[ There has been a great deal to go through, and more still yet. Yuri hadn't realized how extensive Byleth's collection was, or rather had become acclimated to it, so he hadn't thought about just how much there was. Of course, none of them could anticipate a nap exceeding a century's time.

It's a marvel they're all essentially unchanged, but their house has been less fortunate. At least Fluffy's large family are effective hunters just as Byleth had trained their ancestor to be, leaving their house free of any signs of pests. ]

I like to think I pay attention.

[ Byleth's a friend and comrade, after all. One of the many to-be-named cats sidles up to him, bumping firmly against his side. Yuri takes the prompt for what it is, running a gentle hand over soft grey fur. ]

The bookstore's as good a place to start as any. And who knows, your published books might be collectors' items by now.