Oddities (AU, CC, TEEN) Thread #1

[POM]

This is an idea I had for a fic but don't have time to write it and I think it would be fun if I wrote it with other people.

Title: Oddities

Disclaimer: No one who participates in this story owns Roswell or any of it's characters. The idea of the story was inspired by a book I read a long time ago but I don't remember the title or anything about it other than three cousins didn't live up to the expectations of society for their come out. Please don't sue as this is all for fun only.

Couples: All CC
Category: AU, romance (regency type)

Summary: Liz, Maria, Isabel, and Tess are cousins about to make their come out season. Their mothers are all sisters and they were sensational beauties in their day so there is quite a stir about their daughters' come outs. The thing is, society is in for a bit of a disappointment. Lady Isabel Banning is so tall that she almost looks like a giant to most men and it scares them off with just one look. The Honorable Miss Elizabeth Parker is far too dark in complexion and looks like the daughter of a pirate. As she does not possess society's idea of beauty, most men look past her quickly. Lady Maria Valenti is pretty enough but she has a horrible problem keeping her tongue in check. If she isn't chattering on making people around her nervous, she's giving pieces of her mind to anyone who upsets her quick temper. Her step-brother, Lord Kyle Valenti, is one who can quickly upset that temper but also is someone who has been a comfort to her when she buts heads with her mother Amy and Amy tells her just what a disappointment she is. Lady Tess Harding seems to be the only one who can uphold the family name with her beauty and her quiet, demure behavior. The other three cousins have stayed close through letters but Tess is a stranger. The thing that seems most strange about her is that she seems to dread this come out more than any of them. Lady Amy Valenti is the only one of the original sisters that is helping the cousins and they are all staying in the Valenti home. Amy may not realize it but Maria gets her sharp tongue from her, and she can be quite imposing and intimmidating when she chooses to be.

Duke Michael Guerrin, Lord Kyle Valenti, Earl Alexander Whitman, and Count Maxwell Evans are the most eligible bachelors of the ton. Not one of them has any intention of marrying but when the four cousins, daughters of the infamous Whitmore sisters, make their come out will they be able to resist the charms that the rest of the society finds less than adequate? Kyle especially is intrigued by the quiet Tess who, to the jealous horror of the rest of the young ladies of the ton making their come out, has every man's attention due to her beauty. The fact that she doesn't encourage any of them frustrates Amy and interests Kyle. Can he figure out why she seems to dread what every other girl looks forward to?

Count Maxwell loves his bachelor status and despite the best efforts of many mommas and other matrons of society, has remained so far uncaught by any young ladies. When he gets a visit from his father before the official opening of the season who says that he wants to see Max married before he dies, Max decides maybe he'll give the infamous cousins a chance. He's immediately drawn by Tess's beauty and decides she's the one but another certain one of the cousins seems to keep his attention, despite the fact that she aggravates the life out of him. (I don't want Liz and Max to hit it off right away, but kind of get thrown together a bit and them to argue a bit.)

I want this to be light and fun...flirty.

Profiles on the characters would be nice. You don't have to include pictures if you don't want. You will be expected to post regularly. If you can't post for a time, please just let me/us know. More characters might pop up from time to time and in fact, you might insert one or two where they might appear at balls or what have you. Once we have cast everyone, I'll tell you where I would like to start this off.

Characters:

Lady Maria Valenti: madroswellfan
Honorable Miss Elizabeth Parker: maxandliz4ever1357
Lady Isabel Banning: KarenEvans
Lady Tess Harding:maxandliz4ever1357

Lord Kyle Valenti: KarenEvans
Count Maxwell Evans: POM
Duke Michael Guerrin: Fehr'sBear
Earl Alexander Whitman: madroswellfan

Amy and Jim Valenti: POMONA [ ME]

I want to keep this light and flirty and not rush things. So who wants to sign up?

Beth

Thank you Beth for giving me permission to take over this RPG!! All Credit go to LittleRoswell!!
I'm restarting this RPG...Everyone who signed up prior to this reposting still gets the characters they want! Casting Calls are still open

Enjoy.

