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@prxmrosx
HYUNA (ALIEN STAGE)
27 years old, making her the 2nd oldest next to Luka, being in his 30s.
Big sister energy. Once a big sister, always a big sister.
Trauma? Huh? What's that? I HAVE NOOOOOOOOOOOO idea what you're talking about!
Loves to drink and smoke and have a blast. These are all just unhealthy coping mechanisms btw to avoid her problems.
Is part of the rebellion!
Check out her SICK leg!
For now, the name of Hyuna's home is HYUNA'S Home. Lol. This is the exterior pulled from Pinterest. Supposed to be a home from Sims 4. MINUS the car. She doesn't have a car, and I think I'd get her a motorcycle, if anything.
Here's the floor plan taken also from Pinterest. I was gonna try and make my own, but effort.
All four bedrooms are on the second floor. There's another porch on the second floor as well. It's got a little garden there.
[TXT]: do you want us to bring anything else?
Till opens up a separate chat with Ivan, Mizi, and Sua.
@clematised🌸 @foreverembrace🌹@lostclematis 🪻
[TXT]: hey when someone here invites you over to their new house you're supposed to bring them a gift [TXT]: what kind of gift should we get hyuna?
{TXT}: nah! jus booze and snacks should be nough!
{TXT}: DONT WAIST YOUR MONEY ON ANYTHIN ELSE
@clematised @inablinkgone @foreverembrace @lostclematis
{TXT}: I just moved!
{TXT}: PULL UP! Let's get together!
[text] where r u? [text] i can bring snacks [text] ill buy a cake [text] are we drinking?
{TXT}: im in Glass! Heres the address (PINNED LOCATION)
{TXT}: wouldnt be a party without drinks! bring em all!
@clematised @inablinkgone @foreverembrace @lostclematis
{TXT}: I just moved!
{TXT}: PULL UP! Let's get together!
"I knoooow" - Lyney says, practically melting again, his voice taking on that soft, whiny quality as he talks about the cat. He pulls a long pink ribbon from his pocket and offers it to Rosseland to play with as he continues.
"Not at all. You know, when my sister and I were living on the streets, he was always our faithful companion. He just tagged along and never left. People say that we adopted him and saved him from the streets, but..." His smile turns a little softer. "Maybe it was the other way around."
So a stray cat just walked right up to him and his sister, and from then on...?
It's hard to wrap her head around it, but the feline looks happy. This guy looks happy, too. The way his voice rises in that cutesy way when he talks to his cat, and the way the cat plays with the little toy presented.
"Hm." She watches them, then looks at Lyney.
She thinks....
Hyun-woo probably would like to pet the cat. Probably would get along with this guy, too.
"Maybe you guys saved each other. Just seeing the two of you now....I wonder if that's what your friend thinks."
And she smiles,
"I thought he was a pet, but he looks more like family."
Empty and alone.
...........
............
PARTY TIME.
archimedes - too pool for school
❝ I don't know about this, Hyuna... ! ❞ when did she ever really know about some things? especially now, of all times, dressed in a swimsuit that was showing off a little more of her body than she was hoping for. not that it was much of a problem, but more so the way these burn scars decorate her skin, a reminder of their time back home and, ultimately hyuna's.... her mind shakes off that thought, focusing more now that it was the first time she had really shown much of herself this way since getting them beyond very select people. not like she could go into the pool fully clothed, from what she had learned about this place...
so when hyuna brings her a little closer, she can't help but give a wary look. ❝ Doesn't it look weird? And I know I know how to swim, but! ❞
@prxmrosx
As long as the Elephant in the room isn't addressed, everything is good. Yeah, that's right. Everything is okay.
So, it's easy for Hyuna to grin, bright as the sun. Her usual confidence exudes without fail.
"pfft! Does what look weird? Your swimsuit? It's cute!" And to drive that home, she's like a doting big sister, giving Mizi a quick kiss on the cheek. "Look," She then says, "Once we get in the water, it won't matter at all! The goal is to have fun!" It was what they deserved after the shit they've been through.
