NINE: They're doing interviews again today.

NINE: Knowing the way my body works, I'll probably doze off in a corner before the thing even starts. But even if that wasn't the case, I'm not really interested. I mean, it's not like I'll ever get a chance.

NINE: Instead, I’ve decided to go to the library again.

NINE: That's one of the perks of being moved from establishment to establishment so often - at least you never run out of books to read.

NINE: I've been checking out lots of nonfiction stuff lately. History, psychology, engineering, sports - you name it.

NINE: There isn't really a system to it, I just take what I can get my hands on. Riz the librarian has even let me stay overnight a few times, even though that's against the rules.

NINE: I don't know why I'm so obsessed with knowledge.

NINE: I don't have any school projects related to what I'm reading. I'm not doing any specific research, and I don't really have a goal.

NINE: I just can't stop learning. It's like a hunger that never goes away. I have to keep plunging into one field of science after another, consuming hundreds upon thousands of facts, theories, experiments and data. No matter what.

NINE: When I tried to learn about the different ways people express their affection, I was confused about a lot of that stuff. It can be hard for me to notice when people act nicely towards me, and I also have difficulty showing kindness.

NINE: But I know people recognize it when you listen to them. And I like listening to people. So I became really good at listening, and just learning stuff from others in general.

NINE: Maybe that’s why I like books so much. By reading a book, you can show your appreciation to its author - a person who you would have probably never met in any other circumstances. It’s a silent, secret, sacred connection.

NINE: I know I don’t have much time left. I will never become a scientist, or an artist, or be able to leave any kind of significant impact on the world.

NINE: But I would at least love to experience as much of this world as possible, even if indirectly. To understand the people that-

CURIE: nine! here you are! thought i'd find you here

CURIE: whatcha doin

NINE: Um.

NINE: ...I suppose you could call it a personal project.

CURIE: ah nerd stuff

CURIE: gotcha

CURIE: listen you HAVE GOT to come and see this

CURIE: apparently a real NFL player is here for an interview!!!1!

NINE: ...What? That's nonsense, Curie. Why would a top-tier football player come for an interview?

CURIE: i dunno sev told me

CURIE: and you know. it's sev

CURIE: they won't lie just like that

NINE: I think they may be messing with you.

CURIE: no they're not

CURIE: besides i saw her too

CURIE: im telling you, it’s the tornado lady!!! you can check for yourself

NINE: ...Okay. Give me a minute.