Dark Innocence

It's not nice to stare. ❙❙Lee Minjung. Hunter ❙❙ Firefly Hover:  ➳ ☪ ❙ ❘ ✠ ❙ ❘ ✠ ❙ ❘ ✠ ❙ ❘ ✠ ❙ ∞ Tracking

[minjungxtlou]

❣: Our muses drinking together

Alcohol was a rarity in times like these, and it was by pure luck that Minjung had happen to come across an unopened bottle during while of her scavenges. In fact, it’d been hidden in a compartment in her ‘house.’ She’d happened upon it during one of her cleaning days, and well, it’d been quite a nice surprise. Especially since her secret stash was running low.

Ever since she’d attempted to renovate the staff room for into a place to stay, she’d played around the with the old remainders of liquor and flavoring hidden in various compartments and on the shelves. There was also a slightly old, rough and broken mixing manuel that had been on the shelves. The instructions to make Martini’s, Mojito’s, bloody mary’s and a variety of cocktails and drinks were listed in the slightly aged book. Many times her ‘stash’ didn’t have an ingredient, but she’d made due with various things she found in the forest.

Finding the stash of liquor also meant that she could indulge herself today more than usual. Opening up an old bottle of wine, she revelled in the smell before placing the cork back on. Drinking alone wasn’t fun - she needed to find a drinking buddy.

That’s when Jungsuk came to mind. He’d been extremely helpful ever since she’d moved in, and well, it was about time Minjung repaid his thanks. Placing the bottle carefully into her deer-skin pack, Minjung went about to find Jungsuk. Hopefully, he was home.

It didn’t take long for her to reach his house, and walking into the familiar surrounding, she yelled, “Anybody home?” her voice echoing off the walls. 

[minjungxtlou]

☾

☾: Our muses camping together.

Every once in a while Minjung liked sleeping out, or, as one would call it, camping. Since she moved into Zone X at the age of 18, she often found she missed sleeping under the stars and in the wilderness -albeit the dangers it often provoked- rather than in the staff hangout room in the bar that she now called home.

So it had become a habitual habit of hers to go out camping once in a while. Sometimes that meant sleeping in the trees, other times it meant by the lake in a make-shift tent she’d managed to make by piecing together scraps. Even though she often came back sore and not well-slept, she enjoyed the freedom it allowed and simply being surrounded by the wilderness. Often times, Minjung never slept on these excursions, but simply sat alone with her thoughts until the sun came up.

Today was one of these days, Minjung’s camping day. Yet, an unexpected visitor presented herself to Minjung as she’d been about to set up camp by the lake that day. It had been someone Minjung saw a few times in Zone X but never spoke to.

"Are you - looking for something?" Minjung asked, wondering what the girl was doing out here of all days.

[twd-hakyeon]

All But Gone | Hakyeon & MinJung

[twd-hakyeon]

     Honestly, Hakyeon is a little pleased to see the befuddled look on the woman’s face. He had never liked arguing, bartering, or anything of the sort. The shorter a discussion about who got what could be, the better, he always thought. Narrowing his eyes a little and tilting his head when she laughs, the hunter gives a faintly confused look. She…didn’t want it? Shortly put, it was odd. While he did prefer to give supplies to those who would need it more - never one for waste - she is the only one he has met who’s ever turned down extra provisions. All the others took what he gave and ran.

     She speaks before he can properly process what just happened, and Hakyeon sighs inwardly. She definitely had a strong, firm will. For now, he would agree. “…lead the way,” he says simply, hitching his pack and quiver a little lower on his back. Momentarily setting his bow down, Hakyeon tests the weight of the doe they had unwittingly hunted together before pulling her up and across his shoulders. Hanging his bow on his wrist, he straightens a little, looking to the woman for direction. She knew where her things were hidden, so it was best that she show the way there.

[minjungxtlou]

Minjung nodded in reply and has just been about to help carry the doe when he slung it over his shoulder. Her eyes widened suddenly in surprise while stepping back a bit in order to avoid being hit by the doe. Right. he'll carry - now which way to go. With that thought she began to make her way down the familiar path deeper into the forest. Placing her bow into the pack that she carried on her back, she took out the aluminum baseball bat and grasped it in her left hand. Since the stranger was basically unprotected with the load over his shoulders, a bat would make for a better weapon in case anything popped out.

"mm, follow me - and be careful." Minjung called out behind her as she continued down the trail, all the while calling out back as she observed the possible tripping places along the trail. 'Careful of that hole! - don't trip over those branches' and other signals of warnings were called out when needed be until they arrived at the lake. Minjung couldn't help but let out a breath of relief. She couldn't help but be in awe each time she saw the lake - it seemed slightly otherworldly, peaceful, given the hard times she was used to. It reminded her of the freedom and beauty of nature that had surrounded her when she'd first set off to find her brother. It provided her with a sense of safety and escape.

