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Let me borrow something to read?

I do not have any books, Norrin. The fire burns them all.

You can't keep them somewhere safe...?

I live in the forges, Norrin. There is no place safe for paper things there.

It doesn't have to be kept in the same place you spend most of the time.

My Lord keeps all the books and papers I have read. You would have to speak to Him for permission to read them.

Oh. It's fine.

I would help if I had books, Norrin. I do not read much.

I don't either.

Is that why you are looking for books?

Mostly.

I do not get the appeal of reading. It is boring.

You might not have read anything interesting.

My Lord's plans and drawings are very interesting, but I prefer to make things. Reading produces nothing.

I wouldn't know. I don't feel bored, ever.

That must be nice. I hate being bored, Norrin.

I used to hate it... but now I have much more to do.

Is your job boring?

Oh no! I love my job. It is my purpose and makes me very happy, Norrin. I am meant to serve.

Alright.

What kind of book?

Any kind.

*she hands him a large book of collected poetry (http://www.amazon.com/Treasury-Great-Poems-Collection-Best-Loved/dp/0883657961)*

Thank you.

You're very welcome.

*offers him a copy of Mother Goose (http://www.greenwichworkshop.com/collection/images/motherGooseCover.jpg)*

*he flips through, then hands it back*

Thank you.

*raises an eyebrow* You're that fast a reader?

Yes.

This one's my favorite. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Stand)

I'll read it.

((&hearts))