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I'm home , and half dead . Tomorrow , I will get to what I received while I was gone .

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀She walked at his side, slightly behind him, so he could show her to the subway. Each time he spoke, she’d respond to the best of her abilities. “ I left a little early , so we’ve got time if we know where we’re going . Don’t worry . ” She wasn’t confident she could have made it on time without getting lost. Running into Ryuji was a lucky break! “ Ryuji … Nice to meet you ! ” His question didn’t offend her or come off as judgmental at all. He was interested in her enough to ask. “ No . It��s my first time here . I grew up in South Korea and America . ” Her head kept turning, taking in the sights and sounds of the city. An area so full of life would have repelled her until recently. One would have rarely caught her out strolling the streets of Seoul. This had an entirely different vibe, and it looked like a fun place to be. Mental notes were taken to remember to snap photos and video call her friends later so they could enjoy it with her.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀She thought for a moment, then continued. “ I do know there are some pretty great manga shops around here . I was thinking of checking them out later when I got my bearings . ” Chaesun beamed excitedly, thinking of all the places she could visit in Tokyo, including trying out the food. It’d be a shame if she came to another country and didn’t get to enjoy it. With his help, she’d be shown to the subway. From there, it’d be easier to find where the different trains lead.

Pretty quickly he realized how offering to walk her there might come off - maybe as a little too overly friendly at best and downright creepy at worst, hence his quick addition to simply send her the directions instead. He could, at times, get far too ahead of himself but the last thing he wanted was to cause any genuine discomfort or harm so whichever she wanted was perfectly fine by him. “You want me to tag along…?” His eyes widen slightly, almost surprised by her response - before quickly beaming and nodding his head. He was always happy to have some company to chat to and with any luck, he could talk a little bit with this girl on the way there. “Sure, I don’t mind a little walk and talk - it’s about a twenty minute walk from here if we hustle, you didn’t have any time frame that you needed to be at this place, did you?” He didn’t want this girl to be running late or anything - all just because he couldn’t resist the chance to chat. “I mean, not that the subway ride there should be all that long, anyway but still…! Always better to know if we’re on a time crunch,” He admits, nervously tousling his hair.

At her motioning for him to lead the way, he turned and began to do so, walking in the familiar direction of where the underground subway station would be, only a few short minutes away. “Ah, Chaseun? My name’s Ryuji - Ryuji Sakamoto,” She’d introduced herself so it only felt right for him to do likewise. “So, I’m guessing you’re not too familiar with Japan - or with Tokyo, anyway?” He asks, his tone conversational, not meant to be judgmental or patronizing - merely curious.

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀His compliment kept knocking around in her brain. Once he left, she covered her red face. That was sweet; if only she could believe that, herself. She didn’t necessarily think she was unattractive, but thanks to living in seclusion, she wasn’t used to praise like that. When doing her best to be bland and undetectable, she didn't expect him to compare his perspective to everyone else’s. Another way to look at it would be that she was with another guy who was physically fit and wore intimidating attire. She could be a model; no one would dare to gawk after seeing him. Thinking too deeply into this made her cringe. Chaesun could barely recognize herself since the night she met the RFA. She was adaptable, able to mold herself, but she believed she had truly snapped if she was willing to risk being a liability to others in a high-stakes situation like this. That had to be what it meant to be ‘at the end of her rope’.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀When Zen returned with dinner, she was grateful that the heat in her cheeks had dwindled enough for her to accept the chicken. The smell made her salivate; fried chicken was her absolute favorite. It’d serve as the perfect comfort food. As soon as he retrieved the chopsticks, she began to eat. “ This is incredible ! ” She sighed contentedly as she chewed the crispy morsel. “ It’s better than the place near my apartment . I’d be willing to risk breaking your rules more often for this ! ” she joked. A pickled radish crunched between her teeth, adding to the aftertaste of the previous bite. It didn’t matter where it came from. Eating a good meal with good company was the best way to end a chaotic day.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀She laughed, grinning over at him. “ How did I know you were gonna mention beer ? ” Her mind wandered for a moment. If they were to start dating officially, she could enjoy a nice drink with him after work. “ I don’t like beer that much , so I usually have makgeolli with dakgangjeong . But I’d have a beer with you , even if you laugh at the faces I make when I drink it . ” She wanted to enjoy the things he liked with him. Unlike some of his other habits, a drink to unwind now and then wasn’t a bad thing. Having never been on a motorcycle before either, she would go for a ride with him, too. V had voiced his concern about how dangerous it was since the accident, but she had a feeling that Zen would be more cautious with her in the seat behind him.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Continuing to dig in, she knew he had to prepare the tea, so she finished her thoughts quickly. “ Thank you for everything … Hyun . ” It was rude of her to start eating before him. Showing her gratitude properly was all she could do to make up for her body’s urgent need for sustenance. Saying his birth name like that brought a rose tint to her complexion again. Chaesun wouldn’t normally step over lines she wasn’t sure she was allowed to cross, but she wanted him to know that his acts of service this evening meant a great deal to her, that he meant a great deal to her. Calling him something so personal was her way of placing the ball in his court, that she had decided how she felt about him and what to do about it.

