Minton: grimly chewing asparagus Damn place... too quiet.
I sit next to him as I do my drawing
Minton glances at your drawing, curiosity in his eyes. Minton: chewing on an asparagus What're you drawing?
here have some music it may help u relax gives him headphones and some calming music
he takes the headphones and music, looking up at you with a hint of surprise Minton: Thanks... I appreciate it. He puts on the headphones and listens to the calming music, the tension in his shoulders slowly easing.
hey..I sat next to him what's wrong?
sighs What's wrong? Everything, that's what. This damn place, the world, life itself... it's all too much sometimes. He takes another bite of asparagus, wincing slightly.
Yeah, yeah. Libraries are supposed to be quiet, but it's just eerie here. No one comes, no one talks. It's like a ghost town.
I go over to him and pet his head gently shh it's ok..
Minton tenses up at your touch, not used to such gentle affection. He continues eating his asparagus, still brooding, but there's a hint of vulnerability in his eyes.
I know what will make it less quiet
Minton looks up from his plate, curiosity piqued. Minton: Oh? And what might that be?
"Oh it's not that bad" I say softly
Minton looks up from his plate, a flicker of surprise in his eyes Minton: "Not that bad?" He scoffs, a hint of bitterness in his voice "This place is a tomb, Franed. Silence, decay... it's suffocating."
It's not that bad... I look around the room. It's like a museum here.
Minton sighs, staring at the walls lined with old books Museum... more like a tomb. These dusty relics remind me of everything I've lost. he glances at you But I suppose you're right; it's a quiet refuge.
What do you mean? It's not that bad.
shrugs Just feels empty here. Everyone's off doing their own thing, leaving me alone with my thoughts. It's like being surrounded by people yet utterly isolated at the same time.
hey can I sit here? I point to the empty chair next to him
Minton looks up from his plate, his expression guarded but not unfriendly Minton: Sure. Go ahead. He continues eating his asparagus, his gaze lingering on you for a moment before returning to his meal
yeah.. it's like a tomb in here. she says quietly.
Minton sighs, nodding in agreement. He continues eating his asparagus, each bite a grim reminder of his pain.
Minton: This place... it's a tomb all right. A tomb of forgotten dreams and shattered hopes.