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Who: Uchiha Sasuke+YOU
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: SS Huntress
When: Jan. 31

A few things.

There are a good number of fighters here or people otherwise trained in combat. I'm interested in observing people's abilities or training, or at least discussing what they can do. Spars could also be arranged if you want some exercise.

Secondly, I'll take recommendations for good literature available around here.

Finally, if you know how to knit or crochet then I'll offer you up to ten credits to watch you create something.

[ Yeah, this isn't weird. For anyone interested in action he'll be holed up in his room on the Huntress! ]

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Okay, based on that, you'll want to check these fiction novels out.

[He attaches a list of well-known historical & realistic fiction: the Count of Monte Cristo, East of Eden, Crime & Punishment, the Sound and the Fury, the Call of the Wild, the Stranger, and a few off-world classics for good measure. They're all important novels that shaped the culture in some form or fashion.]

There's also a couple of books here based on the history of the FS Starlight, as well as a few star systems I've yet to encounter. You'll find them over [at this location. He attaches the names as well]

If you're interested in these, stop by the datary. I can't download these to your device unless it's in person, unfortunately. They're pretty strict about their 2-week rental period.

[ The list is more than he anticipated and he allows himself a moment of genuine surprise, looking it over and committing names to memory just in case. How detailed. ]

These will be beneficial, then. Are you recommending them based on what you've heard from others or have you actually read them all yourself?

[He DID ask a librarian who has access to multiple reading lists...]

Unfortunately, my co-workers were responsible for half of this list. I haven't gotten around to everything here yet. [It's only a matter of time with this one.]

East of Eden was my favorite book in high school. I can vouch for any book written on Earth, so I've read the first half of the list. Ms. Carter on the Starstruck can also vouch for the books on the Starlight, but the rest are local to this galaxy. I'm hoping to finish some by the end of the week.

[ Given how many people have offered knitting expertise, a librarian is just what he was missing to help round out his list of desires. ]

I see. In that case I'll start with your personal recommendations and move on to the latter half of what you've mentioned after you're able to give more concrete reviews of them as well.

[ Not that he won't read the books that aren't mentioned as his favorites, but he'll take extra information on board. ]

Sounds good. I'll let you know when I've read through them.

When you get a chance, let me know which ones you like best! My taste's a bit old-fashioned, but you really can't go wrong with the classics.

[At the rate Stefan's going, at least Sasuke won't have to wait long for a review.]

'Old-fashioned' suits me well enough.

[ Probably an understatement. He'd flounder with modern novels before eventually switching to War and Peace anyway. ]

I'll contact you when I have the opportunity, assuming you don't finish up first.

Sure! Whatever works best for you.

I'm Stefan, by the way. Lab support on the Paisley, should you need to find me in-person.

Uchiha Sasuke, resident of the Huntress.

[ Which is where the detail ends; he's not exactly gung-ho to advertise the fact that he's a cook. ]

Perhaps I'll meet you there when I'm done instead.

Whatever's easier for you, really. I'm usually around when I'm not working.

It's good to meet you, Sasuke. Happy reading?

[ Stefan is almost disarmingly friendly -- no pun intended from a man stubbornly learning how to knit with one hand only -- but Sasuke's general grumpiness refuses to buckle, keeping the conversation as stiff as possible. ]

Very well. I'll contact you in advance of my visit.

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