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kim jinhyuk. august 7.01 youngest kim son. signed 07.2021

[xiaolanhua]

ROWOON as JANG SHIN YU Destined With You 이 연애는 불가항력 (2023) – Ep. 4

[lgcxmax]

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max could allow himself to drown in his own remorse how he ended up debuting with about anyone but his best friends, finding them scattered across different groups with schedules so heavily conflicting that they barely even have time to call. but at this point there was little to do but just accept the cards he'd been dealt and make the best out of the career opportunities given to him.

thankfully before I could begin to get lost in his own self-pity and replaying his house of cards crumbling before his eyes, the door swings open to just blow them all out of his subconscious and make him jump in his spot as he meets jinhyuk's eyes through the mirror. "dude... jesus christ... warn a guy."

[lgcjinhyuk]

The surprise look in the other's face made everything worth it. Not that he liked watching his friends suffer or anything, but catching someone off guard always brought a sense of delight to him. A though he would never say aloud, cause bruh that's creepy as hell.

In any case, "really dude, I've stumped my way through the halls and ya didn't hear me?" teasing playfully, knowing full well just how soundproof them damned practice rooms can be. "ya alright dude? didn't keep ya waiting did I?" the moment those words left his lips, his stomach grumbled in complain. "sorry man, didn't get time to actually grab something to eat."

[lgcjinhyuk]

Without his usual hostile attitude, he couldn't help but attentively listen to his oldest brother. Completely finding the whole situation of producing a product and promoting through the company rather interesting it. From an absolutely business purpose of things, there's plenty of pros and cons in it, some he shares with Jinseo.

"I'm guessing the company takes a percentage off your sales too. How is all that calculated, for now it's probably worth letting the company do all the adverts for you- with their models and such, but wouldn't you rather do it all on your own?" Jinhyuk always knew that he was going to have something for himself one day, but it was interesting to see this business model from someone currently going through it. "Oh I don't know, I'm mostly down for anything since fuck- experience and exposure is never a bad thing." He shrugs at the very last minute, "it'll be dope to do a CF with some stunts and such, not just stand there and take photos."

There was an noticeable silence on his end. Trying to hear for their grandpa in hopefully the other room, and just in time a satisfied 'ah' comes out the very room. "There he is..." almost mumbling to himself. "We need grandma, or one of us needs to start stitching things for him, our clothes are too big for the old grumps." Shaking his head ever so slight, "yea, we better before you end up without donation."

@lgcjinseo

[lgcjinseo]

Nodding, Jinseo confirms Jinhyuk's guess. "Yeah, more or less, that's the case." He makes a mental note to ask Legacy about the details on the splitting of profits in the next meeting. "It's an industry secret for now," Jinseo playfully says. "But I can ask the staff for more information on that and if I'm allowed to elaborate on it." Humming to himself, Jinseo has to admit that Jinhyuk raises a few good points. However, he supposes that he's happy with the way things are going right now. "In the future, I'd love to eventually do it all by myself. But for now, having the company take care of the operations, logistics, and other matters takes a lot of pressure off me," Jinseo confesses. "Especially when I have modeling and acting jobs to attend to as well, and I can't always devote my attention to the brand like a normal CEO would." Jinseo would have brought up their dad as an example, but he shudders just at the thought of it.

"Those sound really fun, and I think you'll do well in them," Jinseo says. Considering Jinhyuk's background in the military and his physical fitness, he agrees that physically demanding CFs will allow Jinhyuk to shine. "So sportswear or anything that requires lots of activity, hmm? You'd also do well as an action star. I can see you going viral for doing your own stunts among other things. But what kind of roles do you want to do?" Jinseo feels like he hardly knows his youngest brother at all, no thanks to their parents. He supposes this is a chance to start doing so, and he's sure this will make the grandparents happy.

Chuckling, Jinseo looks over to where the sound came from. "Shall we? You're right, though. We need to get someone to make clothes for Grandpa if he won't use the ones we buy for him." Jinseo stands up from the couch, stretching his arms and legs. "Gotta think of the poor kids. Are you getting grandpa or the box?"

[lgcjinhyuk]

The more inquisitive side of him suppress the need to further ask about the contract between his brother's product and legacy. Like is the product even Jinseo's or is it still under the agency, while his brother simply gets a share. A couple of more questions pop up in a speed of a blink, but the suppression continues. He doesn't nod, but he hums as he listens to his brother. "Well that makes sense, they probably don't want to overload you too."

