[ Aren't you his friend, Yoo Joonghyuk?? Same for Sooyoung?? The gang is back together, he can be a loner in peace now. Anyway, he's already opening his mouth to mumble back that Joonghyuk isn't his mom (even if he's right in this case), when he notices the neatly arranged rolled omelettes. ]
Oh...
[ Dokja swallows, forgetting about the dog food for a moment. Biyoo makes him remember by circling his legs at fast speed, so nothing is lost. ]
Can we eat in silence?
[ If Sooyoung doesn't get here in time, there will be more food for him. Them. ]
[ It takes a couple of ferries, but he moves the soup, rolled omelettes, and fish to the dining table. He can be free, which means he starts untying his apron. ]
You didn't want to talk about whatever you're reading?
[ It doesn't matter to Joonghyuk because he's usually quiet, but he's used to the other two yapping up a storm. Especially when they're in the same room. ]
[ With Biyoo's bowl filled with a fresh portion of dog food, Dokja can wash his hands and sit by the table. Before doing that, he peeks in the direction of Sooyoung's room, wondering what's keeping her away from the kitchen. ]
We could enjoy a quiet breakfast once in a while... [ Listen, every cell in his body wants to yap about the story he's reading, but Joonghyuk's food is heavenly and worth the sacrifice. ] I wonder what's going on. Maybe she's sick...?
[ Despite suggesting eating in silence, he still keeps talking... ]
[ Their background music is little chomps from a little dog, crunchy on tiny kibble. He takes a sip of his black coffee as his eyes follow Dokja's gaze with a flutter. There lies the writer's room and he dreads the state it might be in. ]
She likely stayed up late.
[ Despite his scolding... But it's been a while since he told her to go to bed. He has given up and decided she can just ruin her life. ]
[ Dokja isn't risking being told by Joonghyuk not to talk with his mouth full, so he simply nods. A full mouth might still be an understatement, considering how round Dokja's cheeks are, stuffed with delicious food. He's long past the point of pretending that Joonghyuk's food isn't that good. Hopefully, there are no tomatoes in here—if there are, Dokja remains blissfully unaware. ]
Maybe I'll go check on her...?
[ His initial plan involved hoarding the food to himself, but now he feels a little bad. Just a little. ]
[ Dokja will have to figure if there are tomatoes anywhere, but doesnt seem so. Joonghyuk is also eating, politely speaking only after he finished his bite... He isn't squirreling food into his cheeks like he's preparing for winter and does think Dokja looks ridiculous, but there's a swell of pride. It's expected, but still flattering to see people enjoy his food.
Seems this round of chewing doesn't end with any words, just a look like he doesn't think it's worth it, but he isn't going to stop Dokja from checking. Suit yourself, do what you want.
He himself isn't worried (he will pack up her portion to put in the fridge). ]
You would be wasting your time, but do it after you finish eating.
[ If she's unconscious, theres not much they can do. ]
[ While he's munching, Dokja has a passing thought about how much food Joonghyuk's cheeks could fit. They're a set of really nice-looking cheeks, almost as if they were chiseled from marble by an insanely talented sculptor. Perhaps that kind of thought should fluster him in some way, but he doesn't see anything strange about watching Joonghyuk's slightly unfair beauty from across the table. ]
It can't be that bad… she's the most well-adjusted among the three of us.
[ If Sooyoung were here, Dokja wouldn't say it under any circumstances, but it's fine with just him and Joonghyuk. It's not as if she has much competition in the first place, in his opinion. ]
[ Why are you thinking about so specific like his cheeks being stuffed... He has grown used to Dokja staring at him sometimes, finding that the man often times stares at anything and get lost in his thoughts.
His cheeks are stuffed with food while a scowl forms so fierce to what Dokja says. One moment so he doesn't speak with his mouth full. ]
You think she is the most well-adjusted? With her lifestyle?
[ Joonghyuk is almost offended, considering both of them are salarymen. While he would say that Dokja lives a chaotic life, Joonghyuk strove to have a balanced one so that he can be a good role model for Mia. ]
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Oh...
[ Dokja swallows, forgetting about the dog food for a moment. Biyoo makes him remember by circling his legs at fast speed, so nothing is lost. ]
Can we eat in silence?
[ If Sooyoung doesn't get here in time, there will be more food for him. Them. ]
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You didn't want to talk about whatever you're reading?
[ It doesn't matter to Joonghyuk because he's usually quiet, but he's used to the other two yapping up a storm. Especially when they're in the same room. ]
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We could enjoy a quiet breakfast once in a while... [ Listen, every cell in his body wants to yap about the story he's reading, but Joonghyuk's food is heavenly and worth the sacrifice. ] I wonder what's going on. Maybe she's sick...?
[ Despite suggesting eating in silence, he still keeps talking... ]
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She likely stayed up late.
[ Despite his scolding... But it's been a while since he told her to go to bed. He has given up and decided she can just ruin her life. ]
If she's sick, it's because of that, too.
[ Nags. ]
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Maybe I'll go check on her...?
[ His initial plan involved hoarding the food to himself, but now he feels a little bad. Just a little. ]
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Seems this round of chewing doesn't end with any words, just a look like he doesn't think it's worth it, but he isn't going to stop Dokja from checking. Suit yourself, do what you want.
He himself isn't worried (he will pack up her portion to put in the fridge). ]
You would be wasting your time, but do it after you finish eating.
[ If she's unconscious, theres not much they can do. ]
It might look like a crime scene in there.
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It can't be that bad… she's the most well-adjusted among the three of us.
[ If Sooyoung were here, Dokja wouldn't say it under any circumstances, but it's fine with just him and Joonghyuk. It's not as if she has much competition in the first place, in his opinion. ]
Don't tell her that.
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His cheeks are stuffed with food while a scowl forms so fierce to what Dokja says. One moment so he doesn't speak with his mouth full. ]
You think she is the most well-adjusted? With her lifestyle?
[ Joonghyuk is almost offended, considering both of them are salarymen. While he would say that Dokja lives a chaotic life, Joonghyuk strove to have a balanced one so that he can be a good role model for Mia. ]