Roleplay:Event/Hallows Ball/The Three Musketeers

justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 03:44, January 12, 2018 (UTC)

August stepped out of the clean and extravagant white supercar as it had parked in front of the red carpet, which stretched from the beginning of the walkway to the large hall that would hold the event. Reporters and journalists alike stood behind marked boundaries, trying to push their limits to capture a good photo or ask a guest a question. He was dressed in a lavish and elaborate Musketeer costume, colored with a palette of silvers and grays. He smiled charmingly and bowed to the crowd before continuing to walk, his cape fluttering behind him.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 03:44, January 12, 2018 (UTC)

Afterward came Yeol, who while disliked the position he had been dragged in, resolved to never show it. A disinterested expression on his face, he bowed graciously, following August's example and followed the other boy down the red carpet, walking elegantly in his maroon Musketeer costume.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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In all honesty, he felt rather...awkward in his costume. Like a fish out of water. Watching the other two's entrances, he slowly blinked and sighed and followed after them. He had too much pride to bow to the people around him. He wasn't inelegant but he wasn't elegant either, but he had a certain air around him that made up for it. His hair was hidden by the hat which had a feather poking out of it.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 04:57, January 12, 2018 (UTC)

He entered the hall, Minyeol stepping to his side. The holding place for the ball was expansive and extravagant, with banners streaming from columns, and peculiar medals and trophies standing on pedestals. The hostess herself was floating around greeting people in her stereotypical Angel costume. She saw them immediately and flocked over to them, smiling. "Hello August," she said cheerfully, bowing to the three of them. "Who are your friends?"
August sent a smile back to her. "This is Yeol and Jax," he said. "Yeol, Jax, this is—"

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:57, January 12, 2018 (UTC)

"Veronica," he finished with a stiff smile. He bowed in return and exhaled. "Hello, it's nice to see you."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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*Nice to see her? I think I'd rather swallow a sardine than see her.* He gave her a stiff smile, "have you forgotten us so quickly?" He asked before looking at Yeol, "your tutoring must not have been that memorable." ~~We came to her party. Why did we come to her party. August you fool.~~

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 03:33, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

"Oh no," she said, her smiling curling into a smirk. Yeol tensed. "I remember the both of you. I never got to thank you for the tutoring. It helped a lot."
"You know them already?" August chimed. "That's great." He blinked in surprise when Veronica walked straight past him and looked over Yeol and Jax.

"Still dating?" she asked. August furrowed his eyebrows, turning back to look at them.

"Dati—"

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 03:33, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

"Yes," he interrupted quickly. "We're still dating. In fact, he's my date to the Hallows Ball."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 03:33, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

"Oh..." she said with subtle disdain. "That's why he's here."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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~~I would have been here anyway, I live with them.~~ He smiled down at Veronica. "Well, I am friends with August too," he said, "I don't follow him everywhere, do I...sugartits?" He asked, looking over to Yeol with an endearing smile, "but we haven't broken up, no. Nice party, by the way, you certainly made an effort."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 05:23, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

Her eye twitched, but she held her scowl being a cold smile. "That's... fantastic." She turned away from them and flocked to another group, still carrying her cold smile. August stood there, confused, not understanding anything that had occurred.
"When did you guys start dating? Am I missing something here?" he asked.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 05:23, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

"We aren't," he said. "It's... something we keep up to keep Veronica as far as possible."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 05:23, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

"Why? Veronica's a sweetheart." Yeol pressed his lips together in subtle annoyance.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 05:23, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

"Yeah. Sure she is. Let's go meet other guests, please."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Such a sweetheart," he agreed, "too much of a sweetheart to be corrupted by us fools. Now come on, let's not stand around like fools at the door, let's go make some memories."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 22:22, January 13, 2018 (UTC)

Yeol rolled his eyes. "I'm surrounded by idiots," he muttered, drifting to the right, away from the door. Naturally, August followed him, still confused but smiling cheerfully.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He followed, of course, having no desire to be standing around by himself. "Hey, August," he said with a grin, "see anyone you like? Cause I see about two hundred people eyeing you."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 07:38, January 14, 2018 (UTC)

He blinked, looking around. "Well it's to be expected I guess... I kind of am the son of a multi-billionaire so like..."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"That...wasn't the reason I was thinking," he said, glancing over to August, "but...I suppose that would be a reason." He stared at August for a moment. *That's what I would have...my god, he's everything I should have been.* With that thought, he turned his head away to keep his eyes on his surroundings, taking everything in.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 19:19, January 14, 2018 (UTC)

