Three hours later, they were still at the library (Nivenna apparently likes to read). About two hours ago, Aivenna found several books that helped her read the mugic markings on the cover, but it still took her a while to figure it out. She got a sinking feeling when she found out what the book was.
Aivenna was staring at the book, on the front cover the mugic markings reading, Nivenna's journal. Not wanting to look at it any more, she put it back in her bag.
"I guess I should go see how Nivenna is doing." she said to herself. Walking to where she last saw her twin, she keep thinking about what she should do. Her conscience was telling her to give it back and apologize for taking it in the first place, but another part of her was saying just sneak it back before Nivenna finds out.
She found Nivenna sitting at a table reading a book. On the table was several piles of books. There must be at least fifty books there.
"Did you read all of those?" asked Aivenna in a surprised voice.
"Yes. Normally I would have read more, but I didn't find that many books that I agreed with." She answered like she was explaining why she didn't read more. Nivenna was not even looking at Aivenna, she was flipping a page every ten seconds.
"I didn't know you were a speed reader." Aivenna always thought Underworlders didn't like to read or learn anything that did not involve killing their enemies and getting more power. The books weren't about that at all, most looked like history and literature books.
"There is a lot you don't know about me." Nivenna was done reading the book. "I'm ready to leave now." she said.
"Let me check out some books then we can go." Aivenna quickly went back to get three books that helped her translate the mugic markings, then went to the service desk.
"Ready now?" asked Nivenna, who was becoming impatient.
"Yes. Where would you like to go now?" Aivenna put the books in her bag.
"Not sure, but I'm starting to get hungry."
"There is a really good restaurant not far from here." Aivenna suggested.
"As long as they serve meat, I don't care." Aivenna was not sure what that was about.
"Yes they do serve meat."
"Then let's go." Nivenna got up and followed Aivenna to the restaurant.
They managed to get good seats next to a window. They already got drinks and placed their orders. It will take a few minutes before the food will be ready.
"So, why did you become a muge?" asked Aivenna.
"Why did you become a warrior?" Nivenna responded with another question. Aivenna did not say anything, but she did think about it. The main reason was to make Intress and Drabe proud of her. That might be the reason Nivenna became a muge, to make Takinom proud of her.
The waiter came back with their food and placed it in front of them.
"Is there anything else I can do for you?" he asked them.
"No, we are fine." said Aivenna. The waiter left at her response. After a few minutes of silence, Aivenna tried to start a conversation again. "What do you think of Kiru City so far?" she asked.
"It's different than Underworld cities." Nivenna responded. It was the only truthful thing she could have said and not start an argument which would lead to a fight. Aivenna didn't know what to say next. They were almost done eating and she didn't know what they should do next. She looked out the window and saw that it was almost sunset. An idea popped in her head.
"When we are done, I'll show you something you can't see in any Underworld location." said Aivenna. Nivenna gave her a questioning look, but did not say anything.
Looks like Aivenna and Nivenna are starting to get along. Not like they are a happy family, but they're not trying to kill each other.