[Theo seems like he'd never considered that idea, but it's a bit too romantic of a notion for him. Considering he has a strong preference for adventure novels and exciting pulp stories, though, William probably isn't far off the mark.]

I dunno. I just like reading. Most books are better than real life any day.

[Says a kid who was studying magic. It's not as exciting as books would make it out to be all the time, though. So much studying, rote memorization, research. Fiction is a nice break.

He settles himself against the wall behind him.]

You say that like SF's traffic isn't something to be contended with. Ever been?