Total Drama: Behind the Scenes Chapter 17: Delanie and Louisa, a total drama series fanfic

Behind the Scenes: Delanie Rios and Louisa Finchley

Charmaine and Flick were in the Snoops headquarters, the two were watching the screens that the windows had turned into and were checking their regular camera's that they had set up around Canada.

They keep their eye out for interesting teens, who probably wouldn't audition on their own tuition…and just may need a bit of subtle persuasion that they would provide.

With Duncan for example, he was casually walking past a couple, who were arguing passing a parcel back and forth between them, they weren't sure what it was, but it seemed they both thought the other should have it, as the parcel in mid pass- from the girl to the boy- Duncan casually walks by, bumps into the boy and grabs it- right under their noses- but as there is quite the crowed- they couldn't see who had taken it.

They then start arguing, as to whose fault it was, that it got stolen- it was all rather hilarious mind you. But they realised he'd make a good candidate.

They started off by putting up more flyers around his area- you know creating an awareness- so much so- that he actually started ripping them up when he saw them- or- as he did do once- he ripped up enough, dipped them in off-milk and dumped it on a cosy looking couple.

Every once in a while, one of them would walk by and mention it in excited voices.

The icing, was when Charmaine walked by in a similar fashion style as Duncan and walked past in her raspy voice on the phone and made sure Duncan could hear her say to her fake friend that she would try out for Total Drama.

So, despite the many auditions the crew were going through- they still kept an eye out- for Pahkitew or future shows…not to mention they heard of a new show that could be set up after, very soon after- it was just whispers, but some sort of show that was to do with an around the world race.

They were only whispers at the moment, but Ashley had a hunch and when Ashley has hunches- she is normally right.

Not to mention Alphonse had received a phone call the other day and quiet Dina, was sure she heard something, but there wasn't a definite yet. They had all their sense open.

However, there task at the moment was Pahkitew Island.

"Oh- Matey…take a look at this!" Charmaine exclaimed as she quickly zapped the image to the main screen- which was the table.

There was a guy of average height, longish brown hair, black eyes, he wore a white skivvy, with jeans, a red vest and a dark green beanie.

He was running, dodging people- clearly making sure he wasn't touched by anyone, he quickly swerved to miss being touched by a lady swinging her bags around as she readjusted them.

He jumped over a bin, his eyes darting everywhere, and quickly rounding a corner and entering a coffee shop, a he made a fist pump as he did so a look of achievement on his face. He then quickly went into a back booth- which was right next to an open window and a clear view of the entire place- even the kitchen door.

He then opened up a laptop and placed it onto the table- Charmaine quickly zoomed in to see the website 'Zombie Survival' was the heading.

The two girls looked to each-other and grinned- they were definitely going to keep an eye on this one.

….

Gwen, in the mean-time was in the Japanese tea-garden. She was once again asleep on the grass.

There had been a long meeting last night, as they 'discussed' future candidates. So far they only had two: Jasmine the Australian ad Max- who was an interesting looking fellow- but then who to add?

With so many options it was an exhausting task. Gwen ended up spending allot of time in the tea-garden. It always managed to calm her and in this stressful situation, it was what she needed.

So here she was catching a nap, before she started her interviews for the day.

….

The video starts off with showing Delanie on a film set. She has a giant smile plastered on to her face.
"Well, hello Total Drama people. My name is Delanie & I'm a method actress. You've seen me in bit roles in movies like Grunge Party & Psychodelic Fever & comic relief supporting roles in comedy films such as Lawrence Washburn: Dead or Alive & Simon Paul at the G*** Ball. I have also acted in theatre as Abigail Williams in my father's version of The Crucible. Speaking of roles, I just landed the role as Tiffany Langham in a coming of age teen film about a girl moving across America to Queens, New York &edging complete strangers. I am doing research on the stereotype & I thought this show would help me with that. Due to being a method actress, I have a very diverse skill set. I can hunt & swim. Plus I can crump really well. Just put on some bounce music & y'all will be amazed. Hopefully, I just won't have to deal with scorpions of I'm select."

Yes, The next girl, Gwen was going to interview, was a method actress. They had of-course checked- they had looked up and watched what shows she had listed- and it turned out she wasn't lying. Auditions, were like CV's- often had 'extended truths' as they at Total Drama like to say.

A method actress, was definitely something different, and would probably provide a different type of strategy on the show- but how badly did she want the money?

If she was there simply to study, how badly did she want it?

One thing all the past contestants had in common- no matter their different approaches to the contest- was that they'd do just about anything for the money- for the win.

That was where the ratings value laid- that crazy ambition.

So, she was here to figure out A: how much did the girl want the money and B: other angles that they could possibly take advantage of to create drama. Because- well they were a TV show after-all, they needed to get the best cast to create as much TV watching, train wreck drama possible.

