[It's too bad that Simon was unaware there's a gigantic spirit owl watching over the library. If he'd known, he would've stopped by sooner and paid much more respect.
The wing swat startles him so badly that he almost falls off his chair. Almost. He manages to grab hold of the side of the table with one hand as he slides sideways, eyes wide in shock and breath catching in the back of his throat. He doesn't even get a chance to be frustrated about it, because the next second he catches sight of the creature looming over him and he knows nothing but awe.]
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[......he should say something, but he can't seem to formulate any actual words. Give him a second.]
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The wing swat startles him so badly that he almost falls off his chair. Almost. He manages to grab hold of the side of the table with one hand as he slides sideways, eyes wide in shock and breath catching in the back of his throat. He doesn't even get a chance to be frustrated about it, because the next second he catches sight of the creature looming over him and he knows nothing but awe.]
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[......he should say something, but he can't seem to formulate any actual words. Give him a second.]