[ zita is obviously impressed and touched by the return of the curtsy. everyone so far has politely acknowledged it, but having it returned was a pleasant touch. ]

There's a saying where I am- Everything is better with company.

[ not a very elegant phrase, admittedly, but perhaps it sounds better in nikolai's native russian. she'll need to ask him when they meet again in the carnival.

while she ponders over that very important conundrum, she turns to push open the doors of the library. it's done carefully, making sure to not disturb anyone who might be in there. ]

How has your studying been so far with the books? Did you find anything fascinating?