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w4, wednesday.

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[ station time! in which they're at the beach still ig because i couldn't decide on anything else

Dokja is still in comfy wear but he's kinda wandering near the waters. if because Jin is literally jumping into it as she plays around. she's going to take forever to dry later, damb... ]

[malewife]

... Do we even have blowdryers?

[ joonghyuk just air dries, so. He watches Jin just MAKE A MESS. Niah is simply padding through the wet sand as waves wash over, but doesn't go into the ocean. ]

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Should have some in the bathrooms?

[ he isn't completely sure which is why it is more of a question. he too just air dries. anyways Jin is having fun... she'll even splash her way over to Niah. ]

[malewife]

[ Niah looks at her like she's wet and a monster. He doesn't want to get too wet, either? At the mention of maybe having them, he gives a half-shrug.

Fox is not his problem. ]

... This feels like a real beach.

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[ Jin will purposely splash water in Niah's direction. Become Wet Dog.

hello, do you want wet fox on your bed? ]

It does. I can't remember the last time I've gone to one. [ ponders for a moment. ] Bit weird for a station in space to have.

[malewife]

[ Niah barks before picking her up and yeeting her gently into the coming waves. Stop!!

Also, they're not going back to his room. The memory comment has him frown because... Well... They've seen the sea within the last eight years, but Dokja has been stuck in that train for such a strange amount of time. ]

It is strange. They must have wanted to accommodate guests despite all of the murder.

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[ HELLO WHY YEET? she gently crashes into the coming waves with a YIP.

where. where are they going after if not his room. help. ]

Whereas we were traveling from one world to another, they were stuck in one particular setting. So, guess that makes sense.

[malewife]

I'd never be complacent, even with that many accommodations.

[ They are going to Dokja's room, obviously? ]

... And I think the tactic is underhanded—to give you the illusion of peace and leisure. [ ... ] The ocean is nice.

[ Despite everything. ]

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[ ah that's fair. back to his room to wash up and keep eye on weasel friend(?) ]

Something to soothe the stress and emotional results of all the killing going on.

[ gonna dip his feet a little into the water. pulling up the ends of his pants a bit so they aren't getting too wet. ] ..It is a nice view too.

[malewife]

It's too late to go for a swim.

[ Even though like they had days with the space station, Joonghyuk hasn't tried. Maybe he's thinking about things only because Dokja is immediately here.

He stays where he is, seated by the bonfire. ]

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Not too late for a little dip.

[ Dokja makes his way over to him, reaching to take his hands. With clear intention of pulling gently at them to get the man standing and following him.

But those affection needs kick in and he leans in to give him a light kiss once he reaches him. ]

..Water won't bite. [ said a little distractedly. ]

[malewife]

[ Fortunately, he put his boots and socks aside already, so he allows himself to be drawn closer to the waves. It's nice and cool; the breeze sifting from the horizon and the waves that come to meet their feet.

What he focuses on is the light kiss. ]

I wouldn't be surprised if the water broke your ankles.

[ Bringing him close by the waist, he plants a small kiss on Dokja's forehead. ]

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[ The touch pulling him by the waist has his heart fluttering, which flusters Dokja to feel, knowing despite the effects of this week it's not entirely that. A reminder how he truly is in love with this man.

Arms gingerly loop around Joonghyuk, eyes closing to the kiss to his forehead. He scoffs a little at the words. Even with such affection, Joonghyuk's mouth continues to be rude. ] I'm not that fragile. I'm not so paper light as to be swept away by the waves either.

[ Tilts his head to sneak another kiss on his lips. ]

[malewife]

[ Dokja can tell by the hand on the small of his back and the kiss to his forehead that Joonghyuk is very careful with his actions. He isn't sure if he should be indulging in what he does not have in home, what he doesn't know if he will have. In many ways, it feels like he's taking what isn't his.

However, in almost all iterations he has known himself, he has always been greedy. The hesitation doesn't lessen because of this—he keeps thinking about the Dokja who should be waiting for him and his companions at home. ]

You're too thin.

[ Huffs after the second kiss. ]

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[ It's obvious he's careful, has been the past few weeks. Dokja just.. he can't bring himself to, when tomorrow is Thursday. For all he knows, either of them could end up dead. And while there was some contact in their previous game.. there has yet to be any this time around.

It's partly why he keeps Joonghyuk closer rather than further. Even if he has his home waiting for him, for both Biyoo and him to return to. Huffs a small laugh at that. ]

Not as much. I've been putting on weight. [ Especially under his companion's watch. He is not nearly as thin as he was when he woke up again. ]

[malewife]

[ Pinches his side to check. ]

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[ JUMPS A LIL. hello?? ]

Can you really not tell? [ HE'S GOT MORE FAT ON HIM YOU BRAT ]

[malewife]

I can't. You look the same.

[ He's just being mean. ]

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Such a pain...

[ grumble ]

[malewife]

... You look thinner than the last time I saw you.

[ To be completely honest. He hasn't seen the pathetic state of Dokja's body in full yet at his canonpoint. Doesn't know that he would be in such poor condition he needs a wheelchair later.

He just...

Remembers a child. ]

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So you keep mentioning. [ it's said with some amusement.

you can't compare him with a child. buries his face a little into his shoulder, mostly to close his eyes and relax. as relaxed as he can be in this kind of situation. ]

[malewife]

It isn’t my fault.

[ It’s Dokja’s? But he doesn’t bring it up more. Instead, he tucks his arm and lowers himself so he can pick Dokja up into his arms.

Enjoy a carry. ]

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Well..

[ and he's cut off by the sudden carry??? HELLO? his grip on Joonghyuk tightens if only because-- ] You better not be trying to throw me into the water--

[ he WILL drag you with him. ]

[malewife]

Why would I do that?

[ Spins him around? ]

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Because that's the kind of thing you would do.

[ tightens his hold a bit more firmly at the spin. help.

Jin yipyaps from where she is cause it looks fun? ]