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[mp-hyunseok]

Jayden retains the smile on his face and he looks down at their hands, and for a moment his mind reels back to the moment he had been standing on the altar waiting for her, but he shakes the thought aside, as he looks back up to meet her eyes with a flirtatious smile on his lips.

It seems that she doesn't know who he is exactly, so he keeps a cool level head as he brings her hand up. He leans down and bushes his lips over he knuckles before responding to her. "Oh, I'm having plenty of fun, believe me," he chuckles before twirling her around with her hand in his, then hooks his arms around her in a one-armed hug. He's still holding her hand gently, enough that if she feels uncomfortable, she should be able to pull away from him without much effort.

The shadows on his arms seem to bristle over his arms underneath his suit jacket, but he manages to ignore the sensation of them getting colder. The blanket of comfort now turning into a tool to keep him from feeling too anxious as he held Davina against him.

"Let me get you one instead, yeah?" He smiles as he tilts his head a bit, and if she looks closely enough, tendrils of shadows seem to creep up from the collar of his shirt, as if trying to take a peek at who their wielder seems to be taking an interest in.

[mpxdavina]

Davina watched the man take her hand, pressing the most gentle kiss to her knuckles. Her gaze widened temporarily. "Oh!" She manages to barely gasp. A small tinge of pink pulled to her cheeks, and while the liquid gold had helped her confidence, she had not expected the affection, not that she minded it. Davina was still rather sheltered to these experiences, even with how much time she spent at the club.

When he twirled her, she nearly stumbled on feet. Her free hand rested lightly on his chest to maintain her balance. While she froze a moment, Davina finally registered what she said, and she could not help but to giggle. The man before her must be a charmer. She had clearly underestimated him when he first approached. However, she did not quite feel intimidated by it as she may have sober.

With the alcohol in her system and the inconsistent lighting of the club, there was little that Davina could really notice of the other, other than the closeness of their bodies. Looking up at him, she smiled. "Sir, I sure hope you aren't trying to get me more drunk. I already feel dangerous as I am now." She teases playfully. Davina did not mean anything truly lethal, other than the fact that she might have a killer headache the next day. "Something light, and you have to drink we me. Otherwise, no deal!"

[felixmp]

"Yeah sure. My place," he said with a shrug. "You've seen it tons of times on stream, so like, might as well check out the real deal, right?" It wasn't until after he said it that Felix realized what taking her back to his place might imply and he laughed at himself. "I swear, I sweeeeeeaaaarr upon my love of General Leia Organa, I just wanna make you some bomb-ass bacon pancakes. Scout's honor." To the last bit, he lifted his free hand to give the three-fingered salute, bona fide Eagle Scout that he was, to indicate he meant absolutely no 'funny business' by this invitation. But he also didn't feel completely comfortable with the idea of just dropping her off at home and leaving her there either. He could be a totally responsible chaperone, damnit!

When she went along with his idea, however, even tying in her silly online alias, he couldn't help but laugh that familiar hyena cackle. "Does that make you a cannibal?" he chortled as he helped her into the passenger seat. Another little chuckle escaped, though this time with just a touch of shyness when at the compliment to his looks. "It's the dimples," he assured her with a playful wink. Indeed, the island was full of absolutely beautiful people--'really, really ridiculously good-looking,' he had to admit--but he knew that those damned dimples gave him an adorable advantage.

But alas, the light-heartedness did not last as the looming question of just who had left brought about the answer. "Ahhhh…" he replied softly to the name as he ensured she was properly belted in. He hoped that, in time, she would come to believe herself to be the wonderful person she was, that she didn't need someone else to define her worth, but that was completely up to her and it was her own journey to experience, one that he could only provide support for.

Once he was fastened in the driver's seat, he turned the ignition, Penny's engine purring seamlessly, audio system automatically syncing to his phone where it had previously been, a lofi version of Tifa's theme from Final Fantasy 7 playing at a low volume…low enough for him to hear her comment about feeling silly. "Why?" he asked as he drove them from the parking lot, slow and careful, keeping his eyes on the road of course, but also not wanting to take turns too fast lest she feel sick.

"Nah, I don't think that's silly, but it's okay to feel crappy. I know if someone I really liked suddenly left without saying anything, I'd be pretty bummed out, too," he admitted with a slow nod. "I dunno why you think it's karma, though," the chatty demigod continued. Despite graduating with honors, he wasn't always the most clever in the room and therefore didn't make the connection between Haoyu's sudden departure and her prior stint as a runaway bride. "The way I see it? Haoyu's got some adventures to go on, probably gonna go find himself. I mean, I barely knew him, but he seemed like the kinda guy to say 'fuck karma' anyway, so I wouldn't worry about it to much. And hey, if it is karma, then maybe it did you a favor? There's definitely someone out there who better complements your whole you-ness because the one for you definitely won't just willingly up and leave an amazing person like you without saying something. I promise you that."

