+｡ The Woodlands

@⦲ Olivia Castaˢᶦʳᵉⁿ He was delighted, by the excited reception upon receiving his little bouquet. Nothing provided a better boost of dopamine than witnessing the recipient appreciate one's gift.

"Ah, my pleasure, Olivia. I am glad that you liked them. May I carry that for you?"

He asked, pointing at the basket that she was carrying. Boss looked around, searchingly at the question, following the places, whichever she mentioned. Eventually it fixated upon the inviting shade beneath the humongous tree that Olivia pointed out, which made them look like puny creatures in comparison.

"That looks perfect. Lead the way, my lady."

He agreed with a courteous bow, simply fooling around, lifting both of the baskets.

@⦲ Boss Chaikamonᵍᵉⁿᵇᵘ As the figure of this new friend became bigger the more she brisk-walked over, she eventually slowed down her pace and was left panting a little. When the bouquet of flowers was handed over, she can't help but to let out a giggle at the sight; flowers, most specifically roses! Not only it wasn't red, it was yellow. Olivia was a little in tune with floral language and she knew exactly what it meant before the man even explained. "Thank you, Boss for this kind gesture you have extended. I will definitely keep it well in my place and I definitely love them! They smell really good too," she chimed softly before looking at the other. "So.. where shall we have our mini picnic? A little nearer to the Lake or... That huge shade over there?" Her hand outstretched towards her left, right off the path they were standing on, at the huge hanging willow's tree where the shade was as huge as its age. "How about that?"

@⦲ Olivia Castaˢᶦʳᵉⁿ The favourable visage is casted by genuine elation once his frantic method of getting noticed, naturally he picked up the basket once again walking towards Olivia's direction. He halted mid-step, obediently waiting for her to come towards him instead.

"Oh. Okay. I'll wait. Be careful though."

He answered, setting the basket down once again and draped the picnic mat over the basket. Boss waved his had dismissively when she began gushing out apologies gaining a chuckle from him.

"Please. Don't be sorry, I didn't wait for long. As a matter of fact, I got distracted by the view. Ah-!"

He exclaimed outstretching the bouquet in his hand towards Olivia.

"These are for you. I heard yellow roses translated to new friendship in the floral language. Hopefully, you'll like them."

@⦲ Boss Chaikamonᵍᵉⁿᵇᵘ after having making plans to have a little picnic, one she didn't have in a while due to being busy with work, she was grateful for this opportunity to actually relax back from the hands of a busy, stressful work life. Olivia was armed with her own beige-coloured weaved bag with foods she had made for this hang-out and was just walking down this leaves-covered path, her attention grabbed by the beam of sunlight which seemed to find its way through the dense plot of trees when her name was called out. Being grabbed back to reality by this voice, she spun her head around to find the source and there she spotted the man in fully black clothes, outstretching her arm skyward to wave back. "Boss! Hang on! I'll come to you!", she yelled back and gave one last look to the beautiful scenery before her, hurrying over to this new friend as not to keep him waiting any longer. "Sorry! I hope I did not make you wait that long!"

@⦲ Olivia Castaˢᶦʳᵉⁿ It is the fragrance, the arboreous scent that wafts through his nostrils that brings about a surge of tranquility across his consciousness.

The golden sunbeam through the bespeckled overheard, from the verdurous canopy cast a flaxen patch upon the rich brown hues, a roughly chartered path leading deeper inside the woodlands.

The saturated environment around was a stark contrast compared to the fully black clothes visitor.His footfalls sounded heavier than usually upon carrying the bountiful weaved basket on his left hand and a picnic blanket wedged beneath his right elbow. Since his right hand held a bouquet of yellow roses gathered extravagantly with transparent cellophane paper tied neatly with a yellow silk ribbon.

Unsurprisingly, with all the surplus weight he carried he didn't seem the least bit tired. Though he set the basket down, his arm eventually resting on his hips while his obsidian orbs roamed around, searchingly. That is until he found the person his interest.

"Olivia!"

