Joshua Kraus

finn urbig ... ▇▇▇ honestly, he seemed to get along with the older players than the younger ones. mostly because he wasn't as rowdy as they were. if anything, he was more of the calmer type. sure, he had his hot headed moments but who didn't? it was more when things were getting stressed – especially on the pitch. but her was there to learn to be a better player from some of the best in the world. along with the fact that it was such an honor to even be on the team. and he wanted to keep that role. there was a lot of weight on his shoulders and he was trying his best. the younger goalkeeper smiled. ❛ seems like a good time when we get back – to make them run drills? ❜ eyebrow raised as he chuckled a bit. maybe it wasn't his place to say those words but hell, it would be comical. ❛ alright. that sounds like a good idea. just let me know, ja? ❜

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Jo respected the younger keeper, there was a willing to learn and be as dedicated to the club as one should be when they wanted to be a part of a club like this. Some saw Bayern as a stepping stone, it was easy to pick them out, they never lasted long or ended up falling. But Finn? Finn had it, Jo saw it because it reminded him of himself and even Alex who had taken the keeper under his wing. After all, he was being positioned to practically be his successor in the goal. It was a relief to see how serious he was taking that prospect, how serious he was at learning and proving he deserved to be here. It was a lesson he wanted the other younger talent to learn and he hoped they would sooner rather than later. Brow arches at the other's words, seeing what he was doing but Jo shook his head with a chuckle of his own. "No, I'm not trying to make them miserable. We need top form." He points out. "We make them run drills when we have a day off so they learn choices have consequences." He adds. "But alright, I will. Just gather what you need and I'll get the others and we'll all hang out." A nod was given soon after and off Jo went to do what he said, collect the team for some fun in the hotel.

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davina claire ... ▇▇▇ she was going to make sure to never ever hide anything from him. not when he hadn't given her any reason to do so. he had been so honest and so damn trusting. Davina was thankful for that. for him being the one to show her that love does exist and that not every guy was the same. that there were some out there that wasn't cruel. and wouldn' t just toss her feelings to the side. jo had been so damn loving from the start. so selfless. and she had been the same exact way. both making sure one another was well taken care of. she should have never even thought about keeping anything from him. but fear was the spark that caused it. all because they had a plan and she had done screwed it up by forgetting her birth control. though, it wasn't screwed up. things would happen when they did. original plans could still happen — just out of order. and she knew that now. he still loved her despite their plans being out of order now. and nothing had changed that. ❛ me too. ❜ she grinned as he placed a kiss on top of her head before teasing her. ❛ you know me so well, darling. ❜ she chuckled as she changed into something comfortable yet , nice. he was so good to hear. and she knew she could count on him. loving every single moment with him. truthfully, Davina had never been this happy ever in her life. how everything fell into place with the midfielder. this birthday was the last of just the two of them but – damn well perfect. and she knew that even her next one, would be even better considering their child would be there. ❛ mhmm. it is. if f you don't mind helping me with it. ❜ Davina replied before he moved to help her into it. once she had it situated on her, she looked up at him and took his hand. ❛ very much ready. ❜

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There wasn't a fear within the midfielder that they'd have a scare like that again. A lesson learned, something the two only needed once if it ever came down to it. He forgave her the day the truth was revealed and hadn't held it over her since. Instead, he focused on them and the fact they'd have a baby. Helping her prepare, preparing himself, doing anything and everything he could to be ready with her. On top of that, however, he had made sure he wouldn't forget her birthday. Things already planned after training, because that could never be missed. No matter what, she was the woman he loved and he'd never skip a day in showing that. Her birthday was just an excuse to add to his ability to show her that very fact. And it was in their small moments he found himself at his happiest. Able to just be with her, their home, all of it was something that made him feel loved and that he belonged here with her. "Of course I do." He says with a matching chuckle before the two parted to prepare for their plans. Though as always he had to wait for her, not that he minded. It was the last one with just the two of them, added joy to come with their baby being involved as much as they could. For now, however, he was going to remain focused on her. And that was easy enough to do as he watched her come back towards him. "Yeah, of course, why wouldn't I help you?" He says lightly, smile still pulling wide at his lips as he helps her move into her coat. "Good, then we'll get doing." He pulls her into another kiss, this one quicker, before leading her out the door and to the car. A drive towards the garden, something easy and to get some fresh air before the two went to the restaurant for their dinner reservation. Getting out of the car, he came around and opened her door to take her hand and help her out. The weather no doubt helping keeping them close with the cool breeze. "Autumn colors and a breeze, a perfect day for a walk. Don't you think?" He asked, beginning their stroll through the garden.