He gave her a quick side glance with a warm smile before returning his attention to the road, taking note of those tears in her eyes. "Maybe with him gone, you'll see someone new or maybe someone you didn't notice before because you were distracted?" He lifted one hand from the wheel to lightly pat the back of her palm as it grasped his sleeve, then returned to grasping the wheel like a responsible driver. "Any time," he said to her thanks. "That's what friends are for, right? Designated drivers and midnight munchies."

[mpxdavina]

Davina nodded her head, but she quit rather fast as it did not help her current dizziness. Smiling, she could only snicker. "No worries, bestie. Our favorite streaming Felix is a SAINT, unless they are playing games. And, we are not stuck in VR right now. Though, I'd rather that. Unless, it is Sword Art, and then, I'll stay like this because pancakes." She rambles out quickly, and likely, as she did not put too much effort into her enunciations, Felix would be blessed to understand what had came out of her mouth.

More snickers followed his little joke, and she barely managed to slop into the car, much thanks to his help. "We all have toxic traits, I guess." More giggles followed the comment, and she reached up, gently(well as gently as a drunk woman could) patted his cheeks. "Dimples help. Being a good person does even more." The compliment flows naturally. It was one of her best friends that she was talking about after all!

Sighing, she finished belting herself in as she waited for him to begin driving. It was unmistakable the soft song that played over the radio no matter her current condition. She had watched several of his streams over the last few weeks, even if it was just in the background as she did her other work. By now, Felix had been a constant source of background noise.

Leaning back in the seat, she chewed on her lower lip as she tried to listen to what he spoke. "Karma? Because I probably hurt that guys feelings when I left him at the altar. This must be fate providing him justice." Even drunk, it was not an argument that made sense. But, she didn't make sense drunk, even more when that was paired with sadness. Davina wanted to cling to her friend's argument. In many ways, Davina was a hopeless romantic, and she knew that this was not the type of love she wanted either. Feeling his hand, she released him, moving her hands back into her lap. A bit of silence following his statements.

"Yeah. I guess you are right." She finally states, soaking in all that he said. He did have quite the point. "If only I had a crush on someone else, maybe this would not have happened or feel as bad." A few loose tears did fall down her cheek, merely having finally escape those that had welled. She felt no need to cry anymore, and her hands reached up to sloppily wipe them away. Once cleared, she leaned over, rolling the window down so that she could feel the night's air. "You are the best, really. Well, I'll have to see how good the pancakes are until I can give you the best title."

[queenmothermp]

A knowing smile traced her lips as she took another sip of wine, not daring to say another word about Davina learning to further hone her craft under the tutelage of her Diyu counterpart. However, when her daughter mentioned the god cherished Xiwangmu and considered them divinely connected, a warm chuckle resonated in her chest upon a series of rich, melodious hums. Still, that secretive and serene smile remained upon her face, clearly keeping quiet upon her own opinions toward Wang Yanluo...however, the fondness reflected in her eyes may give away her own feelings on the matter.

However, a shift in topic was in order and the subject of their conversation had changed to her daughter's visits to her residence on the island. Of course, Davina was welcome to visit the estate at any time--she was the Queen Mother's daughter, after all! "Good," she declared with a satisfied nod when the young woman accepted the open invitation to visit whenever she liked.

On the other hand, when the subject of Davina's gift to her 'plus one' was discussed, the goddess very nearly choked on her drink of wine but caught it and delicately composed herself once more, recovering from her brief shock. Nevertheless, she felt she had to explain, very much aware of the fact her daughter had been raised in a place with a far different culture, but there were still some who were very familiar with and respected the custom even if they weren't from the same belief.

She listened to her daughter explain her suspicions toward Felix's reaction and reception to the gift as well as the dynamic of their relationship. "A...'just friend'...that you invited to a family dinner to sit at the family table...and then gave a...very intimate gift. Yes. You may...consider discussing that with him. Approach the subject in a delicate and strategic manner," she mused and leaned against the wall of the spring, resting the back of her head upon a rolled towel, a soft chuckle escaping her lips as she saw just how red her daughter's cheeks had become.

But learning at that point that Davina had given ANOTHER friend a ring warranted a reaction of widened eyes and a soft click of her tongue--not quite as stark and intense as her reaction to the necklace, but to learn that it was a JADE ring, that chuckle erupted into a short burst of delicate, chiming laughter that resonated pleasantly throughout the chamber. "Oh, my dear, my darling sweet. Jade rings...are symbol of everlasting love. Dare I ask...who this friend was?"

[mpxdavina]

Despite wanting to know more, Davina could sense that air of secrecy with her mother regarding the other god. While Davina definitely could be rather nosey, she knew went to stop. The interest was there though, and she could only wait to see what plans the pair made, at least those fate allowed her to catch. Regardless, she was happy her mother had someone who clearly made her life interesting. Ultimately, that was all that mattered.

