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[dispossess]

[ Awful strange happenings going on today. Well, most of the happenings lately have been strange, but this one is...well, just kind of weird. It doesn't seem as dangerous yet, but who knows if that's going to happen.

But it's nice to warn people of these things, usually. ]

If any of your acquaintances seem to be taken with the idea of following someone around today, it may be a good idea to keep them home.

If they've come to the library today, someone really should collect them soon.

[ They are interrupting his reading, thank you very much.

He doesn't feel like being noticed! But feel free to bother over the device or in person. ]

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[misfortunes]

Ah, then. . . . you're anticipating different things than I am, my lord. Have you ever wanted to rule?

[dispossess]

Not at all.

1/2

[misfortunes]

I suppose that makes it irrelevant.

I'll repick even later if I wanna!!

[misfortunes]

Oh—have you found enough?

[dispossess]

Enough of what?

[misfortunes]

Weren't you looking for books? Stories, references—things to read. . . ?

[dispossess]

I didn't realize I could have "enough."

[misfortunes]

There's always enough if you're acting towards an end, isn't there?

[dispossess]

[ He pauses mid-page turn, smile flattening to almost nothing. ]

You may be right.

[misfortunes]

If I might ask. . .

[dispossess]

Go ahead.

[ Somewhat reluctant. ]

[misfortunes]

How should I put it? I suppose the question is. . . what is your end?

[ "do you know?" ]

[dispossess]

I only want Elliot to live. Isn't that simple?

[ Anything after that doesn't matter, he thinks, for now. He'd gladly, easily, put aside his duties. ]

[misfortunes]

I meant for your books, actually!

[ though the transparency is charming. ]

[dispossess]

[ ...god, he hates Vincent so much. ]

I didn't realize there was an end for them.

[misfortunes]

Haha, you needn't take it so close to the heart if you like. People read for a purpose, don't they? Whether to learn, or to chase away time, or to be distracted?

[dispossess]

[ The last one's been more true lately than in the past, certainly. ]

They do.

[misfortunes]

Haven't you a choice, then?

[dispossess]

...

[ Closes his book, stands up. ]

I'm going back now.

[ Talking to Vincent is just frustrating :( ]