#threads || w. dae hyun kwon

[daisyxmiller]

starter for @daehyunxkwon

location: boba dream

Yoga had left Daisy Miller feeling refreshed. She'd been attending sessions since moving to Kismet Harbor when she had free time. Whether it was before work, after work or on a day off, Daisy was certainly taking advantage of her membership. "I've been going regularly, but I hadn't expected the advance level to hurt already," Daisy teased Dae-Hyun as she opened up the door to Boba Dream. It had become a regular occurrence for the two of them to grab a smoothie or delicious treat after yoga class. "I hear they got a mango and passionfruit on the menu for spring," well, it was one of the many new ones they cycled in.

[felicityxnovak]

starter for @daehyunxkwon

location: nova conservation outing

Felicity had been tasked with joining a new local town activity. Yet, she didn't know what she wanted to do. Her love for animals prompted her to look at Nova Conservation. Bird watching wasn't something that Felicity thought she would like but the point was to try something new, something she wouldn't have tried on her own. Today's bird watching outing was on the beach. The sand wasn't warm and she still wore shoes, despite the sand sneaking in and causing discomfort. "Have you seen any yet?" Felicity took a few steps, a slight hop in her step as she fell into pace with another member, "I feel like I am not even looking in the right places." A slight pout pushed out her bottom lip.

[margaretxhawthornelevy]

Margaret nodded her head in agreement with his words. It had not been an easy journey for the blonde and she still had yet to go through with it. She were still finding excuses to put it off, though she knew she were going to have to rip the band aid off eventually. "I actually want to teach ballet." She smiled at Dae-Hyun as she admitted her dream, "It was huge in my life growing up and I still have a small studio at home in the basement," though it was private to her and Taylor, "I'd love to teach at the studio here in town." Though Margaret wondered if it would always just be a dream to her. @daehyunxkwon

END.

Dae-Hyun gave a slow nod, his gaze shifting toward her, interest piqued as she mentioned considering something new. "That's big."he commented, excited for her bold plans. "Doing something for yourself, finally stepping away from what's expected, it's not easy." Taking a sip of his coffee, he pondered the idea. "Any ideas yet, or are you still figuring it out?" @margaretxhawthornelevy

[daisyxmiller]

starter for @daehyunxkwon

location: blissful balance yoga studio

Daisy had moved to town only a few days prior to Thanksgiving and now she had been in Kismet Harbor for a week. Moving had been a challenge, stepping foot in the place where her sister had gone missing only four years ago. The memories hit her like rough waves and for a moment, Daisy wondered if she had made a mistake in moving to Kismet Harbor. She had done so to find her half-sister, though it had already not been a difficult thing as Stevie and her husband were the talk of the town after giving birth to another set of twins.

Daisy had just finished up a yoga class and was rolling up her yoga mat when she spotted someone's phone left abandoned on the floor. Almost all of the class had walked out and Daisy was quick to grab it, half-jogging after the last person, "Excuse me!" She called out, gently touching their shoulder as she caught up to them, "Sorry," an apology spilled over her lips, "is this yours?"

[elianxbrowne]

starter for @danielxkwon

location: creative haus

"Hey, boss," he grinned, holding open the door for Dae-Hyun and letting the other exit before following after him. "I was just headed to grab a bite to eat at Cedar Grill and Lounge if you're free. Girlfriend's been working at her shop all week so she's left me on my own," he chuckled, letting the door close behind him after another day at the office. "Also, neither of us are good cooks so this is probably for the best."

