=== Framme & Boucheron ===
--- C ---


[Boucheron]
Why? Why would they do such a thing?
[Boucheron]
It's just...not fair!

[Framme]
Hey. Boucheron, right?
[Boucheron]
Yes. And you're...Framme, right?
[Boucheron]
What...what is it? Do you...need me
for something?
[Framme]
Um, no. I'm fine.
[Framme]
I heard somebody crying their eyes out and
I got concerned, is all.
[Boucheron]
Ah. Right. Sorry for worrying you. I'm all right.
[Framme]
OK... But then what's with the sobbing?
[Boucheron]
I was reading this book, and I just get so swept
up in the story.
[Framme]
A book did this to you?
[Boucheron]
People tell me I cry too easily. The littlest thing
is enough to set me off.
[Framme]
OK, I gotcha. So what's this book about?
[Boucheron]
Well, there are these siblings who are separated
during a war and later meet again as enemies.
[Framme]
Huh. Sounds interesting.
[Boucheron]
I'd be happy to lend it to you after I'm finished.
[Framme]
Thanks for the offer, but I'll pass. I don't really...
Well, I'm not a big reader.
[Boucheron]
Oh, now that's a shame.
[Boucheron]
Ah! What if I read it to you instead?
[Framme]
What?! That's sweet and all, but I couldn't ask
you to read to me like a little kid.
[Boucheron]
Think nothing of it. I know you'd love the story
just as much as I do.
[Framme]
In that case... Sure! Why not?
--- B ---




[Boucheron]
"And with that, the long war was over. The two
siblings would know peace at last.
[Boucheron]
"There would be time for them to live simply
and happily, and with each other. The end."
[Framme]
...
[Framme]
WAAAAAH!
[Framme]
They finally...got reunited! Thank GOODNESS!
[Boucheron]
I know! It's a relief, isn't it? I'm getting misty-
eyed again just thinking about it.
[Framme]
To be honest...you were crying so hard,
I...missed some of the middle parts.
[Framme]
But still─so good!
[Boucheron]
That's great! I knew you'd love it!
[Framme]
I totally get now why you cry at books.
[Framme]
Who knew they could be so...beautiful? I've only
read the boring ones, I guess.
[Boucheron]
Well, there's a wide world of captivating ones
out there if you're interested.
[Boucheron]
If you liked what we just read, I can recommend
something. It's set at an officers academy.
[Boucheron]
The series is famous for its political intrigue and
deep characters. It's up to 30 volumes now.
[Framme]
Wow. That's a lot.
[Boucheron]
I'd love to discuss it with you once you finish
the whole set.
[Framme]
Hm... I don't think I can get through 30 books
on my own.
[Framme]
But I can't have you read all that to me,
obviously. So...don't hold your breath, OK?
[Framme]
I'm just a really slow reader. I wouldn't want
to keep you waiting.
[Boucheron]
Oh...OK. If that's what you think best.
[Framme]
Anyway, thanks! You definitely showed me how
interesting books can be.
[Boucheron]
Good. I'm glad to have shown you the light.
--- A ---




[Boucheron]
Framme? I have a gift for you.
[Framme]
For me?
[Boucheron]
Here. I think you'll like it.
[Framme]
Huh. Is this another book you want me to read?
[Boucheron]
Just open it.
[Framme]
OK...
[Framme]
Wait a second.
[Framme]
There aren't any words in here. It's blank!
[Boucheron]
That's right.
[Framme]
Boucheron, is this some kind of prank?
[Boucheron]
No, no. There's a good reason why this book
is blank.
[Boucheron]
It's so you can write your own story.
[Framme]
Write? Me?
[Boucheron]
Yes. Since there aren't many books that interest
you, I thought you might like writing better.
[Framme]
There's no way I could write a whole book on
my own.
[Boucheron]
You don't need to write a good story. You could
use it like a journal instead, if you want.
[Boucheron]
I just think it'll be easier for you to read
something you wrote yourself.
[Framme]
Hm...
[Framme]
All right, then. To start off, I'll write about the
day we met.
[Boucheron]
Of all places, that's where you're going
to begin?
[Framme]
Sure! I thought it was a sweet moment.
[Boucheron]
What, with me bawling?
[Framme]
Trust me, it was memorable. I can still picture
every last tear rolling down your face.
[Boucheron]
Hm-hm, well... So long as you let me read it for
myself someday.
[Framme]
Deal. As soon as it's done, you'll be the first
to lay eyes on my masterpiece.
[Framme]
Watch out, though. Gonna be a real tearjerker!
[Boucheron]
I'll keep my hankie dry just in case.
--- S ---