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oh i know that place. drove past it a lot but i've never been inside
yeah i can be there in an hour
yeah i can be there in an hour
[ taraga gets a picture of nathaniel. it's strategically shot to be from the neck down, however. nathaniel is wearing a half tucked dark grey button down shirt and a pair of black dress pants. a gold watch on his left wrist, a ring on his left thumb and one on his right forefinger ]
meet outside or in?
meet outside or in?
There's something perfectly unpleasant, isn't there, about people being trapped in a perfect, pleasant dream. They have no idea that they're prisoners, that they're in this dream and forced to feel only pleasant feelings and act in only pleasant ways while their bodies deteriorate out in the waking world. They're not allowed to feel the full spectrum of human emotion because Jisu doesn't want them to. He made this nice place for them and they have to show their appreciation by feeling nothing but what Jisu wants them to feel. They have to smile while their real lives are falling apart.
All because Jisu decided it's nicer in here than out there. Because Jisu made that decision for the entire town.
Jisu is on his way to a nearby park when he's sure he sees a face he doesn't recognize. It's strange because he recognizes every face here. He knows everyone he's put to sleep, he's grown accustomed to their faces day in and day out. For no more than a moment, Jisu frowns. It's an expression that is unique to him in this particular dream. He is the only one who is free to feel how he pleases. That's just one of many reasons why it's so important for everyone around him to stay happy. It keeps him happy. It influences his mood in a positive way.
As quickly as it appeared, the frown is gone again, replaced by a small smile. "I don't think you're supposed to be here," he mutters to himself about the stranger with the unfamiliar face.
All because Jisu decided it's nicer in here than out there. Because Jisu made that decision for the entire town.
Jisu is on his way to a nearby park when he's sure he sees a face he doesn't recognize. It's strange because he recognizes every face here. He knows everyone he's put to sleep, he's grown accustomed to their faces day in and day out. For no more than a moment, Jisu frowns. It's an expression that is unique to him in this particular dream. He is the only one who is free to feel how he pleases. That's just one of many reasons why it's so important for everyone around him to stay happy. It keeps him happy. It influences his mood in a positive way.
As quickly as it appeared, the frown is gone again, replaced by a small smile. "I don't think you're supposed to be here," he mutters to himself about the stranger with the unfamiliar face.
I need more information before I agree to anything
(( Jun, please. He's not going to say it in writing. ))
Rumor has it your boss is looking for a mechanic.
Rumor has it your boss is looking for a mechanic.
[ he wasn't looking for exact details! just... enough to know if it was even worth discussing further in person ]
Rumours are true. Boss has been having some mechanical issues and some of the guys offered to help but you know how these things can be. It's better if a pro takes care of it
Rumours are true. Boss has been having some mechanical issues and some of the guys offered to help but you know how these things can be. It's better if a pro takes care of it
"I bet you're a strong swimmer. Do you think you can help me cross?" The man speaks softly as he approaches the horse standing next to the river. The man moves slowly so as not to startle the creature. Horses are easily spooked, after all. Not this one, though. This one tosses its head and paws at the ground but stays where it is. The big, black horse allows the stranger to move in closer. It even lowers itself to the ground so that the soft-spoken man might climb onto its back more easily.
One shouldn't put their trust in wild animals, though. Especially when they're hoping that animal will help them with a task that poses a significant danger. Like crossing a wide river with a strong current. Who can say that the horse won't get frightened of the rushing water somewhere in the middle of the river and dump its rider to save itself?
Thankfully that won't be an issue this time, the rider is discovering as the horse gets back to its feet. In trying to take his hands from the horse's back to hold tightly to its mane, the man realizes he's stuck. His hands won't move, nor will his legs. It's as though the horse's skin is no different than tar. Impossible for the man to tear himself away. The horse will not be losing this rider.
The horses takes off at a full gallop, at first staying fully atop the water. It isn't until the horse reaches the centre of the raging river that its hooves finally break the surface of the water. Quickly, the horse drives down to the riverbed, dragging the man along with it. There it stays until it can be certain that the living man is no more. There it stays longer than any human can survive beneath the water.
Only once there's no life left in the man does his body begin to float away from the horse. Only then is he finally free of his captor. The freedom is short lived, however. The horse grabs the man's arm and pulls him back. There is no real freedom in death. It's only the beginning.
The horse chews apart half the man's body before dragging the rest to the surface to enjoy the remainder of the meal beneath the lovely night sky. Dropping the body on the ground at the river's edge so that it can be eaten while the horse lays in the shallows, it gets back to ripping the man apart, easily tearing apart skin and crunching through bone. It won't be long until the man is at best, a cautionary tale and at worst, nothing at all.
One shouldn't put their trust in wild animals, though. Especially when they're hoping that animal will help them with a task that poses a significant danger. Like crossing a wide river with a strong current. Who can say that the horse won't get frightened of the rushing water somewhere in the middle of the river and dump its rider to save itself?
Thankfully that won't be an issue this time, the rider is discovering as the horse gets back to its feet. In trying to take his hands from the horse's back to hold tightly to its mane, the man realizes he's stuck. His hands won't move, nor will his legs. It's as though the horse's skin is no different than tar. Impossible for the man to tear himself away. The horse will not be losing this rider.
The horses takes off at a full gallop, at first staying fully atop the water. It isn't until the horse reaches the centre of the raging river that its hooves finally break the surface of the water. Quickly, the horse drives down to the riverbed, dragging the man along with it. There it stays until it can be certain that the living man is no more. There it stays longer than any human can survive beneath the water.
Only once there's no life left in the man does his body begin to float away from the horse. Only then is he finally free of his captor. The freedom is short lived, however. The horse grabs the man's arm and pulls him back. There is no real freedom in death. It's only the beginning.
The horse chews apart half the man's body before dragging the rest to the surface to enjoy the remainder of the meal beneath the lovely night sky. Dropping the body on the ground at the river's edge so that it can be eaten while the horse lays in the shallows, it gets back to ripping the man apart, easily tearing apart skin and crunching through bone. It won't be long until the man is at best, a cautionary tale and at worst, nothing at all.
Maybe once I'm done up here. You don't want a quitter hanging around do you?
Now if you WANT me to come home, I can visit~♥
Now if you WANT me to come home, I can visit~♥
[ if only nate was the kind of person who'd gather up a few of his friends and get them to dress like him to wait outside the restaurant.... ]
then i'll see you outside the restaurant in an hour
then i'll see you outside the restaurant in an hour
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