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One In The Same || CLOSED ||

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Yoongi had never met another of his kind before. Sure, he’d learned to control the powers that haunted him for most of his life, but that didn’t mean he became any more social than he’d ever been before. He preferred not talking to people unless they actually interested him. If they didn’t interest him, he’d let one of his other group members talk to them if they were around and keep to himself. If no one else was around, he tended to let the idle conversation drift off into awkward silence when he didn’t particularly care for someone enough to actually attempt conversation. However, the moment that he saw a familiar face nearby, Yoongi’s interest immediately peaked. Not only had he seen the male before after performing and covering one of their songs with his group, but there was something about him… He felt different. Clearly not human, but… Almost familiar as if they were the same species, not that he was going to bring that up first, anyway. 

“Hey, I’ve seen you before. Didn’t your group cover one of our songs? You guys did pretty good. Actually, I was impressed… And normally I’m bored enough to just zone out until the entire award show performances are over…” It wasn’t a secret that Yoongi always looked bored with everyone else’s performances there. He’d rather be sleeping or writing songs, anyway. Why would he be happy about having to watch others when he could be doing something much more important. 

Award shows weren’t really Yeosang’s thing. The mingling. The pressure to be the greatest performance possible while cheering on other idols but deep down wanting to do better than all of them... It was exhausting. Not to mention the stress of waiting to see if they even got an award. Not that the basilisk was expecting to. If he didn’t go there looking forward to it, if they didn’t win he’d have come to terms with it already, but if they did he’d get to be pleasantly surprised. While others in his group were off wherever they may be, no doubt talking to friends in other groups and getting themselves into trouble Yeosang was on his own, just quietly sticking to himself. Until someone started talking to him. Slowly the male’s eyes flickered over to the source of the voice, eyes widening the slightest bit in surprise when he saw who it was. The basilisk had always been level headed, not easily flustered or undone by emotions, honestly if anyone were to have one of the members of the boygroup they all looked up to, thank god it was him. At least he could talk without stumbling over his words. ‘Now, come on Yeosang, smile. Actually smile, don’t just do your non-smiling smile.’ He thought to himself, forcing his lips to change from their usual stoic position into a more friendly looking smile as he dipped his head down in a polite bow. 

“Thank you. Yes, we did cover one of your songs, I’m glad we could make a good enough impression that you remembered it.” The rest of his group was going to freak when he told them about this. Yeosang opened his mouth to say something else, the words catching in his throat as he finally picked up on something his shock hid from him earlier. Yoongi... He felt.... Like his own kin. Too much like them, actually. Head tilting slightly in question, Yeosang barely forced himself to keep his curiosities at bay for the sake of saving face. He didn’t know if Yoongi wanted him aware of their similarity, or if that was even something he’d be willing to talk about. He could just be here to compliment their performance and nothing more, and honestly the last thing Yeosang wanted to do was say the wrong thing and make a member of one of the biggest boybands in the world hate him and his entire group. “All of us are big fans of your music, so we were all happy to be able to perform a song from someone we look up to so much. We were just honored to be able to do it at a stage you’d be at as well.”

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Hearing Yoojun’s promise, Song stared into his eyes for a moment, taking a second to gauge whether or not he was telling the truth. From what she could tell, he was and so she let out a small sigh of relief before nodding her head. “Alright, Yoojun. I’ll trust you on this. But promise me if you need a distraction or anything, you’ll call me? I’m sure I can find something that can distract you.” She told him, giving her best smirk. She had the best Youtube video’s lined up for just an occasion. Any distraction wouldn’t be complete without a bit of cute animal videos before going onto the cracky videos. 

When Yoojun voiced his thoughts on her decision, Song shrugged her shoulder. “Listen, let me make excuses to get to hang out with you more, alright?” She smiled at him before shaking her head. “I’ve already talked with Sungjin about it, don’t worry alright? I know you’re nervous, and it’s a big decision but dude… Why wouldn’t I agree to do something like that? If it means I can hang out with my best friend whenever I want? And don’t say things like that. ‘Someone like me…’ you sound like you’re comparing yourself to the worst of the worst, and I’m sorry but you’re really not as bad as you make yourself out to be. I’m happy any time I get to hang out with you, any time I pop in and see you at the bar, or hanging with Alex. That’s the only reason I really go there anyway, you realize that, right?” She pointed out before grabbing his arm. “Alright, now it’s time to take a chill pill and hang out watching cracky videos for the rest of the night…”

Hearing Song sound so sure and nonchalant about becoming immortal with a major point being to hang out with with him it had Yoojun huffing out a short laugh, shaking his head in amused disbelief. She really was something else, making something so drastic sound so meager and being so convincing it made him wonder if maybe this whole thing wasn’t as impossibly daunting as he worked it up to be. She definitely had a point though,  it was time to just take a step back and redirect. She was his best bet of letting his thoughts slip away from what he was needlessly stressing over, he’d be stupid to not at least give it his best effort to let himself be distracted. 