"Oh," he said innocently. "What was the reason you were thinking of?" he asked Jax, now very curious.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Yeol knows, ask Yeol," he muttered. He was suddenly thankful that he wasn't really able to blush.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 02:22, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

At the sound of his name, he looked over his shoulder to glare at the two. "Whatever you're talking about should not include me."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 02:22, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

"But I'm confused," he complained. "Jax won't tell me."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"I was thinking more on the line that you're physically good looking," he said with an air of detachment. "And it has to include you, it's the three musketeers, not two musketeers plus Yeol."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 04:33, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

"Oh... thanks," he beamed, grinning. "Guess that makes sense. Should I talk to one of them? There's no use coming to a party to be shy."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:33, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

"I already regret agreeing to this," he sighed.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Maybe," he said, "long as it's not Veronica." *Or any of the other 200 people who were staring.* For some reason, the idea of August with people ~~who wanted to get into his pants~~ made his skin crawl.

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OOC: lmao jax u gay

justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 17:07, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

"I dunno why you guys don't like Veronica," he commented. "She's so nice. Honestly. Maybe you just started on the wrong foot, that's all."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 17:07, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

Yeol shot Jax an apprehensive glance and decided not to say anything in response.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Or maybe I don't have the funds for her to have a reason to be nice to me," he muttered. ~~That and I blocked her from Yeol.~~

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 23:17, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

"The funds? I never had to pay her to be friends," he said. "I'm so confused..."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 23:17, January 15, 2018 (UTC)

"Hey, look, food. Anyone hungry?" Yeol intervened, unwilling to listen to the subject anymore.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"That's not what-" he broke off shaking his head, deciding to go with Yeol's change of subject, "I am." He wasn't. "What are they offering?"

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 01:40, January 16, 2018 (UTC)

"Mm, a bunch of traditional foods. Y'know, Seawood Noodles and stuff. The dessert table is massive though. August could probably inhale the whole thing," he observed. August made a face and lightly shoved Yeol.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He watched them slightly. "Well, who isn't excited for dessert. It's always the best."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 04:37, January 16, 2018 (UTC)

"Exactly," he huffed. "Just because you don't eat doesn't mean I don't have to either."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:37, January 16, 2018 (UTC)

Yeol glared at him. "Shut up and go get food, moron."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"What does he mean? You don't eat."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 00:59, January 17, 2018 (UTC)

"Nothing," he said, dismissing the topic entirely. "He just made a really bad joke," he lied.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 00:59, January 17, 2018 (UTC)

"But I wasn't-" August began only to be interrupted by Yeol pushing him forward. He stumbled a bit before regaining his balance.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 00:59, January 17, 2018 (UTC)

"Shut up and go eat, moron," he remarked. "C'mon, I see ice cream cake."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He looked in between the two and knew he was missing some sort of detail. "Mind grabbing me some of those brownies, too?" He asked, looking over to the table.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:29, January 17, 2018 (UTC)

"Get 'em yourself babe," he said teasingly, winking at Jax before August grabbed his arm and dragged him away, rambling about the food he saw.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He grunted in protest as he was dragged away, shooting a scowl over at Yeol, before resigning himself to August.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:07, January 18, 2018 (UTC)~

Yeol just laughed, watching them as they disappeared toward the buffet table. "Ahh... well then, time to go explore," he said to himself, heading down a nearby hall adjorning the main hall.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 04:07, January 18, 2018 (UTC)

"Jax, Jax, Jax, look at all the food!" August exclaimed. "I don't know what to begin with first."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Start with the chocolate," he said, "it's always a safe beginning. Or go from left to right. How big's your stomach?"

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 07:40, January 19, 2018 (UTC)

"How big's Mount Vandalia?" he responded cheerfully, looking for a plate. Once he had found one, he began piling food onto it.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"The mount...what?" He asked, with a blink, "it's a dessert," he guessed.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 01:20, January 20, 2018 (UTC)

"Jax, it's basic geography. Mount Vandalia, one of the tallest mountains on the planet?"

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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”oh, I don’t like the country,” he said, “I like the cities so I kind of ignore the outside world. It’s not really that interesting.”

