But they didn't just read, either. Between stories, they talked.
They gossiped about her sisters—Charlotte doing a devastating impression of Astrid's "older sister" voice that made Mika laugh until his sides hurt.
They reminisced about silly moments from their childhood—the time Charlotte had tried to bake a cake for Mika's birthday and had somehow set the kitchen on fire.
Or the time Mika had fallen asleep in the library and Charlotte had drawn a mustache on his face with marker.
"Do you remember when I tried to make you wear matching outfits for the family photo?" Charlotte asked, giggling.
"I remember you throwing a tantrum when I refused."
"I did not throw a tantrum! I expressed my disappointment in a very mature and dignified manner."
"You lay on the floor and screamed."
"...It was a very dignified scream."
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They then explored the library together—or rather, Charlotte explored while Mika directed from his chair.