“Alright, alright, metaphorical chill pill taken. Honestly I feel like my therapist just wakes up in a cold sweat anytime we have these talks- knowing she’s losing money.” Yoojun spoke, the arm Song wasn’t holding fishing the phone out of his pocket. “Hah, kidding. We all know I don’t believe in speaking to therapists outside of court orders. Now, what am I pulling up for us to watch? Just random memes or was there a specific brand of stupid you were looking for?”

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Win Or Die Trying || CLOSED ||

San nodded as Jongho tried to work out what he was talking about, how humans feel when they have a friend, someone to care about, and how it was to be lonely when you didn’t have them by your side. “Yeah, cause what’s the point of safety if you have no one to share it with. Being friends with someone means you trust them and want what’s best for them, and you trust that they want what’s best for you. You have someone to talk to, to share interests with, to cuddle and enjoy their company. Safety and being alone, is that really living? It’s surviving, sure, but it’s not living. Living is to take risks, even if they could backfire. Most, if they knew Jaehwa, Seonghwa, and your secret would think I was taking a risk, but I’d trust you all with my life any day because I care about you, and you’re special to me. Without that trust, I couldn’t keep you as close as I would like. I’d have to keep everyone at arms length, and what good is that when you can’t even enjoy the simplest joys in life. Feeling loved, and loving someone else no matter their flaws, no matter how much they annoy you like I do to Seonghwa all the time.” Not a perfect explanation, but it was close enough. 

“This isn’t hell, remember that. I know it must be very different in hell, but up here… No one’s gonna stab you in the back, and they certainly won’t be able to kill you even if they tried. The most you really have to worry about up here is like… Fake friends who gossip behind your back. It’s alright not to like company and to like being alone, but even if it’s only sometimes, it’s nice to spend time with someone and have some company of people you care about.” 

Jongho had already proved to him when he continued to warn him to stop while they fought. He could trust him. He showed he didn’t want to hurt him, even though San was still going at him to win. He may not have been in control, he may have had his father’s brainwashing fueling him, but Jongho had tried to stop him before Mingi shown up. “If I had chosen safety I wouldn’t have such amazing friends. That includes you, ya know…” He added with a small smile. 

It was painfully clear how Hell had conditioned him, everything down there was about survival. No matter how strong you were, there was always someone stronger. The struggle for power effected the Princes of Hell as much as even the lowest of demons, trust was the easiest way to die down in the pit. All Jongho had wanted before was to have a little spot to himself and to never be bothered again; it was hard to worry about getting a knife to the back when there wasn’t anyone around to try. That level of safety to him was more important than any ‘friend’ he could have potentially made. But that was Hell. San had a point, he wasn’t there anymore. “You have hunters here, some would surely stab me in the back.” Despite the words, there wasn’t an ounce of concern in Jongho’s tone. After all, San was still right, the demon didn’t have to worry like he would have to in Hell. Even if hunters went after him, there was almost no chance they’d be able to actually end his existence. No way they’d get past Mingi’s radar either. 

“I think I’m understanding a little now. Up here it’s more normal to get accustomed to company when it’s not commonly dangerous I guess.” If he were to finally get that little place in the middle of no where all alone, he’d probably reminisce of his time with San and Seonghwa not Jaehwa from time to time. Maybe get the urge to see them again, but would he be unhappy to be alone even while being as safe as one could be in Hell? He really doubted it. Or maybe just the stubborn part of him doubted it. Brows raising as the human told him he was one of those friends, the demon couldn’t help but scoff. “You would have been better off with the extra safety instead of my friendship. Not that that’ll stop you, evidently. You really have poor self preservation skills.” Jongho said in a joking tone. “If I work on having less self preservation, you might want to try having more.” 

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Despite already having been sure they were alone, Insu still insisted on looking around every once in a while just to be sure his sniffer didn’t lie to him. When the wolf insisted there was no need to thank him, that it was the right thing to do, Insu nodded his head, glancing back at the male. At the offer to have the Wolf walk in front of him to make him feel a bit more comfortable, Insu honestly thought about it but after a moment he came to the conclusion that if the other wolf came back, there was no way he’d do that while Daemok was around, and if Daemok wanted to kill him instead, he’d have already done it by now. “That’s alright, I’ll be fine walking beside you.” That wouldn’t stop him from looking around every few minutes, but could you really blame him?

When the other introduced himself, Insu looked at him once more, giving him a slight bow of the head. “It’s nice to meet you, my name is Insu.” He introduced himself, letting out another breath to calm himself a little at a time. When he offered him the option to go inside, Insu took another moment to think on the offer while he took his place next to the wolf to show he was ready to head out. It’d probably be safer inside, he figured. Especially if the other lived alone, no reason to worry about a pack. Now that he thought about it, wolves often stayed in packs. But this one didn’t? Odd, but he wasn’t about to judge. However, he was still curious. “You don’t have a pack like the guy back there?” He took one more second before he nodded. “I guess it couldn’t hurt to go inside for a minute… I mean, you haven’t chased after me yet…” Not like most other’s that didn’t seem too fond of cats. 

