@0    = ~...it's not as simple as you think it is. He never wanted to enter that house. He was made to do it by his personal experience. He couldn't control it. He never thought there was any other option but to--~
@1    = ~Stop. I think you're taking it a bit too far. He had a choice and he knew it. It wasn't just his experience, but his wild curiosity.~
@2    = ~I'm not sure...~
@3    = ~Perhaps the author didn't want it to be sure. Or clear.~
@4    = ~Wait. It looks like we have a guest.~
@5    = ~I'm Hron. This is Miga. Are you here to join our Book Club?~
@6    = ~Hmm? And what a ridiculous idea would that be? Wahven d'draeval.~
@7    = ~I must admit, it's been a while since I heard of any book clubs in Athkatla. Most men and women are busy with plotting or passing new gossips...~
@8    = ~Book Club? What Book Club?~
@9    = ~Ugh, no. Thank you. Such things are for losers.~
@10   = ~Our Book Club. We meet here every five days and talk about the books I lend from my friend. It's a nice thing to do between different jobs.~
@11   = ~If you're interested in books, stories, and poetry, you may join. I usually handle the books so you won't need to find them yourself. I will let you use my copies and then you'll get them back to me. And then we discuss things. Have some tea. Or ale. Whatever you want.~
@12   = ~Are you interested?~
@13   = ~Hmm, sounds fun. I can visit you once in a while.~
@14   = ~Ugh. Never. Sorry, but reading books is for losers.~
@15   = ~Well... no. I am busy with real matters, not some Book Clubs...~
@16   = ~Great! So, here's your first book - The Knight's Tome by Sir Koomt Eeltorn. Read it and get back for our next meeting. As I said, we meet every five days. Just remember to bring that book with you. It's not for you to sell it, I'll take it back from you.~
@17   = ~I think we're done for to<DAYNIGHT> Miga. Let's go and prepare for the next meeting.~
@18   = ~Yeah, sure. Why not.~
@19   = ~Let's go then!~
@20   = ~Well, the answer is no, then. Good for us.~
@21   = ~Ah, it's you! You're back! I'm kinda happy that you're back, really.~
@22   = ~So... how did you like The Knight's Tome?~
@23   = ~Yes... uhm. that's a good story... about a knight. And him fighting enemies. And... his knighthood is being tested...~
@24   = ~Well, I think it's a typical hero-and-a-martyr kind of story. A man fighting evil with all his powers to save innocent people and his friends.~
@25   = ~A splendid book about virtues, I would say. About sacrifice and might and companionship. An example of quite a significant genre.~
@26   = ~It's about a powerful... guy! He is a knight and he's name is... Moorghoul or something like that.~
@27   = ~Well, we're here but it looks like you lost your book. Find it, please. Then we can talk.~
@28   = ~Well, yes. But why do you think it was created like that? Why do we need books about... heroism and sacrifice and knights?~
@29   = ~To believe in something, perhaps? We all want something to believe in. A knight ready to do great things. With such stories, people feel safer.~
@30   = ~Because people are stupid and can't tell a difference between good and bad literature, I guess. They are like kids. And they need stories like that.~
@31   = ~I suppose that's because such stories are like... icons. They represent ideas that are dear to people.~
@32   = ~That's quite harsh.~
@33   = ~People need symbols of life. Elements of our culture that will make sure hope won't die easily. Symbols that are needed in a specific time and place. I think so.~
@34   = ~Every time has its needs.~
@35   = ~And no wonder this blade made it to the book. Another sign of goodness in the world. Just look at this! That's true Carsomyr!~
@36   = ~Right.~
@37   = ~It's hard not to agree with that.~
@38   = ~Indeed. On one hand, we know its fiction, Sir Koomt Eeltorn said it's a made-up story, but it doesn't mean it's worse like that, right? It's still important. It's still a symbol.~
@39   = ~Symbol of our culture. And time. Yes. I think so.~