~POM~

[POM]

Character Bio's Updated:

Name: Count Maxwell Evans
TB: POM

Age:20

Personality:

He is a man of high ideals and high standards. He won't settle for less than the best from yourself and others. He is intelligent, sharp, skilled, and motivated to excel. This ideal though causes animosity in some and you may get into arguments often. He also can't stand incompetence in others. But if you get to know him...he's really the complete opposite. But he only shows that to the people who he really cares for.

Background:
He grew up very wealthy...and always getting everything his heart desired. And since he was old enough to walk...he's had his eyes on the girls. He has a major repution for being a ladies man. Sometimes dating two or three women at a time. His friends... Michael, Kyle, and Alex all know this...and they also know not to leave there girls with him in the room. He easily attracts any and every girl. Kyles step sister Maria--is the only girl his charm has never worked on. He probably wants to keep it that way--she has a mouth like no other--not his type. His father wants to see him wed before he parishes--and Maxwell feels pressured into finding true love...to satisfy the likes of his parents--but who know it might just hit him with a ton a bricks or it will be just around the corner...he dosn't know... but all he knows is that time is running out! Will he find that special girl? He only hopes...and prays he will--but until that day...Bring on the girls !! LOL


Name: DUKE MICHAEL GUERIN
TB: Fehr'sBear

Age: 20

Personality: Michael isn't always the most outgoing type, but he is smart, and can be very thoughtful and romantic when he wants to be. He is very artistic, and spends much of his time sketching, when he should be attending classes. It calms him down considerably when his easily provoked temper flares. He can be extremely protective of those around him, jealousy can fuel his temper as well. Known for being a 'stonewall', he may seem a bit cold when you first meet him; but if you get to know him, and he cares for you, then there is the chance that he'll open up, showing you a side that doesn't surface very often.

Background: Michael grew up in a wealthy family but his parents weren't the kindest of people, so he spent most of his time with his close friends. The only person that has seen the softer side of Michael is his best friend Max Evans. Michael is a bit of a loner, he doesn't usually date very often-except there is this one girl who he has seen walking around occasionally; a girl that since then has invaded his dreams...but he doesn't know her. He realizes that he probably won't ever get the chance, but little does he know he is very wrong.


Name: Maria Valenti
TB: Madroswellfan

Lady Maria Valenti is rather pretty, but she has trouble with her tongue. She often rants, argues, raves, says things she shouldn't in polite company, argues, complains and argues. In particular she argues with her Mother Amy. When the two of them get on well, things are good. But there are often times when Lord Kyle has to comfort after nasty argues with Lady Amy about how she disappoints. However, saying this Lord Kyle oftens annoys her temper too. Lasy Maria's temper can be quite nasty and Maria has problems knowing when to stop talking, and therefore making things uncomfortable for whoever is listening.
Lady Maria gets on well with her cousins, but in particular Liz. Although Maria seems confident on the outside, she often worried what people actually think of her. She doesn't have the best track record with men and on the few occasions shes met someone nice she has scared them away. She values her friendship with Liz, but is scared that Liz may not like her.
Maria's relationship with her mother is some what procarious. Although she wants to help all the cousins to be perfect for there coming out, she pressures Maria to be the best, and therefor alienates Maria. They have never been very close, and Maria is starting to pull away further from her due to the pressure being piled against her.
Maria is looking forward to teh arrival of her cousins...but at the same time is not. Although it will be great to have someone to talk to who is going through the same thing...she knows that she will be in fierce competition with them, even though she doesnt want to be

Name: Lady Elizabeth Parker
TB: maxandliz4ever1357
Age: 18

Personality: Liz is not overly headstrong, but she's not unassertive either. She knows what she wants, she has strong opinions and beliefs, and, above all, she has an extremely sharp mind. Still, in public company she usually hides these characteristics, remaining soft spoken and charming. However, if you watch her behaviors closely, you can see signs of willfulness. For example, she always looks a man in the eye, instead of glancing demurely away as is usually custom. Yet despite this, most of society is fooled by her act, thinking her the perfect lady. Or, she would be the perfect lady, were she not dark-complexioned.

