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[silk_for_calde]

[VOICE]
I still have not gotten to the library; I think I shall go later this week. Perhaps on... Thursday?... since that is the day governed by Thelxiepeia, even if you don't call it by her name, here. Molpe, as the patroness of art, would be fortuitous as well; but Thelxiepeia is more aligned with learning, which is my ultimate goal.
It occurred to me, though- for I did pass by the building- that I shall have no idea where to start.

So, good City-- what do you recommend as reading material for a fool like me? [Small, good-natured laugh.] And if anyone would care to join me, I'd be glad for the company. If Thelxday isn't-- Thursday-- isn't convenient for you, I don't mind changing the date, either.

In other news, it appears I may be acquiring a pet in the near future, provided none of my roommates object to my keeping one of Suresh's ducklings. I have not thought of a suitable name for it. I named Oreb, the night-chough who took it upon himself to move in with me, after a raven in the Writings; but offhand I cannot think of any places where ducks are mentioned...

I do hope that the recent curses have not left anyone too distressed. I myself have been spared thus far, thank the gods; but for those who have not, you are in my thoughts. If anyone wants a sympathetic ear, albeit an easily confused one, do let me know.
[/VOICE]

[ooc: Links for reference only of course ♥ And if any chars in Building 2, #214-215 are allergic to ducks or something feel free to tell him no. XD The only reason he doesn't tealdeerfully address each of you individually is that I have a tough time keeping up with who-all lives there. ^^;]

Comments

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

What to read depends on what you want, for what you are looking.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

I'm looking for any number of things... Merely trying to figure out where to begin.

If you were at a loss, what would you start with?

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

At a loss? I am at a loss.

So many things--Shakespeare, perhaps.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

I have never heard of Shakespeare, but I will look.

The more suggestions the better! I do not know how long it will be before I return to Viron; I may have time to read everything in the library. The gods only know.

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

He wrote plays with roots and echoes that go through a thousand generations.

Try Homer as well. He was a poet when poetry wasn't yet called poetry. And blind.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

I will, thank you. I don't believe I caught your name..? I am Silk.

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

Silk? The name of something is its name. So then-- Your name is unusual.

Stephen Dedalus.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

So I have been told, by several people... It's not common, in my whorl, but not extraordinary.

It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance, Stephen Dedalus.

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

Yes, I understand that. But, whorl? Not world but whorl?

Yours as well.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

World, if you like; we call it the whorl. Old habits, I fear, are hard to break.

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

No, it suits. The whorl.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

I must confess, I find it difficult to think of it as anything else. Saying "my world" does not sound quite right.

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

Then call it by its name, the whorl, spiraled water in the wake of ships, spinning sleepily. Or worse, storms and whirlpools, things to be avoided.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

An odd way to put it; but surprisingly apt. Water is the domain of Scylla, patroness of my city; and they say it is she who chooses us to be augurs. You speak as a poet yourself.

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

Scylla? Should he or should he not read Homer if Scylla is his patroness? The namer of augurs? I called myself an augur once.

I have had some aspirations of that sort, towards poetry, and art.

[Voice]

[silk_for_calde]

Scylla, the eldest of Pas' children, and the founder of Viron. Do you know of her?

May Marvelous Molpe bless you, Stephen Dedalus. And the Outsider as well.

[thejejunejesuit.livejournal.com]

I have heard her name before.

Strange blessings. Blessed Christine. Thank you?.