let the {sun} rain down [D3 Bootleggers]

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So, the young lady pictured above is the one, the only, Miss Lakishme "Laki" Tempus. She's an eighteen year old watchmaker's daughter/amateur inventor/steampunk princess from D3, and she needs YOU to help complete her plot.

So, Laki's father is an expert watchmaker and quite brilliant, but he's one of those absentminded-genius-types that's rather oblivious to everything going on around him, which obviously makes it easy for his little girl to get into all kinds of mischief. Mischief like teaming up with one of the district's bad boys to run moonshine under the nose of the Law and have the cellar of the clock shop function as a speakeasy during off hours. And every good bootlegger needs a crew, right?

So here's the skinny, folks. I need the following characters:

PARTNER - MALE - 18-21 YEARS OLD - FC

This is Laki's partner in crime. He makes the moonshine at a remote secret location and smuggles it into the shop under cover of darkness, and the two of them split the profits made from the sales/speakeasy. Clever, witty, charming, Artful Dodger-type fellow. I'm hoping that he and Laki will have some sort of (b)romance going on at some point. I'd love for them to be a Bonnie and Clyde of sorts.

PEACEKEEPER - MALE OR FEMALE - 20-30 YEARS OLD - FC

Every illegal operation needs a man or woman on the inside, right? Laki and her partner pay off this Peacekeeper handsomely (and throw in some free moonshine at that) to keep the Law off their backs. Greedy, corrupt, and obviously a drunk. Grew up on the wrong side of the law, so has a soft spot for the young hooligans and their cause. Whoever gets this could have all sorts of fun with it.

RUNNER - MALE OR FEMALE - 14-18 YEARS OLD - FC

Runs "special deliveries" from the shop to the clients who pay extra to not have to risk picking up the goods themselves. Fast, wily, thinks quickly on their feet. Perhaps a reformed (or not so reformed) pickpocket? Knows how to dart in, out of, and around every shadow in the district.

LOOKOUT - MALE OR FEMALE - 12-15 YEARS OLD - FC

Rough-and-tumble street rat that wants to be in on the action and pesters Laki and her partner until they let him/her have a position that keeps them out of the way and out of trouble (for the most part). Patrols the entrance when the speakeasy is open, monitors who goes in and out, asks for the password at the door, and alerts the proprietors if something is amiss. Tough, acts bigger than they are, likes to pretend that their position gives them lots of authority. Basically the bratty little sibling of the group.

MUSCLE - MALE OR FEMALE - 16-20 YEARS OLD - FC - [NETTIE]

Acts as a bouncer for the speakeasy, throws out anyone who gets to drunk/rowdy/loud. I personally think it would be funny if the "muscle" was a skinny little girl who's somehow wicked knowledgeable in the marshal arts or something, but whatever. Quiet type, but when they say something it's usually very deep and profound. Or, you know, their battle cry when they're beating up ALL THE THINGS.

AND OF COURSE ALL DEM SPEAKEASY PATRONS

So yeah. If you want in on this, just leave me a little post here. Tell me who you want and some specific ideas you have for the character. You can be as detailed as you want! Give me names, quirks, snippets of history, whatever! This will be an auditioned plot, so don't be afraid to cast your lot in for a character you want even if someone else wants it too! The part will go to the best writer!

[gamemaker kelsier]

Adele Wingfoot Perdue for Runner!

Adele is a born and raised wanderer, and since she's also an orphan she has definitely had to work hard to survive. She's excellent at stealth, Wingfoot is a nickname because of her ability to move with little noise Anywhere. She doesn't balk at any run because she's used to crossing large expanses of distance. She has a bit of a sticky hand problem, but she hasn't been caught, yet. Adele doesn't really believe in the word "illegal." To her, everything that she can touch and take becomes her free of charge. She has a bit of a thing for teasing the lookout, and likes to find different ways to sneak past. She's got a whole in her that's always been there, and she's always trying to fill it up with something new. She's been known to purchase a drop of moonshine every now and then, and she likes to entertain on her violin. Faceclaim is Allison Harvard.

[Sherlock is real.]

TANK (Josephine Riker) for runner!

Tank is a natural thief. As a result of her ability to lurk in the shadows, she was gone unnoticed by the population for the decade and a half she has been alive. Her body, thin and tall, has given Tank the skill to slip easily through crowds, remaining anonymous. This gives Tank plenty of time, and room, to slip her hand into a pocket or two, though she usually only does this to find the odd match or lighter. Due to her inability to sustain a proper conversation, any encounter with another human is quick and painless, which Tank has learned through her weed transactions. Tank isn't bothered by reasons or excuses, as long as she's paid and can afford her daily pack of smokes.

[skylarversion2]

Seepie would be a good runner, I feel. (Please excuse the bio, by the way, she was more of an "Oh,ConciseBioDay?Thatlooksfun.Createabout5charactersandcallitaday.") The History doesn't mention nor does the personality - because I didn't plan on her doing this - but she's a hardened thief. Bold faced, filthy handed thief. She needs some way to escape the dread of the recent death of her Grandma (which was her only family left), and I figure that could come into play a bit. While making a mission or something she'd get caught up on something that reminds her of when poor g-ma was alive.

