Parker, Eliot
Mar 31, 2014 15:19:41 GMT -8
Post by Eliot Parker on Mar 31, 2014 15:19:41 GMT -8
Your Name: Aida
Age: 29
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Character Name: Eliot Parker
Age: 31
History
Eliot was born in Penchurch and lived there until the age of fourteen, when he moved to London with his mother and his sister, Valerie. The decision to move was made when Mr and Mrs Parker realised they could no longer tolerate each other’s company. James and Nathalie Parker were both ‘Pennys’ and their marriage had been famous in the village as a love match to be envied; time proved the envy part to be unnecessary, however, as their temperaments turn out to differ vastly. While Mr Parker was content to run the family business in the form of an antique shop and live a peaceful life in Penchurch, Mrs Parker was far more ambitious and could not settle for a country life. After fifteen years of trying to persuade her husband to move to a more urban area, she finally gave up hope and moved to London without him, taking their children with her. At 34, she was still young and attractive enough to find another husband soon after the divorce proceedings were over. This time, she wisely chose a barrister, widower with no children of his own.
Eliot had always been too much under the influence of his mother not to like his step-father; in fact, he was very much fond of his new life. The fact that just before leaving Penchurch his ardent love confession had been turned down definitely played an important role in making it easier for him to leave his birthplace. The confession came in the form of a letter, written to a fellow much older than himself. The gentleman in question returned the letter some days later, gently explaining the reasons for his refusal. For a very long time Eliot was ashamed of what he had done.
Having finished secondary school with excellent results, Eliot began studying Law at LSE. As soon as he graduated he was hired by his step-father’s law firm and continued to work hard to impress his new employers, and most of all his mother. He had formed a few short attachments at university, but at the law firm he met a colleague who swept him off his feet, as it were. At that time the only thing that could have made him happier was being able to tell his mother that his partner was a man. His sister knew, of course, but he didn’t have the courage to tell his mother and step-father who kept introducing him to illegible ladies.
When Valerie, who had moved to New York, announced her engagement, Eliot felt even more pressure to relate his sexuality to his mother and finally did so at his sister’s wedding. His mother’s reaction was lukewarm at first, but in time she accepted his ‘decision’.
Not long after they received news of his father’s death. Neither he, nor his mother or his sister attended the funeral. When they were notified that they should do something about the antique shop, his mother said she would never set foot in Penchruch, and Eliot had come to dislike his father too much to bother. Until around five months later he caught his boyfriend cheating. His heart was broken, and though he put on a show of cool indifference he couldn’t bear the sight of his now ex-boyfriend at their mutual workplace. Discovering a plausible excuse in the handling of the antique shop issue, he took a three-month leave from work and set out for the village.
It’s been less than a week since he’s arrived in Penchurch. Currently he’s taken residence in a local B&B, as his father’s apartment – situated above the antique shop – is too cluttered and dirty to be liveable. A couple of days ago he briefly met his father’s shop assistant, who continues to run the shop. He has yet to decide what he wants to do with it, though the general idea is to find a buyer.
Appearance
Eliot is a very well-dressed man. In London he spent a good deal of his income on clothing and was known to be meticulous in his choice of shoes. He keeps his reddish blonde hair a bit long for conservative tastes, but neatly brushed back. His eyes are of a grey hue, may appear blue or green depending on what he’s wearing. At 5’7” he isn’t terribly tall, and his facial features give him a somewhat feminine appearance. He tends to look younger than his age.
Personality
Upon meeting Eliot for the first time, the impression one gets is that he is a somewhat timid young man, which is quite true. He is, nevertheless, very decisive and doesn’t let shyness stand in his way once he has made up his mind. On the whole, he is an introvert and appears to be reserved, sometimes even aloof. He tends to be rather quiet and avoids loud or flashy people whenever he can. He speaks in a distinct tone and his words are chosen carefully.
He is not open about his homosexuality and doesn’t find it necessary to disclose his sexuality to anyone unless it relates to their or his interest. That is not to say he minds it terribly or is flustered if he is ‘found out’, but he likes to think such matters belong to one’s private life. The conservative attitude he has gained under the influence of his mother and step-father has been significant in shaping this view.
Eliot is more sensitive and emotional than he lets show. In public he keeps up a perfect appearance of indifference, while in private he is constantly concerned about matters of the heart. He is too proud to let anyone think he has been hurt and finds an emotional display – positive or negative – vulgar. As such, his partners often find him uncaring, while in truth he is too embarrassed to show affection in direct ways. The indirect ways he finds to show his affection are usually too obscure and miss the point.
He finds in being always in control a means to solve many of life’s problems. He likes to think he is intelligent enough to foresee most events and reactions, and therefore plan things ahead to prevent any unpleasantness. While he is easily threatened by a loss of control, he has come to notice that he prefers his ideal partner to be somewhat domineering. He is yet to find the courage to approach that sort of man though.
Eliot’s hobbies include astronomy, jazz, reading, and playing online chess. He runs every evening to keep fit and is a good swimmer. His cooking is tolerable, neither bad nor exceptional. He is quite a bit of a neat freak and ultimately prefers a comfortable modern setting for living to a musty grade II house with loads of character and wooden beams to hit your head on.