Background: Liz Parker is beautiful, but in a way that is not accepted in society. She is very dark skinned, with brown hair and sparkling brown eyes. Since most men look for beauty rather than brains or personality, and since Liz Parker does not fit the usual description of beauty, most men pass her by without a thought.

Lady Liz Parker grew up in a wonderful estate, where her every wish and whim was granted. Her mother, Lady Nancy Parker, married a very rich and kind man who would buy anything and everything for his wife and daughter. Yet, even with all the pampering, Lady Liz never became spoiled or rotten. She kept a sweet, generous nature throughout her childhood, which probably came from her wonderful, caring parents. Liz’s mother taught her how to be lady-like and charming, while Liz’s father taught her about science, philosophy, mathematics, and all other subjects considered “man’s” knowledge. Due to these unique teachings, Liz’s personality reflects a balance between the two; she is the perfect lady in company, but also smart as a whip and ready to defend her thoughts

Name:Lady Isabel Banning
TB: KarenEvans
Age-18

Personality-Isabel although seemingly very confidant and self-assured always has doubts about herself.This is mainly due to an over-bearing mother who has constantly pointed out her faults(not in a mean manner but her way of trying to improve her daughter).Isabel feels uncomfortable about her height,since most of the men she meets are taller than her thus she tends to withdraw to the background.However she only needs some encouragement for her wit and humour to surface.Her secret desire is to meet a man who will understand her completely and accept her as she is.

Background-Grew up in the lap of luxury.In a house full of boys she is the only daughter so was indulged by both her mother and father.She's the apple of her father's eye.Attended one of the most prestigious finishing schools in Switzerland and is now back to make her debut in society along with her cousins.
Name: Lord Kyle Valenti
TB:KarenEvans


Age-22

Personality-Powerful and aggressive,Kyle is used to getting what he wants.Yet,that tough as nails exterior hides a softer side which only his family has seen.After having lost his own mother at the age of 6 he's become anxiously possessive of all those who are dear to him.His biggest fear is losing someone he loves again.

Background-Being the sole male heir Kyle stands to inherit three huge estates from his father.He's had the best of education money could offer and now partners his father in the family business.Kyle is also an avid sportsman,excelling in horse-riding,boxing,hockey and football.He's never shown the slightest interest in any of the women his step-mother has introduced him to,dismissing them as being artificial.However one lady has been on his mind alot of late...
Name: Lady Tess Harding
TB:maxandliz4ever1357

[maxandliz4ever1357]

Yay! Ok, be back in a minute with the bio.

Edit: K, here it is! I didn't know how old she was supposed to be, but I'm assuming 18, since she's coming of age. Tell me if I'm wrong!

Name: Lady Elizabeth Parker

Age: 18

Personality: Liz is not overly headstrong, but she's not unassertive either. She knows what she wants, she has strong opinions and beliefs, and, above all, she has an extremely sharp mind. Still, in public company she usually hides these characteristics, remaining soft spoken and charming. However, if you watch her behaviors closely, you can see signs of willfulness. For example, she always looks a man in the eye, instead of glancing demurely away as is usually custom. Yet despite this, most of society is fooled by her act, thinking her the perfect lady. Or, she would be the perfect lady, were she not dark-complexioned.

Background: Liz Parker is beautiful, but in a way that is not accepted in society. She is very dark skinned, with brown hair and sparkling brown eyes. Since most men look for beauty rather than brains or personality, and since Liz Parker does not fit the usual description of beauty, most men pass her by without a thought.

Lady Liz Parker grew up in a wonderful estate, where her every wish and whim was granted. Her mother, Lady Nancy Parker, married a very rich and kind man who would buy anything and everything for his wife and daughter. Yet, even with all the pampering, Lady Liz never became spoiled or rotten. She kept a sweet, generous nature throughout her childhood, which probably came from her wonderful, caring parents. Liz’s mother taught her how to be lady-like and charming, while Liz’s father taught her about science, philosophy, mathematics, and all other subjects considered “man’s” knowledge. Due to these unique teachings, Liz’s personality reflects a balance between the two; she is the perfect lady in company, but also smart as a whip and ready to defend her thoughts.

