He smiles at their enthusiasm. It's always good to see another excited about the possibility of knowledge, especially when it's contained in the marvelous gem that is literature. "Regrettably, I am not familiar with your group of bright, eager pupils, so I cannot imagine what they would want. I can only say that if we come upon a book of science or the stars, I would like to have it in my possession. Such a book is what I have been searching for here." While he speaks, he scans the other side of the aisle for possibilities.
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