And Daniel is like well of course. We can work on getting you a GED— and she’s like no I want one of the fancy ones like you have. A graduate degree. I know it will take years which is why I wish to start now.

And he’s like well you’ve got a natural talent for language and you already know a language descended from ancient Egyptian, you could pursue Egyptology—

And she’s like no I don’t need one of your credentials to be an expert on my own people. I want to know what your people know. I want to know where you keep your knowledge and help defend it.

Which eventually leads to the adventures of Sha’re of Abydos: student of library sciences.

Seal music! 🦭🎺

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