His cooking made my awkward stumble into Huckleberry worth it!
My, wasn't I awkward as all get-out? But this kind woman was absolute damage control. I should visit the library more often!
Gentle and beautiful.
I... really enjoyed speaking with her, during the Valentine's Day karaoke. I wonder if we'll meet again? Her accent was very charming.
I am still trying to wrap my mind around whatever it was that happened at the Firehouse. He is certainly nice enough but also a tad... eccentric?
Meredith's hard-working father, previously an outsider to Gray Harbor. He works as an electrician and is known for his sense of humor and dad jokes.
Meredith's kind-hearted mother, who has made a career out of massage therapy. Her own Glimmer abilities may or may not have played a role in making her very adept at her job. She comes from a long line of women who possess Glimmer, and is very open-minded about the phenomenon,
Meredith absolutely adores her 'little' brother, and supports him in all ways... within reason. Cracklingly sharp-witted and intellectual, Milo is currently exploring Psychology and Social Work for his future career path. The siblings are close, especially where Glimmer is concerned.
A two-year-old golden retriever that Merry has raised since puppyhood. He is gentle with children and only indulges in the zoomies when alone with Merry. Most every evening she is out walking this sweet boy.
Merry's landlords, whose bungalow she rents ICLY.
Lachlan (at right in picture) is actually a teacher at the very same elementary school in which Merry works, part-time. She has known the man for years, since her placement during her own schooling as an ECE. He is a highly humorous and engaging soul who lives for 'his kids' and typically teaches the fourth grade.
In 2013 Lachlan was wed to his longtime partner Merrick (at left), who is a chiropractor. When Lachlan made the decision to move into Merrick's home, he put his own bungalow (in the Spruce neighborhood) up for rent. Predictably, it was Meredith who moved in.
Meredith thinks the world of these men; the three of them meet for coffee every Sunday, barring life happenings.
ECE - Merry went to school to be an Early Childhood Educator. Naturally this means that she adores kids and has a rapport with them. She works part-time at a local elementary school (supplemented with daycare work from her home) for 24hrs a week on Mon, Tues, Weds mornings.
Class of 2013 - Merry's graduating year re: high school! She was a sweet wallflower who glimmered with a Mental/Spirit bent... back then she was an empath who felt all of the adolescent tumult. Therefore she was a sweet, supportive, understanding sort of peer. Did you know her? Maybe she tutored you in English Literature? Maybe she supported you?
Daycare Services - During her time off, Merry is certified to look after kids in her home. She makes herself available for these services on Thursdays, Fridays (full days) and Saturdays (half days only.)
Flying Solo - Merry lives alone in a cozy bungalow. She's making enough money to get by, but she's not one to live in excess. She can often be found at discount grocery stores or thrift stores... not because she is poor, she's just thrifty!
Glimmer Lore - There's been instances of Glimmer in Merry's family for generations, with womanfolk (great-great-grandmothers and aunts, etc etc.) typically speaking of it amidst themselves and speculating. Merry, attuned profoundly to Glimmer herself, cannot help but be curious and have her own thoughts on it. Deep down she wants to know more, how it travels throughout families (is it hereditary) .. etc etc.
Anachronistic - Merry keeps up with the times, but in her manner of dress and carrying herself is a firm, tasteful nod to old-timey charm. She favors retro styles, right down to a modernized fingerwave. She carries herself with a grace and charm (or tries to) that hails from another, earlier era.
Slight of stature and classically lovely, Meredith Hartwell is not a woman who commands a room when she enters it. She is of a quiet and sweet nature: an unassuming (and mildly anachronistic) twenty-something with a pile of wavy golden-blonde hair (typically left loose when not on-the-clock) and expressive, profoundly blue eyes. Aside from how her eyes seem to drink in her surroundings with a sense of wonder (and a sense of wisdom beyond her years), she is just your average-jane earning her keep.
Build-wise she is tiny and delicate, coming in at five-foot-four in her socked feet and of a fine-boned buuld. Attire-wise, Merry favors the colors blue, ivory and taupe. All of which are typically incorporated into her favored styles: soft dresses, peasantry tops + skirts and/or leggings. 'Retro' looks suit her tremendously, as opposed to the modern chic that is prevalant this day and age.
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2020-08-08 - Shopping Safely at Safeway is Hard
Lilith goes grocery shopping and Meredith happens to see her get plowed by an endcap display.
Lilith, Meredith
2020-07-13 - Friends in Odd Places
Various folks chat one another up in the Twofer.
Vyv, Ruiz, August, Cristobal, Joseph, Cecil, Meredith
2020-06-07 - Hey There, Neighbor
Sam is back in town and moving into Merry's neighborhood. With the assistance of Cheddar, they reunite and catch up a bit.
Meredith
2020-03-08 - Blondes 3 Idiot Man 0
Hoping to catch Faith, Stefhan runs into blonde women instead. Chaos and hilarity ensue and the businessman will obviously need to work on his weaknesses.
Everett, Bean, Stefhan, Atli, Meredith, Alisha
2020-02-03 - Glow little glowworm
Hera returns to the Art Gallery after having her Glimmer increased and she and Kim are have an important conversation.%r
Everett, Grace, Hera, Meredith, Kim
2020-01-27 - Wintery Night At Two If By Sea
Strangers meet in a bar on a cold winter night.
Carter, Joseph, Meredith
2020-01-03 - Couchfire
A good ol' burning couch bonfire and impromptu winter cookout in the trailer park.
Geoff, Easton, Harper, Kass, Meredith
2019-12-26 - The Snowball Festival (FIGHT!)
There's lots of things to do for kids at the GH Snowball Festival, but that doesn't mean that the adults don't get a good snowball fight of their own! Town-wide snowball fights are good stress relief!
Alexander, Jonathan, Byron, Lilith, Bennie, Ruiz, Ignacio, Itzhak, Finch, August, Isabella, Everett, Anne, Patrick, Lalo, Meredith
2020-02-13 - Pourhouse Karaoke - Valentine's Day
It's Valentine's Day Karaoke, surprisingly, no one dies or cries!
Stephanie, Mariah, August, Everett, Eleanor, Corey, Sparrow, Park, Scott, Alison, Rhys, Grace, Grant, Kass, Juniper, Lalo, Meredith, Kim, Rekani, Nova, Kip
2020-02-09 - The Veil For Beginners
Minerva hosts a talk about Glimmer and the Veil for those who don't know a lot.
Nicole, Jonathan, Vyv, Abitha, Minerva, Everett, Ciprian, Esme, Beth, Meredith, Katy
2020-02-11 - Beneath a Sullen Winter Moon (Open Vignette)
Around two in the morning 11th of February, something changed in Gray Harbor. What was your character's first realization of this shift? Or when did they first experiment with their abilities and find something was different?%r%r**Open vignette.**
KarmaBum, Stephanie, Thomas, Elise, Graham, Aidan, Alexander, Easton, Byron, Gina, Vyv, Abitha, Finch, August, Isabella, Joey, Everett, Eleanor, Rhys, Grant, Esme, Anne, Patrick, Thewlis, Leon, Meredith, Rekani, Kip