11.) Audio

[meinxxherz]

[Oh my, another post with music in the background.]

Who will believe my verses in time to come

If it were filled with your most high deserts?

Though yet, heaven knows, it is but as a tomb

Which hides your life, and shows not half your parts.

If I could write the beauty of your eyes

And in fresh numbers number all your graces,

The age to come would say, "

Comments

[oblique_wisdom]

That... is quite breathtaking. How very beautiful, and very much worthy of the ears of a loved one.

[Cue the romantic sigh here.]

[meinxxherz]

[...okay. THAT'S new. Herz doesn't know what to do about this random woman calling him reading Shakespeare 'breathtaking'.]

Yeah it--

S-Shakespeare's great.

[oblique_wisdom]

I think so. Those words are rather becoming. They hardly need something to accompany them, I think.

[Zelda likes this sort of thing. Really. Besides, she knows him as the guy who stutters all the time, so it's nice to hear him say something so heartfelt without tripping over his tongue.]

[meinxxherz]

R-Right.

[He thinks.]

I, uh, I found a book called 'Great Lines from Shakespeare.' It's not j-just, just sweet things like that, though.

[oblique_wisdom]

Would you mind terribly if I borrowed it sometime? I think I would enjoy it.

[She pauses. He doesn't actually know who she is. Even though she has a suspicion that she knows at least of him.]

My name is Zelda. I am sure a name is more appropriate than a complete stranger asking to borrow literature from you.

[meinxxherz]

Heh--hello, Zelda.

I'm not, uh...I-I'm not done with it yet, but you can borrow it...or I could show you where I--I got it in the library? There's plenty of books on Shakespeare.

[oblique_wisdom]

[Oh, isn't he just charming?]

I would like that very, very much. Either, or, of course. I have been to the library, but I have not sought out this Shakespeare.

[meinxxherz]

Well...I-I'm there right now. In the--in the library, I mean.

[oblique_wisdom]

Then it is permissible for me to join you?

[meinxxherz]

I--I'd think so...yeah...

[Oh crap, should he warn her about his face? She sounds like a lady who appreciates nice things and probably doesn't appreciate not nice, scarred up things. Crap.]

Uhm, I...I-I should warn you, uhm...

I-I'm not...the nicest sight out there. My...my face isn't. I mean.

[oblique_wisdom]

[Does he think her superficial? Zelda relies on a... grotesque troll to be her older brother. It's unlikely that Herz is going to frighten her off.]

Please do not be so concerned. It would not be very diplomatic of me were I to judge based on appearance alone.

So sit tight, and I will be down there very shortly.

[meinxxherz]

[He breathes out a laugh through his nose. That's a relief.]

Right. Sorry

Se--see you soon.

[Herz goes to the first table in the library and waits.]

[oblique_wisdom]

[If he apologizes too much, Zelda may have to say something. At least to reassure him.

She's quick to make her way down a couple of decks to the library. Call it enthusiasm. Upon her arrival, she taps her chin thoughtfully. He was worried about being considered unsightly, but...

She doesn't see anyone like that.]

[meinxxherz]

[What about the green haired guy about to tower over you, Princess? Herz stands and gives her a bashful smile.]

Uhh...Zelda?

[OH GOD BE ZELDA It'd be so embarrassing if you weren't Zelda.]

[oblique_wisdom]

[She's so small compared to him. And he really doesn't look scary at all. A little anxious, maybe, but not scary.

She smiles somewhat shyly and offers him a very gentle wave.]

Yes. That is correct. And you are, kind sir?

[meinxxherz]

H-Herz. Herz Hessian.

[He bows a little and his braid falls over his shoulder.]

Hello.