Cafe

"I sure hope the man got what he needed," Woohyun mumbled with a shake of his head. "Wouldn't it be such a pity if he never did?" He thought about it for a few seconds and grimaced. "We should go and find whoever created this story," he laughed.

L smiled and nodded softly. "I guess so. Yeah the man is very clever in my opinion." He shrugged softly. Woohyun's curiosity, the way he always craved more fascinated him, and he found it all a little endearing to see. "I always wonder if he found what he needed."

Woohyun turned the lightest shade of pink at L's touch but paid in no attention. That wasn't the important thing in Woohyun's mind.. the story was what got him captivated. So there he was, sitting quietly. Greedy as ever to find out the story's true meaning. "So the story doesn't really have much to do about rain? It's merely your own interpretation of it?" he asked as his lips formed into a small 'o.' "I do understand the last part, however," he said with a small, meek laugh. "I think that man is quite genius. His logic seems to be great."

L hummed quietly as he contemplated the answer. He absentmindedly reached over the table and tapped his finger tips against Woohyun's knuckles lightly. "Hmm.. I guess I always think of it as a rain story because my mom told it to me when I was really little. I didn't understand it very much, so I made her retell it over and over again." He chuckled quietly. "I made her explain it to me one day. I, like you, was curious as to why he'd want a bronze lawyer. My mom told me the man was going through a law suit, and that if thousands of rats would follow a bronze rat, that maybe the same would happen if he had a bronze lawyer." Myungsoo shrugged, his hand stilling when he finished speaking.

@L Woohyun widened his eyes as L told the story about the bronze rat. He nodded and gasped as the story unfolded. The story was interesting indeed, but he couldn't quite understand it. He repeated the words in his mind a million times but couldn't come to a conclusion. "I'm sorry to ask.... but how does this relate to the rain? And why a bronze lawyer?" He blinked a few times and sheepishly looked down. L must have thought he was real stupid now..

@Woohyun L felt a heat creep up on his cheeks and smiled shyly. "I'm sure if you stick around long enough you'll find I'm far from perfect," he muttered in response as he fiddled with his camera under the table. "Mm the story goes like this: there was once a man who went to a shop and saw a bronze rat. It was rather a peculiar sight so he asked the shop owner how much it cost. The shop owner replied: '12 bucks for the rat, another housand for it's story.' The man said to forget the story and bought the rat. As he was walking down the streets, rats started to follow him. At first just a few, but as he walked faster more and more crawled from the sewers, following the man. He panicked, starting to run but the rats gained speed, following him faster until finally he climbed up a light pole and chucked the bronze rat into the sea. He was amazed to see all the rats follow, most drowning to their death." He paused, glancing out the window as the drizzle seemed to slowly come to a hault. "He returned to the shop moments later. The man asked him if he came back for the story. The man simply stated: 'no, I was wondering if you had a bronze lawyer.'"

@L "Bronze rat?" Woohyun had never heard of it before nor had he heard the words 'bronze' and 'rat' together. "Give me anything you want. Tell me anything you want. I'll accept almost everything," he said greedily with a small laugh. "You're too perfect, L. There must be something that's off about you. Or has God created a perfect being for once?"

@Woohyun L laughed quietly and shook his head. "I know quite a few stories like that, if you'd prefer a darker one," he said with a shrug. "What about the one about a Bronze rat?" He smiled softly at the other and nodded. "I'm glad you think so, I don't think one could ask for anything more."

@L "I'm all up for hearing one. As long as it doesn't involve some sadistic serial killer going around murdering people for their sick pleasure, then I am looking forward to this more than anything," he laughed cheekily. He felt stupid with his response but what was there to do about it? "You're very good company yourself. Certainly not boring. And you obviously have good intentions in life. What else is there to seek for?"

@Woohyun L chuckled. "I don't really have a story but I could make one up for you?" He suggested, his shoulder rising and falling softly in a half shrug. He smiled at the man across from him. "I'm glad I help make you feel that way. You're very good company to have," He muttered with a grin.

@L Woohyun, having sensitive hearing, raised an eyebrow and smiled. "Magical about the rain? Are you about to tell me some folklore? Or are you going to tell me about a personal experience you've been through? Either way.. I'd love to hear about it," he told him, scratching his cheek. "I have nothing better to do and being with you just makes me feel lively." He pinked slightly at his words and coughed awkwardly to ease his own tension. "I try my best to spread positivity," he bragged with a laugh.

@Woohyun L smiled a little absently, his fingers curling around the now empty cup in front of him. "I think there's something magical about the rain," he muttered quietly before he turned his complete attention back to Woohyun. "Well, you certainly are an optimist, the world could use more like you."

@L Woohyun nodded his head hesitantly and smiled awkwardly. "I like having everything.. I'm no sure if that's the right words to say," he murmured, tapping his chin. He followed L's gaze out the window and blinked. "Oh.. Well, sometimes rainy weather causes sadness.. for some people, romance," he laughed in an attempt to lighten up the mood. "I wish everyone had the right amount of money for the things they wanted. That way we wouldn't have so much trouble." That was definitely a stupid notion.

