the female song's have a close relationship with the yoon's as "only one" has become their shop of choice in purchasing noraegis for events and occasions. due to the frequent visits, jihoo and haewon have known each other since the age of fourteen, haewon the age of ten. haewon would often teach him how to craft noraegis but he was terribly horrible at it.

character name: song jihoo 송지후

nickname(s): jihoo-ya by his family, lord jihoo by everyone else

date of birth: june 16, 1838

age: 31 (1869)

rank: yangban

title: marquess, heir of house song

occupation: senior official in the ministry of justice

birth order: second

place of birth: paju

places of residence:

paju, song estate 

hanseong, song estate (current)

nationality: korean

ethnicity: korean

languages: hangul, hanja

pronouns: he/him

gender: male
sexual orientation: heterosexual

marital status: unmarried, courting

his little peach. the only female and youngest cousin. jihoo cherishes her like a baby sister. he would often send a basket of sliced peaches to the baek estate just for her.

being of sons to dukes with political responsibilities, they gravitated to one another due to their similar lifestyle and hobbies from an early age. during their young adult years, they would often be sparring for leisure and a way for them to catch up with one another.

relationship: biological father

status: alive

title: duke of paju, prime minister of the state council

connection: very positive

relationship: biological mother

status: alive

title: duchess of house song

connection: very positive

relationship: biological sister

status: alive

title: marchioness, inspector general for the ministry of works

connection: extremely positive

pov

i write in strictly third pov, but feel free to write in whatever pov you feel most comfortable in!

style

beige prose with a tendency to get lost within the five senses of heavy environmental descriptions and inner dialogues.

length

multi-para in various lengths and very rarely do i ever write novella, depending on how much muse i have for the thread and what the plot consists of. no one-liners please.

location

i prefer to write in public rooms. never do i thread inside pm's either as pm's are strictly for ooc and plotting purposes. i also like to keep my walls clean.

plotting

i expect you to go through my character's padlet and i will go through yours. it's okay if we do not have a specific plot from the very beginning, i am open to brainstorming ideas with you! as a reminder, consent is key between both parties.

genre and themes

i don't have any hard limits and is open to almost all themes and genres except for smut. smut can be heavily implied in the thread that is consented between both parties but will not be explicitly written out. my favorite genres to write are fluff, romance, and angst.

location: promenade

description: shortly after woke up from his coma, jihoo reunited with a traveling gisaeng that he had encountered with in past gatherings.

location: song estate
description: the scene of jihoo first awakening from his coma and the reactions of jinye and his parents.

they had dated for a short while until they realized that they had more platonic love than true love for one another. they had exchanged bird whistles since then and are still close to one another despite the break up.

location: song estate

description: the song siblings discuss the conclusion of the investigation against the serial killer and past memories and truths that have been recovered.

location: post room
description: exchange of letters when yeonhwa first received news of jihoo’s awakening and how the declining relationships between their fathers had driven a wedge between their friendship.

location: park estate (tanhua soiree)
description: he spots a lady that resembles aerang, his friend from the kisaeng house, and discovers that she is named ryu aera. she runs away before he manages to ask anything.

location: marketplace
description:

he was infatuated with a female dancer during his rare trip to the kisaeng house. he frequented the place more in order to get a glimpse of her and perhaps a name. instead, he finds a friend in a male that oddly resembled the female dancer he was smitten for.

friends since childhood, they grew up similarly under the guidance of their fathers. due to their fathers' political alliance, they are each other's support during court and in life.

location: seol estate

location: hanhoe gardens

location: kisaeng house

description: jihoo found out the true identity of his mysterious dancer and a norigae with the ryu family seal on it had fallen into his hands.

location: post room
description: an exchange of peaches that show their positive bond

the song's and aisin's have been trade partners for a while back. they had first met when jihoo had visited china on a business trip and they had developed mutual respect for each other.

good friends. the owner of hanbamman had kept jihoo's visits a secret from the ton and his family because jihoo is not usually seen in such establishments. that all changed when he became smitten with a mysterious dancer at hanbamman and was determined to find out her identity by making more and more visits.

friends during their younger years. their fathers, once good friends, had began to slowly have disagreements in court. thus, duke song had encouraged jihoo to stay away from the ryu children. they began to rekindle their friendship after jihoo woke up from his coma and with the help of his infatuation with her younger sister.

location: royal assembly (event)

status: after the first civilian task force meeting, aera pulls jihoo aside to ask for her family norigae back.

location: song estate

description:

location: post system

description: post-civilian task force after finding the cure for the plague

the question hung in the air like a weight, prompting the swift cessation of the heir of the house of the dove's quill against the parchment. his mind, engrossed in the details of the document before him, snapped to attention. the ink-stained quill clutched tighter in his right hand, while the left curled into a tight fist. the distant murmur of the song estate's workers, indulging in the whispers of war gossip, had disrupted the usually tranquil atmosphere of the study. disbelief, frustration, worry, and fear all competed for dominance in the lord’s troubled thoughts.

the revelation that the daughters of the house of the willow tree might volunteer for frontline service brought a mix of emotions, none of them easily articulated. ryu aera, potentially standing on the battleground, while he, bound by responsibilities as the secretary of the ministry of defense, remained at home and to be present at court to navigate the political intricacies of joseon along with the other dukes and lords that hold government positions.

their last encounter during the civilian task force still lingered, a bitter taste in his mouth. unresolved issues hung between them—misunderstandings that needed clarification, and a heartfelt confession yearning to be expressed. from the very first moment his gaze had met that of his mysterious dancer, she had become an ingrained presence in his thoughts. even upon discovering that the true identity behind the enigmatic performer was none other than the youngest daughter of the ryu family, that unwavering longing persisted—it was, and would always be, her.

setting aside the scroll with haste, it was tossed aside to a corner of his table. swiftly reaching for a fresh parchment, jihoo decided that aera needed to hear at least a fraction of his feelings before she departed. the tremble in his hand, betraying the turmoil within, struggled to pen his thoughts coherently. imperfect strokes marred the edges of characters, hidden imperfections that only those familiar with his script might discern.

with determination etched on his features, he reached for a small jewelry box on a side table that seemed to have become a fixture in the room for as long as he could remember. inside, a necklace bearing the song house seal awaited, part of a set his mother had passed down for him to present to his future wife. a sidelong glance at a smaller box next to it, housing a matching ring, hinted at decisions for when the right time comes.

sealing the envelope with the family crest, he secured the parcel containing his heartfelt words.

"please send this to the ryu estate immediately and with haste.”

location: teahouse

status: replied

location: ryu estate

status: need to reply

co-workers. jihoo looks up to him in court. they share similar values and mindset when it comes to work.

location: palace gardens

status: posted starter

tba.

location: palace ballroom

status: posted starter

« most eligible bachelor of the year, social season of 1859 »

during the social season of 1859, song jihoo was bestowed upon the title as the most eligible bachelor during his debut, a title he earned through a lifetime of meticulous grooming and careful guidance under the tutelage of his father. from a young age, jihoo was shaped into the epitome of aristocratic refinement, inheriting his father's keen intellect and unwavering dedication to duty.

under the watchful eye of the prime minister, jihoo excelled in every aspect of noble life, from mastering the intricacies of courtly etiquette to honing his skills in political discourse through his years of study. his upbringing was meticulously orchestrated, with every facet of his life planned out to ensure the continuation of the song lineage and the prosperity of their family name.

yet, amidst the expectations and pressures placed upon him, his genuine kindness and affable nature shone through, endearing him to all who crossed his path. his charm and sincerity earned him a legion of loyal friends and admirers, each one eager to support him in his endeavors and champion his cause.