Surprise! (Jungshin)

Jungshin laughed as the newborn penguin stumbled coming to say hi. Being only a couple days old, it was still a rather clumsy little thing. (Like father like... chick?) Admittedly, it's hatching was a bittersweet moment, partially because Jungshin had been in class when it happened, and partially because it hatching meant he'd soon enough have to try to return it to it's colony. Unable to tell the gender, he named it "Kio," an ambiguous play off the Korean word "kiwo," meaning "cute," despite being advised by the headmaster to not get attached to it.

Kio squawked indignantly at Jungshin, and Jungshin could only chuckle more. He pulled out his phone to take a picture of Kio; he'd make as many memories as he could, just in case Kio assimilated into its colony seamlessly; when he noticed he had a text message from Saoirse. He was happy about that - with midterms and everything, they'd barely had time to see each other recently, and texting each other was frequent but not enough. He was happy she wanted to meet up, and he scooped up Kio and cradled the penguin before replying, "I'll be there soon!" She hadn't had the chance to officially meet Kio yet, she'd probably be happy to meet it. He walked quickly to the closet, giving Saoirse a smile as he got closer to her. "Hey. What's up?" He asked her before giving her a quick kiss on the cheek.

Jungshin smiled and nodded, "Yep! I decided to name it Kio." He told her excitedly, but his face fell as he noticed she seemed nervous. He could't figure what it was that she'd want to tell him. For a quick second he thought maybe she'd want to break up, but that didn't really warrant an "I'm not sure how you'd react." That wouldn't cause an unsure reaction. That would be an "I hope you don't get upset," or something along those lines. "What is it?"

It took everything in Jungshin to make sure he didn't drop Kio. He had less control of his mouth, though, and it dropped opened. Even though they'd done research, even though he had a teacher that was both a ghost and a parent, he just... didn't think it'd be that possible. He had no idea how to respond, and his mouth opened and closed a couple times before he finally let words slip past his lips, "I wonder if it'll be a fox or a wolf." He winced, those weren't really the words he wanted to say, and he seemed to finally snap out of his surprise enough to stutter out a better (?) response.

"I-I mean... that is... If you want to keep it. We're... still in school and all so I'd understand if you didn't. But uhhhm... I'm not gonna like... run away or anything if you want to keep it." He wasn't that kind of guy. Plus, he liked kids, he knew how to raise them thanks to his sister, and he wanted kids. Initially it was further in the future, but he didn't really have a career path now that he was dead, and now the last thing he wanted to do was what his parents had wanted of him anyway, so his career was his to choose, assuming he even wanted one.

Jungshin set Kio down as the penguin started squirming, keeping an eye on it, but letting it wander a little, paying less attention as it wandered into the closet. He swung his arms back and forth, rocking on his feet as he looked down to the ground and shrugged. "I mean... I don't really have a right to be upset, do I? We knew the consequences, but didn't use protection. He stopped moving, giving her a smile, "I can support that decision." He told her happily. "I've always wanted a family... maybe not this young but y'know..." He rambled, punctuating his sentence with a shrug.

Jungshin smiled at her softly. At least she didn't think bad of him. It wasn't like he really could run, anyway. The school was big, but it was inevitable they'd run into each other eventually.

He thought it over, most of the things he'd been taught had been in regards to being a ghost, not a werewolf. "I've heard it could be either one of the species... But I don't actually know how to determine..." He told her, his voice fading off. He heard Kio make a noise, and looked over at the open door before taking Saoirse's hand and leading them inside. He sat down against the wall next to Kio, who flopped ungracefully into his lap. He laughed a bit before looking back up at Saoirse. "Regardless, it'll be a were. And it'll have a good family." He patted Kio, "Possibly even a pet penguin."

Jungshin pouted at her, “do you really think so low of me? Of course I’ll try to let it back with the other penguins.” A mischievous grin formed on his face, “but I might get lost on the way, or something of the like.” Kio just hatched a couple days ago, it should at least get a chance before trying to take it back. Besides, Kio’s an orphan, who’s to say it won’t be the same as with his egg, and it’s left all alone.” Jungshin was pouring now. “Of course I want a pet penguin, and of course I want to do the right thing and try and let Kio go back to its group only to be ignored and die that way.” He sighed, “I hate using logic. It typically just disappoints me.”

"Most places in the world require a license to have an exotic pet." Jungshin muttered as he side-eyed Kio. He looked back to Saoirse. "And he already said he would, so he better not go back on his word. He doesn't seem the type..." He added, muttering by the last sentence. He looked at his girlfriend, his eyes going to her stomach and then back to her face. "We should probably also tell him about..." His eyes went down to her stomach again as he faded off.