"you can put it down there" Minjung pointed to her left. It was a dry spot close to the lake with a bunch of rocks placed in a circle. There was one large protruding flat surface rock that rose a few inches from the others. That was the spot Minjung often cleaned her kills and chopped the meat.

"I'll be right back!" she yelled before disappearing into the forest again and up a tree she'd marked herself. High in the branches, hidden from eyes below, was a small pack of provisions and tools she'd placed a few years back. It'd contained a knife made from a large piece of sturdy stone and various tools made from junk and scratch she'd found in her travels. Untangling it form the branches, Minjung quickly made her way down and back to the other. 

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☾: Our muses camping together.

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[yongguk-tlou-deactivated-deacti]

{ scavenger hunt - yongguk // minjung }

[yongguk-tlou-deactivated-deacti]

Yongguk walked towards her, feeling nervous as she grew closer and closer with every step. "is this gonna be enough, is it too late to turn around?" He worried to himself. Stopping before her, holding his hands out, he watched the expression on her face.

"Ugh- hi Minjung." He felt himself feeling nervous. "Today’s not the best day but here’s all I could find from the usual spot- if it’s not enough tell me and I can go looking for more." He looked up at her, hoping to see a pleased look on her face.

"There’s some scraps that I thought you could use for one of your gadget things, and some food. I took out the bad stuff already so don’t worry, there wont be anything nasty when you bite into something." He placed the materials in her hands, "please just take it-" he thought to himself as he rubbed the back of his neck.

[minjungxtlou]

Minjung's hand rose in a wave as a smile graced her features. "Yongguk!" She called out, curious about what items he had for her today. Though, as he neared she noticed a sense of unease as his muscles seemed stiff and his tone more nervous than usual.

"Ah - no worries man, thanks. this is great." she reassured him, patting him on the back as she took the items from his hands, mentally taking note of their shape and size and categorizing it before she placed it into her pouch.

"you know, I think you worry too much." she teased him jokingly, eyebrows furrowing slightly to further her point before taking a berry that seemed to already be washed, placing the uncooked items into another pouch before throwing it into her sack. Yongguk had been an unexpected friend when Minjung first arrived and been extremely helpful in showing the ropes around the then foreign zone. "you need to take it a bit easy bro." she joked, "but this is great. think I can make something with some of the other objects - the last piece in the puzzle persay." Holding out her hand to offer a berry, "Berry" she asked.

[twd-hakyeon]

All But Gone | Hakyeon & MinJung

[twd-hakyeon]

He can’t help but be a little reluctant every time he has to leave the safety of a tree. Being up high was something that he truly enjoyed, and it took away a lot of the stress of running away from things. He could simply wait until whatever danger there was passed, unless it was absolutely necessary to get rid of it. Some might call him a coward for wishing to stay out of close-range, but it was just what came natural to Hakyeon. Regular humans weren’t something he saw as entirely dangerous, just something to be avoided most of the time.

While he was one to remain firm on suggestions, Hakyeon does realize that she has a very good point. The way she had reacted to his words told him enough that she did need some of the pelt, for one thing or another. Thoughtfully, he checks his bow over. The grip did need replacing. His pack would last until he could find another deer, maybe a few weeks or so. If she had more use of it than he did, then…well.

Hakyeon gives another silent nod, moving a little closer. She had clearly strained a little to hear when he spoke, and that was not something that would do one’s hearing well. “…you have a good point. You can use it better than I can, however…I accept your compromise, but, it should be you that takes three-quarters. I will take what remains.”

[minjungxtlou]

Minjung waited patiently for an answer, now finally able to make out the entireity of the man without the leaves and branches blocking her view. She observed him silently, watching as he seemed to check his bow. For what she could see, that seemed to be the only weapon he had on him, and as he walked closer, she took notice of the slightly worn grip too. Had he needed the pelt for his bow? Or possibly for some other necessity? three fourths would be enough to fix it up wouldn’t it…..and plenty for other things as well right …- She mused to herself until his voice brought her attention back on him.

Minjung had been prepared to argue her worth for one fourth in case he didn’t agree and was adamant about getting the entire pelt, yet, the words he spoke befuddled her. She blinked, eyes widening in surprise. I knew it - I mean what? I have a good point?! three quarters for me? The exchange seemed far too easy, too simple, and finished too quickly for Minjung to believe. It had been a while since she’d met someone so compliant, especially when it can to animal furs due to the wide array of uses it had. A soft chuckle escaped her lips as she pushed as strand of hair back into place; who knew one day someone would offer her more provisions than she needed and she’d decline? “Thanks....but no thanks. one quarter will be enough for me to use, three quarters would be a waste if you gave it to me. but thanks for the thought.” Placing her bow back into the arrow pack on her back, Minjung clapped her hands together as if to say ‘now that’s that.’ “If we can’t agree on it now, maybe we can continue this conversation after butchering up the deer and getting the pelt before anyone or anything else heads this way? - I have a few things hidden by the lake that might help with the cleaning.”