Age: 29
Contact Info: PM please.
Character Name: Eliot Parker
Age: 31
History
Eliot was born in Penchurch and lived there until the age of fourteen, when he moved to London with his mother and his sister, Valerie. The decision to move was made when Mr and Mrs Parker realised they could no longer tolerate each other’s company. James and Nathalie Parker were both ‘Pennys’ and their marriage had been famous in the village as a love match to be envied; time proved the envy part to be unnecessary, however, as their temperaments turn out to differ vastly. While Mr Parker was content to run the family business in the form of an antique shop and live a peaceful life in Penchurch, Mrs Parker was far more ambitious and could not settle for a country life. After fifteen years of trying to persuade her husband to move to a more urban area, she finally gave up hope and moved to London without him, taking their children with her. At 34, she was still young and attractive enough to find another husband soon after the divorce proceedings were over. This time, she wisely chose a barrister, widower with no children of his own.
Eliot had always been too much under the influence of his mother not to like his step-father; in fact, he was very much fond of his new life. The fact that just before leaving Penchurch his ardent love confession had been turned down definitely played an important role in making it easier for him to leave his birthplace. The confession came in the form of a letter, written to a fellow much older than himself. The gentleman in question returned the letter some days later, gently explaining the reasons for his refusal. For a very long time Eliot was ashamed of what he had done.
Having finished secondary school with excellent results, Eliot began studying Law at LSE. As soon as he graduated he was hired by his step-father’s law firm and continued to work hard to impress his new employers, and most of all his mother. He had formed a few short attachments at university, but at the law firm he met a colleague who swept him off his feet, as it were. At that time the only thing that could have made him happier was being able to tell his mother that his partner was a man. His sister knew, of course, but he didn’t have the courage to tell his mother and step-father who kept introducing him to illegible ladies.
When Valerie, who had moved to New York, announced her engagement, Eliot felt even more pressure to relate his sexuality to his mother and finally did so at his sister’s wedding. His mother’s reaction was lukewarm at first, but in time she accepted his ‘decision’.
Not long after they received news of his father’s death. Neither he, nor his mother or his sister attended the funeral. When they were notified that they should do something about the antique shop, his mother said she would never set foot in Penchruch, and Eliot had come to dislike his father too much to bother. Until around five months later he caught his boyfriend cheating. His heart was broken, and though he put on a show of cool indifference he couldn’t bear the sight of his now ex-boyfriend at their mutual workplace. Discovering a plausible excuse in the handling of the antique shop issue, he took a three-month leave from work and set out for the village.
It’s been less than a week since he’s arrived in Penchurch. Currently he’s taken residence in a local B&B, as his father’s apartment – situated above the antique shop – is too cluttered and dirty to be liveable. A couple of days ago he briefly met his father’s shop assistant, who continues to run the shop. He has yet to decide what he wants to do with it, though the general idea is to find a buyer.
Appearance
Eliot is a very well-dressed man. In London he spent a good deal of his income on clothing and was known to be meticulous in his choice of shoes. He keeps his reddish blonde hair a bit long for conservative tastes, but neatly brushed back. His eyes are of a grey hue, may appear blue or green depending on what he’s wearing. At 5’7” he isn’t terribly tall, and his facial features give him a somewhat feminine appearance. He tends to look younger than his age.
Personality
Upon meeting Eliot for the first time, the impression one gets is that he is a somewhat timid young man, which is quite true. He is, nevertheless, very decisive and doesn’t let shyness stand in his way once he has made up his mind. On the whole, he is an introvert and appears to be reserved, sometimes even aloof. He tends to be rather quiet and avoids loud or flashy people whenever he can. He speaks in a distinct tone and his words are chosen carefully.
He is not open about his homosexuality and doesn’t find it necessary to disclose his sexuality to anyone unless it relates to their or his interest. That is not to say he minds it terribly or is flustered if he is ‘found out’, but he likes to think such matters belong to one’s private life. The conservative attitude he has gained under the influence of his mother and step-father has been significant in shaping this view.
Eliot is more sensitive and emotional than he lets show. In public he keeps up a perfect appearance of indifference, while in private he is constantly concerned about matters of the heart. He is too proud to let anyone think he has been hurt and finds an emotional display – positive or negative – vulgar. As such, his partners often find him uncaring, while in truth he is too embarrassed to show affection in direct ways. The indirect ways he finds to show his affection are usually too obscure and miss the point.
He finds in being always in control a means to solve many of life’s problems. He likes to think he is intelligent enough to foresee most events and reactions, and therefore plan things ahead to prevent any unpleasantness. While he is easily threatened by a loss of control, he has come to notice that he prefers his ideal partner to be somewhat domineering. He is yet to find the courage to approach that sort of man though.
Eliot’s hobbies include astronomy, jazz, reading, and playing online chess. He runs every evening to keep fit and is a good swimmer. His cooking is tolerable, neither bad nor exceptional. He is quite a bit of a neat freak and ultimately prefers a comfortable modern setting for living to a musty grade II house with loads of character and wooden beams to hit your head on.
