∘ the kitchen

@σ kim donghyun Coming to my own conclusions I tried my best to really understand whatever it is you said without having you repeat it/ well I suppose I'll just have to wait then and hope for the best and that whatever you said happens to me in time. But not rushed- I just don't want anything coming at me to sudden
/Walking around the kitchen I watch you get all the things, opening the fridge I take out some fried goodies/ oh look Hyung! Someone bought fried goodies, cancer heat them up and Terry them for tempura / I said happily my mind immediately leaving the thought the other topic to now focus on the food at hand, hearing you request I nod and immediately run to go get the pot coming back and handing it to you with a smile/ Here you go Hyung! I hope that's big enough I want there to be plenty for us both! I don't like eating alone and would really like it if you eat with me. / I smiled happily

@❁ kim maru /glancing over my shoulder, I watch with a smile as you affix your coloring to the door of the refrigerator, and for a moment I consider what it must be like to be a proud parent, showing off their pup's achievements; standing at the sink, I rinse out the veggies I'll need to chop up for the udon and its broth, and when it seems that you understand to an extent, I hum softly in thought/ It's something that won't be for you for a while. You might go through something similar in a few years, but it won't be as extreme. It's just to get you used to what's to come when you become an adult. /with everything rinsed, I fetch out a cutting board to begin chopping up the ingredients/ Maru? Could you look for a big pot? We'll need something proper for the broth for our udon.

@σ kim donghyun /still moving behind you I held the paper I had colored tightly in my hand careful to not drop it or let anything bad happen to it, listening to you I didn't really know what you ment, having the mind of a kid also came with thinking that most things came easy especially something that didn't need any physical presentation/
Well tell me in any way you can /I shrug as we walk into the kitchen going over to the fridge andnwih a magnet I hang it on the fridge smiling at my work for a moment before turning back to you watching you with a still curious look on my face/ hmm okay~.. I supoose that's a good explanation I'm still curious but okay if you say it includes adults theb obviously it's not for me..not right now?/ At the end my tone changed to a slightly high pitched one as if still asking you a question and seeing it's if right/

@α ☾ wong yukhei [] sorry for the late reply

Seokjin raised a brow, trying not to smile but Yukhei, despite being an alpha, he was more of a child than the others but he didn't mind, he was actually quite fond of him, it was someone to baby and Jin was good at it anyway "Now, today is brownie day. But you can't have till you eat your dinner. And maybe then I could consider the cheese cake for tomorrow" he said in an overly motherly tone because it amused him how Yukhei let himself be babied so Jin allowed himself to tease as much as he could "Can you set the table? Dinner is done" he told him. He had prepared stir fry rice with fried chicken, simple but delicious.

@❁ kim maru /the question was a difficult one to tackle, and certainly not a conversation I thought I would ever be having with a pup, let alone with one that I didn't bear myself; entering the pack house kitchen, I glance over my shoulder to see that you're still following behind/ That one is difficult to explain, but I'll try. /with a soft sigh as I come to the refrigerator, looking for the ingredients I'll need for the udon first and sweeping from there to the pantry with an arm full of ingredients to be washed and chopped, I speak in a soft voice/ We adults go through this time so that we can bring about another generation. If we didn't go through with this, there would be no new pups. Your parents would have had to go through this too.

@β ☾ kim seokjin Among the few, he was one of those younger ones. mostly. and he enjoys the younger privileges to his most. for example right now, he had persuaded one of his hyungs to cook something delicious for him. for one, Yukhei and kitchen though get along, he knows how to make toast and eggs and nothing else except that, and two, he hated cutting vegetables and meat and he had a solid reason for so as his knife skills are chicken scratch— horrible. "What are you making? is it something sweet? can I have some dessert stuff? cheese cake?" He babbled on excitedly, sitting atop the counter far away from the actual kitchen one— the place where you put your decoration type of couber he occupied, his legs dangling down and kicking the air rhythmically. "Do you need help?" And by help he meant washing the utensils and chattering like a talk show he often watched on weekends.

the male enjoyed the silence that enveloped the kitchen area and very rarely so that he gets to have a moment alone to himself. funny how a wolf like him prefers solidarity rather than being around with the others. wolves live in packs and only the weak ones are left alone, but chanyeol had always loved that small piece of solace he has to himself. Especially during times like this when the heat cycle is at its peak. The male stared out the windows and saw the skies covered in dark gray clouds, a telltale of an incoming storm tonight. It'd be nice for a run just before the rain hits down.