And there is was really only one way to know.

She rang the bell.

Delaine was very prompt to open, a big smile on her face "It is a real pleasure to meet you, I am extremely fascinated"

Gwen shook the girls extended hand "It is a pleasure to meet you too"

She was then lead to a dining room, where there was a laptop open at one end of the table, which Delaine sat in-front of and Gwen, took her own notes out sat across from her.

"So, why Total Drama?"

"I hope you don't mind, but I do have a few questions- before we start" Delaine stated instead of answering Gwen's question.

Gwen gave a small nod in affirmation "Perfectly fine"

"Excellent" the girl smiled, and then put on a serious 'no nonsense' face, gently pushed the fake orange rimmed glasses she had on- Gwen guessed for the interview- she was dressed like an office worker- her thick wavy hair was tied into a bun- it appeared the girl was going for a more professional look for this interview- her green eyes peered over her fake glasses, she leaned forward slightly "Now-"she then checked her notes on the lap-top "out of all the contestants thus far- who would you say- made the best characters for television viewing?"

"Well, the antagonists- people like Heather and Alejandro, the slightly crazy- Izzy, Sierra, and eventually Courtney- and then the happy likeable ones Owen and Lindsay "Gwen answered honestly. She always agreed when they said 'honestly is the best policy- or get your arse bitten'- well that last bit she always tacked on- but she has learnt her lesson- mince your words and you could literary get your back side bitten- happened to her.

As Gwen spoke, the girl typed on her lap-top, asking Gwen to pause every once in a while so she didn't miss anything- though another thing that probably didn't help the girl was how she sat- Gwen had no problem with it- in-fact for some people it was perfectly normal- but apparently not for the girl- she sat poised- perched on the seat (and Gwen guessed one ankle neatly tucked behind the other), her posture was perfect, and her fingers were almost exaggeratingly typing- she was constantly moving to get back into position- every time she realised she had slouched- she straightened her back, she corrected the way she sat- how she positioned herself over the table, her expression, she clearly made sure her eyes were looking over the glasses when she asked a question, and peering through theme when she typed- everything.

Small adjustments here and there, were constant.

The girl- Gwen realised, as the questions continued to come- was in character- one that she wasn't quite used to, one that she was still learning about- but she was still there.

Gwen sighed internally at that realisation, it may take her a while to see the girl that was underneath- well, won't be the first- she remembered her most recent interview- the princess. She had a feeling she had to use a different tactic on this one though- but what?

"Now lets see" Delaine looked at her notes, she then took her glasses off, holding them by their rims in her right hand, placed that hand on the table- the glasses still in them and leaned forward looking at Gwen over the lap-top. She stared straight at Gwen, her expression grave, as if she were going to discuss a rather serious matter of big importance; she pursed her lips "Now Miss Daugherty, one final question"

Gwen, had to give a small smile at the girls antics- she had obviously put allot of thought into this performance.

"So- I understand, not every applicant is interviewed- so why did you choose to interview me?" Was the girl's final and bold question.

"Being a method actress- it adds a different element and we are always on the look-out for different- but really we weren't sure how to approach it, and there is really only one way to see how" was Gwen's frank answer.

"Thank-you" Delanie replied "that has been most beneficial" she then closed the laptop.

Gwen was glad- she was sure the girl had enough material to write an essay.

"So, why Total Drama?"

Gwen asked once more.

And this time she got a response "As I said in my audition, it would be a great way to see how teens interact, when grouped into new environments and deal with unexpected challenges" Delanie said with a small smile on her face, as she now rested back on her seat.

"What do you expect to add to the Total Drama Scene?" Gwen continued.

"Well hopefully something interesting to watch- but I hadn't thought about that too much- I'm rather interested in observing the others"

The girl was answering her questions, with a bright smile, as the interview continued, but she needed to learn more about the girl, get her out of her shell. She then remembered something from the audition.

"Crumps- I mean crumping"

"Wha-" was the girls ever so eloquent response to Gwen's purposefully out-of-context statement.

"In your audition, you mentioned you could crump, mind showing me?" Gwen clarified.

Delanie smiled sheepishly at Gwen "Are you sure?"

Gwen nodded 'When contestants mention different talents in their audition, it is nice to see them"

"Well- I don't know" Delanie started to undo the bun in her hair, playing with it as it fell loose.

"I won't pressure you, but I honestly want to see" Gwen did her best to encourage the girl, with-out being too pushy.

She bit her lip, her hands still playing with her hair.

"I promise, I have no cameras" Gwen gave a cheeky smile, trying to show she was joking- though she was partly serious about it- then again, if she were perfectly honest- she wasn't completely sure if that was a true statement- but she honestly could say she wasn't aware of any cameras- and the statement had the desired effect.