Also technically the artist are still owned by Legacy, so all of their commercial affiliations are probably connected back to the company. Truly getting the most out of their people. "To be an action star..." A small wistful smile crossing his face, it's a thought, "I actually wouldn't mind, reckon I'd enjoy it too, though I know all those rom-com/drama side brings the audience in." He shrugs, breaking into this industry has never been an easy feat, especially if being in it wasn't really in one's plans to begin with. "it'll be nice to start working for the acting side again for sure though, don't really think I can make it as an idol."

Joining Legacy, he always knew what he wanted to achieve in his time with the company. It had little to do with singing and dancing on stage, that's simply not where his passion lays. "Or better yet, trade in the new stuff we get him for donations, and give all our old stuff to him instead." He shrugs, genuinely unaware that his combining forces with his older brother for the first time ever. "Oh I'm not dealing with that old man, I'll get the box." Jinhyuk knows which battles to fight, this ain't one of them.

[lgcjinhyuk]

The relatively new appliance took about a second before connecting back online. Tilting his head to the side, Jinhyuk glance over his brother's shoulder to see what the other man did differently. "Ah yea...nan was pleased with it." Rolling his eyes fondly, because if there was one in common aside from blood relations that brothers have it's their infinite love for their grandparents.

"Yeah, nah, I think she's cooking lunch for..." gesturing between the room around them, hesitantly offering Jinseo some snacks. But knowing full well he wouldn't be able to escape the older lady's clutches when it comes to feeding her grandkids, he doesn't know if Jinseo would actually stay for the meal or not too.

"Oh... yeah, it's great... to be busy. What about you? You've got a bunch of solo stuff going right...?" then very quickly adding "or so nan said so..." cause it's not like he knows what is happening in his brothers lives, except for the fun fact that legacy post everyone's bloody schedule up for the world to see.

[lgcjinhyuk]

Without his usual hostile attitude, he couldn't help but attentively listen to his oldest brother. Completely finding the whole situation of producing a product and promoting through the company rather interesting it. From an absolutely business purpose of things, there's plenty of pros and cons in it, some he shares with Jinseo.

"I'm guessing the company takes a percentage off your sales too. How is all that calculated, for now it's probably worth letting the company do all the adverts for you- with their models and such, but wouldn't you rather do it all on your own?" Jinhyuk always knew that he was going to have something for himself one day, but it was interesting to see this business model from someone currently going through it. "Oh I don't know, I'm mostly down for anything since fuck- experience and exposure is never a bad thing." He shrugs at the very last minute, "it'll be dope to do a CF with some stunts and such, not just stand there and take photos."

There was an noticeable silence on his end. Trying to hear for their grandpa in hopefully the other room, and just in time a satisfied 'ah' comes out the very room. "There he is..." almost mumbling to himself. "We need grandma, or one of us needs to start stitching things for him, our clothes are too big for the old grumps." Shaking his head ever so slight, "yea, we better before you end up without donation."

@lgcjinseo

[lgcjinhyuk]

Running through the hallways has always been no-go for anyone. Yet, it doesn’t stop him from hauling ass across the building, to his meeting. Not that his friend would mind, @lgcxmax would probably enjoy some down time. Especially with how busy everyone’s schedule is, but then again back to being a trainee now, means that he needs to be in vocal sessions in a couple of hours.

Does he dramatically bang the door open into the almost empty practice room; absolutely. With a massive grin on his face, he was his hands up, “ Maxie! How’s it going my guy?” Honestly, Jinhyuk has forgotten when his seen his friend last, and it’s a pleasant surprise that they finally for time to hang out for a bit.

[lgcjinhyuk]

The relatively new appliance took about a second before connecting back online. Tilting his head to the side, Jinhyuk glance over his brother's shoulder to see what the other man did differently. "Ah yea...nan was pleased with it." Rolling his eyes fondly, because if there was one in common aside from blood relations that brothers have it's their infinite love for their grandparents.

"Yeah, nah, I think she's cooking lunch for..." gesturing between the room around them, hesitantly offering Jinseo some snacks. But knowing full well he wouldn't be able to escape the older lady's clutches when it comes to feeding her grandkids, he doesn't know if Jinseo would actually stay for the meal or not too.