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alexander neuer ... ▇▇▇ he always had patience though, it was tested with the team at times. during matches that weren't going their way. jo taught Alex several things. including how to maintain that patience. reminding him that most everyone on the team was young. and that they were chaotic. jo being on of the more chaotic ones. which was amusing as hell to the goalkeeper. he was thankful though – for all the lessons that he was learning still to this day with the team. even though Alex was older, he still did seek advice from jo. alot more than most anyone else on the team. but that was mostly because Alex felt comfortable asking for it from the midfielder. it was that , along with several other reasons as to why Alex thought Davina would be the absolute perfect woman for jo. he knew he didn't have to worry about the midfielder when it came to his cousin's heart. ❛ it's a good thing that we're the same on that. ❜ Alex chuckled. for the most part, both of them saw things the same way. agreed more than they ever disagree. it was rare for the latter to happen. and jo never took any of alex's frustrated moments to heart. it meant a lot and Alex made sure to always clarifying things with the other. ❛ ja. it's a well known thing. hard to ignore when you're around the club. as for that, we do. alot better than them. and it's preferred that way. ❜

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Jo didn't regard himself as too patient but when it came to the pace of a game? That was something he was good at and he had to be, he set the pace. He was the one who controlled the game and in a way he could see how the other learned from him, though as a goalkeeper he kind of did the same. It just wasn't as often as Jo did. But outside of the pitch? That was something else entirely, he was chaotic in his own way just as the younger members of team were as well. No one was entirely peaceful, well, maybe Alex was and that was why he was more of a father figure for the whole team. It was rather funny, knowing Jo could be one or the other and it just being him. It was long accepted by the other, thankfully. The two balanced each other out well enough, he thought. It was what made them work well together and why he was an extension of him out on the pitch. Even when in the locker room as well. The way the two were able to be so in sync, they were like brothers and family and there was no doubting that. It was what made talking to each other that much easier no matter what the topic was. "Yeah it is." Jo answers with a nod, a small light laugh accompanying it as well. Jo couldn't even remember the last time the two fought with how well they got along, how they were on the same page more often than not. Sure there was frustration but it was never at one another directly, that was why it was never held against one another. "I mean that's not wrong...all of that really." His hand lifts to rub the back of his neck. "I'd always prefer to hear corrections and tips from you, you know what you're talking about."

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happy birthday Joshua!!! ❤️❤️

davina claire ... ▇▇▇ Davina couldn't ever recall being this happy. knowing that someone could make her feel so warm and so cared for – yeah, she was struggling herself , keeping control over emotions and all. she wanted nothing more than to experience everything with him. but at the same time, it needed to happen slowly. simply because she wanted what they shared together, to last. besides, they had all the time in the world to learn one another. .and that was exactly what they were doing. she always had something to talk to him about. outside of Alex, the brunette never really had anyone like that. not until now. not until she allowed herself to open up to him. and he never rushed her to hurry up with anything she spoke about. in fact, he listened. he cared. and he remembered. which meant a lot to her. ❛ i'd hope so. ❜ she teased , smiling more. knowing that he enjoyed spending time with her, meant a lot. and showed that she didn't annoy him. in fact, she did the opposite. he loved her company as much as she loved his. ❛ well, we have nearly every day to spend time together. almost every day. can't be keeping you from your career though. ❜ Davina watched as he left , only to hurry herself up and get ready. a shower, a change of clothing, hair and makeup done. and she looked like a modern princess in some ways. with the dress she wore. even Alex pointed that out once he saw her come downstairs to wait for her date. it wasn't a long wait at all. heart instantly racing when she heard him at the door. and she jumped over the sound of it. ❛ thank you – and of course. i'm very much ready to go. ❜