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 05:28, January 20, 2018 (UTC)

"But how can you not know one of the tallest mountains on the planet? That's like not knowing what Mount Everest is. Mount Vandalia is basically the Mirrorworld's Everest. Honestly."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Everest," he repeated, scratching his jawline. He needed a shave. "I actually haven't heard of that either."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 23:11, January 20, 2018 (UTC)

"...You should read some textbooks in the meantime, Jax," he deadpanned.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Nah," he said, "I'll read textbooks that I have a class for."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 06:20, January 21, 2018 (UTC)

"Then someone should get a geography class. Honestly, you don't ever expect to make a living here if you can't even recognize mountains. Look what you've done, Jax. You're making me sound like Yeol."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"He's having an influence on you," he joked, "next you'll be tutoring Ronnie."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 01:11, January 22, 2018 (UTC)

"Who...?" August furrowed his eyebrows in confusion and eventually shrugged, letting it go. "I've known him for five years. If he didn't have influence over me it'd make no sense."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Ronnie, Veronica," he said, "naturally, I'm surprised Yeol's not here gushing over mountains."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 01:18, January 22, 2018 (UTC)

"Don't... call her that. That's... No, just no. Please, don't," he sighed. "Why would he be gushing about mountains?"

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Cause you appear to like comparing everything to a mountain." he said, "and why not?" ~~Veronica reminds me of my mother~~. "Perfectly normal nickname, I still think Augy's a good name for you."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 01:41, January 22, 2018 (UTC)

"...You're a horrible namer. No one should ever let you name anything, honestly," he gagged, walking away. "Let's go sit down so I can erase everything you said from my mind with food."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He smirked, grabbing a few brownies from the plate. "Okay, Augy, do you think Yeol's close?" He asked, "or has he wandered off to some unknown place to lose us?"

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 23:31, January 23, 2018 (UTC)

August stopped completely, turning to glare at him with a pout. "Jax," he whined. "Stop it."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He snickered. "Sorry, sorry, it was a joke."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 22:39, January 26, 2018 (UTC)

"It better be." August returned to looking for the dining hall. "I think we'll find him eventually. He couldn't have gone too far. I don't think he would have anyway," August continued, completely oblivious to Yeol sneaking up from behind them.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 22:39, January 26, 2018 (UTC)

"Looking for me?" he whispered into Jax's ear, wrapping his arms around his waist teasingly. As fake as this act was, it was entertaining pulling it off in public ~~and he could feel Veronica watching and Jax's neck now looked surprisingly appeasing~~.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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His temperature dropped and goosebumps ran down his skin and, for a moment, he struggled to breath, his conscience leaving the room to return back to his home in Berlin but he quickly snapped himself out of it. *It's just Yeol. It's just him. Hallows Party. Yeol. Hallows. Mirrorworld.* "Found him," he forced himself to say, but his usual confident yet flippant tone wasn't there.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 07:17, January 28, 2018 (UTC)

Sensing the discomfort, Yeol let go of him, carrying the same expression but with anxious and apologetic eyes. "That's... a lot of food," he noted.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 07:17, January 28, 2018 (UTC)

"Yup. Sure you don't want anything?" August said cheerfully, having not noticed a think although he could feel that some tension had risen. For what reason was beyond him.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 07:17, January 28, 2018 (UTC)

"Yeah, I'm fine." Which also translates to: *I haven't eaten since the night before because anxiety but I'll live*. Of course August didn't get the memo and Yeol doubted Jax would see through it either so he continued on with his life.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He shot an uncharacteristic look to Yeol, something like guilt and apologetic mixed into one, and he was tempted to pry into the "I'm fine" comment but decided against it. Yeol would probably just roll his eyes at him anyway. "You can have some of my brownie if you want," he said, looking down at his plate, "I grabbed two."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 23:36, January 28, 2018 (UTC)

"I'm not really hungry right now but thank you," he sighed, declining the offer. "Let's go sit down somewhere."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He leant up to try and look. "Somewhere," he echoed, "we could go find Veronica's table and kick her off it?"