"Oh... yeah, it's great... to be busy. What about you? You've got a bunch of solo stuff going right...?" then very quickly adding "or so nan said so..." cause it's not like he knows what is happening in his brothers lives, except for the fun fact that legacy post everyone's bloody schedule up for the world to see.

[lgcjinseo]

Jinseo has always known their grandparents seemed to love them more than their actual parents. Or at least, their grandparents were more than willing to care for them and fill in the gaps their parents lacked in terms of parental care. Especially when recognizing what they have achieved and actually being equally proud of them. "I'm sure she was," Jinseo says chuckling as he tentatively reaches for a snack.

"Yeah, I'm staying for lunch. No way I'm passing up on free food," Jinseo jokes. "Besides, I'm making the most of being relatively free-ish. At least until the product launches and I get back the results from the castings and auditions I've done." This is probably the first conversation they're having without any sarcasm or snarky comments that isn't captured by the cameras. Their grandparents and Jinyoung will be thrilled.

Smiling, Jinseo nods. "Yeah. There's the Elysium new product launch. Grandma's already asking for samples, since I think this is the one she's most excited about." He chuckles and shakes his head. He can't blame her, after all, she will get lots of use from it. "I'm also waiting for the results of an audition for a drama, as well as an upcoming fashion show, among other things. It's exhausting, but I like it. At least I'm not wasting time, as our dearest parents like to say." He rolls his eyes, a bit less fondly, before he sighs.

[lgcjinhyuk]

He simply nods, unfamiliar with how to act in this situation. It's not everyday one sits with their oldest brother and eating snacks while waiting for their grandma to finish making lunch for them. At least, not in Jinhyuk's life. This almost feels like an out of body experience.

"Oh..." genuinely interested with something Jinseo has mentioned. It's pretty 'easy' to talk to people one doesn't want to if one doesn't look at them directly... or when his focused on stuffing his face with almonds. "Do you guys get to chose your models for the products or does the company do that for ya?"

Personally, his never been interested in being a product provider, well not in the typical manner at least. But rather for into the acting path to ultimately end up behind the camera as a director or producer. So... his dumbass will inherently produce a product anyway. Scuffing at himself, the youngest in the room tunes back into the conversation.

"Yea well them fuckers like to talk shit..." tensing up a little when the topic of their parents has been breached. "That lady is funny... she keeps asking for free shit when we give her everything in full size anyways." Unknowingly mimicking his brother's mannerism, shaking his head too as he deviates the topic back to their grandma. "Don't forget to get something for the grumps too, his been nagging me for some of my old sweatpants... I'm at least a foot taller than the old man, but he wants to use it for gardening and refuses the new one I got him." Instantly wondering where the hell his grandpa was, suddenly his absents are pronounced.

[lgcjinhyuk]

Giving his oldest brother some space, one he desperately needed at the time, he shuffles behind his grandma towards the kitchen. Though before he can further get into the other room, the old lady stuffed a bowl of snack in his hands and shoed him away. "Ya...." he exclaims softly, begrudgingly popping some almonds into his mouth as he wonders out.

Apparently just in time to catch Jinseo's question. "Ah... yeah, I changed for the older folks to remember easier rather than the random ass shit they give away all the time." Moving towards the otherwise of the room, where he wrote down the updated password at their grandparent's little notebook of password and important stuff. Flipping through it until he got the right page, he hesitantly looks over Jinseo, "want me to read it out or ya wanna just read it?..." after an awkward pause and barely a foot shuffle, "it's kj091414." it goes without saying that it was Kim grandsons birthdays, which made their grandparents rather please when he told them of the recent change.

[lgcjinseo]

"That explains a lot," Jinseo sighs to himself as he punches in the new password into the TV before saving it into his phone as well. He goes back to fixing the TV, and with this new password in place, it all goes smoothly from there. "That's a cute password, though. Easy for them to remember..." Also beats any favoritism allegations. Not that he says that last bit out loud. This is probably the most civil conversation he has had with Jinhyuk outside the company building or a set, so he will take it. Jinyoung and their grandparents will be so proud of him.

Looking up from the TV, Jinseo smiles at Jinhyuk. "TV's all fixed now. It was just the TV not saving the new Wi-Fi password properly." At this point, Jinseo normally excuses himself to help his grandparents in the kitchen. However, the bowl of snacks in Jinhyuk's hands tells him that their grandma likely shooed him out of the kitchen as well. "Grandma doesn't need any help inside, does she?" He chuckles, nodding at the bowl in Jinhyuk's hands. Sighing to himself, Jinseo takes a seat at a respectful distance from Jinhyuk. "How have you been doing lately? I heard about the latest project you guys will be working on."

