[ That earns a low laugh. Alright, maybe he's been caught being a jackass....but he's not going to feel bad about it. Stirring the pot keeps things lively.
Another slow flip of a page. There's...well, not much in here Ash doesn't already know. He has been here for years, and has had more than enough time to pore over half the things in the library already. But he at least has to look busy.... ]
It's hardly hoarding, my dear. There was still plenty to peruse among the stacks when I left. [ A not-so-gentle toss of the book back on his desk. ] But once you're my age, don't we all need a refresher or two? Perhaps a slap might even wake me up a bit.
[ It certainly would not be the first time someone's had enough of his bullshittery. Hasn't stopped him before. ]
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[ That earns a low laugh. Alright, maybe he's been caught being a jackass....but he's not going to feel bad about it. Stirring the pot keeps things lively.
Another slow flip of a page. There's...well, not much in here Ash doesn't already know. He has been here for years, and has had more than enough time to pore over half the things in the library already. But he at least has to look busy.... ]
It's hardly hoarding, my dear. There was still plenty to peruse among the stacks when I left. [ A not-so-gentle toss of the book back on his desk. ] But once you're my age, don't we all need a refresher or two? Perhaps a slap might even wake me up a bit.
[ It certainly would not be the first time someone's had enough of his bullshittery. Hasn't stopped him before. ]