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⌠ SHIN RYUJIN, 19, SHE/HER, CISFEMALE ⌡ welcome back to gallagher academy, HWA-YOUNG “INGRID” SONG! according to their records, they’re a FIRST year, specializing in ADVANCED ENCRYPTION + AWARENESS TRAINING, BREATH CONTROL & HAND TO HAND COMBAT; and they DID NOT go to a spy prep high school. when i see them walking around in the halls, i usually see a flash of (pink gaming headphones, endless strawberry milkshakes, black opium perfume, an unintelligible google search history, impulsive hair dye purchases). when it’s the (leo)’s birthday on 7/25/2001, they always request their BIBIMBAP from the school’s chefs. looks like they’re well on their way to graduation.

once again that is not sam’s fault and i’m blaming it on e***. “Uh, earlier it was a dancing one, but Steve and I already filmed that one for her,” Sam answers, glancing up and over to the left to recollect the memory. “Oh, she might be doing that trend where everyone tries to guess who’s gonna get the drunkest tonight,” he chuckles. Sam’s face morphs into a small frown at that nickname, but he lets it slide. He thinks their dad is cool, anyway. “I get that, but I doubt you’ll let the people you really wanna keep relationships with slip away. Speaking of relationships… Cool date, huh?” God, he really does sound like dad.

‘   doesn’t it give you two sheets ? i’ve never actually been in one.   ’ it’s just that he hasn’t seen anyone go in there alone, but then he remembers passport photos — but no one takes those in a photo booth do they ? there’s a lot to consider, blinking back his attention with the help of her hand in his, nearly stumbling over his toes. ‘   what if the first two pictures suck, because they might, we’ll still be warming up and stuff. or, i’ll be.   ’ 

“Loneliness is a choice, and I don’t think you’d choose that.” She says with a hint of sarcasm, though she’ll argue in favor of this theory given how much time she can spend alone and not crave company. Honestly, Rei isn’t expecting that answer, since the last time they spoke about Soren Ingrid was just revealing her crush. It shows on her face. “How did that play out?” She’s hoping it wasn’t in her bedroom. “Which roommate?” She smirks, they both know the answer to that. 

"Damn, so deep, Rei.” If it’s a choice, then Ingrid isn’t sure if that means Rei chooses it by always making sure she has alone time or if it doesn’t feel lonely to her. “Uh, I asked him to the party? Revolutionary idea for you, I know.” She’s just teasing but she is also bitter! “The cute one,” she offers with a sweet smile.

“Alright, fine, fine!” he says with a laugh, pulling his jacket back on and conceding to his baby sister like usual. There’s no winning this one, but Sam doesn’t really mind it, because he’s still having a good time with his sister and that had been the biggest reason he’d come up to talk to her anyway. “She’s hanging out, I think she’s trying to get people to film a TikTok with her,” he chuckles. “How’s your night going, kiddo?”

“  𝚢𝚘𝚞  𝚗𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚛  𝚔𝚗𝚘𝚠  .  you  might  want  a  cocktail  instead  of  drinking  it  neat  or  on  the  rocks  .  ”  nonetheless  ,  they  turn  to  grab  the  bottle  of  gin  and  set  it  in  front  of  ingrid  .  “  they’re  not  ALL  graduating  ,  ”  satomi  laughs  ,  fondly  shaking  their  head  .  “  good  you  won’t  be  alone  .  maybe  they  can  be  your  roommates  next  year  .  ”  manifesting  that  .  “  depends  .  are  you  accepting  ?  ”

– “WAIT, WHICH ONE AM I?” LOUIS PAUSES TO ASK, because he doesn’t think that he’s EITHER. he’s never been too cool or too sexy for anything in his life ! his switch actually is like this, so still basic but not totally naked. “ are you telling me that playing breath of the wild for the third time doesn’t count ? ” 

“i am sure too!” ting says, mostly joking, but she’s sure ingrid is joking as well. unless the other girl thinks she should start carrying around a pitchfork and she can’t really say she’s fully opposed to the idea in the concept of spy school. “please do! i like it in desserts, i have just always preferred tea for drinking.” it’s part of her nightly routine. “there are so many options i do not even know where to start.”

“I’m not pawning it off, and I’m not overdressed! I look great!” he shoots back, very quickly and very easily slipping into a mildly competitive side that comes out around Ingrid and Rei, fostered from the countless games they’d played together as children. “Look at this, look what Kiki added!” Sam says, holding the jacket up so she can see the angel wings Kiki had sewn onto the back, expert craftsmanship, then sighs. “But, fine, I can get you water. Walk with me, though, I wanna hang out!”

“i will keep it in mind the next time i need to dress as a sinner.” ting can’t imagine that need ever popping up again, but maybe for halloween next year if she’s still in the states. ting is competitive, but happy to lose to ingrid any day. “it is quite nice, even if i do not care for coffee much.” she likes it in desserts though. “yes, exactly! anywhere with a beach would be nice, within reason.”

                                        @ingridsong

‘   we should do the photo booth twice if there’s no line up. so i can keep one at home and then have one for my room next year.   ’

“i do like glitter, that is a fun idea.” clearly a missed opportunity but there isn’t anything she can do about it now. she didn’t expect the cookies in general and would feel bad asking for some because of course she would. ingrid is too fast for ting who’s still not the best at navigating heels but she giggles when she reaches the door. “italy would be nice. somewhere tropical would be cool too.”

      “  𝚝𝚘𝚙-𝚜𝚑𝚎𝚕𝚏  𝚘𝚛  𝚍𝚘  you  want  that  pine  in  the  mouth  feeling  ?  ”  they  tease  .  “  you  still  have  adam  !  technically  it’s  just  me  and  rafa  who  are  graduating  ,  ”  satomi  points  out  .  “  are  you  gonna  stay  for  the  ceremony  ?  ”

“Did you come alone?” She’s not going to say it because this is as nosy as she’s going to get, but her expression is speaking volumes. @ingridsong 

“Why, do I look lonely?” She asks innocently, blinking a few times for emphasis. “Actually, I came with your roommate, did you come with my roommate?” Ingrid dares to dream at all times.

@ingridsong

“You look great, Bug!” Sam beams, and he does genuinely mean it. Ingrid looks incredible and though in their household looks were never equated with merit, he can’t deny he feels super proud at how well she can dress. Still… “Are you cold at all?” he asks in the most casual, just-asking way, but his coat is already in his hands and Sam thinks they both know what he’s about to do next.

– “GUESS WE’RE BOTH GUILTY THEN,” HE GRINS, because he probably would have been a little OFFENDED by her comment otherwise, but the only reason he brought it up to ingrid in the first place is because he knew she’d approve. “ no, but i’ve heard good things…actually having a hard time thinking about anything else since they announced the new metroid for switch. ” 

“a real one might not have the same effect though, aren’t they usually plastic and bright red?” ting is just imagining american halloween costumes she’s seen before. “it does seem a bit ironic now that you mention it.” watching ingrid run to the snack table strikes her as a good idea, and she replies by saying, “wait, me too!” she goes and grabs herself a few cookies, before coming back to ingrid and starting toward the door. “i am still on the fence about next year, which feels bad, considering the year is literally over.”