[lgcjinhyuk]

The relatively new appliance took about a second before connecting back online. Tilting his head to the side, Jinhyuk glance over his brother's shoulder to see what the other man did differently. "Ah yea...nan was pleased with it." Rolling his eyes fondly, because if there was one in common aside from blood relations that brothers have it's their infinite love for their grandparents.

"Yeah, nah, I think she's cooking lunch for..." gesturing between the room around them, hesitantly offering Jinseo some snacks. But knowing full well he wouldn't be able to escape the older lady's clutches when it comes to feeding her grandkids, he doesn't know if Jinseo would actually stay for the meal or not too.

"Oh... yeah, it's great... to be busy. What about you? You've got a bunch of solo stuff going right...?" then very quickly adding "or so nan said so..." cause it's not like he knows what is happening in his brothers lives, except for the fun fact that legacy post everyone's bloody schedule up for the world to see.

[lgcjinhyuk]

He sways along with her, blushing profusely as he grins broadly, a small laugh escaping as he watched her adorableness. This was definitely a surprise, and though he doesn't usually take kindly to those things, this one he soon realises has made the day worth celebrating. "Well thank you for coming by, come in come in..." shaking his head slightly, "nah, I honestly forgot what day it was."

Leading her towards the kitchen, he pauses to turn to her, taken aback by the gift she presented. Of course, she wouldn't only remember his birthday, but made so much effort to come to him despite what seems to be a long day - for everyone- and gift him something too. "Wow princess, don't know what to say..." genuinely speechless by her thoughtfulness, "I mean, thank you so much, this really means a lot, Milan." Using her given name to show his sincerity, with hopes to be able to convey just how heartfelt this means to him. "well food is always the way to go... with that said, come I'm just warming up some dinner. I've got soup too, it'll warm you up from the cold outside."

[lgcmilan]

milan doesn't know if she should take his words with a pinch of salt or actually be worried for the man's social life. or maybe for his sense of time. no, it has to be the social life, because by now, thousand of people should've sent him birthday wishes and reminded him of his birthday. now, a slightly worried frown creases her forehead as she watches her friend. she can't just leave him now then.

the chuckles and waves a hand dismissively. "this is nothing, really." she replies. still, his sincerity makes her smile at him fondly. "you're welcome, oppa. you deserve it." she finally tells him on a more serious tone.

milan hesitates at his proposal. but what other plans does she have? mope in bed? cry under the shower? that can be postponed a little if it means jinhyuk isn't alone on his birthday.

"i can't stay too long, but soup would be great." she finally announces. "is there anything i can do to help?" she asks, following him deeper in the kitchen, ready to assist where she's needed.

[lgcjinhyuk]

Last year he spent his birthday with his former captain, unfortunately, this year the man had been deployed out for a mission and couldn't make it for Jinhyuk's day. Though a thoughtful, 'make something outta this year.' text that morning, from the man was more than enough to make Jinhyuk smile.

"You've always been too kind, princess." Offering her a small smile, turning away to place her gift by the counter. Personally, he doesn't believe he deserves any thing special. As far as he is concerned, he hasn't really done something to be worth of such praise.

"You're all good, princess. Just make yourself feel comfortable." Handing her a glass of water, out of pure habit, while he works behind the kitchen counter. Expertly dishing out side dishes for them, warming up the soup his grandma made for today, while warming up some rice and dried fish too.

"How's your day?" Placing everything in front of them while he was done, "it's not much, eat what you want and can, leave the rest to me." Smiling brightly at her, a sense of ease and a gentleness of happiness due to her company finally sets in.

[lgcjinyoung]

[ X ]

Jinyoung was prepared for his younger brother to seek out a form of escape. Among the Kim siblings Jinseo was perhaps the only one willing to talk his way through a conflict and even he loved skirting around his problems until he had to deal with them. It was definitely a family disease.

But when the male unexpectedly accepted his invitation, the middle sibling couldn't help but brighten up despite his best efforts to try and keep his hopes low. "Sweet. Any preferences? Does Chimaek sound good?" He had made the mistake once to assume his brother's favourites and he wasn't about to do it again.

[lgcjinhyuk]

It felt like he was having a deja vu moment, except this one was more of a recuring nightmare, where he is stuck conversing with his brother and being amicable with him. An almost weird outer body experience, one where he wants to shake himself awake.

