thirty-seventh

[lifeandliesof]

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[wonderfulname]

The castle confined you somewhere?

[lifeandliesof]

Yes. I happened upon a small room a month and a half ago, and upon investigation, found it to be full of books. The door locked on me soon after, however. I tried every means possible to escape, but to no avail.

[wonderfulname]

How alarming. I'm assuming there were things other than books in there as well, if you were trapped for long?

[lifeandliesof]

No, actually... just books. There was a table, and chair, and an adjoining bathroom.

[wonderfulname]

And you didn't starve?

[lifeandliesof]

I probably would have if the castle had intended it, but I was allowed to conjure food from the kitchen.

[wonderfulname]

Oh, I see. I only arrived in the castle recently, and I'm still not used to the idea of magic... I suppose it may take a while before I adjust properly.

Regardless, I wish you luck with your work.

[lifeandliesof]

Ah, I see. For most, it takes a while, but it easily becomes a normal part of day to day life.

Thank you very much, sir. Good luck, adjusting to the castle.

[wonderfulname]

Yes, I imagine so. Everybody I've had the pleasure of speaking with so far has seemed very at ease with it, so I'm sure it will be the same for me, eventually.

Thank you as well.

[lifeandliesof]

And if not, using it is of course, absolutely optional.

Not at all.

[wonderfulname]

That's true, but I can't deny that I'm curious.

[lifeandliesof]

Well, that's a good thing. Despite its many shortcomings, Paradisa is full of surprises for the curious mind.

[wonderfulname]

So I've gathered! I must admit, I'm looking forward to the experience.

[lifeandliesof]

I hope it's a good one, for you. Once some caution is exercised, and the castle does not interfere, it should be.

[wonderfulname]

Thank you, sir.

And since I seem to have forgotten my manners: my name is Johan. It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance.

[lifeandliesof]

You're welcome.

Not to worry. I am Albus; it's a pleasure as well.