It was nice knowing that the other felt comfortable enough to walk next to him despite what he’d gone through so far. “It’s very nice to meet you, Insu. I’m sorry it was under unsavory conditions.” Daemok said softly, nodding to confirm to the other that there wasn’t any pack he had to worry about. At the very least, it was one less thing the hell cat had to worry about. As serious as it was that the male had been chased in the first place, the mention of him not ‘yet’ chasing the male had a huff of laughter slip out from Daemok as they walked. 

“I can confidently say you don’t have to worry about me ever chasing you. I have no reason to instigate trouble just to idly pass the time, I like to think I’m more refined than that.” He mused, as they soon walked up to his huge home, Daemok unlocking the door and opening it for Insu. “Besides, these old bones can’t even play tag without creaking, no way I’m chasing anything.”

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Xion sighed out in relief. He knew anything Namjoon managed to find, but still had difficulty finding even with all his connections and knowledge would be something rather unique, but there was no stopping the anxious feeling. Knowing Ravn and his love for books, there was no doubt in his mind he could have had anything as unique as this hidden away. “Good to know. I knew it was unlikely, but I wanted to make extra sure.” He added, looking at the pages that Ravn was flipping through. He hugged the hydra close as he made out a few of the words that he explained were difficult to translate. A lost language no doubt. Well, at least he knew Ravn would have some fun translating it. Plus, if he needed any help, there was a chance he could ask Namjoon if he knew anything, or if he knew of something that could help translate. He knew Ravn loved doing this type of stuff, so he didn’t wanna take all the fun away. 

“The books similar to it, are they books you have? If you want help going out to find them, I can come and help look.” He’d be useless when it came to helping translate, but at least he could look for books Ravn described to help him search faster. When he said he was really excited, Xion’s smile only widened, more than ecstatic about Ravn’s happiness at the gift, and almost proud, though he couldn’t take all the credit. Namjoon did most of the work, he wouldn’t have even known where to start if he were being honest. “I’m really glad it makes you excited. I wanted to make you as happy as you make me…” He admitted, finally looking to see what he’d been doing before. “You’re arranging your books? It looks really good!”

There was a moment when Xion asked about the location of the books that the hydra almost regretting saying anything. He was just going to run out and try to find them himself, a two day trip maximum, and not even mention to Xion where he’d gotten them from. The last thing Ravn wanted to do was make his partner relive bad memories. Taking a moment the hydra thought over his words carefully, but never letting his smile completely fade. 

“They’re in a place that I’m sure you wouldn’t enjoy being. As much as I appreciate your offer, and as much as I’d love your time and company, I prefer not making you go someplace like that if I can help it.” Looking back at his mostly rearranged books Ravn was happy to try to change the subject. “Thanks, I’m super glad I did now that I’m going to need the room for this one once I’ve had it all translated.”

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Sai looked up as Hanbin told him he doesn’t say things without data to back him up, mentioning his accuracy rating Sai was quickly dropping his food on the table as he pulled a notebook out, writing, ‘Hanbin- Accuracy 98.02%. Follow by example, listen to everything. Learn from. Never question.’ Sai looked up when Hanbin voiced his appreciation for not being angry if he decided Sai wasn’t the best company, nodding his head. “Good, I like upfront people. I still don’t quite get the ‘cold shoulder’ or ‘ghosting’ techniques they use. Would it not be easier to simply be honest and agree to look for more compatible friends among others?” Sai thought aloud as he added ‘Up front, don’t question honesty,’ to his notebook before taking a bite of his food. 

When Hanbin mentioned not being opposed to his company, Sai listened to his preferred socializing, keeping his eyes on the other as he not so secretively wrote ‘preferred social acquaintance, do your own thing method.’ “Good, I like that. I prefer to hang around those that can do their own thing while I’m in the room. I’m also not one for constantly focusing on someone. Comfortable silence while we do our own preferred hobby is my preference ‘hanging out,’ though I’m told often that it’s not really hanging out. It’s quite a controversial type of socializing. It seems introverts tend to adapt such social habits.” He mused before taking another bite of food. “Well, I tend to do my own… Style of painting. I’m sure you’ll see sometime if we do hang out. I tend not to do it in public either…” He added as an afterthought.  

Hanbin hardly noticed the note taking at first, his past experiences showing that humans did many actions that seemed correlated but actually at random. It was the third or forth time that had a pang of familiarity hit him. He’d take notes of Cya all the time, he had a closet full of notes of his human observing, he could notice subject studying when he saw it. It made him a little flattered in fact, and only solidified the fact that Sai would be prime companion material for someone like him. 

