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[After being flung into countless numbers of trees from the third party's traps during the last draft, Ion swore to himself he'd never climb another tree for as long as he lived. Obviously, he didn't count on finding a baby bird having fallen out of its nest when he made that declaration. And with the mother bird calling for her child overhead, Ion

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[ Sorry, she thought the princess was in another tree.

If it's the library Ion's at, then Vorona's already beaten him to the punch. She's sitting at a table, surrounded by stacks of books arranged neatly before her. Currently, she's leafing through a rather large looking specimen at a speed that has her turning the page at an average of once every five seconds. But her speed-reading doesn't prevent her from looking up at the young boy when he passes, giving him a brief glance over before returning to her reading. ]

There is the presence of a twig in your hair, if you find it necessary to remove it.

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[That is a lot of books. She doesn't seem to be working here... maybe she's researching something?

[He almost shoots out an apology for staring when she looks up, but her comment throws him off.]

...a twig? [Aaand pulling it out now.] Oh, I must have missed this one. Thank you.

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[ She only nods as a welcome, not looking up from her reading... . . And then she's done with the book... picking up the next... ]

Tree climbing, for most, may be seen as a recreational activity, a temporary setback, or a flight of fancy. [ She starts rambling off, matter-of-factly, as she picks up a rather light looking booklet similar to a magazine. ] For a figure of your physique, it might be best recommended to use the addition of a rope, harness, and a helmet for safety. Otherwise, very dangerous.

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Yes, I probably should have thought ahead before I tried climbing so high. [If Anise were here, she'd probably be scolding him for it right now.]

But if I had left the bird alone on the ground, something might have happened to it.

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[ Utter lack of self-regard to save a baby bird. She doesn't understand it, but she can respect it, so Vorona looks up. ]

If you were able to locate the nest, then it was not a fledgling at the start of learning flight. Saving a chick, but risking your well-being. Either you are foolish or exercising a feat of misplaced bravery. It would have been better to request the assistance of someone nearby, than to chance your life.

But still... it is commendable.

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[It was probably a mix of both, really. Ion thinks it's more likely the former.] You're right. If I hadn't left my journal at home I might have been able to call someone to help. That probably would have been a better idea than climbing up there myself.

Then maybe I wouldn't have gotten stuck for so long...

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[ But carrying the journal would have given you one less arm to climb with... She doesn't say it. ]

There exists a manner of falling and rolling that would have decreased the impact from landing after descending from a great height. If it is within your interest to climb more trees in the future, teaching is possible.

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[He chuckles.] Hopefully there won't be a reason for me to climb anymore trees in the future. But thank you, Miss...?

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I am Vorona. [ A small nod of affirmation, and then she's returning to her reading...

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... okay, she'll ask just because it's customary. ] You are...?

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Well, thank you, Vorona. [Smiiiile.] And my name Ion.

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[ what is this boy, so peaceful. She doesn't smile in return, but... this kind of innocence is kind of calming. ] It is unnecessary to offer thanks when I have done nothing to assist you, Ion.

If you are visiting this establishment, I presume you are looking for a book. What kind?

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[Ion would have to disagree, seeing as she did point out that twig in his hair, but he doesn't say as much.]

Oh, I hoping to find a new fiction series to start. I didn't realize I was on the final book of the last series I found here until yesterday, but I didn't want to walk here when it was raining. [He glances at those stacks of books again.] You wouldn't happen to have anything to recommend, would you?

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[ Fiction? Well, okay... She brings up the mental catalogue of fiction books she's read...

And nodding, she takes a few books from a stack in front of her, placing them on the empty table space in front of Ion. ]

I am not partial to genre or content. To give a recommendation, I can only inquire after your preferences. Many fiction books exist. [ Putting down a book. ] Fantasy about wizards and sorcery. [ And another. ] Mystery about detective work. [ ... another. ] Slices of life. [ Derp. ] Inane romance.

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[Ion looks over the titles as she lines them up before reaching down and picking up the mystery novel. Hadn't Dist mentioned he had been reading a series of mysteries recently? It wasn't the sort of thing he usually read, but...]

Have you been reading all of these? [Because this is seriously a huge stack to have out all at once.]

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I affirm. [ Immediate and monotone response. She peers up at him while stacking some other mystery novels to the side as well, after seeing what the boy had picked up. ] The speed at which I read, gives me the capability to finish many titles at once. Convenient. When I arrived in Luceti, knew very little. I hope to amend this by the reading of many books. A lot of these, haven't seen before coming here.

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[So she was really reading all of these...!?] I've never met someone who could read so quickly!

[He smiles appreciatively for the books as she adds more to the pile.] I tend to frequent the library, but I haven't seen you around here before. Would that mean you're one of the new feathers?