kaeger rookies are a thing now.

to: daero
from: heechul

Where are you?

to: hyojung
from: heechul

[1] Hey... I think it's showtime for us.
[2] Are you ready?

who: min hyojung and an seunghyun
when: winter, before christmas.
where: a hallway.
what: a small conversation. an alarm goes off.
warnings: n/a

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who: moon heechul and cha daero
what: two boys wander at night, find a place to be alone.
when: winter, a little before the show started but after the new rookie announcement.
where: a little house in haeundae.
warnings: n/a

( Daero fell a half-step behind. )

don't forget we are taking donations for the children's toy drive up until tomorrow, and sunday we'll be delivering it all to the orphanage. it's going to be such a heartwarming christmas (episode) this year.

i wonder if the show will always have this format? maybe next season they will send us all to a farm to learn something about self-sufficient living.

to: daero
from: shuchun

[1] Daero-ssi.
[2] Are you free to talk?

TO: luo my shuchun
FROM: siwoo

love triangle played pretty well, i think.

Be careful leaving base at night. When I went to go pick up my sweet potato pizza, I think I saw camera flashes coming from nearby.

filter: seungjoo

Noona, come eat. I'll save a slice or six for you.

filter: hyojung

You're losing too much weight these days.

I think my hand is cramping from today's fansign... I'm glad the show is doing well but I could use a day off from all the cameras and people.

filter: hyojung

Make sure you rest well tonight! We have another schedule tomorrow really early.

filter: daero

Did you watch the last episode? The PD is really targeting you with that editing ㅋㅋㅋ Poor Daero...

to: noona
from: seunghyun

We should go home to visit.

to: min hyojung
from: seunghyun

[1] Hello. This is An Seunghyun.
[2] You left your towel in the training room.

to: Hyojungie
from: Heechul

[1] Hi, do you have free time?
[2] Let's hang out. I want you and my best friend to get to know each other.

TO: Heechul
FROM: Daero

(1) The year is almost over.
(2) Will you countdown to midnight with me.

Today wasn't wholly anticipated. I don't remember signing up to be on a variety show, for one.

filter: siwoo.

It seems your little birdy ended up being wrong. I hope you're not disappointed.

to: hyojung
from: heechul

[1/2] Today's been a lot of surprises, huh?
[2/2] How are you feeling?

to: daero
from: heechul

[...] Hey.

the press conference is arranged without much warning, the rookies brought there before training but after breakfast. a few eyes are, noticeably, still heavy with sleep as make-up is applied on faces, hair fixed, outfits provided. the days all start early here, but one must never let the public know - everything is perfect in its presentation.

the announcement about the new variety program seems to leave people stunned. selecting reserves in this way? is that fair? is that for the advantage of mankind? or is it - well. it's not that strange, it makes sense, considering the atmosphere, the direction of the program as it rides the waves of popularity amongst a desperate population. they need hope and distraction. this gives both. but still - when certain pilots hear it, they don't seem impressed. the cameras seem especially focused on the new stars, almost predatory. their lenses gleam in the early morning sun.

the news about the new set of reserve pilots is equally, if not more surprising. hyojung and heechul, who would have thought? the pair of them are pushed to the center, flashes go off. the pr director smiles and continues explaining their high compatibility, their excellent performance records, the jaeger they're currently developing that will capitalize on their special talents and advantages. the next warriors to fight against the kaiju. but they seem to spend a lot of time emphasizing their friendly personas, how well-liked they are. the boy and girl next door. they too, the pr director promises, will be featured in the new mnet series. of course! doesn't korea want to get to know their new heroes, too?

the questions are a blur, none of the trainees or the reserves able to answer but cunningly intercepted by a prepared pr team. just as soon, everyone is shuffled off back to base for training. but it's hard not to notice the new cameras being set up. filming begins next week. it seems signing up to fight kaiju meant signing away their privacy too.

it's sad that there's so few hours in a day. so many volunteer opportunities, so little time.

held at the end of week due to schedules, the remembrance dinner started off a respectful event but has over the past years, become another opportunity to just decompress and socialize (without cameras). there is the mandatory speeches, the moments of silence - the prayers - the slightly formal dress code that goes without saying. the director says a very official address to the pilots, trainees, reserves, and other staff that he most likely did not write. the buffet tables are heavy with food and there is one entirely stocked with good alcohol. it's the shining centerpiece in the middle of the room.

the director goes around and says hello to everyone, reminds them to not stay up too late and tells the people on duty not to drink at all, but leaves about thirty minutes after everyone finishes eating. and that's when things, as usual, start to get more interesting.

in celebration of k-day, which jaeger team is your favorite? ^__^ mine is golden wolf!!!! but only by a little bit because i think all of them are amazing *~~~~~~*

to: daero
from: heechul

[1/2] Did I tell you? Siwoo hyung said there's a rumor we're gonna get paired together.
[2/2] We're still on for patbingsu, right?

TO: luo shuchun
FROM: yoon siwoo

a birdy told me we might be paired up to co-pilot.

As a courtesy to others, remember to put training equipment back in their rightful place after use.