Florence Traverse

> *" Hello, beloved audience! It is I, the great Florence Traverse! "*
> ―Florence Traverse to the cameras, just before tripping on the docks and breaking his high heels
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**Florence Caspian Traverse** is one of the competitors in Total Drama Island. He is a child actor who moved to Las Angeles to make himself famous without the "assistance" of his overbearing producer parents. He was a member of Team Hollywood before the merge.

After gaining the affection of Viana Medal, he set his sights on Vladimir Mallory, sticking by stars side until the two became friends.

## Biography

### Before the Show

#### Childhood

> *" My whole life, you’ve--you’ve--you’ve treated me like some sort of...of pawn! A tool you can use to get ahead, just like everyone else!...There is no \_\_”we”\_\_--you forfeited that as soon as you--you--As soon as I--I grew up, you tossed me aside...If you had bothered to even look at me once, maybe I’d still be there! "*
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―Florence Traverse to Mr. Traverse during the Phobia Factor Challenge

Florence Caspian Traverse was born on April 16th in New York City. His family life was largely structured by movies and TV shows, as he worked as a child actor. He was hired by his two producer parents as an infant, and starred in show after show.

His education consisted of private tutors, so he had never had any social contact with people his age. He was the center of attention, being a cute kid and having picked up acting as a talent.

However, when he turned 16, he was put in less and less shows. His "cute" nature had disappeared, replaced by teenage years. His parents soon transitioned him out of the New York Acting League, making it difficult for him to pursue the dream he had lived for his entire life.

#### Moving to Las Angeles

Florence left New York City on a bus, heading to Las Angeles to act in Hollywood. He rented a room in an unknown apartment complex ran by "Todd", who is known to have anger issues. He applied to a college in Las Angeles, receiving a partial scholarship to finish high school and an official acting degree. Unfortunately, he didn't have any luck finding jobs in his field, so he began to have money troubles.

He set aside his career to take odd jobs, but it was only enough to barely get by. When he was fired from an unknown recent job, he became desperate for money after threats from his landlord. Upon finding out that Total Drama Island gave out winning money, he applied as soon as he could--even going as far as dressing up for the occasion. He was in need of that prize money so he could finally get out of his rent agreement and set off on his own.

### Total Drama Island

#### Episode 1: Not So Happy Campers

Florence makes his debut in this episode, acting like a little fool the entire time. His introduction comes second--his heel gets caught in the dock and he faceplants. Upon seeing Viana, who they immediately gained a romantic interest in, exclaimed that she was beautiful in a moment of having no thoughts. The two become acquainted, and Florence falls deep in love with her.

Florence also meets Vladimir, annoying star enough to have a conversation. Later on, the two talk again in the cabin. He seems to be using Vlad for information, but it is soon apparent that he just wants to make friends. He shares bluntly about his housing situation to the goth, but it is never mentioned again.

He also meets Ryuji when the green haired boy questions him about his notebook. While their conversation is more tense than the other two, they become aquatinted over their shared love of winning. They both declare themselves champions and rivals.

They meet Austin during that same conversation, when he comes to speak with the two of them. The three of them bond over their love of cards (and learning thereof).

## Trivia

* He brought 4 suitcases to Total Drama Island.