hello! it's tamie again, the one behind emotional dork and lime ent trainee lee seojun as well as the studio delta trainee min hyejin and jae (who's is a flirty mess). heechul here is someone i've been wanting to bring here for awhile. i adapted him from a different muse i had a lot time ago and just added some things. here's his about for anyone to read. his background and connection page will get worked on more later when i have the time to work on them. got a few rough ideas i'll include under the read more though! if anyone wants my discord ever, don't be afraid to ask~ leave a like and i'll gladly message you about plotting with chul here <3
( tw for parental death )
heechul was born and raised in jeju city on jeju island. more specifically in the hallim-eup area by his single mother (she was an actress before but stopped doing so once she gave birth to heechul. she's gotten back into it again though)
his mother is japanese while his birth father is korean. tw his father passed when was about the age of four so he has vague memories of him. he knows his name was chosen by his father. he constantly wishes he got to spend more time with him
his mother ended up remarrying before he started high school. he dislikes his step father and is always feuding with him in some way. (might be due to him purposely getting on his step father's nerves as well)
this all caused him to end up being more distant to anyone besides his mother since his fear of losing someone ended up taking over his life a bit.
he got pushed to study english in high school though he doesn't keep up on it so he only knows a few words. he can't hold a conversation in english at all.
he ended up rebelling a bit by getting a tattoo and piercings in his right ear
he also ended up letting himself hang out with people who would take advantage of his kindness. he also dated people who broke his heart many times before he finally let them go
he found an interest in art and music so he can always be found drawing/paint as well as sculpting as well as working away at different songs he wants to create
his mother is his number one fan with both and shows him all the support
after high school he moved to seoul to attend snu which is where he's currently at as he's studying music.
he lives in an apartment by himself but he wants nothing more than a roommate or animal to keep him company
he works at a supermarket to make money though he also sell art online and likes to stream himself making art on twitch whenever he can. (he knows he can be lazy at times though. he's working on it)
a few plot ideas if anyone wants to do them
some one he knew back home. he's usually pretty distant but he definitely had a few friends he tried to keep in touch with whenever possible
someone he's dated. he's a bit scared of commitment but he's dated on/off many times
maybe someone he dated where the breakup was bad
art friends?
maybe a fwb thing?
someone he knows at university. he needs friends at uni otherwise he'd keep to himself in a corner somewhere
a step sibling plot maybe?
maybe a potential roommate?
maybe someone he accidentally gave the cold shoulder to since he seems so distant and cold upon first meeting
someone he online maybe? he spends a lot of time there when he's not busy
"i'll surprise you." he finally settled on, letting go of heechul as they reached the dining room. "you can start to eat and i'll be right back." even as he walked away, tae knew that he'd bring back both. if he factored into the news he wanted to share with heechul tonight, something a little stronger wouldn't hurt.
not at all.
true to his word, tae returned with two bottles of soda, two cups of ice even though the drinks were cold. there was also a bottle of his favorite wine, a mini debate had gone on his head. did he want soju or did he want wine and the wine won out. it felt a little romantic, even if he was the only that held that feeling. the table was large but his seat was right next to heechul's, any proximity was good enough for him.
"before we talk about anything else....how does it taste? like heaven?" considering the price he paid, it should.
"sounds good." heechul gave him a soft smile as he let himself settle at the table. he gives a nod as he starts to dig into the food. he knows how tae is in the kitchen so he appreciates whatever the other can do for him even if it's store bought. he was curious to know how the rest of the night would go. not that he usually did spend his time at tae's place but he was sure they had a few things to talk about.
looking towards the other as he heard him coming back, he couldn't help but smile more. this felt like it was a date and if anything, that made heechul heart warm a bit. he just needed to blurt out his feelings already instead of keeping them to himself. it was eating him alive at this point. at least he was close to tae though, that made him happy.
"oh, definitely tastes like heaven. much better than the food i gravitate to." he lets out a laugh.
heechul had somehow peeled himself out of the house and decided to attend waterbomb. he knows he had attended last year and ended up getting soaked. he didn't hate it but he knows he's usually not a fan of being where crowds are. he wanted to get merch and see who's performing though so he made sure not to stay at home even if it was tempting.
he managed to be beside ria though who he sees as a friend. he didn't know what he'd do if he was here alone. "so who are you most excited to see perform?" he asked curiously as he looked around to see if there were any booths selling the merch he was after. "i feel i'd be happy seeing anyone up there but can't say i look forward to having water on me."