Boss called in an excitable voice whilst waving his hand to grab his new acquaintance's attention

*after having such a deep sleep for god knows why, she gathers all her stuff needed for the impromptu swimming session at the woodlands. it has been long since she last came in contact with the freshwater and for that, the siren is excited. throughout the journey to here, she has been running nonstop and heavens forbid she is about to run out of oxygen when she sees the group up ahead* Hey! Wait for me!

//chuckles, watching the two brothers// each season has it's perks. the great thing about the colder season is that fewer people venture out into the woods. means chances to meet anyone when you want to be alone are much lower //points ahead where trees and shrubs start to become a little thicker// we're almost there

/follows beside Jayce and along the path. Basically carrying blankets and also has a back Pack.

Yeah, are you sure you won't get sick?

/he asks his brother while they walk. And he looks out for anyone else following them. Just a protective brother and person in general.

(Kids lol)
/is walking along not far behind and wearing fluffy Hoodia and comfy sweats. And carrying a basket.

Huh it's actually nice out here even in colder uh...weather. it's still kinda calm though. /smiling to himself as he follows along.

//squints, lifting one hand above her eyes though it does nothing to improve her eyesight// just a little further in. there should be a big lake just down this path //turns to look back to make sure the 'kids' are following along//

*strolls through the woods with Yuqi tucked up under my arm. a big jacket keeping me warm mostly but the little nymph was definitely a space heater* How deep are we going?

@❈ Bang Chanʷᵒˡᶠ //nods in response, a soft chuckle falling from her lips when he reveals the hours he's been spending in the studio already, it reminding her all too much of her group's leader// I know it's hard to leave your desk when you're working on something, but it's going to be fun //with his approval, she moves back towards the door, holding it open while motioning for him to quickly move along// I found a little creek the other day. really pretty and so peaceful. I think you'll really like it

@❈ Song Yuqiⁿʸᵐᵖʰ This is true...its hard to hear over the music.
/chuckles faintly before a brow is raising and my lips are slightly pursing. /
Have...I?
/raises my wrist to check the time just to let out a faint hum when reading it/
Oh- it's been nearly 12 hours. Oops. Well I still have things to do.
/muses as I glance back at my computer not wanting to stop my work flow but a break does sound nice/
I guess you're right. Alright, let's go.

@※ Woo Dohwanᶜʳᵒʷ no problem^^ take your time.

@⦲ Im Changkyunᵈᵉᵐᵒⁿ [] okay! i’m a little busy right now, but i’ll reply as soon as i get the chance c:

@※ Woo Dohwanᶜʳᵒʷ ()We can switch rooms if youd like

@⦲ Im Changkyunᵈᵉᵐᵒⁿ [] would you like to switch rooms or keep it here?

@※ Woo Dohwanᶜʳᵒʷ How nice. They did raise a handsome playful gentleman. I'm jealous. My parents raised a rascal I'm afraid. /biting my lower lip to hide back a mischievous smirk, keeping my steps light as I walk. Thinking how most would prpbably feel safe around a so called harmless flirt as yourself. Thats how you lure them in. Oh what a fun time this will be. Your scent was peculiar to say the least. A bird....a crow more specifically. How fickle. A hungry crow at that. Wondering if you know the scent you leak out is a dead giveaway. No, you probably don't care because most humans can't smell us demons. Your smirk catches my eye and I hum in thought to myself. You weren't so bad looking at all. Chuckling at the little nudge, that slightest of touch being able to feel your readiness to pounce at any given moment. Your words make my ears twitch, ah so that's why you linger around. Easier to hide your meals/ ah really? You live out here all alone? Do you like the outdoors? This is a nice forest for a private life.. I probably will take you up on that offer. It's rather cold out and I would like a drink to warm up...we'll see if we can find neko first /watching you curiously and intently as you suddenly move rather quickly, impressed with your reflexes. My eyes widen slightly when I see you emerge from the bushes with neko. Humming in thought at how you found him so quickly. Thinking maybe you had an idea where he was all along. Hiding my knowing smile as a thankful happy one and meets you half way and slides my fingers over nekos fur/ my neko. You were hiding here? Bad boy~ you gave me a scare. You know not to leave the house without me. You're too young right now.../I look at you with a soft smile, my fingers lightly brushing over yours, it could be considered an innocent accident but it was more than intentional/ wow. You must be a good luck charm. You've found him within a few minutes. I can't thank you enough. /gently takes neko from you, leaning in to press a kiss to his ears before laughing as he grumbles angrily/ I know I know~ I brought your sweater. I'll put it on when we go to this nice gentleman's home. /my eyes meet yours, honing with playful intent/ I'm less inclined to reject you after you saved my cat Dohwan ssi. Oh- he got you a little dirty~ /I feign before reaching out to brush at your coat with a kind smile, it was fun to play innocently naive, maybe this demon will make a nice snack...ah there go my thoughts again. I smile at you before patting at your chest/ I'm serious to see the home of a gentleman who lives in seclusion and walks around helping complete strangers. You're almost too good to be true. Are you gonna kill me? /asks playfully before laughing out/ Heh kidding~ shall we get going?