Delanie gave a small smile "You are right- it is just the two of us"

Gwen hoped her responding smile, didn't show any uncertainty of that, instead she quickly grinned "Sweeeeeet! Got any cool beats"

Which, said, in her rather posh- and very uncool voice, sounded utterly ridiculous.

The girl paused, looked at Gwen oddly for a moment and then burst out laughing.

"You don't say things like that- much do you?" the girl asked after she had stopped laughing.

"No" Gwen readily admitted, unashamed, and already feeling a little bit of accomplishment.

"Well, yes, I do have some 'cool beats'" she mimicked Gwen, grinning as she got up and led Gwen to a different part of the house.

Gwen was taken to a rather spacious loungey sort of room. It was, more of an amphitheatre than a lounge. Hanging on the back wall was a giant tv, against one of the walls was a few shelving's worth of dvds- which had a clear marked group of sections- it was a good variety- it seems the entire family enjoyed movies, a good distance away were comfortable looking mixes of chairs and two-seater couches- they had two rows (the second row was actually plat-formed up behind the first), and then between the chairs and the tv, was what seemed to be a mini stage or a wooden raised platform- whichever- around the room, there was what appeared to be some rather impressive lighting and speakers, and closer to the chairs a rather impressive looking sound-system.

Delanie grinned at Gwen, as she noticed Gwen taking in the room "Neat huh"

"Yes, it is rather impressive set-up to have in a house"

Delaine chuckled, as she made her way to the sound-system, "That sounds more like you"

Gwen gave a small shrug- not that Delanie could see "You are probably correct there"

She could here Delanie snort as she played with the sound-system, Gwen went and got herself comfort in one of the couches- in the front rows of-course.

Music- Gwen hadn't heard of started playing, and Delanie made her way to the stage.

It was a short performance, but Gwen enjoyed it, she clapped and hollered as if she were an actual performance and not a quick something on stage.

Delanie bowed.

There was a bit of pink creeping up her neck, but she was still grinning madly.

Gwen then got up to join Delanie "Could you teach me a bit?"

"Ah-sure"

Gwen did her best to imitate the girl, but it was hopeless.

Delanie to her credit, did her best to politely stifle her laughter, but by the end of it the girl was laughing so hard, she had a few tears splotching her cheeks, as she gasped loudly on the floor catching her breath and trying to soothe her cramped stomach.

It took a bit of humiliation, but Delanie was allot more relaxed, more willing to be herself as Gwen finished the interview (after Delanie had calmed down enough to talk properly).

Sometimes, if you wanted to get things rolling, you need to take the first hit, as Delanie happily chatted about a fun Zombie party she and her friends had (she went as a Zombie Marilynn Munroe), Gwen realised the time- thanks to Delanie's questions, the crumping and now the many stories the girl told, time had run away from her, and if she didn't quickly wrap up things she'd be late.

She finished the interview, quickly said goodbye to Delanie and then popped on over to the next interview.

…..

-spa-lassh-

-thump-

"Aaargh"

"What the hell!"

"Where did she come form?"

"Get of me"

"ALIEN INVASION!"

That last one- Gwen thought was a bit far-fetched- especially as the kid that apparently yelled it, started running around the massive garden screaming, before smashing through the fence- right next to the door and running away.

She dislodged herself and apologised to the lad she had unfortunately landed on and made her way to the edge of the pool and climbed out, with a helping hand of a girl who hand long blonde hair.

The girl gave her a smile as she helped Gwen out "I'm not really sure who he is- a guy on holiday I believe- he just showed up"

A tall guy, with black hair handed the guy she landed on an ice-pack and helped him out of the pool "Yeah- he seemed nice enough, but none of us know who he is"

He gestured to the small group that was gathering around them.

"Nope, not a clue" a girl spoke up grinning- who looked remarkably like the guy with the ice-pack- quite possible his twin.

"So, who are you anyway? And how did you get here- not on purpose I bet" The blonde who helped her out asked.

The lad she landed on painfully moved his limbs "I hope not" he interjected.

The black haired guy chuckled as he handed his mate an icepack.

Gwen coughed up some water "I can teleport- not sure where I am, but I was aiming for the Finchley residence" Gwen supplied the address.

"Oh they're our neighbours" the blonde supplied.

"I know who you are" a girl with a Canadian accent speaks up.

Gwen turns to face her, she sees a pale girl, who has a fit figure, with straight black hair, a heart shaped face and big blue almond shaped eyes.

"You interviewed my sister didn't you?"

Gwen squinted, she did seem familiar "Your sister is-?"

"Sky" the girl says quickly.

"Sky" Gwen repeats trying to remember.