[elianxbrowne]

"What's done is done," Eli continued to joke with Dae-Hyun, cracking a smile at the other. "I do look a good deep dish pizza," he had to agree, "we've got some good pizza here, though." It wasn't the same, of course, but it was better than most people gave it credit for. "A discount at the inn? That's nice. Nancy is great," he couldn't help but comment, "I know her daughter, Renee, she bartends at the grill and lounge sometimes. We've got ourselves a small town vibe, even if it's not that small." @danielxkwon

"Sheesh, thanks. Can I take back the boss comment?" Dae-Hyun chuckled, honestly not minding the jest and banter. He had to give himself more time to get acquainted with the town, if anything to just figure out the style of most of the buildings, which would be beneficial to his job. He'd see if he could get someone to give him a tour. "The deep dish pizza is the best, but anything else? Not much." He walked next to the man, creating a continuous motion with his fingers like a wave, one finger by the other, just so the tremor wouldn't frustrate him. "I do, yeah. The people are nice. And I received a discount on the inn, so that's something." @elianxbrowne

[mateoxtorres]

"That's what I keep hearing," he nodded his head. In thinking of his own parents, he wondered if they had ever been this worried about him. Truthfully, he doubted it. From the way that his mother lacked in his life and his father all but ignored him, leaving Mateo to get in all sorts of trouble, worry was not on the forefront of their minds. "Nah, I don't mind. Company's nice from time to time, outside of the bar that is," he gave a lowly chuckle as he took a step back to admire their work, "plus, I think all this hard work is deserving of a beer." @danielxkwon

Dae couldn't help but to chuckle, recognising the concerns that Mateo uttered. He'd felt the same too back then. "That makes sense. I can tell you that you shouldn't have to worry but, it's only natural that you do." Dae shrugged, then let out a chuckle. "I don't mind a beer when you've the time. Don't feel like you have to. I'm happy to help." @mateoxtorres

[elianxbrowne]

"Your guess is as good as man." He shook his head, "I'm sure they are worried it will take away the hairs on their chest or something," as if coffee actually put them there in the first place. Some men simply weren't secure enough to admit to liking something that could be considered outside the norm. "Hell yeah," he was grinning as Dae-Hyun asked if he was up for the project that he just told him about. "Consider it done." There was nothing that he loved more than getting a project like this. He was passionate about the designing aspect and his mind was already whirling with ideas. "I have just the right people in mind, don't you worry." Though he knew if he was being presented with the project, Dae-Hyun had no worries in the first place. @danielxkwon

END.

"See? I told you." The tea here wasn't as great as it was in Korea, enjoying the blends there much more. It tasted more fresh, somehow. But this place had a surprisingly good range of teas. "Most men immediately turn their nose up at the mention of tea. What's the deal with that?" He scoffed, taking a sip from his coffee. "I did." He nodded, setting the cup down and moving his hand to type on his laptop. "I've been having talks with city hall for a new residential complex. 32 to 40 apartments, target group varies. From single residents to a young family of four. They want ideas, plans, blueprints, graphics." He spoke, scanning over the e-mail to see if he had missed something. He was certain whatever he hadn't said the mail would cover that he just forwarded to Eli. "I want you to create your own team and have everything presentable by the end of september. Meaning that the entire project will be on your name. You up for it?" @elianxbrowne

[solanaxortiz]

Solana spotted him, her arms tucked into her coat as she leaned casually against the wall. She hadn't meant to intrude, only coming to watch a few children from the dentist office that had begged for her to come and watch the rehearsal tonight. When he noticed her and laughed softly, she bit back the teasing urge. Instead she stepped closer to the other, "Hey, I've teared up over less and the only reason I didn't," she looked around a moment, "is that one of the toy soldiers would totally become my worst patient if he found out I cried. You know, little kids are pretty ruthless at the dentist with the right amount of courage and I'm just not ready for that kind of bullying." @daehyunxkwon

Dae-Hyun had never expected to find himself at a Ballet rehearsal. But there he was, watching young children flail about on the nutcracker. His receptionist had a niece who practiced ballet at the Graceful Moves Ballet Center and had asked if he would come and watch, as her niece was insecure about her performance. After plenty of wallowing and self pitying as he pictured having watched his own daughter, he had left outside once the rehearsal was over, saying his goodbyes before the glistening in his eyes had become too apparent. It took a steadying breath for him to notice someone standing nearby, letting out a shaky laugh. "Busted." He laughed, a tinge of self deprecation in his voice. "Nutcracker is always a soft spot." He told the small lie. @solanaxortiz

[giovannaxwallace]

"There is some wisdom," Giovanna agreed with a soft laugh. She hadn't been one to buy the unnecessary anyway. She had always been a bit of a minimalist at heart. It wasn't like her place in New York had been huge by any means. "It's the truth," she laughed, nodding her head. "Not something even I would have expected." Yet, that seemed to be the surprise of moving to a smaller place to live. "Count me in," Giovanna nodded her head once more in agreement. "Class is out for the summer, so I'm getting ready to enjoy all my free time." @danielxkwon

END.

