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[volcanic]

I can't believe this. I've been here for two weeks and the 'fairy tale' thing hasn't worn off yet. How many bridges do I have to cross, anyway? It was only one in the story.

[ There's the distinct possibility that Iceland misunderstood what it means to take on his fairy tale role. But he really, really doesn't want to be a goat boy any longer. ]

On top of that, one of my sweaters is missing. Just what kind of place is this? It better not be those geese who took it...

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[volcanic]

Kids can find things on their own.

[ Arguing for the sake of arguing, because Naoto does have a solid point. ]

[pishirogane]

Kids tend to avoid reading if they can. They have to be genuinely interested.

[volcanic]

No way kids still like to read even if they're on the internet.

[pishirogane]

They're not going online to read fables and fairy tales.

[volcanic]

Some of them might.

[pishirogane]

You like to argue for the sake of it, don't you?

[volcanic]

No.

[pishirogane]

Be glad we're not in person. I would be able to tell if you're lying.

[But she thinks he totally is.]

[volcanic]

[ Because he totally is. ]

I'm not lying! I'm just saying more people read than you think.

Even if there's a lot of idiots.

[pishirogane]

[The longer they write like this, the more he's proving her point]

They'll read because it's a necessity.

[volcanic]

In school. They're common gifts where I'm from though.

[pishirogane]

It's also called required reading and book reports.

I knew you liked to argue, but this is getting ridiculous.

[volcanic]

Fine. Whatever.

I still don't think this way is the best for telling stories.

[pishirogane]

Duly noted.