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jigokulogs2022-07-25 01:11 am
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JULY MINI-EVENT
soo won
blood rain and drowning sucked, pulling flowers out of his skin blowed, but this? this is something else entirely. he has never been a people person, and now they're telling him he has to learn to appeal to them? make them want his company? the hyena-like laughs in the back of his head have only barely ceased since, and it's likely it'll return with a vengeance.
the familiar face he's stuck with should, technically, make it easier...but that's asking a bit too much now, isn't it.
dosei is instead glaring daggers straight at the other as he slumps in his chair, nearly rumpling the new clothes they forced him, and aggressively taps out a meagre message before practically shoving it in soo won's face. ]
this is the dumbest shit ever
[ seduction is definitely not his strong point. ]
sorry I'm late
He offered Dosei a sympathetic smile as he considered how to answer him. He had always been a people person so it was a little difficult to relate to Dosei's frustration.]
It may seem that way but you would be surprised at how much your world opens up with a friendly face.
shylock
he'd love if they would, because it'd mean he wouldn't have to put up with this anymore. he could go home, throw some sharp objects at targets and/or perhaps people, or otherwise do something actually worthwhile with his time. instead, he's still here, shuffled off again to someone else in another attempt to make him more...personable. whatever that means. it doesn't stop him from crossing his legs and attempting to light the other man on fire with his eyes alone amidst the tapping of his fingers on glass, for the simple crime of being saddled with his tiny aggravated ass.
this is another face he recognizes, too, for more reasons than one to boot. it doesn't mean he likes this anymore than he did, but certainly as a so-called trustworthy individual he might actually have some mercy on him?
( famous last words. ) ]
can i go home yet
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well, that's fine. shylock has certainly worked with far worse, and he has a stellar record when it comes to dealing with belligerent guys like him. somehow he'd convinced the guy to wear a maid outfit too for this occasion, but not without a lot of proverbial biting and scratching and whining.
but see? doesn't he look much more personable already? it makes shylock smile. ]
We're just getting started. Don't give up just yet -- unless you think that because you cannot speak, you don't find yourself desirable to anyone?
[ already with the hard-hitting questions, huh. ]
np!
soo won's attempts are unfortunately met with a further souring of his features, a noise like an aggravated huff escaping. friendly is not in his vocabulary, and it really shows. ]
why is that my problem
im not out to impress people
[ if they can't handle him at his worst then don't bother because he's always awful, or so they say. ]
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something about that smile is not reassuring, all things considering. if he could properly bite someone, god knows he might have done so by now already. he sinks himself further in his seat, tugging at his collar as he resists the urge to get himself in trouble by up and straight absconding.
luckily, all thoughts of that go out the window when shylock speaks some more, shock slapping over his face faster than he can blink. there's a moment of silent, before he fumbles and nearly drops his phone, bewilderment clear as he attempts to right himself and type properly. ]
what
no
[ what kind of person do you take him for. ]
why would that matter
better yet why would i care
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shylock continues to smile his usual as dosei fumbles with his phone, tilting his head as he reads the message. ]
Then you should have no problem in staying aboard, yes? You don't need to speak in order to draw other people in. In fact, it may as well be a blessing in disguise. There are certain people who are rather be off staying quite as opposed to speaking far too much.
[ sighs... ]
Here's one. I shall teach you how to cast a smoldering gaze. I'm sure you can pull it off with your eyes.
[ he believes in dosei, ok! they'll work on getting rid of the eyebags later on, though. but for now, he feels like the younger boy might be able to do just that with his deadpan stare -- he just needs to make it sexy. ]
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this is absolutely not the way he saw this going, and his eye starts twitching at the other man's suggestion. sure, other people may like his silence, but he really doesn't- not exactly sure that's a quality he wants people to enjoy about him. ]
they should be paying me for this
[ besides, who says he needs to learn to draw people in? besides the instructors. and tenkohime. and most people who know he has the social skills of a temperamental 4-year-old, but don't tell him that. ]
smoldering what
[ judging by the mildly disgusted look on his face, that doesn't particularly thrill him either- but the split second of sharp feminine laughter that breaks the space between them for a second and then disappears might also be the source. dosei himself wraps his finger around a lock of curly blue and gives it a sharp yank in retribution. who fucking asked for her opinion, anyway. ]
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Seems we have a visitor. Let's do our best to impress them, hm?
And yes, you heard right. A smoldering gaze can be pulled off without words, and with minimal effort so long as you put enough practice in. To pull it off, you start with your usual deadpan stare, then slightly squint your eyes as you give off the impression of looking down on somebody...
