─ meeting room 'josephine'

@♤ lee seungjoo ˡᵒʳᵉⁿ Yeosang's breath caught in his throat when Loren shifted his position from his usual slouching posture into something more confident and assured. It was in that moment that Yeosang felt as though he was suffocating, adam's apple bobbing as he struggled to catch his breath. It never happened often, the beginning's of a panic attack, but it was happening now in the worst possible moment. Turning his head to evade the others eyes, he closed his own and swallowed harshly counting down to one backwards from ten. Once he finished counting, he took his first shallow breath still refusing to look at Loren.
'God, he's going to think I'm a ing idiot.' Yeosang internally thought, a continuous stream of curses circling in his mind. He couldn't believe he sat there for a solid two minutes, refusing to answer, more like refusing to breathe because a man shifted. It was that shift though that solidified their differences. Yeosang could never relate to that confidence, or the relaxed nature of the other. He hated to admit it but he was insecure, unconfident, and most of all weak. He was always comparing himself to others, knowing that at most he was subpar, always good at things, but never good enough. Never enough for anything, anyone or even himself.
Yeosang was his own worst enemy, regardless of the fact that the man he claimed as his was sitting across from him. He saw it though, why Wooyoung liked Loren and not him. Loren was attractive, but most of all he didn't look unsure, he didn't look uneasy, he looked confident, easy going, relaxed but most of all, in control. It was wild, to think that someone could have control of anything. The only thing Yeosang ever felt like he had control of was his music, not the stuff he sang to, but what he wrote. That was his. Yeosang had always thought that Wooyoung was the most confident person he had ever met in his life, easily having been attracted to it like a bee to a flower trying to collect the sweet nectar that was offered in the form of Wooyoung's affection and friendship, which in turn made Yeosang more confident, but at the same time was almost like poison because when the nectar ran out, Yeosang felt like so much less than he was before they met. Looking at Loren, well, it felt like the man would never let anything destroy him like that. He felt bigger than life, and that terrified Yeosang, but it also made him angry. Yeosang wanted to throw something, hurt someone, but he also wanted to cry.
"I have a song in mind." He said, voice croaking a little before he cleared it, finally turning to look at Loren trying to dispell the slight glassiness of tears unbidden that had tried to form. "It's called 'I Would' It's a goodbye song, about a moment that changed their lives but wishing they could do it again, but knowing they can't. I want it to represent sorrow, heartbreak, regret, and yearning. It is bare bones right now, basically just been strumming a guitar to figure out the melody, I also have some lyrics already picked. I just thought you'd be the best choice to help me finish it." He said, his voice honestly filled with genuine hope of creating this beautiful masterpiece with Loren. "I could show you what I have so far, I recorded it. It's not as good as what it would be if I had my guitar, but it is what it is." He said with a light chuckle, his head tilted down in self-consciousness.

@☼ kang yeosang The room was quiet as Seungjoo sat in one of the mostly comfortable chairs, one of his legs crossed over the other and occupying a little more space than he should. Not that it mattered since he was the only one present. Hopefully not for long. He distracted himself by playing with one of the drumsticks left behind by someone, maybe Wonwoo, spinning it between his fingers as he glanced up at the clock. The minutes ticked by loudly through the large wall clock on the otherwise quiet room. It was a few minutes past the time he was given by his manager, but for once he'd been early, knowing who he'd been requested to help out. Although they had yet to properly met, Seungjoo was somewhat familiar with Yeosang. A little bit from seeing the other around or with Janus, but mostly from what he heard from Wooyoung who mentioned the other at least once every time they met. He couldn't lie that he'd been more than a little curious to meet the boy, so when his manager approached him about it, he'd been quick to agree. The other didn't take much longer and soon enough there was a knock on the door. Without moving from his place on the seat, he offered a word of consent, lifting his eyes to the doorframe as it was pushed open. As soon as the other walked in, Seungjoo offered him his usual lazy smile, which was quite the contrast to Yeosang's own tone and posture, which left the older one wondering if maybe he was shy or a little awkward? The other's gaze was directed elsewhere for a moment, but Seungjoo didn't bother masking it as his own eyes lingered a little on Yeosang's face, analyzing the other's expression.
"Yup, I was informed" He started simply as he readjusted his position, feeling a slight tension between the two but attributing it to this being their first time meeting each other. His own gaze remained on the other but he kept his own posture relaxed and confident "I am more than interested. You have anything in mind yet? Or anything you've been working on?" He went on, hoping to lighten the mood and get the other more comfortable.

