Aubrey Van Amstel: GwendolynD
After her very, very, very, long day, the second she came home, Gwen flumped into her bed and rolled the sheet around her-self, cocooning her- self. She didn't bother with a bath she was too tired to even consider anything else, she wondered briefly if she had to make dinner.
At the grumble of her stomach she sighed- perhaps she did, but her stomach could wait a few more minuet's.
She finally crawled out of her cacoon, when her stomach couldn't wait no more and she made herself a good old chicken noodle 'cuppa soup' with a cheese and tomato toasties one of the best five minuet meals ever.
She really hoped tomorrow was lighter, whenever she had more than three interviews in one day, it became too much, especially considering the ongoing mental battles each new interviewee had given her.
Especially today, she carved a hand through her hair, she really should've handled that better, and she was just a kid, a kid who knew how to push the right buttons.
She snorted softly to herself, she didn't act like one, but she was, just a kid- sixteen. No matter what face she put on.
Temperance really pushed her buttons. Ashley was nice to end with, exactly what she needed. She hoped she and her mother could solve their argument, they seemed like a nice pair.
As she chewed on the last bits of her toasties, Gwen wondered how long the hype of Temperance's interview would die down…though she knew Web would never let her live it down- Chris too.
She pinched the bridge of her nose, feeling a headache coming on thinking about it; she'll get some sleep and deal with it tomorrow. She then washed her dishes and headed back to her room. Anyway, most people at Total Drama were sensible-she thought, before; she re-cocooned herself in her blankets.
She then drifted into an easy sleep.
…..
Paul rubbed his eyes under his glasses and relooked at the invoice. He wasn't sure what he was seeing.
Bear sperm.
What could Chris being doing with bear sperm? He scratched the back of his neck, he wasn't sure if he really wanted to find out, but he'd better give the lawyers a heads up.
He grabbed the phone on his desk and pressed 2- 1, was saved for S&S- they were rather handy. Lawyers, were crucial to their survival, but everyone needs a good snoop, and those girls were fantastic.
"Yo, you've reached the department of Law" was Steve's swift answer.
"Ah Bear sperm" was Paul's rigid response.
"Wha-" Paul blanched at his own antics- he was never very good at communicating.
"Chris has bought Bear sperm" he tried to clarify to his mate and good Lawyer.
"Oh, right, yeah Chris is experimenting with animals" Steve apparently clarified for Paul.
Paul coughed "Excuuse me?!-What?"
He heard Steve sigh heavily on the other end, "just heard from Heather, two days ago, Chris is experimenting, trying to create new species"
"Oh" that still didn't make things much better.
"Yeah, I know mate, still trying to put my head around it myself"
Paul, thought he'd just do the paper work and think about it in more detail later, or not at-all, sometimes in a place like this, you just accept the crazy and move on.
"So, mate, wanna go to that new underground, pub place, I hear they make excellent wedges as well as some fine beverages" Steve asked, seemingly understanding Paul's current state of mind. Which, if he actually thought about it, he did go through it two days ago, when Heather broke him the news.
"Sure" Paul agreed "Boys night"
"Now ya talking my language and I'll invite kidling, I'm sure he'd want to come"
They then arranged the gathering, before promptly returning to their work. One good thing about this place, is the connections, not just the few high-ends- and they do meet a few, but also a few truly amazing people- they bond well.
He entered the 'Bear sperm' invoice into the books and then picked up the next: 'Pidgeon sperm'
He groaned and thunked his head to the table.
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Gwen entered the audition base well rested and happy to face a new bunch of contestants- it was after-all a new day. As she anticipated, there were a few sly comments connected to yesterday's viewing, but besides Web bowing down to her and calling her his liege 'it would be an honour to serve you', it wasn't too bad.
She went around the room as usual, picked out her choices and discussed them with Michael, before coming down to three- three was manageable.
She made her way to her first interview of the day.
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Aubrey, the girl she was supposed to be interviewing, swung the door open upon Gwen's arrival and almost skipped towards her, her blue eyes wide and sparkling and a giant smile on her face.
