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The crown has changed hands and now the youngest Empress yet sits at the head of an unsteady empire. With the outrage of the Oshima family in Sumi, suspecting their son to have been kept hidden from them within the capital for over a decade, all eyes now turn to Empress Aliyah to see how she will deal with her first challenge as ruler of the empire.
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Post by Byun DaeHyun on Jun 7, 2018 1:16:14 GMT
[Googlefont=Raleway] [nospaces] [attr="class","dorado2"] [attr="class","doradoleft"] [attr="class",""] [attr="class","doradolyrics"]Into the light that spreads out before us, Toward the future that no one knows of, This walk will be a legend in the Days to come, the el dorado. [attr="class","doradoline"] [attr="class","doradonotes"] Hopefully this was alright~! XD
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DaeHyun wasn’t sure about what was going to happen. Apparently Aoi had recommended him to a special client, one that Aoi saw on a regular basis. When Aoi couldn’t tend to this client, DaeHyun would step in. He was excited that he was going to get such a special client – apparently, he lived at the Imperial Palace. For DaeHyun to be so young and so new at being a companion he was surprised at the offer. He automatically accepted it, of course, accrediting it to his hard work and Aoi’s teaching. DaeHyun always wanted to visit the palace and now he was going to visit it on a regular basis. [break][break]
When Aoi had told him that they were going to meet his new client on their own personal time he was slightly confused. They weren’t going to be paid for this little venture and yet they were seeing a client. He thought it quite strange, but he was never one to question Aoi – he trusted him completely. While he would have rather swam here into the Imperial City his tail hadn’t grown back yet completely, so he was forced to use the only other mode of transportation to him – walking. There was a beautiful breeze today, ruffling into his hair.
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Normally Aoi would have been right beside him, but when they had set off together Aoi told him to go on ahead, because he’d had some unfinished business he didn’t to tend to. Aoi promised DaeHyun that he would be right behind him. Apparently, their meeting location was an extravagant fountain near the palace. As to what his new client looked like he had no clue. All he knew was that they were meeting at the fountain, everything else he had left to Aoi. A decision he was now slightly regretting. [break][break]
Clearing his throat DaeHyun went up to the fountain, sitting himself down on the thick edge, his eyes watching the way the water danced. Almost embarrassingly a gust of wind blew a thin spray of water his way from the fountain, his clothes becoming slightly damp. Letting out an exasperated noise he jumped to his feet, patting himself – yeah, as if that would somehow automatically dry his clothing. How embarrassing, going to meet someone from the Imperial Palace and he was in damp clothing. Way to make a first impression. He could hear Aoi scolding him now.
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Song Jae-ha
Merfolk
Male
Bisexual
Sexy, free & single
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Post by Song Jae-ha on Jun 7, 2018 18:28:46 GMT
ae-ha was waiting for Aoi by the fountain. Eager to see his friend and meet a new one, he had skipped out of the palace as soon as he had finished his duties. He hadn't dressed particularly for the occasion but he had managed to quickly brush his hair and put in some insoles before he left.
Up until then everything was okay.
Knowing he would be early, he had brought a book along to entertain himself. He sat himself on a bench facing the fountain and had read about a sentence of the first page, before a young man had arrived. He was not from around these parts. Jae-ha was certain of this. He would have remembered a face like that.
He had tried to carry on with his book. But every few seconds he caught himself catching glimpses at the stranger. He must be expecting one of the young nobles at the palace. He could imagine all the excited whispers and looks that the man was receiving from the serving maids gathered at the windows. Jae-ha would have probably gone to join them if he wasn't waiting for Aoi to show up any minute.
He didn't even realise he had been gawking for so long until he also panicked when the water splashed onto the young man.
Was it too dangerous for him to get involved?
The man needed some help... and Jae-ha was only ever too happy to offer his services when they were needed. It was his profession to serve after all.
He approached the stranger, a lot shyer than was characteristic for the merfolk. "I-uh don't mean to intrude; but um." The damp clothing was not helping him focus.... "ah. yes. if you need new clothes, there's a few shops that sell some nice things just over there." he pointed vaguely to his left as he tried to calm his thoughts.
