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Gilbert G.P. Guilford (by_your_command) wrote in marinasylum,
@ 2012-02-29 00:47:00

Entry tags:

:action, gilbert guilford, michiru kaiou, touma hashiba

[ Action | Open ]
[ Today, Guilford is taking a break from his work, and to further take his mind off of the events of the day-before-last. He can be found:

1) In the morning at Dani's, the coffee shop, enjoying a cup of black tea and some biscuits. The booth is empty, and there is only one cup, but surely he can't be expected to read and enjoy breakfast in peace when the establishment is so popular amongst the other inmates, now can he?

2) Spending mid-day in the library, perusing the shelves while he hopes something catches his eye. Fiction is the order of the day, and perhaps he should expand his reading now that he has the opportunity to peruse selections from multiple worlds so easily.

3) Finishing off the evening with a quiet drink at the tavern. The Devil's Compass might have had a number of occupants earlier in the day thanks to the other man's call, but it doesn't seem like a lot of individuals stuck around. Which suits Guilford just fine as he sits at a table, nursing some bourbon on the rocks. In an uncharacteristic sight, his glasses are off and resting on the table, and even his hair has been let down. His expression is far from being relaxed. ]

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by_your_command
2012-03-02 06:44 am UTC (link)

I see. [ It seems like a noncommittal answer, but Guilford did take notice of that book. It did not sound like the boy was volunteering, but the heavy nature of the subject matter had him questioning his general level of intelligence. ]

That is likely to be a common impression in this prison, due to the diverse background of its populace. [ Guilford adjusts his glasses. His eyes still feel a twinge of irritation, but at this point he's bearing with it and finds no trouble so long as he guards them from direct sunlight. ] Hence why I find myself disappointed.

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streamofthesky
2012-03-02 07:02 am UTC (link)

I had actually been thinking of signing up for some of them. You know, as a student. Keep the mind the sharp. [He smiled a bit at that.]

Shame that no one wants to teach them. They're pretty straight forward. Not a lot of abstract stuff to worry about.

[Plus, Touma probably looked pretty young still. He was still only in his late teens. Kind of young to be a teacher.]

How many classes do you have at the school that are actually running right now?

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by_your_command
2012-03-02 01:40 pm UTC (link)

[ Guilford seems mildly pleased to hear that, even if he was not the one to give the boy the idea in the first place, from the sound of it. He nods. ] I recommend it. My own bias aside, there are not many activities to keep one's mind active. It would be more engaging than reading alone.

[ With barely a second's thought: ] Seventeen — counting the two levels of technology courses and the two English language classes as one, each.

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streamofthesky
2012-03-03 06:35 am UTC (link)

That's true. [Touma nodded.] I mean, after a while, reading only goes so far if you don't have anyone to talk to about it. [He wondered for a moment if Nasuti would be interested in teaching. He'd have to ask her about it next time he saw her.]

That's a pretty good number of 'em, actually, considering this is probably a small school. You have a catalog or anything?

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by_your_command
2012-03-03 05:45 pm UTC (link)

[ The boy has it right, though that just serves to remind Guilford that he has an appointment to make with Sasha. ]

There is one, though I do not have a copy with me. [ And, really, that's the second time someone's asked. Don't people check their welcome baskets? ] Any copies circulating are bound to be dated, but a posting is available in all the major halls at the education center.

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	streamofthesky 2012-03-06 01:16 am UTC (link)
	[Touma was more interested in the cookies and sweets, sorry.] Alright. I'll be sure to check that out. Thanks. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	by_your_command 2012-03-06 03:00 am UTC (link)
	[ He adjusts his glasses. ] Then if there is nothing else, I shall leave you to your reading. [ And Guilford to his own, in kind. ] (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	streamofthesky 2012-03-06 03:09 am UTC (link)
	[Touma nodded.] Yeah, yeah. Sure. [He smiled.] Sorry about running into you like that. I'll see you around. (Reply to this) (Parent) (Thread)

	by_your_command 2012-03-06 03:26 am UTC (link)
	It was a small matter. [ One Guilford can easily forgive, since the boy at least showed some remorse, and an interest in the school. As to the last part, he simply nods once, then turns to head the other way toward the reading tables. ] (Reply to this) (Parent)

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