WELCOME TO SCENIC ISOLA RADIALE
Welcome...to Scenic...Isola Radiale?
The panic at the pit of her stomach remains there. The confusion on her face is what prompts one of the residents here to explain everything. They're careful, slow, and cautious. They introduce themselves first, then say something about Lionheart, which she has NO idea about whatsoever.
Disoriented, Hyuna finds herself stepping back, but doesn't run.
She thinks she's said thank you, but doesn't know. Everything is sound off; she can't hear anything. Just sees this person's mouth move.
Eventually, this person--this Lionheart person--takes her to her residence. Apparently, there are these vehicles that take you to the place of accommodation, but if you wanted to opt out of being driven by them, a Lionheart agent? Would help you out instead. Some of them, apparently, according to this person, are just like her. They, too, arrive at first confused. They aren't native to this place.
That is what she learned.
And it takes a while for Hyuna to adapt to this new and strange place.
She was supposed to be dead. She was dead. There was no way around that fact.
----
She isn't alone here. By not alone, she means there are others from her world. Mizi, Till, Ivan....and shortly not long after, even Sua. They are all here. She knows it isn't her fault, but for some reason she feels she needs to take responsibility. In the end, if she were fast enough---STRONG enough, she could have saved these kids from their fate. Especially Till and especially Ivan. Sua, too. Mizi wouldn't be grief-stricken, worried, and so...so...so unbearably sad.
Damn.
Damn, indeed.
But maybe here? Here, just maybe they can start over and learn to be happy? Just maybe.
It's party time.
Party time.
Party time....Party all night long.
Some habits just doesn't go away. It's so much more fun when you're out with other people, mingling, having a blast, and drinking away!
Truth be told? It's painful when she's alone in her own thought. She's always reminded...always reminded without fail of the past. Of everything that's transpired back in the Anakt Garden. Everything that's happened since and after.
Luka...
Hyun-woo....
-----
The sun is bright. The sandy beach is hot. Back home, there isn't anything like it. The wide open sea, the sand against her feet. She's alone in her thoughts, but she's out in public. She lays, enjoying the sun, or at least trying to. If there's one good thing she's good at (she's good at MANY things), it's pretending that everything is okay.
She huffs out how confusing this place is.
The day? Well, it ends with her laughing her ass off because someone had gotten his ice cream sandwich stolen by a seagull. She's made a friend. He reminds her Hyun-woo. Just like Till. It hurts, but she laughs, and at least for that moment--for that day, the pain doesn't hit until the night.
Party time. Party all night long. Party all night until the next day.
Who's going to know? WHO'S GOING TO STOP SOMEONE WHO'S HAVING SO MUCH FUN?
----
Luka is here.
Luka is here.......
Luka...
Luka
He remembers everything. Remembers her final words. It was easier to say those things. Those last words were her final words, because at least she wouldn't have to face him. Another thing she's good at? Running away from her problem. Running away from her one and only weakness. Disgusting, filthy, VILE.
Hey? Don't you hate him? How can you still...
Filthy. Vile. Disgusting.
You even say Let's try again. Why would you? Why would you try again with someone like that? You're pathetic. Pathetic and disgusting.
......
But wasn't the right step in learning to love and live to help? To hold out your hand and go through the journey together?
Fuck...Fuck...What have I gotten myself into?
It was much easier when those final words on stage were just that. She meant every word of it, but it was so much easier to let him hear those words. For him to feel WHAT she's felt the whole time without Hyun-Woo. Her baby brother.
Ah, now she's here and Luka's here.
I'm not going anywhere...
---
Bottles upon bottles are all scattered in her bedrooom floor. They used to be everywhere, but...well, she doesn't live alone. Her room is a complete mess. Beer bottles, glass bottles, shot glasses, cigarettes, ashes...As long as she keeps her door closed, she shouldn't have to worry about anyone else that moves in this place.
She feels she's spiraling out of control. She feels she may be losing her sense of self, but----
Hey. That may be the case, but another thing you're good at is TRUCKING ON.
You keep moving.
Being on stage with Till, singing your heart out and being his hope when he falls to the ground is proof of that. You'll do whatever you can to make sure that you stand by them or in front of them to protect them.