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[twd-hakyeon]

All But Gone | Hakyeon & MinJung

[twd-hakyeon]

     Ah. Someone who knew how to look up for things out of the ordinary. There weren’t many people like that, even now when the world had gone to hell. Allowing himself a small smile, Hakyeon stays put for now, watching her actions. It was obvious that she knew what she was doing, not a newbie to hunting outside the walls. And clearly not at all scared off by blood, or squeamish because of it. Strong of mind, and of will. Interesting.

     Blinking when she speaks, his smile vanishes. Gaze still warm compared to the usual dead, distant look, Hakyeon keeps his eyes on her as he makes his way down from the tree. The woman made a good proposition. They had been hunting the same creature without being aware that the other was there, so half half was only fair. And fairness was something sorely missed in this day and age.

     ”Half half is acceptable…however, since my arrow did hit first, as you say, I ask that I get the pelt,” he requests, voice rather quiet. Once tanned, he could make himself a new pack, just as he had made the one on his back now. Perhaps even replace the grip on his bow, if there was enough.

[minjungxtlou]

Minjung watches as the man descends, quickly, adeptly, as if he'd done it a million times before. She never breaks contact with his gaze, trying to figure him out just as she assumed he was doing too. So far, he didn't seem to present himself as an enemy or danger, just another hunter searching for food at most, though, one could never be too safe.

As he opened his mouth to speak, Minjung couldn't help but strain her ears to make out the words of the rather soft and quiet voice. At first, her lips upturned into a smile as he agreed to his request. That complication seemed to have ended quite quickly - yet, the words that followed stiffened her gaze. Dark orbs gazed at the man as she contemplated his request. The pelt, though useful, it wasn't something she desperately needed. Sure, the pelt would be useful to make another drinking jar to fill with water, a new backpack, or possibly extra blankets for when it got cold, but, she didn't need it as desperately as the meat to stock up on food.

"Yes - while that may be true, I did, quite frankly, help herd the deer to you? Had I ran in the other direction, you probably would need to stay perched in the tree much longer no?" Minjung asked. Even if she couldn't get the whole pelt, she could try to get some of it. "How about a fourth of the pelt is mine, and the rest is yours? I have use for it, though, I could do without the entire thing. It'll be.." she searched for a word fitting of their situation. "a compromise." she ended, the smallest of smiles on her lips.

[minjungxtlou]

Tracker 081114

To Lie In Wait (waiting for)

Hakyeon

Yongguk

To Sharpen thy arrows (owed replies to)

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To the Travellers  I've met (Plotting With)

Jihyo

Eunhye

Just another thought (occ note)

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[twd-hakyeon]

All But Gone | Hakyeon & MinJung

[twd-hakyeon]

     Making his way out of the crumbling city, Hakyeon goes out the same way he came in. Presenting papers was going to get old, but he had no choice if he wanted a relatively safe place to stay. It would be better than sleeping trees, where all he had to worry about was the aches in his body that made it so much harderto move freely, and maybe sharing his branch with a bat or two.

     As soon as he’s cleared, Hakyeon sets off at a silent run to the trees. After living out in the woods for so long, it was far more like home to him than anything else. Notching an arrow, he slows his steps to creep his way through the brush. Scaring off a potential meal wouldn’t do, not today. At some point, he makes his was up into a tree to wait. The glassy look is gone, replaced by a warm but sharp gaze that keeps watch on the forest floor below him. Hakyeon’s bow remains notched with the arrow, in case anything should pass his way. Remaining motionless, he waits, and he watches.

     The deer was an unusual sight, he would admit. But the thought does not distract him, his arrow flying the second he has a clear shot. Akyeon watches the deer go down, only moving from his perch when he’s sure it won’t get back up. The deer, though, had been unexpected. Thegirlfollowing it was a surprise, to say the least.