“I wholeheartedly agree, being up front and honest takes no effort to read between the lines, it’s cut and dry, an easy set up for an equally easy response. If one doesn’t like company from certain people, why waste the energy pretending otherwise?” Taking a bite of his food the alien felt so proud of himself, he’d integrated so well to human life he’s found one with a similar mindset. And Moonbyul said he was a hazard to their operation. Silly, silly Moonbyul. “I’d be honored to see you painting sometime then. Things not done in public means not many have seen you paint, right? I’ll have to return the favor, once I think of a hobby I don’t tend to do in public.” One that didn’t include revealing he wasn’t human, he already let that cat out of the bag too much already. But then again... Hanbin was good at not telling people secrets, mostly because he didn’t really talk to people. But Sai might be just the same! “How good are you at keeping secrets? I’ll arrange accordingly, seeing as I can trust you to be forthright.”

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As the other wolf spoke to the younger, Insu kept quiet, hiding against the crevice of the males shoulder and neck, not daring to even peek out until he heard the footsteps of the other wolf running off in the opposite direction. The moment he was sure he was gone, he finally moved slowly so he could see the other better. He was still a wolf, but the friendly nature of the other, and the fact that he had quite literally saved his ass was enough to quell his fear of the other being a wolf. ‘Thank you.’ He spoke in the other’s mind timidly, hesitating when he mentioned at least giving him a band aid for his wounds. He wasn’t sure at first, but he couldn’t see any harm in it. Plus, it would probably be a good idea to stay near the other Alpha for a time until he was sure the other wouldn’t come back. 

‘Y-yeah, we can do that,’ he agreed, hesitating once more when he asked if he would rather walk or have the other carry him. He sniffed the air briefly for the scent of the other alpha pup nearby, but it had already faded. He was long gone. Insu looked around one last time before he made the decision that it was safe to hop down. After making his cat form just a little bigger, he stared at the other, trying to decide just how much he could trust the other before making his final decision to shift back to his human form, letting a breath out as he felt the injuries he’d received transfer to his human form. Nothing serious, but enough to be uncomfortable at least. “Seriously, thank you…” He breathed out, still trying to calm the panic, his face flushed and his body shaking ever so slightly. Man, he really hated anything related to hounds or wolves. Why’d they always have to go after him? Well, at least this one didn’t. 

Daemok remained still until the feline decided whether it wanted to travel of it’s own accord or not, his smile as gentle as ever as Insu hopped off his shoulder, growing larger before deciding to fully shift forms. The sentiment wasn’t lost on the wolf, knowing just how more vulnerable one was when they were limited to a human form, Daemok bowing his head slightly in appretiation. Sure, they got opposable thumbs but they could run and evade so much easier with four legs at their disposal. Even as the male thanked him, his fright was apparent. The alpha had a nurturing disposition, Insu’s state only heightening it. Pack or no pack, his species or not, the other needed help and he’d be damned if he didn’t do all he could to help while in the position to. 

“No need to thank me, it was the right thing to do.” He’d do it for anyone. It was an alpha’s duty above all to protect those who couldn’t protect themselves, sadly it obviously wasn’t a common teaching any longer. “I’m going to lead the way then, if it makes you more comfortable to walk behind me rather than beside me, do whatever is easiest for you. I’ll make sure nothing happens to you, you have my word.” The alpha promised with a smile, slowly moving to start walking down the sidewalk. He was glad his home wasn’t too far, at least it would be a safe place for the hellcat to take a moment to breathe if he wanted. “My name’s Daemok, if there’s anything I can do for you, you just need to tell me. Once we get to my home, you’re welcome to come inside if you’d like. I live alone, so you don’t have to worry about any strangers, especially other werewolves while there. However, I also understand that you may feel safer not even entering, in which case I will bring out everything we need to get you feeling better, alright?”

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Song wasn’t expecting a miracle. She knew Yoojun would still do dangerous shit, that was just who he was. But she at least wanted to be sure that he’d at least slow down a bit so she didn’t have to worry about finding her best friend dead at some point. She wanted to be sure he would be there so she could shower him with affection and hugs to show him that there were people that cared and would always care. She wanted to show him that there really was a point in living, even if life sucked sometimes. She wanted him to see that even if things get bad, there were people there for him to lean on to take some of the burden off. He wasn’t alone anymore, and she’d do whatever she had to for him to see that. “I just want to be sure you don’t do anything within this next week. I know you’ll want to drown the thought of being changed out with drugs and alcohol, but just… Please try not to go overboard, that’s all I ask. I know I can’t stop you, but I can at least remind you how much you mean to me, and to SungJin, too. We’d both be broken if anything happened to you.” Song murmured quietly, letting out a heavy sigh of stress. 

