Sunshine Daze

~ | : Sundrop Thanawat : | ~ ~:~ | Son of Artio | ~:~ :|: Groomer & Vet Tech at Stop&Paws :|:

[maibeemp]

"Oh I'm sure they do care! I never said they didn't... or that wasn't my intention," Mai said quickly, blushing a bit.

The demigoddess tilted her head as the other spoke to her beloved pet - her friend - admiring how he talked to her companion like an equal.

Cactus sniffed the air and then made a series of adorable snuffling sounds. The tiny creature looked at Sun with his small black eyes, seemingly thoughtful. As Sundrop spoke, Cactus wiggled his tiny nose and then gave a few little squeaky sounds, almost as if in agreement. He then settled comfortably in Mai's hands, seemingly content with the attention he was receiving.

"He seems to like you," Mai beamed, then patiently waited for the translation.

[mpsundrop]

Sun smiled, nodding at her exclamation. "I was just saying, I know some people wonder if the gods care and all that so I just voiced my own thought in reflection to that." He explained in return before his attention returned to Cactus.

He listened, nodding again at the little creature with a soft hum before he looked back up at Mai. "From the sounds of it, he's just worried about you too. I think he just wants to help you make more friends and is doing what he can think of to help that." He bounced slightly, stretching and humming quietly before looking between Mai and her little companion.

"Who knows, I know animals tend to like me so maybe so. How about we become friends too though?" He asked lightly, a small smile on his lips as he spoke.

[mptsukiko]

"Yes, of course" Tsukiko answered, standing close enough to hear the conversation but remaining discreet to not bother them. He felt his heart break as he peeked at the small creature, its matted fur and the soft whines coming from it. It seemed to suffer a lot and the nurse wondered what hat happened to the dog to be in such a state. 

Having been at Stop&Paws more times than necessary, Tsukiko took one of the contact forms under the counter, helping the dog's savior to fill it before they left, reassured that the dog was now in good hands. 

Once alone, the two friends brought the dog to one of the examination rooms, settling it as comfortably as possible. The poor thing was breathing heavilly and Tsukiko crouched near its head, reaching to rub its muzzle. Don't worry little one, you'll soon be ok he whispered. The dog looked at him, burying its head in the young man's hands, pleading eyes, diving onto his own. 

It was like love at first sight and Tsukiko knew in that moment that this dog would be his companion, he could feel it in his heart. They now were linked, whatever would happen that night.

A few moments passed before he looked up at Sun, worried. "Should we call In-Soo ro Chang'e ?" 

[mpsundrop]

Sun murmured soothingly to the dog as Tsuki helpfully passed the contact form over. He gave the poor thing gentle pets until the taller had the chance to help him get the dog to the examining room. Once there, Sun trusted Tsuki to help the dog settle while he got everything ready so they could get a better idea on the dog's status and take up the best treatment option.

He smiled a little as he looked over at the two, taking note of how the dog just fully let his friend comfort them. It's such a sweet sight and Sun could just feel the bond forming between the two. The dog would be in wonderful hands once they've finished treating them.

"No, it's alright. They're both on call in case of an emergency but I can handle this one." He started with a routine check, noting gender and weight while checking if there's more to the undernourishment outside just a lack of decent food. "It doesn't look like shes got any diseases or teeth issues so that's good. And she's thin but not as bad as some cases can get so I think she'll be able to bounce back easily with enough care." He added, marking off each thing and giving gentle pats with each pass by the dog's head.

"I'm going to get her some water and food. We're going to feed her slowly, Okay? Then I think she needs a nice warm bath."

