blatheringaway:
❧ CLOSED STARTER FOR @taewohn !! ( PROMPT : A SHORT, 1 PARAGRAPH STARTER / OPEN )
“ Oh, there you are, ” Eunseok looks up from his office’s desk, smiling warmly to the other as they enter. He sets his pen down before standing up and gesturing for the younger to come over closer, situating himself at the edge of his desk with a lean against the wooden surface. “ Don’t worry, you’re not in trouble ? I don’t exactly see any reason why you would be, you’re a wonderful assistant, just so you know. If no one’s told you that yet. ” The director smiles again before continuing on. “ Anyways, you’re always with the plants, aren’t you ? In our garden or our botanical wing… It had me thinking, and it’s all right to say no, there is no pressure, but. This afternoon I was set to head to Starden Island to look at some of the flora there for a new temporary exhibition in a few months. Would you like to tag along ? You wouldn’t have to do much besides look at plants with me, I suppose. Maybe give a few pointers or facts if it comes up. How does that sound ? We’d leave in… ” Eunseok trails off as he looks to his watch on his wrist. “ … give or take, an hour ? Two max ? Does that sound good ? ” His gaze lifts from his watch over to the other and smile once more, waiting.
he’s practically holding his breath as he stands before his boss, mind wandering to different possible reasons as to why he’s been called. still, a part of him only assumes the worst outcome. but, the moment he realizes that he’s safe from being out of a job, he lets out a sigh of relief. ❛❛ really ? ❜❜ taewon’s eyes practically light up at the small praise. out of all the jobs he’s worked in his life, this was a first. and it was nice. ❛❛ it’s really no big deal, though ! i love working here, so... thank you for taking a chance on me. ❜❜ at this point, he’s desperately trying not to stumble across his words and make a fool at out of himself. he kept his ears open though, pouring his undivided attention as the director continued his train of thought. the more he spoke, the excitement within the assistant grew. sure, it wasn’t obvious due to his desperate attempt to be collected, but he was thrilled nonetheless. a mini field trip. ❛❛ a-are you sure you want me to come along ? ❜❜ he practically blurted out in shock. quickly regretting everything he’s said prior, he pauses for a moment to start over. ❛❛ i mean — i’d be honored to tag along, sir. i’ll be ready in less that an hour if you really want me to be. ❜❜ a hand is raised up as a way to mark his words, now grinning from ear to ear. ❛❛ have you eaten, by the way ? i was about to head out, so i can pick something up for you on the way if you want. ❜❜