he couldn't deny there were a few complex and confused emotions pushing through him he set his eyes on heechul. now more than ever but tae managed to stuff it down to focus on his current task. pretending he knew how to cook really, really, really. tae wouldn't consider himself a bad cook per say, he knew enough of his way around the kitchen even if he defaulted to take out. but he wanted to go all out for heechul and that meant something fancy at this house.
it only took an hour before he realized fancy wasn't in his wheel-house.
so he did the next best thing. buying and plating. it was also hard work, moving the food from the containers to the plates and then making sure he got rid of every bit of evidence of his minor lie. honestly, if heechul didn't figure it out by the end of the meal, he'd spill. there would only be so many times he could get away with it. the thought, though silly was enough to perk him up by the time his friend arrived.
"straight to the dinning room to eat first. we don't want it to get cold." were his first words as the other boy walked inside. as always, it was heechul so he didn't waste time grabbing the others hand and pulling him along. "what are we in the mood for drinking tonight?"
heechul had been pushing himself into creating more whether he was doing art, streaming, or creating music. it just kept him de-stressed especially when work got too much for him. though knowing he'd get to see tae made him even happier. he was curious about what the other had planned for them today so he was eager to go to his place. it would get him mind off the millions of things he loved to think about at least. he could focus on trying not to babble out his feelings which was easier said than done.
even as he arrived at his friend's place, he couldn't stop the way his heart was beating in his chest. it always got this way whenever he was around tae. he hated it a lot of the time and wished he'd just say how he felt already. he was just dragging it out and if anything, that was messing with him more. he shook the thoughts away as he smiled upon seeing tae again, missing him a ton.
a soft laugh left his lips before he gave tae a nod. he could feel his heart flutter at the hand contact as he let himself be pulled along. sure this is how they usually were but it never failed to make his feel soft. "honestly, i'd go for anything. maybe a soda or something stronger if we both wanna go that route."
at times, eunbin couldn't help but wonder how agonizing social settings like this may be for those who don't like to socialize. even she had a difficult time after a few hours, and she was probably one of the most social people around.
"there are probably a few people in there sleeping with their eyes open." with the number of alcohol bottles that have been opened, she's more surprised that there aren't more students out here, falling to the floor. "i've seen way too many kids who don't know their tolerance level and go all out," she admits with a slight scrunch of her nose.
her ears perk up at his words, and she glances over with more curiosity present in her eyes. "do you write music? that's so cool!" she's always been more of a dancer, so it was fascinating to meet someone who did more work regarding songs. "i've always wanted to try that out, but i don't even know where to start."
he's sure others have it worse than him and wouldn't even be able to last that long inside. there was a lot of noise as well as bodies almost everywhere. not a good place for introverts at all. he did what he could but being outside was a nice break from all the chaos inside.
"oh, i bet there are." he was sure there were people actually sleeping in there as well. probably too many sleepy drunks with how alcohol was being passed around. he just didn't try to touch any of it when in there at all. alcohol wasn't his go to.
he nods his head at her words. "i do. it's a bit freeing in a way plus it's fun to do the production side as well." he was passionate about it which was why he never let up on it. plus if his mom hadn't been his biggest cheerleader, he wouldn't have pursued this as hard as he had. "well, i could probably show you where to start if you'd like. no pressure at all though."
"working hard? never." he returned the playful energy with a smile, his full attention on heechul now that he had arrived. "i even took some time to slack off and gets us some treats." tae gestured to the table, a cookie already in hand himself. "as for ideas for the stage..." he leaned back in his chair, seiriously thinking about it.
"how about this? towards the middle of the song, we'll rip our shirts off and continue performing, i'm sure no one will be able to look away after that." they might get kicked out as well but it would be unforgettable. but that was tae being silly, when it came to the serious half his answer, he barely had anything.
"i think we should just have fun, like we practiced. there is more space for you to do some dance moves and i'll try to move along as best i can with the guitar." tae leaned forward a bit, his hand coming to his chin. "we can try and do more to interact with the crowd, inside the room...we're just pointing at the wall but some direct eye-contact shouldn't hurt. more importantly, you should just be your amazing self, they'll see the talent."
"always." he laughs a bit before giving the other his full attention. "oh? look at you always thinking of the best things." he was pretty hungry so having a little treat right now was nice. "got a few?" he asked curiously as he reach for one of the other treats.
he laughed upon hearing that. "that would be a show for sure but don't think we should risk getting kicked out." he adored whenever tae had silly answers like this. took away from the seriousness that he dealt with constantly.
