Downtown

@ʥ Changmin It has been exactly two months since that faithful night... the entirety of the situation that premised ugly feelings within younjung as the elf carried herself as proud and rigid as can be. With her head held high and her shoulders tucked back in hopes of just ridding the pain and suffering that the man whom she still doesn't know of up until today ruined her beyond words. She still has some dull, faint marks marring her supple skin, the milky white of her being scattered with bruises here and there — a painful reminder that if she somehow didn't leave that burning cabin and Melanie finding her— she'd be long gone. Dead.

The stupid man didn't know? Or did he not think about it before doing it — fire and fire? She would just draw energy from the flames up the entire cabin that she was trapped in and that she did indeed, the fire energy drawing deep within her entire being and enveloping her as she rose from the ashes just like that of a Phoenix. Yet the soot on her skin and battered lashes and slashes were proof to show just how ed up she was in reality. The man did a number to her and while she didn't get to see his features too well, she remembered some distinctive traits about him, especially that sick, void of a voice.

Maybe if she saw a flash of his visage, she can tell. Who knows— today, however, she was downtown in hopes of exploring some more and getting some necessities for herself. As she walks the streets while glancing around, her eyes managed to capture someone in her peripheral vision, but no— can't be can it? She must be seeing things. Right when she was just starting to heal, she could've sworn she saw that sicko who had her locked up in the cabin for days and tortured her until she was barely alive.

"Could it be...." She mumbles as the elf starts trekking over on nimble feet, trying her best to not draw too much attention to herself in the process. Wanting to scope out the man and know for sure, if it's really him or someone eerily similar.

@Ӂ Wang Yiren Anguish, the pain and suffering of what happened never once crossed the heiress's mind, how could it? Maybe she was too naive to think that she was finally safe, on an unknown island with people who were possibly minding their own business, save for the creatures she crossed and got on their wrong sides - not something she wished to think about. The idea of having another creature doing her something that happened in her recent past causes the girl to shudder. A deep sense of dread and cold washed over her veins, freezing the crimson bubbling in her veins as hushed voices were thrumming around and about. Yoojung can barely open her eyes, filled with a nasty-tasting piece of cloth, her breath coming out in rapid succession even if she tries to remain as awake as possible.

Of course, it's difficult, being drugged up and knocked out, at least she assumes it's her being drugged and held captive, no? There was a small vial and the man slapped her harshly across her face, marking her alabaster flesh and splitting her lip open as crimson pooled out against her flesh, the taste of iron prominent on her tastebuds making her nauseous as she tried to take in deep breaths. But not for hell, the woman could open her eyes and look at what's going on, who are the faces of the hushed voices.

Time seems to pass by too slowly for her, drowsy and woozy, her head feeling full, seamless thoughts flooding her mind as she thinks about her dead foster mom, the woman's wicked son, and daughter - the money-hungry in-laws and even her grandchildren who were waiting for the woman's death and finally getting just that. The vile thoughts flooding her mind bring about faces she wished to never see when she's this close to dying - or so she assumes what would be happening. However, the woman feels the vehicle coming to a pause, two men? Or maybe three? She's unsure how many voices she's hearing and the buzzing thrum in her ears ring too hard! Causing her eardrum to throb with the feeling of combusting.

"Get her out! Now! Let that deal with her, this isn't our fault! She wants her money...." Yoojung knocks out yet again, too weak-minded for whatever drug that amped up her entire being, sluggishly, she's finally on the cold, hard floor, a woman's voice comes to play in her ear, causing the woman's head to slump forward more and a pathetic groan is released, gagged up, arms tied up behind her back, her shoulders about ready to pop! Her joints feel rusty from not using them for quite some time. How long has it been? How long has she been captured? Nowhere to go? Nowhere to run - no one to help her, the woman's voice sounds oddly familiar but the drugged-up Yoojung cannot place it not for the hell of her jumbled brain's effort.

"H-he..." She tries all how to whimper out a "help me," but nothing comes out as her head slumps forward and her body follows, her frame crashing down against the floor as if sensing maybe she's a bit safer - her body relaxing a little compared to remaining on high alert surrounded by males. That's a scary thought and she would never be comfortable being unalerted. Her brain dissipates, melting into her head and throwing her entire being into nirvana, without another thought or care as to who, or what would be handling her, hoping that a woman cannot be as scary as a man - or so she can only hope.

