Lee Iseul

@issylee

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Mei doesn't know much she misses her youth, because a lot of it was spent inside her little shell, taking extra long to adapt to a new place she'd eventually call home. But at the same time, her problems then seemed so trivial compared to now. "I don't know. There are plenty of people who are clueless even as they grow up." She worried she was one of them, quickly brushing off her own sadness and gliding her feet against the ice. "You did great! Now, make sure you fully let go of the bar this time. I'll be right here to catch you, promise!" Mei spoke, reaching her hands out.

“Do you think so?” Issy asked turning to face her inquisitively, “I mean, I’m sure there are but that could just be their way of dealing with life. Never really taking anything too serious as a way of self preservation, perhaps? So could it really be that clueless?” Issy shrugged as she thought about it for a moment. “But what do I know? I tend to plan too much, maybe letting loose is where it's at.” She let out a small chuckle of uncertainly, as she reached for Mei's hand. "I did! I think maybe I'm just thinking about it too much. Let's have a go." Issy said taking a step away from the edge so they could go around the rink. "Did you end up having fun at the party the other day?"

issylee:

At his words she had to laugh. Not because they weren’t true, but how accurate it could easily be. She had to think for a moment before she responded, “So you shift your focus. Rework your goal.” Issy made it a habit to think long and hard about any life altering decisions to ensure her success. It was engrained into her from an early age. “I can see your point of view, though, for me it’s different. I don’t make decisions lightly and most never back out of one I’ve made. Regardless of the consequences, I’ll stick by my choices and believe that in the long run they will fall into place. Although I’m sure that doesn’t work for everyone.”

“That’s a very serious lifestyle you live,” Talon said, feeling like she was trying to convince herself of something he didn’t quite understand. He couldn’t imagine how tiring it would be to live like that. To plan out every single choice and never want to change your mind. If Talon did that he would be in New York with his ex but sometimes things change. “You don’t even have the desire to do anything reckless? Not one single thing in the heat of the moment, without thinking of the consequences?”

Issy shrugged and smiled, “Just the right amount for me.” She liked being organized and thorough. Having everything figured out beforehand in case she needed to make any changes. This way nothing surprises her and she could be ready for anything. “I wouldn’t go out of the way to say I like to do reckless things.” she couldn’t help but laugh at how baffled Talon seemed to be with her worldview, “But anything I want to do I do. I don’t plan out my entire life, Talon. Just the important things like specific goals I want to accomplish, where I want my career to go, and the kind of person I want to be in the future. Everything else I do just helps shape my goals.” Iseul liked having structure in her life. “How do you plan for your future?”

#convo #talon carter

The question only makes Gracia's cheeks turn pinker in color. "It felt nice. Really nice. I mean, he's a really good kisser," she admits, looking down at her nails as she attempts to suppress a smile. The look on Issy's face isn't helping matters. She then starts to laugh. "Not that, Issy. Honestly, I didn't expect it. He was talking to me and then he leaned down..." There's a pause as she recalls the end of her night, shaking her head in an attempt to come back to reality. "What? Oh, I don't know. It might've been just a kiss for him, nothing more. It was a party. I'm not getting ahead of myself or anything."

"That's always a plus." Issy said, as the grin on her face morphed into giggle which she covered with a hand. She couldn't help but watch Gracia's face as she spoke, the daydream look on her face was enough to make Issy playfully nudge her and tease, "You look so enchanted!" she said, touching her hands to her own cheeks. "You're right, you're right. No need to get ahead of ourselves, but still! I'm so happy for you! Just think about it, we could go on double dates, walk down the isle together, heck we could even have babies together." She had to pause for a moment and let her words sink in before she chuckled, "I'm just kidding, I swear! but that would sounds pretty amazing. Everything except for the babies."

#convo #garcia gallardo

issylee:

“Definitely research it some. If it’s truly something you’d like to do for the rest of your life you know? No point in time wasted.” she advised, hoping that it sounded more encouraging than not. Issy glanced down at her engagement ring for a moment before answering, “I think it’s all about planning ahead. Set your goal and fill in the blanks until you get there.” she shrugged. Iseul liked to believe she had her future already planned. Everything lined up just how she wanted and ready for the taking. “I like being involved with the community - that is always a priority for me while I still have the time. I don’t know it just makes me feel good.”