Her mother seemed rather convinced that her social faux pas may have gave Felix the wrong impressions. So, she determined that she should tell him at least her intentions. Maybe, it would put his mind at ease. If he really thought she liked him, Davina was sure that it could only make things awkward for him, especially since he did not have any feelings for her. Taking a sip, she thought for a second, especially at what her mother stated.

"But, he is my family and a friend at the same time. Is that so weird? I guess if he actually believes that I gave him a gift in that fashion. But, he also knows that I have someone I like." Davina rambles on as if trying to make sure her mother realizes how unlikely it was. "But, I will figure out how to approach the subject with him. How awkward. 'Hey Felix... I just want you to know that I only gave you that gift because you are my friend, and I thought you would like it as a friend.'" She clicked her tongue, shaking her head at the cringe.

Pressing the iced tea to her cheeks that had been growing red as she spoke, she then took another sip of it. Coughing as a splash of liquid, her mother's words completely embarrassed her. She had been rather brazen with her gift for Haoyu, but she was not intentionally that brave. "Yikes. I have a crush--- but I'm not in love. I--. No need to worry who, ma, because starting today, I will forever hole myself in my room---."

[mpxmaxim]

Not unlike a trance, his gaze shifted to nothing in particular just off to the side of her and unfocused as soon as she spoke up. 

That voice. He knew her.

Distant images of a fight and the memory of blood stinging in his eyes while he dragged himself to the hospital painted themselves across his mind. Just a split second later, he was able to pinpoint how he remembered her. 

A blink ended his mind‘s short mission to recall that time and Maxim‘s focus drew back over to her. The whole ordeal lasted barely a second and if she wasn‘t paying close attention to him, she might‘ve missed his absent state. The nagging feeling of recognition finally dissipated without his expression ever allowing any emotions to play out. "Alright then. Sit.“ His tone lacked the edge that would make his offered invitation sound like a command; nestled somewhere in the vast gap between disinterested and welcoming. Similar to how one might declare the time of day or talk about the news in the papers. 

Nodding towards the chair on the other side of the desk, Maxim unlocked and placed the tablet in front of her. The display lit up to show his first suggestion. A delicate floral design that stretched out vertically across the screen. Light pink peonies contrasted the rich, green color of the leaves and stems. While he had to admit he was proud of all the choices he was about to present to her, he liked the combination of colors for this particular one the most. 

After a fleeting glance at the display, Maxim looked over to her, his expression softening ever so slightly. He wanted to see her reaction, the slightest shift in her demeanor. „I‘d like to go over some points with you.“ Despite his voice keeping the even tone from earlier, there was something gentle in his words. 

Admittedly, bringing kindness across by conversing was never his forté and luckily neither of his jobs required much talking in the first place. But if he could show his appreciation for her help - to let her know that he didn‘t forget about the extra mile she went to make him feel better - the least he could do was use a kinder tone. Then again, it might also be the most he could do. 

“First off, I‘m Maxim. We might‘ve met a while back.“ His expression didn‘t show any signs of the question blaring through his mind and making him wonder just why he just said that. Even the part about his name, he‘d like to take back. Just for good measure.

“Is this your first tattoo?“ Part of him was hoping it was. There was something exciting about working with a blank canvas; setting the standard for any subsequent designs. 

“I‘ve looked at the inspiration pictures you sent in and prepared some possible designs in my style. You can look at them, tell me which one you prefer most and whether there are parts you‘d like to change or adjust.“ Without even a glance down to the device on the table, he slid a finger across the screen to show the next idea he drew. Flowers, whose names he could only name in his native language, formed a dainty bouquet in a fineline style. The colors were darker and more saturated, ranging from reds to purples and pinks with varying shades of green making up the leaves. 

“You‘re not going to hurt my feelings if you don‘t like something. Be honest with me and yourself and tell me if you don‘t like parts of the designs. I can change it as much as I need to on this,“ he nudged the tablet closer to her, bringing attention to the device he was referring to, “but not when it‘s under your skin.“ The words came out studied and emotionless - he repeated the previous passage over and over again. In fact, he made the exact same statement every time he was working with an unfamiliar client. 

Sliding through the designs, he made sure to give her some time to take a proper look at each before he raised an eyebrow in a question that remained silent until he spoke again. “Any of them look like what you imagined?”

[mpxdavina]

Davina had been glancing around the tattoo parlor, not aware of the male's momentarily lapse of focus. She had never been in the building before, having merely made the appointment and sent the details of the tattoo she had been interested in. Now that she was here, it was a bit overwhelming, but she trusted the other. He wouldn't have a job if he couldn't do the work.

So when he invited her to sit, she did not hesitate, and she moved over to the chair, as comfortable as the nerves allowed her to be. She knew the outcome would be amazing! But the process, that was a bit nerve-wracking. However, his creations did well to pull her from that. Leaning forward, she tilted her head so that she could look over each floral design he presented her. She had to give it to him. Maxim truly had talent in this division. She could already imagine it on her body, and it would look amazing.

