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[afterword]

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[afterword]

[ It's an idea that came to mind. Though, an idea it stayed, given Dokja is still... injured. ]

I've realized that. It's fine, we aren't even sure how long we'll be here.

[ It's a vibe he knows well. SO BE IT. ]

[malewife]

[ STop??? There is obvious unease and fear, but he does have a plan, so those emotions aren't so loud. ]

You're a fool.

[ Annoyance. ]

[afterword]

[ Jin, shuffling from where she's perched on Niah, croaks a very helpful, "Idiot." Dokja gives both Jin and Joonghyuk a look. Thanks. ]

I'll manage. Even with just one arm.

[ He shifts his jacket a little, showing off Unbreakable Faith right at his waist. ]

Done well enough even in worse scenarios.

[malewife]

[ Jin is a good daemon? It is strange how Dokja's soul is more honest than the actual man himself. Joonghyuk looks at the blade. ]

Your stats were higher back then.

[ :dislike: ]

[afterword]

[ Unlike Dokja who would prefer to hide most things, Jin sees no reason to. ]

I can get it back.

[ Maybe. It's not a confirmation or said with confidence, but it's an idea. ]

[malewife]

[ He looks and is unimpressed. Dokja can feel that. ]

Going to get a quote from the Watchers?

[afterword]

Perhaps.

[ Except, he does have something else on hand that works. So it's not a lie. ]

[malewife]

Whatever it is, don't punch me.

[ He remembers that time when they were fighting for the Absolute Throne. ]

[afterword]

I think I'd deserve one punch.

[ To think Joonghyuk was out of commission even sometime after that. ]

[malewife]

For what?

[ Joonghyuk feels obvious. ]

[afterword]

For the fun of it. And other reasons.

[ Yeah. ]

[malewife]

Other reasons?

[ YEAH? ]

[afterword]

Have you caught anything yet?

[ Squinting at the waters. ]

[malewife]

Fishing isn't something you can rush.

[ And to add: ]

I will catch something before you do.

[afterword]

This isn't a competition. Also, how are you gonna say that right after you just said fishing can't be rushed.

[ Jin yawns loudly. ]

[malewife]

I’m not rushing. I’m stating the fact that I will get a fish before you do.

[ how is this a fact ]

[afterword]

Are you a prophet now?

[ stupid. ]

[malewife]

You have no skill in fishing.

[ There's a silence as their emotional connection vibrates with some doubt. Some curiosity? ]

... Unless you do?

[afterword]

[ Dokja is calm, collected, smiling over at him. Feels like confidence? ] I don't know, do I?

[ And in that moment, he gets a fish!



...But because I rolled a 5, the line snaps and the fish is gone. ]

...Shit.

[malewife]

[ i got a 1 so that means joonghyuk doesn't even get a fish to reel in... sad panda. Instead, he tries to steal the one Dokja wants?? But the fish leaves.

Ugh. Angy. ]

[afterword]

[ hahahaha


..and then i rolled a 1 too. lmao. huh???? Apparently, all the fish are spooked and nothing bites after Dokja repairs his line. ]

[malewife]

[ I rolled a 12 so that means some fish are gathering near Joonghyuk's line! A good number.

I will have to see what I roll next, but Joonghyuk looks smug? And Dokja can feel it. ]

You have to be careful where and how you cast your line.

[afterword]

Yeah, yeah.

[ Smug bastard. Anyways, I also rolled a 12 which means some fish are also gathering around Dokja's line. Looking good so far.

Now, who will be able to reel in first? ]

[malewife]

[ An 8 means not get for Joonghyuk, but the fish aren’t going away yet.

So he eyes Dokja’s line to see. ]

[afterword]

[ A 14! He's getting a bite this time around, moving to quickly take hold of the pole firmly with his hand.

..It's a bit harder with one arm. ]