"i think so as well. plus everyone watching will be able to tell we're having fun. yes which will be great. feel i haven't gotten to dance around too much when we practiced." he honestly couldn't help but smile more, already imagining the whole performance even before they did it. "that would be great and direct eye contact would be better for our performance. aww, you as well. they'll see that we're amazing up there. i just know it."
his fingertips run over the many different games that are on the shelf in front of him at the store they're currently in. he was trying to find maybe something different, something that he didn't already own. but, he was a bit unsure on what he actually wanted, truth be told. there wasn't anything that recently stuck out to him or anything. plus, knowing leean, he really liked those superhero games the most; so, a lot of his hours lately have been on marvel rivals, if anything. but, there had to be something here, right?
luckily, he had found himself with heechul that day. he was doing his best to really bond with the other, break down into those walls, and all of that. something that anyone would do, right? leean knew he had his own walls too, considering he's a bit shy and all that himself - one who usually keeps to himself until someone fully befriends with. nonetheless, he finds himself turning to the other.
"heechul," he starts. "i don't think you ever did tell me what kinda games you like, have ya?" he says, before he looks back at the shelves in front. "so, what do you like?" leean asked. "we should get it today and maybe we could go play it?" he suggested, a small shrug of his shoulders. "or we could just go play around in an internet café?"
heechul lets out a soft sigh as he looks at the different games lined on the shelf. sure he had a few games at home but there was something about getting a new one that was appealing. his life revolved around genshin impact and he had been trying multiplayer games with others as well. it was time for something new. he wasn't that picky so he's sure he'd find something.
he has company today though and it's been hard not to keep distant. it's his first instinct when meeting someone new so he tries his best to get past that. his eyes scan over different games, reading what little descriptions they have and admiring the visuals. he has a few different ideas and hopefully one would attract him enough to buy it.
perking up and looking towards leean, he can't help the way he almost looks like a deer caught in headlights. "oh. i don't recall that i have at all." he says, his attention diverting back to the game in his hand. "i really like open world games or anything fantasy like. i've been into different multiplayer games lately." he lets him know. "we could do that if you want. might have to see what catches our attention the most." though the next suggestion got his brain working more. "i mean an internet café would be pretty fun as well. haven't been in one of those for a bit."
"right? like what if it never goes on sale again? then i miss out." sua scowls at the idea of it. it's happened before-- tablets going on sale and sua going mm, maybe next time! and then next time never happens. it's a certified way to drive her mad. "...but having cute things is fun, too." she's eyeing a set up pencils with cute characters on them. nothing really artsy or important about them. but the mascots staring back at her bring a small smile to her face.
she plucks the pack off the display. "a treat for me." she says in defense, like heechul's going to scold her even though he's never done that before. sua takes a step away from the current display and then at the next, continuing. "i guess i'll care if it fucks up my drawing." a problem for future sua to figure out, honestly.
"do you draw with coloured pencils a lot?" sua asks, tilting her head as she looks around for the options. truthfully, she doesn't spend a lot of time with pencils. pens are more her style, if she can't get to her tablet-- especially when it comes to colors. "i hate sharpening them."
"exactly so i get buying in the moment. missing out is the worst for sure." he's seen too many sales that he thought to buy from but changed his mind and regretted it later. sales are in the moment and he's realized to take the chance then and there. "i couldn't agree more. can't have too many cute things." he has his fair share of supplies with cute characters that he seems to collect in a way. he likes looking at them especially if he's had a bad day.
heechul can't help but smile a bit, his eyes looking at what sua picked out. "it's a nice treat for sure." he muses before his eyes are looking back at what he has in his hands. there's so much here and he knows he could spend way too much money on supplies alone. "exactly. can't pass them up right now." sure professional supplies are nice but he's all for getting something that even seems like a novelty.
"i do sometimes." heechul answers as he decides to pick one and looks at the other options that they have. he likes something about being able to add color with them plus he's a bit scared when it comes to pens. not to say he hasn't used pens before but something about knowing he can't erase afterwards tends to make him shy away. "i get that for sure. i have an electric sharpener just for that so i don't feel like i'm sharpening them forever."
heechul didn't know what he expected when he stepped inside the cafe but he knew he was staring a ton before he ordered a dessert and a tea to go with it. sure he was here to check out the cafe but he was also here to figure out his performance alongside tae.
sure there had been some planning and practicing at each other's homes but it felt nice to be outside of an apartment this time. maybe a change in scenery would help more with figuring out how their performance would go for the talent show.
looking around the place, he instantly spots tae and walks over. he can't help the smile on his lips as he sits beside his best friend. "not working too hard on our performance are you?" he can't help the way his tone becomes a bit teasing as he can't help the fond gaze that always happens when he's looking at the other male.
