It's just a little crush / Not like I faint every time we touch (violet x huey)

[nectarofknowledge]

 Duckberg library really had its fair share of nerds today. When Violet was told the book she requested was already checked out by someone else, she made a beeline in their direction - only to be rather surprised to see another famous duckling. My, her luck was in great form lately - although luck was still one of the things she'd yet to believe in.

She waited calmly until she was sure there was a proper pause - him turning a page - to speak.

"Pardon me, and correct me if I'm wrong," although she rarely was, "But might you be here Hubert Duck, great-nephew to world famous adventurer to one Scrooge McDuck?"

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[goingbythebook]

He nodded and flipped a page. Okay, it's alright no information lost yet, this is still the part of the book he's been through before. C'mon Huey, you can do this.

[nectarofknowledge]

Fascinating. This was a very good book. She was glad she found it, although her expression didn't change. It took a lot for her to really emote.

"Finished."

[goingbythebook]

He looked at her every now and again out of the corners of his eyes. What a cool cucumber, she hasn't even cracked! She just stared at the book, eyes skimming every line so quick they were practically a blur-

Shaking his head a bit, he stared back down. Okay, breathe. Mistakes happen when you rush. Just keep moving forward.

[nectarofknowledge]

As focused as she was on the book, she couldn't help but see constant movement in the corner of her eyes. Something was up, and given her new dive into the unusual, she couldn't help but be curious.

"Is something the matter?" She asked - while never taking her eyes off the page.

[goingbythebook]

"No." Was that answered too fast? Probably answered too fast. "Just trying to gauge how engaged you are by the book. You know, studies show that the faster one reads, the less information that gets absorbed. Just want to make sure you're... getting all you can out of the book and all!"

[nectarofknowledge]

"I assure you, I wouldn't be reading it if I wasn't interested. It'd be a waste of time otherwise. I've trained myself to take in as much knowledge as possible in as little time as possible, mostly by reading exercises before my scheduled bedtime."

This was followed up by, predictably, "Finished."

[goingbythebook]

"That's an excellent regimen." He stared at the book, mechanically flipping the page when she said so. Was this a race...?

[nectarofknowledge]

"I can give you a list of informational and helpful websites that include such exercises, although it's recommended to take them in small doses at a time. Wearing down your eyes with constant screen access is a rather ridiculous sacrifice in exchange for speed."

Aaaaaaand - "Finished."

[goingbythebook]

"Oh, I know. I've tried to tell that to my brothers but it hasn't seemed to take any effect yet."

Another page turned.

"I always take good care of my eyes. My whole body really, a happy body is a happy life."

[nectarofknowledge]

"Given your famous adventures with your family, I would think that would be a necessity."

Something like a smile played on her beak, but it was already gone, because "Finished."

[goingbythebook]

He turned the page, chuckling softly. "Yeah, it's become something of a necessity ever since then. Great physical ability has certainly come in handy on different adventures."

[nectarofknowledge]

"I'm equally impressed with your ability to rationally converse while reading such an informative text."

Because, surely, he was reading right along with her, eh? "Finished."

[goingbythebook]

Page. Of course he was reading it with her! Actually despite what you're thinking, he really was.

"More things I've gotten to practice with my family. Particularly when perusing the Junior Woodchuck Guidebook has proven integral to whatever task or emergency is going on at the current point in time."

[nectarofknowledge]

"Is that right? Fascinating." There came that hint of a smile again.

"While I've done my best researching your family's adventures via the internet and news networks, I must admit it doesn't hold up to actual recollection from one of the main players involved. I would enjoy hearing how the guidebook aided in such quests, if you would not mind sharing such information."

Take a guess. "Finished."

[goingbythebook]

He turned the page, but wasn't looking at the book this time. "You... want to hear about...?" Huey paused, then nodded and smiled.

"Sure!" -Shoot library, bring that tone down a bit again. "I mean sure, I can tell you about using the Guidebook in adventures."

[nectarofknowledge]

"Excellent. Once we've finished here, we can exchange contact information. I'm looking forward to hearing how you used the Guidebook's vast wealth of helpful knowledge."

Actual smile achieved! "Finished."

[goingbythebook]

Huey paused, then turned the page in the book before he slid it over.

"Here. I'll check it in, and then you can check it out after that."

[nectarofknowledge]

At last, she pulled her eyes away from the book, miracle number two achieved!

"Are you certain? I don't wish to deprive you of potentially helpful information for my own thirst for knowledge."