savetheearth | o6. → voice ; text

[Filtered from a certain blond explorer]

I need some ideas on where to take someone that's unique and interesting around the city. The person is a bit difficult to impress, so it should be something different, maybe something you wouldn't think of right away. Something Old is already on my list, but he's probably already been there so I don't know. Most of the places I go are kind of boring. I know there are some old bookstores tucked away around here, and I've considered those too, but those aren't really impressive either. I'm trying to go for something... different.

Any ideas would be great, I need them quick. I may have gotten in a little over my head here. Oh, and places to eat, I kind of still owe him lunch too, I guess.

[Private to Brooke; text to phone]

Sorry to text you out of the blue, but I think I might need some advice on something.

[Private to Ez; text to phone]

[Well, she was going to call him originally, but she just kind of sat there like an idiot looking at her phone. So, instead of making a total fool of herself, have a text. A very well thought-out text, that took her a long time to construct.]

What are you doing Saturday?

[A very long time.]

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[After a few hours of exploring--thankfully the geocaching idea worked, she would have to thank Soren profusely afterward--the two find themselves in the park, close to the trolley stop. It's not too late, but the sun is starting to go down.]

Well, that went a lot better than I expected. That was really fun.

Yeah that was really fun! I had heard about it but never got a chance to try it myself.

See, I told you I know how to have fun.

[With coaching. But she wouldn't mention that.]

I always have fun when I'm with you.

Although I was expecting books were going to be involved or something. This is pretty close to how I like to do things.

[STOP SAYING THOSE THINGS. She tries her best not to at least be somewhat flustered.]

Ahaha. Thank you.

[Okay, a little bit of a blushing mess. But that was all right, right?]

Well, I mean if you want to go check out some books, I can probably find a bookstore around here. I'm sure there are plenty. Or a library maybe!

[And oh does she love bookstores. And libraries. And books.]

Sure, let's go.

Really?

[She brightens up a little. Because BOOKSTORE.]

Yeah, c'mon let's go!

Okay!

[Getting her phone out again and looking up a few locations, she finds something, a gem, really. It's an older bookstore, a staple in the district, tucked away between two lots. They boasted some rather old manuscripts in their collection, so it seemed like a good compromise.

That, and she was almost guaranteed to find some real treasures.]

Interesting place. You been here before?

Nope. This is just as new for me as it is for you.

[Looking around, she seems to have something specific in mind. Spotting something, she heads toward the spiral staircase, walking up to the second floor. You're free to follow, Ez, but this girl's moving with purpose. She's obviously seen something she likes.]

[He's going to bemusedly follow]

[She's not totally aware that Ez is following her, but it seems that she's found exactly what she's looking for: the fantasy and science fiction section. Her home away from home. Time to look for some new friends to bring back with her.]

I didn't know you were into these.

[Ez is browsing the shelves himself]

[Having already plucked a few books from the shelf, she turns.]

I love them. They're kind of like an escape for me. I'm not able to do much myself outside of school stuff, so being able to read about knights and sword fights and far off worlds is about as close as I get to any kind of real adventure.

[She also felt a certain kinship there, even when she was young, but she wouldn't mention that. It was kind of lame.]

I didn't know you were, either. Who do you read?

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Just about anyone really. My uncle's got a lot of older novels that I started on, I'll read just about anything that looks interesting.

I can make some recommendations, if you want. I have tons of books at home, too, so feel free to borrow whatever you like.

[As in an entire wall of bookshelf full. And boxes.]

I might be able to make a few recommendations myself. You can take a look at our collection and we can exchange some stuff.

[Having someone to swap and talk books with, this is a dream.]

Sure! I'd like that.

Awesome! In the meantime, finding anything you like?

[She holds out the books in her arm.]

[He examines it]

Oh that's a good one.

You've read it?

Yeah. I'm familiar with the author, she has interesting ideas.

Well, if you have it, then I can just borrow it from you. That makes life easier.

Okay, better question. What here haven't you read?

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