Library [01/02]

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

If it looked like Thursday's office was being packed up, it was because Thursday was doing just that. The coffee-maker was working hard. The librarian was in and out between the office, the main library and Special Collections, making notes for the next librarian. There was a lot more to it than explaining the filing system.

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Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

Sam got Thursday's message, and headed for the library, frowning softly when he saw her. "Good afternoon, ma'am," he said. "Are you getting everything ready to leave us?"

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"Hello Sam," she replied with a smile. "Making sure everything's in order. I'm sure they won't leave you without a librarian for too long."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

"I hope not. The aides could maybe run the library on our own, but it wouldn't be pretty," he said. "Do you need help with anything?"

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"I think I have everything under control for the moment. How were your holidays?"

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

"They were good," Sam said, breaking into a smile. "It was Grace's first Christmas, so there was a lot of trying to keep her from eating wrapping paper."

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"The normal paper isn't toxic. It's the metallic foil paper you have to worry about. I'm glad it went well." She put her pen down. "In good New Year news, the man from our little adventure into the BookWorld is now being held in custody until he can go on trial."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

"He is?" Sam asked, perking up. "That's great. Do you think the trial will go well?"

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"There's enough evidence to put him away for a very long time and I doubt even his well-paid legal team can refute some of the facts. That's why it's safe to go back to England now."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

"That's awesome. I mean, not awesome that you're leaving, obviously," Sam said. "But I'm really glad it's going to be safe for you now."

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

She nodded. "I'll miss this place," she mused. "Maybe not the part where that book tried to eat my hand, but the rest of it certainly."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

"Even the Special Collections?" Sam asked.

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"Parts of it," she nodded. "The parts that didn't involve flamethrowers, croquet mallets and bees. I'm sure I'll keep myself busy enough that I won't pine for the bees."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

"Admit it, you're going to miss how crazy this place is, just a little," Sam said.

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"Maybe a little. Not really the invasions or some of the bad weather, but some things definitely. It's not everywhere you find yourself with a group of people willing to run off, save the day and stop you from bleeding to death."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

Sam smiled bashfully. "Well, if you ever need a group like that again, you know where to find us."

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"I certainly do. Try not to get into too much trouble, Sam, and if you need a college recommendation, I'll be happy to help."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

Sam perked up at Thursday's offer. "Thank you, ma'am. I may just take you up on that in the future."

Re: Lunch

[no-toast-thanks.livejournal.com]

"Let's not get started about whose future and past it's going to be. I'll get a headache if we do. I'd best get back to writing these notes for the next librarian. I'm glad you stopped by. Take care of yourself."

Re: Lunch

[likethegun]

"You too," Sam said, giving Thursday a little wave before leaving.