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[nobleminded]

[The image first shows an open book lying on a table. It seems to be open at the very back, though looking at the page on the left would show that it's full of text so it obviously was supposed to continue where the cover now is. Closer observation would show that several pages after that one were apparently ripped out.

It stays on this image for several moments, or at least what the person showing it thinks is long enough for said observations to be made. Finally, the screen does a very quick 180 to show a livid Elliot.]

WHO IS THE CRIMINAL RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS?!

Library books are the property of EVERYONE WHO USES THAT LIBRARY! YOU CAN'T JUST TEAR OUT PAGES WHEREVER YOU SEE FIT! IT'S COMMON COURTESY!

ESPECIALLY NOT IN THE FINAL BOOK OF ONE OF THE GREATEST SERIES EVER WRITTEN!!!

Comments

[crocodilesmiles]

There might be other priorities... especialyl since most media is on files! Reading actual books and scrolls and anything on paper is a luxury here, and not one people are ethat fond of!

Though I'm serious, have you seen how much it costs to get decent paper around here?

[nobleminded]

That's what makes something a book! How else are you going to read it?

[Though now that he thinks about it...] I don't recall noticing any for sale, actually. [Since he doesn't go shopping much.]

[crocodilesmiles]

On tablet! Like you read anything else written there.

( She snorts softly, amused. )

There's not so much, but I know a place, if you're interested.

[nobleminded]

[...Yeah, he hadn't thought of it working like that.] That's...actually not a bad idea...

It might be worth checking. No matter how useful these things are, they're still strange.

[crocodilesmiles]

I can always show you, if you ever want! Just send me a note or stop by apartment 403. I'm usually in and out all day!

[nobleminded]

[But...he hates accepting charity, HIS FAMILY IS TOO PROMINENT FOR THAT. He's also been learning that's just how it works here though. Ugh.]

...If I'm unable to find any, I'll keep that in mind.

[crocodilesmiles]

It's always more fun roaming around town with friends! See you later.

[nobleminded]

[...You had to push a tsun button, didn't you? YOU WERE NEARLY DONE LISTENING TO HIM...]

WHAT-?! SINCE WHEN ARE WE FRIENDS?!

[crocodilesmiles]

( she just laughs, amused at his over the top reaction. )

Since now! Later, Elliot!

[possibly not here]

[nobleminded]

WHY?!

[Next thing he knows, people are probably gonna call him "gentle" again. WHAT IS WRONG WITH PEOPLE?!]