D5 ♥ Sycamore House

[florentine, d4b ❁]

An orphan's curse would drag to hell, a spirit from on high; but oh! more horrible than that, is a curse in a dead man's eye!
Samuel Taylor Coleridge

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SYCAMORE HOUSE

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Right in the corner of District Five, nestled up near the electrified fence, there is a building. It is derelict and tumbling down, so much so that at first glance you would assume that the house hadn't been inhabited since the industry change. Certainly no changes or repairs have been made to the house since long before then - not since Miss Aggie lost her mind, anyhow. Despite the houses unkempt and battered appearance, there are signs of life if you look close enough. A precarious sandcastle built up in a small patch of sand on the grass. A rusty and broken bike left on the lawn. A pair of small pink wellington boots by the door. Words written in the dust on the windows. All signs that maybe somebody lives there after all. There is a carved board out the front of the house - as dismal and worn out as the place around it. If you run your finger over it, however, you can still make out the words engraved in the wood. Sycamore House. A house of misplaced and abandoned children. A home. An orphanage. A place where the unwanted citizens of District Five live. A place where they always have, ever since the uprisings.

Miss Aggie was appointed to care for the orphans sixty years ago. She's eighty now, and her mind went a while back. She stopped fixing things, she stopped tucking in the children and reading them stories. She stopped making sure that each of her charges where safe and well. For sure, she cared for them, but the poor old lady could no longer care for herself, never mind a troupe of young homeless orphans. The Capitol, however, aren't prepared to fund a second carer while Miss Aggie still lives. After all, nobody cares for the children - that is why they are orphans - so there is nobody left to insist upon the change. The unwanted minors of Five all live together, caring for each other as though they where truly family after all.


Thank you to Windy, Zoe and Wonder for their help with the plottage. Anybody who signs up must be prepared to participate in a lot of planned threads, scheduled events and sibling angst. These threads may or may not include floods, fires, relationships, fights and other unfortunate events.

Disclaimer: This plot was not intended to eliminate or ignore the existence of any other characters or orphanages on the site. It is purely for the entertainment purposes to those who are involved. Sycamore house is not the only orphanage in Panem or District Five nor does it claim to take in every orphaned child in the District.

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CHARACTERS

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Edgar [17] [reserved for Che1sey]
A boy who figures that he 'has nothing to loose, so what the heck', Edgar was abandoned on the doorstep just hours after being born. He doesn't know whether his parents left him there for financial or other reasons, but he knows he never wants to see them again. He struggles a little with trust, and often comes across as a jerk to everyone except Laila, who he treats like a little sister. As the eldest of the children, he has been forced into a father-figure like role, although he is not the most responsible of sixteen year olds. Edgar gets himself into fights often, generally over the other residents of the home. Deep down he is kind hearted and brave, although that is incredibly deep indeed. To most he is seen as arrogant and defensive.
Face-claim:
Biography:

Lilith [17] [reserved for Stare]
Lilith, although young, is the mother of the group. She is seen by each and every one of the children as the stability in their lives; she always knows what to do; she is always there for them when times get tough. She is strong and fierce - a warrior with a heart of gold. Inside, however, Lilith is falling apart piece by piece, going slowly crazy with the responsibility of the others and the weight of her unfortunate past on her shoulders. She is afraid to open up or talk about how she feels for she is sure that if she pushes down her turmoil for long enough, it will leave her alone. Of course, this is not the case. Lilith's parents where killed when she was ten years old while trying to sneak out of the District. She was spared, although she often wishes she was killed, too.
Lilith is barely ever seen without the baby, Ara, on her hip.
Face-claim:
Biography:

Arwen [16] [reserved for Clover]
Arwen is ruthless and Arwen is tough. The way she has found of shutting out her problems is not only pretending they didn't happen - but making out that even if they did, she couldn't care less. She is snarky and sarcastic, and quick to defend herself. Prone to flying into fits of ruthless rage, Arwen is, deep down, glad that each member of the house is so accepting of her ways. The girl prefers to be alone, stating that she doesn't like people. The kids sometimes remind her of her smaller sisters and brothers, each of which died when a flu took hold of their household, killing each of them and their parents. Arwen was the unlucky survivor, orphaned at thirteen.
Face-claim:
Biography:

Silas [15][reserved for Zoe]
Silas is the only person who is able to calm Arwen when she is in one of her rages - and in return she tolerates him. He is quiet and firm, and although he seems shy there is an undoubtable power behind his soft words. It is not that she is scared of him, but they have a kind of mutual respect and liking for each other that has slowly resulted in a friendship. He is dark and gloomy, however, and generally avoided by anyone other than his 'family'. Silas never speaks of his past, but if he where to he would tell of his mother dying when he was born, and living with his grandmother until she too died. He moved into the home at the age of thirteen.

Ruth [14] [reserved for Cait]
Ruth is a quiet girl with big dreams and a shy demeanour. Often overlooked by her peers, the younger twin resents her protective brother, although she loves him very much at the same time. The twins lived with an abusive father for many years until they where removed from his care. Ruth loves reading and drawing, and wishes to one day be seen as an individual rather than simply a twin. I would be interested to see the road that the twins relationship takes, and how she works through her shyness. She is interested in art and fashion.
Face-claim: Le Hoang Bao Tran
Biography:

Blaire[14] [reserved for Arx]
Blaire is good willed, however he is overly protective of his twin, Ruth. He doesn't like her to have friends other than him - not because he is greedy or cruel but because he doesn't want her to be hurt. He has a general distrust for humans after abuse he suffered up until the age of nine when he came to the home. He spend most of his time with his sister, although he is more outgoing and sporty than she is. In a social setting he is the one of the two that you would notice.

Septimus [13] [reserved for Wonder]
Septimus is hyperactive and loud, with a fondness for explosives, although he only ever sees such things on the television he had at his mothers home. He enjoys setting pranks for the other members of the house, and is, on the outside, cheery and playful. His mother was often neglectful of him when he was younger, wishing that she had had a daughter rather than such a boisterous son. When he was eight, she fell pregnant with his baby sister and abandoned him, and he came into Miss Aggie's care. Other residents of the home suspect that underneath his loud exterior is some kind of sadness, however if there is Septimus hides it well.

Laila [12][reserved for Python]
Like Edgar, Laila was a doorstep baby and has been living at Sycamore House for all of her eleven years. She is a strange child who suffers from drastic mood swings and uncontrollable fits of rage. She is unstable and usually silent, however she goes through times when she is sweet and cheery. Utterly unpredictable, Edgar is the only one who can reason with her and connect with her properly, although even he is unable to calm her when she becomes worked up about something. It is unknown who her parents where or why they abandoned her.

Ara [NPC]
Ara, the baby, is a non-playable character. Anybody in the plot is welcome to speak of her actions, especially Lilith.

Miss Aggie [NPC]
For the moment I am leaving Miss Aggie as a NPC, so any of the characters are permitted to speak of her in passing.

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[Sarella]

Chosen Character: Laila
Plot/interaction ideas: Laila makes friends and then throws humongous temper tantrum, and looses most of them. She gets very sad, and nearly goes dormant for a while, and then Edgar tries to get her back up again. She gets steady once again, and goes through things normaly. Then, she makes back her friends, and is struggling through trying not to lose them again. Life goes on like it always does in the orphanage, but Laila still had tantrums from time to time becaus of the dreary envirement she lives in. Begins to question about parents.
Link to RP sample: thehungergamesrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=four&thread=32040&page=1
Possible FC: Jasmine Villegas (When she was 12) ( www.myspace.com/dashmusicgroup/photos/1430897#%7B%22ImageId%22%3A1430897%7D )
Character summary as you perceive them: I see the way you describe her as pretty much bipolar. Drastic mood swings ARE bipolar, so thats what I think she would be. I see her as sweet, and shy, but still quick to anger. A short temper, as I see it. She seems to act like me a lot in a way, I can keep my cool, but the first time someone says something I hate, I go nuts. So, I'll be basically playing her as though I was playing myself. She also seems like she has some issues with gathering emotions.

