the sea calls my name!

A young man waves with a bright smile. Though his sailor's uniform was dirty and he looked absolutely worn-out, his eyes were full of life and shimmered with a childlike vigor. "M'name's Jongin and I'm from Sealand!" [au! - para & script friendly, though para is preferred] r/s: single || s/o: accepting anyone || m!a status *his for a week* [tracking current url]

[sealanderjongin]

BA-DUM-TIS

2. My muse has accidentally shrunk your jumper- you have nothing else to wear and have to deal with having a cropped jumper for dinner now.

[`he practically shrieked when he picked up the sweater] Oh no nonononono— he’s gonna kill me I— I can feel it— [`hands clutching even tighter onto the sweater, he started perspiring profusely] I should have… asked… how to do laundry… instead of… [`inwardly, he cried. outwardly, he whimpered at the shrunken sweater]

[photographer-sehun]

{‘he snorts himself and shakes his head} Well said. Finally, someone who gets me. {‘laughs a bit}

[sealanderjongin]

Thank you, thank you! I do try. [`does one of those theatrical bows, all exaggerated and fancy and whatnot] Plus there really isn't any... nicer? way to put it. [`he snickers and waves his hand, thinking about it for a little before shrugging the matter off]

[photographer-sehun]

{‘laughs a bit as he relaxed under your touches, his eyes falling shut with a soft sigh} Yeah, that must suck..

[sealanderjongin]

It does! But, I guess in a way it's... good? I cherish foods on land way more than I did ever before. [`twirls the locks of hair around his fingers, exhaling an airy breath] Well, anywho, can't have the good without the bad right?

[sealanderjongin]

i've been way too busy and way too tired lately otl time to get to replies now that i feel better! 

[chemistluhan]

"Ah… Salutations! No… no… it sounds too stiff," Lu Han muttered to himself, trying to find a proper greeting. What did people exactly say to each other in greeting? There were so many ways. A ‘hello’ was too dull, ‘hi’ was something said when picking up the phone, ‘greetings’ sounded like he was at a dinner party… right? Here he was all dolled up for this, yet he couldn’t think of anything to say. "Looks like I’ll just have to settle for… eh…" "Hello there, my name is Lu Han," he finally introduced himself with a curt bow and a small smile. "I work in the local university. Nothing too fancy," Lu Han chewed on his bottom lip and pressed his index fingers together, thinking over what he was going to say next. "Ah— right! Now that you know a little about me, I’ll get to the point. I’d like to make some friends, and hopefully you would like a friend as well." His hands dropped back to his sides and thumbs hooked with his belt loops. "I’m not so great at this… uh… ‘friend-making’ etiquette, so I apologize," An apologetic albeit happy smile made its way onto his face. Baby steps, Lu Han, baby steps.

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[rpprompts]

my muse has started playing with your muse's hair. how does your muse respond?

[photographer-sehun]

{‘he pursed his lips a bit, resting his head on your chest as he thought, playing with the fabric of your shirt} We should look at the market.

[sealanderjongin]

Sounds good. I'm looking forward to food that isn't crackers or fish. [`laughs a bit and smooths out your hair] I miss a lot of foods actually.

[sealanderjongin]

"Jongin." Minseok nodded as he repeated the name, smiling happily. "Nice to meet you Jongin, my name is Minseok."

"Pleasure's all mine, Minseok!" he replied with a boyish grin, giving a set of two thumbs up. A pause. His head lolled to the side as he thought, a small humming noise coming from him as well. "So, would ya like a tour of the place? I could show ya around before I leave for England-- ah, speakin' of which!" A sparkle lit up his eyes as he bounced on his heels. "Would you like t' join me on m' journey t' England? It's not too far from here."

[sealanderjongin]

Minseok smiled brightly, his expression amused at the explanation. "You keep that in the ocean? That's interesting." He gazed back at the other, blinking a few times. "Do you have a name?"

"You could put it like that." He rubs his nape, offering a nod. "And-- yeah! Gosh, where did m' manners go. I'm Jongin! A lot of people here like to call me John though. 'Tis easier for them, they say." Fiddling with his fingers, he pursed his lips to the side. "Though, I like 'Jongin' better." 

[sealanderjongin]

"Sailing? What's that?" Minseok's eyes lit up in curiosity, moving a bit closer to the other. "Show me then?"

Jongin gasped, very, very surprised by your question. "You don't know what sailing is? Oh boy... I have a lot to show you! Follow me." He beckoned for the other to follow him as he made his way to the edge of the fort, peering over the edge and down at a boat that was attached by rope to one of the pillars. "See that there boat? You get into that thing and the ocean moves it around! That's... Sailing... It's hard to explain." 

