[ Soundless or not, Rock has some self-preservation instinct, and when the wolf inside him senses someone near, he's quick to press his back to the tree he was slumped against when he passed out.
It's a shame. The beauty of the forest is obviously lost on him right now, because he's clearly disoriented and in pain. ] Where's... here? [ he asks, looking around quickly, possibly for an escape route.
Not that, again, he really looks like he can move very quickly in any direction, not in the state he's in. Speaking of, it's going to occur to him in a second or two that he left his clothes behind wherever it was he last transformed, which is a groan-worthy moment that's going to have to wait until he can further assess this person who's stumbled on him.
Or more like, he accidentally put himself in this person's path. ]
[ It's a good thing that Hyunki barely registers the fact that the boy is naked, it's entirely too normal for him. He does, however, register the unusual smell that wafts off of the boy. ]
The Fae forest. Do you not know?
[ Hyunki tilts his head, slightly confused. So the boy really is lost, then, and didn't actively seek the forest, which is surprising. It takes a lot of effort to find the pocket dimension at the best of times. ]
How did you end up here? What portal did you go through?
[ Excuse the curious Fae. It's just that Hyunki's not often met someone who's not like him.
He does pick up on the questions, though, as he stands to his full height - which isn't much. He's wearing clothing obviously made out of plant fibers. ]
Yes, Fae. People like me. Spirits of the Forest. Some of us have wings. Would you like some clothes? You look uncomfortable.
[ Hyunki assesses his new acquaintance - Rock, with an observant, piercing look. ]
I'm Hyunki. Where, exactly, do you want to get back to?
Just... running, [ Rock says, and it sounds lame to his ears, but he's not sure how much he wants to explain. It looks like he's trying to decide, but in the end either gives up or gets distracted by Hyunki himself.
He looks up at the other man when he stands, giving him a once-over.
There is definitely something unfamiliar about his scent, but this whole place smells different than he's used to. He definitely cocks his head in either confusion or curiosity or both at the comment about wings. The whole thing is throwing him off a little.
The offer of clothes, that too. He goes a little red and sort of curls in on himself again for modesty. ] Clothes would be good. Mine- I left them.
I've never met anyone who was a fae. I didn't know you existed. So, it's nice to meet you. Hyunki. I think I just want to get back home. [ But what does that entail for him? ]
[ Hyunki continues considering Rock for a while longer, before he clicks his tongue. ] Okay. Don't move.
[ Turning around, Hyunki presses his palm to the nearest tree, eyes fluttering closed. They discuss for a moment and then Hyunki nods, jumping up unnaturally high to grab the lowest tree branch and hoisting himself up into the foliage, disappearing from view.
He's not very long, just a quick trek back to his place to gather some clothes, and back. He could work on some while sitting with Rock, but that'd take a while - this is not his area of expertise. Better to get him stuff already made.
He reappears a few minutes later, handing Rock a shirt, pants, and slippers. They're all made of fiber, but soft. Delicate. ]
Here.
[ He doesn't look too amused when Rock speaks again. ]
I can't help you get back home if you don't tell me what home is, Rock. This Forest is connected to a lot of worlds.
[ Rock waits obediently when told not to move. After all, what else is he going to do? He doesn't know how he got here, so running off again seems a little stupid.
Besides, the whole clothing issue.
That sure is a thing. He'd be more embarrassed if he weren't worried about bigger things. Not that he's not embarrassed. He is. He's just... well, not hiding it. He's not good at that. He's just ignoring it, that's it.
Regardless, he's very grateful when Hyunki returns with clothing in hand. He bows his head and says his thanks as he accepts the various items, pulling them on carefully. They're definitely not like the jeans and t-shirt he left somewhere in the forest.
The other forest.
Hyunki's words cause him to go red again. ] Sorry. I guess I don't know how to answer that. I only know one world. What can I tell you to help you know which one it is?
Obviously, you're not human, but is your world just people like you? That'd also help. What kind of world is it, you know. How do you live. That kind of stuff.
[ It's hard to explain for him too. He's never left the Forest, all he knows is where the different portals are, and stuff he's read about, stuff he's found, collected like secret treasures, and whatever the trees want to tell him. ]
Earth? Um, the United States? [ Rock looks sort of lost. He wants to help, of course. Of course he does. It'd be pretty silly to reject Hyunki's assistance, especially when he was already generous enough to give him some clothes.
He's very grateful for that, too. It's much easier to think and talk to someone when you're not as vulnerable as... well, it's easier to be naked when he's a wolf. Let's put it that way.
Lots of things are easier that way, actually. Communicating as a human is not Rock's forte. But he tries. ] There's humans and people like me and... others too.
Oh! [ Hyunki lights up at the name, his skin looking even greener in the rising sun. ] I know Earth! I can get you back there.