the tall alpha entered the vicinity with a brooding look on his face; brows pulled taut in a seemingly constant scowl and posture all tensed up as if the male was going to rip his very skin off and shift into a beast that he originally was. Jaws clenched shut, and amber eyes flaming in their intensity, the alpha made his way to the fridge and stiffly took out a cold water bottle, and gauged the whole bottle in seconds. Droplets dripping down his chin and dampened the shirt he was wearing. Soft pants heaved his breathing, but nothing helped the pounding headache away. He wasn't really sure how the other alphas are holding up with their ruts and all the heats of the omegas around them are emitting, but Chanyeol was sure as hell nobody was as miserable as him. And he was pretty damn sure that heat cycles are supposed to be.... well, a nice experience to all alphas, especially. And did not entitle one to have such miserable headaches. He rubbed his temples as he slumped down on a chair at the counter, his elbows propped up on the marble surface with his face buried in his palms. And in that silence, Chanyeol wondered what would his mate's scent be like.

@kim jongin Unfortunately, but it's hardly helping my stomach. Too much coffee for too long and I probably burned a hole in it. /the question causes the corner of my lips to fall, uncertain whether I should launch into it in the moment/ That's... essentially it. I felt guilty this morning over leaving the cabin we share early because he was cold, it's silly, I know, but then he insisted he wanted to go for a drink... /with a sigh, I lift an arm from about myself to gesture toward the doorway of the kitchen/ I thought it was better to come sit in here than sulk out there.

@kim donghyun Hmmm...unfortunately, I think stress will always be part of our lives. Age be damned. /huffs slightly but then notices now you wound your arms around yourself, as if forming a protective barrier; Is that why you're kinda down? You had a disagreement with a friend? /realizes that it might be a touchy subject but is willing to listen, and hear you out;

@kim jongin Maybe that's true. Though... I feel like my closest friend does, normally. I just happened to rub him the wrong way today. /speaking of him makes me feel a little more vulnerable and I withdraw my hands from the table, leaving the glass where it sits to wind my arms about myself/ I suppose that's true. Who knows, maybe I'll find my new favorite place to take in the sights. /at the mention of a sandwich I give a slight shake of my head, my fringe falling into my eyes and demanding to be brushed back/ No, no. I'm not hungry. My stomach started acting up earlier as it was. I think I'm getting too old for stress.

@kim donghyun Maybe you're not overbearing? Just haven't found a person who's quite compatible with you yet. /shrugging lightly, a sympathetic expression showing; So looks like your options are limited to the lake house then. It's a good place to start though, maybe you'll find some type of treasure or something. I don't know. /smiles softly, glancing back down at his sandwich but then pausing; Um...did you want a sandwich? I feel bad I'm only one eating.

@kim jongin I just mean... at my age I tend to be a little more overbearing than most omegas are expected to be. It hasn't exactly made me all that many friends, though I value the ones I have more. /with both hands coming to wrap about my water glass, I stay quiet a moment longer; the mention of bugs again bringing a small grimace to my features/ Besides, there are others in the pack who take care of the gardens. My back makes it difficult to do any tending to the gardens myself. But the meadow... /leaning back in my chair, I lift a hand and gesture vaguely in the direction of the meadow from the pack house/ It's a nice place, but other wild animals venture out at times, and it's not the best place to spend time alone.

@kim donghyun 'Stay in my place'? /shakes my head, a deep frown on my face; I've always hated the expectations placed on us just because of how we present. /takes another couple of bites, chewing slowly as I think of a few times when my status as beta was questioned or not "balanced" enough, glancing back up at you once I've swallowed my bite; I get it though. I do. /drinks my water for a few seconds before I speak up again; Ah, the bugs do get a bit annoying. What about the meadow then? I think we have one around here...or so I've heard at least. Haven't bothered to look myself.