"My name is Aubrey" she shook Gwen's hand vigorously "And it is such a pleasure to meet you- I hope you don't mind me coming to meet you, but I looked out the window and saw you approach, I just couldn't help myself"
The excited girl explained, before releasing her hand. Gwen flexed her hand a few times- the girl hand a strong grip.
She looked up to her- boy the girl was tall- sometimes you couldn't judge a height just from the screen "Not a problem" she replied.
The girl lead them back into the house, and into a bright lounge, where Gwen noticed two cake-stands filled of sorts of biscuits and mini-cupcakes.
"Did you make these?" she asked.
"Oh yes, I wasn't so sure, as to what you'd like or preferred" the girl walked to the two stands "there are ginger biscuits, chocolate brownies, white chocolate and raspberry muffins, apple and cinnamon muffins, mixed choc-chip cookies, blueberry muffins, strawberry custard tarts, oatmeal cookies, oh and lemon tarts" the girl gestured to each item as she said the name.
"Wow" Gwen was impressed that was allot of food.
The girl smiled "Yeah, when I start, I just get so excited, I just can't stop- I have to do everything"
Gwen grinned at the girl "More left for your family then?"
Aubrey just nodded "Well we'll keep some, but most will go to the local orphanage "Saint Johns" "
Gwen gave a small smile "That's very kind"
Aubrey beamed proudly, her chest puffing up slightly at the compliment "My parents taught me that- 'giving is often better than receiving'" she quoted presumably a parent.
"So, would you like a treat?"
Gwen accepted a strawberry custard tart, before starting the interview.
"So, Aubrey, why Total Drama?"
"Oh, it would be bounds of fun, wouldn't it? And the challenges, they would be great to do- they just seem-well challenging, and people- love, love, love to meet new people, Chris and Chef would be interesting to meet- I just-" the girl sighed and sunk into her seat "Aaarg simply amazing" she suddenly squealed.
The expressions the girl pulled as she talked, pretty much said what she was thinking.
She was a rather amusing person to watch Gwen thought. Her face seemed to say more than the actual words said.
The interview, ended up being a rather enjoyable experience, as the girl continued to speak with such enthusiasm for everything it appeared- she doubted even Chris would find it difficult to find something she wouldn't like, and also rather honestly and openly about herself. She was an are teenager who was comfortable with who she is and not afraid to speak what she felt or thought.
Suddenly the girl paused, her face suddenly blank, and slowly started to pale, her eyes widened and she looked slowly down at her sporty shoes.
There was a cockroach on it.
"Aaarg" the girl screamed, loud and high pitched.
She then flung it off her shoe, with great force and jumped onto her couch. The roach went flying out the window.
"Oh gosh" Aubrey ran to the window "Please be no paper boys"
Gwen followed her confused "Huh?" she asked rather un-eloquently, that certainly wasn't something she'd normally say or worry about if she had flung a cockroach out of a window.
"Long story short flung a cockroach out of my bedroom window once, hit a paper-boy square in the face, both hilarious and scary" Aubrey shivered- maybe at the memory or maybe hoping it won't happen to her.
"I hate cockroaches" Aubrey moaned- "they just- follow me ev-er-y-where"
She just harrumphed as she sat back down on the seat and crossed her arms pouting "Maybe I have a particular cockroach inducing scent or something" she sniffed her under-arms and the promptly shrugged, before looking at the amused Gwen.
"Not funny!" she exclaimed with a pout.
Gwen nodded her head "Sure it was"
Aubrey sighed, but was smiling too "I suppose it was"
She then looked to Gwen "so, interview over then?"
Gwen nodded her head "Yes, interview over"
She extended her hand, but the girl got up and hugged her, "I'm so very happy to have met you and I sure wish I get to meet you again, even if I don't get accepted into Total Drama"
Gwen rather awkwardly returned the hug "of-course"
Aubrey gave her a mighty beam and Gwen left the house.
End.
GwendolynD
I hope everyone reading this is enjoying it.
Disclaimer: Total Drama is not owned by me.
Info:
Name: Aubrey Van Amstel
Age: 17
Ethnicity: Caucasian- father was Dutch, mother German
I originally had her born in Japan, but if you want to can change it to born in Canada or recently moved to Canada if it suits.