[ like so. it's almost kind of eerie how easily shylock pulls it off, honestly, but this is why they're here. ]
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dosei gives his head a shake at the 'impress them' comment, rolling his eyes. he could care less whether or not she's having a good time, thank you very much, although the deflated huff he gives shows he's...probably listening to this explanation.
probably.
and...yeah, it is kind of scary how natural that looks on a guy who's almost always smiling. dosei is taken aback for a hot minute, before he shakes it off- it cannot be that easy. but looking down on people isn't exactly a difficult feat for him, so he might as well. since it's what the other man wants, dosei opts to do his best to mimic the look.
it comes off almost too easily, considering how resting bitch face is his general expression to begin with. it's almost insulting. ]
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he doesn't clap, in case that discourages dosei. instead he smiles and nods in approval. ]
Yes, just like that. You're quite the natural, so if you can put in more practice in front of the mirror everyday, you'll be able to master the look in no time.
[ small steps! they have all the time in the world, after all. ]
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he...doesn't really feel like he's doing too much of anything different, considering his natural state of being...is it really that easy? well, it's better than attempting to type something cringy. he's bad at covering up his expressions enough, it'd be hard for him to type anything that isn't rude.
still...being complimented is...ok. it doesn't irritate him as much as it should, and for a moment he goes quiet, before he shifts awkwardly with a huff. ]
everyday
for real
[ it doesn't thrill him, and he's definitely getting laughed at, but at least it's easy enough. ]
is just looking at people going to pass whatever this is
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Well, it doesn't have to be every single day. Whenever you feel confident enough to face the mirror and do all sorts of faces until you pull it off with ease is more than fine.
[ it may seem like he's pressuring dosei, but... he's truly not. if the younger man doesn't want to do it in the end, it's fine. but the fact that he still hasn't made the move to get up and leave is testament enough that he's willing to give this a shot, even if he's not the most enthusiastic about it.
and for shylock, that's more than enough. ]
For some people, yes. You have no idea how rugged looks like yours can be a hit for certain ladies. [ you know the type. ] But you'll have to be proactive in order to stand out, even for a little while. Can you do that?
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sure, looking in the mirror irritates him a little, but at least he doesn't hate it as much as he used to. he has inherent desire to look more desirable to people, but despite everything, it'll probably work out better for him if he actually does it rather than throw the idea in the trash.
...doesn't help that the boss lady is far more tolerable, and so he isn't necessarily willing to want to spit on her orders quite yet.
that being said, he still does offer a look of disbelief at that. what...kind of certain ladies are those... ]
dunno if i believe that
[ proactive...putting effort into work. it looks like it almost physically pains him, but after a moment of struggling he finally lets his shoulders sag. ]
ya alright
i guess
they better be paying me for this
the snail returns!
Soo Won's smile became slightly strained at that. Miyako, that's not helpful and he tried to distract from her music with a curious hum of his own as he contemplated Dosei's message.]
Well, it's not a problem as much as an opportunity to connect with others. Which in my experience, enriches your life.
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If you do your very best, you'll certainly be paid handsomely. I believe you can do it.
[ he sounds very sincere here, okay ]
Now, then. Are there other things you'd like to learn about? How about making cocktails?
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money...money sounds nice. he's admittedly not a very good actor, always used to wearing his emotions 24/7, but there's a first time for everything, he supposes. how well that will turn out, that's a problem for everyone in the future.
part of him is relieved the flirting part is over, but the suggestion makes his eyebrow raise. ]
whats the point in that
[ shylock this man has never been in a kitchen or behind a bar in his life. he has never made a Got Damn Thing. ]
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( won't stop him from getting pissed off, though. )
the answer is...unimpressive, at least to him. it shows on his face, the cluck of his tongue in lieu of anything else. ]
my life is great without more annoying people in it thanks
[ he's still choking down the concept of friends, soo-won. give him some time. he'll learn eventually. ]
pretty sure we're just here bc people are horny anyway
[ he...didn't have to say it but you know. it's fine. ]
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You did like the selection of drinks I made you taste, didn't you? Don't worry, we won't start you off with complicated recipes.
[ he's chinhandsing. he's batting his eyes at dosei. he's truly unstoppable. ]
How does a pina colada sound?
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dosei squints in obvious displeasure at that, fairly unimpressed by shylock's attempts to appeal to him. you can bat those pretty eyes all you want, he isn't easily seduced.
( he is intrigued none the less, but not because of that. )
a few moments pass as he seemingly debates over it internally, before he finally looks back up. ]
if it gets tedious i'm ditching
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[ simple as that. but dosei seems interested in it nonetheless, so perhaps this session will go smoothly as planned. ]
But I am certain that you'll enjoy it nonetheless. Who knows, we might even experiment until we find the drink that you'll like enough to be your favorite. Are you eager to find out?
[ say yes, say yes! or nod, at least. but really though, if he's just not that interested, it's fine. no pressure at all. ]
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dosei gives a noncommittal shrug, like the thought doesn't interest him at all, but the truth is he's been sitting here in this fucking outfit for how long now? and frankly, he could do with some sugar and syrup. the alcohol is just an afterthought to the important things in life. ]
yah sure
fine
as long as it doesnt take forever ill do it
[ he's getting twitchy, really. the man can only sit still for so long, and listening to explanations while doing so only makes it worse. he's never been good with patience. ]