@40   = ~What?! That's Carsomyr? Well, that's surely not something I have expected! It's truly... breath-taking!~
@41   = ~Thank you for showing that thing to us.~
@42   = ~You know, I actually heard that Koomt wanted to write such a book because he went through a horrible experience himself. I think he lost his wife.~
@43   = ~I think I heard that too. Rosa, I think. I mean, that was the wife's name. I think she drowned. Koomt had to take care of their daughter. He first created Moreghast for her. He wanted to create a character his own daughter would believe in. Someone that would give her strength.~
@44   = ~Interesting.~
@45   = ~Isn't it? I think that makes the story deeper.~
@46   = ~In a way. A pity that most people don't know why Moreghast was created.~
@47   = ~I don't know if that makes any difference.~
@48   = ~Indeed.~
@49   = ~Maybe it does. I don't really know. I may need to think about this.~
@50   = ~Anyway, it was nice to talk to you. I think we're done for today. I'll take the book, but no worries. There's another one for you to read. This time it's The Gloom Over the Sky by Nimm Gaugewoe. I hope you'll like it.~
@51   = ~See you again in five days.~
@52   = ~Talk to you soon. Take care.~
@53   = ~Well, you don't seem to have read the book... A pity. Perhaps you weren't really interested in joining and you were too kind to say no.~
@54   = ~That may be right...~
@55   = ~Nevermind. I suppose you have other things to do. Goodluck with other things.~
@56   = ~Don't get me wrong. I really understand.~
@57   = ~And here comes our dear reader-in-arms! Come, sit. I hope you're doing fine.~
@58   = ~Yeah, it's good to see you again. In a mood for some gloom? Heh.~
@59   = ~The Gloom Over the Sky, of course.~
@60   = ~Yes. Of course.~
@61   = ~Not yet. Wait, I'll be back in a second.~
@62   = ~Great!~
@63   = ~I must say that this time the book felt different than when I read it for the first time.~
@64   = ~I am kinda surprised that you like it that much, Hron. I know you like dramatic things, but I'm not sure I like it myself.~
@65   = ~As I said, it felt different this time, but I still believe it's quite a book. The relationship between both main characters is tense. And we won't see that sweet love story here, but a bitter-sweet struggle. A situation without a possible end that would satisfy everyone. And that's what the book is about, right? About us, people, being unable to satisfy all our needs. About grief we feel. About possible lack of closure.~
@66   = ~Fine, fine. I don't want to make you angry. It's not like I don't like the book. Perhaps it's not my cup of tea. But we can like different kinds of those, right? It's not like we have to share the same taste, hmm?~
@67   = ~Of course not. But what about you? What do you think about it?~
@68   = ~I think I agree with you. Many of the themes in the book are about our everyday failures. About us chasing fantasies and desires and while there is nothing bad about this, we may need to learn how to accept less successful endings and outcomes. We can't win all the time. And that's good. That... inability is also making us who we are.~
@69   = ~I think I need to agree with Miga. There are many plots out there that balance on the edge of being... too emotional. All those feelings seem to be a bit over the top. Over-saturated, I would say, if they were a painting. They confuse and not always in a good way. Just as if the author wanted to do everything possible to make you cry or something.~
@70   = ~Hmm, that's an interesting perspective. Pessimistic but perhaps it's true.~
@71   = ~Well, I must admit that there are some moments when it's a tiny bit over the top, yes. The ending may be a bit too much. The funeral and the sudden desire to drown all the sorrows in alcohol...~
@72   = ~I'm afraid it's not just that.~
@73   = ~I find it a bit weird that the author never released anything else. No other book. Anything. But I don't think he died...~
@74   = ~Perhaps he told us the story he felt that should be told and never wanted to release anything else?~
