#whybee

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When the new village idiot is laser focused on befriending you for some reason

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Trying to get away from it all

The game: cute letters from family :)

Me: awww :) . .........what if I made it sad :)

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Trying to get away from it all

The game: cute letters from family :)

Me: awww :) . .........what if I made it sad :)

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Ask a Book (Whybee Interview)

Curling up with a good book takes on a different meaning as we sit down with Your Book, Whybee for short, and ask a few questions!

SL: Hello, Whybee. My name is Sea Lucille, and through the magic of Spellbound Homework, I'm going to be asking a few questions.

YB: Oh, my. How exciting!! Well, as some may say, I am an open book!

SL: How charming! Our first question is all about introductions! Who are you, when were you born, and what can you tell us about growing up?

YB: Oh, yes! Well, my name is Your Book, or Whybee for short!

While birth isn't something I can compare my creation to, I will gladly answer the somewhat similar question: when and where was I made? I'd like to think creation starts with a thought, and that my 'conception' was near the end of 2022, riding off of winter and going into spring. (That makes me a Capricorn!)

This conception, like most, happened on a bed. Uniquely with a laptop involved.

SL: Haha, I dont remember seeing any humor like that between your pages!

YB: A book must branch out, no? At least between conversations.

SL: Fair enough! What about any memories of being written- we can compare that to growing up.

YB: That is the closest thing a book has. I actually don't have memories of being written. But I'm sure it was wonderful! The creative process, making sure everything is perfect, getting excited about publication, ah! It all sounds so amazing! I will never be able to get over the way humans are able to think and act!

SL: It's sweet of you to think that way. What about your greatest achievements? How did they shape you?

YB: My greatest achievement is being able to speak to you! I don't retain memories the same way humans do. Because of that, I can't say I really know what achievements I have or haven't made or how I even feel about them. But being here, right now? Talking to you, a real human?! Haha, it must be the best thing in the world!! I'm a little sad that I'll forget about it. But I can be happy in the moment, too.

SL: I suppose, for you, the present is the only thing you can look forward to. I don't suppose you have any regrets? Nothing that's shaped how you view yourself and others?

YB: I'm sure there must be something I've done or said that was regretful. Something I forgot to add. Maybe I didn't say "I love you" enough. But in all honesty, this is also something I have no recollection of. I'm sorry- maybe that's my regret then? Maybe-

(there was a break in speach)

-maybe I regret not having regrets. Or, more than that, that I can't remember them.

But I can't say I view myself any differently. Overall, I'll stay the same, even after I've been read time and time again. I'll always love the people around me, you're all so alive all the time. It's amazing!

SL: Honestly, that's starting to make me a little sad. Let's move on! What is the greatest extravagance you allow yourself, even if it doesn’t seem extravagant to others?

YB: Any bookmark that's ever placed inside of me, any fingers that skid across my pages, any form of symbol or love of reading me. I would say that that's the closest thing to extravagance for me. To know I'm read, to know that someone, somewhere loves me.

SL: You speak so poetically.

YB: Well, I am a literary work of art.

SL: Very true. What is your most treasured possession? How did you come to acquire it?

YB: A book such as myself? If I were to have a possession of some kind, and treasure it as humans do, I think I would like a child. I mean, how far off is a child to a mother that a reader to a book?

Haha, thinking about such a thing makes me giddy! To watch someone grow up? I feel like that would be a dream. Seeing how they change, who they choose to be, what kind of choices they'd make! If I were a human, I think I would love to take care of a child.

SL: Haha, not the life for me. But it's nice to see you so enthusiastic. My next question is, do you trust easily?

YB: I feel like it's a yes. Especially compared to human beings, I trust others to such an extent, I'm sure that if I were a human I'd be manipulated and killed. Since I'm a book, I can risk being trusting, though.

SL: So, you understand that a good number of humans manipulate and even kill others. Why do you trust them then? Why do you think so highly of people?

YB: What I love most about humans is how complex they are. If I were to judge someone on those same complexities negatively, then it would go against everything I stand for. And either way, if a killer or manipulator were to read me, I wouldn't know the difference. And I would still choose to love them. They're still human.

SL: And I dont suppose I need to ask who you trust the most?

YB: That would be everyone!!

SL: Haha, yes, I assumed. Alright then, how do you define success and where does your definition come from?

YB: Well, so long as you try, I would say it's a little bit successful. So many humans dont even attempt! And after they've tried, even if they fail, they still did something! But I also understand that most see success and being able to complete the task. I guess it's hard to define, then.

Hrm. Right, where it comes from….uh, I dont really know! I just think humans are neat and far too hard on themselves.

SL: But books aren't too hard on themselves?

YB: Only if they're hardbacked, hehe.

SL: Eyy, I see what you did there! Okay, okay, next question! What are your biggest pet peeves?

YB: Hm. Does not being read count? Haha, I feel like I don't really have a pet peeve. I don't think I've been "alive" long enough to form them.

SL: Have you been around long enough to know if you're an introvert or extrovert?

YB: I would say an extrovert! Being around people is what brings me a form of sentience, after all!

SL: I felt the same way! Oh-

(A pause)

This one is a doozy. What does perfect happiness look like to you?

YB: Oh my. I feel like any kind of life would be perfect happiness. I mean, yeah, there are bad things that happen. Terrible things, even. But do they not make the good times even better? Perhaps I am simply too inexperienced. But even a bad life, I would be grateful for.

SL: I see. And what about your greatest fear? As a book, you must feel something rather unique compared to humans.

(There is a long pause.)

YB: To disappear.

Imagine if I had never existed.

Or that my temporary sentience was merely that. Temporary.

One day, people will stop reading me. That is true death. That is disappearing.

SL: I understand. Is this also what keeps you up all night?

YB: Well. I do not sleep. As I do not have a brain nor a nervous system.

Heh heh.

SL: You jest.

YB: I do. But there isn't much else to fear outside of disappearing or being useless. For a book, at least.

SL: I know many humans who would agree with you. My next question is: is the glass half full or half empty?

YB: Oh, a metaphor! Yes, I am very optimistic. The glass is always half full. 

SL: I can see that! You are very cheerful.

YB: Thank you! Although I do have my moments.

SL: You're not alone there. I have one final question for you! What is a common misconception about you that you’d like to set straight for the record?

YB: Oh, the last question. Hm. I don't believe I know of any misconceptions. I'm sorry, haha! I hope that doesnt make your interview anticlimactic.

SL: Not at all! You've given your honest answers! I'm very proud of you, actually!

YB: What a very nice thing to say. I hope those who read over the interview are as well. Is that odd?

SL: For you? Not at all.

Our interview closes out with the closing of a book cover. While Your Book has yet to have an offical release date, they are more than excited to get out there and be picked up by fellow readers such as you!

We hope this interview has given you all some insight on who Whybee is and the things that they stand for.