@♤ lee seungjoo ˡᵒʳᵉⁿ ˡᵒʳᵉⁿ Frowning deeply he shook his head trying to bury the feelings deeper inside of him. He had asked around for the whereabouts of the last person he wanted to see because he knew that the moment he was face to face with him, well, that's when he was going to be confronted with the truth that he didn't even want to acknowledge. It hurt. Knowing that he couldn't be enough, that they were arguing more because Yeosang couldn't hold himself in check, because somehow he wanted to grasp something that never belonged with him. He could feel the line like a ing electric fence stinging him every time he was reminded of it. It was in the posts that he saw on social media, the flirting, the way Wooyoung was always smiling down at his phone like Yeosang was just part of the decor in the room, words falling on deaf ears. Wooyoung hadn't been noticing it, the distance, the way that Yeosang was becoming more scarce within the shared space of their dorm. He was busying himself, locked up in the recording studio to try and escape the other man who probably hadn't even noticed his absence. It was at the advice of a colleague who had listened to the songs produced by Yeosang that they suggested that he collaborate with another composer. He scoured the company records to find someone who would create something along his alley and the only one that came up filled his body with dread. Yet, there was something about the thought of being around the man who had the person he was in love with infatuated, that had him burning with creativity. He thrived on the pain, using it to create, to write, to fill the void that was building at a quickly increasing crescendo. He knocked on the door to the meeting room having contacted the manager of Royal Flush in the hopes of meeting with Lee Sungjoo, or Loren as he was known. He felt like his breath was stuck in his throat as he walked in after the other called for him to enter. The man was tall, lanky, and looked nothing like Yeosang. He had a quiet confidence that struck Yeosang and had his lips pursing as he studied the man.
"Hi, I'm Yeosang, I think that your manager probably told you about that. I wanted, well, would you be interested in co-producing and writing a song with me?" He questioned, voice borderline terse as he looked at the other man who was slouching into one of the chairs. He wasn't going to delude himself into believing that Wooyoung had talked about him with this man, he was quickly accepting that his role in Wooyoung's life was one of convenience, regardless of what he said about them being best friends. It felt shallow at this point, a lie that he came up with to hide the loneliness from when they were trainees. There was a lump forming in Yeosang's throat as he turned his head to look anywhere else in the room other than at Loren's face for a moment. It was hard facing this moment, this man. He had never hated someone he had never met before Loren, so he had no idea how he was supposed to act, but he was gripping onto anything to remain professional. Wooyoung felt like his life, but music was his world, it was the only thing he knew that could save him from the emptiness he was falling into so he clutched it to his soul like a lifeline. He was willing to throw his pride, his ego, and his heart out the window for music, he was willing to get on his knees and create something beautiful with this man, regardless of how much he lost of himself in the process.

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@☾ kim yongsun ˢᵒˡᵃʳ @☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ *While Yuqi was always one of the first people to want to hunker down and get to work, she couldn't get the interviewer's sharp words out of her head. Jessica's words still stung too, and while she tried to hide the red eyes, it was clear that she'd cried*
*Paris was sounding better and better the more she thought about it*
*She scoots up on her chair, wrapping her arms around her pulled up knees* I... Agreeee... *she draws out slowly, almost unsure herself*
I think we need this. Even if we don't realize it.
Paris is waiting for us.
*she nods, every sentence reaffirming her sentiments*

@☾ song yuqi @☾ kim yongsun ˢᵒˡᵃʳ @☾ hwang yeji .
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jennie had felt indifferent about the meeting, this having not been her first time getting scolded for the exact same reason. what are they going to do? fire her? as if.
but her fellow members her still upset about it and quite frankly that was not the vibes she wants right before her birthday trip so , she redirects the conversation back
listen. i say we finish in paris, we have our ideas. we can finalize and send them in but im ready for destressor
So? can we please go and talk about this later? we think better when we’re happy!

