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There's a man on a couch by the fire, feet up, two books open in his lap. One is an ancient, dusty-looking thing, the other an English-Sanskrit dictionary.

Someone's researching.

[ooc: Recycled post is recycled! Open until his next EP.]

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[lady_of_athens]

Athena tends to become intrigued where old books are concerned, and more so considering the fact that the dictionary happens to be English-Sanskrit.

"You mind if I ask what you're reading?"

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"It's a book of fables," Nikola says in a tone that suggests it's very frivolous reading indeed.

Of course, the text is far more detailed than your typical fable and includes maps and historical records.

[lady_of_athens]

This explanation would fly rather better if Athena couldn't actually read it.

Still, she doesn't comment on it for now, instead choosing to settle down in one of the nearby armchairs.

"Feeling nostalgic?"

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If he knew who he was speaking to, he'd never have attempted the lie.

"For Sanskrit fairy tales? I don't think nostalgia would quite be the right word for that."

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She concedes this with a slight smile.

"Curiosity, then? Because if you will allow me the liberty, I must say you fairy tales read rather more like a history book."

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He smiles, entirely unabashed to have been caught in his deception.

"Curiosity is as good a word for it as any, I suppose." He nods. "Yes. I'm extremely curious about the lost city of Bhalasaam."

He's been there, of course, so it hardly qualifies as 'lost' anymore, but that's beside the point.

[lady_of_athens]

"And I'd guess not just in the sense in which most people are curious about Machu Picchu?"

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"Probably not. My curiosity is more practical than academic in nature."

[lady_of_athens]

Athena's curiosity is piqued.

"Oh?"

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He smirks. "Like looking through a city guide before going on vacation, you could say."

[lady_of_athens]

"You must have quite the vacation planned."

Leaning forward from her armchair, she offers him her right hand.

"Athena."

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He smiles and takes her hand, kissing the back briefly. "Nikola Tesla. I met your aunt once, I believe."

[lady_of_athens]

A corner of her lips quirks upwards into a smile.

"Demeter? She is quite sociable, isn't she?"

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His smile has a slightly wicked tinge to it. "Mmm...yes. Very sociable.

"She also told me that you...admire my work."

He's clearly pleased with himself. Who doesn't like being told a goddess admires his work?

[lady_of_athens]

Athena's expression reads something along the lines of, 'Figures.'

She shows a bit of teeth in her smile, perfectly willing to give credit to those who deserve it (and are in her favor).

"I can't deny that."

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That very pleased smile never wavers. "I must confess, I find that extremely gratifying."