cheerful sensibility

My company was very nice! (/holds up her index finger and straightens her back to look more intimidating as she turns to face him) It soon fell bankrupt though, I totally neglected it because of um, other things — Jonghun’s might be closer to what dad was aiming for — but I’m pretty sure my company’s closer too.. just not as close as Jonghun’s… (/chuckles) - (/purses her lips as she nods once and drops her gaze to the floor once again, feeling guilty about assuming that Jonghun just really has a bad attitude because what the Gryffindor said never really occurred to her until he told her) I guess you’re right, (/perks up and says that in her best debonair tone as she curls her lips up into a smile) Okay! I’m going to send him an owl, then. Later tonight. I really do hope he’s at least a bit nicer now. It’ll make things a lot easier. Anyway, you’re leaving to see Jonghun again, right? Why don’t you just stay here and wait for him to come back ..? won’t that be more convenient for you?

-his eyes widen moreso at her intimidating stance, though he once again digs his teeth into his lip to bite back laughter, visibly amused by the plight but covering it up with a somber expression- I'm so sorry to hear that. Perhaps one day you'll have another go at it! -nods his head for emphasis as he usually does, his expression softening again as he takes a step closer, reaching out to grab her hands and lace their fingers together before squeezing reassuringly- Please don't be discouraged if he still isn't all sunshine and rainbows when you talk to Jonghun, noona. It really takes him a while to get close to someone.. he hated me for the first week he knew me. -grins cheekily, over exaggerating a bit about his boyfriend's feelings when they met- He's hard, but once he lets you in, he's one of the kindest people ever.. he's just bad at learning how to trust. -letting go of her hands, he pauses at the suggestion and smiles slightly, shaking his head some- I can stay for a while, but not the whole week. Unfortunately, calling and texting is more efficient than owls, especially with how busy he is, and my phone won't work on school grounds.. plus I have a bit of work of my own to do. Not as important as a company, but still..

Hmm.. I guess you’re right.. (/nods before looking up at him) but hey, for the record, I did own a company .. only virtually and is filled with little tiny people wearing pink … and I was 9.. (/says the first words rather confidently and trails off at the last few words as she realises it’s nothing compared to the current situation Jonghun is going through and then tries to cover her embarrassment with an awkward grin) - (/her eyes doubles in size upon hearing that Jonghun has his own company) Wow, okay that — I did not see coming. (/smiles as she shakes her head) I understand ..That’s how it is I guess. I just really hope I can help him in anyway, you know? to share the huge amount of burden dad must have passed on to him. (/her smile widens at your last words) You really think he’d like it ? But — (/runs a hand through her hair in frustration and frowns) I really don’t know what to say.. I mean, the last time I saw him, his words were ‘I don’t want anything to do with you’ and it’s not really a sentence that would encourage you to write a letter to him..

-bites his lip to stifle a laugh, finding the talk of the tiny pink company when she was nine adorable, so he widens his eyes after a moment and looks genuinely impressed- Your company sounds very nice, noona! But.. I think Jonghun's is closer to what your father was aiming for, so he would find his experience more.. useful? -he smiles sweetly, trying to be honest without offending, because the last thing he wants is to upset anyone- I don't think it's that big of a burden on Jonghun, though, he said he'll only be away for this week.. so I think he's just getting everything arranged and then he won't have to do much with it after that? I'm.. not sure.. -blinks slowly and tilts his head, shaking it after a moment and giving another reassuring smile- Noona.. Jonghun is kind of.. like that with everyone. You have to let him warm up to you. And he was even more reluctant to meet you just because.. his surgery was soon and he wasn't sure if he'd make it. And he didn't want to get close to you then have something bad happen, you know? He might be a bit nicer now.

(/lips twitching into a small smile as she tries to stifle her laughter at his remark) - I.. I just don’t understand why dad never left the company to my name. I mean, besides the obvious fact that Jonghun would be a much more suitable heir since he’s older and a boy.. and i’m obviously everything he’s not..(/trails softer upon realising that it really must be the reason but still, isn’t willing to accept that) it doesn’t really mean I can’t help with it, right? (/runs a hand through her hair as she sighs) Am I worrying too much ..? (/smiles softly, feeling a little bit more relief after hearing what you said) Okay.. I’ll try to send him an owl later today.

-thinking for a moment in order to try and choose his words carefully and avoid making her feel worse, he shakes his head after a moment, head cocking to the side before a hesitant smile forms on his face- It's.. it's not uncommon for people to leave a company or something like that to the oldest child, especially if it's a boy. It's nothing against you, it's just.. Jonghun was probably his first choice because of that. Also, Jonghun already has his own company, so he probably figured that he.. understands how to run one? Maybe? -floundering a bit, he shrugs and gives a helpless 'I don't know' gesture as his lower lip juts out into a pout- Don't take it personally though, noona. -nods once, firmly, before his smile returns and he perks up once again- Good! I really think he'd like to receive an owl from you!