[ There's definite trepidation when he says the words. Because he's been working on his plan for a long, long time, and he can barely believe he might catch such a break that allows him to put it in motion much earlier than previously planned.
He claps, nodding. ]
Yes, indeed, I know it. I can get you there. But only if... you take me with you. That's my condition.
[ Rock can't help but look relieved when Hyunki expresses familiarity with Earth. That's probably motivated by a couple of things, including the fact that it's just somehow very nice to hear that someone else in this conversation at least knows that where he came from is a real place.
Given what happened, Rock's feeling slightly shaken, though he's doing his best to hide it.
And it's harder to focus on that when Hyunki makes his proposition. ] You want to come with me?
[ It looks like he thinks about that for a second or two. ] Yeah, I don't see why not. [ Who is he to stop Hyunki? He wants to be nosy and ask why that's even a condition, but... they just met. Might be rude to pry. ]
[ At Rock's agreement, Hyunki grins brighter, looking very pleased. And he is, indeed, because leaving with someone else will make his own traces harder to follow, and if he plays his cards right, he can confuse his family for a long while.
Long enough for him to disappear entirely on Earth. Yes. ]
Excellent. Perfect. Yes, I want to come with you. I can explain later. The trees have ears, here.
[ They do on Earth, too, but with much harder ways to communicate back to the Motherland in case they want to rat Hyunki out.
He gestures at Rock to get moving. ] Come on now, we don't have all day! It's a long walk.
[ Something about this reaction hints to Rock that this is more of an escape than a casual trip, which makes him want to ask what's up even more.
And it also makes him more determined not to ask. Particularly when Hyunki says he'll explain later. Rock just nods. He takes Hyunki at his word on that one, because even if he didn't, he just told himself not to pry.
Right? Right. ]
Okay. Then I guess we're going back to Earth together? [ This sounds good, actually.
It kinda seems like he'll be helping Hyunki, who already helped him, and he'll get to go home. That's a lot of birds with one stone. ]
Coming, [ he says, climbing quickly to his feet. He's had enough time to gather his wits, so he's not as disoriented as before. Just the normal amount from landing very suddenly in a place that looks and smells nothing like the place he thought he ought to be. So he probably still looks kind of discombobulated, truthfully. ] This place is... [ Something. Something else. ]
[ Excuse Hyunki if he forgets about telling Rock why he has to get away. He tends to get distracted easily, after all, and when given a whole new world to explore...
Well. He'll see what happens. ]
Yes. Let's.
[ Hyunki is already back on his little-fae-person-in-charge routine. He often has to keep it in check when around his family, in case he gets boxed around the ears for his attitude, but he feels like for now, he can be a little bossy. Rock seems to need someone to lead him.
Hyunki raises an eyebrow as they start walking. ] It's what? Magic? Ethereal? Impressive?
[ Well, Rock could hardly blame him, right? After all, he's pretty overwhelmed by the new world he found himself in. He'll probably try to remind Hyunki at some point, but not right away.
He can be patient. Really! ]
Thank you. For taking me back.
[ A bit brief, but Rock's a straightforward guy, really. He gets to the point as quickly as he can. And maybe he likes getting bossed around a little. Maybe. He's a lone wolf. It's kind of awkward, not having an alpha around to tell him what to do.
Because he is most definitely not an alpha wolf. ]
It's different. I wouldn't know where to start to describe it.
[ Without stopping, Hyunki nods, the gears in his head turning and whirring wildly. He's going to get out. He's going to get out! ]
You're welcome.
[ Hyunki is just as blunt and straightforward, so it all works out. He doesn't spend much time running around what he usually wants to say, because who has that kind of time?
He could be an alpha wolf and still like to be bossed around. He can be whoever he wants to be. ]
I've never been to Earth. It'll be interesting. You're a shapeshifter, right? Do they accept your kind, over there?
[ Rock's just preoccupied enough that it's probably not totally evident to him the degree to which the gears are turning. But he does sort of sense an energy off Hyunki.
He just doesn't understand it. Yet. ] I know I'm doing you a favor, or something like it, but I really hope this isn't too much trouble for you either way.
[ Just saying.
And yes, it's true, he could be someone who liked getting told what to do and also be an alpha, but as it is, he's really just the former. Alpha of a pack of one.
That's sad. ]
I'm a wolf, yeah. "Accept" is an interesting word. Most people don't know about us.
Even if I wasn't following you, it wouldn't be. This is my home, I know it like the back of my own hand. It's not big deal.
[ However, it was true that most things didn't come for free when it came to fairies, pixies, and forest sprites. You had to be careful with them. If Hyunki does say so himself, he thinks Rock has gotten lucky meeting him, and not one of his brothers. ]
Okay, [ Rock says, but slowly. He's still a little concerned, but he's a little concerned pretty much all the time, which is something Hyunki might pick up on at some point.
