#fmdkeiko

to say that lux was feeling less than stellar was an understatement. they'd been replaying the phone call in their head for the past two days, mulling over the smaller details. the malice in new's voice. the judgement from someone who literally confessed he didn't know them. the news.

they had yet to share the information with anyone, keeping it to themselves for the time being. they didn't know how to bring it up, even if they'd wanted to. they had little desire to deal with the pity and condolences they were sure they would receive should it become common knowledge. he wasn't dead. it was no one else's business.

sleep was unappealing and nearly impossible between the harsh internal monologue and the party happening on the ship. what was so special about the new year, anyway? if you didn't change, no amount of new calendars could possibly enact a fresh start.

they eventually came across a familiar face - a sister of sorts. "not feeling it tonight, huh?" they questioned, speaking rather more quietly than usual so they wouldn't be overheard. "me too."

awkward silence. their food arriving provides a brief reprieve from the dead air surrounding their table as eunah thanks the wait staff and sets to tucking into her meal. she’s been eating sushi everyday since getting on the ship. the restaurant staff probably thinks she’s weird -- really, she’s just happy to indulge in her favourite comfort food. she feels safe eating sushi. 

today at least she’s not alone. she has keiko with her. they haven’t been speaking much lately, and eunah thinks she knows why. she also thought that maybe sharing their favourite food together might help alleviate the tension she’s been feeling but... 

Moving into the very last leg of this tour, they are awarded yet another free day at the sea — an opportunity she would not be taking for granted as it’s been fun to explore the ship and all the secrets within. It’s been such a fine adventure so far, and while she can’t deny the business aspect of having all the artists embark on this journey together, she’s still happy to be working far away from home again. Visiting two other countries was just an added bonus.

Her frequent visits goes to the swimming pool area where she could be found spending hours just soaking in the water until fingers and toes would shrivel up like old prunes. Sometimes she’s with company other times without — today she’s ready to enter the hot tub on her own but finds it to already be occupied by another female. Surprise colors her face only for a split second before it’s replaced by a smile in greeting. “Hey. Mind if I join you?”