Koakuma lit up a smile, it was great to see such enthusiasm when it comes to reading. Reading was her passion, and to see someone else with such a delight with a interest in books and reading in general. She began wondering what sort of books would they like. What sort of books that they could read together.
Bit by bit, Koakuma was already liking this one. Though if she knew the truth, she would know by that why they have a good connection. To why they have hit it off right away. Being that they have been friends before, good friends in that. But only ‘Lobco’ knows that currently, as so far Koakuma doesn’t know that it’s Lobco she is speaking to, and not Erdi.
“Well if you tell me certain book genres that you really like, and I can show you a good couple of books if you want. You can even thake them with you and borrow them until you’re finished with them. Normally we ask for a set time to return them, but I do really trust you, I do get real trusting vibes from you. From your enthusiasm for books, and your genera interest. I know you’ll take good care of them. If you’re fine with that.”
Erdi was surprised. She remembered from when 'Lobco' existed how very protective and proud Koakuma was of the library she kept for her master. Their shared love of reading was one of the things that had brought them together to begin with.
Had Koakuma just become more relaxed about her books? It was entirely possible, considering it had been hundreds of years, but it was also unnerving in a way. She had been moving around so much, keeping so busy that time seemed to fly---and in her mind, had stood still everywhere else.
She still imagined DeepSea Town with all its residents, and Uomi as their leader--she still imagined Chlomaki's home with the Pitch Witch teasing her four fellow familiars, she still imagined Roc searching for her.
For all she knew, nothing could be the same. Maybe Uomi had children who were now in charge. Maybe all the other familiars had quit or died. Maybe Roc found a new obsession.
It made her uneasy to remember that the world continued on without her, but hadn't that been what she wanted? Wasn't that what she had decided would be best?
It was, but it still made her sad.
Realizing she had been staring off into the distance, Erdi started and gave Koakuma an apologetic look.
"Sorry. You gave me quite the hard question there. But if I had to narrow it down I'd say.....I do enjoy nonfiction for learning. But I'm a sucker for a good romance or mystery."
