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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Brandon felt like he hadn't seen much of his sister lately. They were on different schedules and rarely ate meals together as a family. After speaking to Jamie at work, he had received the suggestion to take Eva to the Zoo after school one day. He finished his half day shift at the fire station, having being called in to fix the siren on one of the trucks. Brandon checked his watch and headed to clock out, thanking Jamie for the suggestion as he left towards the parking lot.
It took him about twenty five minutes to get to the school, rolling down the window and waving at Eva once he arrived in the car pool line. "So, we are taking a family field trip to the Zoo. I feel like we don't see each other much nowadays." He explained as he drove off towards the Zoo, glancing over at Eva every once and awhile to see her reaction. Shortly after, they arrived at the parking lot, Brandon easily finding a spot for his car. He turned off the engine, pulled out the key and got out of the driver's side, closing the door behind him. When Eva joined him, they walked towards the entrance - Brandon paying for both of them at the cash register.
They first stopped at the polar bear enclosure, glancing at the bears happily swimming in their pool. "Should we be cool and take a..what's it called again? Sel..fie?" It was hard for Brandon to be cool as he was so much older than Eva, but he tried his best. He extended his arm around his sister's shoulders to get her to come in closer when he heard a voice. A familiar one at that.
"Oh, that would be great thanks." He turned his head to make sure it was who he thought it was. Lilith wasn't someone he thought he'd run into again. "Oh, hi Lilith. Fancy meeting you here." Brandon smiled.
thanks aofie!
thirty-one - part time firetruck mechanic & Sales Yard Stable hand - single (hetero)
AGE
31
SEXUALITY
Heterosexual
RELATIONSHIP
Single
OCCUPATION
Fire Station Mechanic and Part time Stable hand @ Sales Yard
Brandon was up earlier than Eva and his mother. It was either due to the fact that both of his jobs were required him to be up at the crack of dawn. Today was an odd day off for him, which meant he actually had time to cook his family breakfast.
He rolled out of bed, making it before he got dressed - never knowing what to wear while he was at home as both of his jobs required a uniform of some sort. Choosing to stick with sweat pants and a white long sleeve shirt before walking out into the main area of the apartment. It was quiet and all the lights were off which confirmed that the two women he lived with were still asleep.
Making his way into the kitchen, he flicked the lights on - also turning in a lamp in the dining room. He opened the cupboard and pulled out a cutting board, thinking he'd make French Toast with scrambled eggs and sausages. He was thankful that his mother had made a fresh loaf of bread as he was useless when it came to baking anything. He pulled out the fresh loaf of bread and began slicing it, lifting his head as he heard one of the other bedroom doors open.
thanks aofie!
thirty-one - part time firetruck mechanic & Sales Yard Stable hand - single (hetero)
AGE
31
SEXUALITY
Heterosexual
RELATIONSHIP
Single
OCCUPATION
Fire Station Mechanic and Part time Stable hand @ Sales Yard
Jessie Garnet (pending)- Sandra Bullock as the suggested FC but I'm open for anyone! Jessie is Brandon's mother - her biography is basically up to the RP'er (as well as how she met Issac - Brandon's biological father). She caught him cheating on her and kicked him out when Brandon was only a few weeks old. Her personality is also open - though being strong willed and independent is a suggestion as she raised Brandon to be the same way.
Eva Garnet (taken!) - FC Open (doesn't have to look related as she is adopted) She is currently 18 years old and is a student. Eva was adopted seven months ago (as of Jan 2023) so her background is up to you. Brandon knew her as she tended to hang around the Sales Yard, so it would make sense that she also likes horses (the RP'er can decide if she's ridden before or wants to learn).
thirty-one - part time firetruck mechanic & Sales Yard Stable hand - single (hetero)
AGE
31
SEXUALITY
Heterosexual
RELATIONSHIP
Single
OCCUPATION
Fire Station Mechanic and Part time Stable hand @ Sales Yard
occupation • mechanic at the fire station and part time stable hand at the Sale Yard.
gender • male
sexuality • hetero.
the appearance
face claim• Alex O'Loughlin
identifying features• light brown hair, 6'3'' and lean. He also has a tattoo sleeve started - right now it's just a half sleeve.
the personality
likes • horses, old cars, renovating, working with his hands and barbecuing.
dislikes • having to ask for help, having to attend any big parties, his father, big birds and having to talk loudly.
strengths • working with his hands and working with young horses.
weaknesses • people trying to help him (he hates it) and baking (he burns everything he tries to bake).
dreams • to rescue, train and rehome a horse of his own.
fears • becoming a paraplegic and losing his sister.
overall personality • Brandon is someone who is stubborn and independent. He dislikes asking for help as he was raised to be independent. Other than that, he is a complete gentleman. One could use workaholic as a word to describe him, as he rarely allows himself to have a day off. Brandon is someone who is trustworthy though once people get past his rough edges.
the history
father • Issac Garnet, 54, gardener
mother • Jessie Garnet, 53, chef.
siblings • Eva Garnet, 18 (adopted), student.
important people • Connor - his mentor.
hometown • Denver, Colorado, USA.
overall history - Brandon grew up in a broken home. His father left when he was six months old after his mother kicked him out. Issac was caught cheating on Jessie not long after Brandon was born. His mother raised Brandon to be independent and to never ask for help, as that's what Jessie did. She raised Brandon on her own. When it came to school, he hid his struggles by being an overachiever - never getting a tutor to help. He began riding on his grandmother's farm when he was ten. She taught him how to do English and Western riding as it kept his mind occupied away from his father.
He graduated High school and recently after Brandon and his mother moved to Hickstead. His father was became a stalker and followed the two of them around the city, desperately wanting to get custody of his son. This is when a distant relative reached out and allowed them to move in with them in England, allowing the two to start a new life.
Brandon quickly decided to go to College to get his certificate in car mechanics. He was able to live at home and started working as a stable hand to help pay the bills. With Brandon being away from home, Jessie was starting to feel lonely. The urge to have another child in the house was strong.
About six months ago, Eva was adopted by the Garnet family. Her parents had died in a warehouse fire. Brandon had seen her around at the sales yard after school, so he had a good friendship going with her already. The paperwork was written up by the social worker and signed shortly after.
the role player
alias • Gabi
age • older than any of the Original Six teams
other characters • more than the people living in NYC.
