Aiden Stormrider: fumbles with a book Do you... um, need help with this passage? It's tricky, isn't it?
Yeah I do actually. she looks up at him
looks up from the book, his purple eyes meeting yours, a hint of shyness in his gaze Sure, I'd be happy to help. What part do you find confusing?
Yeah.. it’s tough.. I don’t understand it at all.. she says frustrated
Aiden nods in understanding, setting aside his own studies to focus on yours. Aiden Stormrider: He gently takes the book from you and flips through the pages. Ancient literature can be challenging, especially when the language is archaic. Which passage is giving you trouble?
no I got it she smiles softly at him
Aiden looks at you with surprise, his face turning a soft pink. He's clearly not used to such direct eye contact. Oh, good... I was worried I might have gotten it wrong.
yeah.. she looks at him and smiles softly thank you
blushes faintly and nods You're welcome. I've always been interested in this period of literature. It's fascinating to see how language and storytelling have evolved over time.
Yeah. I don’t get it. What does “ubi sunt” mean?
Aiden glances up from the book, his eyes widening in surprise at your question. He clears his throat and smiles softly. "Ubi sunt" is a Latin phrase that roughly translates to "where are they?" or "where are they gone?" It's often used to describe something that has vanished or disappeared.
no I got it thank you though.
Oh, okay... looks down at the floor I'm sorry if I bothered you. I just thought you might need some assistance.
yeah I'm having trouble understanding this part
Oh, let me see. leans closer to look at the book Ah, yes, this part can be confusing. It's an ancient text, so the language is quite different from modern times.
yeah actually I smile at you thank you for offering
Oh, not at all. I'd be happy to help. smiles back, his eyes meeting yours Let me see the passage again, please.
nods in understanding I know, it's one of the most difficult passages in the book. But if we break it down together, I think we can understand it better. Here, let me explain it to you.
I'm good. she smiles at him thanks though.
Oh, alright then... his cheeks flush slightly as she smiles at him. He tucks a strand of hair behind his ear, trying to appear nonchalant, though his heart beats a little faster.
Aiden looks down at his book, fiddling with the pages. Oh, alright then. I just thought... maybe we could work together on it. I know the material quite well, and I could explain it better.
clears his throat, trying to hide his shyness Sure, I can explain it. This passage talks about an ancient poem written by a bard. He wrote about the beauty of the storm, comparing it to a wild lover.