Melinda

''Life is a Prayer''
Introduction xxxxxMelinda isn't shy, per se, but she doesn't always know exactly how to approach each new person or situation. She tends to stand back and observe until her natural exuberance nudges her toward action. Her manner is abrupt and genuine, with tendencies toward hyperbole. Quite often she has the misfortune of being stuck in her own head, but only until she opens her mouth, expresses herself and receives feedback. History xxxxxMelinda has two parents, one sister and a cat, all of whom reside in suburbia Ohio. Mel made her way to NYC after high school to attend college and pursue a career in Broadway, but found herself taking more to serving drinks, as a barista, than standing in lines at cast calls and hoping. Her time in New York began to revolve more around her part time jobs, night life, and roommates rather than her supposed career. It completely fell to the wayside when she began volunteering at a soup kitchen and food shelter on the weekends. xxxxxWalking home one night with a group of friends acquaintances, one person asked if it would be any trouble -- if someone had a couch he could crash on. Startled -- especially since the group had had a get together at his place the week before, Mel found out that her friend was kicked out for having webbed feet. All distanced preconceptions about the mutant issue removed, she had to come to grips with a face instead of a nebulous concept and what could be done about it. He told her that if he didn't get a good night's sleep, his supervisor would fire him for shoddy work. She chose to let him crash at her apartment and let him use her shower so that he could look presentable in the morning and keep his job while he looked for a new place. xxxxxMotivated by her personal touch with homeless people (mutants or otherwise) and their dilemma, she looked into more ways she could help. Her idealism swelled and then crashed when she discovered through her work that angry people stuck on the streets can lash out and mutants can lash out more dangerously than a standard human. This little bit of fear keeps her from thrusting herself into entirely into activism, but she cannot completely walk away because she cares about people and helping them avoid the multiplying obstacles that grow on people down on their luck. She takes people warily, one person at a time, mutant or human, and hopes for the best, but tries to be ready for the worst. xxxxxInstead of a silly teenage dream, Melinda found a community of freaks and geeks in New York City to feel at home in. Her family supports her charity but doesn't know exactly who all she works with and she still sees musicals whenever she can. Connections Jim - I’ve decided for my own self to believe you’re on a journey Flicker - 'cause it's easier on my broken heart to believe that you're coming home. Lucien - but I cannot know for certain where your path lies, where you're bound Dusk - I offer up my heart into the gathering dark Tove - I wait for guidance on the cold, cold ground Hanna - Life is a prayer Jayna - in the Gospel of Tree Bark Ryan - there's a voice that whispers in the branches at night Tag - Life has gone on and will go on forever  Ducky - and you're just a droplet Maya - a small beam of light B - I am trying with my whole self to believe that I am valuable Corey - ‘cause it’s easy in this broken world to forget that we are whole  Murphy - When the tide of pain and sorrow comes in quickly and I am afraid Hive - well, I trust that I am held by hands that can't be felt Micah - and there’s kindness not far away  Tola - life is a prayer in the gospel of tree bark Jax - there's a voice that whispers in the branches at night Shane - Life has gone on and will go on forever Horus - and you're just a droplet Spencer - a small beam of light Gallery	Melinda Erica Chylds Birthdate February 23, 1988 Species Human Affiliation Citizen Alignment Neutral Good Occupation Barista/Manager RP Hooks Roommates - Mel is constantly looking for new roommates as her apartment doubles as a hippie crashsite from time to time. Coffee and Tea Me! - Mel is the manager at a small SoHo Hot Beverage Spot called Montague's. Feel free to snag her if you want someone to serve up drinks and/or advice or if you're looking for a job. Soupy Shoes - Like to feed the homeless or wish to be fed? Melinda's a regular with local soup kitchen/shelter, Helping Hands Homeless Coalition in Chelsea. Dramatic! - I'm looking to figure out something theater related, but don't have this really solidified in my mind yet, so page me and we can talk!
Logs
Date Title Cast Mentions (2021-10-10) Humbling Lucien, Melinda (2020-09-25) Bitter/Sweet Jax, Melinda (2020-06-23) The Fluffy Ones Hive, Melinda, Sarah (2019-09-26) Guys/Dolls Ryan, Melinda, Alma (2019-08-20) A Kind Gesture Melinda, Sarah (2019-07-01) Help Wanted Melinda, Sarah (2019-06-05) Lost Boys Lucien, Melinda, Ted (2019-03-20) Dramatic Yet Incompetent Flicker, Isra, Melinda, Ryan, Steve