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[notimpervious]

In a departure from the statements of defiance and aggression that have been the city's focus since the Null's most recent communication, I am happy to announce that I have finished writing a book: Bone Deep. Note: I have changed the title of the book to Written in Bone. This is a more suitable title.

It is a crime novel featuring applied forensic anthropology to assist federal law enforcement in murder investigations. The science is, of course, accurate, but for those who are more interested in characters, there is quite a lot of dialogue and fluff to denote the passage of time. I am told it is quite engaging and even stimulating.

A clean copy is available in the library. I hope it will serve as an adequate recreational activity for those who would like a temporary escape from the rather chaotic events unfolding in this underground city.








[OOC: "fluff" = "smut". Smut between leading lady Dr. Kathy Reichs and leading man Agent Andy Lester. To Brennan's eternal disappointment, most of her readers back home find the characters and "fluff" more interesting than the science. >:c Also, it's known in canon that her characters are inspired by her real life colleagues, so if your character would make that leap, they wouldn't be the first.]

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[multivitamins]

how long is it?

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[notimpervious]

417 pages.

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[hotspurred]

Not that I have the time to read until this trouble passes, but does one require an understanding of the subject to enjoy your book?

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[notimpervious]

No. In fact, most of my readers are not scientists.

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[braveoff]

I'm in. Is there a waiting list, yet?

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[notimpervious]

I imagine there is, since there is only one copy of the book. It can be maintained in the library.

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[toiletseat_girl]

Hey. I was told you were to one to go to for the book wait list.

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[restinglichface]

throw this lich on the waiting list!!!

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[notimpervious]

Done.

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[naw]

If there's only one to go around, can I help make another copy? I'd like to think that my handwriting is neat enough for such a job.

[it sounds like the best possible distraction at the moment, too.]

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[notimpervious]

Yes, that would be very helpful. Thank you!

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[toiletseat_girl]

I need to read that book. I've read my copy of "A Tale of Two Cities" so many times, I can practically recite it in my sleep.

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[notimpervious]

Be sure to put yourself on the waiting list that Drake is keeping.

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[requiemshark]

you had time to write a novel here?

[Consider him impressed.]

cool

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[notimpervious]

Yes. It took me several months. It was a good distraction between events!

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[demonsional]

I want to read it!

[Hayden wants to read the book that this wonderful lady wrote all herself!]

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[notimpervious]

[Well. She supposes if a child is going to stumble upon sexual content, it may as well be content that is presented positively, accurately, and with a consideration of safety.]

All right, Drake can put you on the list. If you have questions as you read, feel free to ask me.

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[so_dark_a_road]

Defiance and agression notwithstanding, I am literate. [ Smile. ]

Put me on the waiting list, please!

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[notimpervious]

[Brennan frowns a little, but she is smiling regardless.]

I do not see how either of those traits would denote illiteracy, except in times when only social elites could read and write.

I believe Drake is monitoring this post for people who want to be put on the waiting list.

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[aroundthecoroner]

[Hmmmm. HMMMMM. Michael spends about five minutes staring at this message, considering whether or not he should say what he's thinking. In the end he decides to do it before someone meaner can get to it.]

Do you think that title is maybe, uh, a little bit unfortunate?

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[notimpervious]

[Thank you for your thoughtfulness, Michael.]

No. Why would it be?

[hellosirs]

Oh, I love crime fiction! May I be added to the list too, please?

[notimpervious]

Yes, you may. I will make sure Drake has put you on the list.

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[wormintheglass]

It's a good thing I have a long lifespan, Doctor Brennan, because I'm clearly in for a long wait.

Actually, if I offer to transcribe a copy or three, perhaps I can jump the queue?

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[notimpervious]

Hah, that is very amusing.

[She really does find it amusing!]

I believe that can be arranged! A young woman named Nah has begun transcription efforts, so I believe it would be best to coordinate so you can work together with her.

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[cakebuffet]

You wrote a whole novel? That's incredible!

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[notimpervious]

Yes, I did! And yes, I would agree that I am quite amazing, which I assume is what you meant by using the word "incredible" -- I am in fact very credible.

[...this is just the way she is, Ann...]

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[trashmouths]

do you write like you talk

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[notimpervious]

Not when I write fiction. But in my professional and academic writing, yes, I use precise, efficient language.

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[imhisaunt]

You must be very clever to have written a whole novel while you've been here

[Delmar is sincere, looking awed at the thought]

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[notimpervious]

Yes, I am.

[Guess who else is sincere.]

It is not the first novel I have ever written, so it was not so difficult. Will you be reading it?

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[storyseeker]

You wrote a whole novel? How long have you been here?

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[notimpervious]

Yes, I did. I have been here five months, but the novel only took three.