“I don’t really see it that way. I just know that it’s something I would like to do in the future but I’m not in a rush,” Talon said, with a small shrug. He understands the idea of setting a goal and then making it happen, but that kind of skips the journey part, which happened to be his favorite. “What if you make your plan and while you’re filling in the blanks something changes? What if you realize you might like something else more that you would have never considered if you had tunnel vision?” From what he remembered Issy liked things more neat and organized and simple, but from the artist perspective that just didn’t make sense to him.

At his words she had to laugh. Not because they weren’t true, but how accurate it could easily be. She had to think for a moment before she responded, “So you shift your focus. Rework your goal.” Issy made it a habit to think long and hard about any life altering decisions to ensure her success. It was engrained into her from an early age. “I can see your point of view, though, for me it’s different. I don’t make decisions lightly and most never back out of one I’ve made. Regardless of the consequences, I’ll stick by my choices and believe that in the long run they will fall into place. Although I'm sure that doesn't work for everyone.”

#convo #talon carter

"That sounds cool. I guess there's still a few rich families around here who have maids and butlers and shit. That probably explains it," he added with a shrug, remembering as a kid how excessively lavish Charlotte's family home was, which felt pretty hard for anyone to beat. Kyle didn't know a thing about interior design, because up until a few years ago, he'd barely owned any furniture in his apartment, material belongings never meant much to him. "Uh, I guess. I usually just work out now. Weights and shit." That, and the person who he'd loved playing the game with was six feet under.

"It's funny because some of the homes are so old that sometimes they need to rewire the structures or reposition the plumbing as well, but the owners don't seem to worry about it." Issy said with a chuckle. The wealthy had no problem their money couldn't fix. "That's right." she said remembering that he was the owner of the gym. "You own the gym, right? How is that? Do you guys have special classes and trainings over there? Like zumba and spin."

#convo #kyle yang

issylee:

“Yes! I went to watch that new animated movie a few months back. He seemed pretty cool.” she said as she played it back, “That sounds like it could really be amazing for you. Have you done any animation previously?” She figured he must have a good idea of everything that went into it and practiced somehow. “I like to keep myself well balanced, I think. I always make time for a little bit of everything.”

“I haven’t done too much in it yet. I took a few classes for it when I got my art degree but I haven’t gotten too much hands on work,” Talon said, with a small shrug. It was something he really wanted to do in the future, but he needed to find a good way in. “I think you find a way to have a really busy and fulfilling life all while making it look easy. It just seems like you have it all together.”

"Definitely research it some. If it's truly something you'd like to do for the rest of your life you know? No point in time wasted." she advised, hoping that it sounded more encouraging than not. Issy glanced down at her engagement ring for a moment before answering, "I think it's all about planning ahead. Set your goal and fill in the blanks until you get there." she shrugged. Iseul liked to believe she had her future already planned. Everything lined up just how she wanted and ready for the taking. "I like being involved with the community - that is always a priority for me while I still have the time. I don't know, it just makes me feel good."

#convo #talon carter

When Mei was younger, she really liked to be active, and whenever her parents let her, she enjoyed going to the ice rink and renting out a pair of skates. It was during a time when she kept to herself more, forced to learn how to stand on her own with no one to catch her. "Don't you miss being their age? Being a grown-up is only something you look forward to when you're young," Mei responds lightly, a chuckle leaving her lips alongside the words. She nods, taking a moment before letting go of the bar and doing a small spin about as well as she could. "I guess I still have good balance," she says with a grin, letting go of the bar completely once she'd gained a little confidence. "Alright, it's your turn."

"Sometimes, definitely." Issy said head tilting as she thought about how tempting it was to be careless, and have no obligations. Not that her youth had been so free, with her constantly shuffling from beauty pageants to music and language lessons. "Do you? I think I miss more how clueless we truly were about the world." The real world could be so scary she wanted to add, but Mei had more knowledge on that than anyone else. Having been so close to death a mere few weeks back. "Nice!" Issy encouraged her success, 'I will do my best, but I can assure you it will take some time." with a small laugh, Issy pushed slightly off the rails taking a tentative turn and almost falling had she not reached the bar once more. "Not too bad I'd say."

#convo #zhou mei

"You're probably one of the few people who care about that. Cute." Gabbie shrugged, the way old houses look isn't something she thought about. "My shift starts in two hours, guess I was bored and thought to check up."