"Do you need to change now? Otherwise we could just dry it in the sun?" He said- before even realising what words were coming out of his mouth. He internally screamed.
He should stop right now. Before he really embarrassed himself. He didn't know if wanted Aoi to hurry up to save him from himself or to come later than expected so he didn't have to see this.
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Post by Byun DaeHyun on Jun 7, 2018 20:15:25 GMT
[Googlefont=Raleway] [nospaces] [attr="class","dorado2"] [attr="class","doradoleft"] [attr="class",""] [attr="class","doradolyrics"]Into the light that spreads out before us, Toward the future that no one knows of, This walk will be a legend in the Days to come, the el dorado. [attr="class","doradoline"] [attr="class","doradonotes"] He gets pretty intense with the flirting and teasing <_< sorry
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When the young man came to his aid he was a bit relieved, however he was still embarrassed. Hopefully no one in the palace had seen him be so clumsy. DaeHyun raised his head up and glanced to the windows, seeing a few figures standing there, seemingly looking in this direction. GREAT …great… he sighed. Everyone now thought he was a clutz. No one would every come to the House asking for him again. His reputation and now been ruined before it even really began. While his mind was swirling he looked calm and collected on the outside, that soft expression still on his face as he turned to look at the boy who had come to his aid. [break][break] A grin spread across his lips at his select choice of words. Obviously, he had meant to say something else, but far be it from DaeHyun to skip a perfect opportunity to capitalize on something like that. “So…should I just remove my clothes now, then? So they can dry in the sun?” That grin turned quite sly as he studied the boy’s face, wondering how he’d react. “I’d rather not stay in damp clothes while I’m waiting for my friend to show. So…the store seems like the best option, hnn?” While he wanted to reach out and touch the boy, he kept himself from doing so. He was a natural born flirt, yet he felt with someone from the Imperial Palace, he should most likely keep his hands to himself for right now. [break][break] “Unless, you’d rather I remove my clothes…” His voice was a quiet, sultry purr, and while he wasn’t going to touch the boy, he did get incredibly close to the young one before he backed away with a light smile. “I’ve …never been here before so close to the palace. Would you mind showing me the best place to purchase something?” His head tilted slightly to the side, studying the boy closely. A merfolk, just like him and Aoi. “Maybe you could even help me pick out the outfit, if you have the time, of course~”
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Song Jae-ha
Merfolk
Male
Bisexual
Sexy, free & single
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Post by Song Jae-ha on Jun 8, 2018 18:52:19 GMT
OW his eyes were refusing to look away from his feet, convinced that he could hide his flustered expression. Stay calm. Stay cool~ Jae-ha repeated over and over in his mind. Jae-ha wasn't the type to shy away from others like this. He could function like a (semi)functional person most of the time. He stole a glance up as he mentioned the surrounding shops- only to then suddenly find the man close up in his face.
His voice. His skin. Every detail, even this close up seemed perfect. And the dampness didn't seem to take away from any of these qualities. This man was reaching Aoi-levels of perfection in terms of looks. He didn't need to think hard to remember, but it had certainly been when he had first met Aoi that as awestruck by someone's appearance alone as he was now.
Jae-ha quickly stumbled back as he was suddenly aware of how close the beautiful stranger was, almost falling into the fountain himself if it weren't for the thick ledge which he now found himself sat on. He used his hands to keep himself balanced. Was it just him or was it getting very warm out under the sun? His cheeks seemed to be burning...
Jae-ha closed his eyes. He could recommend a few stores for him- it didn't seem like money would be an issue so the prettier, the better. "You can take them off if you want, I don't really mind."
Oops. He didn't think that was the shop he was supposed to recommend-
"Or actually, if you don't mind spending a bit more then Panaar's sells some nice clothes brought all the way from Chanda. Akihiko's also sells some elegant but simple pieces- a lot of the governors and nobles go there too." He added a little more, casually- completely wiping the first words that came out of his mouth from memory. Eventually he would be able to converse normally.