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Source: First’s IG

14/03/2024

[lerouxmp-deactivated20241008]

At first, Leto thought perhaps he had been imagining things--though honestly, that would not have been so far-fetched; he seemed to always be imagining things to the point of them becoming quite real and vivid. Suffice to say, Leto was never truly bored at all. It was a presence--or at least he thought it was a presence. Being in Skadi's domain, he didn't think much of being in danger, so it was probably another demigod passing through. With the earbuds, however, the artist unfortunately did not hear the stranger approach. With his eyes transfixed on the canvas and the scenery ahead, he didn't see him approach either...that is, until he was just close enough and the movement appeared in his peripheral vision.

Which in turn caused Leto give a very subtle jump, his brush thankfully freezing in air before touching the surface so he wouldn't make a blemish upon the painting (not that he couldn't be creative and work around the mistake!). A blink. Two blinks. He turned his head a bit to se a couple of squirrels that appeared to be watching him. He did a quick mental check on himself--nope, it wasn't him producing a vivid daydream on himself, but rather...that was real. Wait, were those squirrels actually watching him? Well, okay, that was fair. He returned to painting a few more strokes when he heard a whistle over the sound of the piano playing in his earbuds.

That didn't sound like any bird Leto knew. Hm. He turned his head a bit then to see another young man nearby watching him...accompanied by a few woodland companions. Ooooohhhhh! A warm smile spread upon his face as he greeted the stranger. "...hey..." he started gently, the enchanted pendant translated his speech to the stranger's native tongue. "What's up?"

[mpsundrop]

Sun did nearly scold the more curious squirrels who moved closer to watch the man paint, but he had gotten distracted by how pretty the painting was looking while the other male worked on it. When his whistle had him noticed, however, the son of artio gave a bright smile and a little wave of his hand. He'd been about to greet the other in korean too, given the area mostly had people who generally spoke or at least knew the language before he blinked at the lilt of a familiar tongue dropping from the other's lips.

It sounded a little... different? Though he couldn't tell exactly how, the shock of his native language automatically had him naturally slipping into it. "You speak Thai?" He asked, eyes bright and big as he spoke with his head tilted just a little bit to the side. As, while the language wasn't completely unknown in Mount Pheonix (He had Tsuki, plus Taavi's half brother and roommate both spoke the language too), it still wasn't quite the norm. The thought distracted him enough that he forgot his manners but he was just... a bit amazed.

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29/02/2024

[mptsukiko]

It had been a slow day for Tsukiko too. He truly didn't mind, he was always happy when most of the patients' rooms weren't fool, a proof that the island residents were in good shape. So he had spent the day catching up with his files, writing reports and restocking the Cardiac Department's closets and pharmacy. 

The nurse was about to finish his shift when he received Sun's message. The boy was alone at Stop&Paws, his colleague and boss gone to the Lunar New Year's feast at the Golden Palace. Tsukiko stopped by the festival to get some delicious tea and snacks to share with his friend, thinking they could pass by the park again on their way home.

Someone passed by the Japanese demigod as he approached the pet shop, visibly in a hurry and holding a big bundle in their arms. He heard the creature whine, a dog probably, and quickly followed the person inside, putting the drinks and snacks on the counter. 

"Sun ? Is everything alright ?" He asked as his friend rushed towards the two newcomers, removing his coat. "Can I help with something ?"

[mpsundrop]

"Just a second, Tsuki!" Sun returned towards his friend, full attention focusing on the person who had rushed in. He listened as they explained how they found a young dog, no older than about six months near the forest. He'd glanced at the bundle at the mention, nodding a little more while the other person continued to speak. They also mentioned they noticed the poor thing was very thin and didn't look very clean or healthy which had the vet tech wondering if the dog was malnourished.

He'd be sure to check that first.

He nodded again as the person went on to mention how they weren't sure what to do, thus bringing the dog to Stop&Paws. They couldn't take the poor thing in and they didn't have much time to stay either but getting the pup somewhere safe and where it could be treated and taken care of was the least they could do.

