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[gotyourwallet]

 

[The Library had always been something of a safe haven to Vie. It was somewhere quiet she could go to think, but with enough material to distract herself with should her thoughts get out of control. Book in hand, Vie walked along one of the isles, eyes on the shelf beside her searching for nothing in particular before finally moving to settle amongst her usual pile of pillows.]

 

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[ntjstapwn]

*Marco had been spending even more time in the library now that Zeke was fixing up Sergei's. If it took too long, he'd probably try to find another bar to work out of, but for now the library was fine.
He passes by Vie at first, then turns and heads back over to her.*

Hey. Are you doing any better?

*His voice is quiet and soft, somewhat worried.*

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[She heard him pass, then stop and return, but doesn't look up until Marco speaks. Eye contact generally leads to conversation, and right now she wasn't sure she wanted that. The sight of Marco was a relief.]

Yes. I'm... adjusting, I guess. How are you?

[ntjstapwn]

*He gives her a small, sad smile*

As well as can be expected, I guess.

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[She watches him carefully and closes her book. A moment later Vie is on her feet and moving to stand near him.]

You don't have to take this all on yourself, you know.

[Vie had planned to bitch at him when she saw him, but Marco looks so down that she'll hold off on that for a little.]

[ntjstapwn]

*Yes I do*

I'm not. Don't worry about me.

Ah...oh. I have something of yours. *He pulls a piece of paper, carefully folded, out of a pocket and holds it out*

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[Oh but she does worry. Vie makes to argue but stops at the mention of Marco having something of hers.]

What is--

[Better to just take it and see for herself. She takes the paper, unfolds it and stares at the page. There are tears in her eyes before she is aware. Vie waits a moment before speaking.]

Where did you get this?

[ntjstapwn]

...it was with Godric's notes. I thought you might want it as a...ah, memento or something.

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

I had no idea he was even...

[Please hold while she reads over the page.]

Some words are off, but he's got the basic story down. And translating it to-- Do you know this language?

[She motions to the Gaulish text on the page. Her hands are shaking a little and while Vie isn't crying anymore, she's obviously very emotional at the moment.]

[ntjstapwn]

*He shakes his head*

I just know the english, I'm not really sure what the other two are...but the one sounds like the language you use sometimes.

[ttlyisabard.livejournal.com]

We have more readers than we used to ...

[Kate commented when she saw someone she hadn't met in the library. The red-head had been pacing about the isles with a book of Shakespear's poetry when she stumbled upon the seemingly new person.]

OH ... sorry ... hi there. Name's Kate.

[She had long stopped introducing herself as Katherine.]

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[Vie looked up at the sound of movement and smiled at the sight of Kate. It wasn't someone she knew, but the other girl seemed nice enough.]

Ah. Hello. I'm Vie.

[She marked the page of her book with her thumb and turned her full attention to Kate.]

I can't recall seeing you around either. Do you come here often?

[ttlyisabard.livejournal.com]

I did before ... well ... something happened to the boat and the library wasn't safe for a bit ... Everything's fine now.

I like this place ... reminds me of home.

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[Vie nods.]

When I first arrived here there was... trouble on the decks. A small girl that killed. I wasn't aware the ship even had a library at that time.

In fact, I'd never actually seen inside one before here.

[ttlyisabard.livejournal.com]

What? Really ... no books where you're from?

[Must be ruled by tyrants who don't want their people to know any better ... Kate's imagination took off running.]

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[Vie shook her head.]

Oh no, we have books. It's just that Libraries are scarce and... my kind aren't allowed anywhere near the ones that do exist.

[She won't argue that her world leaders are tyrants though.]

[ttlyisabard.livejournal.com]

Your kind?

[Now she was currious. She took a seat across from Vie, kneeling near her pillows.]

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[She smiled when Kate sat down. New friends were always a good thing.]

I come from a place called Naos, more specifically, the Kirovian Empire. My people are Valei. Similar to a human, at a glance, but we're... thinner, and move quite differently.

[Humans are so bulky in comparison.]

[missmimmi]

[Mimmi was also wandering the isles of books. But she actually wasn't looking for any books. It was merely a distraction. You could get lost in this library, and Mimmi found it was good for taking her mind off things. She really needed a distraction; it was hard to sleep lately.

But then she spots Vie! That's someone she hasn't seen in a while]

Hallo, Vie.

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[Vie looked up from her book, habitually marking her page and flashed Mimmi a warm smile.]

Mimmi! It's been far too long since we last met. How are you?

[missmimmi]

I am fine, danke! Yourself?

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[She shrugged her shoulders at the question. Her smile faded a little, but remained on her face.]

It's been a little rough, I will admit. But things are getting better.

[missmimmi]

Ah, well, rough patches are a bit unavoidable here. But I am very glad it is improving.

[Instead of dwelling on the subject, Mimmi changes it!]

Are you looking for a certain book?

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[Vie sat forward and crossed her legs.]

I was, actually. Sanya mentioned a story about some midgets who carry some jewelery across their world to destroy it.

[With a smile, Vie motioned to the book she'd been reading a moment earlier.]

My search was interrupted with the discovery of another book.

[missmimmi]

Ah, I do not think I have read that before.

[Mimmi peers over to the one Vie is currently holding]

Is that any good?

[gotyourwallet.livejournal.com]

[She shrugs.]

It's decent, I guess. The vampires in the stories never quite match up to the ones I've met.