Naive human thoughts, indeed...

@ᾟ Kim Yoojung {} alright fk the fancy font, i tried ^^; The note says:

You want your payment? You better earn it. Make sure the heiress survives, or it's your neck on the line.

@ᾟ Kim Yoojung Yiren found herself in a rather odd situation: standing in her back room, whispering plots with three men she just met earlier that day. They had noisily come in demanding a knock-out drug for some money-making scheme of theirs. And, of course, if she was going to risk her innocence, she might as well be compensated for it. "So, are we agreed on my payment?"

Crossing his arms, one of the guys grumbled indignantly, "For someone who's not doing any of the heavy lifting, you're sure demanding a lot." With no hesitation, the female quickly gestured for them to leave the store. "Go kidnap your heiress without my help then." A few glances were exchanged, but ultimately the others gave in without much more of a fuss. "Ugh, fine fine. Let's just give it to her. There's no use in arguing."

"That's better. Now," Yiren dangled a small vial in front of the men's eyes. "I'll provide you with a tranquilizing drug, but you have to use it carefully! There's enough in here to knock out a horse." Pursing her lips a bit, she couldn't believe she was entrusting these people who she *just* met today with this crucial matter. "It's also a hallucinogen and has a bunch of other nasty side effects. Use it sparingly alright? Sparingly!"

Upon hearing verbal agreement, Yiren finally handed over the requested drug. "Glad to be doing business with you, gentlemen. I expect my payment on my doorstep by the end of next week."

「 • • • 」

A week later, there was a knock on Yiren's back door. With a sense of giddiness, she swung open the door expecting a nicely wrapped package of money– only to be met with a living human being. Well, living was an overstatement as the female was hunched over and barely breathing. 'You've got to be kidding me.' And along with her surprise guest came a note:

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'Those ing idiots. They overdosed her. Exactly what I told them *not* to do. Now what in the world am I going to do with this girl?' Crouching down beside the body, Yiren swept her long hair away from her face. She instantly froze. Rather than an unfamiliar face, it was one she was acquainted with. 'Yoojung?! Yoojung is the heiress? What the actual fu– Alright, alright. Calm down. Let's get her inside first.'

@ϗ Song Kang 'there is a beautiful thing inside of you that is thousands of years old. too old to be captured in poems, too old to be loved by everyone, but loved so deeply by a chosen few...'

fireflies and rainbow delights cross over the horizons in the young human's mind, eyes skimming the streets as hurriedly her feet take her from one corner to the other. yoojung clearly is LOST. she feels that panicking sense of dread hitting her full-force in her stomach, a soft "oof," emits as she whimpers out in dismay. in an unknown island, roaming with dangerous humans and supernatural creatures of all kinds? maybe even worse than... even worse than 'him.' the thought of the mysterious mind comes back all over again, dark, brooding eyes, pretty pink couplets parting but then that sharp gaze soon turns into a tinted crimson as his onyx orbs flood with the sign of 'blood' her own mirroring the widening of his gaze as she's thrown into the neverending shadows. screams that fell from her lips bounce off the walls around her, succumbing her very being into full-fledged darkness. never before did yoojung think that her one, true love could hurt her this way. the mere thought of it has her body shaking, arms coming up as a way of protecting herself in a little hug to her frame from shuddering too much and causing straying eyes to pry where they shouldn't.

a body bumps into her, causing her to emit a soft shriek, her cheeks flooded in pink hue because of the way she's acting, jumpy jumpy, the entire time while walking downtown - so she presumes. looking at all the shops nearby, people flocking around here and there, it's buzzing with excitement! and yet, yoojung cannot seem to solely, sit back and relax, and enjoy herself to the fullest. she wanted to take a walk, get out of the stuffy lounge room she's always holed up in, reading a book or checking numerous emails that are work-related. she wanted to simply come out, have a drink or two, and wander her way back to her sanctuary, but instead, she's met with tragic disappointment in the form of losing herself in the process. a long, billowing sigh emits past her rosy brims as she finally turns around and she's about to head the other way when all she feels is her nose aching to the point of her wondering if it's broken?!

