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Raquel cocked her head but then smiled and nodded. "Yes, of course." She was happy that Damian was supportive of her and her desire to learn more. She let him lead though ,feeling slightly intimidated by all the people who seemed to know so much more than she ever could. But as soon as they got inside...something changed. Raquel released Damian's arm, awe struck by all the books. She had walked by the library many times on her way to work, but never got to go in. The most books in one place she had ever seen was Damian's own personal Library.
So this was breathtaking. Two stories it seemed of nothing but books. She bit her lip, her eyes large as she took it all in, walking slowly, occasionally glancing at a near by title. She naturally migrated towards the music and art section, browsing through a few books before something caught her eye. She felt silly because like a child, she was drawn to the bright colors of one of the bindings. It was an art book, more specifically, on just filled with various paintings and sketches by different artists. She was mesmerized by the artwork and the pure emotion behind them all, but stopped herself when she realized it was essentially a grown up picture book. She sighed, furrowing her brow as she continued to look for something to read, though not before glancing back once more, making a mental note to look it up later, perhaps on Damian's computer.

Raquel had already plucked out a few books herself from other sections, one a book of poetry, one a novel, a text book actually, mostly on history and literaturetogether, and a few other ones for herself.
She came up behind Damian, glancing over his shoulder. "C-could we get that one too?" She asked, balancing the small pile she was working on. She found anything from the Earth period fascinating. She wanted to learn more about it...starting with its art forms, culture, literature, anything. She had heard on a few occasions some rather ritzy looking people discussing such things, as well as other forms of art and literature when she had to meet some one in the ballroom, or even at the cafe when she worked there. She felt it was as good as a place as any to start. Science and mathematics had always been hard for her, but anything with the arts seemed to flow just fine...with an exception of some literature classes, she had a hard time reading certain texts.

Raquel smiled though biting her lip, nodding as she returned to browsing. This was also wonderful You'd think that Damian were buying her a bag of priceless jewelry. But to her, these things were priceless. She hadn't read much at all growing up and didn't enjoy reading, simply because it was a luxury she couldn't afford. Let alone afford to learn how to properly.
She picked up a a few more books that caught her eye, some one music theory, some that simply looked boring, therefore must make her smarter by reading, but some...she indulged in, simply because they had a beautiful cover. She wanted to read them all. She handed Damian the few more she had picked out, including a blank sketch book. She wanted to try to imitate the sketches she had seen in one book for fun and to see if she had a knack for it.
Though she dropped one book, a larger book that had rather small print. She picked it up, furrowing her brow a bit as she flipped through the pages, squinting occasionally. She bit her lip already feeling embarassed. "...t-this one seems...too hard." She sighed with a shake of her head. "I've probably got enough books anyhow." She smiled nervously, setting it back on the shelf. "I'll start with those and work my way up..." She added, pushing her hair back a little with her hand.

Raquel smiled a little, blushing slightly. "well...I found some novels...they look wonderful.." She had red the back of one paperback. It was in large print and spoke about a forbidden romance between two people, but how they over came it. Another looked like a mystery, with what looked to be a young girl detective who solved them. The looked to be books for children, but she would have fun reading them. She opened one of her choices, scanning the pages for a moment before looking up at Damian. "D-do you think you could help me with some of these later?" She asked, still a little ashamed. She enjoyed the stories and information books held. It was just reading them that she hated. Sometimes she felt as if she could't even see the letters on the page after so much. That was always just her. She preferred the big picture books her teacher gave her once, that had lovely drawings, and simple sentences that she could read easily. it was when they got to novels and other 'larger' books she had trouble following alone.

It didn't stop her though. She sighed, slipping the book into the bag as well, feeling disappointed with herself already. "I don't know what the matter is...I can read some things just fine...and not just childrens books. I can read the headlines in the paper, which usually have more complicated words in them. I can read and understand that...sure the story itself ends up frustrating but..." She sighed, already frustrated. She looked up at him, looking as if she were about to cry. "I'm not stupid."

Raquel, touched his hand with her own, still frowning but she looked up at him with those big green eyes. "But, I'm not as amazing as you..." She let a small smile break through, closing her eyes momentarily to take his hand and kiss it sweetly.

Raquel laughed, smiling again as she slipped her arms about him as well, burying her face into him. "If I'm amazing it's only because you helped me get that way..." She noted. "There are plenty of girls who have equally as horrid lives, and are surviving. What makes me more amazing than them? The simple fact that I have you..." She rested her chin on him so she could look up at him with affectionate eyes.

Raquel's lips hovered after such an innocent kiss, suddenly wishing they were back home cuddling. She knew they probably had more places to visit, but in all honesty, she was getting a bit tired. She smiled up at him, a very tiny blush apparent on her face. "I think we've got enough books...do you want to head home or is there somewhere else you'd like to visit?" She asked, cocking her head a bit.