"You interviewed her about two months ago- you had her juggling fruit and doing all sorts of weird things" the girl prods, trying to get Gwen to remember.

"Ah- yes the crazily ambitious athlete" Gwen says as she remembers. That girl, did about anything to prove she was a top competitor- Gwen did have her do a few- things.

The girl grins "Yep- that's Sky"

"What was the interview for?" another person pipes up, obviously curious.

"Total Drama" Sky's sister says.

"Really? That is so cool- I bet you meet some crazy people" tall black haired guy says.

"Hey!" Sky's sister glares at the guy.

"baring your sister I mean" the guy quickly adds.

"Are you interviewing someone now then?" blonde asks.

"Actually- yes, if you don't mind- I'm running late as it is" Gwen replies, before she quickly exits, following the girls directions.

Gwen walks along the path that blonde had pointed out to her, still dripping wet. She really wished she had asked for a towel at-least, as she continued to trudge down the path- shivering slightly. Yet- again, it was rushing that got her into these situations.

She rushed here- and missed her target, she rushed to get to the interview and now she was dripping wet and cold. She wrapped her arms tighter around herself- if she got a cold, she'd be so mad. She'd blame Michael for sending her here. He'd better hope she didn't catch a cold.

She kept marching, not really wanting to risk botching it up a second time.

Eventually she made it to the Finchley residence. She stood shivering at the front door as she waited for someone to answer it.

"I take it you came via the Winterbourne house- or to be more precisely their pool" a voice spoke up behind her.

Gwen swivelled around, startled, to see Louisa, behind her a towel in her hand.

"Thank-you- how did- " Gwen started her question before Louisa spoke up.

"Besides your wet state despite the nice blue sky day, I saw you come up, via that pathway- the shortest and most logical way of reaching it, is via the Winterbourne place- not to mention their pool heating is broken, I'm also observant" the girl shrugged, but she was clearly proud of herself.

Gwen accepted the towel- it was heated and so fluffy, she shut her eyes for a brief minuet before following Louisa to what looked like a rather proper sitting room. Gwen paused before entering "Wouldn't your mother mind?"

Gwen knew hers would.

Louisa shrugged "Nah you'll be fine- plus- this is only her second best sitting room"

Gwen chuckled as she sat herself down, her own mother had her favourite rooms- her bests guests went into the best room and others- well- into the second best room. Though occasionally- she'd invite a few friends around and realise one or two of the group were 'second room' people- which as she was a lady- she'd still let into her best room- only to be polite.

"You grew up around here- didn't you?" Louisa asked.

Gwen groaned, she had completely forgotten the girls audition. She had actually, after watching the audition, sat with a few of the interns and gone through possible questions she was bound to be asked- even speculated what Chris actually used for his hair- it didn't sound very nice.

And, now, she had forgotten.

Louisa is sitting on her bed in her very neat and organised bedroom. She waves madly at the camera.

"Hello Total Drama, my name is Louisa and I would be great for your show, I mean it sounds like me- I love adventure and this is an adventurous thing to do."

She then pauses and "I just have a few questions…" she then prattles of a long list, some are about really personal things of the producer's and Chris and Chef, which would have them scratching their heads on how she got the information. She then gets up and goes really close to the camera "..and Chris that product you use for your hair- that bird poo stuff- I mean it is basically just bird poo- really, I mean really- that's gross and it must stink" she whispers to the lens, before going back to her bed, she then smiles once more "If you could e-mail me those answers that would be great"

She then gives a small smile and then waves to the camera before getting up and turning it off.

"The last girl ask allot of questions" Louisa correctly picked up on the reasoning behind Gwen's groan.

Gwen sighed "Yes", she was stilled baffled, about how much the girl knew.

She took a deep breath in and out, remembering some of what they had discussed- she had survived Delanie, she had survived Ryan- she could handle this girl.

A few hours later, Gwen walked out of the Finchley residence exhau-sted.

The girl was polite and didn't seem to mind if Gwen didn't know an answer, Gwen was once again reminded of the girls mad research skills- maybe she could join the Total Drama research team when she got older- or the Snoops- she may like that…

Louisa started of normal, if a bit lively (her hands moved in quick motions displaying what she said- as if she spoke sign language)- but Gwen didn't mind it was a little entertaining actually, but as the interview went on, she got more and more excited, she spoke faster and faster. Gwen had to concentrate to catch what was being said- not to mention her brain having to keep up with all the questions- the girl didn't stick to one subject. She would bounce from one to the next, come back to an earlier topic, and then a new one and so on.

Gwen rubbed her temples- she wasn't sure if she was getting a headache because of what she had just experienced or if she was getting a cold, but she definitely needed an aspirin.

