Welcome to Hickstead, home to both Seven Oak Stables, and Blue Acre - two rival stables. Both offer opportunities for their clients to reach the highest level of excellence. Each stable differs from the other, so choose wisely and never forget, loyalty is everything... Meanwhile as the stables battle it out, there's trouble brewing at the university. Be careful, if you don't pick a side you may get caught in the cross-fire...
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The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort. ― Paulo Coelho
Tanner had a good half day at the pet shop and managed to find himself at his Pop’s gain. Not like anyone cared or anything, but Pop’s and Elliot seemed to have a solid understanding that Tanner would also work while he was there. They claim it’s to help feed Binky and all that. Which Tanner did anyway, and he was happy to help. Plus, it gave him the advantage of eavesdropping on his mom – regarding Kas.
He was listening to his music in his one ear, stocking some nail boxes – when his uncle’s voice came barreling through his head. “Jesus,” he mumbled to himself. Elliot didn’t give Tanner enough time to pocket his air pod or breathe before explaining what had happened. Tanner didn’t know if he had ever moved as fast, as he did at that moment. His long legs carried him to the front door where he gently opened the front door.
There was already a young couple talking to Eva, looking dazed. “Eva,” he said panicking. “Can you tell me what day it is?” The young couple continued to linger, just in case – whispering if they should call the ambulance, but Tanner didn’t bother listening to their worries.
Tanner couldn't help but snort at his uncles retort. There was a hard line between how he and his mom were like, personality wise, as well as interests. Of course, they both had the ability to do what each other did - but Elliot often did his best to avoid any and all home improvement questions. Well, from what Tanner witnessed.
“I guess so?” He replied, closing the door behind his uncle. “Or Grandpa is stoo tired to do it himself.” Which wasn't a full lie either. Grandpa was getting up in age and wasn't able to do all the heavy lifting like he used to. “It does feel weird though, not having her home as much. But the hotel seems to be okay with her taking more building work on.”
Binky tapped over, still a small thing - but a lot bigger than she was when Tanner first got her. She sniffed around and panted before Tanner sent her off with a rope toy. “Well, we could out run her..” The joke could've been seen as a bit horrid, but if she heard it - she'd laugh. “I'm doing okay. Working at the pet shop is really nice! All the animals are fun. But I think I prefer the customers of the hardware store sometimes. Both are just as bad…but I can point to a sign about nuts and bolts, versus someone questioning me about a breed of cat!”
Tanner grabbed some plates and silverware. “So, what'd grandma forced upon you? And what about you? Any new projects for you?”
The danger of adventure is worth a thousand days of ease and comfort. ― Paulo Coelho
Tanner had been enjoying the night at home, which landed him a long phone call with Eva. It was happening a bit more recently now, their communication. It had gotten to the point that even his mom was teasing him. Tanner could say the same thing about her and his…boss. Maybe Kas didn’t think that he witnessed it, but there was always this small smile that crept on his face when Tanner’s mom walked in.
After Eva was whisked away by her brother to prep dinner, Tanner turned on the TV – looking forward to vegging a bit before cooking anything for himself. His mom was still at work, something he was getting used to. She had been getting a lot of side gigs lately since summer brought her the business of it all.
As he was mulling over dinner, Tanner heard the door. Binky went off, hobbling on her bad leg to the door. Despite not being able to possibly save anyone, her bark was still a bit vicious if she wanted it to be. Tanner looked at his phone and saw it was his uncle, which made him pick up his pace.
He opened it and saw the big bag of food in Uncle’s hands. “Oh, hey, Uncle Elliot! Is that so, eh? Well, I guess good timing. I was about to heat up some leftovers. Mum’s finishing up a build a few blocks over. Riverstone shower floors...are a thing, I guess?” He let his uncle in, before locking the door behind him.
Tanner walked into the kitchen. “Should we lie and say you were with me all night?” The young man joked.
full name • Adam Tanner Scott nicknames • Tanny, Tan, Dee, Tanner (preferred name) age • 19 birthday • November 15 2003 occupation • part-time at the pet store/dog walker gender • male (he/him) sexuality • bi-sexual
the appearance
face claim• Lucky Blue Smith
identifying features• Adam has piercing blue eyes and naturally plump lips. He also likes wearing different types of jewelry when not at work.
the Personality
likes • fashion, pet care, horses, nail polish, social media, partying, walking dogs, pet photography dislikes • alcohol and drugs, hypocrites, religion strengths • retail work, taking care of animals, pet photography weaknesses • western riding, saying no, being on time dreams • help his mum and grandparents retire early, secretly wants to have a viral social media account fears • addiction overall personality • Adam is a very middle ground kind of person. He’s more a mediator than choosing sides if he can. He’s a determined young man, often setting goals that appear not attainable. Making friends isn’t hard, as Adam has a party-person personality – despite not drinking or touching any hard drug, except some MJ if there’s any available.
Despite his goal setting, Adam can appear a bit lost. He wants to reach a point where he can support his mum and his grandparents, often overworking himself and doing stupid tik-toks to get viral. While he knows his mom probably second-guesses her parenting skills, Adam does everything he can to prove that she didn’t fail him.
He does wish he had a father that cared for him, but he has a grandfather that cares for him. But Adam would rather be fatherless than live with the man who did terrible things.
the history
father • Darren, 62, unknown mother • TEMPERANCE PENELOPE SCOTT , 35, part-timer siblings • none important people • William Scott, 65, Hardware Shop owner Phoebe Scott, 64 hometown • Hickstead, UK overall history • Adam was born in Hickstead, Uk to his single mom, Tempe. Growing up, Adam didn’t have his mother around that much – something that he wondered about for years. His grandparents always said his mom was sick, and she would be back.
He wouldn’t deny that he felt a bit of resentment when Tempe was in treatment. Nothing clicked when he was older and started asking about his dad. Adam had never seen so much sadness on his mother’s face when he began asking. To her credit, she didn’t hide anything. She broke things down in ways he could understand until he was sixteen when Adam learned the full extent of his birth and his mother’s illness.
Adam’s resentment towards his mom transferred to Darren, the father he wished he wasn’t related to. This fueled Adam to work hard so he could make his mom worry less about him, and ease the nightmares she went through.
Not knowing what to do with himself yet, Adam opted out of college. He works part-time at the pet store, as animals were a big part of his healing growing up. Adam found the love of dog walking and pet photography when he was helping a family friend at their farm rescue. For now, it keeps Adam occupied – along with his weird idea of becoming a social media star. He hasn’t told his mother about his social media dreams but is slowly building pet photography and animal-centered Instagram.
the role player
alias • aofie age • amoeba other characters • two salt grains and a glass of water
