#prospvrous.

              Try as he might, it seemed nearly impossible to shake this recent reoccurring feeling of homesickness that had plaguing Taemin as of late--- longing for the protective comfort of his father, desperately needing the wise words of advice from his older sister and feeling deprived of his younger brother’s sweet, sunny smile. Phone calls from the lot were a decent enough substitute for the familial love he currently lacked, but physical affection was such a HUGE part of who Taemin was, and going without these things from his family members for long was ridiculously hard for the boy. The fact that the group had become something of a family during their time together helped to soften the blow significantly, however--- especially when it came to people like CALVIN ; someone who proved themselves to be more of an older sibling figure than just a fellow peculiar. Which is precisely why he decided to seek out the elder’s presence, in particular, when this sort of homesickness hit--- smile curling all the way up into the corners of his eyes as he spots the other, skipping up towards their turned back and wrapping his arms around their middle. “So how about that chocolate strawberry cake?”

                Taemin’s initial reaction to the maze was certainly one of fear ; the dark, winding hallways intimidating him upon first glance. The fact that he was all on his own only managed to make matters worse--- seeing as he was someone who practically thrived off of interactions with others--- but it was a fact that urged him towards the end more quickly. ----If only he knew where he was. A small sound of frustration pushes past his lips as he hits another dead end, groaning quietly to himself as he’s forced to turn around. Though he doesn’t necessarily remember ever being awful with finding his way, Tae had a feeling he probably wasn’t all that great with it BEFORE he lost all of his memories either. “I could’ve sworn that was the way,” he continues to mumble to himself as he attempts to navigate his way through the maze--- the frown situated on his lips lifting up into something brighter the moment he spots someone else. “Cal!” He doesn’t hesitate to catch up with the other, linking his arm through theirs as soon as does. “You’re the first person I’ve seen today so far!” The words are pushed through a small pout, though his demeanor doesn’t dull any less alongside it. “Have you managed to make any progress? I keep getting lost somehow.”