Sooooo yah! She's a bit strung out on morphling too, doesn't realize that all her depression is over the death, I think if she were to be a part of this, she'd liven up a bit. ^^

[Baby Wessex d9b [earthling]]

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So I'm basically here to say you are made of win and I wish I had more time <3[/size][/ul]

[shrimp]

I agree with bisabuela

[pika]

Océane Leah Doverspice for Lookout!
She's still a WIP but I have her all planned out in my head

Very pretty girl, or so she thinks. She's very arrogant, very bold, very narcissistic and very uncaring of other people's feelings. The only friends she has are the ones that can deal with her attitude. She feels as though she's a queen when she accomplishes a small, simple task, and often gloats for much longer than is necessary. Despite her attitude flaws, she is very swift and sneaky, and knows how to spread news and rumours in an instant. She can handle herself, and knows how to throw a couple punches around if needed. She's a trash-talker. If you can handle her bad attitude and her snide comments, you might actually find yourself a good friend.

[Mary]

Name: I'll figure that out later. Let's call him HE/HIM/ETC. for the time being
Title: Partner
Basic description:

He's essentially a man who looks approximately twenty-two. However, he's only twenty. Mysterious, brooding, disguised? Those are simple attributes that the general populous associates with him. He is quite attractive, after all, he does have to be charming, no? What would a charming man be without his gorgeous looks? Well, perhaps gorgeous wouldn't be the correct word. Attractive, yes, but gorgeous? Maybe not. To a degree, but most of his charm and his winning smile make up for what he lacks. Oh yes, his eyes, those vivid eyes. Maybe he isn't gorgeous, but his eyes certainly are. Most people can easily be entranced by his eyes. Smooth talking man with gorgeous eyes. What could go wrong?

Clothing: He's known for wearing some of the better clothes and having a finer, sharper taste for life. However, his style is quite... ordinary, comparatively to that of other citizens.

A Snippet for Personality:

At times, people wonder if he is bipolar. He can be both cunning and charming, as well as manipulative and cold. Interesting, no? He's got a bit of a temper, but no matter. He's the kind of the actors. He can pull his angry grimace into a dazzling grin, if it is called for. All in all, he's quite the soul. As manipulative as he is, he does have a heart, somewhere.

Quirks: He likes hugging Laki, he enjoys playing with her hair, and he likes sitting on roofs. He enjoys nature, but only to a degree. He likes cleaning (dear god don't tell anyone), and he's skilled in the art of sketching.

A Little Post:

A few drops of sweat formed along his brow line. They beaded, collecting and eventually, drip, drip, dripping onto the floor. The cold, stone floor that held one of District Three's more important secrets, or so he liked to think. HE was quite the unique person. His father's mother knew how to create this beautiful concoction. Of course, his father frowned upon the creation of illegal substances. This certainly didn't stop HIS grandmama from teaching him the art of creation. Of course, he only relied on himself for the fabrication of this... staple. This... necessity. It gave both himself and his dear partner in crime, quite literally might I add, the resources to live. It was their main crop, so to speak.

Dear god was it cold. HE wasn't too sure if it was simply the weather or that PEACEKEEPER'S NAME had warned him about the arrival of new forces. However, his beauty could not wait. He needed to finish the batch that specific day, or else it would spoil, and spoiled moonshine was certainly... bad. It was a waste, a disgusting thing. HE could not let that happen. Besides, obtaining the fundamental materials was quite the work. Ethanol didn't come by the tub, but in specially marked bottles, only sold to certain people. Of course, HE had some ties and procuring ethanol and various other ingreedients wasn't too terribly difficult.

A soft knock came at the door, just as he was about to test the liquid. The only problem was that this knock was not a coded knock, but a rapid rapping of knuckles. Cursing below his breath, HE covered the station and placed various other bottles of medicines on the top. Once the mountain dew was concealed, he calmly made his way to the door. He creaked it open, only to mutter, "And who might it be at this ungodly hour?" The only light he previously had on was the candle light. Although district three had much finer accommodations than, say, district eleven, candle light was the best for this kind of process. It was dim, but not too dim to the point of blindness, just strain. However, it was something that HE had gotten used to by now.

The unknown man gruffly mumbled a name and the word, peacekeeper. Cursing again, only in his mind, HE opened the door a tad more an painted a small smile. With sparkling eyes, he gestured for the man to enter the home. "What brings you here, sir?" He asked with great gratitude in his voice, almost as if he thought that the poor arrival of the man was an honor. "I do say, however, my home is quite the messy little abode. Pardon, sir." He said, nodding and grinning. It was quite clear that the little man was becoming overwhelmed with HIS charming attitude, something unexpected for someone who was disturbed in the wee hours of the morning.

The man spoke of neighborly complaints, that obnoxious sounds were being emitted from that very home. Confused, or well, seemingly so, HE sighed softly and looked down. "I do apologize, good sir. You see, ever since my brother was killed during the fifty-seventh hunger games, I've had nightmares. My other siblings, being taken away, brutally murdered, and..." he went on, describing in gory detail as his imagination carefully transmitted the image from HIS mind to the peacekeeper's.

