P H O E N I X

“yeah they fell off in the fire as in, reign’s debut song.”

“that was fucking clever and i’m mad.”

“tia’s a business partner, not a replacement human pretzel,” he said, sighing a little, “you’re the only inhumane gymnast in my life.”

“prove it. i’m still pretty sure you don’t even like me anymore.”

“maybe we can share orange? spotlight never seems to know if i’m orange or yellow so if you have orange because of phoenix, i can get yellow.” siyeon nodded, “definitely, the fans seem to be woke - have you seen the stuff they post online about iris and heirs?”

“works for me-- a lot of cool shit is orange. and it’s a food,” xi said with a laugh. “sometimes-- i’ve seen enough to know that i want it to happen.”

“like…do you want me to walk on stage doing the wee woo noise?”

“yes. 100% yes.”

“you’re scary is what you are.”

“that’s cute-- thanks.”

“jesus. another good point. what the hell dude.”

“I’ll pray for your libido.”

“only a little bit, though.”

“wow, that’s so much better.”

“hey– i won this spot fair and square.”

“yeah, but you’re nuts.”

“touche. too bad– i’d like to get laid sometime in the next seven years.”

“it’s not like you’ll even have time.”

“i won’t. and she’s capable of handling me on her own if need be– don’t worry.”

“she’s capable, but i’m bloodthirsty.”

“Yeah, I think we all figured it was normal for her. Or at least, I did.”

“my daughter-- always a legend. i’m so proud of her.”

“Oh c’mon, he’s not that bad. Or at least, Radioactive doesn’t think so. Why else would they have waited for me to be gone and for him to leave Alpha to debut Dynasty?” Sean laughed. “Nah, I’m pretty sure they were just happy for an excuse not to debut me. But who knows, they never really liked to explain their decisions to me.”

“yeah, well, he doesn’t hit on you. he doesn’t hit on radioactive either. he’s gross,” xifeng said stubbornly. “well, whatever. their loss. now you’re gonna be the next golden boy, and they’re going to be stuck with hyunjoo.”

“i just…want her to like me.”

“i dunno about that, dude. she doesn’t really like anyone.”

“I have to, unfortunately. I haven’t found her yet and I still gotta murder her ass.”

“i could get daquan to send someone to kidnap her for you.”

“I guess it’s easier if you grew up being bilingual, but I didn’t really learn Korean until I was sixteen. The sounds are way different than what I was used to.”

“wow, xifeng, i can’t believe i’m not good enough a potential stab-ee for you. i’m hurt. i’ve been waiting for this opportunity for years and you’re really denying me.”

“if you wanna be stabbed, i’ll stab you too! i just want noah to die.”