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[writeswrongs]

[The feed shows Castle laying on his bed, looking half-asleep or maybe just bored. He could probably be doing something productive, something that could benefit the war effort in some way, but would rather ask the population at large a question.]

Hey, Asgard - What's your favorite book?

[He's not doing research of any kind, just purely curious. But if anyone asks, this is somehow related to the Welcoming Committee. Don't worry, he'll make it work.]

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video; fashionably late?

[pushesgently]

It would be cruel to make me choose, when being here has provided access to so many more than I could read at home.

video; jeez altair, i guess so

[writeswrongs]

You have an excellent point. The library in Odin is the most impressive one I've ever been in.

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[pushesgently]

We were not able to print them as others do here, and translation was always a difficulty. I only wish I could take some of the texts here back home with me.

What makes you ask? Do you seek recommendations?

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[writeswrongs]

Did you have the Gutenberg printing press when you come from or were people still copying books by hand?

[Shudder to think.]

Curiosity and recs, yeah. We're going to be shut in after 10 from now on anyway.

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[pushesgently]

[A momentary blank stare]

I don't recognize the term, so I imagine not.

[Mmm. Well.]

You do realize not everyone will obey.

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[writeswrongs]

[Imagine having to hand copy every book in a library. The horror. After a moment's revulsion, he turns his attention to Altair's comment about the curfew.]

Well, yeah, but I don't currently have any plans so I'm going to need something to do so I don't go stir crazy.

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[pushesgently]

And here your books gave me the impression you're an adventurous sort.

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[writeswrongs]

You ever heard of living vicariously?

Seriously though, are you, one of the city's guards, encouraging me to break curfew?

[Castle smirks because it's kind of ironic and funny.]

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[pushesgently]

[He won't correct Castle on the guard thing because the strike team is supposed to be a secret, but inwardly he finds that hilarious.]

I also know human nature. Perhaps I'm just guessing who will be the first to be caught.

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[writeswrongs]

[His fiancee is involved with all of that, so one could argue that he's at least somewhat in the know thanks to her.]

Do I look like I'm dumb enough to be the first person in jail?

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[pushesgently]

[He pauses for a moment—possibly slightly longer than is comfortable—before answering.]

Maybe the second or third.