Zen couldn't claim that anyone suspecting him was necessarily wrong for thinking so. He knew that he was built (after putting in the time to ensure this was the case), and that his looks did save him from many of these preconceptions. He had done 'bad things' in the past, and he knew he was capable of them, if only for the sake of survival. Couldn't everyone? Luckily, he had his girlfriend by his side to help cover for him.

She was swift to protest his comment, and she was correct about that much. As an actor, one had to find at least some level of skill in improv. Sure, some were better at it than others, but part of the thrill of a live performance was finding ways to cover for the unexpected. Someone else flubbing a line, an extra forgetting one entirely, a malfunction… He had to be quick on his feet. For Chaesun in the moment, this meant a swift reframing. “I was testing you to see if you could stay in character.” An airtight defense, surely. Her counter was to strike a pose as a testament to her 'complete and total ordinariness.'

“I wouldn't think a girl so beautiful could pass as ordinary, but not everyone can see the garden for its flowers,” he remarked in return. She was correct in her statement that she had earned a reward after all of this hard work. As she relaxed and settled into the couch, he finished carrying the few groceries they'd picked up into his small kitchen. There was plenty of space to stock things away, saving back the greatest component -- their dinner for this evening.

Her request, once settled, was to have their food brought to them, something he readily acquiesced to. Their warm dakgangjeong was brought out with chopsticks for two, paired with pickled radish and a bit of salad. “I may not be able to cook for you, but I'll still serve you,” he assured, offering her up the chicken first, and placing the rest beside her on the couch. He did have to make a trip back to the kitchen for chopsticks, but he returned with a pair for both of them. Simple disposable ones, to avoid dishes. As was his habit. Then he had to put on some water for tea, but he didn't want to stop her from digging in if she was hungry.

“This is some of the best local chicken.” It was a shame that the supermarket held such a title, but he couldn't deny the flavor. “It always makes me want chimaek…” He didn't feel tonight was the night to crack open a beer. Not because he didn't want one, but because he wanted to remain alert for her sake. They'd been safe so far, but after the day they'd had, it seemed to him like it would pay to be safe. Now, tomorrow might be a good opportunity for drinking to forget. “Let me know what you think.”

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CALEB : Liz (莉兹) Obviously used less often than 'pip-squeak,' it's simple, it's familiar, overly casual and common. It has a nostalgic feel, and never forget, he started calling her that first. He knows her real name 'Chaesun', but he couldn't protect her when she was Chaesun.

ZAYNE : Beth (贝丝) This one's very rare, but it's used on occasion. It's another very sentimental and casual one. It's a sign of a vulnerable moment when guards are dropped and fear is set aside for a fleeting segment of time. It holds significance in that way.

XAVIER : Ella (艾拉) It's whimsical like her personality. It's pretty and elegant, which kind of contrasts with her klutziness, but reflects her kind and overall gentle heart. Plus, it's unique. NO ONE ELSE would think to shorten her name like that, right?

RAFAYEL : Lizzie (莉齐) It's cutesy and playful. While 'cutie' or 'Miss Bodyguard' are still his go-tos, once in awhile, he'll break it out to catch her off guard. It never fails to make her smile, which is so annoying!

SYLUS : Betty (贝蒂) It's vintage, old-school, and she hates it at first, but it slowly grows on her. It's basically like his backup when she tries to demand he stop calling her 'kitten'.

