Appearance (looks):
-hair: Curly and light brown/goldish.
-body type: Athletic/Average.
-eyes: Golden brown like Taya's.
-height: 6'2
-special features (scars, tattoos, piercings, etc.): Tattoos on his arms and back, rough hands from his work as a mechanic. No piercings.


Short Bio: Chase is Taya's older brother. He left her with their father when Taya was 13, and he moved to Ballaster Bay for reasons unknown. He went to school to be a mechanic, and he now co owns a shop with his best friend Tony. Taya moved up to live with him two weeks ago, and he put her in Macon Falls Academy by forging letters from her and getting a full ride scholarship. From Sacramento, California. Not rich, earns a mechanic's salary.


Picture of your character:

Name: Hunter Reed

Age: 19

Grade (if in school): Senior (12th grade)

(if in school) Macon Falls Elementary/Middle/ or High?: High

Appearance (looks):
-hair: Black, stylishly messy.
-body type: Athletic/Average.
-eyes: Green.
-height: 6 foot even.
-special features (scars, tattoos, piercings, etc.): Lots of scars on his hands and arms, scars on his back and stomach. Tattoos all over. No piercings.


Short Bio: Hunter has lived in Ballaster Bay most of his life. He grew up middle class, and now lives alone by the water in the north end of town. He payed his own tuition and has been going to Macon Falls Academy since he was 16. He has a lot of secrets, and everyone just assumes he has money because his parents are wealthy. He sells weed to people around town and the kids at school, but he's not really good buddies with anyone. Somewhat of a loner.



IF YOUR CHARACTER IS A STUDENT:

Do they live in the dorms or does their family live in town?: He lives on his own in town.

If they do live in the dorms, what is their roommate like? Do they pay extra to have their own room?: He doesn't live in a dorm.

Classes: TBD

If old enough, do they have a car? What kind of car?: He has several cars. A 2016 black Escalade, a 2016 Sierra Denali truck, and a 2014 Stingray Corvette.

Wealthy or scholarship? (there are only four scholarship kids including my character): Paid his own way into the school.



Picture of your character:

Name: Taya Mae Overman

Age: 16

Grade (if in school): Junior (11th grade)

(if in school) Macon Falls Elementary/Middle/ or High?: High

Appearance (looks):
-hair: medium length purple hair
-body type: slim- thick
-eyes: golden brown
-height: 5'4
-special features (scars, tattoos, piercings, etc.): ears pierced six times each, three lobe, three cartilage


Short Bio: Taya just moved to Ballaster Bay with her older brother Chase. She doesn't know how he affords such nice things (like his fancy house and truck) on his mechanic's salary, but she tries not to think about it. She got a scholarship to go to Macon Falls Academy for the two years she has left of high school. She struggles with the new curriculum at the fancy private school, but she ends up getting a tutor since Chase wants her to have the best education possible.


IF YOUR CHARACTER IS A STUDENT:

Do they live in the dorms or does their family live in town?: She and her brother live in town next to Buller Park.

What is their roommate like? Do they have their own room?: No roommates, she lives with her brother.

Classes: TBD

If old enough, do they have a car? What kind of car?: No car yet.

Wealthy or scholarship? (there are only four scholarship kids including my character): Scholarship.



Picture of your character:

Please make sure to work together in the story to make the characters interact and make the story flow well. Thank you!

You can have as many characters as you know you can keep up with.

please copy and paste your CHARACTER SHEET:



Name:

Age:

Grade (if in school):

(if in school) Macon Falls Elementary/Middle/ or High?:

Appearance (looks):
-hair:
-body type:
-eyes:
-height:
-special features (scars, tattoos, piercings, etc.):


Short Bio: (who are they? Where are they from? Are they wealthy? Family? Friends? Siblings? Are they in school? If so, how do they do in school? Any ties to the drug rings? Etc.)



IF YOUR CHARACTER IS A STUDENT:

Do they live in the dorms or does their family live in town?:

If they do live in the dorms, what is their roommate like? Do they pay extra to have their own room?:

Classes:

If old enough, do they have a car? What kind of car?

Wealthy or scholarship? (there are only four scholarship kids including my character):



Picture of your character:

Girls' Uniforms:

options:









^no hat.



Boys' Uniform:





^ but black or khaki pants instead of gray. & tartan green/navy ties.

Pictures of Macon Falls Academy's Middle School:

















Girls' Uniform:





Boys' Uniform:

Student population:

High School campus:
3,000 students.


Middle School campus:
1,000 students.


Elementary School campus:
1,500 students.

The school is brand new, rebuilt in 2016.

Mascot: Macon Falls Rams

There are dorms for each school off campus for those students who do not live in town.

School Tuition is:
$7,000 a year for grades Kindergarten- 5th
$12,000 a year for grades 6th- 8th
$18,000 a year for grades 9th- 12th

Dorm costs per year are:
$9,000 for every grade.


Food packages (breakfast, lunch, dinner, access to free food in the food court)
$4,000 per year for every grade.


Parking in the lot at the high school campus:
$2,000 per year.


There are different uniforms for every school, but they are always dark green/ navy blue/ black/ & white.



High School Rules:


Girls' Uniforms-

~Shirts must be buttoned up all the way at all times. Ties are optional.
~Skirts must me no shorter than 4 inches above the knee. No rolling skirts up.
~Black, white, navy or dark green socks must be worn every day.
~Logos or trademarks may only be one inch by one inch in size. Anything larger is prohibited.
~Students may not have exotic colors in their hair. Students may only have natural colors.
~Students may not wear more than five pieces of jewelry at once.
~Drug and violence references or promotion is prohibited.
~All blouses/ shirts must have a collar and must be approved by the Dean.
~Shoes must be clean and tidy. No open toed shoes.



Boys' Uniforms:

~Shirts must have collar and must be tucked in at all times.
~Pants must be school color and students must wear a brown or black school issued belt with pants at all times.
~Socks must be school colors.
~Shoes must be clean and tidy. No open toed shoes.
~Logos or trademarks may only be one inch by one inch in size. Anything larger is prohibited.

Dress Code Violations:
There are two types of dress code violations.

Level II offenses include inappropriate shirt or pants. Level I offenses require an automatic referral to the office.

Level I offenses include shirts un-tucked, belts, shoes untied, or other grooming restrictions. These offenses must be handled by the classroom teacher by following classroom management procedures.




~Fighting is prohibited.
~Leaving campus without permission is prohibited.
~Drugs, alcohol, weapons, etc. are all prohibited.
~Animals are prohibited on campus.
~PDA is prohibited. Hug and release.
~Wearing casual clothes, except on casual days is prohibited.
~blah blah blah usual school rules.




Same rules for the elementary and middle school campuses.

Theater:





Main Entrance to the School:





Cafe:





Stairs Overlooking the Football Field:

Inside the high school building:


Classrooms:
















Home Ec. (foods class/ cooking class) :





Woodshop:




Gym/ Fitness:

Entrance:




Equipment:



Gym and walking track:





News Room:

Pictures of the high school building:

An aerial view:





The courtyard:

- Make sure to use proper grammar and spelling.

- No OP characters.

- No writing for other members' characters.

- All characters must be approved before they are used in the story.

- Do not make any big changes to the story unless they are approved by a mod first.

- No magic.

- Try to make the story flow.

- Comment your favorite color in the "special features" category of your character sheet so I know you read the rules.