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seohan hesitates, squirms even, and garam can't help but smirk; his lips curling into a devilish grin as his scorpio stare sinks into the man before him. pupils dilate with immense attraction, and he can't help but laugh to himself; inaudible. while he would never want to push seohan in a direction he may not want to go in, his reaction gives garam a glimmer of hope that he can make something happen. he senses a certain spark, if you will, especially when instead of fleeing out of discomfort, the taller of them entertains the conversation.

sure, he's awkward, but that's expected. no one else around these parts is as bold as garam is. no one else dares to reveal their true individuality—their deepest flaws, oddities, and quirks—and he's more than positive that seohan falls into that category. looking at him, and how perfect he is visually, there's no doubt in garam's mind that there's more to him than meets the eye, more to him that no one else in this world knows, and god, he wants to be the one to learn all of his secrets; to learn what lies beyond that flawless exterior.

he yearns to be the one to crack him open, as if kim seohan is pandora's box. garam won't rest until he's successfully done so. he's decided that right here and now. nothing will stand in his way.

"well, the extra attention is definitely paying off," he responds, not at all ashamed of how brazen his compliments are. remaining quiet, he watches as seohan swiftly launches another ball up the lane, and as it sinks into a ten-point slot, garam grims. "you're so graceful when you throw the ball. that only furthers my suspicion that you're in sports. is that true?" he asks, glancing down to get a clearer view of the other's knee brace. "you've got a brace on, too. my guess is that that is why you're skulking around daehan and gaenari. let me know if i'm warm."

before continuing any further, he decides to be a little cheeky. stepping closer to him, he brushes past seohan as he grabs one of the skee-balls, then positions himself in front of the lane before them; his backside ghosting over his senior's center in their new position. carefully, he attempts to secure a higher score than seohan just had, but completely fails; the pesky sphere rolling to the pitiful ten-point goal at the bottom of the machine.

"boo! that sucked," he mellifluously whines, then turns around to meet seohan's eyes. "was my form bad? you should help me. maybe the two of us together can earn fifty, or even a hundred, points." he's curious to know how much he should taunt and tease, but decides not to alter his approach for the time being. the apple of his eye hasn't given him much to work with as far as his comfort level is concerned, so garam figures that starting strong and toning down, if needed, is the easiest way to gauge how seohan feels.

"so? what do you say?"

"you should go," his mother had all but pleaded with him, her worry always a little too obvious despite how she tries to cover it up with sweetness. "you're still young, you should be going out and having fun at these things. go."

how could he say no? truthfully, seohan doesn't remember the last time he's done something purely for fun's sake. he's not sure he even remembers how. and surely the injury complicates things; while he's back on his feet for the most part, it still hurts. he's off crutches, but his knee is wrapped in a rather intense-looking brace to try to minimize the pain he's in from being upright for too long. and honestly? attempting to play skee-ball like this is probably a really bad idea, but at the time it seemed better than climbing onto one of the rather rickety looking carnival rides.

seohan's balance might be off, but he manages to sink the ball in the 20-point center spot. good, but he'd feel better if he could hit a 50. he would say that he's not after the high score, but one does not become a professional athlete without an innate competitive streak. maybe there's a part of him that would like to see the number he can rack up on display for any other players and passerbys.

he's winding back, judging the aim and power it'd take to get a 50-pointer, when he's suddenly startled by a vaguely familiar voice. seohan releases by mistake, arm still strong enough to have a decent roll up the machine. he scowls when the ball bounces against the board and rolls into the 5-point hole at the bottom of the largest circle; how disappointing. it's only then that he glances back at the speaker.

a boy, he realizes, who he thinks that he's seen before but can't immediately remember where. young, pretty, confident, seohan sizes him up quickly, determining his purpose here. a fan? an old friend he forgot about? he's not sure immediately, but then it dawns on him with the way he emphasizes his interest in his arms; he's flirting. the audacity of it floors him, mouth half-open with a thought never vocalized dead in his throat. he's glad for the dim lighting; he's sure that his face must be burning right now. all he can think is how did he know?

"uh," seohan looks at the skee-ball track, then back at the young man. he shouldn't be so nervous. "i guess. i'm kinda banned from leg day for a while so. arms get extra attention, i guess." oh, he's so awkward. he knows this guy isn't really interested in his workout routine. seohan just doesn't really know what to say otherwise; he's never told anyone about that. he turns and throws the ball up the ramp. he secures 10 points this time; still not great.

