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Justis doesn't know too much about his dear brother-in-law, other than the fact that he disowned his sweet Ellie as a sister after they got married. The sadness that caused his wife is not something he can forgive.
Growing up in a family that wanted nothing but justice, it was a slap to the face seeing his sister marry a mob boss. Gil cannot stand this man and would love to arrest him, but he feels conflicted. Justis treats Ellie right, he can't deny that, but... his business is still deadly... What was the right choice in this scenario?
[Related] Though not related by blood, Cecil always considered Gil to be like a son to him. When he had heard about Jey's disappearance, he went to the Walker household to do what he could to help. It started with stopping by with groceries now and then, possibly babysitting, but he soon fell in love with Gil's mother and married her, actually becoming Ellie and Gil's step-father.
[Related] Though not related by blood, Gil always considered Cecil to be like a father to him. His biological father had left when his sister was born, and when Jey disappeared there was no father figure left for him. Then Cecil came and helped take care of things, gradually joining the family.
[Related] Jey loved his grandkids more than anything. They were his absolute pride and joys. Quite honestly, he had always hoped they WOULDN'T follow in their family's footsteps. The things Jey had seen as a detective were something he didn't want them to go through.
[Related] Gil admired his grandfather and wanted to be just like him. If only Jey could be around today. How would he handle everything? Far better than him, that's for sure...
Jun questions about his Cliff's manager, but then again the fact that he has a wing growing out of his back shouldn't make him question anything that's supernatural. Yet he's surprised that he caught Mr. TV's attention, considering how much of an oddball he is. Perhaps he is trying to get into the internet business?
It has come to Mr. TV's attention that Cliff has got himself a romantic interest! A self-made internet celebrity known as Jun, huh? Well, Mr. TV has always had a soft spot for the internet crowd. Their attempt at fame was always too reckless; with a little guidance they could truly take over the TV industry as they were meant to. Mr. TV wouldn't object to helping Jun out if he would only agree to work under him...
Jet is vaguely aware of Mr. TV. He knows he wants something, he just doesn't know what. He finds the man strolling through the casino occasionally, but the longer Jet's watched him, the more he's learned that he's not going there for pleasure. He's learning.
Greed is such a raw emotion. Imagine using it to amplify Camera Lens. Or better yet, imagine unleashing people's inner greed on film! Their logic torn apart with a need for selfish gain, a brilliant marriage between reality TV and game shows! And all the while the internet stars would try to mimic such attitudes in order to get famous too, making him more powerful.
Cliff was shocked when he met Mr. TV and his... head, but it was easily forgotten when he was lured in with the promise of fame and fortune. He saw his dreams, his FUTURE, through that monitor, and gladly offered part of his soul. He became a famous actor like he'd always wanted, but now he finds himself confined to this role. All other jobs he wants, Mr. TV won't allow. It's as if he's a caged zoo animal now...
Mr. TV was the one who found Cliff when he was starting out in the movie business. The kid had talent, but it was that power of his that caught the producer's eye. He got part of Cliff's soul inside his Film Collection and boosted him to one of the most famous actors out there. And now with both the fame and his soul, Cliff has no choice but to act in whatever role Mr. TV deems fit.
Gustav is a weak man. When a beautiful woman flirts with him he becomes putty. When TWO beautiful women flirt with him in a casino? He doesn't get any work done.
Lady always gets VERY excited whenever it's time for one of Gustav's meetings at the casino! After all, that ALWAYS seems to be one of the biggest paydays they have~
One of the reasons Gustav hates going to Jet's casino is because of the two managers that always swarm him as soon as he gets through those doors. He hates it because of how painfully easy it is for them to distract him, and before he realizes it the time for their meeting is already over.
Missy feels pity for Gustav, honestly. The guy's just trying to get his job done. She can sympathize with that, at least. Still, she's still just trying to get HER job done too, so that pity isn't going to stop her from distracting him.
