Drabble 01/04/2022

Drabble 01/04/2022

My Four Random Words:

suppress

long

able

lecture

Go back to college they said. You can do it they said. What they didn't say was even though you have matured and have experience now, is that lectures were still just as tiring.

EVEN MORE SO IN FACT.

How long have you been wanting to yawn but know it would be complete obvious if you did so? How much did you have to suppress the urge to just lay your head down because honestly, you are a working adult and these shifts are starting to truly wear you down.

This has to be inhumane!

"This is important history here," the gentleman up front stated before he fixes his glasses. "It is constantly being mistold. Everyone has accepted one way - one version of this story. And it is the version with the 'Happily Ever After' ending. And it just truly isn't correct. How can we learn how to counter? How is Belle alive to this day? What do you mean you don't know what I am talking about? If you have watched Beauty and the Beast by Disney, you think you know the tale.

But you are completely misinformed."

You sat up again. Truly, how people don't know the truth and assume that the happy story is the correct story. How are they able to just... function? They must be confused when they talk to someone who's ancestors are some of the real house servants who lived with 'the Beast'.

And you hear this lecture time and time again. Yet there is always that person who speaks up, tries to correct, and then is flattened when the professor has to show how they are wrong and in so many ways.

And he always does it with that sigh.

Fairy tales really happened, but not quite like everyone expected. Some of the story tellers edited slightly to suit what they wanted, but for the most part, a lot of it contained crucial information.

But only more recently have people realized the truth and accepted it. Only more recently has the 'Fairy Tale' World allowed the rest of the world to actually see them, learn about them, and show them the truths behind EVERYTHING.

You think people would eat this information up. But no, they are so set in their happily ever after for everything that it has taken nearly shaking sense into the 'normal world' for some of it to get into their thick skulls.

And this is why it is boring. Once he starts getting to the real stuff - able to get past this beginner phase with basic information, that's when it gets good.

It just takes far to long to GET THERE.

Drabble 02/08/2022

She put her ear to the door, trying to overhear what was going on. Normally she wasn't one to eavesdrop but there was something weird here and she needed to know if she was safe or if an escape plan was needed.

Because this was clearly not what she originally signed up for when she was asked to attend to this estate's library.

"... can't hide it for much longer," the female stated.

She thought for a moment. There weren't too many females here, was it the young woman Mulan. She remembered that conversation because she had grown up watching that movie and hearing that tale -

But that was a thought for a different day.

"Then what do you suggest," an exasperated adult male asked. "She is important to all of it working. Without her, we fail and we will never get the truth out. And that means LIVES Mulan."

First - confirmed female voice. Second - what?

"I know," Mulan replied, tried to keep quiet. "But I am also terrified. What if it doesn't work - should we not let her know?"

"You want to risk the life of the others," the male said. There was shuffling and a possible sniffle. "They all deserve their truth and freedom."

Another pause. "Okay, we keep as we are, and pray she truly is the one we have been waiting for. For everyone."

That was enough. She needed to back away. She was not in danger but not needed. But she felt a drop in her stomach. Because there was no way that she was the one they wanted or were waiting for. Couldn't be. She didn't want to let them down, but what is she to do?

She needed to figure out what was going on and who they were waiting for. But she knew she could not be blunt about it.

She took a deep breath and headed back to the library. That was why she was here, and that was where the answers lay. She would no longer hesitate or just dally. She was terrified of the monster that seems to appear in there from time to time but someone always came in time to rescue her and bring her to safety.

And the monster seemed to never show itself when others were there. The inhabitants of this estate always seemed to come when she needed them most. So she would have to keep the faith that they would or would come if called.

Someone needed her to do her job so she could get the RIGHT person there. And she wouldn't let them down.

Drabble 01/03/2022

Four Random Words for today:

admit

reasonable

health

agreement

"Admit it, this is a reasonable explanation for this," your friend exclaims triumphantly. He was looking pretty smug as he looked at you, as if he had all the answers in the world.

"... no. Never. Nope. Not doing it," you reply after a pause, and you have to hide your smile as he deflates a little bit and looks at you in shock.

"Seriously?!!?"

"The agreement DOES. NOT. MAKE. SENSE," you reply, emphasizing your words. "Honestly, who would agree to that and have it think it was a valid thing to agree to-"

"I don't care - maybe their health was declining and so it made perfect sense in their mind. Either way, that book is brilliant and I am sticking to it!"