smacked right against something--- no? someone firm? she feels the pain shooting up her nostrils and into the bone of her nasal cavity, her pearly whites bit into the softness of her gum and her lips quiver as her eyes water drastically, even pooling against the rim of her under her eyelid, causing the clear droplets to trickle down on both her cheeks as a soft curse emits. ", why?" whining under her breath, a dainty hand comes up to cradle her poor nose, feeling to see if it's really broken or just bumped into quite harshly by the man made of steel it seems. how humorous if she wasn't dying in severe pain from the impact, hooded, tear-streaked orbs finally blink up slowly to catch a glance of *who* the firm torso belongs to. her body quivering upon noting the face, that same very face, exact facial features to the point where she felt intoxicated and dizzy - funny that she didn't have a single drop of alcohol sadly. she cannot forget him it seems, haunting her every waking minute, every dream that she has, causing her to writhe in agony and squirm, clutching her cotton sheets and wailing out in dismay at being shoved back into that pit of darkness once again - shadows shrouding and swallowing her petite frame in as she screams for help, for HIM, for mercy. "Kang!" Her dream's voice echoes in her mind and she jerks back as if being touched by something burning hot.

"k-kang?" a single breath, facial features contorting to pain and misery she feels upon spotting him and her eyes look at him from head to toe, wondering... *is he real? how could it be? what is he?*, "you're... this is a dream right?" her voice quakes and she hates herself even more for not standing her ground and putting this in his place. however, the shuddering of her heart throbbing mercilessly in her chest, is all the answer she needs to know, 'that love, is still there, undying, buried, but ever so much present.'

her look: https://64.media.tumblr.com/55b2824f3c1ca959f9cc0739a114c5de/6e78072a63fb2507-0c/s1280x1920/0c91e6b21b9ff1089729352b51401b06b6229f85.jpg

@ϗ Hiyori *before you finished that speech about your first ride, the ride zoomed off as well as while they were checking our seat that wonderful safety procedure the ride was moving backwards slowly. Every cart was checked as we backed up and once you continue to talk, the ride took off and flew us forwards in such a rush. I chuckled and moved to rub your thigh and raised my arms and started screaming with excitement*

@ᾟ Wang Yibo hmm I know that but I am still excited for the ride
*smiles softly and nods my head as you ask if I was ready and I watch the workers doing the safety check and I hum holding the railing*
mhm ready for my first ride~

@ϗ Hiyori Rides on the teles are never the same. And its all lies. Most time they boost it for you to buy a ticket to come to their theme park and ride their rides. Riding is so much different. So much faster. In person. Its the wind in your hair. The bugs sometimes in your teeth. I look at you and shakes head* why would i be scared of a ride going something an hour? Just dont say i didnt warn you. *smiles at you and at the peck* ready?

@ᾟ Wang Yibo mhm my flames are blue~
*laughs softly at your joke and hums leaning against you as you move behind me as I watch the ride some more*
I will definitely show you my flames later, I think you will find them very interesting
*smiles wide in excitement as I watch the ride come to a stop and the people get off. I hum and hold your hand as we go to take our seat on the ride and I look around and leans up to gives your lips a soft kiss when asked if I was scared I just shook my head*
no I am excited, I have watched people do rides like this on tv... are you scared love?

@ϗ Hiyori *blinks at you* blue flame? *blinks looking at you* theres a blue flame that you have that i should know about? Sounds like a drink. What do you want to drink? A blue flame with a side of lava cake. *chuckles and holds you close standing behind you resting my chin to your shoulder* definitely have to show me that one. *hears you about the instrument and nods* of course youve told me about it. *the ride comes and with its hissing to release the pressure and stop. The safety components raised and the people removed themselves and walked off. Once they were fully out of the section they opened the gates for us. Lets you in and goes with you after. Sits and wait for others to load on as the people waited and began help checking every seat to make sure it was safely put down. This when they were done. A thumb raised to show an all clear. The the rider operator called all clear!!!
I looked at you* your not scared are you?

