maneotaeyong

[maneotaeyong]

Solitude: Name 3 things your muse couldn’t live without.

Also asked by @maneojiyong.

If he had to list three things, it'd probably be:

Water. He'd dry out without water and he doesn't care to learn what a dried out mermaid feels and looks like.

Jeongin, his cat. Even if Jeongin loved wandering out of the apartment and giving him a heart attack each time, Tae still couldn't live without the chubby little dude.

His hyungs. Speed dial cuddle pile. They ground him and love him and he loves them back in return. He doesn't think he'd make it this far without them.

[maneotaeyong]

What if Venor didn't exist?

If Venor didn't exist?

He tries to imagine it, if he hadn't been handed that business card years ago. If he hadn't had a number to call. No Yeonjun hyung or training or espionage. No Zeus. Just Taeyong. He tried to imagine holding the bat, still wet with blood, no one to ask for help. No one to come and take it all away and make it all disappear.

"I'd probably be in jail. No, I'd definitely be in jail for what I did. I'd deserve it, though. I still deserve it, but it's too late now, isn't it?"

[maneotaeyong]

death, clowns

Death: Name one thing your muse has lost that they wish they could get back.

There were a lot of things Tae wished he could get back, most of them impossible. If he had to choose one thing, it'd be his ignorance. He wished he didn't know how it felt to have the water betray him, pulling him down into dark depths and choking him until he cried and gasped for air when there was none to be found. He wished he didn't know what he was capable of. He wished he didn't know what a bloody body looked like, beaten beyond recognition. He'd gladly trade anything for that ignorance again, to just be able to live a normal life.

Clowns: Does your muse prefer comedy? Or horror?

Comedy! Real life is a horror movie already, and Taeyong loved to laugh. He laughs really easily and thinks corny jokes are hilarious. The old men at the market love him because he always laughs at their dumb dad jokes. It really boosts the ego.

[maneotaeyong]

Fear-Themed Headcanon Questions

Send one (or a few) to my muse and they’ll answer: 

Spiders: Does your muse squish bugs or put them outside? The Dark: Did your muse sleep with a nightlight as a child? Snakes: Would your muse ever keep an unusual/exotic pet? Blood: What’s the worst injury your muse has ever had? Clowns: Does your muse prefer comedy? Or horror? Mirrors: What is your muse’s least favorite thing about their appearance? Tight Space: Does your muse ever feel that they’re not living up to their own potential? Closet Monsters: Does your muse hide any aspects of their personality/life from others? Crowds: What does your muse think of big cities? Death: Name one thing your muse has lost that they wish they could get back. Ghosts: Has your muse ever seen something they couldn’t explain? Needles: Does your muse have a strong stomach? Curses: Does your muse believe in good/bad luck? How about karma? Heights: Is your muse a risk-taker? Solitude: Name 3 things your muse couldn’t live without. Fire: Would your muse rather be very cold, or very hot? Failure: Has your muse ever given up on an important dream? Abandonment: How would your muse win back someone who left them? The Unknown: Is your muse a philosophical person? Boogeyman: What position does your muse sleep in? Falling: What does your muse think about falling in love or commitment?  Change: What was a turning point in your muse’s life? Disease: What does your muse do on a sick day? Number 13: Does your muse believe any superstitions?  Noise: Name one sound your muse finds absolutely unbearable. Insects: Name something your muse finds gross or annoying.  Dolls: Has your muse ever collected something? Getting Old: Would your muse rather live 50 years loved, or 200 years alone? Social Phobia: Does your muse consider themselves an outgoing person?

[maneotaeyong]

Send me ‘What If’ scenarios for my muse to answer.

