--classical

Books were one of Killian’s many passions in life. He loved to read, especially some of the older, more classic books. He found one whose title he was familiar with in a glass case and reached for it.

Killian looked over his shoulder when he heard someone addressing him from behind the counter. He hadn’t realized the shop keeper was there, and much less that the book was a first edition. He turned the book over in his hands and inspected it carefully. “Walden by Henry David Thoreau. Ticknor and Fields, eighteen fifty four. This thing’s old as dirt. How much do you want for it?” he asked.

Varek wondered if the man even understood what a precious thing he was holding in his hands, the book was rather rare and he kept it under close watch. He’d yet to find someone willing to pay for the treasure, “It is... Probably one of the oldest books I have here.”

He licked his lips, “At least a couple thousand-- though I am known to undersell things for people who are true book lovers.”

Al’s attention on the book was momentarily stolen away at the sound of the other’s voice. He turned around just slightly to regard him before returning the smile with one of his own. “The first edition you say?” He murmured, blue orbs admiring the translated version of Tolsoy’s War and Peace in his hands. “Another reason to own it now then. It’s been a while since I came across such a treasure.” Al chewed on his lower lips slightly before looking back again at the other male. “How..much are you selling this?”

It was always a pleasure to see others in his shop who were just as interested in what he sold as he was. He looked at the book, remembering what it was valued at before grinning, “Normally I would say three-hundred, but I’m willing to part with it to the right owner for two-hundred.” It was steep, but classics tended to be that way.

--Varek smiled at the customer that had wandered into his little shop, though he eyed the book they held wondering if they understood how special that one was. “It’s a first edition... Honestly, quite a rarity and a perfect gift for any book lover.” He supposed that most people didn’t understand what he was saying, but he said it anyway.