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The palate of a cat could vary depending on its environment. “ He likes salmon , too . Then again , I feel like he’d eat any meat . ” She was like that as well. While she was picky about vegetables, the same couldn’t be said for meat. She thought it was cute that the random fluffball was similar to her. Curry was the best option if she wouldn’t allow herself to see reflections within other human beings. Their arrangement didn’t come with the same layers and complications. He only required food and a place to rest his head, especially when it rained, and she received the company she craved. Realistically, Chaesun knew she wouldn’t have lasted so long without him and the internet.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Her teeth clamped down on her bottom lip. Trying to predict how her mother would have reacted to the RFA had mixed results. Given the possible perils of the whole debacle, she was probably looking down on her daughter, wondering what she was thinking, trusting a random text, no matter how intensely the loss impacted her. “ I think she’d give you all a lecture because of how things were handled , but she’d see that you’re lovely and that I’m taken care of now . ” If she had her mother, would she have even met any of them? No. If any of her family who cared about her still lingered in her life, there would be no reason to risk everything to make a friend. It was a shame ‘Unknown’ wasn’t the kind of guy she thought he would be.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The tip of her index finger lifted to her mouth for her nail to be nibbled at. Luckily, it only took her a few moments to catch herself and start fidgeting instead. “ It’s not that I wouldn’t want you to … Well , maybe , but I wish it weren’t that way . ” The opposite hand slid across the digits, noting any rough or loose skin she could chew at after Yoosung went home. The conscious urges of this habit were quite annoying, but it was favorable to facing the pit in her stomach. “ My father still lives in America … I think … I don’t know where . He hasn’t spoken to me since I was sixteen . ” Fed up with her neurotic repetitive behavior, she reached out for her boyfriend’s hand and took it firmly. He didn’t ask her to explain, nor was he ready for that step on his end. Having never dated, she wasn’t sure what things he deserved to know as her partner, and what things she could continue burying.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀” He never got along with my mother . They argued a lot . Part of the reason I don’t have a lot of friends is that every time they’d separate , I’d have to move to be with one of them . They were on and off . Finally , my mom decided it wasn’t good for me to keep relocating , so I lived with my dad during my teens , until my mom got sick . ” She squeezed him, maybe a bit too tightly. “ Dad was never home , and when he was , he barely acknowledged me . Instead of acting out , I started to learn to deal with things by myself . When it came time to move back to South Korea to take care of Mom , I waited for him to board the plane after me . I waited , and waited … Then it took off without him , and I never heard from him again . ” She trembled, like she was reliving that day, like she had never left it. “ Your family might make you angry , irritate you , fail to know what you need now that you’re an adult , but they love you … Someday , when I meet them , I’m not going to care if they embarrass you or nag at you while I’m there . I’ll be happy you grew up in a stable home with a caring family . You deserve nothing less than that . And I won’t think less of you . ”

Of course, Yoosung could understand the social isolation that grief brought about. The distance that one ended up feeling from others, who simply didn't understand. Didn't feel the same way. Clearly couldn't have, as they didn't reflect it as openly. Anyone that Chaesun had relied on in that time, whether human or animal, could be considered a valued friend. He had made some friends online in that time playing LOLOL, and while he wouldn't introduce her to them (mostly for the sake of sparing her, though it would be nice if he could convince them that she did in fact exist), he could understand her desire to do so. He was glad to meet someone who had played such a pivotal role in her life, and expressed this as readily as he could.

She offered her assurances that both her and Curry believed in his ability to navigate this relationship, and if this were true, they had more faith in him than he did himself, considering his uncertainty in navigating the uncertain waters of romance. He didn't exactly know what he was doing, but he was feeling his way out with it, finding out how he expressed his love along with her. He both wanted to see what kind of boyfriend he would be, and work hard enough at it to become just the sort that she needed. That she wanted, even. This included noting down in the moment her note about garlic soy chicken being a meal she enjoyed making, and one that curry enjoyed as well. Surely he could try his hand at something like that, right? How hard could it be? It could make for a nice surprise sometime…

“Chicken? That makes sense! I was wondering if it was fish, but maybe he's got more of a land palette…” Then again, what sort of cat wouldn't like fish? He figured it was more likely that the feline was less picky than more.

As he worked to comfort her, he could feel the way she relaxed into his embrace. Yet she was quick to regain some of it with his suggestion that their beloved relatives may be looking down on them. It was something he liked to comfort himself with at times. The idea that while Rika was gone, she would still be watching him eagerly to see where he went and what he did. She'd be proud that he had a girlfriend. He was certain of that. So, too, would Chaesun's mother, it seemed. At least she had managed to fulfill these requests she was given, right? To make friends, join a club, and find someone to settle down with.

