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Kim had spent the last few days painting his room. It didn't need paint but he had needed the practice if he was going to help Riley. Not just because he didn't want Riley to think he was completely incompetent but also because he didn't want part of the museum to look like crap because he sucked at painting.

He had pulled out an old, long-sleeve button up shirt to hide his tattoos and minimize the amount of damage he might do to any of the clothes he wore. If there was anything he learned the last few days it was that painting was really messy. He was pretty sure he still might have some blue paint in his hair somewhere.

He was at the pie shop-turned museum a bit early and spent five minutes just walking back and fourth, trying to calm himself. He should be able to handle something like this. Riley was super nice and friendly and he had enjoyed talking to her. But he got all flustered when he thought about it, wishing for the millionth time that he had been able to be more social in high school so he knew how to be himself around a girl like that. It was easy to fake it but that wasn't the same.

Taking a deep breath he knocked on the door. There was nothing to be nervous about, he was just helping out a new friend. No big deal.

Date: 2014-09-14 09:18 pm (UTC)
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She already had the supplies for painting ready. She hates it, but Riley's painted plenty of times in her life, mostly her sister's room growing up so at least she knows what's needed and how to not make a complete mess. Still, she's made sure to wear something she doesn't mind getting messy.

Riley shakes out an old king-sized sheet and places it on the floor where she'll paint with Kim. She positions the paintbrushes, cans, tape, and trays along the wall when she hears a tap on the door and glances over her shoulder. He's just on time, which...Riley honestly isn't used to. She's always early or on time, but she's used to other people constantly running late. So she scrambles to her feet and rushes to the door, quickly unlocking it to let the man in.

"Hey!" she smiles. "You have great timing."

Date: 2014-09-14 09:53 pm (UTC)
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"You've come to the right place. I'm very good at bossing." She ushers him into the building, closing the door behind him once he's entered. "It's a bit of a mess right now," Riley explains as she leads him further in. "I don't think you got to see what it looked like before, but it's changed a lot."

Riley feels like she's rambling. Mostly because she's not used to getting help from other people. She tends to do things herself or only call on the help of Val or Moira, both she feels very comfortable bossing around. Not knowing Kim all that well makes her feel a bit uncomfortable at telling him what to do. "How are you today?"

Date: 2014-09-14 11:33 pm (UTC)
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She's a bit distracted as she looks around, now worried that the place really does look like a mess even though realistically, it doesn't. It's under construction, it's not her own home, and Kim is too nice to probably ever say anything about if it actually was a mess. But when he speaks, Riley gives Kim her full attention.

"I can imagine. I'm really not good at staying home. I always need something to do." She smiles when he mentions food because that is actually something she's worked on and gotten better at lately. "I did! Speaking of, are you hungry now or want to wait until later?"

Date: 2014-09-15 12:05 am (UTC)
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"Another month. Which is nerve-wrecking." Planning and actually working through the renovations have been easy for her personality, but the idea of the grand opening scares her. "Thankfully I have some more experienced people on my side though."

"Not really, but I like the attitude." Riley kneels by the wall they need to work on today, opening up one of the cans of paint. "I think I have all the supplies we need. I figure I can take the trim and you can take the higher places, yeah?"

Date: 2014-09-15 12:20 am (UTC)
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"Yeah? You think people would like that?" She wasn't sure if residents would like the silent auction either, but Grant insisted it'd be a hit. Maybe a red carpet would be fun.

She takes a seat on the ground, crossing her legs as she dips her brush in the paint. "Don't be jealous that I get to sit on the floor for most of today, Kim," she teases.

Date: 2014-09-15 01:08 am (UTC)
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Siren Cove has meant a few changes for Riley and her family, the biggest one being the fancy dinners and parties the richer residents threw every now and then. After five years, she's slowly started to get used to these events. Even though they make her nervous, she usually enjoys herself. And the people who donated large sums of money at the auction seem to enjoy dressing up whenever they can.

"You've got some good ideas. Been to a few events in New York?" she smiles. "I think people would enjoy it though. They seem to like events that take their mind off everything lately."

She has to laugh at the idea of Kim lifting her up on his shoulders to reach the higher places. "You wouldn't dare. That's just asking for trouble."

Date: 2014-09-16 12:30 am (UTC)
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"That'd be amazing!" She's happy to have someone else offer up a helping hand in all this, and Kim's ideas are really great. "I really like the idea of getting other members of the town involved in this sort of thing."