Starting from a look to surprise quickly to excited awe, she allowed him to speak, struggling to steal her glance from the screen. However, when she did, the bright grin pulled on her lips. "Maxim. I'm Davina" Ah! Now that was his name! Yes, she did place him right. It all finally added up to that memory of a rather rebellious man with a growing infection she healed. Craning her neck, she looked at his forehead, smiling at how untouched it seemed. Playfully, she adds. "Yes. It's nice to see you without a gash on your forehead. You look much better this way."

Watching him, she paused for a second before letting her gaze go back to the tablet. "Yea.. It is my first." She responded. Davina had been impressed with the first design, but each one of his clearly showcased both skill and creativity. However, she did too see herself more interested in the first design that had shown up, pleased with the delicate pink, peonies. Finally, she reached, gently flicking back to the first drawing. "I know. I like this one. Will it be long enough to go along my back? If so, I am happy with it."

Pausing for a moment, she then nodded her head. "How bad will it hurt?" Davina asked. She had heard about the different experiences and that different parts hurt worse. So, she could only hope for the best.

[mpinsoo]

This was something that In-Soo could easily relate to. He had had a loving family, a mother and grandparents, but he had found a new one in Mount Phoenix. Adorable people that he loved and wanted to protect. He had built a new life, one that he could enjoy peacefully. And now his father was there too so he truly couldn't complain. 

"Isn't it ?" There was a light paink dust on In-Soo's cheeks as Davina joined him again, placing a delicious looking brown sugar milk tea in front of him. It smelled divine and he took a careful sip. Heaven ! "Oh, it's scrumptious !" he exclaimed, grinning at his cousin. Once she was settled, he pushed the food towards her, inviting her to start eating.

"Thank you. We're both really happy." He took a bite of kimchi fried rice and nodded. "Exactly ! I'm glad that you got to know that and that it went well for you too, you mother is lovely." He smiled, silence falling onto them as they enjoyed their lunch for a few moments. "You know what is the most amazing thing that I learnt ? My parents were married !"

[mpxdavina]

Davina turned in her chair to look on to Insoo. Her gaze moved from the drink to his reaction of him trying it. The other's reaction was exactly what she had been looking for. If he was pleased at the taste, she did not even see a need of getting her friends to try the other impending flavors. The staff had approved, but she had merely thought they were being sweet to her. Now, she would just trust them!

"Oh? Really!" She exclaimed, checking again to his features. "I'm glad that you like it. I will release it soon then! It'll be a spring highlight!" She nods her head, and Davina gratefully takes the food he pushed toward her. She hadn't realized how hungry she was until the food was before her. "Thanks!"

Poking at the rice, she listened to Insoo explain. She agreed immediately(and obviously) about how lovely her mother was. Davina did have quite a big of pride with her family. "Wow! That's awesome! It's not often that you hear of a demigod's parents actually being married." She speaks before finally taking a bite of the food. "That sounds so sweet."

[maibeemp]

Mai's smile widened as she listened to Davina's excited ramble about Mallow's personality. She chuckled at the mention of chaos energy. "Chaos energy can be a handful, but it definitely makes things more exciting!" she agreed wholeheartedly.

She listened to Davina's thoughts about Lily, nodding. "Animals do have a way of sensing things. Lily is a smart cat, and I'm glad she's getting along with Cactus, and I'm sure she will bloomin' love Mallow. I mean, look at him! It's always wonderful when pets can coexist peacefully."

As Mallow licked her hand, Mai giggled, looking at the little pup affectionately. "Oh, you're just saying that! You're too kind, Davi~."

[mpxdavina]

Davina nodded her head. She had a positive outlook for her little pup, but she would only have to wait to see what form their personality would take. Luckily, her friend would be there to experience it as well. "True that. Taking care of animals is never a simple feat! I am sure even if they are a chaotic furball that I will always be happy!"

Mai's little family she had created was absolutely beautiful. Between her, Lily, and Cactus, the trio were adorable, and Davina loved them more than anything. "Yes. It just takes a bit of encouraging sometimes, but I think they will have fun together. Though, I hear animals sometimes model their owners behaviors. So, if we keep being besties, they have to model that!"

Getting comfortable, the demigoddess watched the two affectionately. "I am not! I am kind, but I am not a liar!"

[lianmp-deactivated20240928]

He wasn't oblivious to the looks and comments, but he couldn't say that he was also impervious to them; he wasn't unfamiliar with being looked down upon by those of a higher class, but he also didn't seem to mind too much. He had met a couple of friendly people on the island--at least those he could understand--while most everyone else either ignored him or, well, he assumed they said not nice things to him; he may not have understood their words, but he understood the looks of disgust and the tone they used. It was fine, though. He was fine.

