“ what happened here? ” [ from Ryo, I guess? ]
sender : @miimpii / source : prompted / status : accepting !
the neutral line of plush , peach - skinned lips pulls tighter & bows slightly , drawing the subtle but distinct image of a frown . some combination of annoyance & concern flashes amid the coppery hazels of hwoarang’s eyes , but he’s since trained his face to register any traces of what could be perceived as weakness in shades of either hardened anger or offputting neutrality ; images a bit more polished & a bit better forged to handle conflict in a way that erases the onus of vulnerability .
his friendship with ryo certainly exists in the vein of what some would deem an ‘ unlikely ’ one ; with her gentle nature & his more jagged edges , it may appear at first glance like he will rip her to ribbons & burn her to embers by way that she cannot endure his wild intensity . but one of the few traits that subsists between them in a state of mutuality is a near - unbreakable sense of stubbornness , & where such a circumstance of being tears others apart with irreconcilable conflicts of interest , it seems to be the plaited lariat that keeps them tethered to one another in amity .
still , her question elicits a vexed sigh from the faux - ginger , one which billows from pointed nares on account of his pursed mouth . she likely already knows the answer to her query , or knows enough , at least , & he contemplates just not answering her & focusing more on getting her to safety . having to fret over protecting those to which he ( unwillingly or unwittingly ) opens his heart is exactly the reason so few people find themselves able to bypass the adamantine walls of his defenses .
“ i said not to worry about it , ” he offers bluntly , casually stepping over the battered & moaning figures of those who’d previously lain in waiting for the opportunity to assail the young woman while she’d admired the delicately dyed & printed fabrics displayed for sale in the open marketplace .
hwoarang had agreed to accompany her on this excursion at her request , though he has & prior knew he would have little interest in any of the pieces she’d intended to view or purchase . but ensuring her safety matters more to him than his own boredom with his surroundings , & at least having to be alert amid the recent interest g corporation has taken in ryo’s unique abilities gives him somewhere to direct his attention . besides , the affair had been quick , & as subtle as knocking out three grown men could be , so not much a commotion had been caused , a fact which is evidenced by the densely - packed crowd continuing their leisurely shopping without a trace of panic among their chattering & sauntering forms .
but ryo had noticed at once upon returning to where she’d left her friend , which is the last thing he’d wanted .
he takes in a sharp breath as she looks at him , wordlessly wishing for the subject to just be dropped & for them to get the hell out of here . “ noona , are you finished , yet ?? ” clearly , someone’s been tipped off to your location & i want to get you somewhere safe as soon as possible . “ i think it’s about time we go . it’s getting late . ”
