[ !!!! wow he really hopes to clear that idea up with you through this because, honestly, Sage had no idea that you thought he would kick you out like, ever until Minsu told him. and he kinda feels like an ass because of it.]
if you want, that works perfectly. i will leave the door open for you, okay?
[ he shows up not long after, knocking on the door frame to announce himself even if sage expects him and left the door open as he said he would. he's nervous, but not showing it. ]
[ Sage has set up the kettle and two mugs on one of the many tables in his room, there was an advantage to having the master bedroom of course. it also means that when Junso knocks, Sage has removed the pile of scrolls and books from the two reading chairs in the corner so that they can be used as chairs.
what a concept.
the witch turns and smiles, something small but real, at the human as he knocks and motions for him to come in.]
Water is boiling, you like a sweeter tea or a spicier tea?
[ the smile is genuine in return. junsu might have feelings for minsu, and he might have feared sage would find out and send him away or hate him for it, but he's never thought there was anything wrong with sage. he's never outright disliked him.
he just feels guilty and awful. sometimes he wants more time with minsu and it feels greedy and selfish.
he takes a seat at one of the chairs, but then bounces back up. ]
[ he moves towards the tins on the tabletop, all looking brass or gold, before setting up the mugs. he spoons the tea into the mugs and waves Junsu off when he asks.]
Not with this no but-- if you want to take a look at those pieces of silver over there, let me know which ones you like best. I have some ideas for spell rings and some more piercings if you are interested?
[ he doesn't want to force anything on him but-- well Sage also wants everyone to be protected in this house.
the kettle goes off and Sage snaps his attention back to the tea, humming a little as he pours the water and adds the leaves. ]
[ junsu stares down at what sage laid out, sits back on the chair to touch lightly with the tip of a finger. he doesn't really feel worthy of sage's protection. he's pretty sure sage could sell this at an exorbitant price to the right people, too.
the allure of having protection charms on him is really, really strong. ]
Mmhmmm. [ that makes something in his gut twist; a reminder that Junsu thought that Sage would kick him out. that he thinks that Sage doesn't like him, that--
ow.
his attention is back on the tea when he feels water against his fingers, hissing a small curse because he stopped paying attention a second too long. at least it was his tea that he spilt, and not much either. just a bit too vigorous with the stirring. the witch sighs and puts the spoon away, picking up the mugs and moving over to the table, setting the one mug for Junsu down near his chair. then, the witch all but curls up in his own, folding over himself, fingers wrapped around his mug.]
Protection. Strength if you wanted them. [ a pause, breathe in. breathe out. ] I spoke to Minsu and-- well I owe you an apology.
[ sage is being nice. really nice. the paranoia returns when he sits down and speaks of an apology. maybe he's just going to nicely tell him to pack his bags. maybe he'll be sorry and apologize but tell him he has to go.
he wraps a hand around the mug of tea, too hot to hold but doing so anyway.
sage must know, too. if he spoke to minsu about him, he must know junsu's human. maybe that's why he's apologizing for sending him back out there.
[ and this is why they need to talk wow. Sage pulls his gaze from his tea to look at Junsu so that he can see how much he means what he is saying.]
For making you think that you didn't have a permanent spot here. For making you think that you being accepted here was somehow conditional on you being something else.
[ he never wants anyone to feel that way, ever.]
I know that you haven't told many people that you're human but, I will personally hex anyone that is a dick about it okay? I know we aren't really close but-- well Minsu loves you so that means you have to be a great person. [ a small laugh. ] And I'm also sorry if I made you think that I don't like you. I just-- I'm not the best with people in general.
this is so far from what he expected. he wants to cry. sage feels bad for... doing nothing wrong, essentially, because he never did anything that made junsu believe he would do this. he just feared it would, because he's always been afraid, and when good things come his way it's his nature to think of all the ways it'll be taken from him. ]
Sage... It wasn't all you, you know. [ he wants to be clear about that. ] I just get... paranoid, and afraid. I have more experience with magical people thinking humans are nothing to them than caring about them.
[ so it's easy to assume that's what everyone will think. he's heard it, even, from some of them here directly.
sage is showing how kind and good he is. it's amazing, because it makes junsu feel a little relieved. but it also makes him feel guiltier. ]
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sure! that sounds really nice
should i come by your room?
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if you want, that works perfectly. i will leave the door open for you, okay?
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[ he shows up not long after, knocking on the door frame to announce himself even if sage expects him and left the door open as he said he would. he's nervous, but not showing it. ]
Hey.
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what a concept.
the witch turns and smiles, something small but real, at the human as he knocks and motions for him to come in.]
Water is boiling, you like a sweeter tea or a spicier tea?
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[ the smile is genuine in return. junsu might have feelings for minsu, and he might have feared sage would find out and send him away or hate him for it, but he's never thought there was anything wrong with sage. he's never outright disliked him.
he just feels guilty and awful. sometimes he wants more time with minsu and it feels greedy and selfish.
he takes a seat at one of the chairs, but then bounces back up. ]
Can I help you somehow?
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[ he moves towards the tins on the tabletop, all looking brass or gold, before setting up the mugs. he spoons the tea into the mugs and waves Junsu off when he asks.]
Not with this no but-- if you want to take a look at those pieces of silver over there, let me know which ones you like best. I have some ideas for spell rings and some more piercings if you are interested?
[ he doesn't want to force anything on him but-- well Sage also wants everyone to be protected in this house.
the kettle goes off and Sage snaps his attention back to the tea, humming a little as he pours the water and adds the leaves. ]
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[ junsu stares down at what sage laid out, sits back on the chair to touch lightly with the tip of a finger. he doesn't really feel worthy of sage's protection. he's pretty sure sage could sell this at an exorbitant price to the right people, too.
the allure of having protection charms on him is really, really strong. ]
What kind of spells?
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ow.
his attention is back on the tea when he feels water against his fingers, hissing a small curse because he stopped paying attention a second too long. at least it was his tea that he spilt, and not much either. just a bit too vigorous with the stirring. the witch sighs and puts the spoon away, picking up the mugs and moving over to the table, setting the one mug for Junsu down near his chair. then, the witch all but curls up in his own, folding over himself, fingers wrapped around his mug.]
Protection. Strength if you wanted them. [ a pause, breathe in. breathe out. ] I spoke to Minsu and-- well I owe you an apology.
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he wraps a hand around the mug of tea, too hot to hold but doing so anyway.
sage must know, too. if he spoke to minsu about him, he must know junsu's human. maybe that's why he's apologizing for sending him back out there.
junsu swallows hard. ]
What for?
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For making you think that you didn't have a permanent spot here. For making you think that you being accepted here was somehow conditional on you being something else.
[ he never wants anyone to feel that way, ever.]
I know that you haven't told many people that you're human but, I will personally hex anyone that is a dick about it okay? I know we aren't really close but-- well Minsu loves you so that means you have to be a great person. [ a small laugh. ] And I'm also sorry if I made you think that I don't like you. I just-- I'm not the best with people in general.
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this is so far from what he expected. he wants to cry. sage feels bad for... doing nothing wrong, essentially, because he never did anything that made junsu believe he would do this. he just feared it would, because he's always been afraid, and when good things come his way it's his nature to think of all the ways it'll be taken from him. ]
Sage... It wasn't all you, you know. [ he wants to be clear about that. ] I just get... paranoid, and afraid. I have more experience with magical people thinking humans are nothing to them than caring about them.
[ so it's easy to assume that's what everyone will think. he's heard it, even, from some of them here directly.
sage is showing how kind and good he is. it's amazing, because it makes junsu feel a little relieved. but it also makes him feel guiltier. ]