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the current dream team :
jiwon kwon ( bramble ). thirty four, nouveau riche.
open starter anywhere that makes sense
"oh my goodness, congratulations!" on instinct alone, or perhaps an assumed social necessity, ferah leaned in and hugged them following the news they'd just shared with her. "when did you find out or get the confirmation?" the question came as she was pulling back from the embrace. it seemed fresh given the excitement and the fact that she'd been in the right place at the right time to be the first person to be told, to find out. "this is what you wanted, right?"
the culmination of hard work deserved to be celebrated, and jiwon had always been a firm believer in marking those milestones — both personal and professional. “it was a dreaded google meets call first thing in the morning, actually,” she sighed, returning the hug without hesitation. “for a moment, i thought it was going to be bad news like a termination, but hey, a promotion? in this economy?” she gave a small shrug, accompanied by a relaxed grin as the weight of uncertainty lifted from her shoulders. “a just reward for the stress,” she added—and the late nights, the meetings that could’ve been emails, and the circus that was occasionally management. alas. “this calls for a drink or something bougie, don't you think?”
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never in rosalia’s twenty seven years had fashion failed her. until today. stuck in a dress in an upscale boutique with flushed cheeks, a light sheen peeking through her makeup, and a zipper that wouldn’t budge. “ no , no , no. ” a soft spoken, slightly panicked mantra that was repeated with every failed attempt to reach, and release the metal teeth from the fabric. a deep breath was inhaled through her nose and released past her lips, calming herself and disturbing the errant dark strands that were ticking her face before her head poked out from behind the curtain. “ i’m sorry , ” a gentle plea. “ my zipper is stuck , do you mind . . . ? ”
certain price tags drew her in, others were dismissed almost as quickly as she noticed them. she knew, with quiet confidence, that her bank account could cover the cost of anything on display, yet old habits kept her cautious anyway — as though, somehow, a limit might still be crossed if she wasn’t careful. the plea for assistance didn’t go unheard. her ears pricked at the voice, dark eyes flicking toward the open curtain. the response came automatically: “of course!” jiwon moved quickly, all too aware of the situation the other found themselves in — as in: very, extremely aware. “zippers can be so temperamental, can’t they?” she said with a soft chuckle, slipping carefully into the room. her gaze skimmed the fabric, searching for the troublesome fastening. “don’t worry,” she added gently, reaching to help, “you’ll be able to leave the boutique with your modesty intact, okay? promise.”
INT. local coffee shop - morning status : open.
unlike most of the people she met, she wasn't a fan of gossip. este much preferred useful information, her preferred mode of getting to know people. what was the thing they knew the most about? what could she extrapolate from it to use to make herself more powerful? she was a natural networker, and this coffee chat was no exception. “ new album just came out . . . ” she said, as if it wasn't already plastered across times square. she liked to play humble where she could. “ naturally, next one is in the works. ” she looked at the person before her as if her question was obvious. when it didn't click, she continued. “ i want to write a song about that thing you were telling me about. ” that thing that had happened to them, or was it that interest they had taken up? este couldn't remember, but she took out her fountain pen and notebook to write down everything that was said now.
despite her life often moving a mile a minute—balancing career, family duties, and various other activities jiwon frequently lost track of—she did cherish the rare moments when things could come to a standstill. the silence, the chance to catch her breath amidst it all. one, two. este’s trailing off didn’t go unnoticed, but jiwon refrained from commenting, hoping the other’s next words would be more direct. call it : a lesson in saying what you mean. "which thing? i talked a lot of shit just now." the honest truth. and paired with an espresso, that truth only became more exaggerated. dark eyes flicked to the treat between them, casually gesturing toward it. "oh, did you mean the dubai cookie craze? i mean..." she shrugged, unsure of what meaning the sweet might hold, but if anyone could find it, it was este. "everyone's been hyping it up, and it's selling out everywhere, though i tried it, and honestly, it’s not as amazing as influencers claim." a confused look passed over jiwon’s face. "was it that?" with her luck, probably not.
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⸻ she slunk upside down on her sister’s couch, one leg anchored on the back rest to keep her from slipping down the floor. jia popped one popcorn after another into her mouth, tongue slowly turning yellow from the powdered cheese. “ is it crazy that i find virgil van dijk sooo cute ? that's a man. ”
almond pocky is seconds away from being consumed until it slips between her fingers from the betrayal. "what's more crazy is that you're coming out as a liverpool supporter, but you know, whatever." ever dramatic, she feigns mock disappointment before shrugging. "i guess he's okay, and he's not a horrible player either so i suppose i'd have to agree." the admission, to put it bluntly, pains her. tilting her head, eyes narrowing with playful scrutiny, she adds, "who else do you happen to find cute? i promise to not kick you out if i don't agree." this time, perhaps.
STATUS : open for anyone ( 3 / 4 )
LOCATION : some fancy bar lol !
lingering near the edge of the room, logan's hands wrapped around her glass, more for something to do than anything else. her gaze drifted over shallow conversations and perfectly - timed laughter. everyone moved so easily, like they’d rehearsed this kind of night over and over, and she couldn’t help wondering if they actually felt that comfortable or if they were just better at pretending than she was. when someone stepped beside her, she straightened slightly, polite instinct kicking in before anything else. " i keep thinking i'll get used to this, " a small smile bordered on apologetic. " and then every time i walk into a room like this it still feels like i'm crashing someone else's party. ... which is ridiculous, because i'm ... i'm pretty sure i was invited ? hopefully ? "
mingling is an obligation. nothing here is accidental, she learns. nothing is freely given. jiwon knows the choreography by heart having performed it for years — for her education, her career, and now, for her family. the role of social butterfly fits her like a glove, drifting between guests with measured laughter and faux interest. even if her throat burns from the niceties, it never shows. "what’s it called again?" the eldest kwon muses, snapping her fingers once. "imposter syndrome, right? sometimes i need to remind myself ten times over that i'm actually in the right place." five years in, and she still half-expects someone to tap her shoulder and request she leave. she studies the other more closely. familiar—almost. “and if you are crashing the party—though i doubt it—” her smile curves, knowing, "i wouldn’t tell the host." she takes a passing glass, lifting it in a small toast. "enjoy it."
STATUS : open for anyone ( 1 / 4 ). TIME : 10:40am. LOCATION : natascha's new apartment, manhattan.
" uh, i have no idea where anything else is. " boxes are still stacked in the corners of apartment, clothes and shows strewn about in spare bedroom meant to become new wardrobe. she's half dressed in high rise jeans, olivia von halle robe covering upper frame while rifling through box, hunting for something to wear. " this is ugly, isn't it ? " holds shirt to frame. " i'm overthinking a brunch outfit of all things, but i can't find what i'm looking for. i'm almost tempted to buy an entirely new outfit. "
to others, the scene before them may be interpreted as a mess. chaos , even. for jiwon, however , eyes instantly light up at the prospect of organising — a real life unpacking level? thrilling ! . “ the perfect excuse to invest in the brother p series label maker, ” comes the sing song reply. attention shifts to the shirt for a moment, brows briefly furrowing. “ nothing you possess can be ugly. ” truth. “ though wouldn’t it be waste if you bought something new, only to find what you’re looking for is in that box. ” head cants in the direction to her right. a pause, then, with some hesitation : “ actually, no, the one under it. is there a deadline to the unpacking, or? ”
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