middaeg | catchall

[Yoosung has been settling in rather quietly to Aefenglom life, trying to make the best of the situation but clearly still having some difficulties moving forward... well, hard to blame him after the shock of touching a dead body, but he hasn't been making that a big deal on the surface, and spending time with the cats at the cafe helps settle him a bit. He's been mostly cheerful in the day-to-day, and today is his day off, so he's hanging around the house. ....Groaning. Well, that's a bit strange. Saori won't have to wonder what that's about for long though, since Yoosung is going straight to her.]

Hey, Saoriii~... [there is kind of a pitiful whine in his voice like if he was calling for his mom or something. He may not know her that well, but still.... Welp... she's the closest thing he's got by his approximation. If nothing else she seems mature and like she knows stuff!!]

I got this awful toothache all of a sudden! Do we have anything for it? Or just some black tea?

Edited 2020-08-11 02:04 (UTC)

[ Saori's fox ears pricked up when she heard someone calling her name. She could be found in the library where she put down her book to check on him. ]

Hmm, Yoosung? Just a minute!

[ Honestly, the whine reminded her of her kids would come to her when they played a little too rough. She can't dwell too much on how adorable her housemate sounds though when he's clearly in pain. ]

Toothache, huh? I think we need to check our first aid kit but let's have a look first. Say, "ahh".

Huh? [She wants to look at his mouth? Why...

But he's in too much pain to argue, so.]

Aaah.

[Well, for now it's not too bad. Although his gums are sort of protruding at the sides of his mouth... protruding more... oh god what is happening. Now Yoosung's eyes are flinching a bit, but he holds his tongue.]

[Saori takes a look. While she's no dentist, she had an idea of what was happening. She nods and pulls away. ]

Okay, you can close them now. It might be your changes kicking in as in just starting. No wonder you're in pain. I think we might have something for that in the kitchen.

[Once they are in the kitchen, she pulls out a box from one of the cupboards. She goes through it and takes out a large bottle.]

I knew it. We still have some pain killing potion. Looks like we'll need to restock later. Don't worry, you just need a spoonful.

[He closes his mouth but once he listens, he can't help but bring his hand up to it in surprise.]

Ah, already?! [...No, wait. Mikasa said she'd had her changes already started as soon as she'd arrived. So if he thinks of it that way, he's actually a late bloomer. That's typical of him, really. Once in the kitchen, he stares at the bottle and then reaches his hand out for it gingerly. His thoughts are already beyond medicine by this point, even though he'll certainly take it for the pain.]

So that means something's gonna happen to my teeth, huh... ah, gh...

[Sharp pains are piercing his mouth in two areas, a grimace appearing on his face. He needs to just get to the spoon drawer already, enough talking about it. For a moment he turns his back to Saori to do just that.]

Yeah, the teeth changing was a pain for me too.

[Sure, she was ready for her teeth to get sharp when that happened to her, but now some of them even poke out even when her mouth is closed.

At seeing Yoosung grimace, she grabbed some ice and wrapped it in a towel just to be safe. Even if it was potion, it still would take a little time to kick in. At least the drawer is in front on him. ]

Teaspoon is in that drawer on the left side. I got some ice too.

[Admittedly, the pokiness of her teeth may well have been the other reason he assumed she'd know what to do about dental issues.]

Thank you...

[He hurriedly takes out the teaspoon and opens the bottle. Although he hesitates for a moment, taking a little sniff. He didn't really think about it since the practice is so similar to taking earthly medicine, but this is his first time trying a potion, after all.]

Wah, what a weird smell, what do they even put in this stuff?

[But the pangs in his mouth are enough that he's pouring himself some soon enough and taking a drink. After that, he has a seat in front of the table and holds his hand out for the ice. Groaning all the while it takes for it to finally feel better, he has little tears in his eyes.]

Uh...Tons of medicinal herbs and other things? I could guess some of the things, but I'm not sure if I want to know the rest.

[Saori hands him the towel-wrapped ice and sits next to him.]

Here. Give it a few minutes and you won't be in so much pain. Ah, I guess that means soup or something soft for dinner tonight. A shame I don't have all ingredients for something like samgyetang.

[Yoosung's eyebrows raise a little at the mention of a familiar food, but this isn't really the time to make conversation about where she learned to cook, so he just nods a bit while he pushes the ice to his face.

Just as the pain begins to subside into an anesthetized feeling, there's a faint itch as the roots of his human teeth are shoved out, and with a slight panic, he opens his mouth to let it them fall crookedly into the towel. The baby tips of his fangs are already sticking out, leaving no visible holes. His mouth is still open a la surprised pikachu. He whispers.]