He couldn't help but laugh at this as a sort of checklist of her time since she showed up in the chatroom. “She really asked for all of that? I wonder what she would think about us at the RFA…” They were a club of sorts! Stretching the term a bit, sure, but it was close enough. If they were up there chatting, he was sure that Rika would have briefed her about their organization and the charitable goals they had. Who wouldn't be proud to join? Whether for social purposes, or for any other reason? “I'm sure Rika could explain her vision for it better than any of us could.”

There was one relative remaining who he could have met, in theory. Yet just because he was alive, didn't mean he was around for introductions. He frowned at this. “I wouldn't?” He thought he would like meeting any of her relatives he could, but if she had a strong believe that this one was an exception, he was inclined not to doubt her. “I see… I don't have to meet anyone from your family you don't want me to! I don't think we need to rush to meet my parents, either…” The reasons for this seemed a bit less personal, though.

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[ I can't help it! ]

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[ Sometimes he makes me laugh ... ]

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀She was aware of what the mischievous hacker has done and said about cats, especially Elizabeth the 3rd and couldn't stand by it, but she had her own theory.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[ I promise not to follow his example too closely. ]

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀[ I have to wonder if Seven might have cute aggression and doesn't know how to properly cope with it. ]

[I will consider your advice if you consider mine.]

[Chaesun, you shouldn't play along with Luciel's antics.]

[He is a bad influence and a menace to all cats.]

Obviously, the newly appointed RFA Coordinator hasn't been around as long as Jumin has. It is his duty to inform her of the risks that come with hanging out with some of the members.

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"i can fix him" well i can take him as he is. unhinged and dangerous.

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Her smile took on a coy, slyness at his retort. She made up for what she lacked in cautiousness with charm and playful wit. “ Is that even a question ? You should be proud if I’m still alive and in one piece . Or impressed at the very least . ” It nearly sounded like she was fishing for praise after wearing herself down in the blazing summer sun. The audacious woman had some nerve, but perhaps it was gall that endeared her to others. Silken caramel strands grazed his deliberate, bold digits as they momentarily caressed her temple. She and Zayne had a few things in common. Both of them avoided vulnerability when possible, and they both worked too much to be considered healthy. They prioritized others and were trying to be better about those things.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Where they differed was Elizabeth’s tendency to throw caution to the wind, like right now. Her palm rose to his cheek. “ Zayne … ” His name was carried on a breath, holding a spectrum of quiet sentiments. Like a withering flower, the tips of her fingers slid down his face as she wilted. His steady, reliable presence coaxed her toward restfulness. Chaos still turned her mind into a knotted nest where creeping worry burrowed, reminding her with every tug that an inferior, small vessel was temporary. Eventually, this broken, yet beautiful place that raised her would face oblivion because she was an invasive affront to the natural order. If she trained herself nearly to death, would it be enough to restrain the force within, or were her efforts futile?

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Sinking back, she breathed, hoping the wind passing through her larynx would sweep away the terror. Her arm fell to her side. “No one ever──lets me carry it alone.” Especially not her childhood friends. That should be a good thing, but it just twisted her stomach. Being torn between the deep desire for companionship and the need to keep her distance was too familiar now. Did no one care about their position in this? “ And if I can’t find you there ? ” Barely clinging to consciousness, vague glimpses into her turmoil lead the conversation. If she drifts toward him in the unstable realm she was in, the one between slumber and reality, it would be easy to take a wrong turn and end up in a nightmare.

Zayne   didn’t   miss   the   way   her   lips   curved   before   her   words   ever   formed,   his   gaze   lingered   just   a   moment   longer,   quietly   cataloguing   the   subtle   signs   of   fatigue   despite   her   insistence.   She   was   always   like   this.   Stubborn,   driven,   reckless   in   the   way   she   loved   improvement   more   than   preservation.   Still,   hearing   her   admit   to   hydration?   That   actually   earned   a   brief   lift   of   his   brow.

“Water   and   pacing.   Should   I   be   worried   or   proud?”   He   let   it   hang   in   the   air   like   a   tease,   though   his   voice   betrayed   a   thread   of   genuine   approval.   Progress,   no   matter   how   small,   was   something   he   always   noticed   even   when   she   downplayed   it   herself.   As   she   closed   her   eyes   and   rubbed   at   them,   he   stepped   closer,   hand   lifting   instinctively   to   brush   the   back   of   his   fingers   along   her   temple,   a   rare   act   of   quiet   intimacy   from   someone   so   controlled.