Motto's decision to move in with their father rather than their mother left a small tension between their relationship. He may not act like it nor speak about it, but Cliff's existence is widely important to him. In fact, he rarely speaks of his siblings and is likely that all of his friends doesn't know that his eldest brother is a super famous actor. The idea of his older brother being a celebrity greatly influences the fact that he could become famous as well through music.
[Related] Motto's oldest brother. Cliff was surprised when Motto decided to go with their dad; he was disappointed and admittedly bitter. He loves his brother but can't understand what would make him even think being around their dad is a good idea. Because of that, he's incidentally become cold towards him.
[Lovers] Cliff isn't quite sure how he ran across Jun, and he's even less sure how he gained the feelings he does for him. Normally someone like the unkempt man would disgust Cliff, but he felt himself drawn to him. There was just something about him that was easily able to get under all of the actor's walls, and now he finds himself thinking about him frequently. The only real downside is that now Cliff finds himself unironically watching Tiktoks.
Aysun and Kestrel have been close friends for a good, long time. Because they always spend time together, they try to get their kids to hang out as well. Aysun's glad to see his son with a reliable friend, and he's sure Kestrel feels the same.
Aysun is one of Kestrel's best friends, and one of the only people she feels comfortable confiding in. It warms her heart to see how well their children get along with one another.
When Dabbie was first set up to hang out with Nicolas by his mom, he was hesitant. Dude looked like a total nerd. But the longer he hangs out with Nicolas, the more Dabbie really looks up to him. Behind that weeb-nerd-ness is a genuinely lit dude.
Nicolas first hung around Dabbie because he was forced to by his dad. He didn't think they'd get along, with Dabbie's love for the wrong kind of video games and no appreciation for anime women. But then he met Kestrel, and now approaches Dabbie in a more fatherly way.
Nicolas always believed 2D women were the best, until he met Kestrel. She was a real 3D women, and in more ways than one! He's absolutely head over heels for her, and if getting close to her son is a way to get closer to her, then call him Dabbie's best friend!
Kestrel is extremely grateful for Nicolas. She knows the age difference between him and Dabbie can make it hard for them to hang out, but having him as a positive male role model in her son's life is something she can't be thankful enough for. He's a good kid.
It's common for Gustav to see Kestrel. As a lawyer, she always comes to him for files on someone. Normally he's not allowed to do that, but she's... persuasive. Even when he was no longer flustered by her looks, she scared him easily with a punch aimed at his head. Nowadays he dreads her coming, but he has one idea for how they both can benefit from this...
Kestrel often deals with Gustav as she's building evidence for her cases. She tried to go the sweet route, but as soon as that no longer worked, she wasn't afraid to put her foot down, so to speak. She doesn't particularly LIKE this sniveling man, but she'll do what she has to to get her case info.
Jet is the one Sin Gustav has the hardest time meeting with. The Sin owns a casino, and he always insists on meeting there. Gustav is well aware it's to take advantage of his problem, but... he can't help it either. And he gets surrounded by gorgeous women each time too! Most of the time he forgets about the meetings entirely and just signs the paycheck.
Gustav is such easy prey it's almost sad. Jet knows full well about his gambling problem, which is why it's only suitable to hold the meeting in the casino, right? He's also a weak guy, and with the help of Jet's hand picked managers, the guy's nothing but putty. He'll sign those paychecks without even looking, which is great for Greed because those numbers are always higher than what he actually reports with.
In order to get a paycheck, Nikolai has to go through performance meetings with someone from Hell, meaning Gustav. The meetings are far too boring for the Sin, so he tries to avoid them when he can.
Half of the time Gustav is on Earth it's specifically because of Nikolai. He has to CONSTANTLY check and make sure this guy is actually spreading Sloth instead of being lazy on his own. Unfortunately, Nikolai is stronger than he leads on and easily overpowers Gustav each time. And if he's not doing that, he's flirting mercilessly with him.
[Related] Cecelia is Cliff's youngest sister. She's stoked that he's so famous and loves to brag about it, but she can't understand why he hates their dad so much. She keeps trying to explain how trapped their dad felt, but he refuses to listen. It's so annoying!