Until he wasn't. Moments like this? When he was lost? He could really use a friendly face or a kind stranger to help him. And then, by some miracle, she appeared--that kind stranger with a friendly face who moved closer and looked at his map. He froze, turning his head a bit to stare at her. And stare. And stare.

Even when she spoke to him, he remained frozen; he may not have understood what she was saying, but she seemed nice at least. He finally peeled his eyes away to looked at where she had pointed on the map. "...ah...uhm..." he started quietly, not really grasping what she meant. "I...don't..." he murmured slowly in Mandarin, glancing between the street name where she had pointed and then to the sign, back to the page, and...then to the businesses nearby, back to the map...oh! Oh! That was where he was! Relief washed over his expression as the tension visibly melted from his shoulders. "...thank you..." he managed to whisper with genuine appreciation as he looked back to her, even if she may not understand him, hopefully she would be able to see the gratitude in his face.

[mpxdavina]

The pieces started to fall a bit quicker for the demigoddess. She had realized he was lost, but she had not quite made the connection that it was due to some language barrier. So, she watched him look over her indication on the map, examining as she tried to figure out how to next proceed. When he spoke in Mandarin, she did realize that he likely struggled with Korean. Maybe, he knew some? But not enough to traverse the large city. However, he was in luck. Davina could help bridge that gap for him.

Switching the Mandarin, the demigoddess offered him a warm smile before speaking. "No need for thanks. I know how it feels to be lost on the island." While she had been directionally challenged in the beginning of her stay, the demigoddess now believed she knew nearly every area, except the red light district. Davina definitely could be of help.

Looking back at his map, she wondered why he relied on this paper map, instead of some app. Did he have a phone? "My name is Davina." She chose to move from her thoughts back to the island's newest citizen, introducing herself to help dissuade any possible nerves that he might have. Davina could be friends with anyone who was willing, and maybe, she would find one in him. Regardless, she knew that it could be intimidating being around strangers, especially with the looks he got earlier. "I have plenty of free time today. Could I help you in anyway? It would be no trouble, really."

[felixmp]

"Swirly straws. Hella rad." He chuckled at her comments. So it sounded like greasy bacon pancakes and chocolate milk would be on the menu. "My place, then. I got the good bacon, too. Hickory-smoked shit. And hey! You finally get to see my kitchen in person. And partake in a dish made personally by Chef Felix~" he teased with a playful wink as he guided her to the door. Truthfully, he had no issues with heavily supporting her throughout their journey from point A to point B.

Oddly enough, he was somewhat reminded of his college days--though truthfully, those days weren't too long ago, just a few years, but he did have vivid memories of helping many-a-drunken-party-goer to their waiting chariots (Ubers/Lyfts/taxis, designated drivers, bus stops, etc.) back then and, yes, even accompanying them on their ride...usually to a late night diner to load up on greasy and carby foods.

Using his key fob, he pressed the button which unlocked Penny with a tell-tale beep-beep as he helped her to the door. "Heeeeeyyyyy...I calls 'em like a sees 'em," he assured her; it wasn't just a compliment to make her feel better, but he had honestly meant it. Though as she protest and told him there was no point in doing so, he frowned a bit. Wait. No point in looking pretty? Because...he left the island? "Wait, who?" Did she mean Haoyu?

"Heeeeeyyyyy nooooowwww...there's no need for that," he said as they approached the car. "I get that it feels kinda crappy, but you were pretty before you met him and you're for damn sure gonna be just as if not MORE gorgeous without him. So for right now, the only person you gotta be pretty for is yourself, okay?" he said, giving her a light side squeeze before he opened the car door for her. "In we go..."

[mpxdavina]

Felix had a knack for bringing sunshine. No matter her mood, it always seemed to improve around him, though this was not something he had ever had to experience from the typically cheerful demigoddess. "Your place?" She asked, and a smile pulled on her lips, fleeting but genuine. She had never had a chance to stop by his, and if so, it was merely to drop off something to him. To finally see his set up, she could not wait. "I shall eat all the bacons. Not Ms. Piggy for nothing."

Without him, there would have been no way she would have made it safely home. Everything was a bit too dizzy to walk in a straight line at the moment, and his grip on her was the only thing truly keeping her stable. But, she was trying her best to manage in the situation. She was at least aware of her drunkenness. That was not a normal feat for her. While a sober Davina would have still just thought it was her friend being kind, she was far too drunk to ponder too long on it. "You are handsome too, Mr. superstar." She responds genuinely. The two were blessed that their godly blood had granted them some superior appearances, and she had no problem letting her friend know that too.

When he asked her who, she mumbled out a bitter 'Haoyu'. The demigoddess hoped that the demigod was doing well wherever he went, but having developed quite the crush, nothing was more depressing than realizing the apartment next to hers was now bare. Frowning at his words, she knew that Felix was right, even if it was hard to follow that line of reasoning right now. Davina got into the car with his help, stumbling to buckle herself up as Felix went to the other side of the car to get in.