...Should I sell this to a fae?? [it's really hard to tell if he's joking or not. Does the pain potion come with david after dentist side effects]

Whoa.

[Saori looked at the fallen teeth and then at Yoosung. She blinked before finally speaking because wow things just escalated.]

M-maybe? I think that's the least of your worries though. Fangs don't really narrow down which monster you're becoming, but it's a start.

How are you feeling?

[It's a slow evening at Purramid, enough that somehow the newbie Yoosung got left on shift basically by himself... perhaps the populace merely had their fill of cats with several of them literally teleporting into their laps all last month. As a result, he's doing his barista-ing as well as letting the lone guest, Ren, into the play area. It's been a few weeks now, he's got his schtick down. Although he's still not quite used to the two large fangs he grew, they make it pretty clear he's a monster. They also make him lisp every once in a while.]

Welcome to the Purramid! Here in Ancient Egypt, cats are just like gods! So you have to be sure to thtay in their favor. Don't pick them up or chathe... and uh... no...

[One of the cats is approaching them, and he's suddenly watching it like a hawk.]

... Light magic or other things that could dithturb the... Whoaaaa!

[The little kitten jumped at him playfully, which is very cute, but its claws are out in an attempt to climb on him and wow, suddenly he is hiding behind a big sarcophagus-shaped scratching post, how did that happen.]

Well-you-get-the-idea!

[It's now August, a few weeks after his brief bursts of changes took hold. Thankfully, his eyes' inclination to stare cautiously at the cats is something that was reigned in within a few days of adjustment, likely going unnoticed by anyone besides himself. In any case the barista job he shares with Sylvia keeps him in a different area for the most part serving the drinks. There's also the fact that the guests order before going in to the purramid proper, so once they're in with their drinks, there's a good half hour before the next group comes in to order theirs - at least, as long as there aren't people coming in just for the drinks and snacks. It's probably excessive for them both to be here, but it does leave them with some empty air to fill.]

Say, Sylvia. You know how I have these fangs now... think it means I'm gonna be a vampire?

[Like Jongdae goes unstated... that's still something they've been dancing around, or in Yoosung's case keeping a stiff upper lip.]

[ it is a little excessive, especially since today is a little slower than usual. it's a good thing she's here with yoosung though; she has someone she can chat with as opposed to working her shift alone, or while ozymandias is in the back. she doesn't want to bother him while he's busy, after all.

she's stretching her arms when yoosung asks his question. she's immediately reminded of jongdae, given that jongdae is the only vampire in the house and that the situation's kind of been the elephant in the room. she doesn't mention it though -- yet -- and hums thoughtfully. ]

You know, that's a good question. I'm rusty on my monster knowledge, but almost feel like fangs aren't a guarantee that you're gonna be a vampire. Still, who knows? Have you noticed any other changes?

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Well... not exactly...

[It's the only physical change he's had so far. The mental changes are generally running up against a cocktail of his gullibility and human need to rationalize the thoughts in his own mind into something that makes sense as coming from himself. Although, that doesn't mean he had forgotten Momo's advice of listening to urges.]

I guess I did follow some weird compulsion to go outside during the full moon. But we all have that going on, right?

A compulsion... Well, can't say I do that because I feel, I dunno, instinctually compelled to. I just don't wanna cause trouble for anyone in the house! So...maybe that's a specific monster trait?

[ at least, that's what she thinks. she could be wrong; she's been slacking on her reading, after all. ]

Hmm. I don't think I've heard of vampires having that specific that trait, so maybe that's not what's going on with you. I can try to look into it more if you want?

That or maybe I just felt like it and didn't think about it. I honestly don't know how to tell what's supposed to be a monster instinct and what's just me. I mean, it's not like I can judge based on how I usually do stuff.... I got thrown into this weird situation and I have to live in a completely different way now. I don't go to school, I don't play games... Everything's changed. All I know is I'm supposed to follow my gut. But I was already an impulsive kinda guy, you know?

[As far as he's heard, the 'reading' is incredibly limited to begin with, so he's not judging Sylvia for not knowing either.]

...Still, I'd be happy if I found out it was something else. So you can let me know if you find out anything.

...Yeah, I...I get you. Seriously, I know what that's like. It's...hard, when your monster impulses start and you don't know what's yours and what isn't, yeah?

[ she glances away when she says it. he may know what she's referring to, given what happened last month -- though it's possible he doesn't know either, since she still hasn't said a word to him about it. she ought to, though. ]

I'll keep my eyes and ears peeled for any info...! Promise.