[{danny}]

Chosen Character: Lilith
Plot/interaction ideas: Well, she is very strong on the outside, but in the inside, is very weak - like a hollow sculpture. She is very awkward, and very strange when it comes to talking about death. She's gonna talk to Ara - even if she can't hear her. Urm, pretty much everything you said. And oh! She's gonna be asexual if i get her. She will often not yell at the rest of the bunch but will me a bit bossy. She will get very overran at one point and freak out.
Link to RP sample: thehungergamesrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=eleven&action=display&thread=30153
Possible FC: um, don't wanna say it.
Character summary as you perceive them: I see her as someone who cares a lot about what people think of her. She likes littler kids over older kids (creeper!) and is very good with her. I want her to get pregnant, but anywho... She will always have flashbacks. Also, her parents told her a lot of fairytales before they died, so she will always related her life to a fairytale.

[Stare]

Chosen Character: Lilith

Plot/interaction ideas: Lilith is like a mother to these children, and like a mother, she can't be their best friend. It seems that there's always at least one child angry at her for some reason or another, and this upsets her greatly, because the teenager part of her wants these kids to like her. Seeking some support, she looks toward Edgar for assistance, and normally he is a good 'father'. When he gets into fights, however, she'll stay angry at him for days, telling him in short little outbursts about how undependable and horrible he is. The stress causes her to have a bit of a temper, and with so many children, she doesn't always have the patience one needs to be a proper mother. Still, everyone expects her to be the best, and is shocked and angry when it turns out that she is the last thing they need her to be- a seventeen year old girl.

Link to RP sample: Here you are! ^^

Possible FC:


Character summary as you perceive them: Lilith is breaking. It is becoming obvious in the way she is losing her temper more and more, and how she can sometimes disappear for hours, leaving Edgar in charge. She loves the kids- she really does. But with no one to lean on and the somniphobia getting worse and worse... she can't help it. She's falling apart. Still, she's fiercely protective, always watching over the other orphans and being more like a mother than anyone could expect from a seventeen year old girl. When things get rough, she knows (or at least, pretends to know) the perfect solution to the problem. She'll do whatever it takes to keep the secret of the somniphobia and of her past from the children- she wants their lives to be stress free, and so she holds all that anxiety for them. Still, the young teenager can only bend so far before snapping... and though she hides this from the children, she knows that time is quickly approaching.

[Python]

Chosen Character: Edgar

Plot/interaction ideas: Edgar is a good father figure, but with a short temper he can often frighten the children or make them angry. Arguments happen frequently and the combination of stress and rage result in fighting not only with the residents of the home, but people outside of the home. After a fight he will isolate himself and snap at anybody who tries to comfort him, claiming that he can “take care of himself”. When the children misbehave or disobey him he will try to take control and shout orders until they listen, or until the tension escalates. The two residents he can most relate to are Laila and Lilith. Although he often argues with Lilith, she is the only one other than himself who helps care for the children like a parental figure. She is one of the very few people he actually trusts.

Link to RP sample: Bam

Possible FC: Avan Jogia



Character summary as you perceive them: There are two sides to Edgar: The responsible Edgar and the bastard Edgar. Although he hates taking care of rowdy children, he could not imagine himself living anywhere else. The thought of abandoning poor Lilith and the other children would make him miserable, despite their frequent arguments. He is genuinely a caring person who will assume responsibility for the sake of loved ones. The only issue is his anger. Edgar does not handle stress calmly. He tends to shout viciously at the children and Lilith, and will release his rage physically on the wall other people, not including the other residents. There are a few exceptions to this, such as when he drags Arwen and Septimus to their rooms when they refuse to listen, but other than that he would rather not lay a hand on any of them.

I will edit him to suit your needs if necessary.

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[Wonder]

Chosen Character: Septimus

Plot/interaction ideas: Septimus interacts with nearly everyone in the house, even though it may not be in the most conventional method. Often, people just scream his name after finding seran wrap across the toilet. Septimus likes to pull pranks on every single member on the house, no exception. He doesn't really listen to Lilith, but listens to every word that Edgar has to say. He particularly enjoys pranking Ruth, who is very quiet and doesn't talk so much. Because of that, he avoids Blaire, knowing that he'd kill Septimus, should he ever find him pranking his twin.

