with: Lukas Navarro @lnavarrofms​

Adler had always been one that enjoyed nature. From the time he was old enough to understand venturing off on his own, you could typically find him walking trails and finding stray animals to bond with; it was partially why his career choice of being a vet tech had made so much sense to not only himself but to everyone around him. Animals - despite never having any pets until Motley - was something Adler always cared for, even ones that didn’t belong to anyone. Tonight was nothing abnormal for Adler; he took his motorcycle and went for a ride, ending at the fence line to the farm he’d stepped foot on just a few days prior. He wasn’t trying to look like a stalker; in all honesty he just liked to look at the animals. It was an added bonus that he was hoping to catch Selin outside; man how he missed her. Taking a few steps towards the fence, he spotted someone in the distance taking a few steps towards them. The other had a camera in their hand, and while he wanted to take a moment to chew the other out - he was feeling highly protective over the fact his wife was somewhere on the other side of that fence and while he didn’t exactly look innocent himself, at least he knew his intentions - he refrained, clearing his throat as he approached the other. “This place is a beauty.” Adler admitted, taking a look at the animals in the distance. “Is this your place?” 

malachiphillips​:

“See, that’s good thinking. I wish everyone else would believe that it was an accident too because we don’t need another murder, you know? Still sucks about Louis, though. Dude was a good man. A real good man, from the few times I talked to him. Can’t believe he went out like this,” Chi murmured before furrowing his eyebrows, trying to figure out where he knew the man from. Snapping his fingers as the answer finally came to him, a smile started to form on his lips. “Yo, you work at the vet, right? Pretty sure I saw you when I brought Bolt around for his yearly shots. Big dude, wanted to play with the other dogs but being a German Shepherd surrounded by all those demon Shih Tzus wasn’t a good idea so we just relaxed in a corner.”

“I mean, I don’t blame people for being suspicious.” Adler shrugged, taking a sip of the beer in front of him. “I’ve barely been in town a week and this is the second ‘accident’ I’ve heard the town blowing up about. So, with that information alone I don’t blame people for being skeptical.” he shook his head. “I do, though, think that if the police officers and medical examiners say it was an accident; they’re the ones that are the professionals, not me.” he added, looking around the bar and taking in the crowd. He couldn’t say that every person that was here was celebrating the life of Luis, but it gave him some comfort knowing that it was at least a possibility. “I do, yeah. I just got hired on as a vet tech there.” he spoke. “Yeah, I remember Bolt. Great dog, man.” he nodded. “Maybe we can get Bolt and my dog together sometime? Motley loves dogs and he sadly doesn’t get to see many of them these days.” 

crawfxrds​:

open: @nightrestmaster​ location: outside of mama’s diner

While his shift had been over now for nearly ten minutes, Crawford’s compulsion to leave simply just wasn’t there. With the latch to truck bed pulled down, he sat at the edge of it, mindlessly pulling a Lucky Strike from the pack. In few seconds, the cigarette was lit between his lips and smoke was floating off into the winter air. “Weird day,” he commented, offering a half-hearted invitation for conversation when he’d noticed a figure crossing the length of the parking lot. He wore his tiredness across all his features, this time extended beyond just the normal workload to carry the news of another death. 

The news of the lighthouse keeper had just broke through the town, sending an eerie feeling through Adler’s body. He’d only been here less than two weeks and this was the second incident to grace his ears; didn’t sound like he’d picked a very promising town to settle in, that was for sure. Shutting off the radio and turning off his car, Adler sighed, gripping the pocket of his leather biker’s jacket; the contents of a cigarette packet outlining it as he took a few strides towards the diner. Smoking was a habit that Adler had tried his hardest to break once he hit the age of twenty. He picked it up at eighteen as a way to fit in with his group of friends, not entirely sure why as he’d never quite enjoyed it, but, Adler had always been the kind of guy to do anything to make himself interested in things that he could care less about to mean something to someone. It was stupid, he knew that; which is why he’d dropped the habit a few years after he started; ending all of the toxic friendships he’d built along the way. However, regardless of the fact that Adler hadn’t smoked in years he’d found himself buying a pack - unopened, but placed in his pocket - as a way to cope with everything he was feeling recently, hence the current situation with his pocket now. Shaking his head though as a way to ignore the urge to join the other, he sighed. “Very weird day. Does this kind of stuff happen often or am I just one of the inconvenient people that found myself here at the wrong time?” 