@Woohyun "Do you desire things often?" L chuckled and shrugged as he glanced out the window, watching the sky drizzle softly. "Maybe it is the weather." He listened to the other and smiled a bit. "Ah, money is always such a problem," He muttered with a soft smile. "It gets the in the way constantly."

@L "I wish I were so positive. There are certain occasions when I am, but usually I'd be so down. Maybe because I want something," he trailed off. "Or maybe the weather," Woohyun laughed to himself. "Adopting one of them was always something that crossed my mind and if I could, I definitely would. One would suffice for now, but I don't have enough money just yet," he sighed, finishing his drink along with his food. "Volunteers don't get special treatment."

@Woohyun L laughed quietly and shook his head a bit. "Kind is a good thing to be. I'm a strong believer in karma and everything happening for a reason," He replied with a smile. "Aw that's cute and awfully sweet of you." L smiled sweetly at the other. "If you want them so bad why don't you adopt a pet then?"

@L Woohyun smacked his head. "Well, duh. How could I have been so ignorant? I was a little caught up on your nice deeds that I thought everyone was just like you. I apologize," he softly chuckled. He soon nodded and gave him a thumbs-up, sipping his now-warm cappuccino. "I volunteer at a shelter a couple of blocks from here. I want all those cute little puppies and kitties," he snickered, thinking about them. "And the same for me," he nodded. "Hanging out would be great."

@Woohyun L nodded and his cheeks heated up a bit. "Well thanks, But I guess you just have to remember not everyone here is nice," He chuckled quietly. "shelter? Do you volunteer somewhere?" He asked with a grin. "Well I'd certainly enjoy to help you do more and hang out with you sometime."

@L Woohyun nodded in understanding. "Woah, that must have been pretty though growing up. but I'm sure your fosters were very caring to you. But I don't get how someone would turn you down," he said, tilting his head from side to side. "You're nice.. the least they can do is do the same." Seeing L reach for his drink, Woohyun remembered that he had one as well. "Hobbies? I cook at times and read. I don't really do much... I've been at the shelter a couple of times."

@Woohyun L shook his head and smiled. Growing up my fosters always taught kindness." L began slowly, contemplating how exactly to tell this to the other. "I have also been in times of need and felt what it's like to be turned down. I don't want to be that person for anyone." He nodded, taking a sip of his drink. "What about you? What are your hobbies?"

@L "No problem at all," Woohyun smiled, his eyes following the camera. Of course, he didn't make it noticeable. Why in the world would he do something like that? "Both? Would it be in my right mind to ask you what the reason is?" He valued his opinion first. He didn't want L to feel outraged for answering a personal question. "You don't have to though."

@Woohyun L nodded, his cheeks now tinted a soft pink. "Thank you," he replied with a smile as he took the camera back. He sensed a reluctance to let it go but figured it was only in his mind. L contemplated the amswer to that question and softly shrugged. "A little bit of both, I guess," he replied with a chuckle.

@L "No kidding," Woohyun said, returning the camera to its owner. A part of him did not want to let go. He wanted it to be his, not L's. But that would have to come at some other time. "Just around the city? I certainly haven't taken a good look like you. You have a good eye, my friend," he complimented with a quick raise of a brow. "Ah, you're a caring person, hm? Is there a reason why? Or is it just out of heart?"

@Woohyun L laughed quietly and shrugged. "It wasn't cheap, that's for sure." He smiled as the other flipped through the photos and shrugged. "Just around the city, really. And the people here are fascinating to capture on camera." He nodded as the other thanked him and waved his hand. "It's no big, I'm always happy to help someone."

@L Woohyun accepted the camera and was surprised at the weight. "Woah," he gasped, almost laughing a bit. "This is totally a professional camera. Not one of those cheap-o ones. This must have costed you so much money," he said, looking at each detail of the camera. "Enough about that though. I'm here to look at the pictures," he said. It was a half-lie. He wanted that camera so bad. The photographs L took were nothing but beautiful. "These are captivating," he murmured, looking through the photos. "Breath-taking even Where do you go to find such scenery?" Hearing the latter talk about jobs, his eyes shot up from the camera. "Oh, I'd definitely appreciate that. Thanks, L."

@Woohyun L blinked then nodded, a small smile on his face. He was glad someone took a little interest in his works. "Yeah sure," he said, handing his camera to the other gingerly. "just flip through." He contemplated what the other said and nodded. "I know the cafe here is always looking for some extra hands. There's also a restaurant around, they just lost someone and are looking for applications. And if you're looking to be a part time shrink, I could put a good word into my boss for you."

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@L "Oh?" Woohyun questioned with a raise of an eyebrow. "If you don't mind, I'd like to see how your pictures look. Only if you don't mind that is," he smiled, considering the other's opinion first. "Ah, me? I actually don't have a job yet," he said sheepishly. "If you know of any job offers, don't hesitate on telling me."

@Woohyun L scratched the back of his neck and smiled a little sheepishly. "I'd like to be professional, but for now it's just a passion. I actually work behind the bar at the local club mostly, and a telemarketing job," He replied. "What about you?"

@L Woohyun happily smiled and filled in the empty space in front of L. "Woohyun," he replied after taking a slow sip of his drink. "Nice to meet you. You're a photographer?" he asked, eyeing the one's camera. "For fun? Or are you a professional?"