Feylore

How to Write a Book

Kiya sits by a table in his bedroom, and opens up his computer. He stares blankly at the screen for a few minutes.
Every few years, a book must be submitted. What it contains does not really matter, so long as you can defend it, and keep it as entertaining as possible.
His turn wasn't there yet, but Kiya is always preparing for the worst.
The problem with Barnable and its ritual, is that even if you did your part, there's a chance that someone else doesn't, and it ruins the whole process.
Just as he tries to start anything, a message pops up. It's Heathcliff.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Oiiiii, Kiya.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Wanna play something real quick?
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
I'm bored as shite.
Kiya blinks, and sighs. He always shows up when Kiya is trying to work on something important. But he can't get frustrated, because it's not like he's doing it on purpose.
Fingers hesitate to type in the words. Talking alone is kind of hard.
Kiya Bobtail Cat
I'm working.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
No you're not. Your shift ended hours ago.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
...You alright?
Kiya doesn't know how to answer. A story could open a thousand more questions, but he has to start something at all.
Kiya Bobtail Cat
Need to write a story. Don't know how to.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Ooo, writing a book? Forgot you guys have to do that.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Have you thought of anything?
Kiya Bobtail Cat
...I just said I don't know how to.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Right, right. Okay.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
So, what's something you enjoy in that little life of yours?
Kiya Bobtail Cat
What.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Cooking, ain't it? Why don't you write a recipe book, and throw in a little tale or two?
Kiya Bobtail Cat
What cookbook has fabricated stories about life?
Kiya Bobtail Cat
...Actually, don't answer that. There's a lot.
Kiya Bobtail Cat
That isn't my problem though.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
I'm trying to help, mate. Just give me those deets.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Work on a setting or something! And then...guess you could make a protag.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Or you can just. Write whatever comes to mind. Say, what made you want to be a baker anyhow?
On the other end, Kiya has an idea. Execution is always the most difficult part. But the question of why he chose to be a baker was...a difficult and loaded one.
Sometimes, passion grows from a great loss. And here he was, wanting to live up to a standard.
Kiya Bobtail Cat
I guess....
He starts to form sentences. Short ones at first, mixing in some longer ones. Grief can affect everyone in so many ways.
From the very beginning, Kiya enjoyed helping his mother.
Sometimes, passion grows from a great loss. And here he was, wanting to live up to a standard. Focusing on that, he begins to recount and reopen those wounds.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
...Kiya.
Heathcliff Wild Rabbit
Oi, Kiya. Still up for a game?
Kiya doesn't answer, and closes the popup for a moment. Their games can wait.
He'll apologize later. Heathcliff inspired him after all.