Jeonggeun felt frustrated when he found himself alone for the first time since arriving in Korea. He knew that Jake and Seoho were just a phone call away but Jeonggeun felt like he was suddenly abandoned by them even if it wasn't the case.

For now he had to focus on his tattoo and why it was colored in black. From what he understood that meant he had already met his soulmate, but he didn't know who his soulmate even was.

~

“There definitely are ways to find out who your soulmate is, but I don't think it's a good idea to look for that information,” reminded Seoho after Jeonggeun asked him about it. “Who knows, you could be in your first life and your information isn't even in the archives,” he added.

“How was Jay able to find out about his then?” asked Jeonggeun.

“It wasn't his first life, if Beomgyu was able to find Jay in the archives,” explained Seoho as he shrugged. “The archives keep tabs on those who have more than one life, otherwise it'd be full of every person in history,” he added.

“So there's still a chance then, that whoever my soulmate is is also going through their first life?” Asked Jeonggeun.

“Yes,” responded Seoho as he nodded.

“Interesting,” remarked Jeonggeun as he looked thoughtful.

~

Jeonggeun looked at the archive building in front of him, looking thoughtful as he debated on whether to go inside or not. He knew there was a chance that it wouldn't become an archive for him, as those who can't access it only see a business warehouse, but he wanted to take this chance.

He took a steadying breath before entering the building, hope filling him as he wished for it to be a giant library. “Damn it,” he cursed, finding the interior to be a bunch of offices.

“Just my luck,” he grumbled to himself before turning and leaving. He looked around before deciding to walk in a random direction.

~

Jeonggeun found himself lost, wandering the streets of Seoul in a daze. His phone was off for once, but that was because Jeonggeun didn't want to be bothered until he was ready to go home.

It seemed that luck wasn't on his side today as Jeongeun found himself in front of the cafe just outside campus.

It took a few minutes but Jeonggeun entered the cafe, taking in his surroundings as he looked around.

“You're back again huh?” Asked Minyoung as he recognized Jeonggeun.

“Yeah, I guess so,” responded Jeonggeun as he walked over to the counter to order. “It seems rather dead right now,” he remarked, ordering his usual and paying for it.

“It's usually dead around now,” responded Minyoung as he nodded, getting his drink order and passing it down to his coworker. “You're not around for the afternoon crew, it's usually busy then,” he added, shrugging.

“I guess,” mumbled Jeonggeun before he moved to wait on his drink.

After getting his drink Jeonggeun went to sit down, staring off into the distance and trying not to focus his attention on the tattoo in the palm of his hand.

~

Minyoung joined him after his shift, sitting across from Jeonggeun as Jeonggeun still sat in his spot a couple hours later.

“Was I here for that long?” Asked Jeonggeun as he turned to look at Minyoung.

“I'd say so, the afternoon crew is here,” responded Minyoung as he nodded.

“I should get going then,” mumbled Jeonggeun as he stood, making sure he had everything before turning and leaving.

“Let me accompany you home at least,” Minyoung encouraged as he got up and went to follow after Jeonggeun.

“I guess,” mumbled Jeonggeun before he continued out of the cafe. Minyoung followed after him, making small talk and trying to keep the mood light.

~

Jake answered the door when Jeonggeun knocked, looking sheepish as he forgot his keys when he left earlier that day.

“I forgot my keys,” explained Jeonggeun as he shrugged it off.

“You're lucky I was home,” remarked Jake as he let Jeonggeun in, turning to look at Minyoung who stood awkwardly on the doorstep. “Come on in,” he added to Minyoung before letting Minyoung walk in and closing the door behind him.

“I've been looking for you,” remarked Jake as he turned to Minyoung once they were in the livingroom.

“For me? Why?” Asked Minyoung.

“For the crimes you committed back home in Australia and the death of your soulmate, who you rejected,” explained Jake.

“He's dead, huh?” Asked Minyoung as he kept a blank expression on his face. “Who are you to try and arrest me in the wrong country?” He asked, his eyes narrowing in suspicion.

“The name's Jake,” responded Jake as he introduced himself. “And I am under King Hwon,” he added. “But you are correct, I'm not in my rights to arrest you, but you stepped into Dann's guard house,” he explained, taking a few steps back when he heard footsteps from the hallway.

“I have it from here, Jake,” came a new voice as Dann stepped into the livingroom with Soobin behind him to his immediate right with his hands in his pockets. “You were lucky,” he remarked, turning to look at Minyoung. “You were this close from being home free but you made a mistake,” he added, moving closer to Minyoung with Soobin keeping a close eye on things.

“Do you know what happens to those who reject their soulmates?” Asked Dann as Minyoung tried to look for a way out of this situation. “They are executed,” he emphasized, raising a hand to signal for Soobin who rushed forward to grab Minyoung, bringing him to his knees as he twisted his arm behind his back rather painfully.

“How is rejecting my soulmate a cause for execution?” Spat Minyoung as he struggled to get out of Soobin's grip.

“Because,” started Dann as he walked, coming to a stop in front of Minyoung and leaning down in front of him. “Soulmates are meant to be right? Who in their right mind would go to such lengths? Did you hate them that much?” He asked.

“I didn't,” spat Minyoung.

“If it was to force reincarnation that's not how that works my friend,” remarked Dann as he moved away from Minyoung, starting to pace as he put his hands in his pockets. “You know this, everyone knows this,” he added. “So, what was your reason?” He asked.

“Why should I tell you if you're just going to kill me anyway?” Asked Minyoung.