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Hi! I am trying to get these next few rounds out a little bit faster, so hopefully the next round will be posted in a couple days!

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*The year is 1989* (5 years later)

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Family One - San Francisco, CA / Izmir, Turkey

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ExDH [B. 1947, 42]: Nadir Haluk Demirci (RowenaRavenclaw)
ExDW [B. 1949, 40]: Rose-Marie Clara Weber, née Baird (Guest)

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DS1 [B. 1976, 13]: Altan Gabriel Demirci (Julia)
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ExDW's DH [B. 1945, 44]: Johann Seth Weber (AhaRememo)

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ExDW's DH's DD [B. 1969, 20]: Julie Tanja "Jules" Weber (Story)
-DBF [B. 1967, 22]:

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DS2 [B. 1981, 8]: Christian Claude Weber (AhaRememo)
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ExDH's DW [B. 1950, 39]: Ajda Naz Demirci, née Bedem (Guest)

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DD1 [B. 1983, 6]: Aysel Beren Demirci (Cinnabar)
DD2 [B. 1983, 6]: Seher Adalet Demirci (Glassmidnight)
DS2 [B. 1986, 3]:

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Now that Altan and Christian are a bit older, Rose-Marie has decided to return to work, but instead of diving back into photojournalism, she has chosen to pursue her passion for pottery by opening a pottery store. Her newfound hobby has transformed the Weber household, filling it with her handmade pots and dishes. She envisions her store as a place not only to sell her creations but also to offer pottery classes to the community. However, the family is facing challenges—Jules, who has been struggling for some time, dropped out of college last year and has been finding it difficult to regain her footing. She has found odd jobs here and there, but nothing permanent or stable. Then, she met her current boyfriend at one of these jobs, and things took a turn for the worse. Influenced by her boyfriend and his circle of friends, Jules began associating with the wrong crowd. What started as casual outings and late-night parties gradually led her into a lifestyle that is increasingly troubling. Rose-Marie, Johann and the rest of the Webers are becoming quite worried about her well-being, but when approached about it, Jules just lashes out, which has led to a strain in their relationships with her.
Another strained relationship in the family is between Altan and his father, Nadir. Altan still resents his father for leaving, especially when he visits and sees how close and present Nadir is in the lives of Aysel and Seher, in a way that he never was for Altan, even when he lived in the states.

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DBF's FN is a more unique name that could be described as "edgy." His MN is a more common American name. His LN contains the letter X.
DS2's FN is in the top 50 on this list: https://www.behindthename.com/top/lists/turkey/1986. His MN is in the bottom 50 on the same list. His LN is Demirci.

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Family Two - Kristiansand, Norway

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DH [B. 1946, 37]: Øyvind Ola Bentzen (Wordsmith)
DH [B. 1946, 37]: Astrid Karin Bentzen, née Mæland (Ohad Yigal)

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DS1 [B. 1977, 12]: Ståle Torstein Bentzen (molly)
DD1 [B. 1978, 11]: Grethe Ingvild Bentzen (Laura B.)
DD2 [B. 1980, 9]: Emilie Marthe Bentzen (molly)
DS2 [B. 1982, 7]: Sindre Asbjørn Bentzen (Wordsmith)
DD3 [B. 1988, 1]:

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Although Øyvind and Astrid were happy as a family of six, five years after Sindre was born, Astrid discovered she was pregnant again. When the baby arrived, it became clear that their home was simply too small for their growing family, prompting a move to a charming traditional Norwegian house by the ocean. The children have loved spending their summers playing by the water.
Ståle remains passionate about soccer and has joined a club team with hopes of going professional. While Astrid worries that her son shows little interest in other areas, Øyvind is confident that Ståle will find his own path.
Grethe joined a school play last year and quickly fell in love with acting. She plans to participate in this year's production with hopes of one day playing the lead, though her singing voice still needs some improvement. Thankfully, Astrid enrolled her in singing lessons, much to the relief of everyone in the house.
Emilie, the third Bentzen child, is the scholar of the family and spends hours immersed in her favorite books.

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DD3's FN also ends with en "e," like her siblings. Her MN is a classic Norwegian name. Her LN is Bentzen.

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Family Three - Manchester, England

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DH [B. 1939, 50]: Thaddeus Jolyon Kettering (Cinnabar)
DW [B. 1950, 39]: Henrietta Lily "Etta" Kettering, née Gates (cher529s)

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DD1 [B. 1976, 13]: Madeline Henrietta Kettering (Julia, cher529s, ishild)
DD2 [B. 1979, 10]: Cassandra Fleur "Cass" Kettering (ari.)
DD3 [B. 1982, 6]: Philippa Josephine Kettering (RowenaRavenclaw)

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DGM [B. 1909, 80]:

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Thaddeus's mother had always been an independent woman, valuing her own space. However, after Thaddeus's father passed away some time ago and following DGM's semi-minor stroke last year, it became clear that she would need some extra assistance. This led to DGM moving in with the Ketterings this year. Thaddeus and his family quickly adapted to the change, creating a comfortable space for DGM in their home. Although she initially resisted the idea, DGM eventually grew to appreciate the warmth and support of living with her loved ones, even if it meant sacrificing some of her cherished independence.
Madeline remains at the top of her class, excelling in advanced-level courses. However, she feels emotionally distant from her peers. Having skipped a grade, she finds herself surrounded by classmates who seem more eager to leave childhood behind, while Madeline herself feels no such urgency to embrace her teenage years.
Meanwhile, Cass continues to struggle in school. Diagnosed with dyslexia two years ago, Thaddeus and Etta have been doing everything they can to support her. Despite their efforts, it saddens them to see Cass work so hard only to face ongoing challenges.
Philippa, still an innocent little girl unaware of her sister's challenges, is simply happy to be included with her sisters and their friends. She also enjoys helping her father at the library.

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DGM's FN is from this list: https://nameberry.com/list/692/fancy-elegant-sophisticated-baby-names. Her MN is a very common English middle name. Her LN is Kettering.

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This message was edited 8/12/2024, 11:49 PM