He shrugs, as his nasty habit of running his hand through his hair end up pulling some untangled knots. Jinhyuk doesn't cringe but he does glare at his brother suspiciously. "Yeah that find..." Steeping beside him, guards up and letting his brother take the lid, allowing him to escape if need be. "... why are we doing this?"

[lgcjinhyuk]

He reaches up to run a hand through his hair for the nth time, roughing up his already haphazard locks, a habit he picked up on when he tended to be fidgety. Jinhyuk hated to admit it but whenever he felt uneasy, he was more incline to fidget and once upon a time the nasty habit of smoking became a weakness too due to high level of stress. Something that his navy captain made sure to kick ass his on.

Shifting his gaze from the tv to his oldest brother, funny how they were all roughly around the same height and rather ironic how the youngest is the tallest of them all. Not that it's currently noticeable with Jinhyuk's uncharacteristic slouching, "Came for the wifi- then stayed for the tv." He shrugs, stepping aside to allow his brother to have a look at the appliance, while shooting his grandma a look once he was at Jinseo's back. "Wifi works, but for whatever reason the tv won't acknowledge it. Nan said the fucking internet guy did something with it when he was trying to connect their cable."

[lgcjinseo]

Nodding to Jinhyuk in thanks, Jinseo decides to have a go at their grandfather's TV. As he looks at the wires and the instruction manual he has on his phone, he figures out what the problem is. He picks up the remote and goes over the TV's settings. Ugh, it's now asking for the WiFi password. Jinseo punches it in, but he gets the wrong password prompt. He checks both the password on the TV and the one he has on his phone. They match. There's no way it's wrong... Unless...

He loathes having to ask Jinhyuk for help. After all, the goal was to get out of each other's sight as much as possible. If Jinyoung hopes for reconciliation, Jinseo's more of the avoidant type. But he shows he cares for Jinhyuk in other ways, such as checking on him through their grandparents and his captain in the navy. But his need to solve the problem trumps his pride and personal feelings about everything. Sighing, he turns to Jinhyuk. "Hey, Jinhyuk? Did you change the password to the WiFi when you fixed it? The TV keeps saying I'm giving it the wrong password."

[lgcjinhyuk]

Giving his oldest brother some space, one he desperately needed at the time, he shuffles behind his grandma towards the kitchen. Though before he can further get into the other room, the old lady stuffed a bowl of snack in his hands and shoed him away. "Ya...." he exclaims softly, begrudgingly popping some almonds into his mouth as he wonders out.

Apparently just in time to catch Jinseo's question. "Ah... yeah, I changed for the older folks to remember easier rather than the random ass shit they give away all the time." Moving towards the otherwise of the room, where he wrote down the updated password at their grandparent's little notebook of password and important stuff. Flipping through it until he got the right page, he hesitantly looks over Jinseo, "want me to read it out or ya wanna just read it?..." after an awkward pause and barely a foot shuffle, "it's kj091414." it goes without saying that it was Kim grandsons birthdays, which made their grandparents rather please when he told them of the recent change.

[lgcjinhyuk]

--- Feed me still.

It is safe to say that there are personalities and backgrounds of all types that work in Legacy. Much like any other multimillion company with hundreds of workers, the ecosystem within it is insanely fascinating. Yet despite those vast difference, there was plenty in common too. Obviously, some sort of ties to the entertainment world is one of them, and also the universal language of... food.

"So wait do you or don't you know how to cook?" Brows furrowing as he mixing the ramen, turning down the heat when he deems the noodles almost ready. His gaze turns towards his guest, @lgchyuk who he invited earlier that evening as they were leaving work. As much as he can Jinhyuk tries to meal prep if not make sure to make food at home rather than eat out, a routine his built when he got out of services. On top of that, cooking for other's brings him a semblance of peace and joy.

"Oh feel free to make yourself at home." Nodding towards his living room, connected to the dinning area which inevitable ended up by a beautiful open kitchen.

[lgchyuk]

hyukjae was aware that one day his luck would change - he had heard, of course, the same story over and over, to just not accept any offer from strangers. he always told his friends they all sounded like parents teaching a toddler not to accept candy from strangers - which they did - but it was hard to just say no when they offered him that.

food.

yes, he wasn’t accepting something dirty, he was just saying yes to food, because gluttony was his sin and he was also curious about this guy’s cooking skills (hyuk had ears and he heard people talking about him so sue him once and for all). when the opportunity showed he just embraced it, with an excited smile.

