The Intergalactic Union System. It's the united formation of all seven galaxies - sort of the central government, if you can call it that. It's centered in the First Galaxy, on a planet known as Wolto.
[ the corner of his mouth quirks, just slightly. ] Your story stuck with me in more ways than one, really - the Eighth only split away from the IUS a little less than two decades ago to form its own independent government.
[ She's gonna dribble him like a basketball < / 3 ]
So it spoke to you. I saw the little things.
[ Small hesitations, flickers of the eyes, perhaps. The smallest slivers, windows to the heart. ]
Two decades is recent, in the grand scheme of things and lifespans of your world. But -- it only takes a spark, and wildfires aren't known for burning slow and mild.
You're at the head of that rebellious little galaxy.
lu bixing ducks his head, smiling now. she's exactly right. ]
Correct. [ that rebellious little galaxy - it makes his heart warm even, to hear it. his beloved eighth. ] The Eighth Galaxy is where I was born, and it's - well, I guess it's where I died, too.
Personally, I think if a government fails to serve its people, then that government shouldn't be in charge of them. You know what I mean?
[ fuck! the! system!!!!
oh, though, he adds after, holding his hands up - ] Don't get me wrong, though, I would have loved to read your book no matter what! It's just especially near to my heart.
Of course. Mine has failed in every way -- both humans and ghouls.
[ Oh, to have such fondness for that place. It makes her reflect on her feelings for Tokyo, and the 24th Ward, and everything.
Was it a good life? ]
Oh, but I love that you understand.
It was written to be able to appeal to those unrelated to the concept, but the heart of the book was indeed intended for those that could look past its fantastical initial pages and see into its core.
[ ehehe. he smiles a little further, then, taking king bileygr and hugging it to his chest - eyes bright, the excitement on his face just genuine. ]
Then, I'm even more excited to experience it.
[ not that he wasn't, already, but that's besides the point. ] I think there'll be plenty of parallels - and plenty of things we can talk about. Would you mind if I picked your brain a little about the situations that inspired yours, too, as we work through the text?
I feel like I've talked your ear off, Eto. I hope you don't mind.
I'm just an old lady with nothing else to do. However, I've never been against company, especially for those like-minded with me.
[ It's the entire point, what she worked for. ]
You may pick my brain, if you're prepared for me to pick at yours as well. We've got all the time in the world... or at the least, two months to do it.
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[ Oh, yes. She's most definitely fond of this gentleman. He really is too intriguing to just let him go. ]
What is the IUS?
[ As she just pulls her blanket over and sits, leaning in, rapt attention. ]
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The Intergalactic Union System. It's the united formation of all seven galaxies - sort of the central government, if you can call it that. It's centered in the First Galaxy, on a planet known as Wolto.
[ the corner of his mouth quirks, just slightly. ] Your story stuck with me in more ways than one, really - the Eighth only split away from the IUS a little less than two decades ago to form its own independent government.
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So it spoke to you. I saw the little things.
[ Small hesitations, flickers of the eyes, perhaps. The smallest slivers, windows to the heart. ]
Two decades is recent, in the grand scheme of things and lifespans of your world. But -- it only takes a spark, and wildfires aren't known for burning slow and mild.
You're at the head of that rebellious little galaxy.
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lu bixing ducks his head, smiling now. she's exactly right. ]
Correct. [ that rebellious little galaxy - it makes his heart warm even, to hear it. his beloved eighth. ] The Eighth Galaxy is where I was born, and it's - well, I guess it's where I died, too.
Personally, I think if a government fails to serve its people, then that government shouldn't be in charge of them. You know what I mean?
[ fuck! the! system!!!!
oh, though, he adds after, holding his hands up - ] Don't get me wrong, though, I would have loved to read your book no matter what! It's just especially near to my heart.
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[ Oh, to have such fondness for that place. It makes her reflect on her feelings for Tokyo, and the 24th Ward, and everything.
Was it a good life? ]
Oh, but I love that you understand.
It was written to be able to appeal to those unrelated to the concept, but the heart of the book was indeed intended for those that could look past its fantastical initial pages and see into its core.
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Then, I'm even more excited to experience it.
[ not that he wasn't, already, but that's besides the point. ] I think there'll be plenty of parallels - and plenty of things we can talk about. Would you mind if I picked your brain a little about the situations that inspired yours, too, as we work through the text?
I feel like I've talked your ear off, Eto. I hope you don't mind.
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[ It's the entire point, what she worked for. ]
You may pick my brain, if you're prepared for me to pick at yours as well. We've got all the time in the world... or at the least, two months to do it.
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[ even though their lifespans are so fucky this is really a moot point but it's clearly teasing - and to the last bit, he claps his hands together. ]
Excellent! I think I'd like nothing more.
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[ She really is out here being still super young and calling some guy who's like, maybe only three years younger than her 'young man'. ]
How about meeting over hopefully better coffee soon, then? After we've all settled in.
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[ he puts a hand on his forehead and plays this up. dramatic. swooning. obviously.
... and then grins afterwards, with a wink ] I'd love to.
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[ Bixing was so encouraging and this is her response... stop mean. ]
Alright then, you go get settled in yourself. If you get a head start on the reading before then, do let me know your thoughts after.
[ And also she'll sign it like she said she would after Monday because that's when they get the bookstore so!! ]