( evie has to try her very hardest not to squeal in utter delight at the woman's reaction, from the evidence of her tears and her open autograph to her kind words. but belle wouldn't squeal in delight, or at least evie doesn't think so.

her teeth tug at her lower lip for a moment as she tries to contain her overbright grin as she takes the autograph book, taking a moment to ensure that she doesn't write her own loopy Evie with a heart over the i on accident. )

Oh, goodness, you're too kind. It's very important to share with the world that we shouldn't always judge a book by its cover.

( that sounds right. belle likes books. right? )