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“I haven’t been in the zoo forever. Let’s go to the zoo… I think it’s time you reunite with your family.”

“I think so as well!” Her hands clawed the air as she growled and laugh simultaneously. “I’ve been dying to do so! Are you free right now?”

beckoning the girl over, eunha heads towards the set: a gorgeous victorian-themed room with luxurious items scattered throughout. of course, if you’re modelling dolce & gabbana everything has to be bubbling with wealth in return. sitting on a plush red chair, she looks at camera while speaking to jamie (/i hope you know how to balance in those stilettos, because you’re going to be standing)

Like a dog, Jamie immediately reported upon call. “Uh huh...” The younger girl replied quietly with a slow nod of her head. To be completely honest, she knew she wasn’t the best in heels. Given the group’s image, Jamie hardly ever wore heels for anything besides award shows. However, that provided enough confidence in herself that she could at least walk in the shoes. At this point, the girl just hoped that she could try her best to convince herself that she could do this, hoping that Eunha would believe the act as well.

Although Nara was trying to push herself to get each movement correctly, she pushed herself over the limit a little. It was nothing so serious though, she got a small sprain in her ankle after an accident in the studio. Not something she was truly worried about until she started getting a limp. Of course, she wasn’t hiding it well enough because while walking slowly to her bag - a voice called out to her. Nara looked over with a small smile. “Yeah just, stubbed my toe.”

“Are you sure about that?” Jamie continued to press further, shooting the other an even more concerned stare. “I didn’t know a stubbed toe could cause that bad a limp.” She commented mindlessly as she walked over towards the other. If anyone could name a trait that accurately described Jamie Shin, it would be nosy. Now was one of those moments where it shone as bright as a shooting star. “Can I see?”

Normally when it came to people she knew after the incident, anytime she smiled at them it never quite reached her eyes. But this young girl had managed to worm her way into her heart, and every time she smiled it was a genuine one, anyone could practically see the twinkle in Yuhye’s eyes. But, it didn’t help that Jamie reminded Yuhye of a young and lively Ai and at first, it was hard being around the younger girl. The constant reminder of her dead friend wasn’t exactly something the brunette would like to revisit every day. But eventually, Yuhye saw it as a blessing and immediately began to care for Jamie like the little sister she never had. “I’m sure that’s what you’ll say to the next person who walks by if I refuse to help you. But, look no further. Your unnie is here to save the day.”

Jamie responded to the other with a firm shake of her head. “Of course not, unnie! I am your number one fan and I’d only say such a thing to you– even if you did refuse to help.” She spoke with an energetic giggle and melody in her voice. Her smile could only widen when the other had accepted Jamie’s plea for help. “Unnie, you’re the best!” Her body immediately jumped up in celebration, clapping her hands excitedly before allowing time to calm down. When she finally had, Jamie leaned in towards the other, unable to compress her smile. “I need help with a puppy.” 

“Oh my. I do agree.” She spoke, slight shock tracing her voice. To imagine something like that had been strange for Jamie– she did not realize those sort of things happened anywhere outside of American television. Hearing the familiarity of her native tongue, the girl could not help but reply just as so. “That’s definitely inappropriate. I’m glad your brother was there to help! Did you know the other guy?”

Taesong nodded as he looked around, taking in his environment. It was foreign, definitely not the studios and practice rooms he was used to, “Mhm. Is it scary - on your own I mean? I’m sure when you have others it’s easier, right?” There were definitely hints of nerves in his voice as he unknowingly began to fiddle with the hem of his shirt, “What if I make a fool out of myself and then nobody likes me when I debut?”

As they walked through the doors of the daycare, Jamie took in the bright colors that surrounded the two. Everything seemed to be shrunk down, making the usually small girl feel much taller, almost powerful, even. The environment had immediately made her feel happier than she thought she would be. Hearing words come from the mouth of the other, Jamie made a trivial, but rapid, shake of her head, snapping her back to reality. “Much easier. My members often help me stray from saying the wrong things on variety.” She explained with a light laugh. ‘When I debut’. His words echoed through the smaller girl’s mind as he’d unknowingly answered a question which pondered in the back of her mind. “I’m certain that you won’t! Otherwise, the company probably wouldn’t have sent you down. But here you are. There is definitely potential in you, Taesong.” Jamie’s words came out with a smile as she tried to comfort the other, noticing the nervous movements of his shirt.

Jamie’s mouth remained open, seemingly incapable of shutting itself. The moments passed by seemed like an eternity, making it hard on the girl to form words with her mouth being as dry as it was. “Uh, you haven’t. But I would hate to be in that guy’s position...” Taking her eyes off the Han River for a moment, she began mumbling her thoughts out loud to herself. “Into the Sydney Harbour...yikes.”

“You know….I don’t know whether to be offended or flattered,” Chobin muttered. She’d been on a variety show (which was something she usually tried to stay away from, admittedly), and when asked about her life before MK, Velocity had come up. And when she pointed herself out–a tiny eleven year old–on the screen, the MCs had commented on how she looked exactly the same. “Like….is my style the same? Do I rap like an eleven year old? Do I look like an eleven year old? It’d be kinda fucked up if I did, wouldn’t it?”

“Of course not, unnie!” Jamie quickly blurted out, waving her hand in the air to dismiss the elder’s negative thoughts. “You’ve definitely matured! They were just pointing out your everlasting youth, and probably calling you cute!” The girl finished her sentence with a smile. “You should definitely be flattered.”

“I remember nothing of the sort!” Jinsoo replied, lying loudly and snickering to himself, throwing his hands up to stop her from running into him just in case she didn’t hit the brakes in time. He grinned at her, keeping up the joke, “I’m strong and independent, don’t you know. I’ve never needed help from anybody in my whole life! I think you might be thinking of another devilishly handsome idol, friend.” Sure, he was down to help her. BUt not without having a little fun first.

“Yah! Oppa! Why do you lie?!” She yelled back, just as loudly as the other. Defensively, without her realizing, her eyes went wide. “I helped you avoid that one thing the other week! If it weren’t for me, you would have been stuck in CEO Lee’s office!” At his compliment towards himself, Jamie shook her head once, firmly, hoping to speak without cracking a smile. “Why are you like this?”

“I’d like to say that you can’t go back on what you originally said about not worrying about it,” Jitae said, smirking, “But since I’m a nice person, i’ll help you, what’s wrong, little one?”

“Oh, oppa. You and your jokes.” She laughed along, playfully making a face at the other. “This little one– your most favorite and adoring dongsaeng– wants to go to the zoo, but doesn’t know how to get there.” Concluding her sentence with a sigh, Jamie pouted, hoping the other would understand what she was asking.

Haejin didn’t hear her initial shouts; that was the beauty with being deaf, he supposed–you couldn’t hear people shouting for you. Or maybe that was the downside…..either way, he didn’t see her until he turned and jumped, noticing her running towards him and reading her lips just quick enough to mostly catch what was going on. “Um…what do you need help with?”

Before speaking, Jamie gave the other a meek, apologetic smile. Also being aware of just who he was, the girl made sure to speak slowly enough so that her words would be understood. “So,” She began abruptly, her face becoming solemn quickly. “A fan sent me a bracelet, asking me to wear it, and of course I agreed. But–” Holding up her wrist, there had been nothing to see but bare skin. “I’ve lost it and it’s no where to be found. Please help me.”