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 22:28, January 29, 2018 (UTC)

August made a face, turning to look at them again. "We are *not* going to go kick Veronica out of her table. We're going to *sit* at her table. C'mon."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 22:28, January 29, 2018 (UTC)

"Look what you did," Yeol muttered. "I don't know where he sees the supposed 'angelic' side of her."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"If we are to sit with Veronica, I would like to go visit that mountain and jump off the top of it," he declared, "for if I have to see her eye fuck Yeol one more time I will die."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 02:11, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

Yeol snickered, covering his mouth with his hand to avoid catching the attention of passersby, muffling his laughter.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 02:11, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

"Whatever that is, why would she do it to Yeol?" he retaliated, confused. "Look, there she is," he said cheerfully, pointing her out.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 02:11, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

"Don't worry about it August," he said, finally composing himself. "He's just jealous," he teased.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Jealous of people who don't know who she is," he muttered and put a hand on August's to try and hide that he was pointing her out, "we don't want to catch her attention. Hush."

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 06:45, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

He lowered his hand, making a face and walking forward. "Whatever, whatever, let's go," he said, approaching their table.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 06:45, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

"Quick, Jax, kill me," he whispered in Jax's ear, leaning over so August couldn't hear him.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"I'm willing to do a murder-suicide," he whispered back, "I'll take the fall."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 22:49, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

"Quick, find a butter knife," he replied. As the reached the table, Yeol grimaced but quickly replaced it with a plastic smile.

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 22:49, January 30, 2018 (UTC)

"Veronica!" August exclaimed. "Mind if we sit here?" he asked. The hostess glanced up, although she seemed more interested in the people behind August than the question. She grinned.
"Sure." She turn and shot a glare that Yeol happened to catch some inhabitants of the table, probably to get them to scram to get more room. Quickly, a person rose out of their seat and rushed off, as if they suddenly had business in the other side of the hall.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Thanks, princess," he said, shooting her a grin as he took a seat, before looking over to the person running away. *God I hate people like this.* Though he wasn't innocent in threats, manipulation and using people, he hated it and tried not to do it until absolutely necessary. If anything, he was grateful for anyone who helped achieve his goals. Now, people like Veronica...*eugh.*

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 06:11, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

Veronica leaned over the table with a bright and obviously fabricated smile. She seemed to be leaning forward so much that you could see her cleavage clearly in the low cut dress she was wearing. "So, enjoying the party so far?" she asked sweetly.
"We haven't looked at everything yet but so far it's great," August replied cheerfully. "What do you guys think?"

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 06:11, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

"It's... very... *extravagant*," Yeol forced out as he refrained from shooting a snarky remark about her blatant display. "There must be more of course?"

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 06:11, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

"Yeah," Veronica chirped. "You wouldn't mind if I borrowed your boyfriend for a slow dance later, right?" she said. Yeol didn't answer for a second, a bit surprised she was asking for Jax.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 06:11, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

"I mean... only if he wants to," he finally responded. In the meantime, he slipped his hand into Jax's, resting it on the table. As far as Veronica's manipulative skills went, she wasn't particularly skilled in hiding her emotions—and she looked furious.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Actually I do mind," he said with a dramatic sigh, forcing his eyes to be on her face and his adam's apple bobbed, however his thumb rubbed small circles into Yeol's hand, "I had to *beg* him, even on my knees, to let me book those out." A subtle smirk rested on his lips as he said them. "I have the first couple of ones and August has the last one. I think he's free in the...what's the word..."fast" dances. If that's okay?"

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justicepanckes
Ultimate Otaku
Posted on 22:01, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

She exhaled roughly, clenching her fists, "Fine. Fine, I can work with that. I can work with that." August, still slightly confused about the whole situation and couldn't seem to get the memo, piped up.
"You can take my dance then," he suggested. "I won't mind. They'll be other dances." Veronica's frustrated eyes immediately brightened up as she smiled again.

"Thank you, August," she said.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 22:01, January 31, 2018 (UTC)

His eye twitched, his fake smile faltering for a second. It came back a second later though, although he had tensed considerably. "Jax, I changed my mind. I'm really hungry now," he forced out. "Can we go back and get something?"

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He refrained from kicking August in the shins. "I told you that you were," he said, sliding out of his chair, waiting for Yeol to follow him, "you should have listened to me."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 01:36, February 2, 2018 (UTC)

Yeol stood immediately, and started walking—leaving Veronica and August alone, the latter having a painfully oblivious expression of curiousity. Yeol looked away from the table and leaned towards Jax to whisper something to him. "I need somewhere to breath... Away from all of this. Please."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"We could climb onto the roof?" He offered, staring at Yeol with a frown, "I'm sure there's a ladder in one of the storage rooms. Usually is."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 01:16, February 3, 2018 (UTC)

"Yeah, that'd be great," he breathed out, feeling his heartbeat speed up from anxiety. "Please, let's hurry. It feels like everyone's looking at me and I hate it."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"Nah," he said, grinning over at Yeol, waving down at his body, "I'm sure they're all looking at me, more like." With that, he bounced over to the halls leading out of the main room to look for a way up.