@⦲ Im Changkyunᵈᵉᵐᵒⁿ what can i say? i was raised by proper parents.
/despite the sincerity of my tone, that in itself was a wretched fib. having experienced life’s hardships alone, it was my own personal growth that taught me that the only way to succeed in this world was to live a lie. the only thing that snaps me out of my thoughts is the shift of energy just before your digit swipes over my lower lip. the bold gesture causes the faintest of smirks to grace my features, a bit surprised yet intrigued, considering it has been some time since anyone has dared to play back. the expression doesn’t last long though and i turn the smirk to a sheepish smile while listening. unexpectedly, your introduction plays over in my head. changkyun. what a wonderful name for my next feast. once you shoot me a wink, laughter falls from my tiers and i catch up to you ahead, giving your arm a gentle nudge/
you flatter me so. but to answer your question, i do come here often. often enough to live here. my place isn’t too far away, actually. perhaps we could do a bit more searching for your furry friend and share a drink or two, if you’re free? of course, there is no pressure to accept. i can handle a little rejection.
/my words are playful, cold smoke floating freely as i speak. growing quiet, dark orbs flitter over the earth, steading my breathing for a moment to tune into my senses. the faint swish of brush rings in my ears, attention snapping to the bush at our right. my body moves without hesitation, reflexes catching the fluffy grey ball before it can escape and i make my way back to you with a smile, long digits tenderly stroking over the feline/
would this be your neko?

@※ Woo Dohwanᶜʳᵒʷ Ah dohwan? Mm. Nice to meet you too. /takes your hand but blinks as you kiss the knuckles in a soft manner. A smirk threatens to leave my lips as I quickly catch on to your coy nature. Offering you a warm smile followed by a chuckle/ how old fashioned of you. Very gentlemanly indeed. /softly grins and as you let my hand go; I run my hand through my long bangs and sighs out a little troubled at your words/ no? That's a shame. I had some hope when I saw someone here. Oh? That's very kind of you dohwan ssi, I would actually appreciate it. Thank you. /watches as you drink from your cup, getting the scent of hunger in the air. Hiding a knowing smile i reach out to brush my thumb against your lower lip to clean some of the liquid that was left over/ my name is Changkyun friends call me kyun so whatever you please is fine with me. /winks in a playful manner before leading the search forward, walking just slightly ahead/ you truly have nothing scheduled for today? I would think someone like you would have a schedule, you seem to handsome to have extra time. I appreciate nevertheless. Do you like coming to the woods...all alone....often? /asks in a rather coy voice, smirking a bit as I glance at you/ what if I was a killer or something hm? It's dangerous these days you know? / a soft hum leaves my lips, my own playful demeanor escaping slightly. Before I continue to look around for neko/ neko~ /calls out/ come home~ it's rather cold today. Running off like this is no good. /calls out again as I keep walking forward but being aware of your presence/