Hearing him apologize for what she’d had taken from her, just hearing him say if he could help it, he wouldn’t put her through something like that again. Hearing what she had to do in return, Song was almost immediately nodding her head. That much she could do, just so long as she had even a little bit of extra security, knowing Yoojun would try to not do anything that would end with her losing him. “I can do that. I mean, I still have to work hard, it’s my job, but I promise I will spend more time relaxing and resting when I can… And if it makes you feel better, I don’t plan on making you live forever and having to endure me dying, either. I’ll ask SungJin if he can change me at some point. Probably after my contract ends so I have time to adjust before I sign another one. I know it’s a big commitment, but I’ve given it a lot of thought, and it’s not really fair to ask you to do it and not do it myself, ya know? Plus, why wouldn’t I want to spend more time with you! I might be busy right now with tours and practice and schedules, but at least once everything is over I can go home and relax and we can chill whenever we want after that…” 

“Hey, hey I promise I’ll go easy. I’m good at distracting myself from, you know... Big, life changing events.” Yoojun mused bittersweetly, wanting to sound like it wouldn’t be as daunting for him as it really would be, however he wasn’t very sure how convincing he was to her. She saw through his lies just as easily as Sungjin seemed to. Funnily enough he used to be so much more convincing when it was to people who didn’t really give a shit in the first place, what a shitty way to be a bad liar. Yoojun intended to stay true to his word however. No matter how focused on eternity his mind ended up getting he wouldn’t go too far. He’d try his damnest, he’d stay glued to Sungjin’s side to ensure it if he absolutely had to. The only thing that stopped his mind from being stuck on the thought now was when Song told him her intent to be changed as well. Living forever was a scary idea for Yoojun, but not nearly as terrifying as someone else living forever because of him.

“Wait, whoa, don’t tell me you’re being serious. Not that I would enjoy you eventually dying but...” Yoojun already felt Sungjin would regret wanting him around for forever, no matter how much the vampire showed him the opposite, but someone else signing up just to be let down by him for the sake of fairness? Even worse, someone he genuinely felt close to intending to place that amount of faith in him. The human knew himself too well, and living forever just for a fuck up just didn’t sound like a fair shake for her. “Forever’s a long time. Besides, what if I’m just different after it? Sungjin says you’re still you when you change, but- I mean have you met vampires? Just... It’s not fair to you to do it just because I have to. If you want to for other reasons, fine you do you. But I wouldn’t agree to some like that for someone like me if I were you.”

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Xion was used to hiding himself away from people after they witnessed him feeding, especially if it was someone he was feeding directly off from who he cared deeply for, which just made it that much worse. He’d gotten better when it came to not feeling as guilty if he was around Jiah or Ravn, sometimes even Ilkwan. However, it had felt like forever since he’d seen the hydra. Old habits returned and they certainly died hard. Such habits were instinctual to him at this point. Hearing the hydra was at least feeling better knowing that he wouldn’t be in as much pain, Xion felt just a tad bit better. At least he wouldn’t be worrying about him needlessly, right? Now it was time for the hydra to rest up, he’d been the one that had been kidnapped and spent the last few weeks locked away, the least Xion could do was get him anything he needed, especially after he’d just fed from him. 

When the hydra assured him he was fine, Xion nodded his head, feeling better when he assured him he’d let him know if he needed anything. When he mentioned only needing cuddles and there was no reason to hide from him, Xion didn’t hesitate to uncover his face before he was throwing his arms around his neck and pulling him down to cuddle as close as he could physically get. “I know I don’t need to hide from you, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to… It’s been a while.” He admitted quietly before he was forcing himself to meet the hydra’s eyes. “You should rest… and I promise I will stay right here until you wake up. Can we stay together for a few days?” Or a week… After being apart so long he was unwilling to leave the hydra’s side anytime soon, even after what he’d done to his mother and the guilt eating away at him every time he met his eyes. 

In spite of all that had transpired as of late, how quickly the jiangshi stopped shying away from him had Ravn’s heart fluttering. He really had missed the younger, arms gently tightening around Xion’s form. No matter what else happened, as long as the hydra could keep Xion with him like this he’d be happy. It really made it easy to answer the other’s request just moments later, Ravn’s response almost immediate. 

“You’d be silly to think I’d be willing to let you out of reach for the next five days minimum. Even longer if you let me.” The hydra nuzzled his face against Xion’s neck, finally letting his heavy eyelids stay closed. “The entire time I was gone all I could think of was getting to hold you like this again. When I wake up, we’ll have plenty of lost time to make up.”

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Xion nodded at Ravn’s question, waiting until the Hydra saw what it was before he was starting to explain. “I’ve been trying to find a book in stores you don’t have yet, that would be really special, but I didn’t have any luck. I know you like books that are harder to find, but I don’t know the first thing about tracking down something like this, but Namjoon does that sorta stuff sometimes. He’s got lots of really interesting, rare things he’s obtained. I figure if there was anyone that could find a book you didn’t have, it would be him.” Xion watched as he flipped through the mysterious book. 