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 06:09, February 4, 2018 (UTC)

He lifted an eyebrow, wondering if that was supposed to be reassuring but followed Jax avidly.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"How rich is she to afford this place?" He muttered, his eyebrow twitching. *I'd have to sell my organs on the black market to even hire the store room...now there's an idea to get money for the debt.*

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:04, February 5, 2018 (UTC)

"Her parents own this commercial shuttle line," he explained. "She's one of August's 'friends', of course, she's loaded."

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He rolled his eyes. "Why are all the bratty people rich?" He asked, "it's stupid."

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please\_stop
The Articulate Artist
Posted on 06:41, February 5, 2018 (UTC)

"August isn't bratty," he mumbled, before suddenly dumbling over, a pounding migraine appearing, causing him to clench his eyes shut.

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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"True, surprisingly enough he's the exc-" he broke off as he saw Yeol and widened his eyes, his jaw dropping, and he moved forward, his hand hovering over Yeol's shoulder and wasn't sure if he should touch him. "Are you...are you okay? Should I call the ambulance? Or maybe she'd have a resident doctor here. Do you want some water?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 01:47, February 6, 2018 (UTC)

"J-Jax... my... head," he groaned, toppling over. "My head, my head..."

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Jax.Woods1
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He lurched forward, grabbing him to make sure he doesn't fall onto the ground and slung Yeol's arm over his shoulder. "Come on, I think I saw a bathroom before," he said, "is this something that usually happens?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 22:21, February 6, 2018 (UTC)

"I..." he forced out. "I-It... doesn't matter." He swallowed thickly, his vision blurring as he struggled to make his feet move forward. "...I-I can't see," he panicked. "My head... it's pounding."

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Jax.Woods1
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"Yes, uh, I've gathered that," he said, shouldering his way into the bathroom, dragging Yeol to a counter, "sit," he demanded before hesitating, "or...or should I push you up?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 13:36, February 7, 2018 (UTC)

He closed his eyes, trying to force out words. "I... I don't know..."

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Jax.Woods1
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He forced Yeol onto the bench, leaning him against the mirror. "Are you hungry?" he asked, "you weren't eating before. I...damn it, should I get August? Would he know?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 05:51, February 8, 2018 (UTC)

"No," he coughed. "P-Please don't get August... H-He'll panic an-and exaggerate it and... I'd puke at the thought of anymore e-eyes looking at m-me..." He knew coming to his was a horrible idea. It was never this bad in school, but he had adjusted to the environment over some years. He only had a couple of hours to adjust to a fucking gala where everyone was judging everyone and he couldn't take it. He wanted to go back. He wanted to curl up into a ball and cry. "Jax... p-please, I want to leave. Let me leave and stay here with August, okay?"

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"I...I can go with you," he said, "I'll leave with you," he repeated, more forcefully now, his protective gears were kicking in much to his surprise and he wasn't going to start taking 'no' for answers. "Has this happened before? Have you eaten? We can go to some place on the way. Did you take something?"

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Posted on 06:50, February 8, 2018 (UTC)

"I-I didn't take anything. Jax, i-it's nothin—" Suddenly Yeol lurched forward, his eyes flying open as he wrapped his arms around his stomach. "I-I'm fine. Stay here for August. I-I can make it back on my own."

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His hands instantly went out to the other boy's shoulders to try and steady him. "No, you *can't*," he growled, "damn it, Yeol, I am one inch away from dragging you to the nearest hospital, so god help me." He took a breath in before leaning over to grab a small paper cup from a water dispenser, careful not to let go of Yeol. "Drink," he murmured bringing it up to the boy's lips.

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 13:21, February 8, 2018 (UTC)

"N-No hospitals," he demanded frantically. He wouldn't dare think about the medical bill. His family wouldn't be able to handle it. "Please." He hesitated to drink the water for a second but eventually let the water slip down his throat—he wouldn't admit how refreshing it was.

