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The FAMILY Meme

How does it work? Simple! Choose a relationship (or roll for one, if it suits your fancy), and then RNG for a situation! That, or just go straight for whatever situation appeals to you. These are all fairly vague: just something to start you off!  Parent-Child      1. Rock-a-Bye How do you get a fussy child to sleep? Read them a story, sing them a lullaby, or just let them stay up until they exhaust themselves? Whatever the choice, it is time for bed.       2. For The First Time You've never met this person in your life, but it turns out they're one of the two reasons you exist. Maybe they walked out when you were young. Maybe they never knew you were born. Whatever the reason, it is now time to meet them.       3. Past Midnight That curfew was set for a reason. Now it's two AM, and your kid is just now dragging in. Maybe they're drunk. Or got into a fight. Or just had way too much fun snogging their new love interest. It's time for them to face the music.       4. New Home It's the first day of your new life together, as parent and child. Whether it's through adoption, a basket on the front steps, or a wish come true, both of you are going to have to learn to take your steps together.       5. Holiday It could be Christmas, Easter, or just a birthday, but it is time to celebrate! Get together for some good old-fashioned family fun.       6.Take To Work Day What your parents do for a living is the quickest thing that can turn a kid from boring to the coolest on the block. So whatever the job, from accountant to zookeeper, go to work!      7. You're Not My Real Dad Being a step-parent (or step-child, for that matter) can be tough. Problem is, you're stuck with each other. So whether you're yelling or just having an awkward conversation, it is time to work things out.       8. Unexpected Guardian So you're not the parenting type. Too bad. Situation calls for someone to step up to the plate and look out for this kid, and you're the only one near base. Have fun with that.  Siblings      1. Protective Big Sibling Okay, look. No one gets to mess with your sibling but you. Your little brother or sister is in trouble; let them know you're going to be the one to take care of it.       2. Ruining The Night So your sibling has a hot date. You know what that calls for? Making their lives a living hell.       3. Newcomer Who is this new kid in your house? Your family has adopted, and now you have to call this stranger family. Welcome them into the house, or let them know how much they aren't wanted.       4. Blood Brothers So maybe you aren't really related to this person. That doesn't matter. You're going to change that, right now. In this moment, you will become family. Nothing can break this bond.       5. Middle of the Night It's the middle of the night. Your car is broken down, or you're drunk, or you need bailed out, or you just got beat up, or someone just broke up with you. Whatever just happened, it's time to call your sibling and hope they can bail you out.       6. Sibling Rivalry Nobody understands what jerks siblings can be! Always in your stuff, messing up your relationships, getting in your way -- it's time for an all out brawl, whether that means yelling, pranking, or fists flying.       7. Long-Lost Maybe you've heard of this person. Or maybe they are entirely new to you. However, you've gotten the information that you're more than strangers: you're family. Welcome to each other's lives.       8. All Alone Once your family was whole. Or maybe it never truly was. Whatever the case, the world is a big, dangerous place, and you've only got one person left to rely on: your sibling.  Uncle/Aunt-Niece/Nephew      1. Sent Away There's something bad going on at home, and you've been sent away to "safety." Problem is, how safe is this relative really? Are they the kooky, cool kind of Aunt, or are they a crazed Uncle after your fortune? Time to find out.       2. Taking You In Something's happened to your niece/nephew's parents, and it's time to step up and do your family duty. They've got nowhere else to go, after all.       3. The One We Don't Talk About So maybe the family is a little bit...ashamed of you. You're a bit mad, or you've done something they just don't like. Yet you want to be part of your niece/nephew's life, and whatever their parents say, you'll find a way.       4. Grand Adventure Maybe you came out of nowhere, or maybe you've just been keeping secrets. But you aren't an ordinary aunt/uncle, and it's time to take your niece or nephew on a very wild ride.       5. Like A Parent To Me Sure, you have parents, but this person is who your parents should be like -- or maybe who you feel should be your parent in the first place. Let them know how you feel about them.       6. Don't Tell Mom Aunts and Uncles have special qualities. Like, sometimes, being a bit more lenient than Mom and Dad might be. So you have a, er, sensitive problem? It's time to run to them.  In A Relationship      1. New Baby On The Way The panicking is already over, but there are still preparations to be made. Maybe you need to set up the nursery, or you've got the best idea for your soon-to-be child's name.       2. Romeo & Juliet You love this person. Perhaps more than life itself. But it is time to break the bad news: your family will never approve.       3. I Think I Might Be Pregnant Somehow, you are pregnant. And you think you know who the father is...time to break the news.       4. While You Were Away You've been gone years, only to come back and find your beloved has a child...with your eyes.  Other      Of course, you are free to make up your own scenario, or do a relationship not done here! "

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Celty Sturluson | Durarara

[losingherhead]

[Open to all]

1-4

[blindfoldcode]

[... She's been in the system a long time. Her family died when she was four and from foster home to foster home, she wasn't wanted.

First she was too quiet, too shy, she wouldn't answer when they spoke. But over time, the problem became her tendency to snap back at people, her scowling and glowering and always, always those red eyes.

When she was brought back, the term was always "monster." When they thought she was out of earshot, she was a "monster." A "menace." Frightening. She could disappear and reappear at any time.

So with her bag over her shoulder, her hair hanging in her face, and her face nestled in her high-necked pullover, she's standing at the door. The car that's dropped her off is so used to it, they've already just left her there.

She's thirteen and scrawny and trying not to seem afraid of the woman on the other side of the door as she knocks, but her hands are immediately stuffed back into her pocket and she studies a potted flower near by, giving it a death glare without realizing.]

[losingherhead]

[It was a stupid idea. She didn't know what she was thinking. She specifically moved out of Shinra's place because she wanted to be alone. And now here she was bringing in a human, someone that might not be as understanding as Shinra.