"Thank you for bringing it in! Not everyone who spots a case like this one think to bring them somewhere safer... or they don't have any luck catching them. We can take it from here! Don't you worry about it! Even if you can't offer a home, feel free to leave your number for updates on how the pup is doing if you'd like to know!" He finished, gesturing to Tsuki soon after to take the pup and help him bring it to one of the exam rooms.

He nodded to the person who brought the pup as they did leave there number before leaving, full attention returning to Tsuki and the pup as they entered the examination room. "Okay, lets get this little one checked out! There's no blood or anything, so that's a good sign! We can see what it is too, I don't want to assume gender and I think it's a little too weak for communication. Just set it right there on the table."

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BTS (Vivi Men Thai Vol 1 video clip from the special edition version)

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Khaotung via his Insta!

[mpsundrop]

Festivities and Fun (Open)

Open post for the LNY fun! taking place before this thread (DM if you want to claim!)

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Bundled up tight in his new winter clothes, Sun was enjoying the sights, scents, and sounds of the celebration. He'd love to try wearing something traditional or bright but ever since he'd gotten sick with weather he's not used to... the son of Artio was being a lot more careful.

He truly adored celebrations like these though. He remembered what the Lunar New Year festivals were like back home too. Honestly... this is probably the most he's felt at home in Mount Phoenix on his own. Having Tsuki around is a constent home feeling too, it's true but the vibe and energy of the city itself...? This right here is the closest it's come to. And he flourished in it.

He visited the lion dancers and story tellers, watching and listening closely with one of the biggest smiles on his face. He had a lot of fun simply exploring until he decided to take a break and relax near one of the food stalls. He'd been trying to decide which stall he wanted to try until someone else took a seat and started to look between the different choices as well.

"Have trouble choosing?" He asked, smiling brightly and exuding a pleasant friendliness towards the person near by.

[mpsundrop]

A New Bond's Beginning

for our favorite flower bb @mptsukiko

Sun let off a small yawn, stretching and rolling his back before massaging his neck and humming softly. It was a semi-busy day that was slowly beginning to wind down as people had been taking to the streets a lot to enjoy all the festivities that were put out by Madam Xi. He remembered Tsuki had said something about her being the director of the hospital but given Sun hadn't quite properly or fully met her yet... at best he could call the goddess 'Madam' until he officially met her and ask what she preferred he call her.

But as it was, the streets were busy and both P'Soosoo and Ms. Chang'e had been working as well up until it was getting to the point where they both had to go prepare for the Lunar New Year dinner that was going on for the Chinese Pantheon as well... Leaving Sun to take care of Stop&Paws until it was time to close for the night. He'd volunteered, honestly. The dinner was something for the two of them after all! He could be trusted to tend to the store and clinic for the rest of the night.

He'd messaged Tsuki as well though, thinking it might be nice to have company when the other male was free and it's fun to have him around while he's working sometimes. At the moment, he was currently watching the door for customers and potentially his friend too but after a few moments there was a brief buzz of activity that spoke of someone in a hurry. He'd straightened, gaze following the figure until they entered, closely followed by Tsuki as well.

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[lerouxmp-deactivated20241008]

Closed starter for fellow nature photographer @mpsundrop

The day was lovely; a bit chilly, yes, but lovely just the same. He had found himself a nice spot in the mountains with a lovely view. With how the peaks reflected off the surface of the lake, the way the light danced along the snowcaps with a warmth that seemed almost like a paradox with the level of snow and ice surrounding--there were colors to be found without a doubt--and so, after snapping a few panoramic shots with his Nikon Z8, he promptly returned his camera to his bag and swapped it out for his easel and canvas.

It was not long at all when he managed to set everything up, including is cup of water and paints; delicate strokes of the brush brought with it gradient lines with subtle colors as a piano arrangement of Vivaldi's "Winter" played through his ear buds. Leto was in his zone, even the strokes of his brush seem to echo the phrases of he music that only he could hear.