"My mom always used to say to only get what you needed. Guess there's wisdom in there somewhere." If only she had followed her own advice, but that aside. Speaking ill of the dead was not something Dae-Hyun practiced. "There's a knitting club in town? Get out." Every day he still found himself astounded at how different this place was compared to Chicago. He was certain Chicago had knitting clubs, but official ones? Not so much. "Might as well try it, feel like joining?" He smiled, not one to pressure her, but might as well offer. "What's been going on with you lately, then?" @giovannaxwallace

[mateoxtorres]

Mateo had been sent out to a job site after an apartment complex saw some damage after a candle had managed to catch fire. He had assessed the damage, taking his time to make sure that he'd be able to tell the man what he needed to hear, rather than what he wanted to hear. Or didn't want to hear. Mateo was a man of integrity when it came to his job - caring about it and not wanting to fuck up the chance he was given by Andrew Jackson. "Insurance would do that," Mateo managed to agree with the other, having a hard time dealing with insurance companies himself when he thought most of them were in place to screw people over rather than help them. "Luckily, I don't think we're goin' to have to replace the whole wall, a couple patch jobs should do the trick." @danielxkwon

"What do we think, is it fixable or do we need to redo the entire wall?" Dae-Hyun asked, having watched the man as he had come along for an intake. He just needed a quote to send to his insurance and then everything could be set in motion, but he was still bummed about the entire ordeal. Of course, it was damaged by a candle so he didn't blame his neighbours, it wasn't like anyone held a constant atch on their candle after all, no matter how much someone pressed them on safety. "I'm sure the insurance will cover whatever it needs to be, but I can see it happen they'll stall if it's the entire wall." Would that be a bad thing, however? He was happy enough at the inn. @mateoxtorres

[margaretxhawthornelevy]

She glanced over at him, considering his words as Dae-Hyun spoke of seeing his father, at least one more time. "I get that, wanting just one more moment." While both of her parents were very much alive, Margaret dreamed of having a moment again where she felt like she connected with them again. "We do," she gave a nod of her head in agreement with his words. Margaret gave him a small smile, shaking his head, "Truly, same ole same ole with me," she lightly joked, "working for my father is the same as its always been. It's actually why no, at my age, I'm finally considering doing something for myself in terms of work." It's not like both her and Nate needed to work for her father. @daehyunxkwon

Her eye roll tugged a faint smile from him, a small break in the heaviness that had settled in his chest. There was strength in her humor, even if it was worn thin by the weight she carried. It made him wonder if she saw the same in him-- or if he was still too good at hiding it. "Don't see a therapist telling you to rush going through your emotions." He chuckled. "Guess I'd give anything to see my old man again. Even if it was just to work with him. Guess we've all got our different needs, huh?" He spoke. "I vented, you can too if you need." @margaretxhawthornelevy

[margaretxhawthornelevy]

Margaret gave a soft smile, though her eyes remained kind. She watched him for a moment, leaning back slightly in her chair. "I think we all have our own way of carrying things and it never looks the way we'd like it to." Margaret had stared in the mirror a number of times, wondering who the person staring back at her was. "I don't know if I'd have the patience for it, I just happen to know a thing or two about the weight of silence." A weight she had been carrying for most of her life. "Apparently having impatience actually works perfectly when you work for your own father." Margaret jested with a playful roll of her eyes. @daehyunxkwon