She quickly bypassed her house, getting a quick shower and dry clothes, before heading back to base.

As she walked past the interns- Web did a fine imitation of someone trying to crump- more specifically she guessed- her.

She groaned and slapped a hand to her forehead- she should've known omission to Delanie would come back and haunt her- it always does.

She was never going to lie, mince words, omit truth, miss-guide or anything else similar- again-Never.

End.

I hope you all enjoyed!

Delanie Rios- Ruff Da Mastermind

Louisa Finchley- GwendolynD

Till Next Time

GwendlynD

Info:

Name: Delanie Rios

Nickname (Optional): Lanie

Stereotype: The Method Actress

Age (15-17): 17

Gender: Female

Appearance –

Hair Color/Style: Long wavy brown hair

Eye Color: Green

Skin and Body Type: She has tan skin & she is of average height around 5'8" & she is very curvy.

Clothing –

Everyday: A green t-shirt with skinny jeans & orange sneakers.

Formal: A purple dress that is knee length with white gloves & green heels.

Pajamas: A white t-shirt with black yoga pants

Swimsuit: A navy blue two piece bikini

Accessories (Optional; piercings, tattoos, gloves, hats, etc): A grey fedora

Markings (Scars, etc): N/A

Stereotype (Again): The Method Actress

Personality (Remember, more descriptive helps me portray your character the best way I can): Delanie is a person that can adapt to any role in a performance. She can play a party girl but she can also portray a very serious role such as heroine trying to overcome a struggle. In real life, she is a constantly cheery girl who is very curious about the world. She is very socialable & she has a heart of gold. Despite being on the big screen, she is very humble & modest. Due to her being a method actress, she has developed into a very diverse skill set. She is fairly resourceful like Angus MacGyver. She tends to go through immense training to adapt to a new role. She is very ambitious & she wants to become the greatest method actor/actress to ever hit the silver screen.

History (Optional, but will help for development's sake): She was born to director Juan adios & his model/actress wife Leslie in Los Angeles. She also has an older sister that is a television executive for a talk show. She grew in show business & she has appeared in many different movies as an extra & as a supporting role. She has mostly been a comic relief character in a supporting or minor role in movies. However, in theatre, she has adapted very well due to intense research on serious roles. She recently got her big break being cast in a coming of age teen movie about a girl named Tiffany Langham who is transferring to a school far away from her home due to the fact that her father got a promotion that sent him across the country. Now the lead character, which is being played by Delanie, is moving across country with her father, mother, & younger sister to Queens, New York. Delanie wants to pull off an amazing performance & she decided to apply to the show to see how it would be on a social level with complete strangers just like her character is in the film.

Likes: Acting, hunting, swimming, optimism, method acting, theatre, singing, relating to people, being a thespian, horror movies, comedy movies, bounce music, learning, & meeting new people.

Dislikes: Being lied to, not knowing a role, modeling (her mother wanted her to but she never wanted to be one), losing, pessimists, being called a girly girl, & perverse sense of humor.

Talents: Method acting & crumpin'

Strengths: Hunting, swimming, fast learner, & very social.

Weaknesses: Very naive & curious, she's an optimist to a fault, she tends to forget that she is in character, & sometimes forgets the difference between reality & TV.

Phobia: Scorpions

Family and how they interact:
Her father, Juan, has tried many many times to keep a strict father-daughter bond with Delanie to keep it a personal relationship with Delanie & not have a director-actor type relationship.
Her mother, Leslie, let's Delanie design clothes for her many fashion lines & they have a slight coworker type bond but they have a strong mother-daughter bond.
Her sister, Melanie, isn't around a lot of the time due to being a 26 year old television executive for a talk show called The Insider.

Secrets? (Optional): I'll get back to you on this one.

Relationship (yes or no, not everyone will get one though): Sure

If so, with whom (Personality traits or stereotype): A guy that likes to explore & be openminded.

How they would act around them (Before and after would help): Before- She would be very bubbly & nervous around him. After- She would feel more comfortable around him. She would feel as if she wasn't supposed to be researching a role.

Audition Tape/Why TDS?:
The video starts off with showing Delanie on a film set. She has a giant smile plastered on to her face.
"Well, hello Total Drama people. My name is Delanie & I'm a method actress. You've seen me in bit roles in movies like Grunge Party & Psychodelic Fever & comic relief supporting roles in comedy films such as Lawrence Washburn: Dead or Alive & Simon Paul at the G*** Ball. I have also acted in theatre as Abigail Williams in my father's version of The Crucible. Speaking of roles, I just landed the role as Tiffany Langham in a coming of age teen film about a girl moving across America to Queens, New York &edging complete strangers. I am doing research on the stereotype & I thought this show would help me with that. Due to being a method actress, I have a very diverse skill set. I can hunt & swim. Plus I can crump really well. Just put on some bounce music & y'all will be amazed. Hopefully, I just won't have to deal with scorpions of I'm select." The camera then turns off.