[KarenEvans]

Name-Lord Kyle Valenti



Age-22

Personality-Powerful and aggressive,Kyle is used to getting what he wants.Yet,that tough as nails exterior hides a softer side which only his family has seen.After having lost his own mother at the age of 6 he's become anxiously possessive of all those who are dear to him.His biggest fear is losing someone he loves again.

Background-Being the sole male heir Kyle stands to inherit three huge estates from his father.He's had the best of education money could offer and now partners his father in the family business.Kyle is also an avid sportsman,excelling in horse-riding,boxing,hockey and football.He's never shown the slightest interest in any of the women his step-mother has introduced him to,dismissing them as being artificial.However one lady has been on his mind alot of late...



Name-Lady Isabel Banning

Age-18

Personality-Isabel although seemingly very confidant and self-assured always has doubts about herself.This is mainly due to an over-bearing mother who has constantly pointed out her faults(not in a mean manner but her way of trying to improve her daughter).Isabel feels uncomfortable about her height,since most of the men she meets are shorter than her thus she tends to withdraw to the background.However she only needs some encouragement for her wit and humour to surface.Her secret desire is to meet a man who will understand her completely and accept her as she is.

Background-Grew up in the lap of luxury.In a house full of boys she is the only daughter so was indulged by both her mother and father.She's the apple of her father's eye.Attended one of the most prestigious finishing schools in Switzerland and is now back to make her debut in society along with her cousins.

[KarenEvans]

Isabel

I awoke to the sounds of my mother bustling around my room,instructing the maid about which dress I was to wear that morning on my journey.This in many ways was the day my mother had been waiting for,my debutant ball,though I'm sure she would have liked it better if I weren't sharing the occasion with my three beautiful cousins..."Mother there is no need for you to pick out a dress for me,I'm old enough to know what to wear on a journey."

Lady Diana Banning-"You could be a little more excited about this you know.This is the day most girls your age dream about.Now you'll be staying at Valenti Manor for two months so you need plenty of dresses.Can't have you repeating a dress."

"If I could do things my way I wouldn't be going at all.I'd much rather stay here and read,ride my horse,paint and do some gardening than go and show myself off...you know how terrible I am at making small talk mother,especially with men I don't know."

Lady Banning-"I really don't know what you learnt at that finishing school...Oh well,no need to worry...your aunt Amy is an expert on how to make conversation,she'll straighten you girls out before long.Now come...you have a four hour journey ahead of you,we have many last minute details to see to."

[POM]

Amy:
"Jim, wake up...we have to get ready for the arrival of our niceces. I've been waiting for this for a long time now, it's already ten past eleven, I'm sure they are on there way right now. And we haven't even set up anything yet!" I exclaimed as I got up quickly and ran to the restroom. I peaked my head out..."Wake up Kyle--I'm sure he's not up yet." I closed the door.

Jim:

I rolled my eyes, even though I was the King to everyone else---I knew she was in charge of me in this hosehold. "Yes Dear..." I got up and got dressed and went to my sons room, and knocked on the door--"Son, Kyle... Wake up..." I could hear him stubbling to get up and he opened the door... "good your up, be downstairs in fifteen minutes." I patted him on the arm. I walked past Marias room, and the curtains were drawn open and her bed was made and everything was clean and it's own space, looks like she's been up for a few hours already.

Max:
I opened my eyes and looked at the clock, it was still early-- but my phone woke me up, I fumbled across my king size bed to answer it...and when I did, I was sorry I did. It was my Dad...my dad whom I only talk to on holidays and such so for him calling out of the blue had to mean something..."Hi Dad.." I finally said. "No I was up...really I was." I smirked as he made his comments. "Yeah I can meet you... today...okay... I go over today...Okay I'll see you then...bye." I hung up the phone...and stubbled out of bed.

[KarenEvans]

Kyle

yawn!!!..."Yes sir I'm up...I'll be down as soon as I get dressed"...here we go,I thought to myself...the madness is about to begin.The day mother has been waiting for,four debutants under her care and under her roof for two months...that thought gives me shivers...this house will be like a sorority...(thinking out aloud)"though that will give me the opportunity to observe Tess at close quarters.Maybe this won't be so bad afterall."

