Book Eight: Chapter 39

“Relaxing,” he said.

“That explains the stupid look on your face.” Sofia set down some more books. “I’ve got a few more to grab and we can get started.”

“Are any of them in English?” he asked.

“Old English.” Sofia organized some of the books into a pile. “There. You can look through those once we’re ready.”

“Great.” He looked at the pile. “Can we get snacks in here?”

“Check the corners of the room,” said Sofia. She pushed a ladder out of the way to grab a book on the top shelf behind it. “Consumables will appear there.”

Mike stood from his seat and was happy to see that a plate of food was already waiting for him. Small tea sandwiches were stacked neatly on a platter next to a two liter bottle of Coke and a pair of glasses. “Book snacks,” he muttered cheerily as he brought it all over to the table. Sofia had two more books to add, then sat down across from him.

“Hopefully there’s something here,” he said as he pulled a book from the Old Engl