Link to RP sample: thehungergamesrpg.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=one&action=display&thread=31811

Possible FC: Jake Short

Character summary as you perceive them: Septimus has a particular fondness of explosives that he can't explain. Perhaps he just liked putting a little light into the world no matter how destructive it is. That's how you could also go about describing Septimus himself, a destructive light. He's typically happy and energetic, hopping around the house and often breaking the ancient decorations that Miss Aggie had placed in there a long time ago.

He's almost too happy for a kid who's experienced so much hurt at such a young age, not that he'd ever tell any of the kids about it. There's a side of Septimus, though it may be small, that still harbours a hatred towards his mother who left him abandoned. Any attempt of trying to get that side out would be for naught though, he isn't one to discuss his problems, especially to their mother figure, Lilith. Septimus believes that all the bad things that happen are just trials so that he can life a happy life when he's older.

Lately though, Septimus finds himself self-destructing instead of just damaging the property of Sycamore house, leading to an outbreak of pranks on his side. But, eventually, those feelings will catch up and what will happen to the boy then worries him.

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[Kheft]

Chosen Character: Ruth
Plot/interaction ideas:As far as interactions go, they are likely to be painfully awkward. Ruth is so deeply engrossed in her own little world in the clouds, that she rarely notices what is going on right around her. When she does, her own timorous nature is a huge impediment. The more boisterous and vocal of the kids intimidate her a little, and she tends to avoid them…or try to. As quiet and almost mousy as she is, she presents an easy target for pestering. The secretive way she treats her artwork, hiding it away from the others and trying to protect its privacy, tends to intrigue them all the more, provoking any number of attempts to find and snatch pieces for inspection. Blaire will often style himself her protector from these incidents, but it's a position that Ruth resents, wishing that she could stand before this new family on her own two feet.
Link to RP sample: Sample one, Sample two for variety.
Possible FC: This girl!

Character summary as you perceive them: Ruth is a dreamer, one of those gifted individuals who seems to have access to a sight the rest of us lack. She sees beauty in the most mundane aspects of life, colors in a black and white photograph. Shy to the point of painfully withdrawn from everyone except her twin, Ruth's only avenue for the expression is through art, trying vainly to capture in paint and pencil the vivid images that only she is privy to. These pieces are immensely important to her, and even Blaire is rarely allowed to see them, despite his insistent nagging. Intensely sensitive to criticism, she prefers to store them away, safe from prying eyes.

Her life before the Sycamore House was a nightmare that she is still escaping from. While Blaire often copes by clinging to her the more tightly, Ruth is struggling to establish her individuality. A young girl in the throws of blossoming maturity, burdened with a wealth of ugly dreams and memories, she is a complex confusion. Afraid of opening up to others, and yet similarly terrified at the thought of being alone…her growth will take a great deal of patience.

[chelsey]

Chosen Character: Edgar
Plot/interaction ideas: Edgar is the kind of guy to get easily irritated at someone who meant no harm - even if he realizes it. He's bossy, demanding, and mostly sometimes a hypocrite. As the father figure, he loves all the kids to death, and is very over protective for them and their safety (although he hardly ever shows it). It isn't hard to spark fire in his temper, but what is hard is ending that fight. Most of the time, he keeps a cool exterior and an intimidating demeanor, however, if you jab him enough in all the right and sensitive spots, he'll have a break down and shut everyone out, and no one, not even Laila, can make him feel better.
Link to RP sample: Nowhere Man or Get a Good Feeling
Possible FC: David Hlinka
Character summary as you perceive them: Edgar is a tormented teenager who was dumped with the burden of taking care of the rest of these kids, when he can't even take care of himself yet. Although he enjoys the position of authority he possesses and even loves all the kids intensely, he struggles with the fact that everyone looks up to him for guidance. With all the conflicts he starts or shares with everyone else, his biggest conflict is with himself - with his identity. Outside, he's just any other insensitive bastard scared to reveal any heart warming emotions at all - but inside, he's just a child trying to find out exactly who he is. As if that's any easier than taking care of everyone else.