"got any ideas for when we are on stage? i wanna make sure we keep everyone's eyes on us when we perform."
it wasn't surprising to meet somebody who was dragged here against their will by a friend. actually, eunbin's met quite a lot of them, and it was always up to her to try to get them involved in the social activities planned at these events. however, she was exhausted herself and found this conversation a lot more interesting than anything that was going on back inside the venue.
"yeah, especially because i always have to be on the look out for someone who may look excluded and whatnot. sometimes, i just want to find a backroom and nap for like fifteen minutes." it wasn't like her to get so socially tired like she was tonight, but even eunbin couldn't always handle being around so many people at once.
the energy was different from standing on stage. when she was on stage, she could perform for hours and live off of the energy of the crowd. however, at times like this, it almost felt one-sided. it seemed like she was the only one putting in effort. "my bet is that we could probably sneak away and go home, and i don't think they'll notice. if you really want to leave, i can tell your friend that something came up so you had to go."
usually heechul spoke openly about how he didn't want to do certain things but some of his friends didn't listen at all. it was easier for him to stay on the sidelines and do his own thing. his social battery was much smaller so he always felt better being on his own or with one other person. groups sucked out all his energy much more especially when it was forced upon him.
"i mean i'm sure some people appreciated that. you know napping somewhere does sound more appealing." it would be quiet at least and away from all the noise. there was just so many people inside that heechul would rather be anywhere else.
he honestly didn't quite understand how others could thrive with so much energy going on. maybe it was due to him being an introvert instead of an extrovert. that probably made all the difference. "we could. there's so many people in there, no one would know a thing. i might. i could be streaming instead or working away at another song."
"sometimes if i'm out and they have a sale going on, i'll grab what i can, but not enough to know what i'm looking for." it's a little bit humbling for her, honestly. maybe sua should put more research into these sort of things-- but if it works, then it works for her. sua's not an art snob or anything like that. she just likes to draw. "they change their branding all the time, too." sua's learned from experience to stray away from the cuter packaging, finding a lot of the times the material isn't as sturdy or the type of quality she needs. it is cute though, for just doodling though.
lead quality. sua stares blankly at the options before giving a loud huff. "i'm just going to go with my gut." she says, before promptly tossing the one of the packs back on the shelf half-heartedly. "if they suck, i'll know to grab the other ones next time." if sua even cares about the difference. sometimes, it doesn't even matter.
"do you have anything you want? or things you wanted to peek at?" sua asks, tilting her head as she studies ink pens.
"i mean i get that. i try to make sure i know but sometimes you just wanna grab something you need especially with a sale." he's grabbed different items that haven't been the best but he doesn't care. as long as it get the job done, he will use whatever art supplies he can to draw. "i can believe it. they gotta switch it up sometimes." at this point, he can tell what is the good quality items. he knows some of the packaging can be deceiving but he's bought some things just to doodle instead of doing full art pieces in.
"that works. better than trying to figure it out." he knew they couldn't go wrong with a gut feeling. he was probably gonna do that with his own choices today. he didn't have time to look between items that were basically the same. "i mean that works. unless you just end up not caring in the end." a small difference didn't matter as much at least in his mind.
"i've been looking between colored pencils. might just pick one since they look too much alike and boast about the same things." he told her, still looking between the two cases.
"what if we write a bunch of letters? it'd go a long way to show our sincerity." though, that was mainly a joke and it wasn't as if tae would do it. maybe. possibly. if he had any idea that it would actually work, he wouldn't wait to do it.
then he tried to be a bit more causal. it wasn't as if he wasn't already affectionate and cuddly with heechul. "you'd only want see me doing a cartwheel so you can laugh when i fail." tae found himself laughing. while he wasn't the most laziest person in the world, he was sure he wouldn't be able to pull off a great cartwheel. he'd fall flat on his face first. but it did give him a chance. an opening. tae found himself heaving an long sigh, resting his head on heechul's shoulders before he just went for it and laid his head on heechul's lap, getting comfortable as he looked up at the other.
it wasn't as if they hadn't been this close before and he missed it. "i can't either but at least i'd be able to show them i have ambition but i'm also not sure how far that would get me….." he trailed off, lost looking at the other for a second. "well as long as we can join the same company, even debut in the same group. i'd be happy."
