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[Carol's finding ways to pass the time while spending most of it reading in the library. She's read a lot of fantasy and romance fiction in her downtime, and it's making her a little nostalgic for the times her parents would read stories to her before bed. And since she's spent so much time in the library, she hasn't had much of a chance to get to talk to other people, which is driving her crazy because she's the kind of person who likes to talk to people.

So later in the evening, she'll find a quiet spot to use her tablet, in a place where she hopefully won't bother anyone.]

What kind of stories does everyone here like? I've been reading reading a lot of fantasy and romance stories, but since there's so many of us I'm sure everyone here has an interesting story to tell. Either something they've heard from back home or just a silly or interesting anecdote.

If it's not too much trouble, I'd like to hear some of these stories.

[This is also her way of finding out more about the people who live here too.]

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[in the background, you can see that someone else seems to be in another corner of the library, books stacked up on his own table]

It doesn't matter to me honestly. If I can learn something from it then I would like to read it.

[She's spotted him before in the library, but seeing him and he's actually talking to her still makes the whole experience pretty jarring. Even on a screen, or those few times when she's seen him, he's not how she imagined a known terrorist would look like.

...It still didn't make the experience any less scary, and when she opens her mouth, all that comes out is a small squeak. In her head, she's quickly trying to calm herself down enough so that she doesn't freak out on him.

He probably doesn't realize who she is, or that she knows he's a terrorist as long as she stays perfectly calm and just keeps talking she can-

Her mouth is still open, as if trying to say something but she can't get the words out. She looks a bit like a fish out of water.]

[...ah. This girl must recognize me.

This isn't much of a surprise to Huey since in his world, his name and face were both notoriously well known. After all, terrorists are generally pretty memorable. However, this still caught Huey's attention because this isn't his world. Since he just arrived, it's not like he has had the chance to terrorize this place. To be honest, Huey has done nothing but read and occasionally fix things for people so for anyone to be surprised to see his face . . . well, they had to know who he was.

More importantly, it meant that this girl must be from his world as well.

Still, he didn't change his expression. In fact, judging by his slightly confused face, you'd think that maybe Carol was the crazy one for having such a reaction.]

You disagree, I assume . . .?

Edited 2013-08-31 08:30 (UTC)

[Hearing him play things off as if he didn't know what was going on helps her calm down slightly. Of course he wouldn't know who she is, it's not like she's built up a reputation while working for the Daily Days. It didn't make talking to him any less scary, but at least she's calm down enough to talk. Her voice is shaky and high-pitched when she speaks.]

W-well I t-think there's a little more to it than that...

Hi. Your name is Carol?

Mhm, I'm Carol!

I'm Sonya. Nice to meet you, Carol. So, okay. I might potentially have a job for you, if you're interested.

Oh? What job would that be?

Okay, so - I'm trying to start up a radio program where people tell their stories and we broadcast them on the air. I need someone who will be able to help make them good to listen to. Would you be at all interested?

[Radio, huh? It's not her area if expertise, but it'd be a good way to get some broadcasting experience and make herself useful.

...Plus, she really needed work.]

Oh yes! I'd be very interested in helping!

Great! When can you start?

As soon as you'd like me too!

How's three weeks from now?

Ok! I'll be able to start then. Thank you for the offer, miss Sonya.

I've not too many preferences, honestly. So long as it catches and maintains my interest, I'll continue reading it.

[hello, fellow-library goer.]

Though I will say that I've come to enjoy many works of fiction.

I feel the same way actually. As long as it's a good story, I'll read it. Do you have a favorite?

[She lists off a few titles, because heck if I know what she actually reads.]

I'm afraid I'm unable to settle on just the one.

Oh, that's understandable. It's really hard to just pick one favorite, isn't it? Not when there's so many fantastic stories out there!

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Do you have any particular favorites of your own?

I read one recently called the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. I think that's currently my favorite. Have you read it?

I don't believe I've heard of it before... [That's because you weren't around it was first published, Alice.] But I should like to read it soon, now that you've pointed me to it.

You could probably right all kinds of fantasy stories with the things you see here...

I guess you could, since this is a pretty strange place.

[She sighs a little.]

It wouldn't be a very happy story though.

Maybe, but... I think the ending would be more important.

[She nods.]

You're right. Hopefully the ending is actually a happy one...

Me too. I think that's what a lot people out there would want...

I think I like stories about real people best. Fantasy is fun, but real stories can be amazing too!

Oh, I agree completely! Stories about the amazing things people do in the real world are always the most fun to read!

Mhm! Though, I haven't really read many Earth books... what's your favorite?

I can't just pick a favorite, but one I really like to read over and over is called the Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

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