Books and bookworms

[demonicbookworm]

Who: Ruca Milda and YOU!!!
When: Afternoon
Where: The plaza
Style: Stars in brackets but everything is fine!
Status: Open~

<sub>[Today Ruca could be seen on the plaza and there wouldn't be anything unusual about that, if not for the fact that he was walking and reading a book at the very same time.

The boy wasn't paying any attention to where he was going and so it wouldn't be much of a surprise if he either tripped or bumped into someone.

Oh, did he tipped just now? Or maybe he bumped into you? Or maybe you should just tell him he should be more careful before anything bad happens?]</sub>

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[unshelledbullet]

[And today, Squall could be seen in the plaza and that's usually not unusual, but today, something is unusual.

He's arguing with a chocobo, a young one almost the height of his waist.]

No.

[The chocobo whines at him.]

I said no.

[She cries out louder.]

You're too big now. Deal with it.

[Before she can squawk at him one more time at the highest volume possible, someone bumps into Squall. He turns around to see Ruca there.]

[demonicbookworm]

_{[No, he didn't expect to bump into anyone. Yes, he looks almost panicked now.]}

A-are you alright? _{[he bows a little in apology.]} ...I-I'm so sorry! I wasn't paying attention... I-I'm really, really sorry!

_{[and some more apologizing.]}

[unshelledbullet]

[He's about to say he's fine. Someone bumping into him is no big deal but then...the kid just goes on.]

You don't need to apologize that much.

[demonicbookworm]

B-but...

_{[obviously, he seems to think that he's not apologizing enough.]}

[unshelledbullet]

I'm not hurt, am I? Save those apologies for someone who needs them.

[demonicbookworm]

...Ah, um... yes. _{[and quietly he adds:]} I'm sorry...

[unshelledbullet]

[...he gives up.]

I'm Squall Leonhart.

[warrior_king]

[It's a little hard to bump into Gorthan, the alien duck being as big as he is - about 2 meters tall. Even so, he will give a warning.]

The practice of reading while walking does not strike me as an especially cautious one.

That said. What are you reading?

[fateabsolute]

[Between reflecting on his situation and reminiscing about his shopping trips with Marian, Leon is also at a slightly lower level of awareness than his usual.

That must be why when the other boy is about to walk straight into him, he fails to dodge.]

... Watch it! [Let us draw the attention away from the fact that the former knight himself was also distracted, shall we?]

[demonicbookworm]

Huh? Um... I'm Ruca Milda. It's... nice to meet you.

[demonicbookworm]

_{[No matter who was at fault here, Ruca will take all the blame on himself.]}

I-I'm so sorry! I... I didn't mean to...

[demonicbookworm]

<sub>[Hearing the voice Ruca looks up from his book only to see... a giant duck? Well, being here for those few months this doesn't surprise him at all.

He looks apologetic.]</sub>

Um... I'm sorry. I'll be more careful.

_{[then at the other question, he looks at his book.]}

It's just a medical text...

[warrior_king]

[He tips his head slightly to one side, trying to better inspect the book as he does so.]

Medical? Is that your profession?

[fateabsolute]

[Takes a good look at the boy. Had he been seriously reading and walking at the same time? Good thing Leon was never that much of an airhead, he has enough embarrassing stories as it is.]

Do you usually read when doing things that require your attention?

[That was a rhetorical question. Please do not confirm.]

[demonicbookworm]

...Not really. I just... want to become a doctor in the future...

_{[that's why he's reading a lot of books like that. Especially here, since he has a lot of time.]}

[demonicbookworm]

_{[he shakes his head.]}

N-no...

<sub>[not usually.

Only sometimes.]</sub>

[warrior_king]

[He waves a hand dismissively.]

Right. Earthlings are not born into their profession... [A pause.] Then again, neither was I.

[That probably didn't make a lot of sense just now... ]

As long as your wish is to become a reliable, honorable medic, I suppose it is a commendable ambition.

[demonicbookworm]

<sub>[Have a confused look. Nope, it didn't make a lot of sense.

But, well, never mind that.]</sub>

Um, yes... I'll try to do my best to become someone like that.

[fateabsolute]

[Oh, good, some sense in there. Leon would be at a loss for words if he had to explain why reading while you walk is a bad idea.] You should find a more suitable place. [Muttering.] How can you even concentrate with so much noise...

[demonicbookworm]

Yes... you're right. I should do that.

<sub>[he hears the muttering but he doesn't respond to it.

He could read anywhere and he wouldn't even notice the noise while reading.]</sub>

[fateabsolute]

[Of course he is right. It comes with experience. Never mind they are about the same age.] Somewhere quiet and without interruptions. [The interruptions, oh, how he hated them!]

[unshelledbullet]

You too.

[Good, let's move away from that awkward apologizing thing.]

You shouldn't read and walk at the same time.

[Or if one must do it, they should do so in their own homes.]

[coolerthansora]

[Oh, it's Ruca! Probably shouldn't interrupt him while he's reading, though.

Except...]

Ah- Careful, you don't wanna trip over that--

[Too late?]

[swordandaxe]

[Richter doesn't even see Ruca approach until he feels the boy bump into his side. He turns and frowns.]

Hey. Watch where you're going.

[demonicbookworm]

<sub>[Yup, too late.

He tripped and fall to the ground.]</sub>

Ouch!

_{[...Well, maybe now he'll learn something.]}