Suriel

A muted colour photograph of the trunk of a tree filling most of the picture. The branches of the tree are also filling some of the picture they're bare of any leaves. There are gravestones in the distance and another fuller tree. It's a misty day so feels eerie and mysterious.

I've posted this before but it feels fitting for
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A dramatic tree

Cursed? How have you come to discover this?

Ah. I understand.

If you were to spend time with me outdoors it would not come to that.

Have you not been getting rest, is that what is causing these accidents? Some lapse in concentration?

I enjoy the quiet. I enjoy your room as well. But if you are ever in need of a reprieve you are welcome here.

What happened before?

This will be required?

What do you mean broken up again? No, I do not have this worry. Not usually... not anymore.

Accidents? It has not been anything too terrible, has it?

I have been reading as I usually do. It was spent in the company of Persephone but I did have time to read as well.

Then that is why it is needed, to give you this.

If it makes you happy then I cannot argue it. I know only, from my own experience, that there is much to... experience. I am glad that you are happy here.

I would not speak about it to anyone. I hope that I have no upset you.

It gives me warmth to know this is how you feel. It is an important day, made more so because you treat it so.

You are worried you will come to harm? My day has been well. Quiet and spent in my room.

It must bring you much enjoyment to break your sleep for. I know a few humans who would not do that for even very important matters.

Because there is much of this world you do not wish to experience.

I do not know what other people think about this subject.

Is that not so? I sometimes fail to understand the... nuance of emotions here. Or if conversation.

I do not know what these have to do with it. I am not here to judge. It is only strange, sometimes you... seem unhappy here.

Why would I judge you? I am only attempting to understand.

I am simply curious. It is a way of getting to know you, as well. I did not think you were not. You are upset?

Ah. This is enjoyable for you?

You do not have to answer them if you do not wish to.

Are these rodents trapped within the library?

Ah. That seems a strong reason. Is there anything you particularly like about the sunset?

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Why do you choose this?

They are? I did not mean for them to be so.

They were captive then made into hunting stock?

Then why do you say it is dangerous?

I do not understand. Why would you put mice in the library?

I am glad to hear it.

I am good, thank you. I have been fixing some things around the Ministry. There has not been much to comment on. That has been nice.

But outside is most of this world. You are afraid of it?

There are many mice in the library?

Most things?

These are good things to enjoy, I think. What are you hunting within the Ministry?

It is beautiful. I find it to be calming. What is it that you enjoy about it?

I do not know. Not many things, I suppose. I do not like very many sweet foods. I do not care for it when I am lied to. I was new to so many things, it has been enjoyable to learn.