[sealanderjongin]

BA-DUM-TIS

2. My muse has accidentally shrunk your jumper- you have nothing else to wear and have to deal with having a cropped jumper for dinner now.

[`he practically shrieked when he picked up the sweater] Oh no nonononono— he’s gonna kill me I— I can feel it— [`hands clutching even tighter onto the sweater, he started perspiring profusely] I should have… asked… how to do laundry… instead of… [`inwardly, he cried. outwardly, he whimpered at the shrunken sweater]

[photographer-sehun]

{‘he snorts himself and shakes his head} Well said. Finally, someone who gets me. {‘laughs a bit}

[sealanderjongin]

I didn't know any nicer way to put it. [`shrugs with a coy grin, dusting his hands off when he's done cleaning] I should refer to healthy cakes as 'Satan spawn' from now on. [`thinks about that for a moment best bursting out into laughter] 

[photographer-sehun]

{‘he keeps a steady pout before grinning cheekily once you caved, his arms slipping around your middle to snuggle up against you} Okay, I

[sealanderjongin]

This is pretty nice. [`lies down, pulling you with him. he pulls a towel up so that it's covering his entire body save for his eyes] Hm... what's the first thing you wanna do when we arrive on land? [`he asks, a soft yawn following after. goodness, when did he start feeling so tired?]

[krisistruth-deactivated20140505]

release the kraken.

[krisistruth-deactivated20140505]

Now Kristopher knew that he had an excellent throwing arm as well as an aim to rival that of an Olympic pistol shooting champion, but even he didn’t expect to find the same bottle, in the same place, at the same time, a week after he had first received it. Man, I’m a fricking genuis - either that or the bottle was doused in enchantment of some sort. He picks the thing up, going through the same motions as a week ago. This time, he sniffs it - it smells like salt, it smells like the sea, it smells like adventure.

He pulls out some scrap paper from his knapsack, and a pen - a grotty old thing, but it would have to do. 

Dear my man in a boat Jongin,

Isn’t it strange how the bottle seems to get to you, and to me? What is this? Are you a wizard? Is this some kind of trick? are you really on a boat? Are you…an alie 

I am dead serious! i can’t actually remember what I wrote in my last letter to you, but i am serious, ay! As serious as can be. 

Be careful in your boat…don’t you ever come on land? You really should drink milk. Also you need to eat oranges. Dried foods sound terribly dull. I have an image of you being all skinny and malnourished - here I’ve drawn for you again. 

- There’s a little picture of what he imagines Jongin to look like. 

Also, that wasn’t a creature I draw last time it was me! And my device….is totally kaputt now. I’m back at square one. Gah!

Tell me about your life, brother, what are you looking for?

From your man on land, 

- Kristopher. ALSO sorry about writing the letter in red, it was the only pen i had in my bag. 

He pops his little note into the bottle and swings it out to sea. When he goes there, which is in a fortnight’s time. 

                     ’I wonder if the sailor is still alive….’

[sealanderjongin]

"Dear Kristopher,

It is pretty strange! I really didn't expect my bottle to come back. Maybe lady Fate has a plan for us? god that sounded creepy im so sorry And yes, I really am on a boat right now. But I think I'm close to land-- I should be. I checked where I was not too long ago and I seem to be on track.

I do come on land! But not often. Because sailing to places takes a mighty long time, you see! I can't afford a plane ride and flying cars don't exist yet. When I arrive at my destination, I'll surely drink some milk and eat some oranges. You are correct-- after eating biscuits for weeks now, I'm starting to get tired of them.

And is that supposed to be a picture of me? I'm certainly not malnourished and skinny! I'm quite big-boned and I do have some meat on me.

Well, it was cute either way! And what's this device you're going on about? Whatever it is-- I wish you the best of luck on fixing it.

Hm... what am I looking for? I suppose... I want to belong to somewhere. Does that count? Also the thrill of adventuring every day is absolutely wonderful.

Oh-- I see land! I'll continue this letter when I get settled and everything. Brrr, it sure is cold here!"

The bottle had ended up near his boat again. It was the exact same bottle he had launched out into the deep blue some time ago-- he couldn't remember. Being out in the ocean for so long caused him to lose track of how many days had passed. Jongin was quick to open and retrieve the letter, snatching a page from his book and a pen. He jotted down quick replies to the man's questions and comments on whatever else he mentioned. 

"I feel so dizzy and sick and here I am writing to you. I was gonna continue this letter right after I finished docking my boat but things happened.

I’m stuck in Russia right now. It’s cold and I’m sitting in the park freezing my bum off because I can’t afford a room in an inn. Sure, the place is beautiful. But it’s so cold. And I guess some person heard me complaining about the weather so he offered me a drink that would keep me warm.

