"Monstrosities and deformation have always held great fascination for people."
"Very true. Though their reasons are often most banal." My lips twist in disgust. I've always hated the gawking crowds at such places. They're full of a smugness almost obscene, the leering anticipation of witnessing the public humiliation of others. A peculiar ritual, the group's affirmation of its own disposable mediocrity. "The truly singular cannot help but be beautiful." To be the single instance, the lone iteration of a form, overrides all other aesthetic concerns.
"In any case, you do have the advantage of me. Would you care for some tea?"
"Only if it's no great hardship," I say, eyeing his cast. "Many thanks for your hospitality, regardless." Taking in his shop with a sweep of my hand, I add, "Quite an impressive selection, particularly for a town this size. Do the locals actually give you much business?" My eyes roam across spines, picking out names. Checking them against the long, long list I memorized so many years ago.
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"Very true. Though their reasons are often most banal." My lips twist in disgust. I've always hated the gawking crowds at such places. They're full of a smugness almost obscene, the leering anticipation of witnessing the public humiliation of others. A peculiar ritual, the group's affirmation of its own disposable mediocrity. "The truly singular cannot help but be beautiful." To be the single instance, the lone iteration of a form, overrides all other aesthetic concerns.
"In any case, you do have the advantage of me. Would you care for some tea?"
"Only if it's no great hardship," I say, eyeing his cast. "Many thanks for your hospitality, regardless." Taking in his shop with a sweep of my hand, I add, "Quite an impressive selection, particularly for a town this size. Do the locals actually give you much business?" My eyes roam across spines, picking out names. Checking them against the long, long list I memorized so many years ago.