@☾ song yuqi @☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ @☾ hwang yeji //still strongly affected by the disastrous interview and the (very unfair) scolding afterwards, i do my best to focus, clear my head and listen to the playthroughs, nodding along/
We definitely can. We can pull whatever we decide.
//states firmly, setting my foot down and bringing out my old purple notebook/
In light of recent developments, we are no longer playing nice. Okay, I *strongly* second Hip, enough badmouthing us for every breath we take, it's time to talk back.
And as for me - i also have three suggestions, in order of... likeness there is: Paint Me, Rude Boy, and Starry Night [all mmm songs lmao].
Paint me is a very personal track, Hanbin and I have been working on it a while. Its basically a love letter to a loved one - I was thinking about you guys, my family, and well Minho too, while writing. And we can also say that it's for the fans as well.
Rude Boy started off as something completely different initially, but the coach i worked with [NPC until someone claims] had something else in mind and in the end we formulated it as a dialogue, and it's about a boy that is playing around, but this girl is being stupid with him.
And Starry Night... It's about a breakup, it's not mine, I don't really know who wrote it, but i liked it when I heard it, it's about spring and new beginnings, and basically if we don't do it now - we will have to leave it for next spring.
//grins//
But I'm not severely attached to it. Those are my suggestions in order of most to least, including my vote for Hip. So we gotta filter those and pick 2. Does anyone have any opinions, thoughts, critiques over this list?

*Yuqi hides her squealing laughter at Yongun's scandalous words behind both hands, both feet kicking up in embarrassment* Oh my godddd unnie...
That was too much! But yes~ we are trying to get you twenty-foine
*she's still trying to stifle giggles as they return to business, tucking hair behind her ears and placing her hands in her lap like a serious business woman would*
Oh, I absolutely love these, especially Crazy
Do you think we can pull off that concept?
*she tilts a doubtful look to both girls, really only seeing her own self doubt reflected back at her*

all your efforts are for nothing if no one is willing to show the birthday girl a good time
pouts a bit at her less than exciting life, stuffing the gifts back into their bags and giving the girls a hug afterwards
okay! okay!
track list time
i have a couple songs i'd to suggest , i have heard their demos and i think they fit us but theyre all different
so first
they've called it 4D (blackpinks dudududu lmao)
and then we have hip (mamamoo)
and last but certainly a fav for me crazy (4minute)
she lets all of them play in chronological order, only playing a minute for each song

No, *we* are, it was a group effort.
//cackles, watching Jennie clutch the dainty items/
It's not every day that you turn twenty-foine, gotta celebrate it, you know.
What better says "celebration" than easy access nightdress. Learned that from Hyunjin, one of the many things i didn't need to know. Anyway.
//squeezes the thin waist of Jennie one more time and taps my knees/
Okay let's get through this track list quick now, so we can put it behind us and then it's Paris babyyyyyyy

jennie claps excitedly at the display of gifts, while she has had a great extent of character development, once a rich girl always a rich girl.
oh em gee!!
she screeches as she opens both gifts in a bout of impatience and giddiness. she holds both the bottle of perfume and the silk satin night dress- well lack there of
are you trying to get me laid song yuqi!

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ **
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this is the second link my b ()

@☾ kim yongsun ˢᵒˡᵃʳ @☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ *Yuqi begins singing excitedly as Solar pulls out the cake, clapping her hands and waiting her turn as the first of the gifts are presented*
Just make sure to save space for these ! *she chimes in, whipping out two decorated bags from behind the chair she had chosen*
*she holds out the first gift*
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This one is so you can smell the best in good ol' Paris~ *she enunciates the city's name in a butchered French accent*
And this one - *she giggles over the bag at Solar as she holds it out*
Well~~~~ In case you get lucky~?
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@☾ song yuqi @☾ kim yongsun ˢᵒˡᵃʳ @☾ hwang yeji .

claps her hands excitedly as the present is unveiled to her only adding to her growing excitement about her birthday trip with the girlies

Oh my god, thank you so much. Its so spacious. I will fill every single one these !

moves to hug yongsun, squeeze her tightly for a few extra moments longer then slowly easing up to let their leader breathe
Okay! Yes, on to important matters- well MORE important matters for now. I asled tiffany if we can extend it till the end of the week so we can enjoy paris in all her beauty, fully. good thing we all learned to pack throughly

Im so excited for this trip but even more excited to show you why paris is my favorite place in the whole world besides brazil

@☾ song yuqi @☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ @☾ hwang yeji .