[maneotaeyong]

𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐓 / 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐓   ♡   𝐒𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒

    change any gendered language to your needs.  ♡

“   you  don’t  have  to  hide  your  tears  from  me .   ” “   you’re  doing  great ,   okay ??   i mean it .   ” “   you  are  so  strong .   ” “   please  don’t  ever  give  up .   ” “   i  will  always  believe  in  you .   ” “   why  do  you  always  think  you  have  to  do  everything  on  your  own ??   ” “   it’s  okay ,   i’m  here .   i’ll  always  be  here .   ” “   you’ve  always  been  strong  for  me .   let  me  return  the  favor .   ” “   just  listen  to  my  heartbeat ,   okay ??   ” “   come  on ,   take  a  deep  breath .   it’s  gonna  be  alright .   ” “   please ,   just  hold  me .   ” “   you  always  meant  the  world  to  me .   i’m  sorry  i  let  you  forget  that .   ” “   i  never  stopped  loving  you .   ” “   you’ll  feel  better  if  you  talk  about  it .   i’m  here  to  listen .   ” “   you’re  so  much  more  than  the  mistakes  you’ve  made .�� ” “   i  forgive  you .   ” “   you  are  so  fucking  powerful .   ” “   i’m  not  leaving  you  here .   ” “   i  trust  you  more  than  anyone  else  in  this  universe .   ” “   it’s  okay  to  be  confused .   nobody  has  all  the  answers .   ” “   i’m  so ,   so  sorry .   you  didn’t  deserve  that .   ” “   healing  is  not  linear ,   but  it’s  always  moving  forward .   ” “   you  can  admit  that  you’re  hurting .   it’s  okay  to  not  be  okay .   ” “   hold  my  hand ??   ” “   you  are  my  home .   ” “   no  matter  what  anyone  else  says ,   you  are  so  important  to  me .   ” “   don’t  worry .   i’ll  protect  you .   ” “   shh ,   it  was  just  a  nightmare .   you’re  safe .   ” “   don’t  talk  about  yourself  like  that .   ” “   just  say  the  word .   you  know  i’d  do  anything  for  you .   ” “   you  are  loved .   ” “   i  just  need  a  hug .   ” “   i’ll  destroy  anything  that  so  much  as  thinks  of  harming  you .   ” “   don’t  ever  let  anyone  make  you  feel  ashamed  of  who  you  are .   ” “   you’re  not  alone .   you’re  stuck  with  me  forever .   sorry .   ” “   well ,   hello  sleeping  beauty .   you  fell  asleep  on  me .   ” “   if  you  don’t  take  your  butt  back  to  bed ,   i  will  carry  you  there  myself .   ” “   i’m  sorry  to  wake  you  up ,   but  i  really  need  someone  to  talk  to .   ” “   i  hate  seeing  you  like  this   …   please ,  let  me  help .   ” “   you  are   &   always  will  be  precious  to  me .   ” “   i  can’t  believe  that  asshole  said  that  to  you .   it’s  not  true ,   you  know .    ” “   you  want  me  to  punch  him  in  the  face  ??   ” “   you  deserve  every  good  thing  in  the  world .   ” “   you  know  i  always  have  your  back .   ” “   you  don’t  have  to  worry  about  anything ,   as  long  as  i’m  around .   ” “   stop  apologizing ,   okay ??   i’ve  already  told  you  i’ve  forgiven  you  a  hundred  times now .   ” “   don’t  beat  yourself  up  over  this .   be  kind  to  yourself ,   it’s  not  your  fault .   ”

[maneotaeyong]

(200813) INCEPTION : SEONGHWA

[maneotaeyong]

maneo-yeonjun​:

If there was one thing about himself that Yeonjun was proud of it’s being deemed reliable and mature by his peers. Ever since he was in elementary school, he had always been the independent one. He was the last kid leaving the school grounds since he begged the school administrators to work part time as an office assistant. The extra cash he earned from cleaning and running errands for the teachers went to school projects and other academic materials. That way, Yeonjun assured that he wouldn’t be an extra baggage on his mother who was working four jobs in order to pay for their daily expenses.

As he grew up, Yeonjun worked as many jobs as he could to earn money and help pay the debts they accumulated throughout the years. Luckily, one of the jobs he once took on was at a local animal shelter. With the missing Jeongin, the arachne might need to pull out as many tricks as he could. 

