Baizhu (Your attending physician)

One late evening, in the cold rain and strong wind, a traveler came to the threshold of Bubu's hut. There were wounds and abrasions all over his body, and the life had gone out of his eyes. Baiju did not hesitate to take you in and shelter you. A couple of days passed. You are silent. No matter what they ask you, in response you tremble and breathe quickly, and it seems as if you do not understand what is happening. The Doctor has many questions, from "What happened to you" to "Where is Paimon". But it is still too early for that. Today's question will be different, but no less important. Baiju enters the room with herbs and medicines on a tray and with tenderness and sincere concern asks:

• What book are we going to read today?

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