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OOC: you'd think free healthcare would be a thing rip

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He watched Yeol, his eyes narrowed but focussed. "Do you want another one?" He asked. It didn't seem like Yeol was sipping the drink. "It's free so, like, drink as much as you want."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:23, February 9, 2018 (UTC)

He took a deep breath and sat up, pressing his back against the wall. "No," he answered honestly. "I don't want anymore."

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"Do you feel better? Even a little bit?" He asked, almost pleading. "Are you sure I shouldn't get you something to eat?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 06:52, February 9, 2018 (UTC)

He still felt sick and head continued to pound by his heartbeat was beginning to settle. Still, he needed to get out of here, *now*. "Yeah," he exhaled. "I really have to leave, Jax."

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"Then...let's go out the back way," he said, "I know how to sneak out of places. Are you okay to walk?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 13:34, February 9, 2018 (UTC)

"I still think you should stay with August," he muttered defiantly, pushing himself up. He stared down at the ground as he stood. Keeping his eyes focused on something helped him not topple over again. "But fine."

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Jax.Woods1
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"I'm not leaving you alone like this," he said with a concerned frown, stepping back to give Yeol room. "Do you want to go back to the dorms?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 00:54, February 10, 2018 (UTC)

"I..." he began, pressing his lips together. "No, I want to go home."

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Jax.Woods1
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"Home as in...?" He trailed off, unsure what that referred to.

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 02:13, February 11, 2018 (UTC)

"Home as in home as in where I live because that's generally what people refer to as home," he remarked. The headache was finally subsiding but he doubted it would leave permanently anytime soon.

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Jax.Woods1
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"Last time I checked you lived in the dorms, at least slept there," he muttered, "I was asking for the specifics. I'm going to assume, though, you refer to where you grew up...which I don't where that is."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:34, February 11, 2018 (UTC)

"Well obviously you don't," he shot back. "It's closer than the dorms anyway."

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The Dealer
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"That's the opening to say where it is, dumbass," he said, "and since you prefer to be more sarcastic than helpful, we're just going back to the dorms."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 03:59, February 13, 2018 (UTC)

"No, no," he pleaded. "I'll give you directions but please let's go to my house and not the dorms, okay?"

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He hesitated before nodding, "fine," he said, "we'll leave through the fire escapes. No one except the security will see us."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 07:48, February 18, 2018 (UTC)

He nodded. "Let's go then."

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Jax.Woods1
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he surveyed him, trying to see if Yeol still needed help to walk, before gesturing the boy to follow him and headed to the nearest exit, his pace slow to make sure it was an easy journey.

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 06:51, February 22, 2018 (UTC)

For the most part, Yeol followed with no trouble as long as he kept his eyes focused on his feet and made note of where Jax was in the room. He uttered some noises of discomfort every once a while when his vision got fuzzy but walked with mostly no issues.

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Finally, they reached the fire exit and with a couple of glances to the side to make sure the coast was clear, he pushed the door open for the both of them. "Come on, got to be quick."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 01:13, February 28, 2018 (UTC)

He made a sound of discomfort and stepped out, blasted by a cool breeze. "Are we going to take a shuttle or a bus? I don't think we really have any other options."

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He thought for a moment, not really wanting either before pausing. "I could call a friend? They'd drive us without a charge."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 21:57, February 28, 2018 (UTC)

"Ah... Sure, I guess," he sighed. "Can I...?" he mumbled sheepishly. "Can I lean on you?"

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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He looked at Yeol before nodding once or twice. "Yeah, yeah, if you want." For a moment, he was too busy typing into his HC for anything but soon he looked back at Yeol, not sure what to do.

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 02:55, March 2, 2018 (UTC)

He looked away from Jax, focusing his glance elsewhere. He was rarely alone with him which made everything for awkward. If August was here he'd be filling the silence with nonsensical conversation, and for once, Yeol kind of missed that.

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He thought Yeol was going to lean on him but as the other turned away, Jax assumed that wasn't going to happen. So be it. "She said she'll be here in five," he said after a moment, "are you feeling any better?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 03:08, March 6, 2018 (UTC)

"Uh, sure," he breathed out, although that didn't really answer the question. "Who is the friend?"

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Jax.Woods1
The Dealer
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*A friendly client.* "Someone from IIYM. Met her through a...an old part time job of mine," he said with a shrug, "we call in favours for each other from time to time."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 02:28, March 7, 2018 (UTC)

"Oh..." he hummed. He cashed in his request now, carefully leaning against Jax, testing to see if he would get annoyed with him.