Why TDS: To research a role that she is playing in her first movie as the lead character.

Name: Louisa Finchley

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Nationality: British

Accent: Posh accent- though sometimes puts on a French accent

When she talks, she kind-of talks with her hands- she moves them about as if demonstrating what she is saying.

Family: Mum, Dad, Grandma, Older brother, two parrots- Oliver and Olivia

Stereotype: FrenchSleuth

Personality: A very curious girl, who like's to get to the bottom of things. She absolutely loves, snooping, rumours, secrets and above all sleuthing.

Mysteries are her thing- whether it would a missing sock, a fictional mystery- tv, movie or book, real life mysteries from history, real life mystery of present day.

Every bodies business is her business, she can't stay out. She loves knowing secrets', she has to know everyone's secrets- though she is an excellent secret keeper- when people tell her secrets, or her own secrets, she is very good at keeping it.

She is honest and blunt, if you ask her a question, be prepared to get a very truthful answer. When you ask it, make sure you are prepared to get any answer. She is loyal, courageous, opinionated, hard -working, very neat and organised.

Has a flair for drama and adventure- day dreams of finding an old pirate treasure map.

Not very good at holding back when it comes to asking questions- even of rather personal nature. She won't judge, she is just curious and likes learning things from people. But some people misunderstand and find her rude or offensive as some find her questions a bit much.

She loves learning about people, and observing. She can spend hours either: just sitting back and making observations- which she keeps all in a journal. Or simply asking stranger's loads of questions.

Her dream- besides the pirate's treasure, is to live in her own apartment in Paris and be a sort-of Sherlock Holmes- as in- a famous detective, who is a consultant for police and hired by wealthy people to solve their problems/ mysteries- but French.

Besides, mysteries, snooping, and sleuthing, she loves France and all things French.

The food, music, architecture, language, openings about love, she has learnt French and gets her parents to take family vacations there whenever possible.

Like I said earlier she daydreams of living there.

Bio:

Her family is very rich and can afford her and her older brother the best education money can buy.

The family are very close. They were also very strict, you were expected to present yourself correctly, be on your best behaviour and work hard. Both siblings achieve straight 'A's because of this.

Her mother is a surgeon and her father is an archaeologist, who is often away. It was due to her father that their house was filled with allot of exotic curiosities and odd rocks.

Her French grandmother, who now lives with them- since her husband died and would otherwise be lonely by herself, was the person who inspired Louisa's love of all thigs French. When she went to her Grandparents house she saw French, antiques, ate the traditional food- French Onion soup is her favourite, saw pictures of France and learnt the language. She and her brother spent allot of time there as when her father was away, their mother worked long hours and sometimes double shifts the Grandparents were the best bet.

Her brother is five years older than her, and is following in Medicine like her mother and grandfather. His grandfather often did work in poorer areas and he is following his footsteps.

Hobbies: puzzles, riddles, looking up mysteries to solve, walking randomly in new areas, discovering secrets

Likes: mysteries, riddles, adventure, snooping, secrets, rumours, talking to people, outdoors, costumes, circus, pirates and pirate treasure, animals- all shapes and sizes, glasses, travel- though particularly France, hikes, interesting cars, museums, board-games, old houses, ghost stories, anything French

Dislikes: being indoors, having to sit still for long periods- she is a girl that likes to move except when she is observing people, computer games- real life is soo interesting, mess- she is a rather tidy person, wearing shoes- one thing she dislikes about the French is the shoes- she prefers flat footed sturdy lace-up boots if she has to wear shoes, soft drinks-she doesn't like the feel on her teeth, reality tv shows,

Fears: not much, she is pretty fearless, but a big fear human like dolls- she thinks the eyes follow her around- she swears they do. She got a doll when she was younger, the face was soo real and the eyes unblinking, she couldn't sleep with it in the same room. It was a present from a good family friend, so they couldn't throw it out, but they took it out of her room every night.

Talents: solving puzzles, mysteries, getting secrets from people

Relationship: she doesn't pick a label- she is open to any relationship. She has dated one guy- his name was Steven- it lasted two weeks. He was very nice- but she found him too nice and well- boring. So she dumped him.

If a relationship works with her, you can do it- but it is up to you.

Pet Peeves:

Appearance and Clothing:

Appearance: She is average height, thin but not stick thin, sharp oval face with pointy-ish ears that stick out, strawberry blonde hair, that is normally worn into a single plat that hangs over her right shoulder, light freckles across her pale skin, dark blue eyes.