"Oh yeah- but uh... I'm waiting for a friend. He should be here any moment... so I don't know if I can go too far... He might get worried?" Jae-ha looked around for Aoi but still saw no sign of the mermaid... He could help pick out one or two outfits perhaps? Aoi might be impressed that he was being asked for fashion advice?
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Post by Byun DaeHyun on Jun 8, 2018 19:20:24 GMT
[Googlefont=Raleway] [nospaces] [attr="class","dorado2"] [attr="class","doradoleft"] [attr="class",""] [attr="class","doradolyrics"]Into the light that spreads out before us, Toward the future that no one knows of, This walk will be a legend in the Days to come, the el dorado. [attr="class","doradoline"] [attr="class","doradonotes"] I fail, sorry, LOL. The post had basically been done right after you left for dinner XDD
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When this stranger seemed so ….eager…. to play along with him he couldn’t help being egged on. If this one was a client of his he would already be clinging to his side whispering sweet nothings in his ear, maybe even giving a few tender nibbles to his skin Ah …the possibilities… DaeHyun grinned wickedly wondering if he even might be able to lure him in, make him want to spend more time with him and then right at the end of their conversation mention where he worked. After all DaeHyun was a new companion, he needed to get his client base up. Aoi was helping him with that by referring a new client to him, but DaeHyun did have some tastes in his life that were a bit expensive. [break][break]
The mer seemed to change subject back to the shops and as the little creature seemed to retreat towards the fountain DaeHyun wondered if it was because he was uncomfortable. It was never his intention to make someone uncomfortable while he flirted. He wanted them to feel desired, to feel good about themselves. After he’d retreated to the fountain he couldn’t help but notice the way the mist from the fountain made the mer’s skin look. Water did wonders for their kind and he couldn’t miss the opportunity to flatter him. “You look gorgeous, by the way…..has anyone told you that today?” DaeHyun’s voice was a silken purr, his hand reaching out to lightly brush away a beaded drop of mist that had collected on Jae-Ha’s cheek. [break][break]
While he wanted to continue to dote on his current ‘target’ the talk of clothing completely derailed him. Clothing was one of his guilty pleasures and since he worked at the House he was given a second stipend for just clothing. He needed to update his wardrobe. “It’s a shame ….if we both weren’t waiting for someone we could go shopping together.” DaeHyun paused for a moment, wondering vaguely about what they both were waiting for. The other’s in this area had come and went, and it seemed the two of them were the only constant fixtures at the fountain. “Tell me ….your friend you are waiting for – would you mind telling me their name? Wouldn’t it be such a fate if we were waiting for the same person?” Was this gorgeous little thing his actual new client? DaeHyun couldn’t think of anything better than that. The fun he could have was boundless ….AND he would be getting paid for it.
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Mizushima Aoi
Merfolk
Genderqueer
Pansexual
Married
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Jun 10, 2018 18:00:04 GMT
Post by Mizushima Aoi on Jun 10, 2018 18:00:04 GMT
LOOKS ATTRACT - AND DISTURB -
THE SUPERFICIAL PEOPLE
Aoi was late, he knew he was late, but in his defence, it was either be a little late now or face the full wrath of his family later on and, quite frankly, a disappointed Takumi was not something to ever be taken lightly.
Honestly, it wasn’t as though he’d planned to be late; he’d been dressed and ready to go at least half an hour before they’d been due to leave and he’d left the lodgings (Daehyun at his side) with several minutes to spare! It was just that, about half-way into their leisurely stroll towards the palace, he’d been struck with a pang of horror so intense and so terrible he was surprised he hadn’t fainted right on the spot. The knapsack! The all-important knapsack! The knapsack so painstakingly put together by Takumi and his sisters and handed over to Aoi with threats of bodily harm should it fail to reach its intended destination... The knapsack which was currently sitting happily on his desk in the inn and which was most definitely not making its way towards Jaeha, the person for whom it was made. Shi-
For a second, Aoi had thought about leaving it there, about continuing on his way and then delivering it some other day.
