여름.

... AND THE SUN WILL RISE AGAIN.

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ㅤ↷ the owner of the house excuses himself.

ㅤAh, she wonders ... What shall they buy on their lil’ shopping haul later?

ㅤ:: @ofperegrinate.

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ㅤ↷ her lips, she proceeds to take a sip—a sigh of contentment and satisfaction immediately leaving her as flavor bursts in her mouth. Amongst the many things that Hyunseok is capable of, brewing tea must be on top of that list, she thinks; gaze roaming around the room as ↷

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ㅤ↷ “It kind of feels like it’s my birthday,” a chuckle leaves her parted lips, still very much in awe. “Maybe I should buy you something, too—say, what would you like?”

ㅤ:: @ofperegrinate.

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@ofperegrinate ㅤAnd that she does: lithe fingers finding its way onto Hyunseok’s awaiting hand, settling atop of his larger palm. As though enchanted, her gaze never once leaves the piece of jewelry; stunning gems glimmering under the shining light. It’s pretty—almost too pretty. ↷

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ㅤ↷ you really didn’t have to ...” she shakes her head, smile unfaltering, “But thank you so much! My, it’s gorgeous ... Can you help me put it on?”

ㅤ:: @ofperegrinate.

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@ofperegrinate ㅤIt is almost instant: the way she breaks into a smile, all teeth and delight. Sheer glee lights up her face, eyes sparkling in euphoria.

ㅤ“So pretty ... !” Astounded, she is, if the breathlessness in her voice is anything to go by. How can he be so kind?

ㅤ“Hyunseok-ah, ↷

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𝗛𝘆𝘂𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗼𝗸 presented a golden-toned bracelet that was adorned with a glittering butterfly and a heart-shaped ornament.

“When I saw this bracelet, I immediately thought of you. I believe this is the perfect complement to you because it was equally charming as you. ..

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ㅤ↷ hands.

ㅤ“How is it that you barely have anything in your home,” the corner of her lips curls up into an amused smile, “but still have your tea and everything?”

ㅤ:: @ofperegrinate.

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ㅤ↷ her lips in a voice that is supposed to mimic how aristocrats would talk to one another, albeit it is done in an exaggerated manner. Propping her elbows up on the table, she rests her chin on top of interlaced fingers; golden eyes fixated upon the dragon and his deft ↷

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ㅤ↷ cheek in an attempt to prevent a snort from escaping, trying to school her expression back into a neutral one.

ㅤ“You’re sure the alcohol you drank wasn’t spiked or anything?” she finally says, head tilted to the side, “Or a curse, maybe?”

ㅤ:: @cursedaengxl.

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@cursedaengxl ㅤThe corner of her lip twitches, a ghost of a smile fleeting across her countenance. One might call her out for finding another’s (supposedly) demise amusing, but how can she not when her now-very-furry-and-tiny friend is speaking in a cat accent? She bites the inside of her ↷

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ㅤ↷ literally turned into a different species, probably has something to do with his current state.

ㅤ“You smell kinda different, like—” she halts, then frowns. “Wait, forget about that! Why—what happened?!”

ㅤ:: @cursedaengxl.

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@cursedaengxl ㅤA beat of silence, two, and recognition falls upon her face. Now that he mentions it, she notices the lil’ feline does smell a lot like her pal, though there’s an odd touch to it. There’s something unfamiliar beneath his scent, which, seeing as to how he has quite ↷

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ㅤ↷ as she weighs her two options.

ㅤ“Then I’ll have some tea,” she beams, before tacking on, “please! You always make the best tea.”

ㅤ:: @ofperegrinate.

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ㅤ↷ always been hellish for Yeoreum, being a fire dog beast with a naturally higher body temperature than most and all, so the dragon’s offer doesn’t sound all too bad. A contemplative hum reverberates from the back of her throat as she takes a seat; head tilted to the side ↷