𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎

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[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*Youngho quickly went quiet knowing Mideumi wasn’t listening.*

Understood.

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( His back faced Youngho, the only indication of any disapproval was the downward tilt of The General’s head )

You misread the situation.
…
What’s alarming is you making these assumptions purely on the gossip around the penthouse. Now,

Go find Wonshik.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

For so long?

I will do as my General wants but don’t you think it’s alarming?

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

Well what I realized is, yes he’s a detective but people are less fearful of him…

Like Kyungho or Minjae, those two are suspicious don’t you think? Together?

Minjae knows your every steps he could provide KyungHo information that’s why he’s been avoiding us

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

Oh, please he’s not that important of a source for any of us. He will be in our hands anyway.

Do as you’re told.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

We don’t want to lose his trust General…. If I do arrest him and have the information we need what will happen afterwards?

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

There’s no need for it.

(Immediately dismissing the offer. )
Find him and arrest him. We don’t have time to play around with the detective.

Understood?

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*slowly nodding his head *

Ah, Wonshik and I were getting along well, just give me a few more days… he’ll tell me what I need to know it’s just it seems like he’s been spending more time with KyungHo then before …

I can get in his head, I just need more time.

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

(Mideumi smiled, nothing genuine) Its our job to take information if it means we can use it (Tossing the board of papers down on a nearby surface, clashing with the wood sharply) —Otherwise, what’s the point of our job

(Mideumi leaned over the surface)

We’re going to arrest him

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

He wouldn’t even tell me what time KyungHo goes to the theatre…

And what’s that?

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

He said he has more information about KyungHo but was worried that you would take the information for yourself…

He seemed to dance around their relationship too… I’ve noticed they have gotten closer… *with a heavy sigh * I believe he’s trying to protect him.

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

Did he mention anything important? (After all though, it is Wonshik)
Most of the people there are suspicious.

However. . I have an idea on how to catch him. We just need to make time.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

Ah, about that. I was able to talk to Wonshik, he told me that you haven’t been able to talk to KyungHo? One of the biggest actors in the penthouse?

Don’t you think that suspicious?

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

Just put your mouth somewhere useful and do your job, mm?

And 𝘚𝘵𝘢𝘺 𝘪𝘯 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

Oh, I said it without even thinking— you look fine I just noticed you’ve been eating more, which is good.

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

. . . Are you alright?

Because I didn’t ask for your opinion, lieutenant.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

@BMideumi

Looks like you’ve gained some weight.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

Long. I need an answer today.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*Youngho was curious about the names on the board his eyes drifted towards the board, pausing for a moment*

When then?

*turning back to Mideumi knowing until the general showed him what was on the board he wasn’t allowed to be nosy and see it*

I have to travel

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

I will consider it, (Getting back to the names on his board) my ….grace. (Tone unserious and low, matching the flat expression that hung on him)

But I won’t be deciding today.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*shaking his head almost disappointed when Mideumi wasn’t giving him the answer *

I’m sure you don’t want to approve it… but have I ever asked a few days off before? I don’t recall… so this is important for my personal life that I hope my General would have some grace…

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

But,

Does your general want to approve it? (A question he wasn’t presenting, Youngho should know the answer)

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

I’m sure my General knows how to approve it… Either way I won’t show up to work.

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( The touch didn’t last too much longer at all, as Mideumi took a step away from the other, casually with his eyes back to the several papers.)

I’m not sure how much of that is allowed.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*with a slight smile *

And possibly three more days after tomorrow.

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( He shouldn’t overreact.)
. . .

One day? Just tomorrow, is that correct?
(After all these years, what could Youngho have that’s more of a priority?)

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*young-ho was still calm, still trying to give Mideumi affection almost wishing him comfort would help.*

I have another life besides work so it’s personal… and I’m sure you can do it without me, you’re are leader after all …

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

(Despite the smile, he didn’t even answer the question.)
(Mideumi adjusted his hat, glancing at Youngho with searching eyes.)

And why is that?

You do know the job you’re carrying out? It’s not like any other, you’re actually needed for it.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*with a slight smile once Mideumi asked about him*

How I’m doing?… well… General I have to ask you something that you’re not going to like…

*with a low hum*

I won’t be able to work tomorrow, I hope that’s okay?

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

(Mideumi was working on multiple papers he could hold stable on his lower forearm, checking names off and providing notes on the side. But this wasnt so easy to continue)

You are 𝘸𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘨 (Allowing him to brush shoulders)

..You, how are you doing? (With a lack of enthusiasm)

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

*with a light scoff* I’ve been around you for years, I know when you look unwell…

*his hand dusting away the dirt that was on the General shoulder *

Do you feel ill? Maybe I am wrong.

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

(Mideumi clenched his jaw, relaxing once he met the soldier’s gaze.) And what can you see that makes me look “pale” and “pathetic”? Do your eyes suddenly have x-ray? (Small entertainment in his voice)

(And with more dismissiveness) There’s no need to be concerned, lieutenant.

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

I’d rather want a leader who knows how to take care of themselves, than look like some pale pathetic General.

*his hand moved away*

Ah… maybe I’m just bored and just want to check up on you. Or maybe I’m just actually concerned about my General .

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

( The hand pushed the brim of his hat up slightly)

There are no children here, Youngho. (Tilting his head away. ) we’ve been through worse, of course I can function. (Disbelief in his voice. )

Are you here to cause a bother?

[𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐆-𝐇𝐎 @IMG_3_0_2]

Is my General well? You look pale.

*using the back of his hand to touch Mideumi forehead*

Can you even function?

[- ˏ ◞𝒀𝒆𝒔 ゛⸝⸝⸝ ֶָ֢𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒓.ᐟ @BMideumi]

. . .

Do you need anything, lieutenant? (Tone flat, it hardly sounded like a question)