Seven.

[silvestris_mage]

First, I get a Ma that's bound determined to kill me. Then, a Da who's all yells like some sort of town crier.

[Filter from the Drones]

Will I be getting some sort of sibling, to replace the drone, then? I'd like one that's short, with some sort of opposite to killing and loudness. [Her sarcasm is evident.]I saw the news, with the fire. I ran out

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[mysilenceknot]

Your mother is trying to kill you?

[silvestris_mage]

Well, she did. And then told me that eventually she'd kill me if I stopped providing information.

So, I would suppose she hasn't changed her mind.

[mysilenceknot]

Oh my Lord, that's...horrible.

[He seems at a loss for words.]

[silvestris_mage]

I'll be all right, though. I get out of the house a lot.

[a pause, as if she thinks of something to say.]

Mr. Snicket, I have a question.

[mysilenceknot]

[He manages to calm down]

I'd be happy to answer if I'm able.

[silvestris_mage]

If I wanted a book out of the library, one I couldn't get because of it's silly limitations for girls, could you get it for me?

I want to read a book about animals. But not some sort of book with talking animals, or anything of the sort.

[mysilenceknot]

Of course. I'd be happy to help.

What sort of animals would you like to read about?

[silvestris_mage]

Any and all animals, please! Especially books about their structure, or about their behavior- I had all sorts of books about them at home, but I can't seem to get to them in this library.

[mysilenceknot]

[And there's a smile in his voice now]

Of course. If you come down tomorrow I'll have some books for you.

[silvestris_mage]

Oh, thank you so much! I'm so excited, to read again...thank you!