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 Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:33 am
[Corny / 8]
Oly cocked his head and hummed softly. If that was the case, then it would surely be simple enough to find something to do with his other niece one on one. "Well, to be fair, the fun is mostly in the people you're with. Don't you think? I mean, a hike in itself is nice but it's nicer when you've got someone to share it with." Now he gave Nimia's shoulder a reassuring squeeze. "Really, I don't want you worrying about me. Books might not be my first choice, but there are ones that contain things I like and can learn from. Your Baba found a teacher instead of books. Sometimes, my teacher isn't around, and I've had to turn to books. I don't love them, but I don't hate them either." He patted her shoulder and raised his hand to point ahead. "The store's to the right, a little further in. It'll be obvious when you see it."
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:33 am
She may have still had her worries, but Oly’s words helped to keep Nimia’s smile up. Even if she couldn’t go the furthest on a hike, maybe what she’d learned in her studies could help them to find fresh herbs or a creature he hadn’t seen before. It wasn’t likely, but she liked to believe it could happen.
As their path started to meld into that of the towns the village’s the shop fronts started to become more clear. Nimia kept an eye out for the bookshop and very nearly pulled to a stop when she saw it’s sign. “Why is it…shaped like that…?” The wooden sign may have been just a silhouette, but it was very clearly a voluptuous woman’s torso.
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:35 am
[Corny / 9]
Relieved when that seemed to content the girl, he focused on getting through the crowd together. It could be a bit of a bustle, but that evening wasn't too terrible. He pointed out the different landmarks so that Nimia could find her way back if needed, having already forgotten about his desire that she be watched at all visits there. Of course, the sign out front was a stark reminder for those in the know... Heat creeping along his cheeks again, he coughed and shook his head. "The back section is a pretty big draw for the shop," he murmured. He coughed again and smiled encouragingly. "The front is nice though. Completely open to everyone. Even has a little tea shop if I remember correctly."
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:37 am
“Oh.” Her voice was small and meek which betrayed her inner curiosities. Of course she wanted to find the sorts of books she’d originally came for, but now she really wanted to get into that back room. Would they even allow her or would she be turned away for being too young? Maybe she could convince them she was older…
“A teashop in a smut shop-?” Catching herself, Nimia felt her cheeks darkened and she cleared her throat. There had been such a surprised rise to her voice that a few passerbys snickered and the teen did her best to keep her gaze downcast after that. “I think I could use a strong cup if you think we have the time.”
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Posted: Sat Jun 11, 2022 10:39 am
[Corny / 10 / FIN]
Oly felt the heat burst along his face... but he couldn't help laughing out loud either. The tension was just too much! "They've got stronger stuff in the back. I think." Not that he would know. Of course not! ...He was really going to have to keep an eye on the girl, wasn't he. "Like I said though, it's for the adults. You keep to the front, like you said you would." He gave her a pointed look before pulling the door to the shop open for her. Maybe one day he would be a bad influence, but he hadn't wanted to start yet!
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