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Description
✦ YOU ✦
Name: Israel (Iz) Shepler
Age & Birthday: 22 Years, July 12
Gender & Pronouns: Male, He, Him
Orientation: Gay with bisexual curiosities (there are things about a woman's body I appreciate)
Reason: My parents won't stop hassling me to get married, this way I can at least say I tried it. Besides screen time could open up doors for me in the dance world. Its a win win as far as I see it.

✦ CURRENT ✦
Occupation: Professional Dancer/Cafe Worker
Hobbies/Interests: Dance, Music, and staying fit (quite obviously), Theater, Traveling, shopping, the outdoors particularly camping.
Living Situation: Currently live with my parents during the interim after studying dance abroad. I've nearly saved up enough to move out again, and have always been curious about Los Luciferes.
Ideal Relationship: Someone who can appreciate my art without competing. I'd like for us to share some passions but to also have distinct differences. Its boring if two people are too much alike. Kids aren't off the table but Its ideally more of a 10 year plan goal than a next year one. Not wanting kids isn't a deal breaker though.

✦ PAST ✦
What was your childhood like?: It was like any childhood, rose tinted and hiding layers and layers of disfunction. My parents adopted me when I was a baby because they thought they couldn't have children of their own and it lead to growing up in a predominately white community with two surprise younger sisters who looked nothing like me. I felt like an outsider in my own home and because of that I think out of guilt my mother spoiled me rotten. I was a pretty ticked off kid, fighting back against my parents and testing their love for me, I think some part of me didn't believe I was as important as their blood daughters so they gave me just about anything I asked for. Its probably why they forked out so much money into the dance lessons I asked for just because my sisters were taking them. At first I just wanted to be better then them, so that I could get all the affection I was craving but soon I fell in love with it.

We fought... a lot. My sisters and I were always at each other's necks and we were so focused on our strange love hate would kill a man for bullying a family member but could bully them ourselves relationship that we didn't notice our parents own struggle.

When I was 15, my parents felt the strain of a lawsuit putting pressure on their finances and my dance lessons had to be put on hold. Arguments filled the household damaging an already shaky marriage. My parent's relationship nearly buckled and fell apart. I remember it was two Christmases separated between the two of them before they began healing again. Somehow against all odds they made it work and because of that they seem to think I need the same in my life. I can't say I agree but like ripping off a bandaid I'd rather get it over with. Hey, its worth a shot.

What was the length and experience of your last relationship?

My last relationship was a measly 6 months but my longest relationship was 2 years. The last person I was with was like a cherry cordial. The outside is pretty to look at and it seems like its going to be good but as soon as you dig in you're stuck with a mouthful of something that's just far too extra. When a few dates a week turned into a hundred worried texts if I couldn't respond during a rehearsal, I knew It was time to cut them loose. What can I say I want to spend time with someone but I absolutely don't want to be suffocated.

Have you ever been married before and/or do you have children?: No no no, so many levels of no. I'm 22, and training to be a professional dancer, where would I find time to have kids or get married?

✦ THEM ✦
What physical qualities are you attracted to?: Exercise and fitness are important to me. I like someone who looks like they'll be active and who takes care of themselves. A few muscles are nice but there's something I like about a cute face. I will admit I've been with someone a little squishy before though and it had its own charm to it, but its not typically my go to on physical attraction alone.

How important is physical attractiveness to you? I need some chemistry. A body says a lot about a person. Do they take care of themselves, do they care about their health, do they maintain basic personal hygiene? Its certainly not all that matters to me but it plays a part. Looks mean nothing if your personality sucks though.
What are the top 5 non-physical qualities you look for?: Good conversation, makes me laugh, likes to experience new things, can cook, isn't afraid to get a little dirty outdoors.
Dealbreakers: Morbidly Obese... I'm sorry I just can't do it. Smoking, if you smoke you better not smell like it when you are around me. Clingyness, I need my space. If you're older than 40, don't even think about it.