"So you're telling me that Mr. Body somehow just... forgives his 'friends' from trying to kill him at the end of EVERY Clue book and invites them all over again and think 'well, maybe they won't try to kill me this time and we can have fun!'. I THINK NOT!"

You plop down the 'child' book series. "This is ridiculous and could NEVER be a real life thing. You cannot make a series or a movie out of this. It barely passes reasoning in the books. I think it should just stay a book series and leave it as that."

"And I think it would make a FANASTIC series on TV! Every episode is one of the cases - "

"And every third case they supposedly kill him and somehow magically comes back to life in the next to begin the dreaded three again? No. Never."

He plops down onto the sofa with the loudest groan. "Ugh, you just don't see brilliance when you hear it!"

You smile and grab a handful of his popcorn. "And you need to realize not all books have to be made into a movie or a show."

The beginning of one of the possible options...

I have to admit, I am unsure if this is the one I want to proceed with. I will post this here so I have easy access..... and then maybe post the other one and decide later. (Honestly, I may have posted this before - who knows by this point.)

It was an odd request - that you know for sure. Not only because of how you received the invitation, but the shock that surrounded you once others you once worked with found out who the request was FROM. 

It was no secret - there was something mysterious about the household that seemed to have one of the most brilliant minds reside within it. No one has actually seen the main man himself, just dealt with the people who work for him and maintain the household. 

His employer truly was brilliant and was able to change the approach that best suits the situation-

Which is why the request that reached you was so hard to believe. 

“What do you mean you are requesting I do this project for you,” you asked your friend, hand frozen mid-air, holding a book you were about to put away. 

“Please please Y/N, I need you to do this - you are the perfect fit and we don’t want to risk losing him as a client,” Jisoo asked, giving you her adorable pout. But that wasn’t about to work on you. 

You finished shelving the book then put your hand on your hip as you looked at her. “Seriously, I know nothing about this client except that your company does a lot of work with them and their projects are highly sought after. You probably have plenty ready to jump at this type of opportunity-”

Jisoo shook her head as she cut you off. “No. Because this isn’t a normal request. You will have to PHYSICALLY go to their manor and help with arranging and cleaning up their library.” She let out a heavy sigh as she tried to think of the best way to explain this to you. “We have no one who is qualified for that-” “Then get a librarian. I work at a bookstore-” you started as you lightly shook your head to go and attend back to what you were doing. 

“It’s going to take a while - in fact, we have no idea how long it would take,” Jisoo stated. She then grabbed your hand, a begging look on her face. What in the world would drive her to this type of despair?

Wait….

“Does that mean I have to quit here?” You couldn’t help the disbelief that was obvious in your voice. “My boss already talked to your boss and you have the approval to leave - with a full offer to have your job back once this has been completed,” Jisoo murmured, slightly embarrassed that this is all coming to light before you even agreed. “So…. that means you’ll take it?”

“You are so lucky I love you,” you reply, unable to hide your stunned state. 

“I know. And Jennie says thanks too - and she called you a lucky-” You held up your hand to cut Jisoo off. “Yeah yeah, I get it. I don’t even see why you think I am the right person for this, but your company definitely doesn’t take short-cuts when it comes to him. I’m in - but-”

Jisoo squealed and hugged you, practically spinning the both of you in your spot. “THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! Once you get off your shift today, head over to my office. We’ll talk details and pay and arrangements - I mean you’ll also need to make sure you have time to pack because I don’t know how long you staying here-”

“Wait-”

“Oh yeah, we were going to go over that this afternoon. But you’ll be staying there as well. Not just driving there every day,” she stated before practically dashing away and waving. “Thank you again!”

“JISOO!” you exclaimed. She didn’t - but - what- staying there? Oh she was going to get an EARFUL from you when you got to her office.

The sounds of the tires hitting the gravel knocked you out of your stupor and had your brain finally accept the fact that the beautiful scenery and sights you were viewing was actually real and not some sort of dream or movie. 

Though it CLEARLY belonged there. 