[Related] Cliff is Cecelia's oldest brother. He loves her and wants only the best for her, but can't fathom for the life of him how she could see any redeeming traits in their deadbeat father. He keeps trying to explain it, but Cecelia is always adamant that he has it wrong. It's absolutely frustrating.
[Related] Cliff's father. Alcott is well aware of Cliff's hatred towards him, and understands why. He braced himself for this when he divorced his ex-wife. It doesn't make it hurt any less, but he can't stop Cliff from feeling this way. He just hopes that someday his son will understand.
[Related] Alcott's firstborn. Cliff could never accept him leaving his mom, and now harbors hatred towards him. He'll never forgive him, and he'll always make that clear in the rare instances they meet.
[Related] Maple's father. Arm always noticed Maple interested in his bass guitar, sometimes having to use it to lull her to sleep. Soon enough he found himself passing it on to her and teaching her how to play it, and now she's in her own band! He... kind of wishes she didn't follow THAT path, but if she's happy, that's all that really matters.
[Related] Ever since she was little, Maple was fascinated with her father's bass. As she got older and learned how to play, she knew she wanted to join her own band, just like dad! She really wants to make her dad proud, every time she plays!
[Related] Maple's grandfather. Armageddon knew about Maple even before she could even talk, recognizing that demon wolf scent instantly. He's still not fully used to accepting Arm Jr. as a son, let alone having a granddaughter. Although he does feel inclined to protect her until she develops her powers more.
[Related] Maple feels as though she doesn't quite know that MUCH about her grandfather, but she wants to know him better! After all, he's her family, and family should be close, right?
Jackson first met Mateo when he tried to steal from him. To his surprise, the professor offered him a place to stay instead of calling the cops! A place to stay? With a cutie like him? Who cares if that was a trap for the cops, Jackson would gladly give himself up for even a few seconds alone with that beauty!!
Jackson's attempt to steal from Mateo went sideways when the professor noticed a hand in his back pocket and another on his other one. Assuming Jackson stole out of necessity and not just for kicks, Mateo warmly welcomed Jackson into his home to use any time he needs. With the spare key at his disposal, Jackson is often in and out of the place without warning. Still, Mateo is oblivious to the fact that the man is using his warm hospitality to his advantage and also the unending flirting.
[Related] Motto's youngest sibling. Cecelia thinks her brother's talented and skilled! She's envious of his social skills and his friend group, always wanting to be a part of it but never quite getting the chance.
Motto's youngest sister! Otto never tolerated any of his siblings, but he seems to get along with Cecilia the most. Everytime she's there with Motto and their father, the older brother has been trying to refrain her from taking her along with him and his group. However, because of the unpredictability of their adventures, he's simply concerned about Cecilia's safety. If anything dangerous involves her, he'll be the first to come and save her.
He is very appreciative of her support, though he doesn't act like it.
"What's this? Another brat of Alcott's? What do you want? I can't babysit another kid when I have to deal with your big brother too."
Cecelia is wary around Arson, not yet accepting him as a good partner for her father. Alcott seems to like him, but she's not yet convinced Arson isn't merely infatuated with his looks rather than him as a person.
Having her eyes opened to the beauty of older people, Annie fell in love the minute she visited Don's family and laid eyes on Justis. He is a perfect specimen of a man, with a calming smile and bulging muscles. He is peak performance in every area.
Justis seems rather oblivious to Annie's infatuation with him. He just wants to be supportive of his son and this girl, after all! It's unclear if he knows about Annie's relationship to The Nightingale, but he's absolutely welcoming whenever she comes to hang out with Don.
[Rivals] Just as their fathers were rivals, so too are Charlotte and Justis. They have both failed to kill each other before, leaving a scar on each other's bodies over their failure. But the next time Charlotte sees Justis will be the last, she's sure of it.
[Rivals] Like father, like son; Justis is bitter rivals with Charlotte. Revenge runs blood deep, after all. He may not have been able to have finished her off the first time they met, but he'll find a way to destroy her eventually. He just has to be patient.