“Perhaps, so.” Issy agreed with a laugh. Anything to keep from thinking about the most recent of murders was good enough for her. “That’s kind of you. How have you been?” She motioned for her to grab a seat. “Staying out of trouble?”

#convo #gabriella perera

"Don't worry about me. I will be perfectly fine and in bed by three in the morning. Okay, maybe four, but still." Noah's sleep schedule has never been good, he just goes to sleep when he's tired and free to do it. "You can still do your sketches by hand. But welcome to the new century, it's about time." He laughed, as he stood up to make coffee. "Didn't get much sleep last night and I don't have any shoots today. Do you want coffee?"

"Oh yeah, cause that's so very healthy." Issy said, shaking her head at him but she was amused. Being someone who did so much throughout her day, the latest she found herself going into bed was normally eleven at night. Unless she was out with Gracia or out to dinner with Teo or her parents. "I don't have anything against it. I just don't see the point in changing things half way through the year. It's pointless, and sets a lot of things back. Now we have to rework some of our current sketches into the system, when I already have it on paper." And there was something comforting about left over graphite on the side of her palm after a good focusing moment. "I can imagine if you're going to bed at three and four a.m." Issy grinned before answering his next question, "Yes, please. Black. Are you coming to dinner at your parents next weekend?"

#convo #noah castillo

"Maybe a little early, but honestly, I needed to hear that question. It was my reminder to actually put in some orders and start thinking about setting up the inside," Belkis said, stealing a glance around her very summer-based color choices. The mention of Apple Blossoms is enough to have the redhead's nose scrunch, shaking her head in response. "I hate giving you bad news twice, but I don't. I think have the seeds, though. If you're interested in growing a couple yourself," she offered, hoping it would at least make the trip over to Poppies worth it. "The Calendulas can be either in or outdoors. As long as you're paying attention to the soil, they should thrive no matter where they are."

Iseul nodded her head in response, happy to have helped somehow. "Oh, no. Don't worry, I knew it was definitely going to be a hit or miss. I've been looking for them for a bit now." Issy reassured her, as she looked over plants near her. "Please, if you do have some. I'd love that." She didn't have the best green thumb, but over the last few years Issy had been able to maintain an alright variety of plants alive inside of her home. Mostly by setting an alarm on her phone to water them, but it's the thought that counted. "I'll also take two of those Calendulas. I'll come back for the Mums later on." Those she could gift to her soon to be mother in law.

#convo #belkis kaplan

"That's cool? Up in the estates?" Kyle asks, remembering that she was an interior designer or something like that. An expression of confusion forms on his face as she gives him an air kiss, leaning back and away from it slightly, because what? Sometimes he wonders if him and Issy are living in the same century. "Sure, not that much has happened in my life though, so I don't really know what there is to catch up on," he adds with a shrug, gesturing over to an empty table.

"Yeah, this big house was just purchased and the new owners want to turn one of the pantries into a hidden servant kitchen. Sounds a little too elegant, but who am I to judge." she said with a shrug as they turned to take a seat. She could honestly talk about her work all day long with the amount of crazy things clients requested. Things that would make sense anywhere else in the world, but not exactly in this small town. "Are you still playing basketball?" she asked, remembering that he used to really like it once upon a time.

#convo #kyle yang

"I was trying to," he closed the door behind him and followed her back to his couch. "You know I do." Hanging out with someone so close to his family wasn't something he likes to do often, he saved that for when his parents force him to attend whatever pointless event they have to be seen at, but she wasn't like them. And he liked spending time with her. "How was work?"

"Don't be silly, it's almost mid afternoon. If you take a nap now, then you'll be awake all night long." Naps were never really a thing Issy enjoyed because it felt more like a waste of valuable time she could spend on just about anything else. "Eh it was alright. You know how I've always done my own drawn sketches? Well now apparently the company is switching to tablets which is alright, but I don't know. Not as hands on but I'm just being picky." Issy said with a shrug, "What about you, though? Why are you trying to sleep so early in the afternoon- no work today?"

#convo #noah castillo

"Don't worry, I've got knees that were basically built for falling," Mei speaks with a grin, taking Issy's hand and approaching the door of the ice rink. She slips just a bit before quickly grabbing onto the railing, letting out a laugh. "We look silly, don't we? Look at those little kids making it look so easy," she says, gesturing over to the junior hockey team skating with ease on the other side of the rink.