Yeonjun hugged the mermaid tightly, his fingers rubbing soothing circles on his back. “It’s okay, Taetae. We’ll find him I’m sure,” Yeonjun assured the younger man as he led Taeyong to sit on the couch so they could both retrace the events of the morning. His eyes scanned around the premises for any clues as to where the cat could be.

“Has this happened before, Tae?” the arachne queried, finally standing up and looking around for how the precious cat has gotten out. “Also what were you doing before you found out Jeong was missing?” No open windows meant that he couldn’t have exited through the windows. The only way out would be through the doors. “A cat bumping his head on you is usually a sign of affection, Tae. By all means, I think Jeongin is attached to you. I’m sure he misses you now too.”

tae wasn’t used to friends like yeonjun. when he was younger, he could count on his older sister to be the reliable, responsible force in his life. she always picked him up after school, taking care of any cuts and bruises, always a firm shoulder to rest his head on. his friends were usually as immature as he was. sometimes, they would even make tae look more mature. but after leaving his old life behind and joining venor, things shifted and changed. although there was a hidden air of ridiculousness and fun to be found in his colleagues, it was a more serious environment than high school ever was.

and with the seriousness came yeonjun. but his friend reminded him of his sister, strong and firm and responsible. tae knew he acted like a kid a lot, especially out of venor headquarters, but he never felt ridiculous for it with yeonjun by his side. especially now, as he felt particularly bereft and irresponsible because of jeongin’s impromptu disappearance.

tae let yeonjun lead him to the couch, frown pressing his lips into a thin line. even yeonjun’s assurances couldn’t dislodge the weight on tae’s shoulders. he had lost his cat, somehow, without realizing it for who knows how long.

“just once or twice, but i usually found him pretty quickly afterward. he just likes wandering around the apartment complex sometimes and my neighbors call me if he gets into their place. but none of them have seen him and i don’t know how long he’s been gone.” his hands tightened in his lap. “i was going to feed him but he didn’t come and then i looked around and he wasn’t anywhere.”

[maneotaeyong]

@maneopollux

kim taeyong was no stranger to crushes (it seemed he fell in love as easily as breathing, like being far too in love with someone else was his natural state of being). ever since realizing the budding feelings he felt for pollux, his boss, it became normal to feel a flush rise to his cheeks every time he saw the older man in the halls of venor’s headquarters. the bursting, all encompassing feelings only grew when dae hyung brought pollux into their cuddling sessions. he held in confidence his feelings, only known to yeonjun. but yeonjun knew everything, could tell something was off with just a glance at tae’s pink cheeks and sparkling eyes.

he had felt guilty about his feelings and the pleased way his heart beat when he hugged pollux. the older man had a boyfriend, a sweet cute boyfriend he was obviously in love with. he felt even guiltier now, when pollux’s relationship had ended and taeyong’s comforting hugs were laced with an edge of his own feelings. still.

he was a little selfish.

he turned his head to look at pollux, the two of them lying back on taeyong’s bed with his laptop in front of them. a show tae would otherwise find himself entertained by seemed to dull out to meaningless noise as he took in pollux’s features. “are you feeling better, hyung?”

[maneotaeyong]

maneo-yeonjun​:

search party;

@maneotaeyong​

“Tobi, please calm down and cooperate with me,” Yeonjun pleaded as he looked at the golden retriever puppy that was furiously pulling him towards the direction of the Han river. 

It was one of those rare days where the sun was out, skies were clear, and a slight breeze from the river was quite refreshing. It was also Yeonjun’s day off. He didn’t need to report to the HQ nor did he have a shift at the flower shop. Thus, he took his overexcited puppy out for a walk. The arachne let himself be pulled by the golden retriever to the direction that he wanted, sniffing at the grass and barking at the birds that were nearby. 

Yeonjun could only smile and shake his head. Sometimes he wondered why he adopted Tobi out of all the dogs in the shelter. Looking back on it, it was a very random decision. One he clearly didn’t think through. After all, he was living alone in a dilapidated studio apartment. He works several jobs just to pay off the debts of his mother. He clearly didn’t have the means to care for the puppy. Then Tobi met the cuddle pile. It was that moment when Taeyong was playing with golden retriever, that Yeonjun realized why he felt the sudden need to adopt Tobi.