lanyphillips​:

       “That much is obvious now. Not only did they manage to talk me into getting a cat, but now I’ve got two. The other cat, Lucky, isn’t as wild as this one, though.  Probably because she’s not orange.. and is absolutely sane.” More work medically? There’s an auditable, but hushed groan that leaves Melany’s lips; eyes following as the man made his way around the counter.  “God, don’t tell me that. It’s just another thing to add to my already long list of paranoia.” Because as much as Lany Phillips complained about her pets, they were her babies and she’d be absolutely devasted if anything happened to them. “Yup. I think it was the flame he was more interested in than anything else. I tried putting it up somewhere he couldn’t reach, but the kid always finds a way. Checking him out would be great. I tried checking out his paw myself, but he’s got so much fur and it’s impossible for him to sit still.” More reasons why the doctor was more equipped to handle it. “I’m Lany, by the way,” the brunette finally stated, smiling down at him,  “I’d apologize for my dramatic entrance, but they’re common. I’m here more than what I would like to be.” She wished she were joking. 

“I mean, I don’t blame them for talking you into getting two cats.” he laughed, looking at her for a moment. “I’m also an advocate of adopting numerous cats from here, especially when we’re fostering them.” he shrugged, lifting the carrier off the floor, placing the cat on the counter top. “I had an orange cat as a child that was also wild, so I agree that orange cats are the ones to look our for. But, it’s very obvious that you care, so I think within time he’ll become tame. At least that’s just a hunch. How old is he?” he questioned, taking a look at the kitten in the carrier again and then back at the other. Though, his thought was distracted as he heard her grown and he shook his head. “I should have added ‘but you’re taking good care of them now so you can keep them strong for later.” he laughed. “Which is what we like to see; pet parents that actually care enough to do what they can, even if it’s not consistent.” he spoke, offering her a smile. “I applaud you; two cats that are pretty young, and at least this one is happy and appears to be healthy. You’re doing a fine job. Cats are mischievous. Sometimes that mellows out a little more once they hit about five from what I’ve been told.” Adler himself doesn’t know much about cats as he’d always been more of a dog person himself, however, he had to admit working in the veterinary field made his likeness of cats a little more strong than it had been years ago. And he knew that to someone it was their babies, which was important enough to him. “It’s nice to meet you Lany. I’m Adler. Probably the one that will be helping you on your frequent trips here.” he smiled. “Don’t worry about the dramatics. We see worse behavior in here all the time. To think, people get offended when they actually have to pay for a medical service for their animals.” 

sita-abbrams​:

location: deadlights open to: anyone

Sita knew that she was already one too many shots in but she didn’t really care. She has worked so hard to get to where she is today, and this was her time to really experience life and everything that it had to offer. Sure other people did that in their high school, and college days but she had too much work to get done then. All her life she’s studied her butt off to build something out of the little girl her parents discarded. To place herself in the largest pedestal that she could, and know that she did all that without the need or help from anybody.

“Bartender! Let me get an amoretto sour!” Sita brought her hand to her lips hiding the smile. It was one of her favorite lines from one of her favorite musical. She twirled around moving to the song in her head now. “Oh!” She turned back to the bar, “Please.”

While he’d never been a public drinker before; this bar had become one of Adler’s go to places. The atmosphere seemed to fit the vibe of the town - though he didn’t quite relate just yet, he could understand why people liked it so much - and it seemed to be full of mostly friendly people, another check mark in his book of recommendations in town. He was sitting at the bar, taking a look around as he sipped on his second beer of the night. He turned his head to look at the voice from the other side of the bar and Adler smiled, recognizing the other from anywhere. Sure, it had been nearly twenty years since he’d seen her, but one thing Adler Barnes didn’t forget was a friendly face.  “Make that two amoretto sours and another beer, on me.” he spoke to the bar tender in response to Sita’s request and he stood, moving so he was now sitting at the stool next to her. “How’ve you been kid?” he asked, using the same phrase he’d used all those years ago when the two of them had been in the same foster house growing up. 