[{danny}]

Chosen Character: Blaire
Plot/interaction ideas: Least favorite is Lilith because she has the most power over them (even if she does it softly) and is scared that she will harm him. He will be with Ruth a lot, I was thinking incest... but I don't know. He will sometimes feel left out... except when he's with Ruth. I guess that he might abuse somebody younger, I don't know, he is gonna have anger issues.
Link to RP sample: Gave you one before.
Possible FC: Not sure.
Character summary as you perceive them: Tries to act like nothing is wrong. Is either always with his sister, or thinking about her... incest... in any way. Constantly panicking about little things. Doesn't like to talk to people any older than eighteen, because he is emotionally scarred from abuse. Could possibly end up abusing Ruth. Overly jealous about a lot of things (especially Ruth) and although he's in a bad situation, always tries to get his way.

[wimdy]

Chosen Character: Silas
Plot/interaction ideas: His friendship with Arwen will mean a lot to him, even if it's small. I think something even bigger would be his awkwardness around Septimus. He's all loud and rowdy and Silas is like the exact opposite, even though their the same deep inside. I'd like to explore that a bit and maybe in the future have them become really good friends when they understand each other. I'd also take a look at why he's so sad/gloomy all the time. Stuff to do with his grandma and such. I might have a lot of inner conversations/monologues cause he kinda keeps to himself a big more
Link to RP sample: This way to A Stone's Throw (me and Lalia's happy asian time)
Possible FC: Not sure as of yet.
Character summary as you perceive them: He's a sad little man. Silas has definitely got some problems raging inside of him over the deaths of the maternal figures in his life and he's got a void where they're supposed to be. Though it wasn't their fault for dying, he kinda blames them in an attempt to divert his sadness and anger. He kinda blames himself for their deaths/abandonment of him even though its not his fault either. He's got a strong exterior though and knows how to hold himself up. Either way, he's still gloomy and a bit scary to those who don't understand him. Silas is like his own best friend and worst enemy. He's always been there for himself, but he always tears himself down too. He is kind to others and stern when need be, but more harsh when judging himself.

[lyss]

Chosen Character: Silas
Plot/interaction ideas: Silas and Arwen would have semi-close relationship. Silas could try to gradually build their relationship, seeing as she's the only one that doesn't avoid him. He'd be a generally quite person around anybody in the house other than Arwen. Maybe he learns to trust another member of the house, but it would certainly take some time.
Link to RP sample: Here!^^
Possible FC: Max Schneider
Character summary as you perceive them: Silas is very broken inside. He appears dark and silent to most people, but he really needs friends and people to love him. He finds happiness when he talks to Arwen, but not enough to last. He's afraid to make friends with everyone because of how easily the one's he has come to love have passed.

[Python]

Since I'm Clover's valentine I get a character anyways bahaha

So, Face claims. If you want to use Avan Jogia for Edgar, I'll give him up xD I know you love him and all<3

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[arx!!]

Chosen Character: Blaire
Plot/interaction ideas: First off, I must say I love the ideas in this plot!! I think Blaire is mostly the perfect 'Big Brother Figure' and I really do enjoy the fact that he is a twin. I think Blaire could almost have a sort of hatred for the more violent characters (Edgar, Arwen, possibly Lalia) because of how he was treated early on in life. Obviously Blaire is the kind of kid to put on a good face though and ignore most of the problems unless it involves Ruth. ((I am going through Blythe withdrawl already and I think that I could use Blaire as an outlet ... xD))
Link to RP sample: HERE and HERE and finally HERE
Possible FC: ---
Character summary as you perceive them: Blaire has withdrawn himself with most interaction besides his sister due to the abuse he recieved as a child. He is the best brother anyone could have, very caring and nice, even if he grows jealous when she tries to meet anyone new. He doesn't like watching his sister, who is his best friend, recieve any form of pain and will do most anything to make her happy. He has a resentment for the violent types of people, but makes sure no one can see his true hatred for them. Overall, he cares for his family, even if it is a bit too much, and pretty much keeps to himself to avoid any harm, physically and emotionally.

[wimdy]

By the way, got a possible FC. His name is Jeremy Shada.

[florentine, d4b ❁]

Everyone who has been given a character - you have until February 28th to complete their bio and post me the link.
I am still on the lookout for somebody to play Ruth - was wondering, seeing as Edgar is taken, whether Lyss would like to?

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