[ that part sounds a little forced though, like she's trying to be chipper when she isn't. she should probably address that. ]

...Y'know, since we're on the topic of monster impulses... I -- I think I owe you an explanation.

Ah?

[He'd ask about what, but since she segued with monster impulses, he can't think about much else than the biggest thing that happened recently... so he just turns toward her.]

A-Alright! I'm listening.

Thanks. I've thought about how I'd wanna talk to you about this for a while, and...

[ she clears her throat, trying to buy herself a second's worth of time to prepare herself. ]

Just so you know, that kind of thing doesn't happen -- like, it never happened before up until then. I was pretty surprised that it did, heh...

[ she starts fidgeting, just the slightest bit. her thumbs twiddle. ]

What I guess I'm trying to say is that I'm really, really sorry for putting you through that. There was something going on with the eclipse and I know several of us were acting strange -- but I just can't help but feel like I put you in a weird spot.

[Today Yoosung has had some of the coffee they sell and it's really helped his energy levels. Amazing how low his body's standards can be after going without drinking any red bull for a month and a half, but he'll take it. Anyway, he'll greet Tendou the usual way.]

Wlcrm teh prrmed, cuh hake y' rrdu?

[...He blinks after that came out as a completely unintelligible mumble. Weird.]

Shorry, tripped over my tongue, hehe... wha' can I getcha?

[Why is he having so much trouble talking?? It's not like he's drunk, and he already figured out how to stop lisping around his fangs. He's pretty sure he can eliminate the idea that the drinks here are alcoholic. Rather, it's like his tongue is going all over the place. Actually, it feels pretty weird too, but he assumed that was the caffeine.

In any case, he's now an established enough barista that he's gone from a sticker to a real name badge. "Yoosung", now where have you heard that name before?]

[ he doesn’t know him by looks, or voice, but tendou is perceptive— a once over with detail showed a name he remembered, keeping a smile plastered wide on his face when met with . . . tongue. ]

Yes! I’d like the best chocolate dessert you’ve got. [ tendou looks for the name tag, lifting a clawed finger to fly and search in swirls until he points, ] You sang?

[Wow, this is definitely some deja vu, but he's a little slower on the uptake.]

It's actually pronounced Yoosang. [Wait, he tripped over his tongue again... he shakes his head. He's gonna have to figure out what's going on with that.] Nuvver mind. How's this look?

[Out of the display for the pastries, he lifts one up. It's a sort of steamed pudding because vintage cooking is what we have to work with. It does seem to be cakey and drizzled with chocolate on top though. Two triangular cookies are pressed into the top, giving the impression of cat ears. His tongue is lolling out slightly next to his right fang and curling up. He clearly thinks it looks pretty tasty himself.]

Oh, that hurt.

[ he didn't get his joke :( tendou kind of just. deflates inside. all he wants his a reaction and it goes right over this himbo's head. but never mind that! he has work to do. heaving in an inhale, the chimera puts his critical eye to work, examining the plate and the detail . . . ]

Not bad . . . For Victorian Era. [ that was a taunt. ] I'll have it. Just tell your manager I could make it ten times kittier.

What? [What hurt?? Most of the locals have trouble with his name too. It's not like he meant anything by correcting him. Something to think about. ~~But thanks for thinking of him as a himbo??~~]

C'mon man, I can't do anythin' about the era we're in...

[The taunt makes him lean back a bit. He doesn't like it any more than this guy does, that's for sure. But also, there's just something about the guy that's pinging him as threatening. He doesn't understand the concept of a Spooky Aura, but it doesn't mean he isn't wary.]

Uhhhh. Ten times kittier, huh? Should I tell him how, too?

[Oh right, he should actually put the plate down for him, too. The price is mumbled out after that.]

Nooo way, Lickilicky! [ the tongue. ] That's where I come in! Only I can do that. For a price.

[ hm, ]

When's your shift over?

[...sliding his tongue back in self consciously...]

W-Who'sh that?!

[It seems like he's trying to get hired here, almost. But Yoosung isn't in charge of that!!]

We close in an hour...

[ tendou points a claw right into the middle of the faun's chest. you . . . that's you. ]

I can wait it out. [ another poke, now with a spoon for the sweet stuff he ordered! ] We're going shopping in an hour.

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Saori @ Monster House - Deer Fangs

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cw dental bullshit intensifies

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Ren @ Purramid Cafe - Prey Instinct

Sylvia @ Purramid Cafe

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Tendou @ Pyramid Cafe - Long Long Tongue

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