Tobi reminded him of Taeyong.

“Tobi, stop scaring the birds,” Yeonjun laughed. 

As he watched Tobi play some more, his phone suddenly chimed. Still holding on to Tobi’s leash, Yeonjun took his phone out to read the text. 

[Yongie Bear: hyung, i need help. jeongin is missing.]

“Oh no,” was all the arachne muttered before picking his puppy up and running back to his apartment. “Sorry for cutting our trip short Tobi but Yongie needs help.” Yeonjun greeted the old couple that ran the tteokbokki stand underneath his apartment. They usually dogsit for him while he was at work and were happy to take care of Tobi for him. Leaving Tobi’s snacks, food, and toys to them, he quickly ran off again.

Yeonjun biked as fast as he could towards Taeyong’s place. He knew how much the cat meant to the mermaid and he was sure that his dongsaeng was probably filled with worry over his missing cat. Yeonjun hated seeing the people closes to this heart, sad or suffering. He was determined to find Taeyong’s cat even if it takes the whole day. “Taeyongie!” Yeonjun greeted, wrapping the younger man in a hug. “Where did you last see Jeongin?” Still holding Tae in his arms, he moved them to sit first. “Don’t worry. I promise that we will find him, okay?”

for all his faults, taeyong thought he made a decently responsible adult. he paid rent, showed up to work on time, and ate three square meals a day. in his opinion, those were all the hallmarks of a responsible adult. however, despite his responsible adulting and his unconditional love for the chubby cat he found by a dumpster last year, jeongin the cat loved the wander off. taeyong had no idea how the cat consistently left his apartment or where he went on his misadventures. 

he wish he were part cat rather than part fish. at least then, when he held jeongin up and stared into his dark eyes, he could probably understand the grumpy meow he always got in response to asking why he kept running away. 

he was lucky to live on the first floor, if only because of the gargantuan size of the bathtub he brought to be able to spread his finds in. he didn’t want to imagine jeongin jumping from a fifth floor apartment. cats always landed on their feet but that was dangerous! while he knew his adorable cat was more intelligent than most people gave cats credit for, taeyong still couldn’t help the unsettled worry he felt whenever he realized he couldn’t find jeongin in the apartment.

the cat was in the apartment when he got up this morning. he remembered giving jeongin a good morning kiss and cuddle before making breakfast. however, he couldn’t remember the last time he saw him since then, or the last place he saw him. he hoped to find the cat in a nest of clothes in his closet, or hidden underneath his bed. neither of his neighbors had seen the cat either, so tae turned to the only person he could think of.

yeonjun hyung.

yeonjun was the most responsible of taeyong’s friends, and never failed to help the young mermaid out of a bind since he joined venor and managed to work his way into the arachne’s good graces. he waited for the arachne to respond to his text, frantically searching through his apartment once more in hopes of finding the cat.

no luck.

when the arachne finally arrived, tae hugged him tightly, burying his face in his shoulder. even with the worry of losing jeongin, yeonjun’s presence managed to calm taeyong down. it grounded him, made his anxious nerves settle just a little bit. “i-i don’t remember.” he frowned, trying to piece together his morning. “i think in the kitchen? i was making some food and he kept bumping into my legs.” what if jeongin was hungry? he knew many people fed stray cats they found on the streets, but jeongin was a picky eater! what if he was hungry because no one had the food he liked. “hyung, i don’t know how he got out.”

[maneotaeyong]

🍸∞

🍸: Does your muse like to consume alcohol? What’s their favourite kind?

tae isn’t particularly inclined to drink alcohol, but he does like those neon colored specials that cost way too much that he convinces cute people at bars to buy for him. 

∞: Is there something about your muse that has been constant throughout their life?

his depression. jk. but seriously. 

[maneotaeyong]

👀 Above all else, what or whom do you treasure the most?

“right now? definitely the speed dial cuddle pile. they’re the ones who ground me and keep me sane these days.”

[maneotaeyong]

HEADCANON QUESTIONS:

✿: What is your muses favourite scent?