✦ OTHER ✦
Personality

Bullet; Green Imaginative | indefatigable | Attentive
Imaginative in a way that transcends dance, Israel is quick to find unique ways to resolve issues. He sees the world differently than many would, convinced there is music and dance everywhere you look, from the subtlety of a falling leaf, to the pelting sound of a heavy rain storm. He uses this to seek out inspiration, the world around him a tapestry of answers for questions that haven't even been asked yet.
His indefatigable spirit leaves him refusing to accept defeat. Pushing through to the end he wont leave something half finished, and wont give up or give in until he has obtained what he's set his sights on. He rather enjoys proving naysayers wrong, especially when that naysayer is himself.
Israel is, when he chooses to be, an attentive person. While he isn't especially sociable, he is quick to lend an ear and will give you all his focus until you've said your peace. While he can't always offer the best advice he will still always be there to hear you out.

Bullet; Black Complementary | Reactionary | Self-Reliant
Israel is quick to throw out complements and while some of them are genuine not all of them are. Its a tool in the end. The phrase flattery will get you nowhere was certainly written by someone who wasn't doing it right... He'd finds people enjoy being uplifted and in turn they give him connections and potential doors to a successful future.
He is a very reactionary person, making quick decisions without always taking the time to think them through. Sometimes this is a good thing, allowing for reflexes to pull him out of trouble or to find a creative solution on the fly, but at times, impulsive responses cause more harm than good, occasionally leading to poor or regrettable choices.
After losing the funds for dance lessons when his family fell into financial disarray, Israel had to quickly learn how to be self-reliant. He learned he couldn't rely on others to pamper him into success. His future was on him... and in the end he'd have nobody to blame but himself.... all the more drive to persevere.

Bullet; Red Spoiled | Aggressive | Insincere
After years of being pampered by his mother, Israel never really fully let go of his spoiled behaviors. He still wont eat a sandwich if the crust isn't cut off for him, refuses to drink a latte that is more than 20% foam, and perpetually begrudges his father for the added stress that came with working to pay off his own dance lessons and University.
Aggressive, but not in the way you might think. He isn't quick to start a fight but he is quick to speak up and defend himself. He will sometimes come across as pushy in the presentation of his thoughts and ideas.
Israel has a hard time speaking and acting with sincerity. While he is quick to give advice or to give a complement, there is always an agenda behind his actions. Its not that he's never sincere, but he's not about to tell you that you have the voice of a dying crow and don't stand a chance in that musical. He's quick to bend the truth or change it entirely if it means he can keep you on his good side. (doesn't mean he wont gossip about it later though)

Likes:

Dance (duh)
Fatty foods, the greasier the better.... of course he can't actually eat them!
Cropped shirts
Singing, (though he's only mediocre)
Quiet spaces
Praise
His Sisters (now that he's not always at their throats)
High end dance apparel
Hedgehogs
Camping

Dislikes:

Being sick
Math
Defeat
Being mistaken for a girl
Arguments
Wasted time
Wasted money
People who play the victim
Being cooped up inside
Rice Cakes

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✦ MUN ✦
Name: Centi / Cutie-Banana / Cutie / Nana (all work)
Pronouns: She Her
Preferred RP Style & Length for Self: When I'm REALLY into an RP I prefer to write it like we are making a novel together. Grammar matters but I am prone to typo and if I'm on my phone autocorrect is not my friend. Most of my posts are between 3 and 5 sentences long when I have a good pace going and result in several posts in a day a couple times a week. When the story calls for it my posts can be as many as four paragraphs or if we have a real flow of posts going can be as short as one sentence. (this usually happens if we are posting several posts in an hour). Not every paragraph in a story is a blockade of description after all. If things happen and the posts cut down to one a day or less my posts tend to get longer to make up for the periods of time between them.

Preferred RP Style & Length for Partner: I absolutely prefer literate 3rd person. Posts don't have to be intensely long, a few sentences is fine, but if you aren't giving me a long ass post at least give me a pace so we can character build. I don't mind occasional hc or fast pace script to get plot to move ahead hear and there though. I'm genuinely hoping for someone that I can become friends with and who isn't afraid to have conversation between posts. And hope for someone who gives me several posts a week. It doesn't have to be every day but hammering out several posts in a day ever now and again would be amazing.
Timezone & Availability: I work 8-4 5 days a week and Saturdays at a 2nd job. I also will begin my third job freelance job in October so I don't have a ton of free time. That being said I am absolutely able to commit to at least 5 posts a week, and will likely have at least one day where I'm online more than that. I live in EST and am available MOST Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings between 6 and 10 pm.

I think that about covers it.

