[How does Joon-gi Han do that? Just wield that slight touch like another skill in his impressive arsenal? Now that Zhao realizes his friend really did train as a host for a while, he concedes that he was probably amazing at it. The light hold around his wrist is what does it and he can't help but follow right behind.
Especially in this crowded train because holy shit, it's kinda nuts this evening. He can't remember if he'd ever traveled out of town on a Friday night. If he did, it would have been rare. The leader of the Liomang couldn't exactly leave any time he damn well pleased.
Now he could. He could just enjoy an evening with his new...boyfriend? Is that what this is? Just bubbling inside with excitement over the unknown and trying out new bars.
In fact, he's not that much different from the young women talking and laughing about the evening to come. He's feeling good enough that when one of them happens to glance his way, he gives them a little salute and a smile, which has them all shyly looking and not looking.
He's vain enough -- now that people are looking -- to pull out his wallet and remove what looks like a broken shard of mirror to look at his face.]
Just remembered that I forgot to shave, but I think everything's looking all right. I think all those girls over there assume you're a model or something.
[Well, you can't be Han Joon-gi and be shit at hosting, right? The head honcho of the best and brightest host club in Kamurocho, the brains behind revitalising an industry...Impossible. No way he didn't take his training with the same seriousness that he undertakes everything else.
But this isn't just training, of course. This is-- them standing too close together on the train for Joon-gi to parse where the staring at Zhao ends and the staring at him begins, not that he's unaccustomed to staring either way. The train moves, they jostle, and he can't help but smile when he nearly nearly stumbles into Zhao's arms. For the best that he's far too balanced, of course; that mirror shard, jagged as it is, poses a risk towards any high romance at the moment.
It does allow him an excuse to examine the reflection at his leisure.] Why wouldn't they look at you instead? Your face is friendlier, more open; your eyes are kinder than mine, and your mouth suits a smile far better. I know I would stare at you too.
[That's the whole point of him, isn't it? To be untouchable. And here Zhao is, warm and bright without losing any of his sharp edges. Of course people would look at them.]
[The mirror shard is wrapped with masking tape on the edge making it safe for him to grab. The tape looks fairly worn, as though he's had this shard for a while. There's a brief image of design on the back, impossible to tell what it could be before Zhao tucks it back into his wallet.]
I blame the loud clothes. They attract attention. I wore some real crazy shit when I was younger and had to tone it down until I found something both the old men could live with and that I actually liked.
You do kind of look like an iceberg compared to me.
[And speaking of smiling, he's doing it right now, very gently busting Joon-gi Han's balls. He only goes about 100 percent with Kasuga and usually because he's so gullible.]
But let's test this out. Run your hand through your hair and see if any of those girls sighs with longing at how hot you are.
Why couldn't it be both your good looks and taste in clothing? Though, with a description like that, now I want to see what you used to wear...Do you think that Seong-hui would have old pictures or footage from before I joined the Geomijul?
[What's a little CBT between guy pals?? Thankfully, however, Zhao's run interference on any further ball-busting on Joon-gi's end; the gently smug expression on his face turns to confusion, and then he turns his head juuuust enough to catch said girls in his peripheral vision.
Ughhhh.] ...What if they do nothing? Is it your turn, then?
[FINE, FINE...His hair's starting to go a little limp with all of the body heat around them anyway, so what's a little peacocking for science? One hand through his hair, the other gently tugging the collar of his raincoat down as if he's actually feeling the heat.]
Oh shit. She probably does have pictures. I warn you, I tried to rock a full beard for the longest time and I could not get that to work. But look at you with the compliments tonight.
[It makes him grin and preen a little bit with all the attention. Which in turn makes him more vibrant and more charming.
He coughs to hide the laugh at his boyfriend's peacocking and he's pretty sure he might hear a sigh, but it's covered up by the chatter of everyone else around them. And to be honest, it is getting a little warm on the train.]
I think I heard something, but I can't prove it. So I guess it is my turn.
[To which he takes off his leather jacket and slings it over his shoulder. Which has the benefit of showing off his shirt and also the sheer amount of accessories he's rocking, including his rings, his twin bracelets and the necklace with the jade magatama around his neck.
He doesn't mind giving some random women something to look at, but he's hoping a lot more that Joon-gi Han is appreciative of the view.
Also, it might seem like he just artlessly took that jacket off and he's holding it in his arms. He had to do it carefully because he's still packing a saber in that thing.]
Edited (I forgot he's carrying a sword MY BAD) Date: 2021-04-15 10:15 pm (UTC)
[He sputters despite every effort to stay quiet, but that's alright; it's not as though he's loud enough to muffle the definite uptick in girlish, giddy noise. Of course he knows how to pick out the noise of women duly wooed from afar; it's almost enough to make Joon-gi laugh.
Then he turns his attention back to Zhao and--
Hm.
Good view, yes. It's-- Somehow it's surprising, how much he appreciates the sight. Zhao's objectively attractive, sure. But there's attractive, and there's being attracted to someone; Joon-gi's currently struggling with the latter at the moment, especially with the up close perspective he has.]
