☄️ Chapter 3: Waiting for a Star to fall Episode 6: Don't fear the Reaper Previous (You came) - Next (Get the Party started)
When Francine was on her way home from the store, she noticed a Jeoseung Saja (저승사자) waiting to guide the poor old man walking in front of her to the afterlife. Oh no, right in front of her eyes. She witnessed mortals dying a few times during her time here, but she'd never get used to it.
But the old man walked - very alive - around the corner. And the Saja was looking in her direction.
Ah, there must be someone behind her he was waiting for. If she hurried a bit, she wouldn't have to witness. But - there were no footsteps behind her ö.ö She turned around. The alley laid dark and still.
Beings like Francine usually know beforehand when their time has come. He couldn't have come for her, could he? But he kept on standing there and looked at her.
Francine walked up to him: "Are you new? Usually we get a note and some time to prepare. See, I have a grandson to care for. Can we maybe postphone this?" Saja: "I am new indeed and therefore I fear this matter doesn't allow any delay. It needs to be tonight. Where is your office? I asked for directions but I got lost on my way." Francine: "My - office?" Ah well, at least she doesn't get reaped in the middle of the street. Maybe there was also time to call Dtui so she could look after Jeb. The poor boy.
Saja: "I apologize this comes on a short note, I was as surprised as you. But I already have an important appointment scheduled soon and I need a place to stay. I'm also aware of the difficult housing situation in Dowon, but I'm not fastidious and fine with whatever you propose." Francine: "A place to stay?" Saja: "Yes. The district is getting too large and the Head Saja is already overburdenend, I'm here to assist him." Francine: "So you are looking for a room - and didn't come to lead me to the afterlife?" Saja: "Correct. I'm only responsible for humans. The Head Saja serves the entities." Francine: "I see. That's a relief. As you already mentioned, it's hard to find a place in Dowon and the only room I have to offer is in the old town, but it's in the temple district and quite charming." Saja: "I'll take it."
Francine: "I'll send our - assistant over as soon as possible to get everything ready but only after the annual event of our Yoga Class has taken place. He's busy until then." Saja: "I don't need much, I will be fine."
And this is how the new Saja moved to Dowon.
Meanwhile at the PC bang. Saiwa was tired from his shift and getting the warehouse ready. But Namjin and Minwoo are still around so he's using the time with them to improve his computer skills. He's also happy for the distraction. The anger about 'his friend' was still boiling hot inside of him. Having to spend hours around him - with no valve to let off steam - made him almost explode! Busy as he was, he didn't notice that someone went into the storage room ö.ö
And he also didn't notice him leaving again. In different clothes.
Only when he closed the store and was about to go to bed, he saw that someone left a guitar here, and there were clothes missing from the suitcase. But Saiwa remembered that Noxee told him Seojong let customers sleep here and Namjin and Winwoo would have told him if anyone weird had entered. They had full view on the storage room door. But they'd also been busy with their stuff... Saiwa locked the door to the storage room from the inside, just to be safe...
'All our times have come Here but now they're gone Seasons don't fear the reaper Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain, we can be like they are
Come on baby, don't fear the reaper Baby take my hand, don't fear the reaper We'll be able to fly, don't fear the reaper Baby I'm your man La, la, la, la, la'
Don't fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult
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