Riley catches Kim's blush and shakes her head with a laugh. "I meant more I'll make your life miserable and drip paint all over you."

Date: 2014-09-16 11:45 pm (UTC)
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"You're really nice, Kim," she says as she starts to paint around the trim. Riley's happy he seems to be putting himself out a bit more, knowing that he doesn't have much going on with his days. "And super helpful."

"Shhhh, don't give my secrets away!"

Date: 2014-09-17 01:51 am (UTC)
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Riley gasps at that. "Ya! You're going to rat me out? I'll tell your aunt on you, Kim Yoo."

Date: 2014-09-17 02:25 am (UTC)
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"Wow," she scoffs, painting a few strokes on the wall. "Just wow. And here I thought I could trust you. But I guess not."

Date: 2014-09-17 02:51 am (UTC)
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"Oh, so you just donated to let my guard down so I'd invite you!" She utters in Korean about being a fool. "I got news for you, buddy, no one cares about Jung gossip."

Date: 2014-09-17 02:41 pm (UTC)
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"I don't know if I should be flattered that you think I'm interesting or offended that other people don't," she laughs. "Either way, I'm still telling on you."

Date: 2014-09-18 02:48 am (UTC)
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"Oh dear." She holds her hands up in defeat. "Okay, admittedly, I didn't think that one through. I'll just tell on you to my sister then, who is far scarier than any aunt on the planet."

Date: 2014-09-19 12:09 am (UTC)
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She beams when he relents at the threat of her sister. Smart boy, honestly. Not that she'd actually sick Valeria on anyone who didn't completely deserve her wrath.

"You've made a good choice," she nods. "You can just tell everyone in town how terrifying I am and we'll call it even."

Date: 2014-09-19 10:37 pm (UTC)
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She laughs at that. "You can use that, just give us a percentage of all your successful sales." Riley turns back to the wall, scooting along the floor to reach a new area.

"You said you studied music, right? What kind of music do you like?"

Date: 2014-09-19 11:52 pm (UTC)
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Riley can tell she's hit a topic that's close to Kim's heart. He tries to hold back, but she can feel the excitement in him when he talks about music.

"That's a really good point. I definitely appreciate not only the creativity, but the hard work that goes into making music. And promoting it." She taps her chin, thinking about his question. "I'm partial to Korean music, of course. Girls Generation, f(X), Spica, Hyuna...I love female groups. I was also a big fan of Phoenix Falling," she admits with a hint of a blush.

Date: 2014-09-20 12:29 am (UTC)
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"Overplayed? No, I don't think so. Maybe for the members? It had to be exhausting to put out that much music, but every single was worth the hype."

Riley shrugs. She has a huge respect for musicians, and a soft spot, really. Her best memories are of listening along to new releases and music videos from Korea with her sister. The two sang together, even thought about auditioning, but it just wasn't in the cards for them. They followed the music industry in Seoul, saw the hard work that group members put into just a chance to debut and then the lack of respect media outlets gave their privacy. Some wanted to be on stage while others just wanted to be a part of the music. The industry always seemed like a delicate balance.

"The songs were really well written. Powerful. I mean, I know they were a perfect storm of talent, skills, and popularity which record labels love to take advantage of. That doesn't take away from the fact that the songs themselves were really amazing."

Date: 2014-09-20 01:05 am (UTC)
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She doesn't catch any changes in Kim's demeanor because she's busy loading her brush in the paint again.

"I sing, a bit. My sister and I like to sing together. I don't know how to play any instruments. I always kind of wanted to learn the piano, but I was too busy with every academic activity offered at school," she laughs.

Date: 2014-09-20 01:22 pm (UTC)
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"Maybe at karaoke sometime," she smiles. We love some karaoke."

"Really? That'd be nice. I'm a good student, promise."

Date: 2014-09-20 10:31 pm (UTC)
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Riley claps her hands together in excitement. "Great! They have karaoke night weekly at the Coombs Tavern. It's really fun."

"Unfortunately, I don't. Our house is too jam-packed for that."

Date: 2014-09-21 01:44 pm (UTC)
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She honestly loves karaoke night, especially at the tavern since it's familiar and comfortable territory. And Riley is curious to hear Kim, if she's honest.

"Definitely should probably keep me away from your aunt's," she smiles. "I'm sure there's a studio somewhere? I just never really...looked for one."

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