Joong and Dunk are sitting at the dining table, enjoying their breakfast when suddenly there's a knock at the door. Joong looks up, slightly annoyed, and stands.
He sigh
Joong:
Who's here so early?
He walks to the door, leaving Dunk seated at the table. As Joong opens it, he's greeted by Gemini
Gemini:
Phi Joong! Where is your phone? I've been calling you all morning!
rubbing his temple
Joong:
Hey, Nong.. My phone-
Before Joong can finish his sentence, Dunk appears behind him, peeking curiously at Gemini. Dunk speaks with a hint of guilt in his voice.
Dunk:
I accidentally broke that thing
Gemini's eyes widen as he notices Dunk for the first time. He looks utterly captivated.
Gemini:
Hey, hey, Phi! Who's this pretty Phi?
Joong tenses slightly, glancing at Dunk, who stares at Gemini innocently
Joong:
Umm... he... he's my friend
Dunk:
Friend? You make me your friend, human?
raising an eyebrow
Gemini:
Huh? Human? What does he mean?
Joong:
Wait, wait! Just-wait a second!
Joong quickly grabs Dunk by the wrist and drags him inside, away from Gemini. He shuts the door halfway, leaving Gemini standing outside, confused.
Joong turns to Dunk, his expression exasperated but his tone hushed to avoid being overheard
Joong:
Listen, Dunk. You cannot just go around saying stuff like that! You can't tell anyone who you are!
blinking innocently
Dunk:
Okay, human
Joong:
And what's with this 'human' thing? Stop calling me that. Call me Joong
smiling softly
Dunk:
Okay, Joong
pointing a finger at Dunk
Joong:
And remember-while you're here, you're human too. Got it? No one can know you're... from the moon or whatever.
Dunk nods solemnly, his eyes wide as if taking the instruction very seriously
Dunk:
Okay, I'm human
Joong:
Good
Joong walks back to the door, opening it fully to let Gemini in. Gemini looks between Joong and Dunk, his curiosity clearly piqued.
Gemini:
So, Phi Joong... are you going to introduce me properly, or do I have to guess?
Joong:
This is Dunk. He's, uh... my friend
Dunk:
Hi, Nong Gemini!
Gemini's smile widens as he waves back, but Joong quickly ushers him toward the living room, trying to avoid any further probing questions
grumbling under his breath
Joong:
This is going to be a long day
Gemini sitting casually on the couch while Joong stands nearby, his arms crossed. Dunk watches curiously from a corner, his wide eyes darting between the two
Gemini:
Phi, you need to buy a new phone! Do you know Phi Tha was so angry? But he deleted all your videos from every platform yesterday! Thank fully
Joong:
He can do it for all I care.
Gemini:
Why are you so rude to him? He's only doing his job.
Joong:
And I'm only doing mine. Why not be rude when he never gives me normal people to work with? Every single time, it's a circus.
Gemini:
It's okay, Phi. You'll find someone or something better soon, I think.
Dunk steps closer, tilting his head innocently at Joong
Dunk:
What work do you do, Joong?
Gemini:
Wait, you're his friend, and you don't know he's an actor?
cutting in quickly, trying to cover
Joong:
Umm-Nong, he's from a village, so he doesn't know much about all this.
Dunk:
Oh, yes! Village. Joong is saying, so I must be from a village.
looking between them suspiciously
Gemini:
What?
Joong:
Ahhh! Nong, listen. He's new here, okay? Doesn't know how to act around people yet. Don't stress about it. I'll come to the company in the evening.
Gemini:
Okay, Phi. Bye! Bye, Phi Dunk!
cheerfully waving
Dunk:
Bye-bye!
As soon as Gemini leaves, Joong turns toward Dunk, his arms on his hips
Joong:
Listen carefully, Dunk. If you want to live here, you have to say you're my friend from the village. Got it? Nothing more than that!
pouting slightly, his doe eyes widening as he looks at Joong
Dunk:
Am I giving you a hard time, Joong?
hesitating, looking away to avoid Dunk's gaze
Joong:
Umm... no.
stepping closer
Dunk:
So will you tell me what work you do? All the details, so no one doubts me when they ask.
Joong:
You really want to know?
nodding, smiling brightly
Dunk:
Yes! If I'm your friend, I should know everything about you, right?
Joong sighs, running a hand through his hair. He gestures for Dunk to sit down on the couch, sitting across from him.
Joong:
Okay, listen. I'm an actor. It means I perform in movies, TV shows, and commercials. People watch my work on screens.
Dunk:
Screens? Like the shiny tools humans stare at all the time? The one i broke your's?
chuckling despite himself
Joong:
Yeah, exactly. That's where they see me
Dunk:
Oh, so you're a performer? Like someone who tells stories?
Joong:
Kind of. But instead of telling them, I act them out.
Dunk:
So That's why you're so grumpy.
Joong:
What?! No! Why would that make me grumpy?
Dunk:
Because it sounds stressful. All those people watching you. I'd be grumpy too.
Joong:
You're unbelievable.
Dunk:
But I'm learning, see? Now I know what you do! And I think you must be very good at it if so many people watch you.
Joong looks at him, surprised by the genuine admiration in Dunk's voice
But he shook his head
Joong:
Yeah, well, just remember everything!!
Dunk:
Got it, Joong!
Joong walks off to the kitchen, shaking his head but hiding a small smile.....