@ᾟ Wang Yibo () T.T Sorry i have been MIA ive been dying with classwork

hmm you knew about me knowing the guitar but I do know a few more
*hums and looks at you as you watch the ride and smiles softly as watches the ride with a small hum before looking back at you*
I still do not know what type of demon I am over the years I learned of so many demons and since I only have this form I would of believed I was a human if my powers didnt happen. I almost burnt a customer with my blue flames before and had to play it cook saying the candle fell
*laughs at the memory and leans into you as I wrap my arms around you*

@ϗ Hiyori i see. well im sure your going to figure them out. Im sure i can help you with it as well. *looks at you and then moves to lean on the railing and watch you from the side* so, do you know what type of demon you are? We can start with that. *looks at the ride that took off and already people were screaming before the ride even before it began.* well, we are up next. *says and moves to stand at the gate with you*

@ᾟ Wang Yibo () lol you're good ^,^ I'm guessing you're not as busy now?

*hums moving up with you as the line moves and smiles excitedly as the ride goes woth the people before us in it and hums at your question*
Hmm for the most part it was a lot of but when I would have to hide away and travel I would learn musical instruments... I attempted to pain but I didn't have the patience to sit still for that long
*laughs softly and thinks*
Since I woke up with no memories of my past I was also trying to figure out what all powers I had and what type of demon I was, so that was pretty fun

@ϗ Hiyori []i didn't even see this. i've been busy all day

*once we were closer to the ride, i look at the ride that had just taken off. we were still a bit away from the ride, but we were way closer and within a few more people to go, we would be up next. Now on some things, we were going to be coming up closer then we were about a bit ago* so, tell me, do you do any hobbies? was not the only thing you would do was it?

@ᾟ Wang Yibo hmm I want a sibling it seems kinda fun and not so lonely
*says and smiles leaning up to peck your lips again and listens to you telling me what you study and do as I tilt my head slightly to the side*
wow I have a smart lover~
*nods my head and smiles wide as I hum and turns back around and leans against you once again*
Im not even sure why I started wearing pink but it just became my color scheme that goes well with me

@ϗ Hiyori well, heh it's already been established. I have tried and so have he to try to kill me. But it's love that we haven't. As far as I know. *ask the questions about what i like doing and about my reading and study* well. i study a bit about our species. about life, organisms. the world. healing. our powers. -i watch you and then i nod at your words of question about the color that i like and yes it was because of you- is it? good. because it's true

@ᾟ Wang Yibo hmm dont kill your family
*laughs softly and moves my hand up to run my fingers through your hair*
reading is a nice thing to do when its a rainy day... what do you study? I dont think I have ever asked you what kind of job you do either now that im thinking about it
*puffs my cheeks and blushes softly as you hold a strand of my hair and I look at you with a soft hum*
you like the color pink now because of me? T-that is actually really cute

@ϗ Hiyori hmmm fight. almost try to kill them. *looks at you and smiles* it's alright to have siblings. to have a big family is too. *looks down to you when you spoke about not having anything in mind of specifics that you wanted to know. and when you turned to hold your arms around me. I nodded* my hobbies, reading. studying. It's what i've always done till now. i don't think i've had a favorite color. but not until i met you. so i would say. *take hold of your hair* pink *leans head down to your neck leaning into to rest my head to your shoulder*

@ᾟ Wang Yibo oh really? I heard siblings fight a lot, I wonder what its like to have a sibling
*says softly and looks at you giving a small smile as lean up to kiss your chin softly and rubs your hands gently in mine*
im really excited to go on the ride
*hums at your question before turning around making sure I dont leave your hold and hugs your neck as I tilt my head in thought*
ah well I guess I dont have anything specific that I want to know... I guess favorite things to do, your hobbies hmm things like that

@ϗ Hiyori what's it like to have siblings. well it's not that bad. you know. looking out for one another is what we do. .*watches the line and moves forwards in that and nods* it's just the anticipation rose. It'll pass as soon as we get to the front and it's our turn to get there.*looks down to you when you said you wanted to know more about me* like what? ill see if i can answer it

@ᾟ Wang Yibo Oh I am an only child... what is it like having siblings?
*asked looking back at you slightly so I can see your face and hums moving every so often as the like move*
this line isnt very long but its taking forever
*says with a small pout and leans into you and holds your arms that are around my waist*
I want to know everything about you...