The driver pulled around on the half-circle driveway, stopping at the doors in the middle. You did the stereotypical action of looking up at the view while remaining behind the window because oh my goodness what kind of world did you step into? Jisoo had given you a basic rundown of the place - they only sent people out here like once or twice and it was for time-sensitive work because the whole company preferred to work via the internet - but the description she gave you did not do it any justice. 

Then again, her description was more like “Oh my God Y/N, it is gorgeous from what they said - almost like pulling into a fairytale story,” but still. It somehow did not prepare you for… THIS. There were many miles of just land. Acres really, and even then, it felt like the home overtook the gorgeous and natural view around it. What in the world did she get you into?

You were so caught up in the view that you missed the initial sound that the driver made to get your attention. The second time he cleared his throat was MUCH louder and almost sounded painful. It made you wince and look over bashfully, caught in just gawking. You swear you were an adult. Sometimes.

He offered you a polite smile and tilted his hat at you as he was glad to have your attention. “Mr. Kim will be out soon. He wanted to greet you personally - since this was more of his project than anything.” “Oh, okay. That is fine, I’m just-” before you could continue the car door was opened for you and a hand magically appeared in front of you. Out of instinct you took it and allowed it to help you out - almost feeling like a princess.

Only to be met with one of the most - no, THE most - handsome man you had ever laid your eyes on. You couldn’t help but blink. Then look around. Is someone pulling your leg? You turned back to the car - “Are you sure you took me to the right place,” you asked, forgetting that the man in front of you could clearly hear you.

The tall man cleared his throat, a grin appearing on his face, his dimples clearly showing. “Greetings Miss Y/S/N. You are Miss Y/S/N, correct?”

Hearing his genuine question made your head turn to look at him again - and looked up. He really was tall. “Y-Yeah. Sorry. I think I might just be a bit tired - the drive was a bit longer than I had expected?”

Yeah, you ended that with a question. Brilliant, Y/N, just flipping brilliant. 

“And you must be Mr. Kim. He was telling me you’d be here,” you started. 

That caused him to smile again, and man that was just so darn charming. You know what, if you are being pranked or somehow fell into some sort of novel, you’d just accept it for now. Definitely could be worse. “Yes, my name is Kim Namjoon. You can call my Namjoon if you prefer-” “No, Mr. Kim seems to work best for me right now,” you answered, lightly shaking your head as you offered him your own smile. 

That made him chuckle. “There are actually three ‘Mr. Kims’ here so maybe you’ll adopt a name for at least one of us,” he responded. “But we are truly very happy to have you here. I’m not going to lie, I should have had this attended to much sooner, but well, what I prioritize is slightly different than The Master’s. His being more business while mine is more of a personal whim.” 

As he spoke, he had motioned for some of the servants to attend to your luggage and before you had realized it, the driver had opened the trunk and they were all hauling it away while your attention had been captured by the man in front of you.

You almost felt like you had been duped - he was distracting you as the others made your stuff ‘disappear.’ It was ridiculous but seriously, how had he captured your attention so much? “We have a lot to cover I’m afraid,” Mr. Kim stated as you started to follow him.

He had made no statement nor any actual movement for you to follow, but his presence just commanded it and you found yourself obeying - again questioning if maybe this truly is a place of magic because really - 

“That is fine, I suppose. I got some of the basics when I was originally approached for the position,” you responded, wanting to seem like you had some sort of professional experience. You did, just somehow the atmosphere and the people momentarily made it disappear. “Though I must admit she didn’t give me much to work with in regards to details.”

Mr. Kim nodded in understanding. “Yes, I’m afraid we didn’t give much either. Yoongi - Mr. Min is what you may know him as - tends to not care too much for certain information to be given if it isn’t needed. I would have happily told them more if they requested, but they seemed to have accepted the little he provided.” He sounded a little confused about it but you couldn’t help but try to hide your smile.

You knew EXACTLY why. They weren’t going to miss another opportunity to really get in with their good graces. Didn’t want to give much info? Fine - they’d get it to work as best as they could. Wasn’t something they normally did? Who cares. To keep getting requests from the Bangtan Company was just an honor and they weren’t about to lose it. All about staying on their good side because everyone kept saying that Bangtan was essentially just THE company to work with - even with their slightly smaller size. The brilliance was there. What they did always seemed to be golden.

“Mr. Min - he is the head secretary, correct,” you ask, which Mr. Kim nodded in confirmation. You have a feeling that you have just as much authority. “So, what is your position?”

