He surprisingly got a little heated without emotionally throwing down; so he needs to do something to focus...to pay attention to.
That is, apparently, to right now read, to be exact.
Like this, Maomao can find him here in his studies. But, he does not look up. It appears she might need to get his attention if she's looking for a chat! ]
[ Should they let him get his drama on so he can regulate his emotions?
She is coming by to check on him. While she isn't sure how close the two of them were, he was physically in Giyuu's proximity for at least a night after the murder. So if it was something spreadable, there would be signs.
Also he may have been emotionally close to his roomie somewhat after staying together for a week...
Her attention will shift from him to what he is studying. What are you reading? ]
[ Anaxagoras has no idea what people are thinking of him following that, but he doesn't seem to have given it much thought. He's focused, and actually appears rather motivated than down, depressed, or extremely agitated.
He is flipping through pages, one eye flickering through words as he reads them.
It's probably a random book on supernatural stuff. Nothing important, it is just whatever can be mundanely found in fiction section. ]
That depends. Were you asking that question just because, or were you looking for a conversation?
I wouldn't go as far to say I'm looking for conversation, but I won't say no to one if that is something you want. [ She isn't good at this socializing thing though ] I wanted to follow up with you to make sure you are still feeling well.
I also wanted to see if you needed any tea or something to eat.
[ Why does she think he's not well? That he can't handle himself?
Anaxagoras doesn't glare, but he fumes in silence, before sighing, leaning back in his chair, as he remembers her looking over before. Maybe it isn't that she thinks he's weakminded or anything. There was all that wretched nonsense, what Giyuu coughed up... ]
I'm fine. [ ...But are the others...? ] Though, the rest...
[ His mind flashes back to when everything went to hell. Then, he shakes his head. ]
...Nevermind. If you insist, then I'll have some tea.
Even if it looks more and more like it was a supernatural ailment, she is still concerned for those who may somehow catch it. Don't get dusted, professor that's for canon to do
Maomao waits for him to finish his words before she gives a nod. ]
I have been making my rounds as I'm sure the others with medical knowledge has been. [ There are a few doctor adjacent people here, which is a relief. ] I will return with some tea then and something light to snack on.
[ She will linger for a moment in case he wants to say anything more before she goes ]
[ There is at least a small reason as to why Anaxagoras may try to have a small iota of careful. But...when she says this, he looks appropriately thoughtful.
After all, he can't be the only person she's checking on. This is potentially the best chance he can get into knowing the status of others. Or not.
Please imagine him sitting there with jeopardy music playing when she's waiting... ]
So, you checked in with some of the others?
[ ... ]
And I assume everyone else you have checked so far seems to be in good health or otherwise?
[ Anaxagoras is indeed within the library, looking through books as he contemplates the situation in mind.
He sees what she has happened to gather... ]
...Fanfiction? I've never heard of it.
[ He's studying books that are on random supernatural topics - probably fiction things, more or less. Stories. ]
Tales can be a prime source of study in of themselves.
Mythos that are told through even cycles of civilizations, finally bound by into a readable format. Particularly those about journeys to save the world, no matter how long it takes.
[ Maybe it's One Piece fanfic because I can't make the joke about the fics TB found... ]
From the summary, it sounds like one of those romance novels that the girls of the rear palace were interested in.
[ Maybe it's Sabo and Ace AU.
Whatever it is, she will set it to the side. Romance really isn't her thing. She does peek at the supernatural topics. It's unfortunately a topic that won't stick in her brain either. ]
I suppose there is appeal to reading such stories where an ending is achieved through hard work. Are those the kind of stories you enjoy?
[ Discovering the One Piece fanfic but it being essentially Real here; it's fine, though. ]
...The Rear Palace?
[ Anaxagoras realizes he isn't wholly familiar with Maomao's world, and so he's a little bit lost in this regard. ]
You are correct that I would tend to enjoy such stories. Although I don't often look through tales of fiction all the time, there is something to be found about them that makes it worth it. Entertainment value, during as well as after all of that successful hard work - and, some drama.