@ϗ Hiyori brothers. plural. yes I do, and one sister. We are a bunch and if you really know more, I could talk about myself and family that will go on for a while. But if you really want to know.. hmmm where do I begin? *looks around and then i look at the people that moved up and walked up with you careful not to hurt you as we walk. *takes a moment to think for a short moment before chuckling softly shaking my head lightly* there you go with your cute stutter. When you spoke about not knowing the ride, i shook my head* don't worry. Usually they have the name when we get to the ride area.

*looks down at you before moving to rest my head on your shoulder* what do you want to hear about?

@ᾟ Wang Yibo you have a brother? I didnt know that about you yibo, tell me more about yourself I am always excited to learn more facts about you
*blushes and nods my head as I kiss you back each time and hugs your side as we go wait in line*
I-I just head it was very romantic and a good date ride
*says and covers my face before looking around when you ask what right it is and hums*
ah I am not sure, the loops just looked fun to go on

@ϗ Hiyori ahhh i will take that into consideration. My brothers wife is the demon of all demons. i can let him stay with him for that being. I don't think i've ever been to hell to even send her there. She's my tiny demon and i'll teach her more and also work on training her better. forgive me i don't treat her like a servant. I don't see her in such way. I know she's demon but I still cherish her and i will let her understand humans, and demons. and other creatures.

*blinks when you spoke about the ferris wheel being romantic and then i smiled at you and pulled you close to me and then i kiss your head* you are getting some ideas, i think we should wait for that. I mean it should be dark soon~ so i mean lets walk around until we find something. *looks at you and moves to kiss you and then i look at the rollercoaster and then nods* of course. lets do that. *walks towards the line of the coaster and then looks at the line* hmmm It doesn't seem that long. we can wait. *moves to pull you in front me and goes behind you and holds you close* so, what name is this coaster? *looks for the name of it*

@ᾟ Wang Yibo ah is that so? well just be careful when they think they have leeway they will try and take over its just they way they are as little demons... just be sure to send her back to the demon world they can be sick being here to long
*hums and kisses your lips back and smiles softly*
ah the ferris wheel is more romantic and slow s-so I want to do that when it get darker
*blushes slightly and hums holding your hand pulling you to a rollercoaster*
lets do that one~?

@ϗ Hiyori I've been taking her out and about while you've been busy. I don't want her to be ignorant to the world. And don't know how to act when we go out. I've also fed her human food. I think it's alright. It's not the first time i've left her. But this will be the first time i've left her in such a big place. I think it will be alright. *looks at you and press a kiss to your lips* aren't you excited? this is the first time ive been out ever. Instead of studying so much. *nods* how about something chilling the ferris wheel?

@ᾟ Wang Yibo Its not good to let them roam free much when they arnt used to this world...
*watches you treat the gremlin like a child and hums softly as I just paces slightly as I fold my hands behind my back and looks around the park before glancing at you hearing your words*
Mhm lets go im excited for the date with just us two

@ϗ Hiyori Send. It... Back? You mean send her back? *looks back at her and thinks* do you wanna go home? Or shall you go play? And no sabotage. *i looked ay her and let her get down as she climbed out* now. When you get hungry. Come find me *gets down to her level* can you whistle? *gives a small whistle to show her. When i see her trying i helped her with her lips and surprisingly she caught it slightly. I smiled* good. Now go on. Ill call you when its time to eat. *she rushed off jumping and climbing* now im wondering if letting her go off on her own was the right thing to do. But i think its gonna be fine. She needs to explore and be out in the world. *i watched her until she was out of sight. *moves up to watch her leave out my sight and sighs* there she goes. *looks back at you* come on. Lets go on a ride

@ᾟ Wang Yibo awe well im excited to see the other places you have planed for our future dates~
*smiles and hums looking at Quibi and then back at you*
hmm you should probably send it back to the demon world so we can enjoy our date
*holds your hand and looks around and blushes slightly as I look down biting my bottom lip*
ah I never been to an amusement park before but they always seemed like so much fun... I do want to see the Ferris wheel when it gets darker... I-I heard it was a romantic date spot for lovers

@ϗ Hiyori *hears you and shakes head* no it's been fine. I've just been missing you so I've been planning things and places to go. So we are here. *place a hand to quibi's head and shakes head* thanks for not saying anything. *looks to you and then kiss the back of your hand and looks around* so, where do you want to go for first? I hope you like to ride. I want us to actually enjoy ourselves