ercnerd | Catch-all: Claude

That's what I'm starting to think. [ He lifts a brow. ] I'd be curious to hear your stories of puberty.

[He waves with his free hand.]

There's no time for that. Classes are starting soon—grab a drink or eat something while you're here.

[ boo ]

Are you making breakfast?

There are snacks on the table. I'd watch out for the ones in basket.

Did they give you a little confidence boost?

No . . . I felt like talking to everyone.

[He sighs.]

Just thinking about it wears me out.

Ah, not normally the chatty type?

Chatting is fine, but I walked and stood around way too much. My legs were killing me.

You must've made yourself quite popular though.

[ He's going to nosy around the room now... he's never been to a coffeehouse. ]

[Please, tall child, eat or drink something.

Sieghart, meanwhile, leans back with a smirk.]

My popularity hasn't cooled in six hundred years.

Didn't you mention you had children? You haven't forgone popularity for your family?

That was a long time ago. I don't live with my descendants.

Oh? The allure of travel too irresistible?

. . . Something like that. I'm looking for someone.

Can I ask who...?

[There's a pause. He takes another sip, wondering.]

I wouldn't worry about it. It's got nothing to do with this place.

[ He is now rummaging around for tea. ]

Am I being nosy? By the way, don't you also have class?

[Good boy.

He stifles another yawn.]

Just one.