Description
✦ YOU ✦
Name: Israel (Iz) Shepler
Age & Birthday: 22 Years, July 12
Gender & Pronouns: Male, He, Him
Orientation: Gay with bisexual curiosities (there are things about a woman's body I appreciate)
Reason: My parents won't stop hassling me to get married, this way I can at least say I tried it. Besides screen time could open up doors for me in the dance world. Its a win win as far as I see it.

✦ CURRENT ✦
Occupation: Professional Dancer/Cafe Worker
Hobbies/Interests: Dance, Music, and staying fit (quite obviously), Theater, Traveling, shopping, the outdoors particularly camping.
Living Situation: Currently live with my parents during the interim after studying dance abroad. I've nearly saved up enough to move out again, and have always been curious about Los Luciferes.
Ideal Relationship: Someone who can appreciate my art without competing. I'd like for us to share some passions but to also have distinct differences. Its boring if two people are too much alike. Kids aren't off the table but Its ideally more of a 10 year plan goal than a next year one. Not wanting kids isn't a deal breaker though.

✦ PAST ✦
What was your childhood like?: It was like any childhood, rose tinted and hiding layers and layers of disfunction. My parents adopted me when I was a baby because they thought they couldn't have children of their own and it lead to growing up in a predominately white community with two surprise younger sisters who looked nothing like me. I felt like an outsider in my own home and because of that I think out of guilt my mother spoiled me rotten. I was a pretty ticked off kid, fighting back against my parents and testing their love for me, I think some part of me didn't believe I was as important as their blood daughters so they gave me just about anything I asked for. Its probably why they forked out so much money into the dance lessons I asked for just because my sisters were taking them. At first I just wanted to be better then them, so that I could get all the affection I was craving but soon I fell in love with it.

We fought... a lot. My sisters and I were always at each other's necks and we were so focused on our strange love hate would kill a man for bullying a family member but could bully them ourselves relationship that we didn't notice our parents own struggle.

When I was 15, my parents felt the strain of a lawsuit putting pressure on their finances and my dance lessons had to be put on hold. Arguments filled the household damaging an already shaky marriage. My parent's relationship nearly buckled and fell apart. I remember it was two Christmases separated between the two of them before they began healing again. Somehow against all odds they made it work and because of that they seem to think I need the same in my life. I can't say I agree but like ripping off a bandaid I'd rather get it over with. Hey, its worth a shot.

What was the length and experience of your last relationship?

My last relationship was a measly 6 months but my longest relationship was 2 years. The last person I was with was like a cherry cordial. The outside is pretty to look at and it seems like its going to be good but as soon as you dig in you're stuck with a mouthful of something that's just far too extra. When a few dates a week turned into a hundred worried texts if I couldn't respond during a rehearsal, I knew It was time to cut them loose. What can I say I want to spend time with someone but I absolutely don't want to be suffocated.

Have you ever been married before and/or do you have children?: No no no, so many levels of no. I'm 22, and training to be a professional dancer, where would I find time to have kids or get married?

✦ THEM ✦
What physical qualities are you attracted to?: Exercise and fitness are important to me. I like someone who looks like they'll be active and who takes care of themselves. A few muscles are nice but there's something I like about a cute face. I will admit I've been with someone a little squishy before though and it had its own charm to it, but its not typically my go to on physical attraction alone.

How important is physical attractiveness to you? I need some chemistry. A body says a lot about a person. Do they take care of themselves, do they care about their health, do they maintain basic personal hygiene? Its certainly not all that matters to me but it plays a part. Looks mean nothing if your personality sucks though.
What are the top 5 non-physical qualities you look for?: Good conversation, makes me laugh, likes to experience new things, can cook, isn't afraid to get a little dirty outdoors.
Dealbreakers: Morbidly Obese... I'm sorry I just can't do it. Smoking, if you smoke you better not smell like it when you are around me. Clingyness, I need my space. If you're older than 40, don't even think about it.