My Russian isn’t that good, so I wasn’t able to understand what the name of the drink was. It looked like water, but it burned my throat when I drank it. I’m guessing it’s some kind of alcohol?

I only drank a few sips before I felt sick and dizzy so it failed at keeping me warm. And I’m starting to feel tired.

I pray I survive and that this letter makes it to you.

Pray for me,

A scared Jongin”

There is a messy sketch of a young man dressed in thick, winter wear lying down under a tree on the back. 

He drew it in a rush as his sight started to flicker-- which surely wasn't a good thing-- and handed the bottle to the mailman who was passing by. Jongin told him to take it and toss it out into the ocean. At the moment his spirits weren't high, having low hopes of the letter making it back to Kristopher. Wherever he lived. 

[sealanderjongin]

‘✉’ for an unsent letter from my character to yours.

‘♥’ and a name, and I’ll kiss them.

‘♡’ and my character(s) will cuddle yours!

a word and I’ll write a headcanon based on it.

‘♪’ and I’ll put my playlist on shuffle to tell you our song.

‘Ω’ and I’ll tell you what my character(s) thinks of yours.

a ship you have for my character(s) and I’ll tell you what I think.

age and a question and my character(s) will answer as that age.

unwanted (or bad) advice for my character(s).

ask my characters for advice.

bad (but hilarious) pick-up lines!

prompts or drabble ideas!

Questions!

‘Crush?’ for any romantic interest my character(s) might have for someone.

‘Confess?’ and my character(s) will have to confess something to yours. (whether it be feelings, opinions, a secret — whatever; feel free to specify)

‘Fetish?’ for one thing that is sexually appealing to my character(s).

☹ for a turn-off

a headcanon you have for my character(s) — I will accept/reject.

“[name]…has passed away” for my character’(s’) reaction.

★ for an IC fact, or ☆ for an OOC fact

Give my character a difficult decision

‘Would you rather…’

♛ and I’ll summarize our muses’ relationship with a gif.

✖ and I will give you a fear that my character has in dealing with yours.

[sealanderjongin]

oh hi there-- i was wondering if anyone wants to plot because i have some rly nice magic anons going on right now heheheh

[photographer-sehun]

Aww, well aren’t you a sweetie? {‘pinches your cheeks gently with a wide grin} Jonginnie~

[sealanderjongin]

I am? [`purses his lips and tilts his head-- but he makes a sound out of surprise when his cheeks are pinched] Uh... Sehunnie! [`blinks rapidly in thought] 'Sehunnie' has a nice ring to it actually.

[sealanderjongin]

"Stay here?" Minseok looked around, smiling with a bit of excitement. "You'll show me everything right? I've only seen things on books my fathers would read to me."

"Definitely! Though... I'm sure it'll only take me an hour t' show you 'round this place. 'Tis a small sea fort after all." He clapped his hands together and nodded. "But hey, you can come sailing with me if ya like! I do lots of sailin' and adventuring. In fact, I'm about to leave f'r England soon."

[kohens]

He places his own towel on top of his head then begins to vigorously dry his hair as well and once he hears the words he quickly snatches it away, not bothering to attempt to fix his hair that’s sticking up in every which way now. “Really?! I would love to go fishing and learn how to do it! Though it seems rather easy…don’t you just like…stand in the water and try to catch them with your hands?” Kyungsoo takes both the towels and discards them in a small bin he keeps for laundry around the store. “Oh where are my manners — have a seat please! Would you like something to drink or eat?” As soon as he asks, he moves behind the counter now, pulling out his keys to unlock one of the displays filled with a few different pastries he made earlier today. “Planes are kind of scary though.. for me anyways. I’ve never been too fond with heights so I try to avoid them if possible. I would love to visit other countries though.”

[sealanderjongin]

A smile overcame whatever expression he had before at your response. "Well... you could do tha' in rivers and shallow water." He remembered the time he tried that out. He caught a fish, but the flailing fish's tail smacked him in the face and almost broke his nose. It was quite embarrassing. "In th' ocean, you'd need some good bait and a fishing pole! It's not that hard, trust me." Jongin looked at the seats and hesitated at first, but eventually sat down. And prayed he didn't get any grime or dirt on the chair. "Um... No, it's alright--" A loud rumble sounded. "On second thought, somethin' to eat would be very nice right 'bout now. Thank you." Red stained his cheeks-- gosh, that was embarrassing. Wasn't the noodles he ate earlier enough? Well, he didn't get to eat his greens so that must be why he's hungry. "Planes are too expensive f'r me." Reclining in his chair, he chuckled at his words. "So I sail around. Go by train, subway-- heck, I'll hitch a ride on a wagon if I gotta. It's... funner that way! You get t' see more things and meet new people."