Immortal Heart [3.6]
Alto
This is your bedroom.
Rose
💭: Wow... It's nicer than I expected.
As if reading my mind, Alto gestures for me to go inside and see the rest of the room.
Alto
Luchino made sure you got the most decent room in the base.
Rose
He did that... for me?
A sudden whirfrom the next room startles me.
Alto
Probably the vacuum cleaner. Luchino's probably cleaning.
Alto
He's a bit of a neat freak.
Alto
He was the one who prepared your room too.
Rose
In that case, I'll go see what I can do to help.
Rose
💭: This is my way of thanking him for his hospitality.
I peek into his room. Despite the dim lights and the faded paint, his room looks very well-kept.
On one side, there are shelves of books. there is also a study table.
Luchino
Do you need something?
Rose
Can I give you a hand? I insist.
Together, the two of us work on cleaning the room.
Luchino
Do you mind cleaning the bedroom before bedtime?
Rose
I think if something needs to be cleaned and you have time for it, then go for it.
Luchino
An agreeable thought.
Luchino
As you can see, I've been so occupied that my books are in disarray. There is also dusting to be done.
Rose
💭: It looks clean enough for me, but I guess that's not the case for Luchino.
I take the duster and begin dusting from the top of the shelves.
Luchino
Are you alright? It's rather tall for you.
Rose
But it's need to be done this way. If I start from the bottom, the dust from the top will just cling to the parts I've done and make me do twice the work.
Rose
Once I'm done from top to bottom, I'll work on cleaning the floor.
Luchino
That's an interesting strategy worth taking note of.
Luchino
You're a good worker. I can see that now.
Luchino smiles at me, his eyes reflecting genuine admiration.
Rose
💭: Is he saying I'd make a good housekeeper...?
Rose
💭: Ah, but this is Luchino. He probably just likes how I clean properly...
It feels like I've gotten to know Luchino a little better now.
I run my fingers through the spines of the books, reading the titles as I do so.
Rose
Astronomy. A guide through the stars. Chemistry in Action. A Comprehensive Discussion of modern Psychic's...
Rose
Wow... these are interesting. My brother actually reads stuff like this too.
Luchino
If you're interested, You can go ahead and borrow a book.
Rose
Hmm... But I probably wouldn't be able to use it anyway.
Rose
Well, I'm just a girl doing odd jobs and part-time work.
Rose
Times are changing, but opportunity for women are still small. So I don't think I can apply whatever I read, whether it's law or biology or anything.
Luchino
I disagree. information belongs to anyone who attempts to access it.
Luchino
Learning doesn't choose who has the right to learn. You choose to instill learning in you.
Luchino
I don't think that knowledge should be limited to a certain race, gender or circumstances.
Luchino
A person's traits or circumstances don not decide what they can amount to.
He gives me an encouraging smile and I suddenly feel inspired.
Rose
then... can I take a closer look at your books?
I start to browse the books on the shelf, nothing the vast range of titles on his collection.
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