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[had_not_lived]

It's a beautiful day, City. Make the most of it.

I need your advice. I'm looking for something to read, something that isn't poetry. Knowing I can't just makes me want to read more! Anything, really. Novels or essays or, I don't even know, so long as you like it.

Call it a change in perspective.

There are a hundred thousand lines that'd suit today and I can't remember one. Still. It's a small price to pay.

Comments

voice;

[calculusdragon.livejournal.com]

Have you read the Arabian Nights? I was read the French translation, but I am sure there is an English one available here.

voice;

[had_not_lived]

Some of it, when I was younger. I don't remember seeing it in the store but maybe at the Library...

voice;

[calculusdragon.livejournal.com]

If you find anything by Sir Edward Howe, I would suggest that. He writes about dragons and he is a particular friend of mine, but there doesn't seem to be anything of his in the library. Barnabas looked for me.

voice;

[had_not_lived]

So far as I remember we don't have much about dragons... at least, not much that isn't fiction.

Do they make... you know, dragon-sized books where you're from? Or do you always need to ask someone to read to you?

voice;

[calculusdragon.livejournal.com]

No, they do not, at least in Britain. It is unfortunate. In China, where they use scrolls, there are large ones for dragons to write on or read themselves, though I think it would be very difficult without a human to unroll them. I myself have learned to write with a brush.

I suppose even if there were large books for dragons the pages would still prove a difficulty, and I would still prefer Laurence to read to me anyway, most of the time.

voice;

[had_not_lived]

I can see how it would be difficult. If you'd like I would read to you sometime.

voice;

[calculusdragon.livejournal.com]

I would appreciate that. There are several people who read to me sometimes, but I think one of them has gone.

voice;

[had_not_lived]

Well, what would you prefer to have me read? I usually just read poetry myself.

voice;

[calculusdragon.livejournal.com]

Perhaps a scientific text? Or something with exciting battles in it.

voice;

[had_not_lived]

I'll see whether I can get the Library to cooperate!

voice;

[calculusdragon.livejournal.com]

If that does not work and there is an interesting book like that in your store, perhaps you could purchase it on my behalf. I do have some money, though not as much as I would like to have.

voice;

[had_not_lived]

Sure, it isn't a problem. If there's ever anything you need-- not just from Bilton and Scaggs, but you know... let me know.

voice;

[calculusdragon.livejournal.com]

I will, Neil, thank you.

voice;

[had_not_lived]

It's not a problem.