“You   forget,   Elizabeth,”   he   said   lowly,   “the   mind   may   be   restless,   but   that   doesn’t   mean   you   have   to   carry   the   weight   of   it   alone.   If   it   keeps   you   up...   let   me   be   the   one   to   keep   you   company   there   too.”   His   hand   lingered   just   a   moment   longer   before   he   pulled   back,   voice   quieter   but   steadier   now,   like   a   grounding   presence.   “Lie   down.   Breathe.   If   your   mind   refuses   to   sleep,   I’ll   wait   in   that   space   between   dreams,   just   until   you   find   your   way   to   me.”

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@braveryhearted sent: Send 🎵 for my muse to sing to yours! ( Jumin )

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Headphones obscured her hearing as she listened to music and responded to various emails from party guests. This was her usual routine, just done at Jumin’s penthouse. They had gotten more comfortable with one another as their relationship progressed. He had let her add a feminine touch to the place, and she was over a lot more often. One of her favorite songs started to play, and her eyes lit up. Without thinking, she began to sing along with the pop song’s lyrics, filling the spacious living room with the melody.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀At first, she sang to the white cat sitting happily beside her on the sofa. Delicate fingers stroked the silken fur as the mixture of Korean and English painted the story of a woman waiting by the phone, wondering if the person she liked loved her in return. Each note held a sense of yearning that most people who had experienced romance could relate to. Chaesun had a talent for vocalizing. She wasn’t a professional like Zen, but it sounded pretty and on key. It had a soft and sweet quality to it that was easy on the ears. When she felt eyes on her back, she slowly turned. Her boyfriend was standing behind her.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀She didn’t know how long he had been there, or the exact moment he got home, because of the volume. Despite being slightly flustered, his presence didn’t stop her. She slowly rose to her feet and approached him, greeting him with a soft kiss on the cheek. Then, she finished the remainder of the final chorus while watching his reaction. She may have been reciting a tune about uncertainty in love, but there was no question in her mind that the person she was serenading had very intense, yet mutual feelings for her.

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@luvsxcks sent: She's gonna find a bouquet of blue hyacinths, pink hydrangeas, and daisies at her doorstep with a simple note: “Happy birthday, Chaesun.” (me when i'm a month late to things but shhh)

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀When she opened her door that morning, the klutzy coordinator nearly stepped on something resting on her doorstep. Its vibrant spectrum of color caught her eye first. Kneeling, both hands surrounded the delicately wrapped stems. The note attached was a birthday wish that gave her a comfortable glow. It was nice whenever someone remembered. Years had passed when no one thought of her on the day she was born. Having the RFA around was weird. So many people had considered her in the last few hours.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Slipping back inside, she closed the door and put some water in a vase, then set the flowers inside. The arrangement looked so beautiful on her table. It was time to determine who sent them. Bringing up a trusty search engine, she began to look through the symbolism of each plant, nodding her head as they fell in line with her suspicion. “ Saeran . ” Chaesun was elated. The younger Choi was a loner, sarcastic, and could be cold, so it meant the world that his gifts were symbolic of positive feelings and fresh starts.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Fishing through her pocket, she grabbed her phone and opened the RFA messenger app. Tapping on her messages, she scrolled until she reached the last conversation with Saeran.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀💬 [ They’re beautiful !  Thanks . ]

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀That was all she wrote before hitting send, knowing she didn’t need to out herself for looking into the gift. It was going to be a good one, this year, for the both of them; she just knew it.

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Currently on the road , heading to my vacation destination ! This blog is running on a queue until the 21st .

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⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀" Earth and the Milky Way galaxy might be trapped in a vast , cosmic void ? Spooky ~ "

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@luvsxcks sent: you  have  such  a  talent  for  pretending  you're  innocent. (from saeran <3 one day he'll not be a bitch prommy)

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀Stirring the pot .

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀This again… She couldn’t help but pout at his statement. It felt like one minute, they were sort of okay, the next, he was challenging her. There were times when she played innocent when joking around, sure, but those words felt different coming from him. Saeran didn’t trust easily, and she’d be thinking too idealistically to imagine that she could just smile at him and he’d immediately let her in. Regardless, she wasn’t going to take slander. She put up a front constantly, but she was hiding trauma, not malevolence. It made sense to her that he saw through her bubbly persona, but he was letting his suspicion fill the gaps in his knowledge with skeletons in her closet.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀She folded her arms over her chest. “ Alright , then . If you know me so well , mind filling me in on my hidden agenda ? ” Her brows furrowed. He was the best at getting under her skin and making her frustrated. She rarely allowed herself to feel that emotion. “ Or are you still trying to figure that out ? ” Her glare never wavered, lower lip still protruding as she frowned. He hadn’t done or said enough to provoke her to yell at him, but she was persistent in finding out what was going on in his head. Guessing wasn’t fair to him, even if she was right.