She wears dark green thick rimmed glasses. But she has a few colours- Purple, Red, Yellow, and Orange as-well.

Clothes-
A dark green beret, a cream coloured blouse, with matching jacket and shorts that have yellow and pink checks on them. Either barefoot or brown lace boots if she must wear shoes.

Sleep: pale blue singlet and shorts- the shorts with little Eifel towers on them and she has a pair of white bunny rabbit slippers

Swim: Dark blue one-piece

Cold: a plain dark green shirt, with black jeans, her boots, a white wool jumper, a hot pink scarf matching hot-pink mitts,

Special item: she will bring her observation journal

Reaction to being voted off: she wouldn't mind- unless there is a mystery still left unslolved then she'd be like: "I gots to stay, the mystery NEEDS SOLVIIIIIING!"

Reaction to winning: "What- I won?"- "like really?...Don't believe it!" yeah, she would be in disbelief or even in shock, then when it settles she'd be really proud of herself

Audition:

Louisa is sitting on her bed in her very neat and organised bedroom. She waves madly at the camera.

"Hello Total Drama, my name is Louisa and I would be great for your show, I mean it sounds like me- I love adventure and this is an adventurous thing to do."

She then pauses and "I just have a few questions…" she then prattles of a long list, some are about really personal things of the producer's and Chris and Chef, which would have them scratching their heads on how she got the information. She then gets up and goes really close to the camera "..and Chris that product you use for your hair- really, I mean really- that's gross and it must stinks" she whispers to the lens, before going back to her bed, she then smiles once more "If you could e-mail me those answers that would be great"

She then gives a small smile and then waves to the camera before getting up and turning it off.

Hope you like her and If I have missed anything just pm me.

Name: Louisa Finchly

Age: 17

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Straight

Nationality: British

Appearance: She is average height, thin but not stick thin, sharp oval face with pointy-ish ears that stick out, strawberry blonde hair, that is normally worn into a single plat that hangs over her right shoulder, light freckles across her pale skin, dark blue eyes.

She wears dark green thick rimmed glasses. But she has a few colours- Purple, Red, Yellow, and Orange as-well.

Everyday:

A dark green beret, a cream coloured blouse, with matching jacket and shorts that have yellow and pink checks on them. Either barefoot or brown lace boots if she must wear shoes.

Sleep: pale blue singlet and shorts- the shorts with little Eifel towers on them and she has a pair of white bunny rabbit slippers

Swim: Dark blue one-piece

Formal: A black lace dress, with a red sash around her waist, red shoes.

Stereotype: FrenchSleuth

Personality: A very curious girl, who like's to get to the bottom of things. She absolutely loves, snooping, rumours, secrets and above all sleuthing.

Mysteries are her thing- whether it would a missing sock, a fictional mystery- tv, movie or book, real life mysteries from history, real life mystery of present day.

Has a flair for drama and adventure- day dreams of finding an old pirate treasure map.

Besides, mysteries, snooping, and sleuthing, she loves France and all things French.

The food, music, architecture, language, openings about love, she has learnt French and gets her parents to take family vacations there whenever possible.

Like I said earlier she daydreams of living there.

She is pretty fearless, but a big fear human like dolls- she thinks the eyes follow her around- she swears they do. She got a doll when she was younger, the face was soo real and the eyes unblinking, she couldn't sleep with it in the same room. It was a present from a good family friend, so they couldn't throw it out, but they took it out of her room every night.

Bio: Her family is very rich and can afford her and her older brother the best education money can buy.

The family are very close. They were also very strict, you were expected to present yourself correctly, be on your best behaviour and work hard. Both siblings achieve straight 'A's because of this.

Her mother is a surgeon and her father is an archaeologist, who is often away. It was due to her father that their house was filled with allot of exotic curiosities and odd rocks.

Her brother is five years older than her, and is following in Medicine like her mother and grandfather. His grandfather often did work in poorer areas and he is following his footsteps.

Family:

Mum, Dad, Grandma, Older brother, two parrots- Oliver and Olivia

Mum- Adriana- 47- a tall, elegant, blonde almost white hair, dark blue eyes (like her daughter), she is polite, organised, strict and fair, opinionated. As a surgeon she had had a busy work schedule, but she still managed to be there for her two kids when she could.

Dad- -51- He is a bit of a goofball, loves to make people laugh, and has always loved adventure. He is tall, broad shoulders- he is still rather fit as he likes to work-out when he can, he has joined an outdoor 'boot camp' sort of thing and likes to make the most of it when he is home- thick dark brown hair, and kind hazel eyes.

Grandma-78- Florence- she now has grey hair, but when she was younger it was red- like Louisa's, a kind oval face- if you see older pictures of her- she and Louisa are very similar. She is a laid back person- it would take allot to anger her- she likes to keep things simple, enjoys puzzles, knitting, reading poetry- she is a romantic soul, cooking, or even just sitting back and watching life go buy.