But well. The house wasn't big, but it felt enormous. Even after moving her things, it felt so empty. Maybe she did need company. Someone not aggressively uncomfortable to be around.

Despite trying to talk herself out of it, she visited a couple places. Looking for someone that could use the company as much as her. It was a stupid plan. It was gonna blow up in her helmet. But after hearing even the supposedly sweet orphanage managers call a child a monster during her visit, well. She couldn't help herself. She had to at least try.

After nervously cleaning up the house for several hours, making sure any wayward smoke wasn't anywhere noticeable, the knock came clearly from the door. Dammit. Okay, she could do this. This was going to go fine. She slipped on the helmet, braced herself, and opened the door.]

[blindfoldcode]

[At first, Kido waits for the woman to speak with her. A response to her unkempt appearance or something. She gets that a lot.

But there's nothing. And she lets a few tense seconds pass as she peeks up and is greeted by her own reflection in Celty's helmet. Her eyes flash red in fear. Who is this person? Why is she wearing a helmet?

She's heard of kids going missing while still in the foster system? Is this that sort of situation? She has no doubt they'd send her out to a murderer or a creep. Her voice is quiet. Low-pitched. You wouldn't be able to tell she was a girl if you didn't know.]

Am I in the right place?

[losingherhead]

[She isn't sure how to even begin this conversation. "Hey, you're an orphan, I'm taking care of you, maybe this will work, maybe it won't?"

Trying to keep her cool, she reaches into her pocket and pulls out her PDA, typing quickly. She's wearing gloves too.]

Should be. Tsubomi Kido, right?

[blindfoldcode]

[She glances at the helmet. Then at the PDA. The helmet again. The PDA.

She's going to die in this house, she knows it. Her eyes haven't returned to grey. She nods, once.]

You're Celty, then? [She has a long last name. Kido can't remember it.] What do you want me to call you?

[losingherhead]

Celty is fine, but whatever you prefer.

[She hesitates before adding.]

There was an accident some years ago and my throat was damaged. Hope it doesn't bother you.

[Why didn't she let it come up naturally in conversation now she's just brought more attention to it. Shit. Shit. Fuck.]

[blindfoldcode]

Sorry. [She doesn't quite know how to respond. Does this person know anything about her? What did the orphanage tell the new foster mom this time? It's hard to lead up to an adoption with "She's the only survivor of a fire that wiped out her entire family and her home."]

Is that why you wear the helmet? [No matter what Celty says, Kido's sure it's just as a way to cover up she's a weird child-adopting murderer.]

[losingherhead]

Sort of.

[Why did you make that sound mysterious now she'll want to know more what is wrong with you.

She steps back so Kido can enter and she gestures inside. Maybe things will go better when she sees the house?]

[blindfoldcode]

[She's too scared to really ask to be honest? She... looks over her shoulder like it might be the last time she ever sees the outside world and enters.]

... What'd they say to get you to adopt me? [She has to ask it once the door is closed. She needs to know how they lied this time. Twisted the truth. Whatever.]

[losingherhead]

[That's a direct question. She has to struggle to remember the conversation, she wasn't entirely paying attention to the whole process. It was just human papers, they didn't really apply to her.]

Something about "very sweet, likes to help out and do chores?"

Last part seemed kind of bullshit. [WHY DID YOU SWEAR IN FRONT OF A CHILD WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU let her metaphorically fall into the pit of despair, she's screwed this up too many times.]

[blindfoldcode]

[Well no adult who's spoken to her has ever cursed like that. She snorts, despite herself when she sees it.]

They lied. [At least she's straightforward.]

[losingherhead]

[Oh good, laughter. Maybe that meant she wouldn't be turned into the police. She assumed that swearing in front of children got you arrested, but Kido didn't seem like she was going to turn her in.

She thought they were liars. She probably should've typed that in response. On some level, as much as she doesn't like to admit it, she's too used to Shinra being around. He could always tell what she was thinking.

That reminds her. She starts to type something before stopping and starting over. Gotta ease things into conversation, not just type them out of nowhere.]

I suppose we need to go over rules and things?

[blindfoldcode]

[For a brief moment she'd let her guard down. She holds onto the strap of her bag, staring at the ground. Her back stiffens.]

Yes, ma'am. [Rules she's not sure she's going to be able to follow. Again.]

[losingherhead]

[That was a weird response. But she's not the best judgement of human character. See: Shinra.]

I'm not really sure which ones work? I don't really have set times where I eat or anything. What sounds like a good curfew?

[blindfoldcode]

Huh? [That's not a normal way to set rules.]

I don't know. I don't normally leave my room, so you don't have to worry.

I cook and stuff, too. If you need that.

[losingherhead]

Oh, I'm not really a good cook, so if you know how, that should save us on take-out. [That's the priority, right??? She's not good at your human eating ways.]

I don't really mess with the thermostat either, so whatever works for you there is fine. Only real thing you need to know is to make sure you don't answer the door if a guy in a labcoat stops by.

He's [Uhhhhh...] my ex.

[blindfoldcode]

A... labcoat. [More confirmation that she's going to die in this house.]

[losingherhead]

Yeah. He's one of those. [That's probably a typical kind of boyfriend people have.]

Do you need a ride to school? I can drop you off before I take care of deliveries. [She isn't sure if the orphanage people mentioned her delivery job.

[blindfoldcode]

I can walk if it's a hassle...

[losingherhead]

Its no trouble, really. If you want me to.

[blindfoldcode]

It's okay for me to go to the same school, right?

[losingherhead]

Yeah, absolutely.

[blindfoldcode]

It's all the way across the city. It'll be out of your way. I can walk.

[losingherhead]

[Oh wow. That's a long way, isn't it?]

Are you sure?