6 Jun 2024, 20:43
Dorks Read Comics. End of Story.
The fifteen-year-old boy entered the library, the smell of books hitting his nostrils. He wanted to just dive into them, but some of these books actually had WORDS, and he didn't feel the need to become a brainiac. Noah looked up and down the aisle, beginning to feel just a tad bored with seeing hardcover books adjourned down each aisle.
How dull. He kept walking through aisles, until he found a section for comic books. His twin was right after all. In this library, there was a section for those who didn't want to learn. Well, he had to thank his twin for that.
Noah scavenged through the books, and came across a "superman" comic book, knowing he had read it before, but still wanted to read it regardless.
The art on the cover was pretty, he felt they no longer drew them the same way. The costumes seem to also change over time and personally, he felt like the outfits were perfect the way they were originally, but he understood the changes. He was also feeling like he was going through some form of growth, like he was no longer the 'pusharound' he was a few years back, that he began to toughen up via the heckling from his brothers and perhaps the fact that he lived in a house full of boys for.. fifteen years.
He took a seat on the ground, smiling every time Clark Kent would turn into Superman.@Castor Mornstern
"I wish nothing but the best for you." - Adele
6 Jun 2024, 22:27
Dorks Read Comics. End of Story.
As the young boy took his first steps into the library, all he could see was rows and rows of books, the soft aura of the area. The pleasant scent that drifted into his nostrils, it made him feel at ease. His anxiousness was quickly washed away as he took small, unsure steps further into the library. His eyes shining with glee as he tried to take in all the books that were resting on shelves. Walking down a row, his fingers gently brushed over the backside of the books. Some older with flaking covers, some new with polished, shining titles on the spine.
Moving further down through the rows, usual books that he would be reading slowly filtered out. Until he stopped in front of a shelf of books that weren't from Hogwarts. He had to lean in and squint his eyes to see the words on the little hanging sign, but when he finally made it out it said 'Muggle Books'. His bright eyes scanned over the books. Standing on his tippy toes to grab it, his fingers wrapped around the small, flimsy book. Well, it didn't seem like a book actually. The title of it read in big bold letters, Captain America.
Castor held the small comic book in his hands, his small feet quickly shuffled to a somewhat secluded area and he sat down, pressing his back against the wall and his fingers found the edge of the page. Pulling it open gently, his eyes gliding over every little thing that was happening. The colored pictures, the words, everything he was seeing was searing deep into his brain.
He took a moment to really look at the art inside. The Red, White and Blue shield being held by the strong man who was wearing what looked like a blue super suit, with a bright white star in the middle and white stripes on his belt. The man, Captain America as said by the title looked really cool! But to be fair, all superheroes are cool. But Castor took a particular liking to him, today was the beginning of a rabbit hole.
A rabbit hole to the Marvel Comics, would soon begin to suck him in, deeper and deeper.
@Noah Jupe
Moving further down through the rows, usual books that he would be reading slowly filtered out. Until he stopped in front of a shelf of books that weren't from Hogwarts. He had to lean in and squint his eyes to see the words on the little hanging sign, but when he finally made it out it said 'Muggle Books'. His bright eyes scanned over the books. Standing on his tippy toes to grab it, his fingers wrapped around the small, flimsy book. Well, it didn't seem like a book actually. The title of it read in big bold letters, Captain America.
Castor held the small comic book in his hands, his small feet quickly shuffled to a somewhat secluded area and he sat down, pressing his back against the wall and his fingers found the edge of the page. Pulling it open gently, his eyes gliding over every little thing that was happening. The colored pictures, the words, everything he was seeing was searing deep into his brain.
He took a moment to really look at the art inside. The Red, White and Blue shield being held by the strong man who was wearing what looked like a blue super suit, with a bright white star in the middle and white stripes on his belt. The man, Captain America as said by the title looked really cool! But to be fair, all superheroes are cool. But Castor took a particular liking to him, today was the beginning of a rabbit hole.
A rabbit hole to the Marvel Comics, would soon begin to suck him in, deeper and deeper.
@Noah Jupe
7 Jun 2024, 14:21
Dorks Read Comics. End of Story.
The boy looked up from his thin book, yellowed with age, to see another boy, younger than him reading a superhero comic book. This dude on the cover seemed to be the color of the states what with its red white and blue and the white star in the middle of his chest and shield.
The words emblazoned across the cover, “Captain America”. His eyes lifted from the book and he stared at the youth. “Hey.” He started, beginning to wonder who he was. Barely anyone that he came across read comics, his brothers mocking him for doing something so dorky, so geeky, so… nerdy.
Noah put down his book and walked behind the kid, peering over his shoulder to read the content inside, perhaps at least glance at the pictures as quickly as he could if he had to.
“Who is this man? Can this man melt steel? Does he have stretchy arms? Did he wear a cape and stop because he heard stories from Edna? Can he fly? Is he even useful in the slightest bit?”
He wondered about all the powers this America had, wondering if this is someone he would want to idolize since as of that present moment he idolized Superman.@Castor Mornstern
"I wish nothing but the best for you." - Adele
7 Jun 2024, 15:28
Dorks Read Comics. End of Story.
Castor glanced up from his comic book to see a boy hovering over his shoulder, his eyes widened a bit. His hands gripped the comic book tightly to ensure the boy wouldn't try to pull it away from him. His eyes stared at boys face as he spoke, the blonde boy tried to register the words that were flying at him, looking back down towards his comic as he carefully mulled over the questions.
"This is Captain America, and.. no.. no I don't think he can melt steel, and i don't think he has stretchy arms either, uhhh... no cape! No, he can't fly but that would be pretty cool, right?" He took a moment to think about the last question, how was this man useful? He was a superhero, obviously. But how was he useful to the other superheroes? "I think superheroes are useful no matter what they do. All superheroes have the same mission; Help people. I think he does it pretty well."
The young boy closed the comic and turned so he was now facing Noah. Running his fingers over the name on the front before holding it out to him. "You can read it if you want." The blonde boy said, his blue eyes sparkling with friendliness as he began to introduce himself. "It's nice to meet you. I'm Castor, Castor Mornstern." His lips curled up into a smile, his bright white teeth being exposed as he practically pushed the comic book into the older boy's hand.
@Noah Jupe
8 Jun 2024, 14:45
Dorks Read Comics. End of Story.
He listened. Captain America didn't seem all that amazing, he seemed to be like one of those Batmans. Well, one of the batmans but without the pointy mask and deep black outfit. "I get it, he's a boring dude. He's just like one of the muggles... drab."
Honestly, it wasn't even the sharpest thing he could've said but it was something that was a toned down version of possible things to say. "I'm Noah. How'd you get your name? Did your dad fall in love with a cast iron pan and decide to name you 'castor'?"
He giggled at the thought, it would be like something he heard from a muggleborn child the other day at his table- a kid being hit in the head with feather and being named feather, but the kid named brick--, it was a horrible joke but his comment he made to Castor reminded him of it.
He walked around to stare at Castor in the eyes, before going back to open up his superman book again. "You know, you don't give me the feeling that you're a threat. You'll be good for the future of Hogwarts, just make sure you keep those who are cruel to you in line, so you aren't pushed around like I was."@Castor Mornstern
"I wish nothing but the best for you." - Adele