[mpsundrop]

Sun had opted to go out and see what kinds of pretty pictures he could take so he could show Tsuki later. He was all bundled up now in fresh new winter clothes and ready to take on the chilly weather for the day. His friend had work sadly, so he just decided to have a little adventure and find pretty sights for his precious friend to make up for it.

He'd chosen to venture through the mountains, feeling safe with Skadi's cabin being somewhere nearby and comfortable amidst a number of animal friends that had taken to trailing after him as he walked around. It was mostly birds and squirrels but there had been a curious rabbit or two as well, hopping near his feet as he carefully avoided them. For a while, he wandered around like that, taking pictures and quietly chatting with the wildlife until a few sensed another presence ahead and chose to hide themselves nearby.

Sun got curious though, so with a quiet consoling noise to his friends, he moved forward and found what might have been another demigod with an easel and paints! He couldn't help getting excited, more curious too as he approached slowly, trying not to disturb the other and their work.

A moment later though, he couldn't stop a little whistle from leaving his lips at the sight of the steadily forming picture spreading across the canvas.

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Khaotung as Gaipa in Moonlight Chicken ↳ Episode 4 (1 ¦ 2 ¦ 3)

[mptsukiko]

Distracted was the word. That was something that Tsukiko had noticed since their teenage years, the way Sundrop could sometimes easily get diverted from things. It had always been endearing to see his excitment about new things but, in that case, it had put his health in danger and the nurse wasn't going to let that pass.

As soon as Sundrop would feel better, Tsukiko would bring him to buy warmer clothes and until then, he would gladly lend him some of the few he had with him. A warm, wool sweater at least.

The nurse spent the next hours of his shift worrying about his friend, regularly checking on him in the break room. The poor boy was sleeping so he just let him rest. Fortunately, he was allowed to leave one hour earlier and, the doctor's subscription in hand, he made a quick trip to the hospital's pharmacy before picking Sun up.

A quick taxi trip later, Sundrop was carefully tucked in his bed, a damp, fresh cloth on his forehead. Sasi was looking from the doorframe, visibly curious and maybe a bit distressed by the situation. Rest, my dear Sun Tsukiko whispered, gently stroking the other's cheek. I will get things at my place, I'll be back soon. He patted the cat's head on the way out. Please, watch over him, ok ?

His absence wasn't long and he was back with a suitcase and a bag of easy to make comfort food and some of Sun's favorite snacks. The nurse wasn't going to let his friend alone while he was sick. 

After a while, he heard the younger man move in the bedroom and he quickly joined him, smiling when he saw him awake. He still looked sick, of course, but at least he seemed to be aware of his surrounding. He took the water glass on the nightstand and handed it to Sun, sitting on the bed near. "Here you go, Sun. It's 8pm, you slept almost all day." He moved a few damp strands from the other's forehead.

"Tsuki made rice porridge and chicken soup. Would Sun like some ?"

[mpsundrop]

At the very least... Tsukiko's care would help him a lot.

Once the slightly older male retrieved him and brought him home, Sun had snuggled into his sheets with his face buried into one of his arms. He could feel he was safe and comfortable, as out of it as he was. Admittedly, Tsuki's little remarks would feel like they happened in a dream but he let off a content sigh regardless.

After he woke and asked for water, Sun blinked blearily. He was partly listening as Tsuki explained how he slept all day, nodding slowly while he sipped at the water the other gave him. He hummed quietly, muffling another sudden cough and holding the water for Tsuki to take back for the moment once he'd drunk enough. "Eight?" He yawned, shaking his head slightly and wincing a little bit in regret at the mistake. Note, don't make yourself woozy again. "Mmm..." With the other's touch, he half leaned into his hand. Letting his head rest against it if Tsuki would let him and nodding slowly as he mentioned porridge and soup.

"Yeah, Sun would like that. Thank you, Tsuki." He murmured softly, still tired but determined to stay up for a bit because he needed to eat and couldn't just sleep the rest of the night away.

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