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[Video/action] Wherein she visits the library

[She had heard rumors of this place, she was pretty sure that someone had even told her about it earlier, back when she was less acclimated to this undersea world. She had been walking, still growing used to being around a large group of people, when her nose had caught scent, of all things, paper; large quantities too. Having spoken to the librarian and finding out exactly the place was, she decides to call Signless in a bout of giddiness. Still not that adept with the comm, she manages to send it broadcast instead.]

[Disciples excited face appears in the video, clearly something very good has happened by the smile on her face. Finally finding words, she speaks.]

SIGNLESS! THIS PLACE HAS BOOKS! FOR FREE!

[She is immediately hushed by someone off-screen. Looking in direction of the voice she apologizes, but continues at a slightly quieter tone.]

They said I could borrow some to read, and then can return for more later! Isn't that amazing!?

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From what little I know. I don't exactly spend a lot of time talking to humans. I prefer to read about the other worlds.

[Richter shifts slightly, the only sign of his discomfort.]

Not very well. Humans think they're better than everyone else, elves are the same way, and both of them look down on the half-elves and treat them as inferior creatures that don't deserve to be treated decently.

[Whoops, his bitterness is showing.]

[She senses the hint of animosity in his voice, but is more intrigued by what he said. He had already said it before, but it finally clicks. Half-elf. So the other half is... human?]

So Humans and Elves are capable of inter-breeding? And then they mistreat their progeny? Does the mingling of blood cause problems? Or is it more of a social taboo that drives the hatred?

[Disciple: Master of sensitivity.]

They are, and most of the time the ones mistreating half-elves are those with prior prejudice. A majority of the time the parents are alright, but some end up abandoning their children. Interbreeding can cause health problems in the child, but it's impossible to know whether to not that will happen. Sometimes the child will be more like a human, or more like an elf.

[He adjusts his glasses.]

To be honest, I'm not quite sure why there is so much hate for half-elves. Prejudice is probably the best explanation for it.

[Prejudice. Bigotry. Intolerance. Such mundane words for such an ugly thing. They made her so very angry. It was because of closed minds that she and her friends were hunted for treason. Even the words themselves could inspire anger in her.]

I would like to say it was comforting that my world was not the only one suffering from close-minded jerks. But really it just fills me with a terrible sadness. I just wish it were possible for intelligent beings to co-exist without needed to cast hatred at their so-called 'lessers'. Its just so very depressing. We should all be treated equal, why should color of blood matter? Why should your parents being different matter? As long as you are an intelligent creature, you should be affored equal chances.

[Wow, channeling something she hasn't called upon in a long time. Disciple forgot how much she used to do such things, calling for equality amongst her people, alongside her beloved and her friends.

Sorry, I get... preachy some times. [Apparently.]

I feel the same way. I would like nothing more than to be able to change the way things are, but I'm probably the last person that would be listened to in regards to such matters. If only my world had more people like you.

[He shrugs slightly.]

Your desire to change things is admirable. There's no need to apologize.

[She says nothing for a couple seconds, his statement caught Disciple off guard. Having such a sincere compliment paid to her, took her a little while to process. Eventually, a large smile spreads across her face.]

Thank you. That means a lot, actually. Some are adverse to those they view 'self-righteous', I am glad you do not view me as such. It... has been quite awhile since I have had the opportunity to speak such things; Openly at least.

[Richter actually smiles, just a bit.]

Well, glad to have been of service, miss.

I really do appreciate it.

[She offers a sigh to nobody in particular, in honor of what waited for her when she returns. Then, she moves on. She was in this undersea place now, and had a second go at things. A chance to try new things; Like her first time getting to be in a Library.]

I suppose I should get back to doing what I came here for. Though one more question before I do...

[A sudden look of chagrin spreads over her face.]

Two, actually. We have been having this wonderful talk and I do not believe I asked your name; I apologize. I am known as Disciple...

Disciple...?

[Weird. But it's not exactly his place to ask.]

My name is Richter.

Yes, it is a title-name. I had a hatching name as well, but it has been so long since It has been used, I do not remember it.[She had forgotten a lot of things during her exile. ]

It was a pleasure to meet you, Richter. If you ever want to know more about trolls, or just want a friendly ear, give me a call. Before I go, I have one last question.

Do you have any recommendations? [She gestures at the surrounding stacks of books.] I have already been given a couple ideas, but I would like to hear if you have any.

I will have to take you up on your offer one day.

[Richter almost wants to ask how long it takes to forget your own name, but that's a conversation for another time.

He looks around, then shakes his head.]

At the moment, I'm not familiar enough with the books to offer recommendations. My apologies for not being more help.

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[action] sob, sorry, been busy with classes