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀With a heavy sigh, she lowered her head, appearing sadder now than a moment ago. “ I wish you’d come out with it and tell me what you really think of me . At least then , I wouldn’t have to take these little comments and try to piece them together to get a full picture . If you’ve decided you don’t like me , or that you do , why won’t you say it ? ” Communication was lacking on his end of… whatever they were. Friends? Enemies? Frenemies? Chaesun was incredibly patient, but she wasn’t a machine. These mixed signals were stressful enough that their impact showed on the surface. The only other person who achieved that was the elder Choi twin.

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༘⋆｡ stirring the pot starters

a mix of arguments, tension, manipulation, gossiping, fighting, & general emotional messiness!

you  weren't  supposed  to  hear  that.

don't  look  at  me  like  i'm  the  only  one  lying.

want  to  tell  them,  or  should  i?

you  think  i  don't  know  what  you  did?

i've  hit  people  for  less.

oh,  i  thought  you  already  knew.

that's  funny,  you  didn't  say  that  last  night.

say  that  again.  i  dare  you.

you  wanna  talk  about  loyalty?

no  offense,  but  if  you're  the  last  to  know,  that's  on  you.

go  ahead  -  pretend  like  it  wasn't  your  idea!

they  deserve  to  know  the  truth.

you  didn't  hear  this  from  me,  but  -

oh,  so  now  you  care?

don't  flatter  yourself.  you  were  just  convenient.

you  crossed  a  line.

we  had  bets  on  how  long  it  would  last.

it's  not  even  a  secret  anymore.

you  don't  get  to  cry  about  it  now.

touch  me  again  and  see  what  happens.

say  it  again.  louder  this  time.

you  really  thought  nobody  would  find  out?

don't  act  so  innocent.

okay,  but  am  i  the  villain  for  laughing?

tell  me  who  else  knows.  right  now.

this  whole  time,  and  you  didn't  say  a  word?

don't  act  brave  now.

you're  really  gonna  do  this  here?

it  wasn't  supposed  to  get  this  far!

you  can't  rewrite  history.

oh,  i'd  never  say  it  to  their  faces.

it  was  supposed  to  stay  between  us.

we're  all  thinking  it,  i  just  said  it.

you're  not  as  untouchable  as  you  act.

do  you  even  feel  guilty?

they  warned  me  about  you.

go  ahead,  make  it  worse.

if  you  repeat  this,  i'll  deny  everything.

the  next  thing  out  of  your  mouth  better  be  an  apology.

you're  about  three  seconds  away  from  regretting  this.

you  keep  pushing,  and  i'll  push  you  back.

they're  going  to  find  out.

one  more  lie,  and  i  walk.

they're  lying  to  you.

you  need  to  back  off.  now.

you're  defending  them?  after  everything?

don't  try  to  hide  it.

tell  me,  was  i  just  a  placeholder?

you  really  think  sorry  fixes  this?

there's  nothing  left  to  say.

don't  act  like  you're  the  one  hurting.

i  don't  owe  you  any  explanation.

whatever  helps  you  sleep  at  night.

you  should've  seen  this  coming.

i  hope  it  was  worth  it.

i  told  the  truth.  just  not  all  of  it.

you'll  miss  me  before  i  miss  you.

smile.  you're  ruining  the  mood.

i'd  watch  that  tone  if  i  were  you.

it's  not  my  fault  you  believed  me.

you  have  such  a  talent  for  pretending  you're  innocent.

we  both  know  this  is  over.

i  never  said  i  was  a  good  person.

i  thought  you  were  different.

[mcssages]

isolating yourself again, cutie?

[mcssages]

A BOUNTY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR : Elizabeth

WANTED: Elizabeth, dead or alive. REASON: Robbed a small business. NATIONAL PRIORITY: 10 DANGER LEVEL: Low REWARD: $15,000 LAST SEEN: 1/28/1919

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀" A ' small business ' , huh ? Alright , which one of you is pranking me ? "

[mcssages]

A BOUNTY HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR : Chaesun

WANTED: Chaesun, dead or alive. REASON: Robbed the bank. NATIONAL PRIORITY: 2 DANGER LEVEL: High REWARD: $150,000 LAST SEEN: 1/5/1900

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀" JUST WAIT UNTIL MY TRUSTED CONFIDANTS HEAR ABOUT THIS ! ! "