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[spacegirl]

[Clara's sitting at a table in a public area, working on writing something on a worn piece of paper. The bracelet she's using to communicate jostles as she writes, causing things to bump about. Once she finishes what she's writing, she glances over in the direction of the bracelet, smiling.]

My name's Clara Oswald, if we haven't met yet. Which is most of the lot of you, I'm sure, given how new I am 'round here.

[There's a pause, and she fidgets a bit, almost seeming uncomfortable with having to address what she's going to next. Asking for help is always hard when you're a bossy control freak.]

I've got a bit of a favor to ask. I'm looking for books. Jane Austen, to be exact. I wasn't sure if books from Earth are even a thing, or if there's a library here, or a shop...or someone who can somehow acquire a copy of one of her novels. If anyone's able to help, I'd be able to return the favor somehow. The odds of Jane's novels being here are slim, I know, but I need her.

Also -

[She bites at her lip, mostly to hold in laughter.]

I need a judge or two for a very important competition. Any volunteers?

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[spacegirl]

[Ah, she's found someone who enjoys reading. This is a good thing, maybe she can get him to discuss books with her someday.]

If anyone is able to tell me where I can find a good book or two, you'll be the first I let know.

[There's a slight chuckle there, because she appreciates that she may be able to have someone to talk books with. Assuming they've read anything similar.]

The competition, though, is storytelling. I need someone who's good at listening, and deciding which story told aloud is best.

[underthings]

[ That is a very, very high possibility. Discussion of books is high on his list of likes, even if he doesn't know the same books. ]

Perfect. I must admit I feel a little remiss by not having any.

[ Dorian sighs, all too dramatically. ]

That aside, should you need a judgmental ear, I would be happy to lend one for the project.

[spacegirl]

I could always use a judgmental ear.

[She grins, because she's judgmental enough to be able to say that and make it sound carefree and fun.]

Thank you, ah...what's your name, exactly?

[underthings]

[ He needs to be a little more cognizant of himself and his surroundings and not assume people know him already or that they just don't care to. ]

Oh do forgive me. It's Dorian.