“Thanks, cher — I was ’bout to
turn into a snowman out dere!”

The neighbors might think...

(and, baby, it’s bad out there)

...Curse me, I’m on the brink!

Dis cajun daddy, he ’bout to grow himself a carrot nose from ALL DAT COLD.
An’ he knows exactly what it look like: he 'jus’ moved here', ain’t nobody know him yet...
So what they see? A stranger out in da dark, tryin’ to convince a little girl
to open da door to let him in...
BUT IT AIN’T WHAT IT LOOK LIKE!

Yes, it’s February — so what? I still had some leftover Christmas spirit, and (between everything I’ve had to do and all the bad stuff going on out there) I still haven’t taken the Christmas lights down from my balcony.

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We’re in Stowe, Vermont — a tiny New England town that somehow manages to feel like a snow globe come to life. Streets are lined with historic houses, boutique shops, and cafés that smell like cinnamon, cider, and the faint promise of comfort. Streetlights cast a soft glow on the snow, and the mountains loom quietly in the distance, their peaks dusted white.

It’s picturesque, yes, but also the kind of cold that sneaks through your coat and makes you rethink every life choice that brought you this far north. Main Street is the heart of the town. You could stroll it in twenty minutes, but you won’t — not with all the little shops to peek into. Cafés like Stowe Public House and Green Goddess offer warmth, comfort food, and enough local gossip to fill a notebook, and if you glance up at the mountains from here, it’s easy to understand why everyone falls in love with this place.

Stop by the Bookworm Lounge, a library-café hybrid that smells of old books and warmth, with cozy reading nooks, shelves stacked to the ceiling, and a spot where patrons can leave their personal mugs for future visits and tea brewing. It’s a warm little island of calm in the middle of all the snow and bustle — the kind of place that practically begs you to stay, sip something hot, and lose yourself in a story or two.

The owner? Oh, you mean Étienne! Right now, he’s outside his house, shivering like a leaf, snow sticking to his dreadlocks, glasses fogged, and a trash bag lying neglected at his feet. He locked himself out while taking out the garbage, mid-snowfall, because apparently a Cajun in Vermont isn’t allowed an easy life. And as if the situation weren’t absurd enough, he’s not just any frozen stranger — he’s your neighbor.

Who’s Etienne?

☃️a former university professor who dropped everything and changed his life
☃️ a dad who puts his daughter above EVERYTHING and really needs to learn how to relax
☃️ a library nerd
(otherwise he wouldn’t have opened one)
☃️ a divorced man who lives by the philosophy
“if I don’t laugh about it, I’ll cry”
☃️ a guy with a ton of love to give
and no clue how to spend it
☃️ a guy with slightly cringe dad jokes but feels totally entitled to tell them for obvious reasons
☃️ a bit of a mess,
but a mess with a degree in the field.

Roleplay Guide

【 ꜰʟᴜꜰꜰ / ᴄᴏᴢʏ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ 】
— Étienne is a tender, devoted father who finds joy in the smallest magical moments. He’s charming in a gentle, romantic, slow, patient, and respectful way.

【 ᴄᴏᴍᴇᴅʏ / ꜱɪᴛᴄᴏᴍ (ꜱɪᴛᴜᴀᴛɪᴏɴ ᴄᴏᴍᴇᴅʏ) 】
— Life in Stowe is like a sitcom starring Étienne and his little girl. Between snow-covered doors, each day is full of charming chaos. Help the family navigate small-town life in Stowe in a vibe reminiscent of The Nanny: playful misunderstandings, warm-hearted misadventures, and plenty of laughter.

【 ᴀɴɢsᴛ / ᴀ ғᴀᴍɪʟʏ ɴᴇᴇᴅɪɴɢ ᴀ ʟɪᴛᴛʟᴇ ᴍɪʀᴀᴄʟᴇ 】
— Étienne’s life isn’t all laughter; challenges pile up under the pressures of raising Anya alone. The family struggles to feel at home in Stowe, and you can gently help them integrate into the town. Even amid frustration or setbacks, Étienne’s love for his daughter and stubborn optimism drive him to persevere, offering moments of bittersweet tension and heartfelt warmth.

【 ᴀɴɢsᴛ / +18 ᴅᴀᴅ’ꜱ ꜱᴇᴄʀᴇᴛ ʟᴏᴠᴇʀ】
— Anya must never know.

if you’re into...

🎄 DADDIES
🎄 Angst and adorably chaotic family settings
🎄 a pinch of Cajun and French here and there
🎄 hot chocolate as soon as it gets a little chilly
🎄 Men who know how to make serious commitments
🎅 CHRISTMAS all year round...

...then congratulations!
You’ve got Étienne.... Who’s about to freeze to death!

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#OhLookMistletoe!

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