"i mean that would be a hilarious thing to do." heechul didn't think he'd have the patience to write that many letters even if it was serious. his hands feel like their hurting just at the thought.
a laugh left his lips upon hearing tae's words. "maybe but i'd make sure to take care of you if you got hurt." he knows cartwheels take skill and he applauds anyone who can do them. he knows he can't so he never even tries to do them. he can't help the warm smile that spreads across his lips as he lets his hands run through tae's hair. he doesn't mind them being close like this and always craves it even if he shies away a bit.
he missed this though and loved that tae decided to rest against his lap. "i mean, that might get you far. some companies even after a rejection love seeing how ambitious you are." he said mused, hoping his words were reassuring. "i would be happy with that. crossing my fingers that it will happen for us."
upon hearing his name, eunbin's assumption that this is his first time is confirmed because while she may not remember faces, she can remember names, and it's definitely her first time hearing his. "let me guess. that same acquaintance convinced you to come and then abandoned you to go socialize on their own. i've heard it happens quite a lot," she stated with a soft chuckle.
whenever that happened, it almost seemed like her responsibility to help those people not feel too left out. she wanted these social gatherings to be a fun experience for everybody, even if they were dragged here against their will.
"there are so many people in there that i'm sure they won't notice if we're out here for a few more minutes." letting out a sigh, she looked down at her phone that was already ringing with texts asking where she was, but eunbin decided she needed this break. no matter how extroverted she was, sometimes she just needed some time to herself. "i don't always enjoy this either, by the way. it gets exhausting for me, too."
heechul nodded his head instantly upon hearing her words. "yup, that's exactly what happened. i probably wouldn't have come otherwise since things like these are usually my scene." he sighed a bit as she looked at her. he usually kept to himself so this was much more than he could usually handle. if he had a friend beside it would be different but at least being outside of the building made him feel better.
at least he got to observe everyone though. that got him to sketch a few of the people there so that was a plus. now socializing was a beast of it's own. he could do it just preferred not to do so at all unless it was with his friends.
"true. probably all too preoccupied in there with everything going on." he was sure his presence wouldn't be noticed anyway. he was one of the people that wasn't socializing so he felt like a ghost. heechul couldn't help but send a soft smile her way. "i get that. it seems like a lot even if someone is a extrovert. i can't imagine keeping up the same energy for too long in there."
if he had enough courage, he'd reach out and lock hands. that didn't happen. he didn't have enough courage and this was also the real world. instead, he just soaked in the little touch, a feeling he could return too whenever he wanted.
"no, we can't give up." he took a second to focus on heechul's words. "we'll get them next time." he'd keep trying. as long as he knew he had a friend in it with him. "maybe i should've tried that." he didn't audition with any instruments. "i did a remix of darling's irony...." and it didn't seem like they were too impressed with him. "a mix i made myself but alas...." tae trailed off, leaning on heechul more. this was normal right? "if you get a chance to audition again, what would you do next? i might learn how to do a cartwheel off the way, they'd have to accept me then right?"
it was out there but maybe he needed to be out there. "or if i learn seventeen more languages by my next audition and i do an entire song switching between them."
the thought of doing something a bit more past the line of friendship was tempting. he wanted to hold hands or even just rest his head against the other's shoulder. he already gave him plenty of fond gazes but maybe he should do more instead of just waiting for the right moment.
"nope, we have to keep trying." he smiles a bit as he looked at tae. "we will. we'll show them that we deserve to be apart of the company." he didn't know when he'd get to audition again but he would be ready when the chance came. "i mean it was just the first thing i thought of." he liked playing guitar so maybe he'd have to do something else. he could showcase more if possible since he did dance a bit. "i mean i feel anything you try would be great." he mused, knowing he was biased when it came to tae. "i find it cool you did a mix yourself." he knew his best friend was talented and it just made him hope he got to do more. he let himself lean back against tae more, keeping his hand in the same place as he gave him rubbed his hand against him in a soothing manner. "hmm, i'd probably try to dance inside of just sitting with a guitar. maybe they wanted to see that instead." he wasn't a horrible dancer but it wasn't what he focused on most. "i mean, i'd accept you with seeing a cartwheel."
"that would be impressive. don't think i could keep seventeen languages in my mind." he laughed a bit.
if he wasn't holding onto his thoughts, he'd admit that they were perfect for each other. it's not like they were dating or he'd bring it up but if they were, it'd be much easier to be together if they were in the same company. "i'm just glad we have the same taste." everything was so perfect. even if it wasn't. a small frown worked it's way it's way onto his face and leaned over, dropping his weight on heechul.