@⦲ Im Changkyunᵈᵉᵐᵒⁿ dohwan. my name is dohwan. it's a pleasure to meet you.
/extends a hand for you to take, but opposed to shaking, i raise it to my lips and lower my head to press a chaste kiss against the top instead. the corners of my mouth curl to form a dashing smile, well aligned teeth greeting you with the company of wandering eyes. my gaze flickers over your facial features, orbs making crescents, visibly pleased. a soft hum elicits in the back of my throat, knowing well that the feline in question passed through these parts just an hour ago, but i shake my head with a skillfully feigned expression of concern/
i don't recall. would you like some help looking though? i haven't much scheduled for today anyhow.
/chuckling, i shove my free hand back into my pocket and take a long sip of now warm liquid/
and i suppose i should have asked earlier. what would your name be, beautiful?

@※ Woo Dohwanᶜʳᵒʷ This damn cat has me out here in the early morning looking for him. Ah he didn't even eat his food this morning. How does a cat figure out opening a window? He truly must be a shape-shifting cat or something. /mumbling angrily as I walk around, following my cats scent to this area of the forest. Which coincidently happens to be the same area I found him last time. Fixing my black jacket to zip it up over my grey hoodie. Closing my eyes for a moment I hone my senses to concentrate on my cats scent, however another scent catches me off guard. How peculiar, what are YOU doing out here, crow? Unable to help the smirk that appears on my lips as I see someone jogging towards me. How coy and fun of you...so the morning wouldn't be dull today, how lucky for me. I knock the smirk off my face and I shake my head with a friendly smile/ oh hello there. No I'm not lost but thanks for checking, mister- um your name, kind stranger? I'm just looking for my cat. We were taking a walk nearby when something frightened him and now he is lost in here somewhere. Have you seen him perhaps? He is grey but in the sunlight his coat has specks of brown in it. /thinking you must be a demon of some kind judging off your scent luckily I've been a demon for so long that hiding my nature was something that came so easily to me and my acute sense of smell helps in situations like this. Guarding my thoughts and demeanor carefully/

@⦲ Im Changkyunᵈᵉᵐᵒⁿ /the beckoning whistle of the wind is what drew me outside today. clad in a navy button up, stark black vest, a tie to match, and a warm overcoat, i saunter through the woods mindlessly. a hand tucks away into the silk lining of the pocket, the other clutching he handle of my coffee mug. i soak in the familiar environment, but inevitably, boredom strikes sooner than later. the insatiable hunger within begins to make it's presence more known, yet i raise the lip of the mug and sip on instead. the rustic bench peculiarly placed between two aged camphor trees seems like a good idea right about now, so i set my sights ahead until a distinct figure in the distance catches my eye - a person. splendid. an amorphous smile quirks at my lips as i jog over, the hot liquid thrashing the walls of the mug as i call out/
hello? are you lost?

@❈ Bang Chanʷᵒˡᶠ //seeing no anger in his eyes, her lips curl into a smile as she pulls her shoulders up into a shrug// maybe? in my defense, I did knock and even announced my barging in. also your manager or whoever opened the door for me said you weren't that busy //moving closer until a few feet apart, she motions towards the outside// let's go play outside. I heard you've been cooped up in this tiny little room for a little too long. a little bit of fresh air will do you good!

@❈ Song Yuqiⁿʸᵐᵖʰ /blinking a few times when suddenly hearing the door open not even hearing the knocking at first since I had the music playing too loudly but I was quick to pick up on your presence./
Aye- do you always go barging into people's work space?
/chuckles lightly as I turn the music down just to fully turn in my chair to face you. Head falling to the side curiously/
What's up, yuqi? What can I do for you?

@❈ Bang Chanʷᵒˡᶠ //although having only said it in the spur of the moment, part of her meant it when telling the wolf that she would make sure there wouldn't be a moment in which he would ever feel not loved and appreciated. thus why she is now firmly knocking at the door to his studio after spending the last hour flexing her connections within the Korean music industry to find the address and get there// You better not be doing anything weird because I'm so totally going to barge in in 3....2....1! //slowly counting down after giving him a warning, she pushes the door open, a grin so cheeky and wide it could easily rival the cheshire cat adorning her lips as her eyes lock on the male//