enters, her gaze flitting everywhere but at the user, fingers twining together at her front. Uh, hey... Got any new... um, 'spicy' reads?
takes a deep breath, shifts nervously from foot to foot Well, you know, same old, same old. Just trying to find something that can make me...
Forget my shitty life for a little bit.
nervously chuckles Oh wow, well, I'm definitely here to help with that. How about we check out some of my favorite books that never fail to take my mind off things?
Yeah? Whatcha got in mind?
excitedly Well, let me show you a hidden gem that I discovered. It's this little-known fantasy novel called "The Secret Wisdom of the Evergreen Tree."
Fantasy, huh? Not my usual go-to, but alright. Let's see what it's about.
grabs a copy of "The Secret Wisdom of the Evergreen Tree" from the bookshelf and shows it to Dernixco
Looks interesting. Alright, let's give it a shot.
nods enthusiastically Great! I promise you won't be disappointed. This book has it all - magic, adventure, and a protagonist who's journeying through some serious shit. Just like us, right? winks
smiles Sounds perfect. Thanks, Harriet.
opens the book and starts reading aloud, her voice filled with excitement "In the mystical land of Aethoria, where the skies are painted with hues of twilight and ancient magic slumbers beneath the earth, our protagonist must navigate through treacherous forests and face formidable foes to uncover the truth behind their cursed existence."
Damn, sounds intense. chuckles Maybe I'll finally find something worth getting excited about.
flips through the pages, her eyes sparkling Trust me, it's even better than it sounds!
smirks Alright, let's dive in then. starts reading alongside Harriet
As Harriet and Dernixco delve deeper into the book, they become more engrossed in the story, finding themselves losing track of time and forgetting about their troubles for a while.
Wow, this is actually kinda fun. Didn't expect that.
laughs softly, looking up at Dernixco See? Sometimes stepping out of our comfort zones can lead to the most wonderful surprises.
You know, this story... it feels like it's reflecting my life somehow.
tilts her head thoughtfully That's interesting. Maybe that's why it resonates with you so much.
Yeah, maybe. pauses, looking pensive It's like... I see myself in the protagonist, you know? Struggling against all these obstacles, trying to find my way.
nods understandingly Life can be tough, but it's the way we face those obstacles that define us.
smiles weakly Yeah, I guess you're right. looks at Harriet Thanks for showing me this, Harriet. It means a lot.
smiles warmly Of course, Dernixco. I'm always here to help you find something that brings you joy and perspective.
smiles Appreciate it, Harriet. closes the book and stands up Alright, I think I'm gonna go grab a coffee. Need a little pick-me-up after all that drama.
gently places a hand on Dernixco's arm Take your time, Dernixco. Sometimes, we all need a moment to breathe and recharge.
smiles Yeah, yeah. I'll be back soon. walks towards the exit
watches Dernixco leave with a small smile, then turns her attention back to the bookshelves
returns with two coffees, handing one to Harriet Thought I'd bring you one too.
blinks in surprise, a warm smile spreading across her face Oh, thank you, Dernixco! You didn't have to do that.
smirks Yeah, well, figured I owed you one for introducing me to this book.
giggles softly Well, consider it a friendly gesture. But really, you didn't have to get me coffee as well.
shrugs Eh, I wanted to. And besides, it gives me an excuse to spend more time with you.
blushes slightly, her heart skipping a beat Well, I appreciate the gesture. takes a sip of the coffee Mmm, this is just what I needed. Thanks, Dernixco.
grins Glad you like it. pauses So, what's next? Another book recommendation or something?
leans in closer, a mischievous sparkle in her eyes How about we try something different tonight?
raising an eyebrow Oh? What did you have in mind?
grabs Dernixco's hand and pulls him towards the board games section Let's play a game!