It's where the Imperial Harem and all the serving girls reside. I used to work there as a poison taste tester.
[ She has no idea what her job status is currently but that's for future Maomao to deal with if she lives through what is happening in her world and this place ]
[ She has... mentioned she likes tasting poison to people, but no one has thought to bring it up at the meeting. ]
I do.
[ Sometimes you're a girl with hobbies. Sometimes those hobbies are poison ]
When I had the opportunity to read I would prefer medical texts over stories. However, coming across bound books was a bit rare and I always tried to take advantage whenever I'm able.
[ It's fine, sometimes scientifically-inclined or adjacent people have a bit of maddened to them.
He just nods like it's a normal thing, because he's a freak. ]
Given that medical texts contain a lot of illuminating information, I can see how that would be more of a draw.
[ No, normal people don't think like that. On the mention of rarity of bound books...that sounds like something familiar. Scrolls were still fairly common, but only when he moved to the Grove did he see otherwise - but, even then, it kind of wasn't a guarantee. ]
Did you not have easy access to archives or a normal library?
[ Unbelievable that this was the premonition before disaster. ]
For now. If we managed to find a way into the locked area, nothing would prevent us from entry.
[ What if they explode open the door? He's considering it. ]
I have, from time to time as a result of my interest in alchemy. Though most of it does happen to pertain more to the soul than simply dealing with mixtures.
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week 0, post-exe
He surprisingly got a little heated without emotionally throwing down; so he needs to do something to focus...to pay attention to.
That is, apparently, to right now read, to be exact.
Like this, Maomao can find him here in his studies. But, he does not look up. It appears she might need to get his attention if she's looking for a chat! ]
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She is coming by to check on him. While she isn't sure how close the two of them were, he was physically in Giyuu's proximity for at least a night after the murder. So if it was something spreadable, there would be signs.
Also he may have been emotionally close to his roomie somewhat after staying together for a week...Her attention will shift from him to what he is studying. What are you reading? ]
Am I interrupting?
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He is flipping through pages, one eye flickering through words as he reads them.
It's probably a random book on supernatural stuff. Nothing important, it is just whatever can be mundanely found in fiction section. ]
That depends. Were you asking that question just because, or were you looking for a conversation?
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I wouldn't go as far to say I'm looking for conversation, but I won't say no to one if that is something you want. [ She isn't good at this socializing thing though ] I wanted to follow up with you to make sure you are still feeling well.
I also wanted to see if you needed any tea or something to eat.
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Anaxagoras doesn't glare, but he fumes in silence, before sighing, leaning back in his chair, as he remembers her looking over before. Maybe it isn't that she thinks he's weakminded or anything. There was all that wretched nonsense, what Giyuu coughed up... ]
I'm fine. [ ...But are the others...? ] Though, the rest...
[ His mind flashes back to when everything went to hell. Then, he shakes his head. ]
...Nevermind. If you insist, then I'll have some tea.
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Even if it looks more and more like it was a supernatural ailment, she is still concerned for those who may somehow catch it. Don't get dusted, professor
that's for canon to doMaomao waits for him to finish his words before she gives a nod. ]
I have been making my rounds as I'm sure the others with medical knowledge has been. [ There are a few doctor adjacent people here, which is a relief. ] I will return with some tea then and something light to snack on.
[ She will linger for a moment in case he wants to say anything more before she goes ]
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After all, he can't be the only person she's checking on. This is potentially the best chance he can get into knowing the status of others. Or not.
Please imagine him sitting there with jeopardy music playing when she's waiting... ]
So, you checked in with some of the others?
[ ... ]
And I assume everyone else you have checked so far seems to be in good health or otherwise?
Week 2, Midweek?
I am unsure what the term fanfiction means, but it looks like someone put a lot of effort into it.
