003. - Book Club!

[helpdesk_hero]

Alright, so I've suggested this a little to some friends of mine, but I'm thinking about throwing this out a bit wider.

I'm thinking about starting up a book club. Less in the style of book of the month and more organizing one or possibly more groups who can share books or even genres they love most with other people. People would still do the whole guiding discussion but not looking for high end critique so much as just talking about it.

We all need something to unwind and I don't doubt some of us are really fans of reading. I would think the arrangement might work best with members willing to buy their own books. I think for the first few meetings I'd be willing to cook either a simple meal or some finger foods to enjoy, but people could also volunteer to provide food or drinks.


Anyone interested in the idea?

Comments

[made_up_names]

Things are pretty stable, actually. Kylo and Ronan are being really nice about letting me stay, plus Marco and I found an abandoned mansion not too far up the road. Guess some Russian space Emperor used to live there.

[helpdesk_hero]

There's a difference between that and what you do.

[helpdesk_hero]

Kylo. As in Kylo Ren? You're living with a Sith? I mean, that is definitely one way to keep you safe from Beck.

Russian space Emperor? Well, at least you've got a place to study.,

[made_up_names]

He's surprisingly nice. Like. I think being here for a while mellowed him out.

[ Also probably having a boyfriend mellowed him out, but Peter declines to add that detail. ]

Yeah, it's pretty neat actually. There's a lab in the basement.

[threeisapattern]

oh my god

closet nerd

I'm gonna shove you in a locker and steal your lunch money

[helpdesk_hero]

Don't mess with things in unlabeled beakers. But you know that already.

[He gets points for dodging awkward questions.]

[mysterioisthetruth]

What's the difference, if you're the expert?

[made_up_names]

Well yeah, duh. I'm smarter than that. It's mostly just a bunch of old equipment. High quality stuff? Probably needs maintenance, though. I don't think anyone's been there in at least a year.

[helpdesk_hero]

You're going about it by tearing people around you down. You're trying to destroy others for your own sake.

[helpdesk_hero]

Well, maybe you can make use of it.

[made_up_names]

That's what I'm hoping. I - uh, I feel a little bit like it's stealing, but...

[mysterioisthetruth]

Maybe they deserve it.

[helpdesk_hero]

The person doesn't live there anymore. They don't have need of it.

[helpdesk_hero]

If you really think that, then there are more things wrong, Beck. You need to see a professional.

[mysterioisthetruth]

You want to probe my mind? See what's wrong and what can be fixed?

I have my own personal therapy device. I can see what's wrong. I don't need someone to tell me that.

[Except he totally does as he can't seperate his feelings from what's really causing a lot of his behaviour.]

[made_up_names]

Yeah, yeah, I know. And they might never come back.

[helpdesk_hero]

I don't want to do it myself. I would be a terrible therapist for you because of my feelings toward you. You need a psychologist, not your own device.

[mysterioisthetruth]

I can literally see my memories. Explore them in detail. You don't think that can help see the issues?

[helpdesk_hero]

So take advantage of what you have access to. Who knows, maybe Space Russian will appreciate it.

[duelo]

Being well-read and intelligent is equal to nerd to you? I cringe to think what Lydia would think if she knew you felt that way.

[helpdesk_hero]

Which allows you to wallow without processing in a healthy manner. There is a reason that human memory degrades over time, Beck. To protect us.

[threeisapattern]

1. don't you fucking dare, I am so glad we don't remember anything coming home right now

2. being well-read and intelligent is hot, joining a book club is nerdy

[duelo]

You better hope she doesn't show up here, I guess...

Joining a book club is me being social without fangs. This is about as good as it gets. I don't need to be well-read and intelligent to be hot, anyway.

[duelo]

Yeah, agreed, and I'd be very interested to learn more about this place.

[helpdesk_hero]

Then we should definitely look into that sort of thing.