#ㅤ( 𝓖 ) KIM SEOHAN /#GN:EVENT #GN:CARNIVAL1

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#ㅤ( 𝓖 ) CAMERA ROLL /#ㅤ( 𝓖 ) OCT 2023 /

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𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆'𝒔 𝒂 𝒍𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕— 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒏𝒆𝒗𝒆𝒓 𝒈𝒐𝒆𝒔 𝒐𝒖𝒕

or, where garam sinks his claws into 𝒌𝒊𝒎 𝒔𝒆𝒐𝒉𝒂𝒏, written in participation of the daehan carnival event

garam's spent a grip of his night with his back against the wall; his vulpine stare making its way through the crowds of people, taking all of them in—painstakingly bored. he was (un)fortunately ditched by his "benefactor," which he's noticed, as of late, is becoming a more common occurrence. he's not exactly complaining about that, though. at least not really. so long as he's still "on the payroll," he doesn't mind the lack of attention. it's not like he's a sad-sack, delusional numbskull who thinks there's any shred of love between them. instead, he knows his place, and lives his double life cloaked in the shadows. besides—it's more than worth it in the end.

garam adores watching the figures of his bank account go up by seven-thousand won at the top of every month. it's a pretty sweet deal.

however, being that he traveled here for that specific purpose and it's no longer happening, he had to figure out some other way to spend his night. he didn't drive all the way over here for nothing, and it's not often that he gets to take a trip to daehan in the first place. though, about an hour into his time amongst the neon-soaked rides, games, and concession stands, he caught sight of a certain face; one that he became quite familiar with only a few weeks prior. his eyes lit up, a sly smile tugged at the corners of his lips, and without further hesitation, he eagerly made his approach.

once he learned that seohan was here alone, garam knew that he needed to take advantage of the delicious opportunity that bestowed itself upon him, and now, the pair of them find themselves standing before of a gaudy row of skee-ball lanes. turning his head over to the current apple of his eye, he smirks impishly; his moon-like face drenched in vivid technicolor, then touched with a soft undertone of starlight. "why do i get the feeling that you're, like, stupid good at this game?" he teases, taking a step closer; his hands tucked into the pockets of his denim jacket.

"something tells me that you have great aim... and strong arms. is that true?"

the tone of his voice is cheeky; cute. he hopes it takes the edge off of his more forward remarks. he doesn't wanna scare seohan off, after all.

what fun would that be?

#ㅤ( 𝓖 ) KIM SEOHAN /#GN:EVENT #GN:CARNIVAL1

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hello, all! my name's ryan (h/h, 25+) and i'm so excited to be here! 💖 i sincerely look forward to interacting with all of you, meeting all of your muses, and having a grand ol' spooky time amongst all you other ghouls. 😈 speaking of which—i'd love to introduce you to a muse i've picked up, dusted off, and cleaned up real nice, so without further ado, meet chu garam! he's a scorpio stellium monster who was born and raised here in gaenari, and lemme tell you, he's hated every single moment of it. 💀 you can find out more below, and if you're interested in plotting with us, leave some love on this post! discord's best for me and available upon request, but dm's are cool, too. 😚

( * TW / mentions of abandonment, bullying, religious trauma, aggressive behavior, and other mature themes below. please read at your own discretion. )

as mentioned above, he was born and raised in gaenari to a family well-known in the community. his parents are chu yongwoo and park haesook (npc's). they own a diner called chu's, which has been open for decades at this point. they're very religious, highly devout, conservative catholics, and they've been the bane of garam's existence ever since he was old enough to form his own opinions. he doesn't claim them and he curses their names. it's a touchy subject. as a kid, he defied them immensely, and they viewed him as a test sent to them fro god. they thought of him as difficult; badly behaved; overly aggressive; combative. he was their first child who kicked-and-screamed on his way to church, and it got to the point where they genuinely thought he was demon-possessed. thankfully they didn't try to perform an exorcist on him, but their relationship has been fucked up for as long as he can remember. he knows they won't change. the only person he loves in his family is his older sister, gayul. he'd kill for her. no one will hurt gayul as long as he's around. he'll ensure that. garam not only pushed back against his parents and their "dated beliefs," but he also was a terror in school. he got by because he doesn't mind the learning aspect of the education system, but he often felt like he was surrounded by conformists. he's always been rather "feminine" in appearance and mannerisms, and his interests were always out of the ordinary, so his peers were quick to point out these qualities about him and were often mean, and sometimes violent. this aided in turning him into a rather aggressive and assertive creature. he had to learn to fight back and stand up for himself, and he often did so by tearing people down with vicious words. did he get punched a few times because of it? yeah, but if you ask him, he's tough, and somehow always got his revenge in the end. after graduation, he moved out of his house, became a licensed nail technician / esthetician at the local vocational school, and now works at your friendly neighborhood salon giving people their claws. 💅🏼 he also does makeup! how did he pay for school, and how does he afford his own place downtown? word on the street is, he has an arrangement with a certain "benefactor" based in daehan, but you didn't hear that from me. 🤫 he'll never admit to it either, so. beware though. if you book a pedicure with him, he will talk shit about your feet and resent you. he only gives a fuck about his nail art and his makeup artistry. if you book one of those services with him, you'll see a more fun side, but he'll also learn all your secrets. 😈 he'll keep 'em locked up... unless you cross him.

