You're really getting an entirely new experience here then. [ This does have Dokja understanding Xie Lian's character more though. He doesn't seem to judge him despite the admittance, sometimes all it takes is for a man to fall to experience the life and struggles of the common people. A man having once refused to drink out of a chipped teacup is now going around having coffee and boba tea. Good for you, your highness. He listens on and when Xie Lian readily responds, he keeps his own gaze focused on the brewing process. ]
At this point, I'm not sure who will be taken away on another journey, so I figured I'd say this now rather than tomorrow. [ He glances to the side now over at him, lips turned up in a small smile. ] On the chance that something happens to me, can I rely on you to keep an eye on Yoo Joonghyuk?
[ He adds on more quickly enough, hardly giving a moment to pause. ] Of everyone I know, I don't think I can think of anyone else I'd ask this of. The chances of me going on a third journey is probably low but... I figured just in case. Especially with the end drawing to a close. ..He has a tendency of trying to keep his emotions hidden so I sometimes do get worried.
[ He wouldn't really say that he's worried out loud but thanks honesty week. ]
Something like it. [ he smiles a little to that - it's not entirely new, living on the streets among the people like this. xie lian has found that there are parts of it he greatly prefers to the life he grew up living. (he likes people - he likes seeing them live, and seeing them thrive. he liked it before, too, but he didn't understand it. not really. not until now.
... and at the talk of journeys... xie lian's expression softens, immediately, into something warm. san lang makes a quiet noise on his shoulder in jin's direction, too - if a ferret could be reassuring, this is where he would succeed at it. ]
...I would be happy to. [ xie lian bows his head; he takes the duty with utmost seriousness. if this is a death flag i will kill you. ] Of course - I pray such a thing would not become necessary, too, but, I will make sure he's taken care of the best that I can. He is quite stubborn, after all - but, so am I.
And... if he disappears off on a third journey, by a terrible stroke of luck, I'll watch out for you, too. [ the smile gets a little more knowing, there. ] Thank you, for trusting me with such an important thing, Mr. Dokja.
[ There's definitely that here, seeing people get up early to set up their shops, their stalls, people trudging to work for another day. Dokja working behind a desk can't really see the appeal of it but growing up sheltered has even the most boring job seem interesting, right?
Jin fluffs her feathers from where she perches on Dokja's shoulder, the white-necked raven crooning softly in response to San Lang's noise. Ah, Dokja looks taken aback by the sudden bow of his head, nooo don't do that... also sisi you and I with all of our threads have been death flagging each other because of who we play. ]
..Thank you, Xie Lian. [ here's to hoping xl doesn't end up dead on Friday and I look back at this thread like: WELL........... Their names are soon called, Dokja leading them to the pick-up and walking over to find a table for themselves. Once they sit, Dokja will gently slide Xie Lian's Americano over to him while he picks up his own medium blend black coffee. ]
We would have to be very unlucky, but knowing that guy... he probably would get taken to a third one at this rate. [ Sighs, taking a sip of his coffee after he blows on it a few. ] Other than the Watchers, you're the only person I can think to count on with him.
aside from zetsu's RUDE DEATH FLAGGING xie lian takes his coffee when it is given to him with a grateful smile, settling in his seat. the coffee does smell very good, but, admittedly, he's a little surprised at being counted on for joonghyuk. ]
Is that so? [ it comes with a tilt of his head. ] Of course, I am more than happy to help - but, may I ask why...?
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At this point, I'm not sure who will be taken away on another journey, so I figured I'd say this now rather than tomorrow. [ He glances to the side now over at him, lips turned up in a small smile. ] On the chance that something happens to me, can I rely on you to keep an eye on Yoo Joonghyuk?
[ He adds on more quickly enough, hardly giving a moment to pause. ] Of everyone I know, I don't think I can think of anyone else I'd ask this of. The chances of me going on a third journey is probably low but... I figured just in case. Especially with the end drawing to a close. ..He has a tendency of trying to keep his emotions hidden so I sometimes do get worried.
[ He wouldn't really say that he's worried out loud but thanks honesty week. ]
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... and at the talk of journeys... xie lian's expression softens, immediately, into something warm. san lang makes a quiet noise on his shoulder in jin's direction, too - if a ferret could be reassuring, this is where he would succeed at it. ]
...I would be happy to. [ xie lian bows his head; he takes the duty with utmost seriousness. if this is a death flag i will kill you. ] Of course - I pray such a thing would not become necessary, too, but, I will make sure he's taken care of the best that I can. He is quite stubborn, after all - but, so am I.
And... if he disappears off on a third journey, by a terrible stroke of luck, I'll watch out for you, too. [ the smile gets a little more knowing, there. ] Thank you, for trusting me with such an important thing, Mr. Dokja.
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Jin fluffs her feathers from where she perches on Dokja's shoulder, the white-necked raven crooning softly in response to San Lang's noise. Ah, Dokja looks taken aback by the sudden bow of his head, nooo don't do that... also sisi you and I with all of our threads have been death flagging each other because of who we play. ]
..Thank you, Xie Lian. [ here's to hoping xl doesn't end up dead on Friday and I look back at this thread like: WELL........... Their names are soon called, Dokja leading them to the pick-up and walking over to find a table for themselves. Once they sit, Dokja will gently slide Xie Lian's Americano over to him while he picks up his own medium blend black coffee. ]
We would have to be very unlucky, but knowing that guy... he probably would get taken to a third one at this rate. [ Sighs, taking a sip of his coffee after he blows on it a few. ] Other than the Watchers, you're the only person I can think to count on with him.
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aside from zetsu's RUDE DEATH FLAGGING xie lian takes his coffee when it is given to him with a grateful smile, settling in his seat. the coffee does smell very good, but, admittedly, he's a little surprised at being counted on for joonghyuk. ]
Is that so? [ it comes with a tilt of his head. ] Of course, I am more than happy to help - but, may I ask why...?