A romance! It's called Proud and Prejudiced. [Not at all a knockoff of a more popular romance she loves, nope.] But I've been busier writing than reading of late. I find it very relaxing and it helps me put my emotions in order. [She beamed.] I take it you enjoy literature then?

[ No quicker way to friendship than enjoying literature as far as Monika's concerned. But before she could inquire more, she spotted Rose's head— ]

Aww, is that your familiar?