//chuckles at the biting remarks on all ends, knowing this interviewer will not sleep well tonight, but waves a hand/
Anywayyyy, agreed with you both then, that's our list, and I am also so excited about the new songs, I got a couple up my sleeve to show you three, buuuut before that...
It's a special day today~
//brings out the cake https://i.pinimg.com/564x/a3/67/4b/a3674b1d79348528fbc4be8334b799fb.jpg in the open box, with a sparkler in it, that we light up, and grins/
Happy birthday, Jen-ah~~~ Welcome to Twenty-fine, i'm sure you will love it here. We can't wait for the trip tonight and we got you some lil somethin' somethings... for exampleeee....
//cue unveil of the DKNY luggage collection https://i.pinimg.com/564x/e4/f1/e5/e4f1e5854bb6c425bcf747fca31a3fc4.jpg /
All the needed sizes for a visit to Paris, in this gorgeous ash pink color to suit you~ Now make a wish, quicklyyyy

@☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ *Yuqi already had her hair up and tied, ginormous, fluffy bunny slippers flopping comically on her feet as she climbs onto one of the nearby couches, squatting into it comfortably*
"Do you feel jealous of each other?"
I feel jealous that you can say whatever you want and I can't
*she mimics the interviewer's voice with crossed eyes*
Ugh, whateverrrrr....
I think we should also leave out the solos, because this feels like a group project you know?
*snorts at a thought that flashes her back to the interview* I don't really think I'd tweak anything on your list either

@☾ kim yongsun ˢᵒˡᵃʳ agrees with yongsun , noting the gone wrong interview knowing its gonna be all over tabloids soon enough but it was not of priority, as of now anyway
ugh there’s no many good ones likeee, how to even choose?
she leans against the plushness of the loveseat, legs brought up underneath her
I’ll just agree. I’ll just be frank, girlies, I don’t really care which songs go on the album because we have shown them before
personally, i care about what new songs will be added in because that will be our ‘wow’ factor of the album
so i agree with sunny on this one

@☾ song yuqi @☾ jennie kim ʳᵘᵇʸ ʲᵃⁿᵉ @☾ hwang yeji .

//flops on one of the floor pillows, now in plain comfortable clothing and hair held back with a simple band/
God, i hate interviews. Give you a false sense of security, and then go and ask those stupid questions about "how rich is your daddy", man... if i had my dad's money would i be here...
Anyway, let's do something positive - i'm excited about the album, guysssss, what do you think? I booked us Josephine, so we can decide on a tracklist to present.
So, let's start with the songs we want to keep from the EPs - I think it should be the group tracks, and leaev the solo songs in the EPs only. And then just pick our fave ones. I will vote forrrrrr...:
Wind Flower
Decalcomanie
Gotta Be You
Pretty Savage
Stay
Crush
I Do
gogobebe (rock ver)
So Hot

//brings out title cards with the song titles and orders them out on the floor/
Those are my nine. What do you think? Any changes so far?

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@◈ shin bora⁻ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ //highly motivated by food, i give you my undivided attention after gently wrapping my hands around the extra food box/
That sounds great, every stage is an opportunity to get more attention
//Grins mischievously/
We'll try not to outshine Janus too much.
Thanks noon-- manager-nim!

@✵ jung wooyoung⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ @✵ choi san⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ *nods along through the play-by-play, personally less concerned about the 'why' but well-versed in sitting through lengthier prattles with a six-year-old*
You're here, that's all that matters. Now! I'm a woman of my word, so let's get the food out of the way~
*replies, clasping her hands together excitedly before going to unwrap the stacked containers and handing two out*
One for San aaaand one for Wooyoung! It's not much, but I figured you're not having many balanced meals with all the practice going on these days. No need to return the tins, I have way too many
*explains, re-wrapping the last container and patting it nicely*
This one is for Taehyung, please take it to him; everyone else has theirs, so don't worry about having to share or anything
*lightly clears , signalling a shift in topic while belatedly handing out chopsticks and gesturing for you to go ahead and at if you please*
Sighting how busy you are, I'm going to make this quick.
Janus is in a bit of a bind with Changbin deciding to see his enlistment through early; so, the higher ups have decided to have you three stand in to help fill the stage a bit more during the Indonesia concert. Since you guys are already familiar with 'Drum,' I definitely recommend that you get into practicing with the 'Monster' choreography as soon as possible. It'll just be a physical stand in, so no need to really learn the lyrics here—as long as you know your cues, you're golden—and I'll make sure one of our choreographers can work with you.
*frowns a little, hands resting idly on her hips*
I wish I could have given you better notice, but I literally found out today. Make due with what we have, right?
*smiling again, she shifts things in a lighter direction*
Ugh, you're seeing so many great opportunities and I'm so excited for you guys~ I know you'll do great!
Now, are there any questions?