“you look so surprised it almost makes me feel guilty.”, hyuk shrugged his coat off his shoulders and found the perfect spot to sit on one of the stools that gave him a nice view of the kitchen and the man cooking their food. “it’s not a big deal when you pretty much grew up with people cooking for you.”

hyuk’s tone was light and humorous, not at all arrogant; he sometimes liked to assume people knew who he was, but most of the time he needed to explain himself. however now he saved that information. “how about you? do you normally invite everyone and cook for them?”

the smell of food was just enough to make hyuk pay more attention to how skilled jinhyuk was and anticipate what he was coming up with. “plus, the dorm’s kitchen is a forbidden area for me, according to my roommates.”

[lgcjinhyuk]

He tosses in a few chopped vegetables into the simmering pot, ramen after all did not have to be basic. Although Jinhyuk is a firm believer that too much of everything, or anything- them crazy social media kids ruining good food for the colt is just unsavoury to him-, can ruin things too. Not that he is against experimentation when it comes to food, he's all in for that actually, rather that one needs a certain experience when it comes to those things... Mentally, he is on a rant.

"Ah that's on me, ma bad dude." Shaking his head genuinely, cooking has always played a big role on his life, that a part of him subconsciously thinks it is too for others. "That's fair, but hey so long as you enjoy food, then there won't be any issues at all." Because bet some people are either extremely selective with food or limited preferences. Which probably why he stuck with the conventional ramen and a few sides dishes for their dinner, as he didn't want to assume Hyuk's preferences.

A laugh escaped him unexpectedly as much as the question caught him off guard. "Ah, about that..." damn, he could feel his neck go red as he heats up with bashfulness. "I wouldn't say it's a normal thing, but... I could tell a few people would argue otherwise," mumbling the last part more to himself, as he serves Hyuk some home made side dishes- kimchi, radish, kimchi pickles, macaroni salad, mash potatoes and some convenient store cooked stick sausages for them to share. "... in a way, got so used to cooking for a squad, to cooking for classmates... and I guess now people at legacy."

He typically doesn't invite just any stranger in, mostly the few friends and several acquaintances during long nights at work. Jinhyuk knew first hand what it's like to go to bed with an empty stomach and for such a rigorous schedule that everyone has, if he can feed himself and a fellow colleague than why the heck not.

"can't be that bad..." looking at Hyuk dubiously, but then again he knew someone who managed to burn water so maybe his wasn't exaggerating, "watch ya do for that kind of banishment from the promise land?... also what ya wanna drink?"

[lgcjinhyuk]

Aside from the sweet messages from his grandparents and a rather prompt text from his former Captain, he didn't really expect anyone to remember his birthday. Heck he forgot it himself and was only reminded thanks to his phone notifications. So Jinhyuk simply shrugs, sent back thank you messages and went about his day the way he typically does. Go to classes then work.

Before he even got to university the thoughts of his birthday has long left his mind. Taking up advance calculous on a university level can do that to a person. In all honesty, by the time he was done with his lessons and on his way to work, Jinhyuk has pretty much mentally checked out.

The only redemption to his day was a seaweed soup his grandma had delivered to his place that greeted him by his door step once he got home after the long day. After sending a picture of him heating up the soup and making dinner to his old lady, did he finally let out a sardonic laugh of how he was spending his 'special day'.

Going about his nightly routine, of a quick shower prior to setting the table, the door bell caught him off guard. Quickly making sure to put a shirt on- he respectfully did not need to walk around half naked in front of the unknown- he makes his way to the door and opened it to a smiling Milan.

"Hey, what's up, princess? To what do I owe this honour?" Already stepping aside, and inviting her in. His mood suddenly shifting for the better with her company around.

[lgcmilan]

as soon as jinhyuk opens the door, milan realizes that fighting her exhaustion and negative state of mind to come here had been worth it. the generic smile on her face turns into something more genuine as soon as she catches a glimpse of him. as soon as he's done talking she begins singing 'happy birthday' to the man on a quicker rhythm while swaying from side to side. done with her song the idol follows her friend inside his apartment. "i'm glad i'm able to catch you!" she admits "i was worried you would be out celebrating!"

the girl only takes a couple of steps inside, enough that he can close the door behind her. it's not her intent to intrude on him nor stay too long. also, he probably has better things to do, like hanging out with his friends or something. "and i wanted to give you this" she present to him the neatly wrapped box that she's been holding in one hand. "i bet you always get chocolate for your birthday consider the day, but i thought i couldn't go wrong with food." she explains, a little embarrassed.

