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[algiersloveknot]

Thusly, there is Vesper Lynd.

Who, rather then drinking away her troubles Like certain people digs deep with her existential literature.

Hence why she is in the bar, hair hanging in her eyes, fingers tapping on the table as she turns a page. All she's missing is a cigarette and she could easily pass for someone gothic, or someone nihilist.

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[callitavesper]

There is now someone leaning over her, arms pressed against the table on either side of her.

"You read the most depressing literature."

[algiersloveknot]

"Well, you know what they say about art-" Vesper is completely lost in the story by now, "If you're not evoking emotion of some kind-"

She shrugs, "...I had something more comprehensive to say about it." She waves a hand, "Are you holding up all right?"

[callitavesper]

He kisses her on the cheek. "I'm fine."

[algiersloveknot]

She responds with a pleased noise that might sound slightly disbelieving, but that's probably just the inborn cynicism that reading and growing up with literature like this fosters.

She leans back into him however, staring up at him, "...I'm sorry I've been so occupied with books like these."

[callitavesper]

Ah, this position is much more suitable for a kiss on the lips, which is what she gets. "You don't have to apologize for being an intellectual."

[algiersloveknot]

"These aren't intellectual. They're a sort of literary prozac. You make being a bookworm sound so exciting."

MMmm. She beams.

[callitavesper]

"It is exciting." He removes one of his hands from the tabletop and brushes it along her arm.

[algiersloveknot]

This is Vesper's "Wtf Joo smoking?" face.

An eyebrow is raised.

[callitavesper]

This is James "wtf joo smokin'?" face.

"You've been reading books since you came here and you're displeased that I find it exciting?"

[algiersloveknot]

"...not displeased-just-"

Vesper makes a face and sets her book down, "-You have lots of other hobbies, I....read. And lately I've been feeling slightly off about me just reading and occasionally pounding away at the keys on the piano."

"Have you ever heard the phrase, 'Some habits are just ways of masking a bored or restless nature?' I don't mind being sedentary, well...most of the time."

She sighs, "-The bar can provide anything, and I'm only asking it for books."

[callitavesper]

"Then learn a new hobby. Pick up a new skill. It's not that hard--depending on what skill you're trying to learn."

[algiersloveknot]

She sighs, "...I'd like-"

She hesitates.

"...You're going to thing this is ridiculous."

[callitavesper]

"Try me," he says flatly.

[algiersloveknot]

"I want to learn to defend myself."

[callitavesper]

He grins to himself, and pulls up a chair to sit in. "Why would you think I would think that's ridiculous?"

[algiersloveknot]

She shifts, "...There are numerous reasons."

The fact that the last time she defended herself she ended up sick and in the shower.

The fact that she's dead.

"...I suppose it's me fighting against my inborn opposition to violence."