“You didn’t have this one, right? I looked through your books here to make sure, and Rina helped me get in to check your apartment cause I wanted it to be a surprise, but I didn’t know if you had any hidden away, so I was a bit nervous you’d already have it hidden away somewhere.” He admitted, shaking his head when Ravn mentioned not knowing how to thank him for something like that. “You don’t have to. You do stuff for me all the time, and give me stuff I like all the time too. I just wanted you to have something special, something no one else would ever hope to have in their collection. I’m not even sure what it’s about, so promise you’ll tell me what you read? That would be payment enough. I’m curious, but… Readings not really my strong suit.” Even if it was all in Korean, the old timey font would throw him off, but to be honest he couldn’t make out anything when Namjoon showed him. He had to take a picture of the cover and a few pages to be sure he matched the book with anything that might look similar in the hydra’s collection. 

“Xion, I’d be surprised if anyone had this exact book in their collection.” Ravn mused softly. “But I definitely understand why you were worried about me having books hidden somewhere.” He had so many that even with how long he’s been alive it was a vast collection, still he hadn’t been able to scrounge up anything close to this caliber. Hearing Xion’s interest in what it said as well had the hydra scanning his eyes over the pages, looking for anything that he could decipher from sheer willpower. “Well... To be completely honest I’m not exactly proficient with this language. But, I am with a few dead languages that this resembles, and the spelling and grammar are... A little off but it might just be a time induced dialect difference. But these words in this passage, I can pick out words that closely resemble ‘entwined’, ‘cosmos’ and.... ‘body’ it looks like. But with how it’s structured maybe it’s meaning ‘body’ not in the literal sense but maybe like a group, or a peoples perhaps?” 

Ravn knew he’d need to fully sit down and take some time to translate, but thankfully figuring out things like this was fun to him. However it also meant he’d have to look for the other materials he’s seen similar to it. “It might take me a little time to make sense of a lot of this writing, but I know where I’ve seen books similar to it. With a few references, maybe a little brushing up on the languages that this reminds me of and with a little luck I think I’ll be able to get a decently accurate translation for it all. I’m really excited about it Xion, thank you so much for getting me this. It means a lot.”

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One Of A Kind {CLOSED}

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It was rare, but there are days when Xion almost felt… Well, normal. His anxiety was nearly non-existent, the voices were almost completely inaudible, and he had the energy to express himself much easier than most days. It just so happened to be one of those rare days, and after spending part of the day with Jiah, Xion was making his way to Ravn’s room next with gift in hand. He’d shown the succubus to see what she thought, too excited to wait and see if the hydra would like it, and admittedly a little worried he either wouldn’t, or he’d have it stashed away somewhere he hadn’t seen. 

Without any warning the Jiangshi ran into Ravn’s room, practically leaping on top of him with a wide smile and box in hand, held out to him. He’d never seen a book like it before, not in the hydra’s collection he’d scanned, nor in any store he’d come across. If he had to guess it was rather difficult to obtain, maybe even one of a kind… Or one of few at least. He’d gotten it from Namjoon, asking the Warlock if he would be willing to track down a special book not easily obtained, before the Jiangshi would check to make double sure Ravn didn’t have it in his collection just yet. He wasn’t even sure what it was about, but he did know Ravn’s love for books, especially one’s not so easily obtained. It took a long time, admittedly, but it was worth it, and he couldn’t wait for him to open it. “Open it, Namjoon helped me get it for you!” 

Ravn never went too long without Xion visiting, it was as consistent as clockwork. While the hydra didn’t like being away from the other, he could at least find comfort in knowing his favorite company was never too long away. There was plenty to distract himself with in the meantime, the hydra in the midst of rearranging the shelves of books in his room when the jiangshi came bounding into his room. Fond smile instantly tugging at his features Ravn moved an arm around the younger to give a gentle hug while his other hand reached out for the gift. “Namjoon helped?” Well that just made his curiosity piqued. Shifting to open the box, Ravn’s eyes widened in surprise. He definitely understood how Namjoon’s help would have come in handy in obtaining something like this. 

“How did you guys even find something like this?” The hydra asked, smiling dumbfounded as he took the book out from the box, fingertips lightly gliding over the bindings. Just the outside was mysterious enough, just thinking about what lied within was too tempting to resist, Ravn flipping it open to sate his curiosities. He’d seen tomes of similar make, similar languages, but never this close before. His mother had ones resembling it, but he’d never seen one quite like this one, and the ones she did have were always locked away. “I don’t even know how to thank you properly for something like this.”

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bornxidols​:

Jun could tell immediately when the ghoul huffed out a laugh that it pained him. It wasn’t just noticeable by how suddenly he’d stopped the soft laugh, but he could see both Leedo and Yunho crouching down with concerned expressions. “Try not to move too much, Ilkwan.” Leedo insisted quietly, already rising to his feet to ready himself for the trip back home. They had to get Ilkwan back as soon as possible, but he wasn’t about to force Jun to walk away when he could see Jia rushing closer. When Ilkwan apologized to Jun for having to see this before he went on to talk about repayment, Jun was shaking his head before he glanced back momentarily. ‘You don’t have to apologize or thank me, and you certainly don’t have to repay me. You being alive and well is enough payment, I promise. So don’t concern yourself and focus on resting up. That’ll be my payment, deal?’ Jun insisted quietly before falling silent as Jia and Ilkwan spoke, waiting for the order to move out. 