Then the voice inside his head, the one which sounded exactly like his husband, had asked, very softly, very gently, if that was what he was really going to do. It hadn’t sounded judgemental (it never did) but it had been enough to make Aoi want to about-face right there and then and high tail it back to his rooms to collect the parcel….. Which was how he ended up here, several minutes late to the meeting he’d set up, knapsack clutched tightly to his chest, worrying about what he was going to find when he got there. Yes, he’d sent Daehyun off ahead when he’d realised he needed to go back to the inn (mainly to save face but also so as to ensure that Jae didn’t get left to his own devices for too long) but he’d soon realised that he hadn’t given his student a name or even told him who to look out for…. He could only hope that the two were at least in the same place and that neither of them had managed to get into trouble whilst they waited for him to arrive.
Just as he was beginning to get a little winded (he was fit but speed-walking through a city was not something he’d ever trained for) Aoi saw the fountain they’d agreed to meet at rising into view. Breathing a sigh of relief he slowed his pace a little, taking a moment to straighten out his tunic and brush back his hair, before straightening his back and sweeping into the courtyard with his head held high, trying his best to look as though he hadn’t at all been late and that he’d arrived exactly when he’d meant to.
A quick glance around the courtyard just to check that neither of his charges had managed to set something on fire or get arrested.
A pair by the fountain caught his eye and Aoi squinted at them for a second before realising why they both looked so familiar – it seemed Jaeha and Daehyun had (somehow) managed to find each other after all and, by the looks of it, were already deep in conversation.
Smiling, Aoi wasted no time in making his way over to them.
“Good! I see you two have met already! I have to say I’m surprised, I thought you’d both end up missing each other but it seems I was worried for nothing. I’m sorry I’m so late, by the way, I had some urgent business to attend to and it couldn’t wait.” He clutched the knapsack a little tighter as he spoke. “Anyway it’s done now an– Daehyun why are you so damp?”
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Song Jae-ha
Merfolk
Male
Bisexual
Sexy, free & single
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Post by Song Jae-ha on Jun 19, 2018 7:52:55 GMT
ODAY? Had anyone ever told him he was handsome in this last year? Had they ever? "Umm..." It was Jae-ha's job only to be invisible to the rest of the people in the room- which meant he had to avoid being so ugly that it wasn't a distraction. Which he had only recently accomplished with Aoi's expertise in beauty and fashion. "I don't think anyone said so but uh-thank you. I'm um sure you hear you're gorgeous all the time but well-uh yes. You are just th- that.."
He flushed a bright pink colour (on top of his already red face he must have looked like a veritable tomato by now) as the fallen angel brought a hand to his face. Jae-ha held the angel's hand- in a gesture that was half trying to suss whether this was all real and simultaneously desperately wanting him to stay a little longer.. It was cringe-worthy and probably a step too far for the stranger but he thought he might as well go for it. After consideration, Jae-ha concluded that there was no possible way this was all real and he was expecting to wake up any minute now back on his bench looking across at the slightly damp heart-throb by the fountain with one of the palace ladies on his shoulder.
Were we waiting for the same person? No... Surely not...
"Do you think so?" Jae-ha's eyes and mouth started to widen in excitement (an insignificant part of him was slightly embarrassed that he had acted like this in front of Aoi's friend). "Are you maybe waiting for-"
"Aoi!" Jae-ha got up to go and hug the merman as he arrived, coming in from the side to avoid squishing the box he was holding. He stayed glued to Aoi as he apologised. But all that caught Jae-ha's attention was that this was the Daehyun he had heard about. And this was the Daehyun who would be there when Aoi couldn't.
"So this is Daehyun?" Jae-ha repeated, need the confirmation from Aoi one more time. "As in Daehyun your friend and apprentice who agreed to see me? That Daehyun?"
"Ooh and are those from Takumi?" He said, now getting a closer look at what Aoi was holding so tightly. tag(s): Mizushima Aoi Byun DaeHyun Words: 385 ━ notes: Sorry it took so long and it's still not great but I hope you can work with it
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