Solo Panicking

A New Change is Coming

For those of you who noticed the name Eira, ignore that my brother decided he didn't like Yukio's name and somehow hacked me?? SIR!? TO CHANGE IT?!

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The soft sound of a knock broke the peaceful hum of your afternoon. Setting aside the book you'd been flipping through, you made your way to the door, opening it to find Jinwoo standing there. His hands were shoved into his black sweater pockets, and he had his usual calm demeanor, though his eyes carried a flicker of purpose.

"Busy?" he asked, glancing briefly into the apartment.

"Not really," you replied, leaning against the doorframe. "What's on your mind?"

He hesitated for a moment before stepping inside, his tone casual but firm. "You should come with me to the Hunter Association."

You blinked in surprise. "The Hunter Association? Why? Did I do something illegal without realizing it?"

He smirked faintly. "Not yet. But I'm going there to get reevaluated, and I think you should come with me, we can get those two registered as well."

Your eyes darted to where Ignis was perched on the arm of your couch, his crimson scales glinting in the afternoon light. Yukio floated lazily near the window, the tiny ice pixie looking like a snowflake given life.

"Ignis and Yukio?" you asked, feigning offense. "You think my little companions would cause trouble? They're perfect angels."

As if on cue, Yukio let out a mischievous chime of laughter, sending a delicate flurry of frost drifting onto the windowsill, covering the sunlight. Ignis growled indignantly, upset his nap was interrupted and chased Yukio out of the room.

"Uh-huh," Jinwoo said dryly, folding his arms. "Angels. Sure. But if the Association finds out you've got an ice pixie and a baby dragon roaming around they might not take that too unkindly.."

You sighed dramatically, pretending to mull it over. "So you're saying I should register because you're worried? Jinwoo, I didn't know you cared so much."

His lips twitched, almost forming a smile. "Don't make it sound like I don't."

You stepped closer, a teasing grin on your face. "I don't know... I kind of like the idea of you looking out for me and my little family. It's sweet, really."

You two stare at each other before grinning at each other. Before making plans to go to the Hunter's Association.

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"The United States is in a huge uproar after a mysterious explosion accident took place in the United States Bureau of Hunters."

"There's a rumor that the incident was caused by Hostility between S-Rank Hunters..."

A news report covering the unexpected destruction of the Hunters Bureau and surrounding buildings. A photo is shown next to the Reporter showing buildings on fire and of firefighters struggling to take control of the situation.

"It's the end of the world. Hunters are a problem." says aloud a officer worker of the Hunters Association of South Korea

"Assistant Manager Jung, two hunters came by." calls out one of his co-workers. The man glances over and sees two people standing there. He wheels his chair over to speak to one of the new hires.

"Every once in a while, there are hunters who come by after not being able to accept reality and becoming deluded." he whispers to the newest hire in the receptionist area

"Then the couple as well?" she questions back, the man grimaces before whispering again,

"It'll be a pain in the ass, so just explain that they have to cover the cost and send them to the reevaluation room." Jung takes a glance at the names on the applications before freezing then excusing himself to go make a phone call.