Chapter 29 - 29: Syux, Part Six
Chapter 29 - 29: Syux, Part Six
As the final bell rang, Melisa waited for Javir as she was told to do. As soon as Javir appeared at the door, Melisa walked up and asked:
"Hey, Javir? Quick question: does this place have a library?"
"A 9-year-old asking me about a library. Am I dreaming?" Javir chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "Indeed we do. Why do you ask?"
"Think we could stop by for a bit? There's something I want to look up."
Jaylin, standing nearby, let out an exasperated sigh.
That girl didn't talk much, but she did this time.
"Seriously? We're going to delay going home for... books?"
"Now, now," Javir said, smirking. "A little extra education never hurt anyone. Well, except maybe that one time with the exploding grimoire, but that's a story for another day."
Soon, they were walking through the towering shelves of the academy library.
Melisa's eyes widened as she took in the sheer volume of books.
[There's so many of them!] Melisa grinned. [There's gotta be something on the nim, right?]
Melisa began her
Just then, Melistair and Margaret burst out of their room, faces flushed and hair disheveled, but looking very determined.
"What's going on? We heard-" Margaret's voice trailed off.
Melisa froze and Javir scoffed.
"M-MOM! DAD! CLOTHES!" She shrieked, slapping her hands over her face.
Melistair yelped, attempting to cover himself with his hands while Margaret ducked behind him.
What an odd night.
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