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FEAST w. 오가율

king oyster mushrooms. herbed plant butter. angel hair pasta. fresh lemons.

the key components to tonight's meal. it's a relatively easy one to learn, which is why he thought it'd be smart to start their lessons with it. as this is mostly casual and genuinely nothing formal, dowoon doesn't want it to seem like he's taking things too seriously. they're meeting up to have a good time, after all, so that's exactly what it shall be. the joy of cooking is what brought them together in the first place, and if gayul is accurate to how she claims to be, then she'll agree with him that piecing together a delectable meal is one of the best ways to unwind.

he's just glad they finally have a chance to do so together.

"have you ever eaten scallops before?" he asks, genuinely curious. "they're absolutely delicious, perfect for searing. tonight though, we're not using the ones from the sea..." he begins, the gestures to the mise en place before them; everything pre-measured and organized in ramekins, measuring cups, and other utensils. "we'll be using a substitute: king oyster mushrooms."

people need to eat more plant-based meals, which is why he serves many veggie-heavy entrées at his restaurant. his smoked carrot tartare is consistently raved over, as is his vegan rigatoni pasta. even the mightiest of carnivores can't deny that it's simply scrumptious, which he takes a lot of pride in. "the stems on these mushrooms, when sliced into rounds, honestly really look the part. we'll be using those mostly, but you can save the caps for another dish, like a quick stir fry or something."

pleased, he claps his hands together, then reaches over to the hook near the entryway to his kitchen; clutching two aprons. he hands one to gayul, then begins putting his on. "the best part is, it'll be ready pretty quickly, too. for now, let's start with the marinade." grabbing the large mixing bowl from his countertop, he hands it over to her; donning a bewitching, handsome smile.

"if you don't mind, whisk together the hot vegetable broth, white miso, soy sauce, kelp, and olive oil. everything's already pre-measured for you!"

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: / / LOADING … KIM DOWOON / /

19970822, 01:15 AM

TOXIN IMMUNITY (ALL)

PLANT MANIPULATION

BOOK YOUR RESERVATION

: / / LOADING … AUTHOR’S NOTE / /

hello, everyone! my name is ryan (he/him, 28+) and i’m so excited to be here with all of you. 🤍 dowoon is a new take on a muse of mine who i've written many times. i'm excited to see how dx changes him! if you’re interested in plotting, please 🖤 this post and i’ll reach out to you as soon as possible. i have d//scord available by request, so lmk if that’s easier! ngl, it’s easier for me, so… there’s that!

: / / LOADING … BACKGROUND / /

born in seoul, korea to a respected family within district x.

mom is a plant manipulator who uses her powers to make skincare; dad, a polymath, teaches at the academy.

his mother was overly enthusiastic about her son’s ability, his potential for greatness; groomed him to be the perfect hero.

he lived to please his family, but when he could, he’d hide away to garden and cook; his real passions, truest loves.

once he became a hero, he only lasted a few years before stepping down indefinitely; vowing to never return.

wanting to live his life on his own terms, he moved into a studio apartment, fathers many plants, and opened up a restaurant.

“harvest” is his ultimate passion project, and he’s become well-known for his incredible farm-to-table style meals with produce that’s grown, nurtured, and prepared by him himself.

much to her dismay, he has gone full no-contact with his mom.

: / / LOADING … PERSONALITY / /

despite a rather masculine, gruff (and obviously devilishly handsome) exterior, kim dowoon is a nurturer. there's nothing that brings him more pleasure than caring for his loved ones. it's likely why he spent so much of his life working tirelessly to be as perfect as his parents—but predominantly his mom—wanted him to be. he loved the praise, loathed the self-sacrifice. as he was trained and raised to be the quintessential hero archetype, there's a solidity to him; he's sturdy, albeit stoic. he's learned how to maintain a chill head in stressful situations. it's sexy. he makes for a good "rock", a fantastic protector. there's a deep-rooted need in him to be accepted for who he is. he lost all sense of his own individuality as a child and young adult. it wasn't fair that he wasn't allowed to pave his own path. back then, he used to be terrified of disappointing anyone, but now, he's learned to embrace himself and demand respect from those around him. can't get with the program? then get tf out. kim dowoon is a laborer. he works hard. not only at his restaurant or with practical responsibilities, but he treats everything as a job he needs to do well. he puts so much effort into his relationships, platonic and romantic, that if you're someone he loves, he'll go above and beyond for you. he goes all out. emotional labor is still labor to him, and he'll work hard to ensure happiness. his restaurant, harvest, is quite honestly the love of his life. there's nothing he takes more seriously at the moment. he pours so much time and effort into his space, and it shows. farm-to-table eats; all produce is grown organically, ethically, and patrons can see the fruits of his labor not only on their plates, but in the courtyard garden that's smack-dab in the middle. he's so proud. that being said, he's a notorious food snob. he will literally turn his nose up at meals that are not up to his standards, and it's largely because he'd rather put in the time to make himself something delicious, nutritious, and beautiful to behold instead of trusting someone else to do it for him. is he a control freak? kinda, yeah, but it enables him to work even harder. his presence can feel quite overwhelming. he's tall, attractive, powerful, nurturing... it can be a lot to take in, and he's not one to mince words. however, if you manage to work your way through the previously mentioned gruff exterior, you'll be treated to so much warmth that it'll feel like you're embracing the sun. he doesn't just want the best for himself, he doesn't only treat himself like royalty. no, if he loves you, he wants the same for you, and will work hard to provide it for you. he's very loyal. when he falls, he falls hard. he'll become endlessly devoted to the person who captures his heart, but he demands the same type of devotion to be given back to him. he wants to worship, and be worshipped. he will not accept half-baked love from anyone. he knows his worth and what he deserves. he can strive for perfection too much that it makes him seem less real, but his standards for himself, and his quality of life, are just that high. he'll stand up for himself, and he'll hate it if his anger or his needs make you dislike him in the end, but at the end of the day, he's chosen not to sacrifice himself as much as he used to. overall, the major conflict in his life the tension between complete obedience to meeting the self’s desires, and the aching need for social acceptance.

: / / LOADING … PLOTLINES / /

i prefer to brainstorm plots! 💜 talk to you soon!

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CHA EUN WOO for W Korea x Chaumet, October 2023