Library, Saturday [09/08]

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

Mac made her way down to unlock the library, coffee in one hand, and laptop tucked under the other arm.

First day as a library aide, and she was just hoping today wasn't one of those days the books would decide to fly at people.

Comments

Re: Morning

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"We have no electricity in my world, so even if they were portable, it would be difficult to use. But this," he held up his book, "I can take anywhere."

Re: Morning

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

"You have no electricity?" Mac stared a little. Obviously she knew some people around came from places like that, but it didn't stop her from being a little horrified at the idea of a place where you couldn't use computers.

Re: Morning

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"No, no electricity, or computers, or cars or televisions or telephones or skyscrapers," he said with a small smile. "We do have magic, and horses, though."

Re: Morning

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

"Magic and horses make up for all that, huh?"

Re: Morning

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"When you have never known them? Perhaps. Everything here is so convenient, it will be hard to go back to," he searched for a simple example, "to telling time with water or candles."

Re: Morning

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

"I know that's how I feel whenever we have a powercut," Mac said with a slight nod. "You said you're going back soon?"

Re: Morning

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Tonight, yes, and I should go," he said reluctantly. "There are things I need to do before then."

Re: Morning

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

Mac nodded. "Well, have a good trip," she said. "And enjoy the rest of the book, it's a good one."

Re: Morning

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Thank you. Enjoy your first day in the library," he called as he headed out, waving over his shoulder.

Re: Morning

[imac-kenzie.livejournal.com]

Mac waved briefly and went back to rearranging books on the shelves.