"that sucks, i'll admit. it sort of feels good that i wouldn't have to get over it if you got in and i didn't. but they also lost out on an amazing trainee." he was sure there were dozen's of good trainee's but tae liked to think that heechul was a little more special than the rest. "i think i could fit myself into the other companies but like you...studio delta...i think it's the best fit for me." that and his ultimate idols were under the company. "what did you audition with? what was like it for you? i don't get nervous often but i could only stare at the wall behind the panel's head."
heechul knew that they both were meant for each other but he never spoke those thoughts out loud. maybe he should start doing so and things would change. he didn't like hiding anything from tae even his feelings. "of course. feel we always have." he laughed a bit but instantly found himself resting a hand against tae as he kept him close.
"yeah it does. we're both lost out on a chance but neither of us should give up at all. you think so?" heechul hadn't expected tae to say that and it made his cheeks burn instantly. if anything, it just made his feelings for the other deepen. "studio delta just feels like the one. others we both could get used to but they don't feel like the perfect fit." he enjoyed all the groups at each company but he was focusing on what he did for school that he knew would help him with being an idol. "i auditioned with a song by the rose and even played it on my guitar. it was nerve wracking. i tried my best to keep my eyes on the people watching the audition but i wanted to look everywhere else."
"it's sort of a random thought." well, not random for him but it would be random for heechul. maybe. he paused the movie he and heechul were in the middle of. they hadn't actually finished it yet but it was one of those more comfortable hang-outs. silence or scrolling until there was a topic they both wanted to talk about. "well, i have sort of a random thought, what company would you want to get into?" he knew they both had the dream of becoming an idol but he never really asked. it was a sort segeway, anyway.
"i think enough time has passed so i'm allowed to tell but i auditioned for studio delta and failed." it had been hard keeping the audition a secret and then he didn't want to talk about his failure. "i think it stung a little more because they told me to try out for another label so now i think i'm dead-set on joining." unless his desire to debut won out. "but, thinking about you…do you have a company you want or should i just take any opportunity?"
looking over at tae, heechul had a look over curiosity over his features. he didn't mind their more comfortable hangouts at all and it just let him get the chance to enjoy being beside his best friend without anything else in the way. "hmm. i had been undecided before since i didn't know if i wanted to be in a company but i feel i'm leaning towards studio delta. feel they fit for what i like doing more." his love of producing music as well as playing instruments was something that he felt would fit in more at studio delta than at the other two companies.
"oh? i auditioned there as well and didn't get it." he knew he could have shared after everything was said and done. he hadn't though and even just thought it was a fleeting memory but hearing that tae auditioned there as well just made him feel happy. "aww, that does suck but i'm sure you could get into any company you try for." he knew his friends skills were good and any company would love to have him. "i'd go for studio delta again. i wanna up my skills and try for them again. i feel i wouldn't fit in with the other two companies at all."
"i haven't bought art supplies in a long time." sua recounts to heechul, glancing between different pencil packs with a critical eye. she hasn't really had to do so, much preferring the comfort and ease of her tablet over normal paper and pencil. her time's limited though, and it's hard ensuring that her tablet is safe as well as charged most of the time. back to basics is her essential thought process now. sua doesn't mind it too much. "i feel like there's so many new brands i haven't even heard of before. like, what's even the difference here?"
she holds up two different brands of pencils to the other, her eyes narrowed as they dart between the two. they're both the same size, a similar pack amount. the price range is a little different, but they look like the same pencil. "don't they look the same? one says the graphite is stronger-- what does that even mean?" sua's expression twists into something both confused and frustrated.
"honestly, me either. i usually just browse them if i have the time to." heechul muttered as he looked over a few supplies himself, looking between two different colored pencil brands. sure at times, he would pull out a sketchbook and draw in it but he relied on his tablet much more. it was easier to grab instead of pull out a lot of supplies to work on whatever he was creating on paper. maybe he'd have to go back to make a full piece on paper again. that would be fun and get him back into not relying on the shortcuts that came with digital art. "true. they are always coming out with a new brand everyday it seems and each boasts something different to their competitors."
looking over the pencils, heecul tries to find the difference that is claimed on the packaging. it all looks the same to him and he wonders if there is even a difference at the end of the day. "they do look the same. maybe they are talking about their lead quality which you wouldn't know unless you used the pencil. it doesn't make sense to me otherwise." it make him dislike picking out art supplies but he always went with whatever got him his money's worth at the end of the day.