I see. (/nods her head gravely as he speaks,her eyes looking at the view outside the window as she gets the idea that somehow, Jonghun’s reason for not wanting to go back is because he didn’t want to see her) I’ve forgotten what our father’s work is.. but I’m pretty sure it causes much stress.. I know that Jonghun’s been doing well.. but still.. (/speaks in a very gentle voice as she says this, her eyes still looking anywhere but at him; afraid that if she does, he’ll be able to see the hatred she is harbouring for herself for not being able to do anything to alleviate the burden on her brother) .. is there anything I can do? to help? I will do anything. Hongki, I will do anything. (/finally looks at him, her eyes ardent and determined)

I.. I honestly am not sure what the work is either. Jonghun didn't tell me. He just said he inherited a company and he needed to go away for a while. When I asked, he said it wasn't a big deal because he already owns a company anyway.. -biting his lip, he blinks and muses to himself- Must be where all his money comes from.. -feeling silly at the obvious remark he made, he shakes his head a few times and looks up, confusion written on his face now as he sees the determination in her expression, not understanding what is going through her head until he thinks on it for a moment- Noona, Jonghun is okay.. he can handle this. You're not, like, going to make him sick again just because you can't help him with this. I already wanted to go along, and he's determined to do this on his own. But.. maybe you could write him an owl? He might like to hear from you.

So you’re going away after a week again? (/pouts and crosses her hands playfully as she fails at refraining from showing how his words of confirmation disappoints her though she couldn’t help but smile at how his hair bounces up and down whilst jumping on the spot) France wasn’t as exciting as I thought it would be really, maybe it’s because I was alone He did..? But.. Jonghun just got out of a surgery didn’t he? (/drops her gaze to the floor, biting her lower lip. the feeling of being totally useless slowly overwhelming her) …When is Jonghun coming back?

Unfortunatelyyyy. I have to go back to my boyfriendddd. -his smile remains sheepish as he says this, feeling guilty for leaving his friends again but of course needing to spend as much of his summer as possible with Jonghun; it's already been difficult, accepting the fact they'd be apart a full week- You need to go back to France with someone else sometime, it's so nice when you're actually enjoying yourself... -he trails off, noticing the change in tone and expression, sobering up again himself as he sighs- Jonghun is doing a lot better since his surgery.. he'll be okay. But I'm not sure when he's coming back here.. not until the school year starts again, I don't think. Jonghun.. Jonghun isn't crazy about being here, so he's kind of been avoiding coming back now that we're on summer break. Plus, we've both had.. a lot of other things going on, we haven't had much time to be back here for long.

by yourself? (/the smile on her face falters as her thoughts once again brings pessimistic reasons as to why he could be alone) Oh, only for a week.. (/heaves a soft sigh of relief as her smile finds its way back to her face upon hearing his words) I really wanted to see you too — ever since I came back from France. Why are you back here all alone? Whereabouts is Jonghun?

Only a week. -nods in confirmation and shuffles his feet a bit, still feeling a bit out of sorts after being away from the castle for so long, having left before summer even began for other students- Oh! You need to tell me all about France! -his nodding becomes more eager and he bounces in place on his heels, though his smile softens at the mention of Jonghun- He's away for business things.. your um, your father left his company to him, apparently.. he's gone to get all of that sorted out.

(/stumbles back slightly as he throws his arm around her and grins widely as she returns his hug) I missed you, tokki (/pulls away, a gentle smile surfacing on her face as she looks directly at him) - (/cocks her head slightly to the side) Is that so? What’s up? do you need anything?

-laughs softly as the hug is broken, biting his lip and shaking his head a few times- No, no I don't need anything.. I'm just by myself for a week and I don't really like being alone, so I wanted to come back to the school for a bit.. -his smile turns sheepish and he lifts a hand, rubbing the back of his neck- And I don't know who all is at the castle right now, so I was hoping to see you the most.

(/walks aimlessly down one of the castle’s corridor whilst having her wayward thoughts lead her mind to some thoughts she’d been trying to ignore lately) - (/catches a glimpse of someone’s familiar back and tries hard to remember who it was & as a name hits her like a speeding bullet train, she runs towards him and places a hand on his shoulder) Hongki…?

-feeling a hand settle on his shoulder, he's quickly snapped out of his own thoughts and he blinks a few times, though the voice addressing him is instantly recognizable and his eyes widen as he whirls around to confirm it's exactly who he was looking for- Noona! -launches himself forward for a hug, feeling relief wash over him at how easy it was to be reunited with the very friend he was hoping to visit- I came here to look for you!