[ Murmuring herself before she spots Anaxa. Coming over to where he's situated to see what he may be studying this time ]
Have you found something interesting to study?
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He sees what she has happened to gather... ]
...Fanfiction? I've never heard of it.
[ He's studying books that are on random supernatural topics - probably fiction things, more or less. Stories. ]
Tales can be a prime source of study in of themselves.
Mythos that are told through even cycles of civilizations, finally bound by into a readable format. Particularly those about journeys to save the world, no matter how long it takes.
[ Like the Flame-Chase Journey. ]
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From the summary, it sounds like one of those romance novels that the girls of the rear palace were interested in.
[ Maybe it's Sabo and Ace AU.
Whatever it is, she will set it to the side. Romance really isn't her thing. She does peek at the supernatural topics. It's unfortunately a topic that won't stick in her brain either. ]
I suppose there is appeal to reading such stories where an ending is achieved through hard work. Are those the kind of stories you enjoy?
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...The Rear Palace?
[ Anaxagoras realizes he isn't wholly familiar with Maomao's world, and so he's a little bit lost in this regard. ]
You are correct that I would tend to enjoy such stories. Although I don't often look through tales of fiction all the time, there is something to be found about them that makes it worth it. Entertainment value, during as well as after all of that successful hard work - and, some drama.
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It's where the Imperial Harem and all the serving girls reside. I used to work there as a poison taste tester.
[ She has no idea what her job status is currently but that's for future Maomao to deal with if she lives through what is happening in her world and this place ]
Is there a particular story you like re-reading?
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I see. [ hopefully that did not come up at a meeting because by god ] I have to wonder if you enjoyed it.
[ Probably...her reactions to certain things is, hrm. ]
...Ironically, I haven't had time to reread many stories. I don't have a favorite one as of this time. [ Sadly, this is true! ] What about yourself?
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I do.
[ Sometimes you're a girl with hobbies. Sometimes those hobbies are poison ]
When I had the opportunity to read I would prefer medical texts over stories. However, coming across bound books was a bit rare and I always tried to take advantage whenever I'm able.
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He just nods like it's a normal thing, because he's a freak. ]
Given that medical texts contain a lot of illuminating information, I can see how that would be more of a draw.
[ No, normal people don't think like that. On the mention of rarity of bound books...that sounds like something familiar. Scrolls were still fairly common, but only when he moved to the Grove did he see otherwise - but, even then, it kind of wasn't a guarantee. ]
Did you not have easy access to archives or a normal library?
week 3, monday
Anaxagoras wanders into one of the new areas - the relaxation nook. He also so happens to spot a familiar face in there. ]
How is it?
[ The reading material? ]
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Throws a dart on nonfiction books... ]
It's a book on chemicals. I wanted to read up what I can to match up with what we've found at the lab.
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He certainly perks up at the mention of chemicals. ]
Oh really? That's an important subject to focus on, considering the circumstances.
You may even uncover something enlightening - "chemicals" that should not be, for example.
[ ...but, what does he know? ]
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I doubt any of the interesting ones will be where we could read.
[ There is a locked door... ]
Have you experimented with chemicals before?
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For now. If we managed to find a way into the locked area, nothing would prevent us from entry.
[ What if they explode open the door? He's considering it. ]
I have, from time to time as a result of my interest in alchemy. Though most of it does happen to pertain more to the soul than simply dealing with mixtures.
final week, sunday
Strange that this place will be gone with the wind...though, it seems he's not alone? He will check to see Maomao is there too. ]
Decided to drop on by for one more chance to improve your knowledge?
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[ Studying what she can... at least studying anything related to her interests ]
Are you content with your wish or wishes?
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[ And, well... ]
I am. I never want to make sure I regret anything.
It seems foolish to not take a chance when it is available.
[ Anaxagoras deep down is a man who wants for much. He simply has no more reasons to hold back, now. ]