☼: What is your muses favourite kind of weather?

☤: Is your muse allergic to anything?

♫: Does your muse like music? What kind?

✉: What is something your muse would write about?

✈: How far has your muse travelled away from their home?

💕: Does your muse have any crushes?

★: What is your muse’s zodiac?

✞: Does your muse have an religious beliefs? What are they?

∞: Is there something about your muse that has been constant throughout their life?

✘: What are your muses pet peeves?

💲: What is your muse like with their money? What’s their financial situation?

⚽: What’s your muse’s favourite sport?

✔: What is your muse’s sexuality?

✋: Is your muse left or right handed?

👓: Does your muse need reading aids? Contacts or glasses?

🎒: What does your muse normally keep in their bag?

🚑: Does your muse have any disabilities/impairments?

👕: What is your muse’s fashion sense like?

🎲: Does your muse like to gamble?

🍕: What’s your muses favourite food?

🍸: Does your muse like to consume alcohol? What’s their favourite kind?

💉: Does your muse have a substance addiction? To what?

[maneotaeyong]

Send my muse “👀 + a question” and they’ll have to answer with 100% honesty.

No deleting questions, either!

[maneotaeyong]

📺 + 😇 + 🔮 ! ♡

📺 - What would your character’s favorite TV show be?  What’s their favorite genre?

tae mostly watched anime in his free time, with haikyuu most recently taking over his life. in the non-cartoon realm, he likes sitcoms, coming of age stories, and anything national geographic.

😇 - What was your character’s last good deed?

his last good deed? he can’t quite remember. what really qualified as a good deed. the other day, he sent a present home for his sister’s birthday, but that should be expected out of siblings. did that count as a good deed?

🔮 - Your character is having their future told by someone pretty shady. Do they call the fortune teller out or just roll with it?

tae isn’t really superstitious. although he doesn’t quite get the fortune being told to him, he doesn’t really know enough to realize if he’s being mislead. 

[maneotaeyong]

🐢🐙 🚼😨 🎱

🐢 - What type of animal would they keep for a pet?

tae already has jeongin the cat, and he wasn’t sure how open jeongin would be to another pet being introduced into the household. maybe a fish, to keep him company, since he can’t keep visiting hyo’s fish whenever he wants company under water.

🐙 - They are crossing the ocean. What are the circumstances and how did they get there?

crossing the ocean? hopefully he’s on a boat. swimming across the ocean didn’t sound like much fun. in his ideal dream, he’s crossing the ocean for vacation, but it’s more likely he’s being sent on a mission. 

🚼 - Does your character have or want kids?

yes. eventually. he wants kids eventually. he wants a family, eventually. but as he’s currently in organized crime and doesn’t have a single romance to his name, starting one doesn’t seem to be in the cards. 

😨 - Your character just broke wind in public. Do they try to hide it or own up to it?

tae just keeps walking. the best thing to do, in his opinion, is to just ignore anything happened. 

🎱 - Your character and a talking raccoon walk into a bar…

like rocket? from marvel? tae’s never been able to talk to a raccoon before, but if the raccoon can talk to other animals, can he come home with him and tell jeongin he loves him?

[maneotaeyong]

📓 + 😁 + 😍 + 🍺

📓 - If your character keeps a journal, what is the most secret thought they keep in it?

tae doesn’t really journal, not the kind where he would include his deepest thoughts and secrets. most of his notebooks include notes and observations from training, so perhaps all those secrets?

😁 - Someone just tripped and fell in front of your character.  Do they laugh or help the person up?

he helps them back up. it’d be mean to laugh, and tae has never been the type to revel in that kind of humiliation. 

😍 - Your character’s lust object just passed right by them. How awkward do they get as they try to make conversation?

a lust object. spicy. tae isn’t so much awkward as he is straightforward. if he’s into you, it’s pretty clear. he’ll tell you himself.

🍺 - Cheers! What is your character’s favorite alcoholic beverage?  What was the last thing they got smashed off of?

anything that masks the taste of alcohol. he isn’t one to get drunk, but he likes mixed drinks with more juice and fruit than anything else.