Library: Friday [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal stumbled into the library, half-asleep and clutching a leather satchel, which was stuffed full of papers. What he should have been carrying, considering how bleary-eyed he was, was a large cup of coffee.

Unfortunately all he had were the papers, and possibly a pen or two.

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Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He smiled. "I know. My tea from this morning did not agree with me," he explained, and kept nibbling on the apple.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

"If I leave your sandwich here, do you promise to eat some if your stomach feels better?"

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He looked at her for a long moment, then set his apple down and shifted forward, setting one foot on the rung of Molly's chair. Resting his palm against her cheek, he kissed her temple. "I promise," he said quietly, lips against her skin.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly smiled even though he couldn't see it and hung an arm around his neck. "I worry that you'll stick your nose in your papers and forget to eat," she said. "So, thank you."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Florian was concerned that there was no one here to care what happened to me." He sat back, careful not to dislodge Molly's arm, and picked up his apple again, head bent, glancing up at her. "I explained that it was not the case."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly smiled. "I wish I could meet him," she said.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"As do I. As, I think, does he." Florian had seemed almost wistful when Karal had been telling him of Fandom. "Maybe someday you could come with me - to Karse, if not to Valdemar."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly beamed at him. "I would love that. Do you really think I could?"

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He hesitated, feeling bad that he'd gotten her hopes up. "I'm not sure, Molly, but if it is ever possible, then I will take you there. I would love for you to see the Temple at Sunhame."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

"I'd love to see it, if I am ever able to go."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"It's incredible." His gaze became distant; he wasn't seeing the library any more, and his voice was soft and filled with wonder. "From outside you will see smooth blocks of gleaming stone, towering high, the statue of Vkandis Sunlord standing watch over all. But walk through the doors, and inside it is warm wood, carved and smooth, stretching to the vaulted ceilings, fire coloured glass on the windows, and the Presence Flame burning on the altar. There is nowhere more beautiful in the whole world."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

It sounds beautiful," Molly agreed.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I miss it," he said quietly, without thinking. It just slipped out.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

"Don't you ever get to go back to visit?" she asked.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"No, but it's all right," he assured her. "I will return there someday."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly put her hand on his cheek. "You give up so much," she said.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"It is my duty," he replied, and covered her hand with his own.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly leaned forward and gave him a quick kiss. "You are good at doing your duty," she told him.

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He wished it were true. The situation in Valdemar showed he was not doing it well, but it still made him smile. "You should finish your lunch, and I will finish my apple."

Re: Lunch [21.09]

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly sat back and picked up her sandwich again. "Yes, Karal," she said and took a bite.