[madroswellfan]

~~~~~LADY MARIA~~~~~
I sighed. I wish this day had never had to come.
I let my feet scrap the grass below me. I always like to sit on this bence when Im thinking. It's my little place.
I didn't want my cousins here. Don't get me wrong, it's not that I don't like them...it's just as soon as they get here, the games begin.
My mother will no doubt push me to my limits to get me to have the best coming out. I had had very little sleep, so I had got up hours ago, and prepared myself for quite possibly, one of the worst days of my life.
I was just glad my mother hadn't found me yet. If she did she would always find something for me to get more perfect.
This was not going to be good. I mean how could it be, I mean I just chatter on with myself endless, how on earth was I going to stop myself in polite company.
My mother thinks I will havethe best coming out. Personally, I'd like to bet it will be the worst.

[maxandliz4ever1357]

(ooc: Do you need me to make a profile for Tess?)

<center>Lady Elizabeth Parker </center>

I stared in the mirror at my beautiful red satin dress, thinking that this whole thing was a waste of time. Why should I bother coming out into society, when all of society hated me? I didn't go out in public often, but when I did, there was always pointing and whispering. They'd say horrible things: her mother had an affair with a pirate or a gypsy, that's where her dark skin comes from.

No one liked me because of my skin tone, and no one would marry me. I used to think that maybe, just maybe, there would be one man that didn't care. That would love me for me, despite my less than perfect features. Now I knew differently. Because, although I hadn't been out among men as an actual lady, I'd been among them as a young women. When I walked by men in the street, they usually would glance at me, give a wince, and turn away. And I knew they were looking for young wives; better to spot them young and place a claim on them before they were available to other men.

"Mother, why am I doing this?" I asked, sighing at me dark reflection.

“What do you mean, Liz?” she asked, calling me by my childhood nickname. “You want to come out into society and become on adult, don’t you?” she asked, as if it was obvious.

“Well yes,” I replied. I certainly wanted to be grown up. “but this whole party… mom, I won’t be what they expect.” I told her.

“And why on earth not?” she asked, but I saw her expression become guarded. She knew as well as I did that my complexion was mocked my most.

“Because… I don’t fit into society. I’m different. No man will want to marry me,” I replied, dropping into a chair and slouching my shoulders.

“Lizzie, sit up straight,” my mother immediately reprimanded me, and I hastened to straighten my posture. Then her face softened. “Look, I know people here are like that, but it might be different there. Just give it a chance, love, I’m sure you’ll catch many mens’ eyes.” my mother’s face tightened at the thought.

“I suppose…” I said, not really believing it.

“Right,” she said slowly. “Now we’ve had this talk, haven’t we? Beware of men, darling, some will try to trick you into getting what they want. Never—”

“Be alone with them, follow them into their sleeping chambers, or make public shows of affection to a man unless there is a marriage license involved.” I said, repeating her words from memory. “I know, mom, I’ll be fine.” I promised, standing up and giving her a hug. “Now where is father? I want to say goodbye before I leave.”

[KarenEvans]

Isabel

As the carriage drew closer and closer to Valenti Manor the more I felt the dread well up inside me.I thought I would suffocate.
Valenti Manor was a place that was always brimming with activity,guests in and out all the time,dinner parties,coffee mornings and what not.I'm sure Aunt Amy will only view our arrival as another excuse to host more parties.
Well no turning back now,I had arrived!!...so to speak.There was Maria waiting for me on the front steps,looking radiant but with some worry lines shadowing her beautiful face.
Maria and Liz were the two people I was closest to in the world,yet inspite of that I could never completely break into their little circle.Still,spending time with them over the next few weeks will make this farce worthwhile.




Kyle

I dressed quickly...the thought of Tess arriving made me hurry.For some reason she's different,I can't quite put my finger on it.She's not cold but has this aloofness that whether she knows it or not always drives me crazy.Well I am going to break through that shell,Tess whether you like it or not.If that's the last thing I do.Hark!!!I hear a carriage pulling up.