Once Felix seemed settled in his position, the demigoddess turned slightly to face him. "I feel silly. You know?" She rambled off in a slurry of words. "He not even my boyfriend. Why do I feel so crappy? Maybe, this is karma?" She wondered in her drunken stumble. Was this what she got for leaving that man at the alter? A series of bad luck? "I'm being a baby. I'm sorry." She complained in a pout, batting her eyes as she tried to stop herself from tearing up. Felix beside her was comforting, but she still did feel quite down about this still. Slipping a hand toward him, she loosely grabbed onto his sleeve. "Thanks for getting me."

[felixmp]

At least he got a smile out of her, but ohhhhh boy, she looked quite a bit sloshed; he could see now why her text message had been riddled with typos. She hadn't been kidding when she mentioned she was drunk; but of course, Felix was a great friend, loyal to the absolute core, and if she needed him, then he would not hesitate to come to her aid.

"Whoa--" he started when he watched her stumble off the chair, but was silenced when her arms caught him around the waist and she set to just hold him like that with her forehead on his shoulder, leaving him with his arms hovering in air for a moment as she sighed. Okay. All right. He didn't mind hugs at all, obviously, and considered himself a VERY good hugger--but there was just something about being hugged by a drunk woman who he still wasn't quite sure how she felt about him that made those little swirly doubts stir in the back of his head; he pushed them aside, though, because she had admitted to being sad. Oh no. Why was she sad?

Maybe not the best place to inquire, though; in fact, a pretty lady in this rough-and-tumble rock bar was bound to get a lot of attention, especially with how drunk she was; good thing she had Felix there! Dr. Feelgood's was a place he had frequented quite a bit since arriving on the island--not really the clubbing type, he was very much a Detroit kid so a bar like this one was far more his style (and he'd already developed somewhat of a reputation for hustlin' pool).

He returned her embrace, folding his arms around her and rubbing her back. "Oh no...not the drunger!" he chimed, his knack for combining words carrying over in that moment as he blended both 'drunk' and 'hunger' together. "Lucky for us, I know a great cure for that. And might help the sads, too. How about some bacon pancakes? With chocolate milk? I'll even break out the swirly straws so you can blow bubbles in it," he said with a smile, giving the bartender a wink as he sneaked the man a couple bills in an appreciative tip for keeping an eye on her until he arrived. 'Thanks. I got this' he mouthed to the bartender with a thumbs up, carefully guiding her away from the counter while keeping an arm around her shoulders and making sure she had her personal items; hell, he'd even hold on to those for her, tucking them in the front pouch of his hoodie if she wanted. "Not for nothin', but you look really pretty tonight. Not that you don't always look pretty, but yeah," he complimented as he helped her to the parking lot.

[mpxdavina]

Davina lingered in his embrace. She had not seen her friend in some time, so she was rather pleased to be reunited with him. However, more than simple greetings, she did quite need him. She could feel her balance was off, and the room seemed to spin as long as she kept her eyes open. Until he dared to move her, they stayed closed as she clung to his form. So, his tips to the bartender went unnoticed, not that she would ever dare complain about an action such as that.

Amused, she definitely was drunger, though she had never heard the concoction of words before. It was one of the parts of this experienced she did hope that she remembered, but she did not think she was at that level of forgetting tonight. Though she thought that every time something like this happened. "Pancakes sound yummy. Bacon greasy. Chocolate milk, sweet. Bubbles fun." She responds, mutters of words disappearing as the loud music tuned out her struggled speech. She just knew that she was ready to go home and be more comfortable. Davina felt comfortable around Felix, and she did not mind more time with him.

Passing her personal items, her phone, keys, and wallet, to Felix, she accepted his support as they made their way out to the parking lot and to Penny. Without it, she would have failed this walk. As they existed the bar, his compliment drew a surprised look from her, now away from all the music. She could hear him better, and he would be able to manage her speech better too. "You are a good friend for trying to make me feel better." Davina leaned into his hold, getting a step closer to him. In a somewhat confusing complaint, the demigoddess let out another sigh. "No point in looking pretty. He left the island."

[yessunsunist]

[240225] SBS INKIGAYO PD NOTE

[felixmp]

His live streams had gone a bit longer than usual--after all, Final Fantasy VII: Rebirth had only been out a week and he had been practically playing it every single day, streaming every second of it so his followers could join along for the ride and experience the joy of this masterpiece with him.

Felix had been in the process of just musing with chat about which side quest to do next when his text alert went off with Navi's iconic "HEY! LISTEN!"

