Transient Waters

27

"How..." Mingi paused, feeling really awkward about the whole situation. He had saved Seonghwa from killing himself, after all, and he knew that Seonghwa probably felt anxious about having to talk to him now. He was glad that Seonghwa was okay, and obviously doing better. However, he felt that Wooyoung was probably overthinking things a bit. He did not think Seonghwa wanted to talk to him, it was obvious he was nervous. Unfortunately, it was far too late to back out now, and he had even dragged Yunho and Jungho into this too, so he had to get over himself, and talk to the other. "How are you feeling? I hope that the Captain has been treating you well, and Wooyoung and San."

"San and Wooyoung have been wonderful, of course, and Captain Hongjoong has been most accepting." Seonghwa said, a slight pinkened blush taking over his cheeks as he spoke about the Captain. Mingi could not help but internally smirk at that. It was obvious to him that Seonghwa liked the Captain, and though it may not be as obvious to others, he also knew that the Captain cared deeply for Seonghwa as well. He was so worried about making sure they treated Seonghwa properly and with respect that he was going out of his way to meet up with Taemin and hope that the other could help them understand how to treat Omegas, and all of this because Taemin was the one they were most acquainted with. All of this was for an Omega that they had comandeered, of a sort, from a ship of Navy soldiers. Also, he had seen the rife panic on Hongjoong's face when Mingi had jumped to save Seonghwa and keep him from throwing himself into the ocean. Hongjoong had been horribly concerned, and desperate to ensure that Seonghwa knew that he had a place on their ship, and while perhaps it worked, perhaps it had not, it was obvious that the two cared for each other, and Mingi was sure that this would continue forth to become quite the relationship. He knew Seonghwa had it in him to live a Pirate's life, he just had to be more secure and confident in himself. Taemin had been very similar to Seonghwa when SHINee had first found him, and yet now he was probably the most feared member of the pirate crew.

"I am glad," Yunho said, shifting from one foot to the other, uncertain in himself whilst facing the Omega. Seonghwa looked towards him, tilting his head a bit as though trying to figure something out. "I that is, Wooyoung, has mentioned, you a few times, and told us how...how grateful he is for you, and we...we just wanted to thank you as well. It, it may not seem like much, but we do truly care for each other. Pirates are...cruel, but we are also kind of like family, particularly us, and we all do our best for each other. We were so worried when Wooyoung got taken, and we were almost certain that we would never find him and so, thank you...for...for taking care of him, whilst he was on the Navy fleet." Stuttering words anxious filled looks aside, Yunho definitely said what they had all wanted to say to some extent. Mingi was thankful. Seonghwa seemed to flush even darker at the sincere thanks that he was being given.

"It was nothing, besides, I was working mostly on instincts anyways, I could hardly take credit for that. I am glad that Wooyoung is safe, and that he has San with him. San seems like a good Alpha for Wooyoung," Coming from an Omega, that was definitely high praise, and Jungho nudged Mingi. He would definitely be telling San that Seonghwa had said that, and Mingi had a feeling that it would definitely boost the younger Alpha's ego a bit. Although they were not overly aware of the way Omegas' did things, he was certain that an Omega's praise for an Alpha's treatment of their mates was considered some of the highest praise you could get. Especially since they could all tell that Seonghwa was being serious and honest with them about it. He was thankful for San, and Mingi felt a tension release in the room after those words.

Unlike the others, who focused on that, Yeosang had a feeling that was the entire reason that Seonghwa had mentioned San in the first place. The loss of tension between the trio and Seonghwa hinted that Seonghwa had likely purposefully said that. Though Yeosang had no proof, which was annoying. The sooner they saw Taemin the better, in his mind. It would at least help Seonghwa, as the other could ask any questions he wanted, it would help them too, to meet with the Shinee crew. They needed to know so much more information. The revelations that Yeosang kept having at how effortless Seonghwa seemed to maneuver the group into an easy contentment was interesting, but he wanted to know how much was normal, or if they should be concerned or wary about certain things.

Still, he was glad that Seonghwa was getting himself comfortable with the other members of the Crew. He had to admit that he had been worried how Seonghwa would handle seeing Mingi again, and even meeting Jungho and Yunho, since he had not bet the other two before. It would seem now that he got to know the reactions to all three, considering they were all together. He was almost certain that Wooyoung and San had something to do with that, and he would have to talk to the two later, but for now he was just glad that Seonghwa was settling into the group, tentative as that was. It filled something in his heart to see it, something warm, though he could not quite explain it.

Really, Seonghwa was opening themselves up, although he himself remained somewhat guarded. It was still good to see. He hoped that their Captain was going to begin to really teach Seonghwa about the Pirate life. So far, he had been sheltered from how things worked, and that was mostly so he could begin to regain his strength. Yeosang had checked him over and whilst he was surprised to see Seonghwa in...decent shape, he was still underweight, and his energy levels still fluctuated heavily. Though Yeosang had no idea if that perhaps was an Omega reaction to so many new people. That was why they really needed to see Taemin sooner rather than later. Then Yeosang could continue in making sure that Seonghwa was as healthy as he could be, but for now he could only do the most basic things, it was really frustrating.