Library: Late Friday night

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Once it was obvious there were more than enough people to strip leaves and brew tea, Karal slipped away from Town Hall. Sometime during his walk to the library he was joined by Altra.

He didn't speak and neither did Karal, they just walked together, Karal carrying an incredibly old, incredibly fragile, book held tight against his chest.

When he opened Special Collections, the same feeling of watchfulness was there, but he ignored it. Altra by his side, he moved to the shelf where the journal which contained the cure rested and slipped the book from the boat next to it. "There, now you are together again," he whispered, then locked the room behind him.

What he desperately wanted was sleep, and to not think, but there was one more thing that had to be done.

[ooc: library used with permission. Open for one only, thanks.]

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[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"It will." Karal drew in a deep breath, and another, letting them out slowly. "It will," he repeated, glancing up at Fraser. "Will you speak tomorrow?"

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

"I'd be honored," Fraser said quietly. "Thank you for asking me.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

From somewhere, Karal found a smile. "Tomorrow at noon, when the sun is highest in the sky, at Serenity cove, on the hills overlooking the ocean. Will you pass the word?"

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

"Indeed," he said, nodding. "Of course I will. Is there anything else you need?"

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

He rubbed his temple, thinking, then slowly shook his head. "I don't think so, but may I see you in the morning if I find I'm wrong?"

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

"I'll be in my office," he said. "If not there, at Town Hall, helping clean up and resolve loose ends."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Thank you," he said earnestly. "For everything, for letting me do this. If I can help in any way, you'll, well, you'll likely find me here or in the church."

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

"Of course." He gave Karal's shoulder one last squeeze before taking his hand away. "Promise me though, you will attempt a few hours of sleep tonight."

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal glanced at the table, across his notes, then nodded. "I will try, I promise."

[just-add-starch.livejournal.com]

"Good night, Karal," Fraser said, nodding once before turning and heading home.

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Good night," he said softly, then returned to his planning, one hand buried in Altra's fur while the Firecat's soft purr filled the library, driving out the silence.