"One second, chat," he said with a chuckle, knowing that the customized alert was for the indominable Miss Piggy. Reading the message silently to himself, Felix nodded and typed a quick message back. Wrapping up. Be there in 10. Tucking the phone into the back pocket of his faded jeans, he returned his attention to the stream and called it for the night--it was a good place to stop anyway; he'd already streamed way past his usual time so they would pick this up again tomorrow! After a quick raid-out to another streamer's broadcast, he quickly signed out and stepped into his usual red Chuck Taylor hightops and pulled on his black Star Wars X-wing hoodie over his simple white tee with the iconic FF7 meteor image screened across the chest. One quick drive with Penny later, and he was sneaking through the doors of Dr. Feelgood's on the lookout for the familiar face.

And when he found her, he suppressed a look of sympathy toward her obviously inebriated state and instead gave her a look of concern and empathy. "Heeeeeeeyyyyy..." he started gently, resting a hand on her shoulder. "You okay there, friendo?" Heck, she hadn't even been this plastered at the New Year feast and honestly, he was a little more than worried about her even staying here by herself, let alone making the trek home on her own.

[mpxdavina]

Davina did not think to ask anyone else for help. Whether this was a sign of trust that Felix would come to her aid or because she was too drunk to think of anyone else, her time waiting for him was spent in a struggled attempt to pay for her drinks while she waiting patiently for help. After finally finding the right card to the right bartender and paying the right amount(an ordeal in itself), the demigoddess had just signed the slip and passed a tip to them minutes before her friend came to her side.

Pulled to attention, Davina shifted her gaze over to Felix. A smile pulled on her lips at the sight of him. Even though she had not been in her best headspace, her chaotic friend always seemed to brighten her mood just by being there. Unable to notice the concern in his gaze, she did not respond immediately. Instead, Davina stumbled off of the chair so that she could give her friend a hug. Arms fumbled to land snugly around his waist as she rested her forehead against his shoulder. The demigoddess sighed loud enough to be heard over the music.

Those moments of fleeting joy died down rather fast. Never one to hide anything from Felix, or at least not on purpose, the demigoddess finally answered his question. "I'm sad." The demigoddess barely coherently slurred. "And drunk. Hungry too... Mostly drunk..."

[mpxdavina]

One Too Many

@felixmp

Davina had been rather disappointed when she realized a certain someone had left. While nothing other than some flirting had ever happened, Davina was one to fall in crush very fast with the right person, and after weeks of devoting much daydreaming to them, their disappearance left her with the need to keep the sad thoughts off her mind. So, the demigoddess had taken to the club, dressed up and dolled up in hopes that maybe someone would take it off her mind.

Alcohol seemed to be the only thing to entertain her. While she had been good lately with her alcohol consumption, the demigoddess allowed herself to wallow in self-pity, aided with the several glasses of sweet and fruity that the bartender had made her. However, once she went felt the effects of her drinks, she knew that she was not in the place to go home safely.

Pulling out her phone, Felix was the first person she thought of, and she struggled to send him a message. Barely hitting send, she could only hope that it would make sense to him. "Drnk. Dr. Flgood. Come?"

[hyukura]

CHAEWON ‘SMART’ MV

[lianmp-deactivated20240928]

The Cricket in Times Square

Closed starter for the kind princess @mpxdavina

Usually, his sense of direction was good--and while he had thought he had a general idea of how to get back to his apartment after work, he had been more interested in exploring the island than remaining indoors. However, he had stayed a bit late on the farm and by the time he left, it was already dark and the overcast skies hid the stars and moon from view, making it difficult for him to ascertain exactly where he was.

Which meant, unfortunately, that Lian was now lost. Lost in a district where people looked very fancy and the traffic sounded far louder than it should have. Given the very posh surroundings, the country bumpkin looked VERY out of place with his oversized and dirty clothes, bare toes curling nervously on the sidewalk which garnered a few disapproving glances from passers-by. He finally gave in, pulling a crumpled map from his back pocket--one that had been folded and handled quite a bit, clearly seeing a lot of wear, but he stopped in front of a street sign and looked at the map, the sign, the map. He couldn't read Korean--on the sign or the map--so he was doing his best with the landmarks, just trying to find some characters that matched...but the loud traffic was distracting and poor Lian was inwardly starting to panic.

[mpxdavina]

Davina had been on the search for a few gifts to give her precious staff who had wholeheartedly took to handling the new wave of customers that now flooded her little stall. Their clientele typically were an easy bunch, but it did not necessarily mean the work was easy. So, she had taken to the posh district to see what would be both usable and lovable for her staff. Even if this was in some way work, Davina loved a good shopping trip.

Walking down the sidewalk, the demigoddess had been eyeing her surroundings, following several feet behind a man who she at first did not pay much mind. Though, Davina did notice the reactions of several rather rude individuals, and she bit back an annoyance at the looks those individuals were giving, though a few glares were shot in their directions. People on the island were really miserable at times. Trying not to let it ruin her mood, she was about to find a shop when she noticed him stop. Lost? He definitely seemed to be in a dilemma, and based of everyone else's harsh judgments, she doubted anyone would come to his aid.