THAT'S your job.
Even if things are difficult. Even if you party, party all night, and drown yourself in sorrow.....
you just have to get through these obstacles with everyone. with Luka
I missed hyuna, and I just wanted to draw her in pretty outfit💔
this was the original, but I liked the previous one more><
Luka lets out a huff of air in clear delight, not even trying to wipe the soft but cheesy and fond smile off his face as Hyuna loosely takes his hand and he starts walking ahead. He's searching for a nice spot for them with a good view- it's terribly crowded and many had arrived before them, so finding a good spot might prove difficult— Luka is nearly knocked off balance while he had his attention scanning around for a place for them to settle, and he tries to catch himself on Hyuna... Not the best option when she, too, is struggling to keep steady. What had knocked into him was a younger boy- brown and short hair, dark and thick eyebrows with eyelashes to match. He was wide eyed and full of energy. He hadn't been watching where he was running, and he ran right into Luka and Hyuna. His embarrassed smile was devastatingly familiar, and he called out a quick 'sorry!' before he ran off to catch up with whoever he was with.
Even Luka was caught off guard for a moment- he blinked a few times, not bothering to follow the child with his gaze as he ran off. He shook his head a few times, as if shaking thoughts out of his mind, and he briefly slipped his fingers away from Hyuna to reverse their positions- he was now squeezing onto her fingers.
He continues on after regaining his balance, no longer leaning on Hyuna but practically trying to pull her along now. He gazes back at her: "This way, Hyuna." He says it simply, casually, as if they both hadn't just been reminded of the same person.
She follows behind him, but with her holding onto his fingers, she isn't too far. The walk is slow, and it only becomes even more unsteady when Luka stumbles, causing Hyuna to stumble as well. She grunts, and when she regains her footing and looks to see what happened, she sees the boy.
"Hyun---" but the boy quickly gives his apology and is rushing on ahead with that big smile on his face.
"Woo....."
Unlike Luka, her gaze follows the boy. If it weren't for Luka, she would have followed. Luka's voice and his tugging her along force her to follow him.
"Hey...." Her voice is too quiet. There's a chance Luka didn't hear her, but she doesn't call again. Just follows behind Luka, fingers still wrapped around his.
Lyney didn't pressure her to interact, though he did seem to encourage it in his own subtle way, letting his actions speak for themselves about just how gentle and easygoing the cat was.
Looking up at her with a curious expression, his smile widened at her reaction, and his voice slipped into a softer, higher pitch. "I know, right?" - he cooed. "This is Mr. Rosseland" - he introduced proudly, gently stroking the feline's head. "He's been with me for as long as I can remember."
"Cute name for a cute cat," she says with a nod. Despite it all, and despite Lyney's subtle hint of trying to get her to pet the cat, Hyuna doesn't come any closer.
She'll just admire the creature from a safe distance.
"For as long as you can remember, huh? So was he a gift to you or?'
Hyuna had been... unwell, lately. Luka could tell. Avoiding him, locking herself in her house, or being out for days and nights at a time— he can't really tell when she's out and when she's just pretending to not be home. It's not the first time he's stopped by, but the first time he had a plan, and luckily, she answered. Inside of her house is a mess... He'll have to clean that up for her later. It's his turn to take care of Hyuna, now. He had an annoyingly bright smile on his face the entire time; at her door, in her house, the whole 30 minute ride in which he didn't bother speaking, but occasionally leaned a bit closer to Hyuna.
—
Once they arrived, Luka also noted the crowd... Not favorable, for him... There's no faces he recognizes nor does he care to try. But there's a reason he chose this place, she'll see. For now... "Hyuna."
He calls her attention, softly, the only time his voice is so full of affection is when it's directed at her. He's holding his hand out, and he gestures at it with his gaze. "Hands. So we won't get separated." He requests this as if they're small kids who can't find each other in a crowd. Who knows if she'll grant him this. She may also notice that his fingers have already taken on that cold, purple hue... Just how stressed out is he right now?