Older Brother- Samuel, 22- despite Sam, being five years older than Louisa, they have a pretty good relationship, close siblings. Appearance wise he is pretty much a carbon copy of his dad- just younger. He is a caring guy- very much into helping others- he has always felt strongly about helping people and animals who have been disadvantaged, but also a bit of a jokester and does his best to enjoy life when he can.

Parrots- Oliver and Olivia

Big German Shepherd—Sophia

Her grandmother moved in with them earlier this year when her husband- died.

As a family they interact well- communication is the key to this bunch- who are always in and out- very much an adventurous sort. They spend allot of time getting to know each other in pairs or threes- whoever is available at the time. They communicate well and trust each other- as both Samuel and Louisa are rather independent and adventurous sorts whom can cope quite well in new situations- their parents have learnt not to worry if a phone call is missed- they know they will call back when they can. And visa versa- knowing they have busy parents, Lousia and Samuel don't panic of a phone call is missed either. When they are all together, they like to go out camping as a family.

Because their parents were constantly in and out- Louisa and Samuel have grown up to be rather mature, independent and flexible individuals.

Strengths: Independent, flexible, communicates well- works well as a team player, can work well under stress, riddles, puzzles- anything related to sleuthing, anything French related, she is quite fit, avid reader too

Weaknesses: electronics- not very good with those, not very good as a Leader- gets distracted and can't really organise people, mess- when things are messy she gets confused- she'd try to organise it first as she likes things tidy and organised (which she gets from her mother)- before she can sort out her thoughts, doesn't get many tv or movie references, isn't musically talented, nor is she co-ordinated in the form of dance- she loves to dance- but is quite goofy, if she is indoors for long periods, long list of instructions- she gets bored quickly and tunes out/ throws them away and prefers to work things out with-out them

For both enemies and friends-that isn't how she operates- she'd talk to about anyone and as her mother has taught her- she'd treat everyone equally. She'd be nice to and chat with anyone, or silent with anyone of she thinks they'd prefer it, go on adventures with anyone- at the same time she see's someone being mean or rude, or even saying mean things about someone she'd confront them about it.

Her mother taught her the importance of treating everyone equally- no matter how they look, who they are, and their background. Whilst she likes secrets and gossip- she is aware that not everything you hear is true and would rather go straight to the source- if she wants the truth.

Friends:

Enemies:

Alliance: Nada- not one for alliances- they complicate things

Just would like to add here- she isn't one for strategy- well at least in this sort of thing- she kinda more of a 'go with the flow"

Romance: That is up to you, if it works for your story

She has dated one guy- his name was Steven- it lasted two weeks. He was very nice- but she found him too nice and well- boring. So she dumped him.

Just thought I'd add an audition:

Audition:

Louisa is sitting on her bed in her very neat and organised bedroom. She waves madly at the camera.

"Hello Total Drama, my name is Louisa and I would be great for your show, I mean it sounds like me- I love adventure and this is an adventurous thing to do."

She then gives a small smile and then waves to the camera before getting up and turning it off.

Accent: Posh accent- though sometimes puts on a French accent

When she talks, she kind-of talks with her hands- she moves them about as if demonstrating what she is saying.

Common quotes:

"The answer to the big mystery is: …"

"Hello, I was wondering if you could answer I few questions for me?"

"The eyes- follow me everywhere- I swear upon it"

"Merci"

"Excusez-moi" (she likes to throw in a bit of French when she can"

"Pari Pari, where to start, the music, the food, the fashion, the attitude, the romance- it is all so exciting"

"I have got to know, how can you not know?- how can you not care, I mean really, this Mystery- is driving me absolutely banana's- Aaaarg"

"Why, sit here- there is so much to see, to do- out there, to explore, to be, to know- magnifi"

Louisa pacing, her eyes glazed- she is clearly far away "Ah-ha- but of-course" she then dashes out.

Thirteen facts:

She can speak French

When she talks- she kind of talks with her hands- she moves them as-if demonstrating what she is saying

Likes to go for walks- when she has trouble thinking- it helps her sort out her mind

Loves the rain and thunderstorms

Likes to listen to music when watching thunder- classical in particular- finds it entertaining

Once spent an entire week (when she was seven) speaking French and doing all her school work in French-

Her front tooth is chipped- she once fell down and well chipped it

She has a journal, from which she writes all her human observations in it

She leaves the journal under her pillow- when she is not using it

She collects interesting news-paper clipping

She once ate dogfood for a dare

Enjoys whistling

Likes stats and graphs- can make allot of graphs and charts when trying to solve a case

If you have any questions- can pm me.