Part 195: Robin A

Hold, Robin! Do you think me insane?!

Well, I didn't...

For I see that which others cannot! Demons and devils lurk in shadows dark!

A-are you feeling all right, Sumia? Perhaps I should summon a healer...

...What? Hee hee! Oh, no. I'm fine! See, I'm reading a new book. I was just pretending to be the heroine. Her name was Madame Shambles, and she sees what others cannot in shadows dark! Anyway, I've been saying her lines to try and get inside her head and be more like her.

...Do you think that's weird?

Yes, it's actually very weird.

Oh, pegasus dung! I was worried it might be. But see, I thought if I could act like her, I'd maybe become less of a clod.

You don't need to pretend to be someone else, Sumi. You're perfect as you are! ...Well, maybe not perfect. But pretty good. Anyway, if you did end up changing, we'd lose the Sumia we know and love.

R-really? Gosh, I never figured anyone would give two hoots. But if YOU'D miss me, Robin...

Of course I would!

Well, alright then! My next book will be about a girl who's clumsy and plain like me!

Er, I think you're missing the point of-

Ooh, wait! Look at this one! "The Princess Who Fell Down the Stairs"! It's PERFECT!

Yes... Yes, I suppose it is.