Just seeing the smile Ilkwan gave had Jia’s eyes watering, her eyes unable to help but slowly look over the wounds visible to her. Her concern only grew when she could properly see how much damage had been done to Ilkwan, letting out a shaky breath before she was looking back up into his eyes. Hearing him agree to her getting him something to eat, Jia let out a breath of relief. She’d have done it whether he liked it or not, simply because it was for his own good and he needed it to heal, but knowing that he agreed to it made it a lot easier. “I’m always careful, promise. It won’t take long at all. Before you know it I’ll be back home and I’ll be right by your side. I’ll keep you company until you grow tired of me.” She joked softly before her shaky smile fell when he told her he was proud of her and much stronger and fiercer than he’d let himself believe. “I learned from the best, right?” Her voice wavered, trying to reign her emotions back in. “All I’ve done for you? Coming from the one that gave my life purpose… and gave me a home… Now, rest and focus on feeling better. I’ll be back soon…” She promised as she headed off quickly toward town, Xion quickly taking Jia’s place at his side. “Alright, let’s go. Try to move quickly, but keep it as smooth as you can please.” Leedo told Jun, taking his spot on Ilkwan’s other side, Yunho taking Yuto’s spot behind the Leopard once he’d rejoined Wooseok.

The concern Leedo and Yunho showed had Ilkwan looking at them with apologetic eyes. He couldn’t help but feel bad for worrying them more than they already were, doing his very best to listen to Leedo and stay as still as he could, not that he really had much of a choice to begin with. It was impossible to miss the wavering in Jia’s voice, Ilkwan’s heart ached knowing how hard it had to be for her. How hard it had to be for all of them, not only seeing him in this condition but him being taken in the first place. Seeing Xion take Jia’s spot once she departed the aswang gave a gentle smile. 

Once they started on their way Ilkwan was already in the process of quieting his racing mind, the sense of danger dissipating making his muscles finally relax fully. He never wanted any of them to jump into danger for his sake, yet there was no denying how glad he was they did, how glad he was to see them again when he knew there was a chance he’d never see them again. Tears were slipping from the ghouls eyes before he realized, his emotions frayed from the stressful ordeal. “I’m sorry that this all happened. And I am so, so glad to see all of you okay.” Ilkwan said softly before hid his face into the leopard's fur.

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bornxidols​:

“Oh shit, a new deadly sin? It’s been a while since there was a new deadly sin added. A looong while.” There had been seven for as long as she’s known, and honestly hearing that Lucifer was making the guy a new addition was shocking in and of itself. He must have been really something for Lucifer to be fond of him. “Sounds like he’s pretty interesting. What kinda content does he make? It’s gotta be something pretty impressive for it to capture Lucifer’s attention. At least you’re not stuck babysitting a brat or something.” However, Doyeon couldn’t blame him for not constantly wanting to be around babysitting even someone that was easy enough to get along with. That got old real quick. “Yeah, honestly I’d do the same thing. Can’t expect anyone to be babysitting someone 24/7 and not want to tear their hair out from boredom. A few days tops and I’d be itching to get out. So if you ever need any entertainment, you’re always free to hang with me, even on schedules.” 

Doyeon laughed and smiled when he asked if she was sick, nudging him gently with her elbow before she was turning around a corner, heading for one of her favorite places to eat. “Well, if it were just anyone I wouldn’t give a single shit…” She added as she pulled her phone out to send a quick text in the group chat to see how they felt about a scandal or if she actually had to put effort into making up a story. “But it’s Jiah, and her daughter little Jia. I don’t want to ruin the group for them if things go south unexpectedly, as much as I doubt that would happen. Now if this were my old group I’d have done it without a second thought.” She added before his Amish story had her bursting into laughter. “Woah, woah, woah there buddy. No need to go down the Amish route just yet. I’ll see what Jiah and Jia say and then we’ll take it from there. Either way there will be chaos, so it’s a win win, right?” She mused with a smirk before she pointed to a nearby shop. “Ah, that’s the place! Their food is amazing, you gotta try it.” She insisted, her arm tightening around his as she pulled him along faster. 

“I know, right? The guy’s literally a youtuber. He just plays video games, but he has a talent for breaking them trying to cheat. It’s like... He tries to find the levels that’ll make people rage quit, and he completes them. Don’t get me wrong, it can take some time but I’ve never seen a man with so much masochistic stubbornness in my life. No matter how many times something will take him, he somehow manages to succeed and I won’t lie, I even find it impressive sometimes.” Beings from Hell weren’t easily impressed, less so Lucifer himself, but even Simon had to acknowledge the determination. Especially for a human. 