Cutting through the crowd, Davina moved before the man. Her eyes looked down to his map. Not speaking for a moment, she finally located their location, and she poked the paper, holding her finger in place. Finally, she spoke in Korean, looking up at him with a smile. "We are here. Do you need help?"

[pionas]

CHAEWON SMART (240301)

[mp-hyunseok]

[H & Davina] The Girl in the Picture

With @mpxdavina

After signing the paperwork for the transfer of ownership, Jayden figured that it wouldn’t hurt to celebrate for one night before he continues to worry about why he even moved to the island in the first place.

He heads over to his newly acquired business venture, Visión / Ilusión. He hadn’t really thought about what he wanted to do when he moved here, but why not go back into something he had already know what to do, owning and running a business. Sure it’s not the same as what he had been doing exactly, being an heir to a technology empire and all, but it’s close enough for him.

Jayden's shadows rest on his skin, wrapping him in a slight cold. He’s still not quite used to it yet, but the feeling of them is slowly becoming a blanket of comfort for him. At least here, he doesn’t have to hide them anymore.

His eyes scan over the club, the music blaring through the speakers as he takes a sip of the old-fashioned in his hand as his body reacts to the music. He smiles at the crowd, satisfied that the business seems to be booming.

The smile on his lips fall as he eyes one of the girls on the dance floor. He furrows his eyesbrows before he downs his drink in one go, ignoring the burn in his throat as he passes the glass back to the bartender.

This is going to be quite a night, he thought, as he wades his way through the crowd until he reaches the girl he remembers from the picture his parents had given him all those years ago. His supposed bride-to-be back then is now dancing in front of him, in his newly acquired night club in an island he didn’t even know existed until recently, and now he’s unsure why he decided to run over here without a plan.

“Hello,” he smiles at her as he comes to meet her eyes with a smile. He wonders if she’ll recognize him as he asks, “Having fun, love?”

[mpxdavina]

After the new year, Davina had the funds to hire more and more staff. Business had been booming since many residents finally realized the stall existed, and so, Davina finally was able to step away more from the business, merely to handle what a boss should. It was a great achievement in her book, and though she typically went to Vision anyway, she definitely felt tonight was the best night to celebrate her own achievement.

After finishing drinking and chatting with her new bartender friend, Davina finally felt that buzz from her alcohol. Drunk? No. Ready to dance? Absolutely. So, she had taken to the dancefloor with no thoughts or concerns. Davina quite enjoyed dancing, even if she was not the best or perfect at it. That unhinged freedom to move her body as she wished, it was hard to ignore.

And, she enjoyed the dancefloor for some time. Lost to the music, she would turn around to a man facing her. A smile on his face, Davina locked eyes with him immediately. Who was he? She had no idea. He seemed to know her as she saw some look of recognition in his features. But, she simply thought he had been a customer, not the man her father nearly forced her to marry.

In a great mood, the demigoddess smiled at him, halting her dancing to focus on him. "Of course! How could I not?" She giggles as she playfully took his hand. "You don't seem to be having fun though. Should I buy you a drink?" Flirtatious as it may have sounded, the demigoddess found a new chance to make a friend.

[maibeemp]

"Oh, Mallow is such a cute name! And he really is like a fluffy little marshmallow," Mai remarked, crouching down to meet the puppy. She extended her hand gently, allowing Mallow to sniff and become familiar with her scent. The pup, still in the exploratory phase, wiggled its tail in excitement.

"It's wonderful that Pudding has taken a liking to him too. Looks like you've got a harmonious animal kingdom going on here," Mai said with a chuckle, enjoying the playful energy radiating from the little canine.

"Kind of like my Cactus and Lily! Though I didn't really expect them to get along as well as they do," Mai pondered, "I thought Lily would've been scared of the spikes, you know?"

The demigoddess giggled as the little pom started licking her hand. "Mallow seems to like me, too!"

[mpxdavina]

Davina watched Mai with a wide grin. She was happy that the other seemed to love her pet just as she did. However, Mai was a walking ray of sunshine. It was one of the many reasons the two got along with each other so well. So, she would have been surprised if she had reacted any other type of way.

"Thank you! I am hoping he is sweet too! He has a lot of energy, and his personality is starting to show. But, I can't quite tell how Mallow will be once he gets a bit bigger. I have a feeling he has some chaos energy, but that makes everything more fun!" She gushes in an excited ramble to her friend. Davina loved animals. Pudding and Mallow were to be spoiled!

Thinking for a second, she finally spoke. "Lily probably has a good head on her shoulders. Though, animals have that kind of sense. I think she is smart to know not to poke the bad sides, but the good sides are great!" She reasoned. It made some sense, or at least, it did to her.

When Mallow happily licked the demigoddess's hand, Davina snorted. "Mai, I don't think he could have disliked you! You are so likeable!"