I think you win. [Sure, he's Struggling, but that's not going to keep him from practically lighting up from the idiotic little smile currently on his face.] Just as I thought you would. I didn't realise you wore so much jewellery, though...Can I look at your rings? [He wants to figure out if they're for battle or fun.]
I thought I could do it. My dad had no problem with one. But it looked like trash on me so I had to scale back. But I think I look all right now.
[Oh, don't think he's not paying attention to Joon-gi Han giving him the once over. Zhao smirks, pleased with the reaction.
But with the question about his rings, he genuinely brightens. He enjoys it when his friends take notice of the things he enjoys. Rings are one of those things.]
Sure! Let me just, aw fuck...
[The train gives a lurch and Zhao, not quite as balanced on his feet, has to brace himself by planting one of his hands on Joon-gi Han's chest. He can't really feel anything through the raincoat his boyfriend wears, but he'll take the accidental copping a feel. As soon as they're moving again, he brushes off the spot, holds his jacket with his left arm and holds up his right hand for inspection.]
If you want me to take 'em off, let me know.
[Every finger held a ring. There didn't seem to be a particular pattern or theme for them, except for being thick. They went (from thumb to pinkie finger) a gold ring with an obsidian band in the middle, a gold ring, a golden ring with spikes, a silver ring with a large blueish green stone and a silver ring.]
I notice you don't have any jewelry at all. Not a fan or is that a hazard in getting your fingers jammed in your work?
[One ogles, the other cops a titty feel. Sure, the raincoat doesn't help any, but...If he knows anything about other people, Joon-gi knows when they're trying to discreetly pinch his boobs. He'll take the piss out of Zhao later for it, though; watching him light up in turn is much more enjoyable right now, and it's a fantastic reason to go holding hands anyway.
...Does 'examining each finger and turning each ring carefully to examine it' count as hand-holding? He sure fucking hopes so.] ...Mm, wise choices. I thought you'd pick for form and function, and I was right.
As for me...The only jewellery I'd be allowed to wear is a gold chain or two, and that's far too much of a risk in a fight. Why? Are you thinking of gifting me something?
[Joon-gi Han's fingers are rough, probably calloused from who knew what kind of personal regimen and his weapons of choice. He doesn't know how to describe it, other than the touches and the movements are very precise. No wasted movement.]
Only if you wanted a ring or two. But I get it, some people aren't fans and they aren't practical. But they're fun and I love 'em.
[It was about all the conversation they were able to indulge in before it got way too loud and crowded. So there's a lot of jostling around until they finally reach their stop, all streaming out.
So relieved to be free and just happy with life in general, as soon as they're out of the station, he jumps on top of a waste bin and holds out his arms, framed by the bright shining lights of a Friday night. Is he trying to grab it all for himself or let himself be absorbed?
It doesn't last forever, just long enough for him to stop feeling overheated and then chilled because it's still not that warm outside. So he jumps off, whips his coat back on and turns to Joon-gi Han with a smile.]
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Adventures in drinking with a new hot boyfriend
Date: 2021-04-06 12:47 am (UTC)Especially in this crowded train because holy shit, it's kinda nuts this evening. He can't remember if he'd ever traveled out of town on a Friday night. If he did, it would have been rare. The leader of the Liomang couldn't exactly leave any time he damn well pleased.
Now he could. He could just enjoy an evening with his new...boyfriend? Is that what this is? Just bubbling inside with excitement over the unknown and trying out new bars.
In fact, he's not that much different from the young women talking and laughing about the evening to come. He's feeling good enough that when one of them happens to glance his way, he gives them a little salute and a smile, which has them all shyly looking and not looking.
He's vain enough -- now that people are looking -- to pull out his wallet and remove what looks like a broken shard of mirror to look at his face.]
Just remembered that I forgot to shave, but I think everything's looking all right. I think all those girls over there assume you're a model or something.
says the hot new bf with the mirror shard in his wallet ready to cut a bitch. DAMN
Date: 2021-04-07 12:00 pm (UTC)But this isn't just training, of course. This is-- them standing too close together on the train for Joon-gi to parse where the staring at Zhao ends and the staring at him begins, not that he's unaccustomed to staring either way. The train moves, they jostle, and he can't help but smile when he nearly nearly stumbles into Zhao's arms. For the best that he's far too balanced, of course; that mirror shard, jagged as it is, poses a risk towards any high romance at the moment.
It does allow him an excuse to examine the reflection at his leisure.] Why wouldn't they look at you instead? Your face is friendlier, more open; your eyes are kinder than mine, and your mouth suits a smile far better. I know I would stare at you too.
[That's the whole point of him, isn't it? To be untouchable. And here Zhao is, warm and bright without losing any of his sharp edges. Of course people would look at them.]
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Date: 2021-04-07 11:56 pm (UTC)I blame the loud clothes. They attract attention. I wore some real crazy shit when I was younger and had to tone it down until I found something both the old men could live with and that I actually liked.
