Anders-17 / Richard-15 / Hans-13

Anders grabbed a large blue book from the shelf and turned to his younger brother

"This is the one Richard, your question should be answered on the first few chapters"

Richard grabbed the book, his face didn't show any emotion as he muttered a plain "Thanks" he then turned for the door

"If you ever need any help looking for a reference I'm always happy to help"

Richard stopped, glancing at his older brother "There is no need, It's not my intention to ask help from you again" he answered coldly, Anders sighed at his brother attitude

"Okay, I was just reminding you… I'm always here to help"

Richard chuckled however his features remained expressionless, but before he could say anything he was interrupted by a third voice coming from the hallway

"Hey Anders, I've been reading to the book about deceases that you gave me but-" Hans voice died when he entered the room and noticed Richard inside the library, Anders greeted Hans but Richard barely spared him a look

Richard sighed "Whatever, I don't need your help" he glared at his two brothers and left the room, aggressively brushing past Hans.

The two remaining Westergaards shared a look and then looked at the door "What's his problem?" Anders asked to himself

Hans wore a sad face as he stared back at where his brother had left "Richard says that asking help is something that only people like me should do"

"People like you?"

"Useless" muttered Hans, his gaze resting on the book he held in his hands

Anders frowned "I'm sure he doesn't mean it"

Hans faked a perfectly rehearsed smile and turned to Anders "No, I'm pretty sure he does mean it… but I don't mind-" Anders saddened "-Anyway, I came here because I've been reading the book you gave me, but Emmerich said that this was not the one I needed"

The older brother chuckled "Oh yeah, Emmerich told me the same this morning, he said that I gave you the wrong book, and he made me look for the right one…. here" he explained while looking for the book

"E-Emmerich told you?" Anders handed the book to Hans and took the wrong book, placing it back on the shelf

"Of course, do you really think that he doesn't care about what you are doing with that horse?" Hans didn't answer, it was obvious that he had a hard time believing that Emmerich would actually care about anything regarding Hans or his horse, Sitron.

After a moment of silence, Hans looked back at Anders "T-thanks for the book, I'll be going now"

"Don't mention it, I'm always here to help" Hans thanked again and Anders nodded with a smile and watched as his youngest brother walked to the door

"Oh, and Hans…-" the youngest brother turned his attention to him "-You are not useless" he scolded.