[ A collision with Dash sounded nicer than it probably should have but Sungmin liked the mysterious man who almost literally just dropped into his life. He wanted to uncover every single layer and see what really made him tick. It would take time but well worth the effort. ]

Yes, exactly. If you're excited, others will want to see what the deal is. If you can pull people in, other things click into place.

[ Again, he had plenty of other thoughts but everything drifted with hands back in his hair. Dash really wanted to zing tingles up and down his spine, didn't he? Mouth parting just a little, he gave a nod of his head. ]

Thanks. For de-frosting me.

[ Moving around the counter, he went to set a timer for the first pan of cookies. ]

You might say that now but - in the sea I didn't. I was - more the image most on land have about sirens. Luring those with sweet songs to their - well, you probably know how it goes.

[ He frowned deeply. ] I have a lot to repent for and to make up towards. I'm trying. I barely ever use anything and I haven't been to the - [ He shook his head. ]

Not really the happiest of talk. You can do some of the cookies if you want or go back on your cupcake mission.