[Is he a little jealous, irrationally? Kind of! Oh, to grow up touching paper whenever he felt like it, although if paper were as abundant as flimsy, it wouldn't be nearly as precious.
He waves a hand; he isn't nearly as neurotic about real paper now as he was months ago, the first time he washed up on this beach. Somewhat, still, yes. But not as much. That doesn't mean he doesn't have a lengthy explanation for this, though:]
It is a precious artifact, where I'm from. Our real paper is ancient and irreplaceable and kept in airtight boxes full of helium and under light-blocking security measures so it doesn't fade or age to crumbling. Our House has other interests beyond the caretaking of old paper, don't get me wrong, but I told you: I'm the Warden. That means I have certain duties beyond the archival and personal research, et cetera.
[Like minding the helium boxes, or at least, making sure somebody is doing that. He shrugs. It all makes perfect sense.]
I'm into paper, if you like. [ha ha] So: let's make a thank you card, if you'll indulge me for a little longer than planned.
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[Is he a little jealous, irrationally? Kind of! Oh, to grow up touching paper whenever he felt like it, although if paper were as abundant as flimsy, it wouldn't be nearly as precious.
He waves a hand; he isn't nearly as neurotic about real paper now as he was months ago, the first time he washed up on this beach. Somewhat, still, yes. But not as much. That doesn't mean he doesn't have a lengthy explanation for this, though:]
It is a precious artifact, where I'm from. Our real paper is ancient and irreplaceable and kept in airtight boxes full of helium and under light-blocking security measures so it doesn't fade or age to crumbling. Our House has other interests beyond the caretaking of old paper, don't get me wrong, but I told you: I'm the Warden. That means I have certain duties beyond the archival and personal research, et cetera.
[Like minding the helium boxes, or at least, making sure somebody is doing that. He shrugs. It all makes perfect sense.]
I'm into paper, if you like. [ha ha] So: let's make a thank you card, if you'll indulge me for a little longer than planned.