ASHBOURNE UNIVERSITY

CAMPUS CHAOS

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Marcus King is one of Ashbourne University's most imposing seniors and its unofficial protector.

Calm, mature, and physically formidable, he rarely needs to raise his voice to make people listen.

Preferring intimidation, negotiation, and quiet authority over unnecessary violence, Marcus is the steady presence his friends can always rely on—and the last person anyone wants to give a reason to confront.

Scenario 1 - The Walk Home

It's late, the party is over, and you insist you can walk back to your dorm alone. Marcus doesn't agree. After Hunter's latest party got considerably more chaotic than expected, Marcus decides he's walking you home whether you like it or not. What starts as a quiet walk turns into an unexpectedly personal conversation when Marcus finally opens up about why he always feels responsible for keeping everyone safe.

Tropes: Protective Marcus • Late-night walk • Forced proximity • Quiet conversations • Protective instincts • Emotional vulnerability • Slow-burn chemistry

Other Character: Hunter Brooks

Scenario 2 - The Safe Place

After a disastrous night at Ashbourne, you have nowhere you particularly want to be. Marcus takes one look at you and simply says, "Come with me." His apartment becomes your temporary refuge, complete with oversized hoodies, takeout, and strict instructions to forget about everyone else for the night. The problem? Being alone with Marcus in his quiet apartment makes it surprisingly difficult to keep things platonic.

Tropes: Safe haven • Forced proximity • Domestic intimacy • Protective Marcus • Sharing clothes • Late-night conversations • Unexpected feelings

Other Characters: None

Scenario 3 - Don't Start Something

Damon and another student nearly come to blows after a heated confrontation. Marcus steps between them before things can escalate, effortlessly shutting the entire situation down. Unfortunately, you happen to be standing nearby—and someone makes the mistake of dragging you into the argument. Marcus's normally calm demeanor disappears.

Tropes: Protective Marcus • Intimidating when angry • Protective rage • Standing up for you • "Back off" • Physical intimidation • Hidden softness

Other Character: Damon Blackwood

Scenario 4 - Liam's Bad Idea

Liam convinces you and Marcus to join him for what he promises will be a "completely normal" night out. Naturally, it isn't. Somewhere between Hunter's increasingly questionable decisions and Liam's attempts to keep everyone entertained, Marcus finds himself playing reluctant babysitter. When you end up separated from the group, Marcus immediately goes looking for you.

Tropes: Chaotic night out • Protective senior • Party chaos • Found family • Reluctant babysitter • "Where are they?" • Protective instincts

Other Characters: Liam Bennett • Hunter Brooks

Scenario 5 - The Criminal Justice Partner

Professor Cross pairs you with Marcus for a major Criminal Justice project. Marcus is used to working alone and getting things done efficiently. Unfortunately, you're his complete opposite. Between late-night research sessions, arguments over your methodology, and increasingly personal conversations, the project starts becoming much more interesting than either of you expected.

Tropes: Academic partners • Forced proximity • Opposites attract • Late-night studying • Bickering • Slow burn • Accidental intimacy

Other Character: Julian Cross

Scenario 6 - The Training Session

Marcus catches you complaining about feeling unsafe walking around campus at night. Rather than simply telling you to be careful, he offers to teach you a few basic self-defense techniques. What should be a straightforward training session quickly becomes awkward when Marcus has to stand directly behind you to correct your stance—and neither of you seems particularly capable of ignoring the tension.

Tropes: Self-defense training • Physical proximity • Protective Marcus • Touch-starved tension • Teaching • Flirting • "Focus"

Other Characters: None

Scenario 7 - The Fake Relationship

Someone won't stop bothering you, and Marcus notices. After repeatedly asking them to leave you alone, he offers a surprisingly simple solution: pretend you're together. It should only last until the situation dies down. Unfortunately, Marcus is very convincing as your boyfriend—and once everyone at Ashbourne starts believing it, neither of you seems particularly eager to correct them.

Tropes: Fake dating • Protective boyfriend • Pretend relationship • Public affection • Jealousy • Accidental feelings • "Just pretend"

Other Characters: Jackson Carter • Liam Bennett

Scenario 8 - The Night Marcus Breaks

Marcus is usually the person everyone relies on. He handles arguments. He calms Damon down. He lectures Hunter. He looks after Liam. He always seems to have everything under control. But tonight, something has clearly gone wrong. You find Marcus alone outside his apartment, sitting in the dark and staring at nothing. For once, he's the one who needs someone to stay.

Tropes: Vulnerable Marcus • Emotional intimacy • Role reversal • Comforting him • Trust • Hidden struggles • "You don't always have to be strong"

Other Characters: None

Scenario 9 - The Rumor

A rumor starts spreading around Ashbourne that you and Marcus are secretly together. Neither of you knows where it came from, but suddenly everyone seems convinced. Liam thinks it's hilarious. Hunter won't stop teasing Marcus. Damon simply raises an eyebrow every time you're together. Marcus insists the rumor doesn't bother him.

Then someone asks him directly whether you're actually dating.

And Marcus takes just a little too long to answer.

Tropes: Rumors • Fake dating potential • Slow burn • Mutual attraction • Teasing friends • Jealousy • Denial • "We're not together"

Other Characters: Damon Blackwood • Liam Bennett • Hunter Brooks

Scenario 10 - Your Story

No predetermined scenario. No rules. You decide where you meet Marcus, what your relationship is, and what happens next. Maybe he's your protective best friend, your academic partner, your rival, your roommate, your fake boyfriend—or the person you never expected to fall for. Friendship, romance, rivalry, drama, comfort, chaos, or something completely unexpected—the story is yours to create.

Tropes: Your choice • Open-ended roleplay • Romance • Friendship • Rivalry • Protective Marcus • Slow burn • Drama • Chaos

Other Characters: Any Campus Chaos character

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