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astrocat · 04-28-2021, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Felixir

For their part, Nem continued to sit and read. No huge level of attention was really required, as it was a book they'd read once before, and very recently, while passing a quiet day in Prince's flat. As the minutes ticked on, Nem focused partly on reading, and partly on applying that reading to a mental store of other thoughts and theories. Every now and then they tuned in to what Fox was saying, in case she stumbled upon something interesting.

Inconsequential stuff, mostly, though the mention of Lucien Rosier was noted, and was perhaps the one moment Nem was tempted to laugh, or really to react at all. 'I know he meant a lot to you.' Good one; what these kids thought they knew could fill several landfill sites. Unmoved, Nem turned another page, glossing over every word spoken, including that Kitridge-like (rest in pieces, or whatever) spew about the universe.

When it was over, they let the silence hang in the air for a long moment, finally looking up again as the compartment door opened once more to reveal a kid... who instantly moved on. After he had done so, the door sliding closed in his wake, Nem made to return to their book, paused, and glanced over at Fox instead.

"... Sorry, did you say something?"

Ash waved at Daniel, hoping that he would not come in. Minjae would be so mad. Thankfully he moved on. "I did actually say something. I said two things. The first one was an inquiry on what you were reading and the second one was about whether or not the universe is sentient and evil or not." Repeating herself was annoying, but she took that as a good sign. The Universe would surely be annoyed too. "Nevermind. Do you think you'd ever write a book? I would buy that." And then she would read it. And then she would set it on fire. "Hey, I should write a book too! We can be twinsies and write books together!" That would be traumatizing for her and boring for them. But also, really good for publicity. "We could make each other look bad. Then there would be drama. And then people would have to read both of our books, and we would make loads of cash. That's what famous people do, y'know." Although she was joking, there was a hint of truth in her words. Making a book to yell at someone else was probably the best get-rich-quick scheme on the planet. And if they wanted money, that would be a great way to get some. Her father had taught her that. A terrible father, but a great businessman. It was a shame she couldn't have both.

04-28-2021, 07:01 PM	#12 (permalink)
astrocat Puffskein Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: New York City Posts: 2,139 Hogwarts RPG Name: Brandon Fox Hufflepuff Fifth Year Hogwarts RPG Name: Phoebe Calypso [s]Dupont[/s] Slytherin Third Year	Which came first, the phoenix or the flame? Quote: Originally Posted by Felixir For their part, Nem continued to sit and read. No huge level of attention was really required, as it was a book they'd read once before, and very recently, while passing a quiet day in Prince's flat. As the minutes ticked on, Nem focused partly on reading, and partly on applying that reading to a mental store of other thoughts and theories. Every now and then they tuned in to what Fox was saying, in case she stumbled upon something interesting. Inconsequential stuff, mostly, though the mention of Lucien Rosier was noted, and was perhaps the one moment Nem was tempted to laugh, or really to react at all. 'I know he meant a lot to you.' Good one; what these kids thought they knew could fill several landfill sites. Unmoved, Nem turned another page, glossing over every word spoken, including that Kitridge-like (rest in pieces, or whatever) spew about the universe. When it was over, they let the silence hang in the air for a long moment, finally looking up again as the compartment door opened once more to reveal a kid... who instantly moved on. After he had done so, the door sliding closed in his wake, Nem made to return to their book, paused, and glanced over at Fox instead. "... Sorry, did you say something?" Ash waved at Daniel, hoping that he would not come in. Minjae would be so mad. Thankfully he moved on. "I did actually say something. I said two things. The first one was an inquiry on what you were reading and the second one was about whether or not the universe is sentient and evil or not." Repeating herself was annoying, but she took that as a good sign. The Universe would surely be annoyed too. "Nevermind. Do you think you'd ever write a book? I would buy that." And then she would read it. And then she would set it on fire. "Hey, I should write a book too! We can be twinsies and write books together!" That would be traumatizing for her and boring for them. But also, really good for publicity. "We could make each other look bad. Then there would be drama. And then people would have to read both of our books, and we would make loads of cash. That's what famous people do, y'know." Although she was joking, there was a hint of truth in her words. Making a book to yell at someone else was probably the best get-rich-quick scheme on the planet. And if they wanted money, that would be a great way to get some. Her father had taught her that. A terrible father, but a great businessman. It was a shame she couldn't have both.