Dae-Hyun listened quietly, her voice like a quiet anchor in a storm of thoughts he often couldn't make sense of. He had heard the advice before, everyone had their shadows, their burdens to carry. But every time it hit different. The guilt, the pressure to always move forward, never seemed to stop. But maybe, just maybe, Margaret was right. Maybe it wasn’t about trying to outrun the past, but about figuring out how to carry it in a way that didn’t break him. "I don’t know if I'm handling it." he admitted quietly, an empty laugh joined alongside it. "Some days feel easier than others." His gaze drifted to his hands resting on the table, watching how the tremor was present in his right hand. Barely notable, but not for him. He was tired of how it felt. "I'll try to remember that." he finally said, offering her a small smile when he looked up. "You should've gone for a job in healthcare. Therapist never suited your fancy?" He joked, trying to move the conversation elsewhere than his grief. @margaretxhawthornelevy

[daisyxmiller]

Daisy laughed with his words. "No," her lips parted in a gasp of surprise. "You didn't," though it wasn't a question. "With how good you are now, I honestly would have never guessed that." Admittedly, she thought she was going to face-plant, but was glad that she managed to stay upright during it. "A smoothie alliance, huh?" She raised her brows at Dae-Hyun, "That does sound pretty serious, like ride or die, but fruity." She teased with softened laughter, "Okay, I'm in," she stepped up to the counter, ordering the mango-passionfruit for herself. "But, if you ever betray this alliance, just know that I will remember," she said, stepping aside so that he could order as she paid. @daehyunxkwon

Dae-Hyun chuckled, giving her a soft pat on the back. "I will admit, you handled that crow pose better than I did my first time. I face-planted." His grin widened, still remembering the embarrassment. He glanced up at the menu, pondering their options. "I'm leaning dragon fruit. But if you get mango-passionfruit, we could share both. Like a smoothie alliance. Which, mind you, is a very serious pact. Not for the faint of heart. You gotta be ready to commit." @daisyxmiller

[margaretxhawthornelevy]

Margaret shook her head slowly, her expression continuing to stay warm and understanding. "No need to apologize," she said gently to Dae-Hyun. "You don't have to carry that on your own," though Margaret was no stranger to doing just that despite the advice that left her lips to the man at the table. "It's not always about shaking off the past as much as it can be about learning to carry it with you, without letting it weigh you down." She knew that was much easier said than done. "We all have our shadows. It's how we manage them that counts and I think you're handling it better than you're giving yourself credit for." @daehyunxkwon

Dae-Hyun’s lips curled into a small smile at Margaret’s words, her understanding lightening the tension he hadn’t realized he’d been holding. He leaned back slightly, fingers tapping absently against his cup as he considered her question. “Well,” he began, a touch of hesitation in his voice, “I guess it’s just... the usual, really.” His gaze shifted away for a moment, as though gathering his thoughts. “It’s like you said—sometimes, no matter how much time passes, the past doesn’t exactly stay in the past. It has a way of creeping up, and... well, it’s hard to shake it off.” He met her gaze again, this time with a more open, vulnerable look. “But I’m managing. Just... feels like there’s always a bit of a shadow, you know?” He gave her a knowing smile, almost apologetic. “Sorry. Didn’t mean to bring the mood down.” @margaretxhawthornelevy

[daisyxmiller]

"Wow, that often, huh?" She laughed with a shake of her had, "Nice to meet you, Dae-Hyun," though he offered her an alternative with Daniel, she appreciated being able to learn his birth name in the moment. "I'm ready," she told the other, moving towards the door, "I am notorious for dropping my phone but they at least make cases and screen protectors for that," Daisy admitted with a laugh, "but forgetfulness can be hard, unless you have one of those Tiles or whatever Apple makes," she kept talking, "but then I think you'd have to remember to check it, right?" @daehyunxkwon

“I’m sure she will. At this point I’m surprised she didn’t need to buy a new one in the last year.” Dae-Hyun chuckled, nodding at her introducing herself. “I’m Dae-Hyun. But feel free to call me Daniel.” He spoke his usual introduction, knowing that not everyone could remember his birth name. “Whenever you��re ready we can go. She lives close by.” @daisyxmiller