Issy grinned back at her before stepping onto the ice. Had she not been mentally prepared to catch herself before stepping in she would have definitely hit the ground. Issy turned to watch the group pass by, before turning to Mei, "Not at all! Don't worry about them, we're having fun. They're little, they can afford to break something. That's all the motivation they need." she laughed, slowly moving her feet around as she tried to remember how to properly do this. "Next time we can go straight to bowling." Issy suggested before challanging Mei, "Ok. I dare you to let go and try to spin."

#convo #zhou mei

issylee:

“I don’t watch a lot of television, but would it be like that punk spidermen? Hoggy or Dopey whatever his name was?” It sounded like a cool concept, “Wouldn’t that sort of restrict you to comic book animation though? Or is that part of the plan?” Issy smiled at his supportive words, but shook her head. “Doing things for others is just a part of who I am. I do exercise my art, I just prefer to keep it as a hobby. Honestly, I think it’s mostly therapeutic than an actual dream.”

“I’m pretty sure you’re thinking of Hobie,” Talon said, with a small laugh. “I mostly mean projects like the whole movie, where you get to work with a lot of different styles and changes,” he explained. “Having it as a hobby is still good, long as you make sure to leave enough time in your day to enjoy it,” he pointed out, knowing how busy she tends to keep herself.

"Yes! I went to watch that new animated movie a few months back. He seemed pretty cool." she said as she played it back, "That sounds like it could really be amazing for you. Have you done any animation previously?" She figured he must have a good idea of everything that went into it and practiced somehow. "I like to keep myself well balanced, I think. I always make time for a little bit of everything."

#convo #talon carter

Jae: yea it does lol Jae: they've been cuddling more lately like when they were kittens Jae: ok cool Jae: jieun and i made plans already, can we do tuesday or smthing instead?

Issy: yeah, cause they love each other so so much. Issy: I know you can't see me, but I'm pouting! Issy: that’s alright though. Tuesday sounds good. What are you and Ji doing?

#lee jaehyun #text

Gracia doesn't want to tell Issy that Dom had a bad night at Medusa or that he confided in her, because that's not her business to tell and he trusted her enough to share what he's going through. "Yeah, I accepted." She wonders how Dom is feeling now, because he seemed to be very plagued with his own thoughts and emotions. She blushes a little. "Yeah, we walked and we talked. And then he, um, he kissed me," she admits. "I kissed him back, too." Oh jeez. She's not stupid to believe there's more to it than a simple kiss, but it was still an unexpected ending to her night and one she doesn't quiet regret, albeit she's not entirely sure what to make of it.

Issy's jaw dropped slightly as a smile crept up her face. A kiss! "How do you feel about it?" she asked curiously, doing her best to hold back some excitement over Gracia's blush. "I had a feeling something was in store that night!” She said jokingly, “Do you think there's something to look towards there? Or just kind of a heat of the moment for you?" Issy liked the idea of Gracia finding someone special to keep her entertained and not so focussed on work or her family. Even if she wasn’t interested in something serious. She deserved it.

#convo #garcia gallardo

issylee:

“That’s awesome.” she said, picturing his artwork on the television, “For anything specifically or just in general? Were would you like to see your artwork?” Iseul believed that he could do it, specially with how good his pieces were if he was able to ink them onto someone’s body. “I wouldn’t say so, but I also really do love my job.” Issy said honestly, “I like to sing and write songs, but I don’t think that life is really for me.” Not that her mother would have allowed such a thing either way, and she did her best to keep her happy. “Anything art makes me happy, so sketching old homes and buildings for a living doesn’t seem so bad to me. And it brings in good money as well, can’t forget the plus.”

“I’m not positive but you know how we have this whole new Era of animation like Into the Spiderverse where it’s kind of like comics come to life. I would love to work on a project like that,” Talon said, although he knew that it wasn’t very likey. “I mean, you could always do both... you spend so much time doing things for other people, you should set aside some of that time for your inner artist. It’s healing.”

"I don't watch a lot of television, but would it be like that punk spidermen? Hoggy or Dopey whatever his name was?" It sounded like a cool concept, "Wouldn't that sort of restrict you to comic book animation though? Or is that part of the plan?" Issy smiled at his supportive words, but shook her head. "Doing things for others is just a part of who I am. I do exercise my art, I just prefer to keep it as a hobby. Honestly, I think it's mostly therapeutic than an actual dream."

#convo #talon carter

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