That made him grin. He couldn't stop the chuckle that escaped him at your statement. He is definitely going to have to tell Yoongi that one.

“Fancy title: Majordomo,” he started, then looked around to make sure he was leading you the right way. “Chief steward of the household is another way to think of the title if that helps.”

“It does,” you confirmed.

Drabble 12/30/2021

My four random words:

learn

duke

forge

express

"You seriously cannot expect the Duke to be okay with our sudden arrival," the woman beside you said as she peaked over to check the paper that you are reading.

"Well, he did say that we can stop by any time-"

"Which usually means sending a notice that we'll be coming at least, not just randomly showing up on his doorstep," she interjected, giving you that knowing look.

"Well, he better learn that what he says can be taken to heart-" you started when someone yells out "CUT!"

Both you and Jisoo look surprised at you face the director, trying to figure out where you had messed up. He waves his hand not to dismiss you two, but to state that it wasn't your fault as he looks around as if seeking the source-

"What is that sound coming from?" Taehyung finally gives in and asks the staff as he keeps moving to see if he can somehow magically make the source appear. "If we keep shooting, this whole scene may be usable. I am pretty sure the mics pick it up even if most of you don't hear it yet."

You sit straighter trying to see if you can hear what he is... and then-

"Oh! That buzzing!"

Taehyung grinned at you and gave you a playful finger gun. "Bingo."

That made Jisoo laugh. "Well, that definitely isn't of the time period."

"Exactly! And you two were on such a roll that I didn't want to waste it on a take we'd probably have to scrap and redo."

A lot of the crew were still looking around, having no idea what the three of you are referring to, but this was one of the reasons why that Taehyung was one of the best directors even at his young age. He could catch a few things that others didn't. Saved time and was honestly less frustrating than having to redo a scene multiple times.

There was another voice coming from behind one of the cameras. "Does that mean I can finally talk Hogwarts Express and express me outta this era for now? Seriously, Ultra Best Camera Woman of the Year needs a BREAK!"

That made everyone there laugh, including Taehyung. "You hear Lisa everyone, take a break as we locate the source of the sound and we'll continue in ten."

"JUST TEN?"

".... Fifteen?"

"... Deal," Lisa stated as she nodded, then dashed off towards where the recently replaced food was sitting.

"Don't you dare forge my signature again to get some extra - LISA WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING?" One of the assistants said, clear panic in his voice as he started chasing her down. "WE HAVE A BUDGET FOR A REASON WOMAN."

"... Poor Eunwoo," Jisoo said, pretending to mourn.

"Yes, poor Eunwoo. May he somehow make it through Lisa's hijinks," you added, both smiling, watching the handsome DA chase down the craziest - though she was correct about being one of the best - camera women.

Taehyung just blinked, then looked at you two. "So, since you guys heard it as well, care to help me look for it?"

Jisoo shook her head. "Nuh uh! I didn't hear it! Y/N did and you can drag her into this." She stood up smiling. "I'm going to go run lines with Jin since we are supposed to be arriving at his place in the scene after this."

This made you laugh. "Alright alright. I'll go. And tell Jungkook to breathe, he has been nervous since they added more lines to his section. It's his fault for gaining so much attention so easily and he just needs to have faith in his talents," you state as you too get up and pick up the bountiful skirts and underskirts and whatever they have you in for this.

Pride and Prejudice era type thing, why did you agree to this again? This costuming is INTENSE.

Taehyung smiled at you. "At least I have ONE good set of ears nearby. Quick! Before the sound drives me nuts or before the break ends and Lisa manages to somehow derail us for another fifteen," he joked as he held out his hand to help you down.

You took it and nodded. "Yes, the sooner we finish our scenes today, the sooner I get out of this, and the less likely I am going to trip again because when I fall in this, I fall hard. Don't let the layers fool you, it does NOT cushion," you state, making the other two laugh.

As you and Taehyung wave to Jisoo, you start working towards figuring out what the sound was. "This direction," you ask, motioning to where you thought the sound came from.

"That direction," Taehyung nodded, confirming his thoughts as well. And so, the two of you went, trying to see if you could figure out what set off the chaos that was break on set.

I do that with Fanfictions here allllll the time!! Yes.