While Jin could appreciate that Moon-ssi was trying to be nice, he didn’t for a moment believe that the young yangban was telling the truth. It was that bad… and they both knew it. He accepted the talisman back gracefully however— resisting every urge to crumple the thing. In the end, his pouting got him what he wanted, even if he couldn’t keep up the charade for long.
Moon-ssi’s offer was so hesitant and sweet that Jin broke into a grin, muffling a small laugh. He didn’t know why the other was trying to be so gentle with him; he really, really was terrible at writing. But that closed lip smile and unnatural tension in his shoulders was what did it.
Jin sat up and nodded. “Ne, gamsahabnida,” he agreed quietly. “I know I could use it. And you don’t have to pretend,” he added, wryly. “We both know it’s true.” He pursed his lips together and moved the terrible talisman to the side by the corner as if he was discarding something smelly. Then, smoothing down a new, bright white piece of paper, Jin stared at the empty page. He was sure he could do it with a bit of help. At least enough to get through this assignment.
Moon-ssi’s offer was so hesitant and sweet that Jin broke into a grin, muffling a small laugh. He didn’t know why the other was trying to be so gentle with him; he really, really was terrible at writing. But that closed lip smile and unnatural tension in his shoulders was what did it.
Jin sat up and nodded. “Ne, gamsahabnida,” he agreed quietly. “I know I could use it. And you don’t have to pretend,” he added, wryly. “We both know it’s true.” He pursed his lips together and moved the terrible talisman to the side by the corner as if he was discarding something smelly. Then, smoothing down a new, bright white piece of paper, Jin stared at the empty page. He was sure he could do it with a bit of help. At least enough to get through this assignment.
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* Jin takes potions and enchantments at times to give his voice a persuasive quality.
His performances, or even a simple conversation, can sometimes suggest thoughts
and ideas to his audiences.