✦ OTHER ✦
Personality

Bullet; Green Imaginative | indefatigable | Attentive
Imaginative in a way that transcends dance, Israel is quick to find unique ways to resolve issues. He sees the world differently than many would, convinced there is music and dance everywhere you look, from the subtlety of a falling leaf, to the pelting sound of a heavy rain storm. He uses this to seek out inspiration, the world around him a tapestry of answers for questions that haven't even been asked yet.
His indefatigable spirit leaves him refusing to accept defeat. Pushing through to the end he wont leave something half finished, and wont give up or give in until he has obtained what he's set his sights on. He rather enjoys proving naysayers wrong, especially when that naysayer is himself.
Israel is, when he chooses to be, an attentive person. While he isn't especially sociable, he is quick to lend an ear and will give you all his focus until you've said your peace. While he can't always offer the best advice he will still always be there to hear you out.

Bullet; Black Complementary | Reactionary | Self-Reliant
Israel is quick to throw out complements and while some of them are genuine not all of them are. Its a tool in the end. The phrase flattery will get you nowhere was certainly written by someone who wasn't doing it right... He'd finds people enjoy being uplifted and in turn they give him connections and potential doors to a successful future.
He is a very reactionary person, making quick decisions without always taking the time to think them through. Sometimes this is a good thing, allowing for reflexes to pull him out of trouble or to find a creative solution on the fly, but at times, impulsive responses cause more harm than good, occasionally leading to poor or regrettable choices.
After losing the funds for dance lessons when his family fell into financial disarray, Israel had to quickly learn how to be self-reliant. He learned he couldn't rely on others to pamper him into success. His future was on him... and in the end he'd have nobody to blame but himself.... all the more drive to persevere.

Bullet; Red Spoiled | Aggressive | Insincere
After years of being pampered by his mother, Israel never really fully let go of his spoiled behaviors. He still wont eat a sandwich if the crust isn't cut off for him, refuses to drink a latte that is more than 20% foam, and perpetually begrudges his father for the added stress that came with working to pay off his own dance lessons and University.
Aggressive, but not in the way you might think. He isn't quick to start a fight but he is quick to speak up and defend himself. He will sometimes come across as pushy in the presentation of his thoughts and ideas.
Israel has a hard time speaking and acting with sincerity. While he is quick to give advice or to give a complement, there is always an agenda behind his actions. Its not that he's never sincere, but he's not about to tell you that you have the voice of a dying crow and don't stand a chance in that musical. He's quick to bend the truth or change it entirely if it means he can keep you on his good side. (doesn't mean he wont gossip about it later though)

Likes:

Dance (duh)
Fatty foods, the greasier the better.... of course he can't actually eat them!
Cropped shirts
Singing, (though he's only mediocre)
Quiet spaces
Praise
His Sisters (now that he's not always at their throats)
High end dance apparel
Hedgehogs
Camping

Dislikes:

Being sick
Math
Defeat
Being mistaken for a girl
Arguments
Wasted time
Wasted money
People who play the victim
Being cooped up inside
Rice Cakes

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

✦ MUN ✦
Name: Centi / Cutie-Banana / Cutie / Nana (all work)
Pronouns: She Her
Preferred RP Style & Length for Self: When I'm REALLY into an RP I prefer to write it like we are making a novel together. Grammar matters but I am prone to typo and if I'm on my phone autocorrect is not my friend. Most of my posts are between 3 and 5 sentences long when I have a good pace going and result in several posts in a day a couple times a week. When the story calls for it my posts can be as many as four paragraphs or if we have a real flow of posts going can be as short as one sentence. (this usually happens if we are posting several posts in an hour). Not every paragraph in a story is a blockade of description after all. If things happen and the posts cut down to one a day or less my posts tend to get longer to make up for the periods of time between them.

Preferred RP Style & Length for Partner: I absolutely prefer literate 3rd person. Posts don't have to be intensely long, a few sentences is fine, but if you aren't giving me a long ass post at least give me a pace so we can character build. I don't mind occasional hc or fast pace script to get plot to move ahead hear and there though. I'm genuinely hoping for someone that I can become friends with and who isn't afraid to have conversation between posts. And hope for someone who gives me several posts a week. It doesn't have to be every day but hammering out several posts in a day ever now and again would be amazing.
Timezone & Availability: I work 8-4 5 days a week and Saturdays at a 2nd job. I also will begin my third job freelance job in October so I don't have a ton of free time. That being said I am absolutely able to commit to at least 5 posts a week, and will likely have at least one day where I'm online more than that. I live in EST and am available MOST Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings between 6 and 10 pm.

I think that about covers it.