He's very alert now that the initial shock of his situation has passed. And on that note, he's accepted it all very easily, too. ]
Is it hard to hide them? [ he asks, looking over at Hyunki while they walk. ]
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Date: 2019-10-21 11:03 am (UTC)It's a shame. The beauty of the forest is obviously lost on him right now, because he's clearly disoriented and in pain. ] Where's... here? [ he asks, looking around quickly, possibly for an escape route.
Not that, again, he really looks like he can move very quickly in any direction, not in the state he's in. Speaking of, it's going to occur to him in a second or two that he left his clothes behind wherever it was he last transformed, which is a groan-worthy moment that's going to have to wait until he can further assess this person who's stumbled on him.
Or more like, he accidentally put himself in this person's path. ]
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Date: 2019-10-21 11:19 am (UTC)The Fae forest. Do you not know?
[ Hyunki tilts his head, slightly confused. So the boy really is lost, then, and didn't actively seek the forest, which is surprising. It takes a lot of effort to find the pocket dimension at the best of times. ]
How did you end up here? What portal did you go through?
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Date: 2019-10-21 04:39 pm (UTC)Fae? [ His brow scrunches up. ] Portal?
I don't know. I was running... I must've passed out. [ He leaves out the part where he was an enormous wolf when that happened. ] How do I get back?
[ Not that he can pop out in the place he left without clothes, but he'll figure that out later. ]
... I'm Rock. By the way. [ Seems polite to introduce himself, maybe? ]
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Date: 2019-10-22 12:06 pm (UTC)[ Excuse the curious Fae. It's just that Hyunki's not often met someone who's not like him.
He does pick up on the questions, though, as he stands to his full height - which isn't much. He's wearing clothing obviously made out of plant fibers. ]
Yes, Fae. People like me. Spirits of the Forest. Some of us have wings. Would you like some clothes? You look uncomfortable.
[ Hyunki assesses his new acquaintance - Rock, with an observant, piercing look. ]
I'm Hyunki. Where, exactly, do you want to get back to?
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Date: 2019-10-22 01:51 pm (UTC)He looks up at the other man when he stands, giving him a once-over.
There is definitely something unfamiliar about his scent, but this whole place smells different than he's used to. He definitely cocks his head in either confusion or curiosity or both at the comment about wings. The whole thing is throwing him off a little.
The offer of clothes, that too. He goes a little red and sort of curls in on himself again for modesty. ] Clothes would be good. Mine- I left them.
I've never met anyone who was a fae. I didn't know you existed. So, it's nice to meet you. Hyunki. I think I just want to get back home. [ But what does that entail for him? ]
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Date: 2019-10-22 02:30 pm (UTC)[ Hyunki continues considering Rock for a while longer, before he clicks his tongue. ] Okay. Don't move.
[ Turning around, Hyunki presses his palm to the nearest tree, eyes fluttering closed. They discuss for a moment and then Hyunki nods, jumping up unnaturally high to grab the lowest tree branch and hoisting himself up into the foliage, disappearing from view.
He's not very long, just a quick trek back to his place to gather some clothes, and back. He could work on some while sitting with Rock, but that'd take a while - this is not his area of expertise. Better to get him stuff already made.
He reappears a few minutes later, handing Rock a shirt, pants, and slippers. They're all made of fiber, but soft. Delicate. ]
Here.
[ He doesn't look too amused when Rock speaks again. ]
I can't help you get back home if you don't tell me what home is, Rock. This Forest is connected to a lot of worlds.
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Date: 2019-10-22 04:46 pm (UTC)Besides, the whole clothing issue.
That sure is a thing. He'd be more embarrassed if he weren't worried about bigger things. Not that he's not embarrassed. He is. He's just... well, not hiding it. He's not good at that. He's just ignoring it, that's it.
Regardless, he's very grateful when Hyunki returns with clothing in hand. He bows his head and says his thanks as he accepts the various items, pulling them on carefully. They're definitely not like the jeans and t-shirt he left somewhere in the forest.
The other forest.
Hyunki's words cause him to go red again. ] Sorry. I guess I don't know how to answer that. I only know one world. What can I tell you to help you know which one it is?
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Date: 2019-10-24 09:12 am (UTC)[ That'd be a good start. ]
Obviously, you're not human, but is your world just people like you? That'd also help. What kind of world is it, you know. How do you live. That kind of stuff.
[ It's hard to explain for him too. He's never left the Forest, all he knows is where the different portals are, and stuff he's read about, stuff he's found, collected like secret treasures, and whatever the trees want to tell him. ]
I'll help you if I can. But I have a condition.