(Well, that's only like.... a piece of a post, but it would be in this guy's character. I actually have to eat xD So, I'll just end it here.)

Possible Plot Ideas:

1. Unrequited Love
- So, what would happen is one would fall in love with the other, but the other would not do as such. Blahblahblah cute stuff, either they'd both fall OR the "fallen" (?) would settle for like best friend kinda thing.
2. Sibling Rivalry
- Much like siblings, no love included (save for siblings stuff). Often people insinuate more, but both deny it. They'll eventually use their rivalry to make progress on their little thingy (xD) and yeah. Kinda boring.
3. The Real Deal
- I really like this one. It's like major plottage in my head. (What can I say? I love romance ;D) So, like, one would fall first, but then the other (Prolly Laki) would take more time. Former would be like "MUST BE KIND. MUST BE FRIEND" and stuff, and then second realizes s/he likes other. Obviously, they'll believe that fallen does not like them, and perhaps a third party could get involved and play matchmaker, leading to several failed attempts. Then, one starry night (or whatever), they can be like all alone or walking or something cute and be like "FINE. I LIKE YOU. THERE." And then that person starts to walk away (I feel like either way would work)
-- (If it's the girl) She walks, he grabs her and kisses her and stuff and everybody's like "OHMYGOD, AWW."
-- (If it's the boy) He walks, she jumps on him/tackles him <3 and yeah.
4. I like this one a lot, too.
- I can expand on DUDE being all cold-hearted. Stick some depressing stuff in his history, all that jazz and she can like slowly "melt his ice heart". OKAY. I LIKE CUTE THINGS. THERE. <3

OKAY. I'M A LOSER. IT'S DECIDED. XD
And, if you don't pick me. I better be doing some kind of cute plote (like number three) with you <3

[cameron]

Pilot Brennan for Partner. He's depressed ever since his only friend, Gage Cooper, died in the Hunger Games and he'd definitely be willing to lean into the darkness. He's shucking delicious and every girl wants a piece of him, and he supplies.. though I believe he's gay. He's just hiding that fact about him xD

So yes, Pilot for Partner.

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All right, I'm going to start writing up sample posts to send out to you guys, you should have them here in about a week or so. Just reply to the post as the character you have in mind, and I'll choose from the posts I get.

Unfortunately, there are a lot of really nice roles that people haven't signed up for yet. So far, I only have Runner, Lookout, and Partner possibilities. So, if you're at all interested in those three parts and haven't signed up yet, DO SO NOW, before I send out the sample posts!

K, thanks ^^

[Mary]

Can I sign up for multiple things? If so, I sign up for Muscle. I want to have one of those cute little girls who can kick anybody's butt xD (Like, if I don't "get" partner... kind of thing?) I'd like... keep one and relinquish the other (duh xD)

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That's perfectly fine, Mary ^^ I'll make sure to send you the sample posts for both parts!

Also, KEEP SIGNING UP FOR PARTS, GUYS.

[Mary]

Thanks so much! :)

[nettle]

-raises hand-

I would um, love to be a part of this. I'm creating a new charrie. Her name is Joule Van Casper and I'd be really happy to RP her as maybe The Muscle, or even just a Patron (18 year old patron lol). I love the idea very much and I'll have Joule done ASAP. Hope to hear from you [:

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LET'S GET THIS PARTY STARTED.

So, South is really lazy and didn't want to write posts In an effort to get the plot moving a little faster, I'm going to just give prompts for your audition posts. Write a full-length post on the prompt with your character/character concept and PM it to me ASAP. IF YOU ARE APPLYING FOR MORE THAN ONE ROLE, YOU MUST WRITE THE PROMPT FOR EACH ROLE YOU ARE INTERESTED IN.

PARTNER.

He's on his way to deliver a shipment in the dead of night. Laki isn't waiting for him in the shop, so he climbs through her bedroom window to see what's up. Feel free to powerplay Laki all you want. Write it as if you were writing a oneshot. The more awesome (b)romantic stuff, the better!

PEACEKEEPER.

He/she bursts into the speakeasy in the middle of peak business hours to warn Laki and her partner that there's a batallion of Peacekeepers coming to raid the place. Have fun with it, really examine their emotional motivations.

RUNNER.

He/she is talking to Laki and picking up a delivery to run to one of the District's most influential clients. Write out them running through the streets in the dead of night and such. Show me how stealthy they can be!

LOOKOUT.

He/she is getting snarky with a potential patron that they think looks like bad news, arguing over letting them in because they don't have the password. This is so I can see how bratty they can be!

MUSCLE.

Write them throwing out a patron who got a little too rowdy. Expand upon their utter badassery.

So, write up your posts and PM to me ASAP. Make sure you make them the best quality you can! A lot of you have some stiff competition! Make sure you put "D3 Bootleggers - (the role your post is for)" as the subject title.

Have fun, kids!