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He didn't. In fact, he stayed very still, as if he hoped not to disturb Yeol too much. Part of him was freaking out, clenching up as it usually did, but he expected it, so he was able to control it better than he had before when Yeol had wrapped his arms around his waist.

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 12:17, March 7, 2018 (UTC)

He continued averting his eyes from Jax, as if it could get any more awkward if he dared look at the other. Instead, he kept his focus on the sky, admiring all the stars. After a certain amount of time, all the lights in the city dimmed to avoid light pollution, and it was advised not to be out at night anyway.

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Alex Bellrose

She slid in front of them in Will's slick, black car with tinted windows. She had stolen it, knowing Will was asleep in his room, probably drunk, so there was little chance of him noticing that his car was gone. Though, who knew with Will. Pressing the button for the window to roll down, she smiled up at Jax before gesturing with her hand, "get in, we don't have much time," she said. Her eyes rested on the two of them, curiously, before focussing on Yeol and gave him a gentle, friendly smile as a greeting.

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 04:09, March 9, 2018 (UTC)

He scanned Alex and the car for a few seconds, keeping his face devoid of emotion, but not too hard to look threatening, just kind of offput. He glanced at Jax and nodded, telling him silently to go.

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He opened the back door for the two of them before Alex cut him off.

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Alex Bellrose

"Uh–one of you has to sit in front, one of the seats is taken," she said with a flush. This was going to be embarrassing to explain. *Yes, I know you wanted one package of poki, but I got a suitcase full of it.* She kept her eyes on Yeol, though, tilting her head curiously. One, she didn't realise Jax had friends, close enough to lean on him anyway, two...he was aesthetic and Brooklyn was going to kill her but Alex couldn't help herself–he was cute and she wanted to paint him.

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"Oh," he said, scratching the back of his neck, "Yeol, you go front." That way, two people had an eye on him, whether Alex realised it or not. "Come on," he said, closing the door so he had the room to open the front door for the passenger seat.

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 12:12, March 12, 2018 (UTC)

He wanted to complain but he could tell this was a decision up for argument and obliged, sliding into the passenger seat. "Are you... comfy back there?" he asked, kind of awkwardly.

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"Yes, it's fine," he said as he got in. When he shut his door, Alex began to drive. He looked over and stared at the suitcase. "Alex...are you going somewhere?"

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Alex Bellrose

"Huh?" She asked glancing into the rearview mirror. "Oh, no, it's for you. They're all the biscuits. Poki. You asked me to buy it for you."

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He was shocked into silence. "I asked for one packet," he said eventually, "not a..."

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Alex Bellrose

"It's okay, my treat," she said with a wave of her hand, "now you won't run out anytime soon." She glanced over to Yeol and smiled, "I'm Alex, by the way."

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 17:01, March 16, 2018 (UTC)

Yeol watched the exchange slightly amused. He wondered what in the world Jax needed Poki for anyway but decided to question him on his own time. He glanced at Alex and gave her a brief smile. "Hey."

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"To SPA, right?" She asked, glancing into the rearview mirror.

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"No, not SPA...we're going to...somewhere. Yeol will tell you the address...I didn't interrupt you or anything, did I?"

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Alex Bellrose

"Huh? Oh, no," Alex said with a shake of her head, "I was watching a movie. Brooke's out of town so I'm free for the next few days."

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"Brooke...?"

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Alex Bellrose

"Girlfriend," she said with a small shrug, "the blonde you met the other week."

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He was silent for a moment, not blind to the way his heart dropped at the information. "Yeah, yeah I remember her," he said quietly, "is she nice?"

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The Articulate Artist
Posted on 05:36, March 17, 2018 (UTC)

Yeol listened for a while, although his mind eventually became numb to the background noise as he leaned his head against the window, his head still softly pounding. His vision seemed to go in and out of focus every once and awhile but he ignored it. As if that would make it go away. "You need the address, right?" he said eventually. He gave it to Alex shortly after that statement, although sluggishly.

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Alex Bellrose

She glanced over to him briefly then looked back as she saw him and frowned. He didn't look well. Tapping it into the GPS (took her years to learn how to use it), she followed the monotone's voice instructions. Grabbing a bottle from her foot, she offered it to Yeol. "Are you okay?" She asked, "you look kind of...pale."

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His eyes instantly slid to look at the back of Yeol's head, through the seat, frowning. His rejection forgotten briefly. "Yeol...?"

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