May 20, 2009 19:42
One of the Nexus' many newer residents is tarrying near the sign again, peoplewatching and letting a question percolate. At length, the puzzlement within him finds voice. "Do you like to read?" he begins, "and if not, why?"
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Ali is quite glad to see Bod again, although she can't help a moment of maternal looking-over to make sure he's doing okay. No, really, she can't. She tried once. Let's just say, she'll never look at mangoes quite the same way again.
"I think some people don't read because they've been taught it's easier, and thus better, to let someone else do all their thinking."
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"I must agree," he says. "Too few are willing to think for themselves. Though that does not make it 'better,' simply because it is easier."
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"Progress" is, to her, a word akin to "toxic", "poisonous", or "processed food-like product". But then Hans is there, which cheers her right up again.
"Bod, this is my husband Hans. Hans, this is Bod."
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"Who're you talking to?" Pink looks down, then squeals with delight. "Bod!"
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Pink gets a smile, and a bit of a wave. "Hullo, Pink."
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