selintemel​:

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“Get back here, Bretman!” Selin called out as she ran after her chicken, letting out a groan of frustration as he moved towards the back. She didn’t have the energy left to deal with him right now anyway. “Yeah, yeah, he’s so annoyin’, isn’t he?” She murmured towards Mabel, a gentle hand on her mare’s strong neck when she heard a vehicle pull up near her place. Eyebrows furrowed as she thought about whether she or Lukas had any incoming packages they were waiting on, and she looked down at her muddied clothes, knowing she wasn’t in the best form for company. 

Tightening her ponytail, she moved away from her fairly modest stables only to stop short once she saw who it was. “Adler,” Selin said, her voice tight as she stared at him. Her husband. She hadn’t talked to him since she served him divorce papers weeks ago, and it was unsettling to see him here. A part of her old life smack dab in the middle of her new one. She forced herself to take a deep, albeit shaky, breath before looking away. “What are you doin’ here?” 

Watching her in the distance made Adler’s heart race. Things had ended roughly between them - Adler wasn’t even sure he could use the word ‘ended’ because to him things still weren’t over - a month ago when Selin had handed him divorce papers and left, no explanation and no real communication and Adler watched her walk out the door, unable to stop the one thing that meant the most to him in life. He’d spent the better part of the last month blaming himself. Asking what had happened, what had gone wrong. Trying to rack his brain to find any reason to think of how this entire thing could’ve been his fault to the point he’d made himself sick with worry. So to be within the same town as her - within a few feet as her made his head spin. He hadn’t been expecting this. And just as he was getting used to seeing her, she spoke, causing Adler to close his eyes in an attempt to distract himself. He had to remain calm, keep his composure. Which was a lot harder than some people would think; but when all you wanted to do was tell the person that had had your heart for longer than anyone else had, it was hard not to shout that for everyone to hear. So all he could do was stare; watch as she moved, her dedication to her horses shining through more so than anything. She was breathtaking. 

Trying his best to keep his composure, Adler offered her a small smile, his arms moving to push the box in his hands forward a bit as he approached her slowly. “I’m just delivering some supplements for the horses. I take it you called in a prescription to the vet?” he questioned, answering her question almost immediately after she asked it. “I work for the vet here in town. They offered me a job almost two weeks ago; I’ve been here just over a week now.” he added, offering her another small smile. “I -” he paused, shaking his head. “I didn’t realize you were here; but you look great.” 

lanyphillips​:

where : the vet’s office . with who : @adlerbarnes​

“To everyone in this office who told me I would barely have to be here because of how easy it is to care for cats, you’re all liars. Do you know what Orion did today?” Placing the cat carrier on the ground, “He decided that a candle was going to be his toy of the day. A lit candle. Can you imagine how that turned out? He’s fine, obviously. We’re just here for his annual check up, but he’s made it his mission to try and wind up in an emergency room instead.”

Adler looked at the other, letting himself glance at the girl and then at the cat carrier that she placed on the ground. “Oh, you were seriously mislead.” he laughed, taking a walk behind the counter, taking kneeling into the floor to get a better glance at the cat. “I don’t know much about what you were told, but, I do know they for sure lied to you. Most people here have a tendency to forget that cats take more work than dogs; at least medically.” he shrugged. “Orion found a candle, huh? We can make a note to make sure that everything is okay with him? Get any sort of candle wax out of his fur and what not?” he laughed. 

