Lucy Porter
Bellz
Straight Judgin'
Lucy Porter
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Lucy: What is your favorite colour/shade
I really am fond of the color red, its quite expressive and really versatile. I find that when I'm in a bit of a angry or frustrated mood, red suits me well. *smirks*
Bella: What's your favorite part about playing Lucy?
Well Lucy has been with me since the beginning with The Oath so I have a special bond with her compared to most of my characters I've played. My favorite part about playing her is that she is portrayed as someone who was very near and dear to my heart. Not only did she take after some of my qualities but as she developed into a more matriarchal role later in the second part of the trilogy, A Family Affair, ultimately I realized that I wanted to find the inspiration for her in my Mimi, my grandmother who passed away in April. Every day I get to revisit some moments that made me wonder what my grandmother would have done for her equally large family. She was a worrier for her loved ones, she opened the door to those who needed it in the family and loved children.And don't worry Lucy gets the stubbornness and anger from me
Its been wonderful being able to have those moments where I get to think about what my Mimi would do, its been getting me through the months she's been gone and honestly I'm not sure what I'm going to do once the trilogy is through, but Lucy will always be my favorite character I've ever created in my 12 years of roleplaying.Lucy: Who is your favorite person?
Well its hard to decide who your favorite person is, especially when you have so many wonderful people in your life. James has always been my number one...and normally I would say he is my favorite person but, he seems to think he knows it all *scrunches nose* I guess he's still my favorite person. We've been together so long...he's not just my husband but he's my best friend. And sometimes, you can be mad at your best friend *shrugs*
Lucy: What is your favorite thing to do?
I have a bit of a green thumb. So gardening is something I really like to do in my spare time. My rose garden specifically is my favorite part of the garden.
Bella: Do you find it difficult or easy to write up posts for Lucy?
I think it's a happy medium. There are times when I find Lucy extremely hard to write because sometimes its hard to answer my own questions on what she would do and how to approach the situation but other times I'm feeling more in tune with myself and my inspiration and its a piece of cake to write.
Lucy: Dogs or cats?
Have you seen how many dogs are in my house?
Misty Gray
Lucy: What do you think your life would be like now had you and James not got together?
*brows furrow* I can't say that I haven't thought about it before...but its something that's very unpleasant to think about. He drives me insane sometimes with all of these tough decisions having to be made and we have our disagreements at times but I wouldn't trade this life for anything especially if he isn't in the other with me. But to answer your question, I guess I would have married some boring man and lived a normal life? maybe...who can say? *shakes head* I know i wouldn't be happy, that's for sure...
Lucy: What are your thoughts on Conor not taking control of the business back in Chicago?
I love my brother with everything that I have, I remember how unfair I thought it was that a woman couldn't run the business and now I see why. But Conor wasn't ready to take the business back then and sometimes it really makes me angry that he couldn't. But like previously stated, I couldn't imagine my life being different from what it is now, I can't imagine being normal. *sighs* Besides, it was my own fault...putting Conor in that position that ended up putting James in his place...Sometimes I wonder if my father was still alive and was able to have finished teaching Conor...Sometimes it dangerous to think that way.
Lucy: What are your three favourite and three least favourite things about Jimbo?
Where do we even begin? I'm going to start off with my three least favorite things as they are coming quicker into my head at the moment. His stubbornness, his devotion to the business, and his scars. *smiles* But the good will always outweigh the bad...I love more than just three things about him but if I had to choose just three it would be his sensitive side, which he has developed over the years and I feel so honored that he lets me in like that. His compassion for our children, even though sometimes business seems to get in the way of our eldest son's wellbeing *glares* he really cares and loves our children with everything he has. And the final thing would be also be the thing that I tend to also hate which is his devotion to the business. Its a confusing feeling, but he's taken my father's business to new levels that I'm sure my father would be proud of if he was here today. James took care of everything when he died and he didn't have to do that...He has more heart than he gives himself credit for and I think I will have to remind him of that fact forever.
Lucy: What is your biggest regret in life?
That night that I agreed to do Angel's bidding...I should have known that it was a trick and yet...I didn't. That was before I understood just how serious the business was, that there was more parts to the whole thing and I understood just how sick the other side was. My father died on his birthday because of me and I will never let that go, I just don't think I can. I should have had more faith in my family that they would be able to protect my father...I thought I was saving him. *looks down*
Lucy: What do you want for Christmas? James is struggling.