[minjungxtlou]

Ready. Aim. Fire. rang through her mind as she let loose the string, allowing the arrow to fly through the air only. Anticipation, however, was broken by a sense of surprise and a tinge of dread as she watched a stranger's arrow puncture her prey. Afterall, first comes first serve right? Slowing down to a walk, Minjung scanned her surroundings for the unexpected company. On the ground, no one seeemd to be present. But the trees…

Head tilting upward as she scanned the treetops, her gaze met sharp eyes hidden under the protection of leaves and branches. As she observed the foreign figure perching onotop the branches as best she could, Minjung tried to put a name to the face but failed. Was he a newcomer? Or simply someone she’d just never met before. Afterall, Zone X was still quite large despite the dwindling population in the world. Expressionless, Minjung walked towards the now dead deer, taking out the arrow swiftly and wiping the blood off with arrow with a cloth, she then returned her attention to the stranger.

Deciding to break the silence first, Minjung opened her mouth to speak. “I’d say first comes first serve, but your arrow did hit it first. - so, how about half half.” 

[yongguk-tlou-deactivated-deacti]

{ scavenger hunt - yongguk // minjung }

Yongguk sighed as he reached down to grab the exposed goods, wondering if they were going to be any use to her, he lifted the remains to his face.  "Could she use these, are they any good?" He thought to himself, not only finding useful things that he, himself could use but someone else too, was a little harder than he had first intended. 

He had been helping and supporting Minjung with bringing her scraps of food, making sure she was eating and just useful things in general. His large feet crumbled against the twigs as he continued searching. He barely knew anyone in the safe zone, and yet had come across Minjung when she first stepped into the walls. He was weary of her at first, but over the short amount of time they had become almost what you’d call friends. 

Nothing really caught his eye as time passed, and in his hands all he held were a few scraps that he had collected from his time searching.  "This’ll have to do." He sighed to himself as he walked away from the usual place he found treasures, and set off to find Minjung. 

[minjungxtlou]

Minjung had begun to tinker again with her stash of, well, stuff. Tinkering had been a habit she'd learned from her father. Every time she tinkered or attempted to make something, a sad nostalgic feeling would run over Minjung. Afterall, her father wasn't here anymore. Even if he was still alive, he would still be long gone- he would be an infected. Shaking her head, Minjung tried to push the thought out of her mind and instead focus on the task at hand - whatever that was.

Though, the scraps failed to turn into anything useful. Throwing her hands up in a fit of frustration, Minjung left the pile of scaps for some 'fresh air.' Just as she was about to go out though, a glance at the messy pile of objects laying around in plain sight made her turn back. Leaving it out would only be asking for it to be stolen or missing when she got back. Cleaning up her stash of found objects and hiding it back in its place beneath the fake wall compartment, Minjung left.

Leaving the abandoned bar on mainstreet, Minjung wondered where she should go today. Visit the greenhouse? Help with patrol.....ooh or I could check out those abandoned tunnels... As she was lost in thought, walking down the street, a familiar face came into view. Yongguk? Her eyes lit up as she caught site of the things he was carrying and not empty handed. Possibly something else to add to her collection? Or maybe some food supplies? Now that she thought about it, she was running low.

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Lee Min Jung

[twd-hakyeon]

Getting into a Zone was far easier than Hakyeon thought it would be, when it came to having ‘papers’. His parents had engraved it into his mind that he was never to lose the pieces of paper that guaranteed who he was, where he was from. They had stayed carefully folded in a…

[minjungxtlou]

A yawn escaped her lips as minjung gazed wearily around the room, still not fully awake. By the magnitude the sun seemed to shine into the room, minjung assumed it was almost noon. The warm rays only inches from reaching minjungs makeshift bed: a comfortable albeit decrepit couch she’d found the first day she’d “moved in.” Gazing at the dust particles that floated in the air, a soft relaxed smile lingered on her lips. It’d been a while, week, since she’d gotten a good nights rest and even longer since she’s just a moment of peace - near normalcy, or so she’d wish.

'Ah sleeping in was the right choice afterall' she though to herself as she reluctantly got up from the couch and walked toward the sink. “Running low on water..and food” she mused to herself as she glanced at the almost empty barrel of water and the dwindling food supply in the bottom cabinet. “Hunting day then mmm”

Stretching out her muscles while gurgling some water before spitting it out, Minjung prepared for her day. Placing her alimunium bat in with her bow and arrow, Minjung set off towards the gates.

The usual shuffle of feet as people came in and out of the zone greeted her as she neared the gates, and upon leaving, minjung presented her identification papers before setting off in a run towards the forest. The moment she stepped out of the zone, her entire body became on alert - not only for game, the infected, but also possible military scouts. She wasn’t in the mood to get into more trouble than needed; it’d ruin her lovely mood.

As she trekked softly deeper into the forest where the larger animals often resided, a rustle in the bust caught her attention. In a split second, her bow was drawn, arrow in position, as she aimed it towards the sound. Two round ears popped out, and the dark round eyes of doe met hers. It ran, minjung pursued.

[hana-jo]

[minjungxtlou]

Always running, constantly searching - never stopping.