@kim jongin It's just a matter of not being the most liked member of the pack. I tend to be a little overbearing for an omega, I suppose, and so... I don't stay in my place as often as I should. /the way you chastise me for the way I describe myself also proves a reminder of him, and I bow my head a little/ The garden isn't exactly my favorite place. I tend to like to avoid the bugs as much as possible... I don't want to kill them, but I don't want to be near them either. /the mention of allergies draws a sympathetic smile to my lips/ Allergies can be very unpleasant. But we can't all be perfect, peak specimens anyway.

@kim donghyun /my frown deepens from the way you describe yourself; Well...that's a rude thing to say about yourself. I'm sure a lot of people would enjoy your company! I mean, sure, it's impossible for everyone to like you but don't sell yourself short. /stands up once again, getting myself a glass of water and a couple of napkins before sitting down again; You should definitely start there if you want to explore, alone or not. The garden here at the house is nice too; although, I can't be there for too long. /wrinkles my nose slightly; My allergies start to act up and then I'm screwed for the rest of the day. Other than that, it's a good thinking place too.

@kim jongin That might be a little too much practice, Jongin. /laughing softly, I pause to take another sip of my water, holding the glass in front of my face as I look your direction and listen to you/ It's not exactly a matter of my presence... I've been told I don't have the best personality, and I'm sure there aren't many who would find an old omega to be the best company. /at the mention of joining you by the lake house, I hum softly as if in thought and I draw my hand up to rub my nape lightly with my free hand/ I don't usually sulk in the kitchen, but it seemed like a good place to stay out of everyone's hair. I just needed a place to think. Though I wouldn't argue with the chance to go explore elsewhere.

@kim donghyun Then that's what I'll just keep doing. Practice, practice, practice until my hand almost falls off. /takes a bite of my sandwich, frowning slightly at your words, chewing and swallowing my food before speaking again; I don't think you'd be in anyone's way. I mean, it's nice to have company! Sometimes I'm alone for so long, I think it probably isn't good for me to just not talk for hours...or even days when I'm absorbed in my work or drawings. /tilts my head slightly as a thought comes to my mind, small smile beginning to appear on my lips; How about you come with me sometime to the lake house? I know a spot that's super cool, plus it's relaxing. And maybe you can do better thinking there than sulking here in the kitchen. It's the best kind of spot for that. /teasing you slightly, shrugging afterwards; Might do you some good I think.

@kim jongin Confidence usually comes with time and practice, so perhaps that's what's lacking? That or the praise of an outside audience. But I'm sure you'll get there with time. /leaning into the table once more, my elbows rest upon the edge and I lift my hands, resting my cheeks between my palms as you join me at the table/ A mouth on you too... /a soft laugh leaves me at the realization, though it's clearly a reminder of someone else and I dip my head a little/ I tend to stick to myself, away from the others. I don't like ending up in anyone else's way or causing any disturbances so I tend not to stray too far from where I normally go.

@kim donghyun /stops for a moment to consider your words before shrugging lightly; That's a nice way of putting it. I suppose an artist to me has always been someone who's confident in their work, and is very proud of it. I'm...well...let's just say I'm not there just yet. /finishes up my sandwich and heads over to a cabinet and carefully takes out a plate, placing my meal on top; But I'll certainly take admirable, as you think. /heads over to sit down at the table, placing my sketchbook next to me as I sit down across from you; Why don't you go more often? I recommend visiting during the sunrises, it's ing beautiful. /laughs from my choice of words; That's really the only way I can describe it.

@kim jongin Even someone who draws, or paints, or anything of that nature as a hobby is an artist. It doesn't require making masterpieces to consider yourself one in my opinion... /my voice is quiet as I take another sip of water, glancing toward your back and only just making out the width of your shoulders while you make yourself a sandwich; after a moment, it occurs to me you seem very focused on that singular task/ That's still admirable, amateur or otherwise. /the mention of the lake house makes me nod, a small smile resting on my lips/ I spend more of my time in a cabin on the other side of the lake, but it always has looked nice to me.

@kim donghyun /concentrates on making my meal, a bit too much for just making a sandwich but always feels a bit shy when it comes to his own personal artwork, pursing his lips and silently assembling before he speaks again; Well...I don't consider myself an artist. I just...just like to draw things. /my voice takes a dip in tone, trying to hide the fact I'm a bit shy talking about my hobby; My actual professional is graphic designer, but I mostly work on the computer for that so I wouldn't say I'm an artist. More like...an amateur who enjoys spending his time drawing. /flashes you a small and timid smile; It really is quite nice at the lake house. Good place to do some thinking too.