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@◈ shin bora⁻ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ //enters the room well after San has done his greetings, moisture also clinging to my own hair, but for completely different reasons/
Manager-nim! Sorry I didn't return your message, I was taking a shower. But I came right up here first thing out of the bath.
//grins my trademark toothy grin and plops my in a bean bag as well, elbows rested on raised knees, spread to shoulders' length/

@✵ choi san⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ *turns to the door at the first sign of life, gasping lightly and meeting San at the door to pat his back gently*
Omo, did you run all the way here?
*asks, somewhat jokingly despite the part of her that obviously knows it to be true. sighing a little, she gestures over to the bean bag chairs*
You're not even that late, go ahead and sit. Have you eaten?

@✵ jung wooyoung⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ @◈ shin bora⁻ᵐᵃⁿᵃᵍᵉʳ ✘ ▬ ✉ group message to: Miss Shin; Wooyoung ▪
↳ I will be there asap Managernim! ^^ Practice was great!

*sprints from the dorm into the company building, not wanting to be late but wanting to make sure someone shows up for whatever important news this is. hurrying up towards the elevator he curses when he sees he's missed it by a few seconds, not wanting the day to run away from him entirely San runs up the stairs, jumping two steps at a time. he's nearly out of breath when he reaches the room and enters the door with a polite 90° degree bow*
Hello Managernim~ Choi San here. Sorry I'm late, I stayed behind for some extra practice...

@✵ jung wooyoung⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ @✵ choi san⁻ᵗʳᵃᶦⁿᵉᵉ [group message to: San; Wooyoung ]
- hey, boys! hope Drum practice went well today :))
- i come bearing some news, so meet me in Josephine in 15
- if you don't show up for me, show up for the food I brought and the amazing opportunity to be the reliable one who relays everything to Taehyung since he can't make it ^^


*sends off the text while boarding the elevator, food in question in her other hand. the short ride to the third floor ends quickly and she makes her way to the cozy meeting room. she sets the neatly wrapped up lunch box, one of a few made for all her trainees, on one of the little box chairs before crossing the tiny room to pass time by looking over the new additions to the sharpie wall. supressing a cringe at one scribbled pun, she takes out her phone to snap a picture to send to her husband*

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@☼ kim jongin ᵏᵃᶦ it's the second time in a meeting room in this building, that i contemplate throwing an ashtray at a man mid-argument. the first time i did, this time i gather all my bearings and try to be grown "it is not." is the only thing i throw out this time, scrutinizing as you check out the suit, before an audible sigh washes over me like a cold wave - is this what it's like to act like an adult? it's chilly. "i know it does, kai. i ing know it does, i've watched you dress and walk and move and... exist, for years now! i know what looks good on you" dropping into a chair, i sigh again, leaning my elbows on the table, head in my hands, as if this mental exercise is equal it's weight in physical hardship "we're doing it again. this is the problem. we're not... talking, we're... trying to outsmart each other. why? why are you, kim jongin, the personal bane of my existence?"

@◈ chrystal jung⁻ˢᵗʸˡᶦˢᵗ "woah," i hold my hands in front of me as if that would calm you down, almost apologizing for the joke. "so is it everybody's birthday then?" i wonder aloud, probably not making it any better. so i turn to look at the outfit instead and tilt my head, nodding content, but more as to try and show some appreciation (not my not strongest suit). "looks great though. red does compliment me."

@☼ kim jongin ᵏᵃᶦ [wow... i thought I dont know my characters rsxdtcfvyg xDDD]

not making any easier at all, worst ice breaker of all time, this whole wishing thing. i cross my arms in front of myself, mimicking you, but don't step back, even if i sense you moving forward. yet, your insolence never ceases to tip me over "i am dressing you up, making a whole outfit personally tuned for you, what more did you want?" my arms leave the knot they were in and jump in discontent, pointing to the mannequin behind me "seriously, kai, so ungrateful, here i am breaking my back over, getting this to fit you perfectly, and to complement your looks, and what do i get? what more do you want??"