Crabs & Cocktails
Project Overview
What is “Crabs & Cocktails” about?
Crabs & Cocktails is a love story between a 26 year old man and lifeguard named Makai, and a 42 year old man, beach bartender named Rhett. The story starts with the two men meeting after a drunken hookup and navigating the feelings that come from this. It's a sexy, romantic, summer-y story filled to the brim with: sex jokes and beach puns.Crabs & Cocktails is the second Visual Novel to be released by Meant To Bee Studios, maybe you’ve heard of our debut VN Tattoos and Tulips.When you are logged in, you can comment, add submissions, create projects, upvote, search open roles, and way more. Login here.
Protagonist/Love Interest
Makai is full of life, down to party, drink, and flirt all the livelong day. But, despite his fratboy /hunky lifeguard ways, he’s a genuine guy who doesn’t always think things through.And he hates wearing shirts.
(Preferred but not required: Gay VA, Polynesian or Hawaiian VA)
Role: Main Character/ Love Interest
Sex/Gender Expression: Cis Male
Accent: American Accent/Polynesian Potentially
Personality: Big Hearted, Flirtatious, Dense
Age: 26
Important Note ⬇️
This role has [151] total lines
- english
- male adult
“I like spending time with you Rhett. I just- I really don’t know what that means for me...” (struggling, genuine)
“Need a little something to take off the edge?” (flirty, hunky, a bit cheesy)
“I want to be with you, I swear I do.” (sincere, passionate, and romantic)
Rhett is a social butterfly. As a bartender at ‘Sandy’s Bar & Grill’ he has to be! He’s also finally living as an openly gay man after being closeted in his early adulthood. He’s had a crush on Makai for a couple years and when they sleep together he worries that wearing his heart on his sleeve will do him more harm than good.
Preferred but not required: Prefer Authentic Southern Accent, Gay VA
Role: Main Character/Love Interest
Sex/Gender Expression: Cis Male
Accent: Southern (Texan) Accent (Required, but it doesn’t have to be authentic)
Personality: Charming, Social, and Patient
Age: 42
Voice Claims: Jesse Mcree (Overwatch 2), Billy Ray Cyrus (as himself),
Important Note ⬇️
This role has [150] total lines
- english
- male adult
- texan
“Look at you, slut shamin’. Never thought I’d see the day.” (playful, brotherly, wagging his finger in dissaproval)
“I’m not scared of getting my heart broken, I’m scared of missin’ out.” (Vulnerable, genuine, giving advice)
“It’s funny, we’ve slept together and yet, this is the most nervous I’ve been.” (Shy, nervous, being honest. Lightly flirty)
Makai’s best friend, and second in command for the lifeguards of Cloudville Beach. Lola is Makai’s partner in crime, as well as his anchor.
Preferred but not required: Hispanic VA, Cuban VA
Role: Supporting character
Sex/Gender Expression: Cis Female
Accent: American or Hispanic
Personality: Fiery, Bold, and Big Sisterly
Age: 25
Important Note ⬇️
This role has [72] total lines
- english
- female adult
- hispanic
“You realize you just gatekept dating a human being?” (Upset, confronting a friend, in disbelief)
“Somehow you are thinking too much about this, and not enough.” (Tired, worn down by the conversation, comedic delivery)
“It’s ‘Bachata’, not marching.” (Instructive, bossy, confident)
Rhett’s best friend/coworker, and voice of reason. Sunny is sassy and speaks his mind. Like everyone else, he loves to drink, flirt, and party- especially when he’s the DJ.
Preferred but not required: Black VA, Queer VA
Role: Supporting Character
Sex/Gender Expression: Yes
Accent: American
Personality: Comforting/Nurturing, Youthful, Unruly
Age: 23
Important Note ⬇️
This role has [43] total lines
- english
- male young adult
“Do you really want to be caught up on someone like that? Sounds like a red flag to me.” (Honest, sassy)
“I’m just worried about you. You’re a kind man, a good man. You’re the best.” (Earnest, reassuring)
“I don’t know if 'shindig' is a word for southern people, or old people.” (Deadpan and amused)
Role: Minor Character
Sex Gender Expression: Anyone
Accent: Anything
Personality: Deadpanned, Caring, Hardworking
Age: 21 or older
Important Note ⬇️
This role has [8] total lines
“It’s alright! We’ll miss you, just get to feeling better.” (Encouraging, genuine, helping a friend and coworker, through a tough time.)
“Sir, you can’t cut in line.” (Nonchalant, professional, maybe a little bit of attitude)
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