[ Odd. The response isn't surprising, but he didn't anticipate the weariness. Usually he would have to fight Dokja and coax him into saying something, anything, worth importance. It makes him suspicious... But he can surmise from his talk with Sooyoung.
Nevertheless, expected that answer and it gains his usual frown, not that Dokja can see his expression twisting to something familiar. Again obstinate and stubborn, unyielding and steadfast, Joonghyuk willfully rejects the implications that he should live life as Dokja prepared for him. He can't. He won't.
A long silence follows. Anyone would think the conversation is dropped, but Joonghyuk's dark gaze stays on the other man. He returns with an addendum. ]
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Nevertheless, expected that answer and it gains his usual frown, not that Dokja can see his expression twisting to something familiar. Again obstinate and stubborn, unyielding and steadfast, Joonghyuk willfully rejects the implications that he should live life as Dokja prepared for him. He can't. He won't.
A long silence follows. Anyone would think the conversation is dropped, but Joonghyuk's dark gaze stays on the other man. He returns with an addendum. ]
Would you be happier?
[ It isn't about him, it's about Dokja. ]