Hi! You can call me Pearl. I’m a Pisces living in the Southwest United States, and I’m currently in college studying nuclear medicine. I’d describe myself as an INFP-T and somewhere between an ambivert and an extrovert. I’m definitely a night owl, even though I always regret staying up so late the next day. I love horror movies, cats, the countryside, and anything related to the South. I also have a serious weakness for ridiculously sugary coffee. Some of my favorite things are pasta, jelly beans, the color green, roses, fall, and Halloween. I love learning about prehistory, evolution, and space, and I’ve always found it really interesting to learn about things that existed long before us or are way beyond what we can see. One quote that really stuck with me is Maxine’s line from X/MaXXXine: “I will not accept a life I do not deserve.” I really relate to the meaning behind it and to Maxine herself. One of my biggest interests is definitely movies, especially horror, and I really love Mia Goth’s work. She’s such a talented actress, and I love how different each of her performances feels, even when she’s playing characters that are connected. X, Pearl, and MaXXXine are probably the movies I’ve connected with the most. I love the whole world those movies create, especially the way they mix horror with really interesting characters and stories about wanting more out of life. Pearl is probably my favorite because there’s so much going on underneath her character. She’s disturbing, sad, lonely, ambitious, and honestly kind of heartbreaking all at the same time. Mia does such an amazing job of making you understand Pearl even when she’s doing completely horrible things, which is what makes the performance so memorable to me. I love how much emotion she puts into the character, and there are so many little expressions and moments in her performance that make Pearl feel like a real person instead of just a horror character. I could honestly watch the movie over and over and notice something different every time. I also love the way Pearl looks. It has this really bright, colorful, almost old-fashioned feeling, but underneath all of that is something incredibly dark and disturbing, which makes the whole movie feel even more unique. I also really like Maxine because she’s so different from Pearl while still having some similarities. Maxine is determined to make something of herself and refuses to let anyone else decide what her life is going to be. Her line, “I will not accept a life I do not deserve,” really stuck with me because I relate to wanting to build a life that actually feels like your own. I think that’s one of the reasons I connect with Mia’s characters so much. They’re not perfect, and they can be messy, complicated, selfish, ambitious, or downright terrifying, but they have real emotions and motivations behind everything they do. I like characters who aren’t simply good or bad, and Mia is really good at bringing that kind of complexity to them. I love watching Mia act because she’s so good at making small expressions and little moments feel important. She can make a character seem completely different just through the way she talks, looks at someone, moves, or carries herself. I especially love how committed she gets to her roles. Her performances in Pearl and MaXXXine are so different, and I think she deserves a lot more recognition for how much she puts into them. She has such a distinct screen presence, and I really admire that she takes on unusual, challenging, and sometimes uncomfortable roles. She can make you feel sympathy for a character one second and completely horrify you the next, which I think takes a lot of talent. I also love X because of how different it feels from Pearl even though they’re connected. Seeing Mia play both Maxine and Pearl in the same movie is such a cool part of it, especially because they feel like completely different people. Then Pearl gives you the background and lets you understand where that character came from, while MaXXXine takes Maxine in a completely different direction. I really like that the trilogy isn’t just horror for the sake of horror. It has a lot to say about ambition, fame, aging, identity, loneliness, wanting to be remembered, and wanting to escape the life you were given. That’s probably what makes the movies so interesting to me. They’re entertaining as horror movies, but there’s also so much underneath them that you can actually think about afterward. Outside of the characters, I really admire Mia herself as an actress. I like seeing her interviews and getting to see the difference between her and the darker characters she plays. It’s interesting to see someone who can play characters like Pearl and Maxine so intensely and then just be herself outside of the movies. I also really like her style and the way she carries herself. She has such a unique presence, and I think that’s part of what makes her so memorable. She seems to take acting seriously and really commit to the roles she chooses, and I admire that a lot. I’d love to see her get even more opportunities to take on interesting roles because I genuinely think she has so much more to show people. And yes, I’ll admit it: Mia Goth is definitely my celebrity crush.  I think she’s gorgeous, but I also genuinely love her acting and the characters she brings to life. There’s just something about her that I really like, and I think the roles she chooses are so interesting. So obviously there is a little celebrity-crush aspect to my Mia Goth appreciation, but mostly I just really admire her as an actress and love watching her movies. If I ever got the chance to meet her, I would probably be so nervous that I’d have absolutely no idea what to say, lol. But I’d genuinely love to meet her--not just because she’s famous, but because I’d want to tell her how much I appreciate her work and how much I’ve enjoyed watching her characters. It would be really cool to meet someone whose work has actually meant something to me and get the chance to tell them that. So yes, if you ever ask me about Mia Goth, there is a very high chance you’re about to hear me talk for a while. I love her movies, I love her performances, I love the characters she plays, and I love how much personality and emotion she brings to every role. She’s one of those actresses whose movies actually make me want to think about the characters afterward instead of just watching the movie and forgetting about it five minutes later. I really relate to some of the characters she’s played, and I think that’s a big part of why her work has stuck with me. And honestly, I just think Mia Goth deserves way more recognition than she gets.

