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~Tove

Three days ago, Keo told me flippantly over breakfast that he had business to attend elsewhere.

He still isn't back.

I spent the first two days reading the book he gave me. On the third day, I spent most of the day staring out at the sea, lounging in the sun and eating all the food left for me.

Today, I'm officially bored. I want to explore.

Every door I find that leads to the outside is unlocked, although distantly, there doesn't appear to be any civilisation, which means strolling around likely won't get me anywhere.

So, I opt instead for wandering aimlessly around this expansive manor.

Most rooms are empty. This is obviously just a temporary place for Keo to come to as he hops around the land.

On the bottom level, I come across an ajar door which I peek through. My mouth drops at the sight of a small library.

Nudging the door open with my shoulder, I step inside, breathing in the smell of ancient books.

I just found where I'm going to spend the rest of my time while Keo is ab