I really want to relive the old days...something that will make me reminisce about when I first started dating James. Remember the times we use to go to the lake, the first time we went there? Something along those lines, please.
Pyroclast
Lucy: You spend a great deal of time and energy worrying about your loved ones. What measures do you take to keep your own mental health in check?
Mental health is always so important. I've advocated for it since Sinead had that mental breakdown back in Chicago. To keep my own in check, I tend to do things that I enjoy in my spare time which is spending time with my children or James. Or if I'm really upset I tend to write in my journal that my father gave me years ago...its really important to document your feelings so that you can go back and look at the progress you've made later on in life. Its a good reminder of what you've been through and what you have yet to overcome.
Lucy: What has been your favorite age so far and why?
I enjoyed my later 30s very much, I felt like I had grown a lot myself in that time. Its one thing to be an adult just by calling yourself that but to really have the experience and wisdom to back that up is really something that can't be put into words. I felt during my late 30s I was able to grow in a way that I hadn't yet and was able to discover a lot more about myself as a wife, mother and sister to my family.
Lucy: What's your dream?
I've been barking up one tree for so long that I'm almost sure that it will always be just a dream...but to be able to retire from the whole business with James is something I have always looked forward to. Now that doesn't mean I haven't enjoyed every aspect of my life because I have learned to appreciate every moment that I have been on this earth, but I believe that retirement will be something freeing in a way...I may have taken James' last name, but he took on my family's name too...taking the brunt of everything the Sullivans stood for. I just dream that one day I can return the favor by making sure he has everything he would ever need to retire...One day, maybe....
Lucy: What's the most unexpected lesson you've learned through becoming a parent?
Easy. A parent isn't always right. Kids have a lot of perspective on things that a lot of adults don't have. They see things for what they are, they have raw feelings towards it. Sometimes we as adults think we know it all because we've experienced so much...Thomas especially has taught me that you don't have to have the experiences in your life to have such strong opinions. His moral compass is strong for a boy his age and he's got wisdom beyond his years. He didn't experience such hardships like his adopted siblings but he's still grown so much. He proves me wrong all the time, sometimes a little too often.
Bella: Would you say that the character of Lucy is your favourite kind of character to play? why/why not.
I would say yes she is. I've always been a nurturer. Every since I was a little girl I lived to take care of people. Lucy is a very big part of my personality that I love to play because its just who I am naturally. She is a worrier but she puts her own worries and health aside to take care of those who need it and that's something I've done for years. (Its not the healthiest thing to put your own health to the side) With any group or team I was always know as the mother of the group which I thought was a bad thing at first but in my years of being just that people have come to me and said that I have gotten them through some tough times with my caring personality and openness to talk about basically anything, which feels good. Lucy and I are both happy if everyone else is happy and I think its a special personality to have in a way.
Fletchawk
Bella: What's the story behind eternal youth joke?
Oh boy
I'm so glad you asked! Its not too interesting to be honest but Misty and I would joke way back when during The Oath that if we were to ever use James and Lucy in future rps, they would have eternal youth because we couldn't find older face claims for them. Its become a joke inside and outside of IC and I think it is true for all of our characters. They all drank from the fountain of youth and will stay that way for years and years to come. Lucy: You've usually stayed directly out of the family business, and successfully done your own thing ; so what's the reason why you haven't advocated for a safer way of life?
*sighs* Because I think I would sound like a broken record. And I don't think it's just easy to adopt a safer way of life now that we are in the middle of it all. In the downtime with the business it was something that I always brought up with James...but he has tough decisions to make and he can't just leave everything behind. This way of life is hard and is very unsafe but it's my family's livelihood. I can't just take that away from them.
Lucy: We know you love all your children, but is there one that you seem to click with more than the others
*makes sad face* For years, Syd and I use to be so close...but lately we've been having our differences, I want to help him and be there for him but he won't let me do anything of the sort. Thomas and I have clicked well despite the troubles with Syd and we get along together so well. He's such a calm presence, like his father, I'm just dreading the day he gets older like Syd and leaves me behind...I miss both of my boys so much..
Bella: Clowns? Really?
DEMONIC SON'S OF BITCHES! YES! I HATE THEM. So does Lucy. lol Bad experiences with clowns man. Its just a major no go ahaha childhood trauma is real folks.
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