I’m a pretty laid-back player these days, but I wasn’t always that way. Back in the day, I was very much into the competitive side of Howrse -- rosettes, Grand Prix, super high GP, breeding, and all that fun stuff. I bred quite a few Thoroughbreds and spent time around some of the more competitive/top teams. I’ve also been around through a lot of Howrse’s major updates and changes, so I’ve seen the game in quite a few different eras. These days, though? I’m chilling. I’m not part of any teams, and I don’t have plans to join one anytime soon. I also don’t have any horses for sale. The horses I still have are either unsellable or near and dear to me, so they’re staying with me. I don’t participate in black market trading, either. That’s never really been my thing. I’m also here for roleplaying, which is probably one of the bigger reasons I still enjoy coming back. Could I become competitive again someday? Maybe. I’m not completely ruling it out. I used to enjoy that side of the game quite a bit, after all. But competitive play is very much tied to a money-based system these days, and I have a real life to worry about -- not a pixel horse team. If I ever decide to jump back into the competitive scene, it’ll probably be quite a while from now. For the time being, I’m mostly here for the nostalgia. I’ve had this account for far too long to simply delete it, and apparently I cannot bring myself to let go of all the memories attached to it. So I log in a few times a week, maintain my seniority, poke around, and fulfill graphic design orders as needed. I’m also always willing to help with events and daily objectives. I’ve been playing long enough to have the experience to help people figure things out or reach whatever goals they’ve set for themselves. If I can help, I will. Rankings aren’t something I care about anymore. I’ve had my competitive era. I’ve chased rosettes, Grand Prix, high GP, and the whole nine yards. I don’t need to prove anything to a leaderboard these days. My EC is shut down, and will most likely remain closed. My forum is currently shut down and closed to general use, with one exception: the graphics section. I’ve left the forum open specifically so that anyone interested in ordering an avatar or layout can find all of the information they need, including available options, ordering details, and what I’m able to create. Other than that, the forum and other topics will remain closed. So, essentially: I’m still here, just differently. These days it’s nostalgia, graphics, helping people when I can, and occasionally remembering that I used to take pixel horses way too seriously.

Writing and role-playing have always been a pretty big part of why I’m here. My forum is shut down now except for graphics ordering, but I’ve kept it around as something of a memoir to all of the old Warrior Cats role-plays and worlds I’ve built over the years. I have a lot of history with this fandom, and apparently I am physically incapable of letting it go. Yes, I know. I’m old. But I grew up with Warrior Cats, and I still absolutely love the world-building, character development, drama, and storytelling that come with it. Out of all the fandoms out there, Warriors is the one and only fandom I will actively role-play. I simply cannot quit those cats. Now onto actual role-playing! That said, I’m extremely open when it comes to the types of stories I’ll write. I’ll do pretty much any kind of plot, and I love exploring darker or more complicated subject matter. My writing can delve into NSFW themes, including violence, adult situations & content, and other very heavy topics. I’m an 18+ writer, so I prefer my role-play partners to be 18+ as well. Outside of college work, I’m writing. A lot. I’m a very active role-player and prefer partners who are able to keep up with a fairly fast pace. I enjoy writing multiple times a day and writing a lot when I do, so I’m not really looking for a role-play where we exchange a couple of paragraphs once every few days. I love having something to come back to throughout the day and getting genuinely invested in a story. I’m also perfectly happy stepping outside of traditional Warriors role-play. I’ll write other animals, provided the setting and behavior are grounded in realistic survival, biology, or real-world issues involving actual animals. I’m also open to human-and-animal combinations -- horse riding plots, human stories with significant animal elements (like research/conservation RPs, story of girl being raised by wolf kind of thing) and similar concepts are all things I’d enjoy. There are a few things I don’t do, however. I’m not interested in alpha/omega dynamics, cross-species scenarios, vampires, or fantasy creatures in general. If it’s a realistic animal, human, or Warriors-based setting, though, I’m probably interested. For human-based role-plays, romance is a must in some form. I especially enjoy romance mixed with darker themes -- dystopian settings, mafia stories, apocalyptic worlds, survival situations, morally questionable characters, complicated relationships, and generally anything that gives the characters something to suffer through before they inevitably catch feelings. I’m an R-rated writer, and I’m willing to match my partner’s energy. That doesn’t mean there are no boundaries, though. Just tell me what you’re comfortable with and what you aren’t, and we can build the role-play around that. Communication is important, and I’d rather know your limits beforehand so we can make something we both genuinely enjoy. I play all types of characters and don’t discriminate when it comes to character roles. Give me something different and I’ll probably have fun with it. As for where I role-play, I prefer DMs or Discord. If you’re interested, feel free to send me a PM here or add me on Discord at silverstarlettt. You can request me whenever -- just let me know you’re coming from here! I’m always down to brainstorm a plot, build a world, create characters, or jump straight into writing. If you’ve got an idea, bring it to me. Let’s make something fun. Let’s make something fun.

I made both my avatar and my current layout myself! That said, I’m not a professional graphic designer like some of the incredibly talented people you’ll find around here. I don’t use expensive programs, and I don’t charge for my work. I make graphics simply because I enjoy it -- and because I like making people happy. If someone likes something I’ve created enough to use it on their account, that’s honestly all the reward I need. I currently make avatars and layouts, and I’m always willing to try something new. If you have an idea in mind, tell me what you’re envisioning and I’ll do my best to bring it to life. I can make anything from a traditional boxed/image-based layout to something a little fancier, like the scrolling layout you’re looking at right now. I’m still learning and experimenting, so I can’t promise professional-level results, but I can promise that I’ll put genuine effort into whatever I make for you. For more information about ordering, available options, and what you can request, check out my forum: ---> [Click here for my Graphics Forum] <--- Everything you need to know about ordering and the different choices available can be found there!