Stereotype: Bubbly Optimist
Hair (style and colour): Blonde- bright yellow, straight stringy- just goes to her chin, normally worn in a small pony tail with allot of hairpins to keep it of her face.
Eyes: Big bright and Blue
Skin: pale, healthy glow
Body: lean, can see clear muscle, not much body fat, tall- like just over 6 foot- which is tall for a female
Sharp heart shaped face, good cheek bones, big dimples- she is constantly smiling or laughing
Every day wear: white shorts, with bright loose fitting flowery of-the shoulder top, and red flats- sometimes she has bright pink sunnies to wear.
Sleepwear: cookie monster matching top and shorts pyjamas
Swimwear: red with white polka-dots vintage style bikini- 50ies ish
Formal wear: doesn't matter, Aubrey likes to dress up and will go all out- eg pick a theme- 50's, gangster, classic Hollywood, fairytale, princess- etc and then do hair, make-up, accessories
Personality: bright, bubbly, bouncy, loves the outdoors, to hang out, to be active. Laughs easily and is quite shameless. Friendly, playful, a great friend who is will to try almost anything- including eating a live worm- true story and she vomited after.
An honest person, who trusts easily.- not very good at lying- absolutely terrible at it.
Very emotional, you can easily read her emotions on her face, and puts her entire self into everything. When she was happy, she is ecstatic, when she is sad she is extremely depressed and shuts herself away- but it is hard to make her really upset. She is passionate and basically leaves her heart on her sleeve. Will help anyone.
Background/History:
Aubrey's parents met when they were on separate holidays in Japan/ Canada, found that they loved the country they ended up moving there. Every few years the family travels back to their respective home towns.
Aubrey has had a farely normal childhood, no real problems, but as she is quite tall for a girl and has suffered very mild discrimination but nothing too drastic, just a few words here and there- not to mention insults just role of her back- she loves life too much to let them bother her.
Also being tall at times she feels awkward and never made many female friends- she also spends much of her time outdoors playing sports as-well she kind of hangs out with the guys- they kind of consider her as one of them. As a consequence she has never been asked out and never gone on a date.
Aubrey would one day love to represent Japan/Canada in the Olympics in track. Out of everything Aubrey loves to run, the longer the distance the better- marathons are something she has a passion for- she loves to push her limits.
she grew up in a positive and loving family. She tells her parents everything and they support her in whatever she does. Her parents own a book store and absolutely love books, her dad has written two books about being happy. He also teaches on Tuesday and Thursday at a wellness centre about being positive in life.
Strengths: Flexible, passionate, try's anything, very positive and good with calming people.
Weaknesses: doesn't like seeing anyone in trouble- in a competition this can be used against her. Not so good under pressure or sticking to plans/rules, or following long lists of instructions
Skills: Great with sports- athletic person,
Phobias: Cockroaches- they are everywhere! She once found one in a sports bra she was about to put on, she screamed and flung the bra with the cockroach out the window, funny story landed on the paper boys face.
Everyday Outfit: white shorts, with bright loose fitting flowery of-the shoulder top, and red flats- sometimes she has bright pink sunnies to wear.
Swim-wear: vintage red with white polka-dot 50's looking two-piece
How does your OC act around strangers: She is a very happy and friendly person, try to befriend anyone- even a random hobo
How does your OC act around friends and family: loves them and cares about them deeply always doing what she can to help. Loves a good laugh
How does your OC act around that 'special someone'?: very shy, and a bit concerned that she has never been asked out before (but tries to not let this fact bother her)-she honestly wouldn't know what to do and may be very clumsy
Interested in a relationship?: Yes, but dislikes she is taller than allot of guys- especially living in Japan. She normally doesn't let her height get to her, but sometimes she wonders if guys are intimidated by tall girls. (She hasn't dated before)
Would you like your OC to hook-up with another OC? Again, up to you, if it works
Is there anything unique about your OC? Extremely ticklish and loves dress-ups/ cosplay
She is fluent in Japanese and English. Only speaks and understand a few words in German and Dutch.