Bookworms meet

Patchy

The beauty of Proust's work lies in how time becomes a tangible experience rather than merely a concept.

Patchy

(Another peaceful day among my precious collection.)

Myne

So many books! I've never seen a collection this magnificent!

Myne

Are those floating by themselves? This library is incredible!

Patchy

A visitor? Quite unusual. You seem to appreciate literature.

Patchy

Please, join me. I rarely encounter others with genuine interest in classical works.

Myne

Is that Les Misérables? I've dreamed of reading Hugo's complete work!

Myne

In my world, books are so rare and precious. To see so many classics together is like a dream.

Patchy

Tolstoy's War and Peace explores humanity's complex relationship with history and free will.

Patchy

Your enthusiasm is... refreshing. Most visitors find my collection intimidating.

Myne

Miss MacIntosh, My Darling! I've only heard legends of Young's masterpiece!

Myne

The paper quality, the binding technique—this edition is exquisite!

Myne

What's this book on the special stand? It seems different from the others.

Myne

(The binding is falling apart, but the craftsmanship must have been incredible.)

Patchy

That's The Divine Comedy, a first edition. Please be careful—it's deteriorating despite my preservation spells.

Patchy

The magical properties of the original materials resist conventional restoration methods.

Myne

This binding technique is from the early Renaissance. I recognize the stitching pattern.

Myne

In my previous life—I mean, where I come from, I studied historical bookbinding methods extensively.

Patchy

Previous life? You speak oddly for one so young. But your knowledge seems genuine.

Patchy

Even my most powerful preservation spells cannot restore the physical structure without damaging the content.

Myne

I could restore this without magic! Traditional bookbinding techniques would preserve both the structure and authenticity.

Myne

With linen thread, hide glue, and proper pressing tools, we could save it without compromising the text!

Patchy

Fascinating. I've always relied on magical solutions. The idea of physical restoration is... novel.

Patchy

(This child speaks with the authority of someone centuries older.)

Patchy

I'll stabilize the ink and prevent further degradation of the parchment with this spell.

Patchy

The magical resonance should maintain the original author's intent while allowing physical manipulation.

Myne

The key is to follow the original binding pattern while reinforcing the weak points.

Myne

See how the signatures were originally gathered? We'll replicate that exactly, but with stronger thread.