Hearing who else was in the group with her the horseman raised a brow at Doyeon. He wouldn’t ever claim to be up to date on who’s who down in Hell, but he always kept eyes out for the powerhouses. Even if Jiah wasn’t someone the hellcat fawned over for longer than Simon could remember he’d know of her one way or another. “Well I suppose that makes sense. Wouldn’t want to do anything that got you in trouble with your hero.” Simon teased as they approached the shop, reaching out to open the door for the both of them. “I’ll trust that you actually know good human food, seeing as you’ve been up here long enough. You’ll have to show me where all the good places are so I don’t have to suffer any mediocre food touching my tastebuds.”

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“Of course! I get to spend the day with you, and we’re going to get more coloring books and then going to get yummy food. I think it’s the best day ever. It wouldn’t be nearly as fun or enjoyable if you weren’t here, so I’m excited to do some things with you!” TaeWon told him, clapping his hands a few times before he was falling back into step beside Kitaek so he didn’t end up knocking someone down with the circles he was skipping around the male next to him. “Ah! That sounds perfect! It’s so hard to find one’s like that, I hope there are a whole bunch!” He added with a happy hum, “alright, colored pencils it is! I like colored pencils more too. I usually like crayons for the really simple pictures cause it’s easier to color big areas with them.” TaeWon explained. He was sure Kitaek wasn’t that interested in his reasoning behind coloring with crayons at times, but he liked making conversation. “Do you have a favorite type of picture? Like, do you like the flower and nature one’s, or the animal one’s, or maybe just the abstract art that isn’t really anything at all but looks pretty anyway?”

There weren’t many people the god couldn’t wrap his mind around, but Taewon was an absolute enigma to him. Kitaek was used to others trying to get on his good side not that attempts ever worked, but Taewon had achieved what no one else had. It was still unusual for the god to hear genuine enamored speech towards him, especially when it felt somehow misplaced. Kitaek was not a good person, nor did he ever pretend to be. The way Taewon treated him though, made it almost feel like he was. “A favorite type? I’ve never thought about that either.” He was a warrior, his mind revolved around battle, not once was time wasted pondering over what things he found more pleasing than others. There was never a need to know such preferences, or if he had any preferences at all. “If I’m being honest the only pictures I’ve looked at out of my own volition was ones you’ve done for me. If things don’t serve a purpose, I have no feelings or thoughts tied to them. I don’t have favorites when it comes to things based on opinion. Actually, I don’t think I have a ‘favorite’ anything. So make whatever is your favorite. I’m sure you have a favorite, right?”

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Xion didn’t tend to do much when Jiah was away on missions. This time was no different. After spending most of his time with Ravn, Xion finally retired to Jiah’s room when it neared when the succubus was due to return. He was playing one of his newest Pokemon games when he heard her voice. While his expression is generally sullen when the Succubus is absent, the moment she was in sight his face brightened up into a wide smile as he moved quickly to give her a hug. “I missed you,” He replied before she was telling him about the Vulpix she had seen on her way back. “I’ll definitely come! If they do have any grass Pokemon, can I get them for you? We can put Vulpix and yours together too!” Xion tried his best never to keep too much in the Succubus’ room, simply so he didn’t take up too much space, but he already knew this new Vulpix was staying with him.

“If they have any grass pokemon I’ll allow you to get one for me. But if there are multiple that I end up wanting you can only get the one, deal?” If the demon had it her way, she wouldn’t let him pay for anything. She had more than enough human wealth to know what to do with so any chance she had to spend it she took. However, Jiah knew it’d mean a lot to the jiangshi to purchase one with his own money for her, he wasn’t lacking in funds either so she’d at least let him buy the one. “If we get multiple I might put one near my plants. It’ll look so cute under the grow lights with the other plants, don’t you think?”

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Jiah had been on her way back from a mission when she saw the large vulpix plushie in the store window. It was obvious it would be Xion’s new present, but the demon didn’t bother grabbing it just then. The quicker she got back to the jiangshi the better. “Xion, I’m back~” Jiah called out cheerfully to the male, arms out to pull him into a hug. “On my way home I saw the cutest vulpix I want to get you. But I was hoping you’d come with me and see if they had any grass pokemon plushies too.”

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“So, lets just say... Hypothetically of course- um. If I were to say, forgotten I had agreed to do a quick run for Ilkwan which just so happened to be in the same time frame you and I were planning on going on our coffee date today. On a scale of 1 to dead how likely are my chances of living... I-in that completely made up scenario of course... Oh, and before I forget I have these cookies from Donghun’s for you too.” Well, at least he wasn’t above bribing Jia with food. When it came to her, it was a necessity. If she was angry with him, food would get him in her good graces, if she wasn’t well food would only make her more pleased with him. Either way, Yuchan couldn’t see a downside.