with: Selin Temel @selintemel​

Adler Barnes was thankful for the opportunity for a fresh start in Nightrest. When things had gone badly with Selin, he’d decided to apply for jobs around the area, wanting to get away from the town and start over. In a way, it was comforting for Adler to start over on a regular basis so it wasn’t anything for him to pack up and move. He’d received a job offer at the vet in town, and in the week he’d been here it had proven to be worth it. He learned something new every day, and today he was learning that the vet did deliveries, much to his surprise, it was his job to do so.  Pulling up to the farm, Adler didn’t think much about the delivery. He was sent with some supplements for a horse, and it only made sense to be delivering it to a farm. The winding drive hid a barn in the back and Adler’s eyes focused on a vehicle in the background that looked familiar. Though, he didn’t think much of it as he parked the car, he couldn’t help but get this uneasy feeling of familiarity. Something that made this situation feel more personal, but he shook off the feeling, closing the car door and taking a step towards the barn. He hadn’t read the name on the prescription, so as his eyes focused on the horse in the background, the person standing next to it causing Adler’s heart to sink. Clearing his throat - mostly as a distraction as he was sure he couldn’t force anything out if he tried - he stopped. His heart in his stomach; he was convinced he’d never see her again, and just as quickly he’d been ecstatic to see her, his heart fell further. The divorce papers. Sighing, he ran his hand nervously through his hair, finally finding his voice.  “Selin?” 

thejulesmoreton​:

open starter |  location: any of the retail stores work | @nightrestmaster​

“Nah, miss me with all that conspiracy bullshit,” Jules scoffed as she flicked through the bargain bucket in front of her. “I mean, c’mon, you really think in a town this small there’s some Ghostface runnin’ around taking people out one by one?” The bartender rolled her eyes and shrugged her shoulders. “It just seems a bit far fetched, doesn’t it?”

“I can’t really speak much on it, personally.” Adler spoke, looking at the other as he browsed the discounted section at his own accord, at this point simply just trying to find any reason to occupy his hands. Adler was a fiddler - it was a habit he developed as a child that grew with him into adulthood, and while it was a habit he’d yet to figure out how to break he figured it was better than some other habits he could’ve picked up. “I mean, I do think you’re onto something. I don’t think it’s a conspiracy. I’m not going to say he was murdered, but..” he paused, shrugging. “I think there was more to it than the media is making it out to soon, honestly.” 

malachiphillips​:

open to: anyone! ( @nightrestmaster​ )

location: deadlights

“To Louis!” Chi announced, holding up his shot before downing it quickly. He was at the bar and planning to stay there for the rest of the night, a vain effort to not let the latest news rattle him. One death was shocking enough but two? In less than two weeks? Something about it didn’t really sit well with him and after ordering another round, he turned towards the person next to him by the bar, needing to let out his thoughts. “You buy that it was an accident or…?” 

“To Louis.” Adler repeated; taking the beer in front of him and taking a sip. Adler didn’t know much about Nightrest - he’d barely been here a week - but in the short time he’d been here, the talk of the town had been about the death just two weeks ago. Growing up in Andover, Massachusetts, Adler was familiar with death and the way that it rattled an entire town. But what he wasn’t used to, was being one of the few people in town that didn’t have a clue about either victim. But instead of allowing himself to dwell on that for too long, he took another sip; something about drinking in honor of someone else always seemed to be the thing people did everywhere and he could at least do that. “Honestly, I don’t know.” he shrugged, letting his attention return to the other. “I like to think that it was an accident, just because it’s never a comforting feeling living in the same town as someone that could be a murder.” he shrugged. “What do you think?”

Hey, guys! I’m Katelyn, and this hunk of a man is Adler! I’m excited to be here and to interact with a new-ish character as I explore this wonderful roleplay and this beautiful town that’s been created! I would love to plot with every single one of you. My discord is xADumbHuman#3145 if anyone wants to add me on there!

THE STATISTICS

𝗕𝗔𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗦

FULL LEGAL NAME: Adler Benjamin Barnes NICKNAME(s): Adler, Addie (his Mom is the only person that’s ever called him Addie), Benji when he was a kid AGE: 33 DATE OF BIRTH: April 25th SPECIES: Human ETHNICITY: German, Italian, Irish, and possibly other (Google gives me all the facts) NATIONALITY: American LANGUAGES: English, some Spanish, ASL GENDER: Cis-Male PRONOUNS: He/Him SEXUAL ORIENTATION: Heterosexual BIRTH ORDER: Second Born (Though he thinks he’s the first born) HOMETOWN: Andover, Mass.  CURRENT RESIDENCE: Ashmore in Nightrest, Mass. EDUCATION: College; Associate’s Degree OCCUPATION: Veterinary Technician MARITAL STATUS: It’s complicated. FAMILY: It’s also complicated. RELATIONSHIPS: See connections. PETS: Siberian Husky named Motley 𝗣𝗛𝗬𝗦𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗧𝗦