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Date: 2019-10-25 02:21 am (UTC)He's very grateful for that, too. It's much easier to think and talk to someone when you're not as vulnerable as... well, it's easier to be naked when he's a wolf. Let's put it that way.
Lots of things are easier that way, actually. Communicating as a human is not Rock's forte. But he tries. ] There's humans and people like me and... others too.
[ Rock pauses, then cocks his head to the side. ]
What's your condition?
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Date: 2019-10-29 10:45 am (UTC)[ There's definite trepidation when he says the words. Because he's been working on his plan for a long, long time, and he can barely believe he might catch such a break that allows him to put it in motion much earlier than previously planned.
He claps, nodding. ]
Yes, indeed, I know it. I can get you there. But only if... you take me with you. That's my condition.
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Date: 2019-11-08 05:50 pm (UTC)Given what happened, Rock's feeling slightly shaken, though he's doing his best to hide it.
And it's harder to focus on that when Hyunki makes his proposition. ] You want to come with me?
[ It looks like he thinks about that for a second or two. ] Yeah, I don't see why not. [ Who is he to stop Hyunki? He wants to be nosy and ask why that's even a condition, but... they just met. Might be rude to pry. ]
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Date: 2019-11-11 12:05 pm (UTC)Long enough for him to disappear entirely on Earth. Yes. ]
Excellent. Perfect. Yes, I want to come with you. I can explain later. The trees have ears, here.
[ They do on Earth, too, but with much harder ways to communicate back to the Motherland in case they want to rat Hyunki out.
He gestures at Rock to get moving. ] Come on now, we don't have all day! It's a long walk.
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Date: 2019-11-12 03:14 pm (UTC)And it also makes him more determined not to ask. Particularly when Hyunki says he'll explain later. Rock just nods. He takes Hyunki at his word on that one, because even if he didn't, he just told himself not to pry.
Right? Right. ]
Okay. Then I guess we're going back to Earth together? [ This sounds good, actually.
It kinda seems like he'll be helping Hyunki, who already helped him, and he'll get to go home. That's a lot of birds with one stone. ]
Coming, [ he says, climbing quickly to his feet. He's had enough time to gather his wits, so he's not as disoriented as before. Just the normal amount from landing very suddenly in a place that looks and smells nothing like the place he thought he ought to be. So he probably still looks kind of discombobulated, truthfully. ] This place is... [ Something. Something else. ]
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Date: 2019-11-13 03:58 pm (UTC)Well. He'll see what happens. ]
Yes. Let's.
[ Hyunki is already back on his little-fae-person-in-charge routine. He often has to keep it in check when around his family, in case he gets boxed around the ears for his attitude, but he feels like for now, he can be a little bossy. Rock seems to need someone to lead him.
Hyunki raises an eyebrow as they start walking. ] It's what? Magic? Ethereal? Impressive?
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Date: 2019-11-15 02:50 am (UTC)He can be patient. Really! ]
Thank you. For taking me back.
[ A bit brief, but Rock's a straightforward guy, really. He gets to the point as quickly as he can. And maybe he likes getting bossed around a little. Maybe. He's a lone wolf. It's kind of awkward, not having an alpha around to tell him what to do.
Because he is most definitely not an alpha wolf. ]
It's different. I wouldn't know where to start to describe it.
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Date: 2019-11-15 01:40 pm (UTC)You're welcome.
[ Hyunki is just as blunt and straightforward, so it all works out. He doesn't spend much time running around what he usually wants to say, because who has that kind of time?
He could be an alpha wolf and still like to be bossed around. He can be whoever he wants to be. ]
I've never been to Earth. It'll be interesting. You're a shapeshifter, right? Do they accept your kind, over there?
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Date: 2019-11-17 01:45 am (UTC)He just doesn't understand it. Yet. ] I know I'm doing you a favor, or something like it, but I really hope this isn't too much trouble for you either way.
[ Just saying.
And yes, it's true, he could be someone who liked getting told what to do and also be an alpha, but as it is, he's really just the former. Alpha of a pack of one.
That's sad. ]
I'm a wolf, yeah. "Accept" is an interesting word. Most people don't know about us.
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Date: 2019-11-25 11:28 am (UTC)[ However, it was true that most things didn't come for free when it came to fairies, pixies, and forest sprites. You had to be careful with them. If Hyunki does say so himself, he thinks Rock has gotten lucky meeting him, and not one of his brothers. ]
Oh. So I should keep my powers hidden?
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Date: 2019-12-03 06:03 pm (UTC)He's very alert now that the initial shock of his situation has passed. And on that note, he's accepted it all very easily, too. ]
Is it hard to hide them? [ he asks, looking over at Hyunki while they walk. ]