Harold choosing not to pry doesn't go unnoticed, and Accelerator appreciates it. That Level 0 is complicated, way too complicated, and talking about the book, even if the whole gift thing is awkward, is a lot easier.

"Six books to start with, huh? That's not so bad," he mutters thoughtfully. Dune is hefty, but he's a fast reader. Incredibly fast. "It's not like there's anything to do in between those fucking missions, and I guess reading would be more productive than sleeping. How many books did his kid write?"

He may as well read the entire series if it isn't total garbage.