HEIGHT: 6'5 WEIGHT: 200 pounds. BODY TYPE: Fit, muscular but not as defined as he’d like. HAIR COLOR: Brown EYE COLOR: Hazel SCARS|MARKS: He has freckles on his shoulders; a scar under his chin (that just happens to cause his beard to grow slightly shorter in that spot) and a scar on his hand from childhood.  FACIAL HAIR: A beard, but it’s on the shorter side. Not long or scruffy, nicely kept.  SIGNATURE SCENT: Tea Tree Shampoo, Bourbon scented cologne (very musty/manly) TATTOOS: A full sleeve on his arm. PIERCINGS: Right nostril

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗕𝗜𝗔𝗦 & 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘𝗦

PHOBIAS: N/A MENTAL DISEASES: Though it’s undiagnosed, he suffers with anxiety.  PHYSICAL DISEASES: N/A 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗟𝗜𝗧𝗬

HOGWARTS HOUSE: Hufflepuff PROMINENT TRAITS:  Uplifting, Honest, Anxious, Hard Working FAVORITE FOODS: Sushi, French Fries, Chocolate Cake, Supreme Pizza, Chocolate Covered Pretzels FAVORITE COLOR: Navy Blue, Maroon MUSIC TASTE: He doesn’t have a preference; as long as it’s good music he’ll listen to it.   HOBBIES: working out, walks with Motley, video games, starting books and never finished them, motorcycle riding. ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini LIKES: Taking control, Vintage cars, Foggy mornings, Reptiles, Old action films, silk sheets DISLIKES: Losing people, Subtitles, Rowdy kids, Sick animals

THE APPLICATION

was that ADLER BARNES i saw by the lighthouse today? i heard that the THIRTY THREE year old who has been in nightrest for ONE WEEK and works  as a  VETERINARY TECHNICIAN has a reputation of being UPLIFTING, but also ANXIOUS. they reside in ASHMORE & people in town usually associate them with LEATHER BIKE JACKET HANGING IN HIS CLOSET, BABY BLANKET TUCKED AND HIDDEN UNDER HIS PILLOW, WRITTEN LETTERS TO HIS CHILDHOOD SELF HE’S NEVER READ. let’s hope the killer doesn’t go after them next.

THE HEADCANONS

In his spare time, Adler likes to fish. You can find him on the river watching the water ripples underneath the stars.

He doesn't know much about his family as he was placed in foster care at six months old. All he knows is moving from house to house.

While he doesn't quite know how he feels about being a father, Adler wouldn't mind having children. The responsibility scares him slightly, but he wants to provide a safe space for children that he never had.

A true animal lover at heart, Adler has had several pets growing up. While they were never allowed in his household, he would be known to be the 'owner' of wild animals growing up; feeding them concoctions he would create from leftovers in his houses.

Adler has never loved holidays, but New Year's Day has always been his favorite. He finds himself looking forward to the change it provides every year.

Adler was a terrible student. He went to school every day, but regardless of how much he tried, he barely passed every year until he reached high school. That's the first time anyone ever really gave him the chance and he felt he could finally allow himself to pursue a future that was receivable.

THE SUMMARY

Adler grew up in the foster care system - his mother was a teenager when he was born - after none of his biological family would take him. He bounced from house to house, seeing more than thirty by the time he made it to high school. That's when he met the people he calls his parents; both were older at the time with children graduating college and getting married, but they loved Adler like he was their own. It was the first time he'd had any real sense of a family, and he knew he would do anything to make them proud. That's when he moved to Salem after bouncing from town to town his entire life, and after graduating with honors, he moved onto college, getting an associate's degree in veterinary medicine; he'd always loved animals and wanted nothing more than to be able to take care of them. During this time is when he met Selin. The two dated, but Adler has commitment issues and broke it off when he got scared. A year later the two were married in Vegas a year ago, telling no one that they'd done it. After a year of being married, She left, signed divorce papers, and now a year later Adler is in the same town as her - divorced papers unsigned - unknowingly to him.

FACELESS SERIES / @