Sally

Credits to Clint\_Oriel on X

	* Aria (Half-Mother-in-Law)
	* Eliza (Half-Sister-in-Law)
	* Jaymes (Half-Sibling-in-Law)

> "The river flows, the stars shine, and life goes on. We must find our place in this beautiful symphony."
>
> -Sally to Damen and Tallulah

**Sally Marlowe Crawford**, also known as Sally Marlowe before being married to **William Crawford**, lives in **Wistarea** with her two kids, **Damen** and **Tallulah**. Sally is a shapeshifter who shifts between a human and a salmon. Sally's parents are unknown but because of her marriage with William, she has a very unique family. Sally works as an accountant in Wistarea. She is commonly seen with her two children. She is 34 years old.

Sally's main goal is to care for her children and to make sure she works long enough so that she has enough money on the table for them to eat.

## Appearance

### Human Form:

Sally has long red hair with tiny bits of white. She also has fish ears and gills on her neck.

She commonly wears a white button-up with either a black skirt or black pants.

### Salmon Form:

Sally looks like any normal sockeye salmon would, nothing really different.

## Personality

Sally was a huge introvert before she met William and **Eliza**, but after meeting the two of them, they both basically changed her to become more open and sociable. She is very artsy and loves music. Sally is very adaptable and empathic towards nature, believing that if you treat nature kindly, nature will, in turn, treat you kindly. She pays close attention to details and ensures that everything is meticulously organized and balanced.

## History

Sally's birth and childhood are a huge mystery as she was a salmon during those times but it is assumed she was born in the waters of Wistarea, since she is classified as a citizen there. Sally's life took an extraordinary turn during her teenage years when she was originally a salmon. She was swimming in the river one day when a mysterious transformation occurred, and she found herself transformed into a human, her body adapting seamlessly to life on land. At first, it was a source of confusion and fear, but Sally's nautral curiosity led her to embrace her newfound human form.

After completing her education in Wistarea, Sally pursued a career as an accountant. One fateful night at a local tavern, Sally crossed paths with William and Eliza. Instantly, a connection sparked between William and Sally, and they fell in love at first sight. Their chemistry was undeniable, and they danced the night away, as if tomorrow was just a distant dream. Sally and Eliza had a great connection as well but not as strong as hers and William's.

Under the influence of William and Eliza, Sally began to attend local art classes and watched William play in the local tavern, which made her discover her love for painting and music. She also became more outgoing and open, shedding her introverted tendencies. The three of them formed a close friendship, and eventually, Sally and William's love blossomed into marriage. On their wedding day, Eliza was Sally's Maid of Honor. Since Sally's wedding, both her and William realized that she never had a middle name so in honor of her last name, they put it in as her middle name, hence Sally Marlowe Soot.

Months later, Sally gave birth to their first child, Damen, on October 10th. On that same night, Eliza ran away, leaving William filled with a tumultuous mix of emotions. Sally noticed his inner turmoil and became worried for his well-being. Four years after Eliza's disappearance, William had had enough of Wistarea's lack of freedom. One day, he left everything he had loved in Wistarea, including Sally and Damen, with a note to Sally, assuring her that he would be okay and that he would return for them when he was ready. Unknown to William, Sally was pregnant with their second child a few days later and was going to tell ghim that day. Sally gave birth to their second child, Tallulah, on April 15th.

## Relationships

 **Eliza** | Negative
 **Tallulah** | Very Positive
 **William** | Negative

## Trivia

* Sally is crossed eyed whenever she becomes a salmon.
* Sally's favorite color is brown.
* Before William left, they used to go on nautre walks. Nowadays, she takes the kids on nature walks and teaches them about the plants and anything that comes up in their walks.
* In addition to her love for painting and music, Sally has a surprising talent for sculpting!
* Sally has a peculiar passion for collecting antique teapots.
* Sally has an impressive collection of houseplants, each lovingly cared for. Her home is like a lush jungle of greenery, providing a serene atmosphere.
* Sally enjoys stargazing on clear nights. She can identify various constellations and often shares her knowledge with her children, Damen and Tallulah, as they lie on blankets under the night sky.
* Sally has an interest in weather patterns and enjoys keeping a weather journal. She takes pride in her ability to predict local weather changes based on observations of the sky and natural signs.
* Sally volunteers her time to maintain a community garden in Wistarea. She takes on the responsibility of tending to the garden's flowers and plants, ensuring they thrive.
* According to Damen and Tallulah, Sally is very good at making perfectly fluffy pancakes.

## Quotes

* "William, even in your absence, you're the melody that fills my heart. I'll keep the light burning for you, William. Our family is here, waiting."
* "Our shared memories are like pages from an unwritten book, Eliza. I hope we can turn them into something beautiful." *-Sally to Eliza, days before she left.*
* "Nature speaks in whispers; you just have to learn to listen." *-Sally to Damen on one of their nature walks.*
* "Life is a canvas, and each day is a brushstroke. Paint it with kindness and love." *-Sally to Tallulah while they painted.*
* "In every drop of rain, in every rustling leaf, there's a story waiting to be heard."