II.

garam is magnetic. when he walks into a room, you know he's there. heads will turn, chills will glissade down your back, and you have no idea whether to be excited, or scared. despite a petite stature and sweet face, his overall vibe is rather imposing.

he has eyes that gaze deeply into your soul; his manner of speaking is expressive and overloaded with passion; his moods are infectious, no matter what they are. his intensity can make it hard for him to make friends, but those who are solid enough to handle his volatility and prove their loyalty to him will get the most devoted friend.

garam is always searching for answers and hidden meanings in everything. his mind is highly analytical, probing, and achingly curious. this is how he somehow knows too much information about everyone he comes into contact with. he studies people, and their habits, and is naturally a bit suspicious of everyone.

he is self-indulgent, and sensual, and seeks pleasure in all things. he'll never say no to good sex; he'll never say no to one more drink; he'll never say no to staying up all night if he's with a loved one. he really should practice more moderation, but that's not something he's concerned with at the moment.

there's an obsessiveness about him that's both a blessing and a curse. on one hand, it helps when it comes to hobbies, crafts, and his job. this trait allows him to hone in on something until he masters it.

on the other hand, however, it can make him a rather smothering lover. he's known to orbit around his boyfriends, and it doesn't help that he can be a rather possessive, and jealous, being, as well.

like all scorpio natives, garam feels emotions deeply; oversensitive. all of his feelings are dialed up to 100% at all times. he can be gentle one moment, then aggressive in the next—moody.

moreover, he often views everything in black and white. love or hate. heaven or hell. smart or stupid. there's no in-between, no gray area. it's an extreme way to live.

if he loves you, he'll love you fiercely. he'll protect you and have your back come hell, or high water. he's not above blood pacts either. he's into shit like that.

III.

for quick reference re: plots, garam was born in 2003; he was born and raised in gaenari; he identifies as homosexual; he works as a nail technician and makeup artist at a salon in town.

close friends that he hung out with in high school. i imagine he made pals with the local outcasts. he couldn't have been the only one. my thoughts are they'd ditch class a lot, and talk about how one day they were gonna set the school ablaze together. they probably still want to deep down, and who knows? maybe they will.

some of his past bullies that he still has bad blood with. he'll make it his personal goal to dismantle these people's lives, so watch out. he makes a formidable enemy. additionally, some of his past bullies that maybe he's made friends with now. they'd've had to really make it up to him, though. he's not one to forgive and forget.

regular clients of his at the salon. he does advanced nail art and even advertises them on his instagram. he prefers a spookier, gothic style, but he's happy to accommodate basically anyone that has a vision and trusts him to make it happen, and make it his own. that said, not everyone leaves his chair happy. he resents having to do pedicures and likely has talked shit about your muse's feet to their faces.

current flings, past flings, fwbs, ex-boyfriends, anything else related to the romance topic are also highly welcome and even encouraged. he's not someone that keeps his passions hidden, and he has no issue pursuing a man that piques his interest; even if it's just for a casual night out. he'd make a terrible ex, though. beware.

people who maybe know and love his parents/brothers, and who look down on him for being as vicious to them as he is. his parents are seen as saints in the community, his older brothers are considered success stories since they're all elsewhere and killing it, and garam highly contests this and verbalizes his disdain for them. give him someone to debate.

just... give me all types of plots, please. 🥺💖

#ㅤ( 𝓖 ) INTRO /#ㅤ( 𝓖 ) HAPPY BELATED BDAY GARAM! /

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