His soft voice among the murmurs and laughter of others still reaches her ears, and Hyuna turns her head to face him, and then she looks at his hand. His fingers are a purple hue. She has to hold in a breath and silently exhale the stress building up.
"Right." So they didn't get separated. It'll help with her mildly unbalanced struggle. She takes his hand--more like two of Luka's fingers.
"Lead the way."
@sacristia - Sky full of stars
She can't say she regrets telling Luka where she lived....out loud. She can think it though, when she opens the door to her residency to see the blond man standing right there. She's most certainly not dressed to go out, but he talks about some sort of festival. She's aware of it. Took a look around at the Golden Ward (her home's section). It's nighttime now, and while she did hear about some lights about to happen in the skies, she figured she'd sit this one out.
"Alright," she says quietly.
Alright...
with that, steps inside her home, motioning for Luka to come in. "Lemme jus', uh, clean up real quick, yeah?"
There are three empty cans of beer and one nearly finished one. The TV is running. She was watching a movie about aliens.
After a bit, she's stepping out with fresh clothes to wear. A crop top and some shorts for this miserable heat.
"'Kay, m'ready. Where is this place at?"
---
Archimedes Ward was a travel away. Each ward was about a 30-minute ride by train, so it didn't take long to get there, but man, did it feel long.
And when they finally arrived at the Water of Styx, she realized how many people were here. They all have their own section where they sit and enjoy each other's company.
"S'pretty crowded," She grumbles. Still, she can't deny that it's nice to see them laughing and smiling, talking among themselves.
....
Why did Luka bring her here?
"We're..."
Hyuna looks into Luka's gaze. His question should be easy enough to answer. They grew up together and spent a lot of time together. They knew just about everything they needed to know about each other. It had been the three of them.
His question should be so easy to answer, and yet, she falters. The path these two were on, she didn't want him to stray away, but she also did not want to break in the process.
So, she doesn't answer him. Maybe one day it'll be easy to answer his question. For now, she focuses on what he says next and nods.
"Yeah. You are." It was evident in the little actions that she takes notice of. "And you'll learn to be patient, too."
It wasn't his strong suit, but he can do it, she's sure. Hyuna sighs softly, and she pats the back of Luka's hand. "But if we're in it together, I think we can learn more about each other. Something new. Something we didn't get to learn."
She patted his hand. It was the first solid contact she'd initiated with him this entire time. She'd just brushed his fingertips before... His breathing picks up a bit, and he stares down at where their hands were just briefly connected. Just by a small pat, pat.
Was this his reward for listening? For hearing her words and responding thoughtfully? For not just trying to climb on top of her and cling like a koala? He blinks a few times, turning his attention back to her as he tunes back into her words. His expression softens a bit; he has a fond look on his face now.
"I'm very patient, Hyuna." I waited all this time for you— the unspoken words behind that sentence. He inches closer to her, juuuust a bit. Silence fills the air between the two of them for a few peaceful moments before he decides to speak up again.
"...Hyuna, will you tell me? Tell me about... your time outside." Outside of the garden. Outside of the stage. Luka still doesn't understand much of this whole being free thing, but he's particularly curious about Hyuna's time away from him.
It's a small curiosity. A tiny spark... He has a long way to go, but... Everything begins from there, was it?
Why had she suddenly turned so cold? Lyney couldn't make sense of it. The only explanation that crossed his mind was that maybe Hyuna was afraid of cats.
"Not the way humans do" - Lyney replied with an easygoing smile, choosing not to comment on the sudden shift in her demeanor. His own smile widened when the cat, almost as if it wanted to prove his point, let out a soft meow and stretched his paws toward the magician, silently asking for affection.
He crouched down and gently scratched beneath the cat’s chin. "But he definitely knows how to let people know what he wants” ~
She doesn't approach the cat. She looks at the feline indifferently. She isn't exactly sure how to approach, nor does she actually want to. She'll watch as he meows and paws at his...owner.
"It looks..." happy.
"He's cute," he opts in on saying instead.
"What's, uh...what's his name?"
"So, the way of life doesn't even come with a guidebook. Piss me the fuck off."
