...continuation of science...
which is a
...continuation of books...
He stepped forward. His approach seemed to go completely unnoticed as she took a book from the shelves, turned it over and began reading. There was little doubt that he had entered her space and was within her peripheral range. She kept her trained on the back of the cover. He watched as she turned the book over in her hands and read the quotes on the front. After what seemed like an eternity, she placed the book back on the shelf and shifted to the next bookshelf. He stared openly at her and saw her shift slightly to push the limits of her vision so he was no longer present. This was a sign. He should turn and walk away. He had found that most people looked up or glanced at someone who approached the same space as them. She on the contrary seemed to make a point of disregarding his presence. Walk away. He told himself. But something about her intrigued him. Just as he felt like giving into his rational self, she picked up a book that he had read. This would be the perfect opening to get her attention and force her to escape the bubble she seemed to have placed around herself. He stepped closer. "Amnesia Moon. It a pretty good book."
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