You do kind of look like an iceberg compared to me.
[And speaking of smiling, he's doing it right now, very gently busting Joon-gi Han's balls. He only goes about 100 percent with Kasuga and usually because he's so gullible.]
But let's test this out. Run your hand through your hair and see if any of those girls sighs with longing at how hot you are.
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Date: 2021-04-13 10:55 am (UTC)[What's a little CBT between guy pals?? Thankfully, however, Zhao's run interference on any further ball-busting on Joon-gi's end; the gently smug expression on his face turns to confusion, and then he turns his head juuuust enough to catch said girls in his peripheral vision.
Ughhhh.] ...What if they do nothing? Is it your turn, then?
[FINE, FINE...His hair's starting to go a little limp with all of the body heat around them anyway, so what's a little peacocking for science? One hand through his hair, the other gently tugging the collar of his raincoat down as if he's actually feeling the heat.]
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Date: 2021-04-14 12:44 am (UTC)[It makes him grin and preen a little bit with all the attention. Which in turn makes him more vibrant and more charming.
He coughs to hide the laugh at his boyfriend's peacocking and he's pretty sure he might hear a sigh, but it's covered up by the chatter of everyone else around them. And to be honest, it is getting a little warm on the train.]
I think I heard something, but I can't prove it. So I guess it is my turn.
[To which he takes off his leather jacket and slings it over his shoulder. Which has the benefit of showing off his shirt and also the sheer amount of accessories he's rocking, including his rings, his twin bracelets and the necklace with the jade magatama around his neck.
He doesn't mind giving some random women something to look at, but he's hoping a lot more that Joon-gi Han is appreciative of the view.
Also, it might seem like he just artlessly took that jacket off and he's holding it in his arms. He had to do it carefully because he's still packing a saber in that thing.]
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Date: 2021-04-19 06:51 am (UTC)[He sputters despite every effort to stay quiet, but that's alright; it's not as though he's loud enough to muffle the definite uptick in girlish, giddy noise. Of course he knows how to pick out the noise of women duly wooed from afar; it's almost enough to make Joon-gi laugh.
Then he turns his attention back to Zhao and--
Hm.
Good view, yes. It's-- Somehow it's surprising, how much he appreciates the sight. Zhao's objectively attractive, sure. But there's attractive, and there's being attracted to someone; Joon-gi's currently struggling with the latter at the moment, especially with the up close perspective he has.]
I think you win. [Sure, he's Struggling, but that's not going to keep him from practically lighting up from the idiotic little smile currently on his face.] Just as I thought you would. I didn't realise you wore so much jewellery, though...Can I look at your rings? [He wants to figure out if they're for battle or fun.]
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Date: 2021-04-19 11:44 pm (UTC)[Oh, don't think he's not paying attention to Joon-gi Han giving him the once over. Zhao smirks, pleased with the reaction.
But with the question about his rings, he genuinely brightens. He enjoys it when his friends take notice of the things he enjoys. Rings are one of those things.]
Sure! Let me just, aw fuck...
[The train gives a lurch and Zhao, not quite as balanced on his feet, has to brace himself by planting one of his hands on Joon-gi Han's chest. He can't really feel anything through the raincoat his boyfriend wears, but he'll take the accidental copping a feel. As soon as they're moving again, he brushes off the spot, holds his jacket with his left arm and holds up his right hand for inspection.]
If you want me to take 'em off, let me know.
[Every finger held a ring. There didn't seem to be a particular pattern or theme for them, except for being thick. They went (from thumb to pinkie finger) a gold ring with an obsidian band in the middle, a gold ring, a golden ring with spikes, a silver ring with a large blueish green stone and a silver ring.]
I notice you don't have any jewelry at all. Not a fan or is that a hazard in getting your fingers jammed in your work?
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Date: 2021-04-23 10:09 am (UTC)...Does 'examining each finger and turning each ring carefully to examine it' count as hand-holding? He sure fucking hopes so.] ...Mm, wise choices. I thought you'd pick for form and function, and I was right.
As for me...The only jewellery I'd be allowed to wear is a gold chain or two, and that's far too much of a risk in a fight. Why? Are you thinking of gifting me something?
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Date: 2021-04-23 11:21 pm (UTC)Only if you wanted a ring or two. But I get it, some people aren't fans and they aren't practical. But they're fun and I love 'em.
[It was about all the conversation they were able to indulge in before it got way too loud and crowded. So there's a lot of jostling around until they finally reach their stop, all streaming out.
So relieved to be free and just happy with life in general, as soon as they're out of the station, he jumps on top of a waste bin and holds out his arms, framed by the bright shining lights of a Friday night. Is he trying to grab it all for himself or let himself be absorbed?
It doesn't last forever, just long enough for him to stop feeling overheated and then chilled because it's still not that warm outside. So he jumps off, whips his coat back on and turns to Joon-gi Han with a smile.]
You ready to lead this expedition?