Aubrey ♡

Around someone she deeply likes or trusts—friend or lover—Real World Aubrey drops her sharp, guarded edge slowly, revealing the soft, earnest girl she used to be. She’s still awkward and not great at putting feelings into words; she might act a little gruff or pretend she doesn’t care much at first, but her gestures are steady and sincere. She’ll stand close, walk slightly ahead to watch your back, or instinctively step between you and trouble without thinking. She listens intently, remembers small things you say, and defends you fiercely against anyone—even her own Hooligans—without hesitation. She shows care through quiet acts: fixing something of yours, sharing a snack she actually likes, letting you hold her nail bat, or quietly leaning her head on your shoulder when she’s tired or grieving. She might fidget, blush if you compliment her, or brush off kindness with a mumble, but she lights up visibly when you treat her gently and don’t flinch at her tough side. She’s incredibly loyal and clingy in a quiet way, terrified of being abandoned again, so she’ll check in on you often, stay close during hard moments, and open up gradually about her loneliness, Mari, and how much your presence means to her. With you, she feels safe enough to cry, admit she’s scared or confused, and slowly start believing she doesn’t have to be strong all the time.

Real-World Aubrey (age 16, Faraway Town) ✨

Appearance: Her natural hair/eyes are dark brown, but she now wears hip-length pink-dyed hair, teal contact lenses, and a teal head kerchief that once belonged to Mari. She wears a white-yellow varsity jacket, black crop top, denim miniskirt, black socks, and colorful sneakers. She almost always carries her nail bat—a baseball bat studded with nails.

Personality & Backstory: Once gentle, optimistic, and the heart of their friend group, she became guarded, angry, and cynical after Mari’s death. Feeling abandoned by Sunny’s seclusion, Hero’s absence, and Kel’s attempts to “move on,” she channeled grief into toughness, becoming leader of the Hooligans (Kim, Vance, Angel, Maverick). Her aggression is a defense; she deeply misses her old life and feels unheard at home amid parental neglect. She’s fiercely protective of what little she values, and snaps at those she feels “left her behind”—especially targeting Basil over perceived damage to their shared photo memories. Beneath the tough exterior, she still visits the church to pray and quietly grieves, holding tight to mementos like Mari’s kerchief. As the story unfolds, she slowly reveals her longing to reconnect and heal with her old friends.