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Jo had been doing his best to show how he felt about her, there was no question his feelings were there. They were strong, of course, but it was all held back to not overwhelm her. Of course the two were close, they were building up what the two had and that was what made their relationship special. There was nothing like it in his mind, not even when he thought he had it before her. He was proven how wrong he had been but thankful it had worked out in the end to bring him to her. Something about her just had him under her spell from the moment they met, always willing to listen and know more about her and what she liked. He did his best to remember what he could while also trying to show her something new, which had been the objective for the date tonight. "I do, I'm not going anywhere unless you ask me to leave." He adds, wanting her to understand how into this he was without questioning any of it. "And I think that sounds perfect to me." After all, she had been the bright light he needed to stay out of the darkness that had been trying to swallow him whole this season. It was with that the two parted ways, but not for long. All of it to give the two of them the needed time to get ready before he returned to pick her up. Needless to say when he came back, her appearance had him speechless for a moment. Jo needed to catch his breath before he was able to even say anything. Thankfully he was able to form a sentence. "You're welcome, Vee." He answers, hand outstretched for her to take at her confirmation. "Then let's go." Jo said with a smile, leading her to his car so that the two could drive into the city and go to the Korean BBQ place that had sparked the idea for the date. It thankfully wasn't a long drive for the pair, parking not too far either from the restaurant where he took her hand to lead her to the building and inside. That was where the confirmation of the reservation had been given and the two were led to their table.

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alexander neuer ... ▇▇▇ it must be a German thing. to be so stubborn. literally everyone on the team was that way. and it showed. without any regrets. even on his part. but he damn sure wasn't the most stubbornest on the team. no, that was a battle between jo, drei and maybe two others. alex's own was more – trying to perfect things. much like jo's. and he never once thought it was a flaw coming from the midfielder. being stubborn was a good thing at times. then there were the times he had to put his foot down to some of the other guys on the team who would be that way – in the more negative way. yeah – it was like he was managing a team of children. but he cared for them all. enough to constantly want to help each player , become better. for the sake of the team and – themselves. hell, they made him better for sure. jo was possibly the most critical of themselves on the team. something that took no time for the goalkeeper to notice. and he did what he could – try to get the man to not be as hard on himself as he has witnessed. easier said than done though. this season – being by far the worst he had witnessed when it came to Jo and his critical mentality. it was one reason why he could only think of Davina – the way that just maybe , with her calmness – gentleness, she would be so good for him. plus, there was other reasons also. at this point, Alex might as well have a damn book of why his little cousin would be a perfect match for his teammate. a small chuckle came from him though before he shrugged. ❛ very much so. gentler though. but ja, I think it would be a good thing. she needs the experience and the help. I sure hope so. she's a very likeable young woman. shy at first but , she breaks out of it. ❜

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It was a trait most everyone on the team had, he was sure of it. Then again, maybe it was that of an athlete. One had to be stubborn to keep the lifestyle they had, possibly. Some definitely were more than others, there was no doubt about that. Of course there were others who could alternate with him on the most stubborn on the team, he knew Alex wasn't one of those. After all, he was the most reasonable on the team in Jo's opinion. But maybe that was the job of the captain, something Jo would need to learn as well. Though he did know both did strive for perfection, that was how one succeeded in this world. How they had wins and only wins, ties were even seen as losses in some respect. Jo was always open to learning, to being better, and that was always something he was doing under the leadership of Alex. Even if he had to learn the hard way from time to time. However, there was no bigger critic of his own play than himself and that was no question known to everyone on the team. Hell, he definitely knew Alex was aware because he always tried to help him do better and be easier on himself. This season was the prime example of it, how could it not be with everything seemingly closing in on him. It was like he could do nothing right despite doing everything to the best of his ability and well, at least he thought. But maybe that wasn't the case. Maybe the distraction of talking about his cousin was needed, something to keep his mind off of the season for at least a moment. "I see, I mean makes sense." He says with a shrug. "If she's like you then I definitely don't see why we wouldn't like her. I mean we will definitely do our best to help just as I'm sure the families of other players will as well. You know we are a family here."

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alexander neuer... ▇▇▇ there were times when he hated how he felt like he let his team down as a captain and mentor. and how the fans seemed so unhappy with this season. despite knowing it wasn't his fault nor the team itself. it was a coaching issue. so many wrong plays. and how the man wanted nothing more than to change the way they had been playing – a way that had worked for years. a way that had landed them countless of titles. and here that man was , trying to reverse all of that. and it wasn't working out period. however, jo taking that chance out there against the other team – had given them a spark of hope. and Alex dared nothing more than for the coach to try to criticize the play. he'd been waiting a while to finally give that man a piece of his mind. thankfully , he didn't have too much to say to the press after. and of course, the man didn't try to come out and celebrate with the team. yet another thing, Alex was thankful for. as it just needed to be a team thing. no coaches. not ones who belittled and threw their own players under the bus. tonight was about them – and Jo was damn sure the man of the night. moves were being made in the dark – something Alex had over heard days prior. just a rumor but more than likely, the rumor was true. that coach wouldn't be with them much longer. and that was something he kept to himself. not wanting to spark up that conversation during celebrations. tonight – well, the focus was on the next step.

