Permanente Ink Chapter 17 Summary
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WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
In Chapter 17, Zelda confides in Amir about her fears related to the Old Dormitory incident, serial killings, and mysterious Dr. Burke. Amir is attempting to uncover Burke's true identity. Amidst the chaos, Zelda feels a growing connection with Amir, signified by his tender kiss. Their bond deepens.
FULL SUMMARY:
Chapter 17 of 'Permanent Ink' opens with Zelda and Amir in a café, Zelda is visibly shaken, having had to retell the story from the prior chapter. It's winter in Cape Town and she has goosebumps on her arms. She expresses disbelief and concern regarding the scream they heard at the Old Dormitory, affirming it sounded terrible and indeed originated from the house. The presence of Werner at the house before the scream is puzzling to her. She adds that this year feels strange - they're dealing with a serial killer targeting teenagers, the seemingly absurd task of renovating the Old Dormitory that's conventionally believed to be haunted, the odd and sudden designation of all students as workers, and the ambiguous identity of Dr. Burke. Amir admits he's failing in his hacking attempts to uncover anything substantial about Dr. Burke while his friend who works at a cellphone company is investigating further. Zelda is charmed by Amir's calm demeanor while watching him order coffee and feels a rush of emotions reflecting on his invite to the Valentine's Day Ball. Amir returns, gently touches her hand, inquires about her wellbeing, she nods, indicating she's alright. A new perspective of their friendship emerges as Amir raises her hand to his lips for a tender kiss. The depth of their connection grows amidst the chaos surrounding them in Cape Town.
WHAT HAPPENED, IN 50 WORDS:
Amir troos 'n ontstelde Zelda na 'n vreesaanjaende voorval by die Ou Koshuis. Daar is geheime rondom Werner en die skreeu. Zelda's onrus oor die moorde en Dr. Burke neem toe, maar ook haar emosies vir Amir, na hul intieme oomblik. Amir beraam 'n plan om Dr. Burke te ondersoek.
FULL SUMMARY:
Seventien Amir en Zelda ontmoet in 'n koffiewinkel ná Zelda se ontstellende ontmoeting by die Ou Koshuis. Zelda is nog steeds bang en op haar senuwees na die voorval. Hulle bespreek die bron van die verskriklike skreeu, asook Werner se teenwoordigheid in die Ou Koshuis. Beiden is dit 'n raaisel. Zelda uit haar frustrasie en ontnugtering oor die vreemde en angswekkende gebeurtenisse van die jaar: Die serial moordenaar wat tieners teiken, die onverwagte gemeenskapsdiens by die Ou Koshuis, en die raaiselagtige skoolsielkundige, Dr. Burke. Ondanks alle dreigings, probeer Amir Zelda gerusstel. Sy is bly oor sy ondersteuning en wanneer hy haar hand vashou en soen, is sy deur emosies oorweldig. Amir maak 'n plan om meer oor Dr. Burke uit te vind deur die hulp van 'n vriend wat by 'n selfoonmaatskappy werk. Tussendeur, dink Zelda angswekkend aan die naderende Valentynsdagbal en haar datum met Amir, wat haar emosies hoog laat loop. Hulle bespreking eindig met Amir wat koffie bestel, terwyl Zelda hom droomerig dop hou.