@75   = ~Well, releasing a book isn't cheap from what I have heard. Maybe that's the reason why there are no new books form him?~
@76   = ~As someone who lived in a library for a significant part of my life, I can tell you that we don't always know about the authors' lives. Maybe he moved. Maybe he changed his name. Maybe he went missing. There are many books. Taking care of them is a big enough job.~
@77   = ~Maybe he must first find some inspiration.~
@78   = ~Perhaps you're right.~
@79   = ~It's quite possible.~
@80   = ~Well, if not him, then perhaps someone else will use similar themes in their work. I heard about this new interesting author: Jinna Goomkh.~
@81   = ~Sorry for being direct but I need to take this book from you. But worry not! I have something new for you!~
@82   = ~You found that text we talked about yesterday?~
@83   = ~Yes.~
@84   = ~It will be something shorter this time. Prayer to the Grove by Sora Kurochi, a Kozakuran poet.~
@85   = ~Yay!~
@86   = ~Yay indeed. I never read Kozakuran poetry before.~
@87   = ~Here! that's the poem. Let's meet here again, in five days. As always.~
@88   = ~Talk to you soon!~
@89   = ~Hello! You're a bit late, but... we know you have much work these days.~
@90   = ~We can start now, yes?~
@91   = ~I need a moment.~
@92   = ~Now...~
@93   = ~I think I'm going to start on that because it was sooo...~
@94   = ~...disappointing. Really. I hoped that this would be something unusual. Something interesting. Something that would give us some intense feelings. But instead, we got this:~
@95   = ~Lady of the Groove, Tear of Time,
Turn my soul into a pine.
Let it grow, let is pierce,
Never let it die of fierce.~
@96   = ~Well...~
@97   = ~I suppose it could be better, yes. The rhythm is weird and...~
@98   = ~Well, I don't think it's that bad, Miga.~
@99   = ~--it's just bad. No need to be delicate about this.~
@100  = ~It is. Really. I am an expert when it comes to poetry. I read all available in Athkatla and this... it would be in the lower part of the list. If there was such a list, of course.~
@101  = ~Sorry, maybe I'm being harsh here, but I really thought it would be something  extraordinary...~
@102  = ~I'm sorry, Miga.~
@103  = ~There is something I should tell you...~
@104  = ~Hmm?~
@105  = ~It's... not Kozakuran. I paid someone to write it because... I wanted you to get happy again. I really thought it would be better and...~
@106  = ~You...what?!~
@107  = ~I'm sorry. Both of you. Really. I wanted to give you something interesting. Something out of this world we knew. I came up with this Kara-Tur thing, thought that perhaps I should specify it to Kozakura and...~
@108  = ~Eh...~
@109  = ~It's... fine. I understand. And I do appreciate you wanted to give us something thrilling. I really do.~
@110  = ~...although, you could hire a better poet.~
@111  = ~I liked it, actually. Maybe I'm not an expert, but it wasn't THAT bad.~
@112  = ~It's fine. I understand it too.~
@113  = ~Mhm...~
@114  = ~You're saying that only to make me feel better.~
@115  = ~Thank you...~
@116  = ~There is something... eh, I'm not sure I should even mention it.~
@117  = ~Just say it.~
@118  = ~I also found something else, but I'm not sure if it's good. It's weird and I found it in a bizarre chest. I haven't checked it myself yet, but maybe... maybe we should give it a chance.~
@119  = ~Here. Three stories. One for each one. All by some unknown artist.~
@120  = ~That will be our next text to discuss. Let's meet in five days. As always.~
@121  = ~...~
@122  = ~Hey! It's me. Nice to see both of you.~
@123  = ~Are you fine? Am I too late again? You look pale, by the way.~
@124  = ~...book...? Where is the book... I gave you...?~
@125  = ~Something isn't right, <CHARNAME>...~
@126  = ~Rhalmhmm. Ygloth glas thaa...~
@127  = ~Kahaal yugh.~
@128  = ~Wait, what?~
@129  = ~Is this some kind of joke?~
@130  = ~Haa'klaghak.~
@131  = ~Interesting... Such a book! I'm glad I found it.~
@132  = ~Eh, I think I should get something to drink.~