❛ you did great out there, bruder. think everyone here agrees on that. ❜ Alex grinned. the goalkeeper would always have his back – of course, he'd have his entire team's back but jo's maybe more than most. considering their history. and the fact that Alex has been supporting the midfielder since he joined the team. ❛ you're welcome. we're all glad you did. let's just hope we get more chances like that. we worked really well out there together. just – need to power through the next phase. ❜ oh how he knew it was true – the next being real Madrid. a beast of a team – and there was maybe only one person he liked on that team. the rest, he found rude – annoying. then came how the refs seemed to always be on their payroll – yeah, it was going to be one hell of a tough battle. ❛ exactly. and it worked. as for the coach, yeah – he's not going to stay much longer. we know how the ones above him are. and with our streak? not a good look on him at all. ❜ he watched as he looked at Davina. ❛ i'm sure he'll be gone. so don't give up , ja? ❜

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There was never any blame on Alex in his mind, there couldn't be. How would he be able to handle this differently? Their coach wasn't listening to anyone but a handful of people and it was almost none of the people who had been here longer, who lived for this club. It was always those who were basically his yes men or didn't stand up to him. It was why Jo was never upset with the other, not in regards to this. Both were trying their best to work with what they had but that was easier said than done at this point. All they wanted was to do better, be the team they could be but their manager was preventing it and it was killing team moral. But still they tried their best and this game had been that, him going out on a limb and taking that chance to try and keep their hopes alive in at least something on the season. It had been the rare time he hadn't heard any criticism from the coach as of late and it was most likely because if there was then he'd get some backlash in the event of it. That was fine with Jo, one peaceful evening after a win was all he needed after some time. No doubt he knew how much he was disliked, seeing as he wasn't even out with them right now to celebrate what little wins they could get to keep hope alive. This was where he could relax, be amongst friends, and have people actually appreciate him. Though he wasn't much of one to take the spotlight. Each win was a team effort and he just happened to be at the right place at the right time, but it was still nice to see his efforts be at least rewarded in some form. And that was what he thought about as he took a sip of his drink, how this night was actually nice after a win such as this.

"Thanks Alex, that definitely means a lot." He could feel himself relaxing at the words, the idea of it all as the night went on. The midfielder actually had a lot of thanks for the other, he was sure that was his word of the year to Alex at his point. He always had his back, like the older brother figure he was, not just in the team but also outside it as well. "Yeah I know, I mean I hope it can continue that way for sure but I don't know." He says with a sigh and a shrug soon following. "It's easier said than done but there are definitely moments in this season that have me questioning just how far we can go. Normally that doesn't happen." His head shakes, hand lifting to sift through blond hair as a sigh leaves him again. So much for being in a better mood, he thinks. The other was being more positive. Maybe it was because their next opponent was going to their largest obstacle, there was no doubt about that. He had to look over at the one bright spot of the year, the woman who kept him grounded and believed in him. "I hope he isn't, everyone can see we are miserable and he isn't the right fit." He looks back to Alex. "I'm not going to give up, you know I don't."

thommi-tomate

7/10, control master 😌

davina claire ... ▇▇▇ in just a few months, there would be the three of them fully. and she wanted to make his birthday the best before their son arrived. after all, jo always made her birthdays special. it was the least thing she could do for him. wanting nothing more than for the day to be focused on him. it's why she had been working doubles here and there. to make sure she had enough money to surprise him. sure, it wasn't overly fancy and big but it was the thought. and she hoped he loved the plans she had came up with. love – god, she loved how it made her feel. how he made her feel. and it's why there wasn't anything in the world she wouldn't do the the man she was to marry. her arms wrapped around his neck as his did the same around her waist. ❛ but I want to ! you deserve it, baby. I love you. ❜ she replied, glancing at his lips. not wanting to stop smiling over just how lucky she was to have him. to share such an important day. while he was getting ready himself , she did the same. making sure she was comfortable but looked nice. ❛ that is – perfect ! ❜ she grinned more as her eyes shifted towards the slacks and button down shirt he held up. ❛ good deal. mind if I do the driving ? ❜