@kim jongin It's still something that can be learned, if you're interested. /my palms rest flat on the table near the edge, the heels of which press against the side of the table as I let my eyes fall shut, unaware of your actions/ Sounds like you must be very invested in your work, then. /the mention of the lake house brings a small smile to my lips, largely only because I'm more interested in the mention of the scenery/ It's lovely down that way, though I can't say I go by often. /the mention of sketches rouses my attention fully at last, whatever reverie I keep slipping into, lost in the moment/ Sketches? So you're an artist... ?

@kim donghyun I probably was. I don't have very nimble hands honestly. /begins to assemble my sandwich with a soft hum in reply, curiosity growing by the second but decides to just leave it alone, my eyes downcast as I take a few pieces of turkey from the package; Happens more often than not, when I'm working on something and time just seems to slip by. /cleans my hands with a paper towel and goes back to the fridge, looking through it for some spread; I went down to the lake house to just...take in the scenery. /pausing for a second in hesitation before continuing; Just concentrated on doing some sketches of what I saw. I can lose hours before I realize all the daylight is gone.

@kim jongin It takes a light touch to do. Perhaps you were using a heavier hand? /though I might have laughed normally over the realization, in my current mood I'm far from laughing; it takes another moment before I realize that your attention is on me once again, and I lift my head; the question draws me to take a sip from my glass and set it back down on the table while I brush my fingers through my hair/ I'm fine. I'm just thinking about someone. How are you? You must have been engrossed to forget to eat for so long.

@kim donghyun /settles on making myself a sandwich since it's easy and quick to prepare, grabs a package of turkey and swiss cheese places them on the kitchen counter, turning back to you; No, no, it wasn't bothering me at all. I remember I tried to do it a few times, but I ended up just looking like a idiot rubbing my finger on a glass. /snorts lightly, walking over to the pantry to get some bread, turning to look back at you with curiosity; Are you sure you're alright...? You seem kind of, um, I don't know...off?

@kim jongin That sounds like a good idea. It's not good to work too long without eating. /my finger slips from the rim of the glass and I contemplate the contents, knowing that to take a sip would change the note produced by the glass; when you mention it I glance up once more/ Oh, yeah— I'm sorry did the noise bother you? I was wondering if the tone sounded a little off. /leaning back slightly in my seat, I keep the smile on my lips to keep myself from sighing over the current state of my thoughts/ It's not that difficult to do.

@kim donghyun /my eyes linger on your forced smile, contemplating if I should mention anymore of it, I stay quiet for a few seconds before I shake my head with a brief smile in return; No, it's fine. I was just going to get something eat. I hadn't realized it was already mid afternoon and I've eaten nothing so far. /carefully sets my book on a chair across from you, eyeing the glass of water in front of you before my expression brightens briefly from realization; Ah, is that what was making that noise before I came in? I never could do that. /moves over to the fridge and opens it up, eyes roaming over the ingredients and trying to decide what to eat;

@kim jongin /with the pad of my finger running over the rim of the glass, I find my thoughts having drifted off, though I can't discern just what direction they're taking me in while I lose focus on anything but the surface of the water; another scent, one only vaguely familiar as it's just been a recent introduction, rouses me from my concentration and I slowly lift my head/ Oh... Jongin. /the name comes easily to me, though my expression is forced into a small, placid smile that doesn't seem to fit with the consternation that had been on my face the moment before/ Yeah... I'm fine. Am I in your way? I can go sit somewhere else.

@kim donghyun /having spent most of the day near the lake house, practicing my sketching of the scenery, I figure it's time to eat something before I continue for another few hours of drawing, I gather my papers and gently place them inside of the worn drawing book I carry around; I'll have to finish up some work for my clients as well... /murmuring to myself as I make my way back to the pack house, I reach the house soon enough and head straight for the kitchen, my book safely tucked at my side, I begin to think what I should make for myself when I hear noises coming from the kitchen; What the... /reaches the edge of the entrance and stands still for a moment, before stepping through and rounding the corner to see someone else, stops short at the person, recognizing their face and trying to think of the name; Donghyun...? /tilts my head at you, sensing something was a bit off from the glum expression on your face; You...okay?