Bailey Arlington [District 11]
Dec 31, 2011 14:51:21 GMT -5
Post by Lenoura on Dec 31, 2011 14:51:21 GMT -5
Name: Bailey Arlington
Age: 16
Gender: Female
District/Area: District 11
Appearance:
Personality:
History:
Codeword:odair
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Age: 16
Gender: Female
District/Area: District 11
Appearance:
Bailey Arlington is a subtle beauty with nothing extraordinary that makes her stand out, and whose natural plainness suits her just fine. Working in the fields has molded her appearance since she was a young child, and whether or not some would consider it for the worst, Bailey would consider it for the best. Standing at five feet, four inches, Bail weighs around 115 pounds which she knows isn't much, given the fact that most nights she does indeed go hungry. Her build is slightly lean with a hint of roundness around her shoulders, thighs and hips. She has very strong arms and legs thanks to her work in the fields, but still maintains a feminine figure with her small waist and curves. She has a pale complexion with a hint of a peach undertone which is most prevalent beneath her cheeks when she smiles.
Her face is round in shape with a slightly prominent forehead. Between her eyes rests a small rounded nose. Her eyes, although small, are almond shaped with dark amber brown irises. Small light brown lashes allow others to see them perfectly, and her brow is a slightly darker brown. Bailey's mouth is large, shielded by semi-full peach colored lips. On either side of her cheeks dimples are found whenever she smiles. She enjoys the "defect" as her twin calls it. Dimples are rather cute in her opinion. Despite her time in harsh weather Bailey has been able to keep her skin clear, minus a blemish every once in a while. Her hair is a mix of both brown and blonde and chooses what it decides to look like. She's noticed when she's in the sun it appears blonde and when not it takes on the brunette color. She's decided on strawberry blonde. It is usually worn down to her shoulders inside her home, but when she's working her mother ties it up in two long braids, or just with a hair tie.
Normal attire for this grain farmer consists of ripped jeans, boots and cotton t-shirts. When the weather gets very hot she usually adorns shorts and thick strapped tank tops. She absolutely loves flannel button downs and saves it for when the weather becomes chillier. Most of her clothing is very run down, but it doesn't matter much to Bailey. She loves what she does, and could care less what people think. A mixture of the aromas in the field and around her home are usually what Bailey smells like. She loves smelling like wheat and corn, and basically loves smelling like the earth.
Personality:
Although Bailey is in fact a twin, she and her sister have completely different personalities. As the eldest Bailey seems to take on more responsibility, which she in fact doesn't mind. She enjoys being in charge and takes pride in looking out for her sister and entire family. Even though her continuous fussing over them seems overbearing at times, she does it out of love, and they accept her for it.
Her personality is as vibrant as the sun and as radiant as a flower. Bailey is the type of person that people find difficult to hate. Her kindness is ridiculously intoxicating and her bubbly personality makes her a very well liked worker on the field. She enjoys being optimistic regardless of how harsh things may get, and tries to show everyone the importance of laughing and loving life. A smile can always be found on her face and she is always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need. Her happiness isn't the kind you find in a dimwitted airhead, but one that naturally seeps from her innocent soul and pure heart.
If there was one word that could wrap up her entire persona, it would definitely be that she's a hard worker. She always does everything and anything to the best of her ability and can really bring herself down if she feels something wasn't done well enough. It really isn't a matter of high expectations with her, but rather a principle of pride and workmanship. Her father taught her everything she knows and she uses the knowledge to better herself and the people around her. Even at the brink of exhaustion Bailey will always push herself. Work is something she takes very seriously, and most times it takes all of her family to get her to take a break. No matter however, her happy and energetic personality usually blinds people from the work crazed fanatic she actually is.
History:
The Arlington's were a simple couple with small ambitions and happy with their place in the world. Knowing very well how cruel and unfair Panem actually was, they tried to shield themselves from it by occupying themselves with their work and survival. Their home was a modest little thing located near corn and wheat fields and only had one extra room in the event of them having children. Having grown up as farmers themselves the knew gathering grain for the capitol would be a suitable job, and something that would hopefully promise meager meals for themselves.
It wasn't very long before Rose Arlington became pregnant with her twin daughters Bailey and Kayleigh. The girls were a little blessing for the couple and they did everything they could to ensure their survival and make their upbringing as easy as possible. Just like their parents, Bailey and Kayleigh were fond of the earth and loved planting flowers around their home and running around barefoot growing up. The two were never little trouble makers and loved each other very much. Once they were of age their father took them to the fields where they would soon work for a majority of their life.
Bailey was very fond of corn whereas Kayleigh enjoyed wheat. Thankfully for family, it promised a different variation in the grains they could bring home. Of course living in District 11 was full of hardships. Most of the grains they gathered were shipped off to the Capitol and most workers could only bring home so much. Because the Arlington's were a family of four, their meager food supplies were enough to let them survive. Both twins signed up for tesserae each year, and thankfully have yet to be called during a reaping. Rose does her best to make the meals the family has last. Turning corn into porridge allowed the family to ration it off as needed. Thankfully their small muscular bodies never need much. They were used to working hard on empty stomachs.
Occasionally a small animal would find it's way into the girls' garden and Pete would immediately kill it, letting the family enjoy meat on very rare occasions. Bailey enjoys her life and work. Her fellow field workers have become a part of her extended family, and her twin will always be her best friend. Although the life she lives does seem a bit sheltered, it's the best she has, for now.
Codeword:odair
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She makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside haha
If anything needs fixing let me know! Thanks
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