[lgcjinhyuk]

He sways along with her, blushing profusely as he grins broadly, a small laugh escaping as he watched her adorableness. This was definitely a surprise, and though he doesn't usually take kindly to those things, this one he soon realises has made the day worth celebrating. "Well thank you for coming by, come in come in..." shaking his head slightly, "nah, I honestly forgot what day it was."

Leading her towards the kitchen, he pauses to turn to her, taken aback by the gift she presented. Of course, she wouldn't only remember his birthday, but made so much effort to come to him despite what seems to be a long day - for everyone- and gift him something too. "Wow princess, don't know what to say..." genuinely speechless by her thoughtfulness, "I mean, thank you so much, this really means a lot, Milan." Using her given name to show his sincerity, with hopes to be able to convey just how heartfelt this means to him. "well food is always the way to go... with that said, come I'm just warming up some dinner. I've got soup too, it'll warm you up from the cold outside."

[lgcjinyoung]

@lgcjinhyuk

since jinyoung had been given the green light to speak with jinhyuk again, the model had tried to find an opportunity to realize the talk they spoke of having together. that however was easier said than done.

he kind of expected jinhyuk to attempt and dodge the matter but jinyoung was nothing if not persistent. he'd been given a spark of hope and he'd hold onto that.

so one fine evening, as he was getting off work from his shooting, he spotted his younger brother in the hallway, seemingly ready to leave as well. "jinhyuk!" quick to catch up to the younger and disregarding his own fatigue, he flashes the younger one a smile. "are you free? shall we grab some dinner together?"

[lgcjinhyuk]

In all honesty, he thought Jinyoung would keep his distance. Heck, Jinhyuk sure tried. Their bloody conversation barely lasted for a few minutes, and he still blames the adrenaline from award night. Also as much as possible he has attempted to erase said conversation from his mind, as to not overthink anything of it- he wasn't very successful of course.

"Ah-" The random invite caught him off guard enough to show on his face. "Uh I mean, I'm just about to head home..." Looking around them for a quick escape, while running a hand through his messy hair. "... I mean, I could eat." He shrugs pathetically, cringing as he... accepts his brother's offer for food.

[c4tr0nac7]

Yes, it's still not too late. I just need to go on the right path.

[lgcjinhyuk]

--- Feed me still.

It is safe to say that there are personalities and backgrounds of all types that work in Legacy. Much like any other multimillion company with hundreds of workers, the ecosystem within it is insanely fascinating. Yet despite those vast difference, there was plenty in common too. Obviously, some sort of ties to the entertainment world is one of them, and also the universal language of... food.

"So wait do you or don't you know how to cook?" Brows furrowing as he mixing the ramen, turning down the heat when he deems the noodles almost ready. His gaze turns towards his guest, @lgchyuk who he invited earlier that evening as they were leaving work. As much as he can Jinhyuk tries to meal prep if not make sure to make food at home rather than eat out, a routine his built when he got out of services. On top of that, cooking for other's brings him a semblance of peace and joy.

"Oh feel free to make yourself at home." Nodding towards his living room, connected to the dinning area which inevitable ended up by a beautiful open kitchen.

[lgcjinhyuk]

Thank you so much for all the welcomes, everyone has been really sweet! A little reset was in order... would love to get threads/connections for Jinhyuk going, please like this for plots and comment an emoji for a random status. Recap from before, he is slowly realising his goals and what he actually wants to get into. To an extent he has made some progress with the relationship he has with his family, specifically his brothers. Ma boi out here really growing up-!

[lgcjinhyuk]

Threads Needed:

Friday: Open Saturday: Open Sunday: Open

(Got about a week or so to get some trainee missions done, if anyone would be down to help with that please let me that, would really appreciate it!!)

[lgcjinhyuk]

Thank you so much for all the welcomes, everyone has been really sweet! A little reset was in order... would love to get threads/connections for Jinhyuk going, please like this for plots and comment an emoji for a random status. Recap from before, he is slowly realising his goals and what he actually wants to get into. To an extent he has made some progress with the relationship he has with his family, specifically his brothers. Ma boi out here really growing up-!