Library; Wednesday [ 01/09 ]

[ecirpnellehada.livejournal.com]

There was an almost ceremonial feeling in the air as Adah limped into the library; it hadn't been a while since she'd been there, no, of course not, but it had felt like it had been a while since she'd opened it. Not that she ever did an exceptional amount of work while she was there, but she limped in, found the desk, carefully pulling out her chair. She had a seat, centered it carefully, and then settled her bag on one corner. She then meticulously angled the books so that they were balanced with everything else on the desk. She brushed a hand over the surface, leaned in close, and blew a stream of air over imaginary dust. And then she was prepared to start the day, after a theatrical, though extremely quiet, mouse-like cough at the imaginary disturbance of her lungs.

Comments

Re: Third Period -- 01/09

[nottheoperative.livejournal.com]

"I told you," He said calmly, kindly even. "I am here as a librarian. Nothing sinister in my motives. Simply a job."

Re: Third Period -- 01/09

[bigdamnprincipal]

Zoe wished like hell she could tell whether or not he was lying, but the calmness wasn't giving anything away.

"I hope for your sake that this is just a job," she said. "I have a family here, and people that I care about very much. If I get even a hint that you might be a threat to them, I won't hesitate to take care of the problem."

Re: Third Period -- 01/09

[nottheoperative.livejournal.com]

"I do not doubt that." He continued to look back at her, nothing given away mostly because there was nothing to give away.

Re: Third Period -- 01/09

[bigdamnprincipal]

Feeling as satisfied with that answer as she was going to get, Zoe nodded. "If you need anything concerning the library, I'll be in my office." She sincerely doubted that he would come by, but she felt the offer still had to be made.

Re: Third Period -- 01/09

[nottheoperative.livejournal.com]

He smiled, almost to faint to notice and nodded. "I will remember that, Principal Washburne."

And no, he did not think it was an offer he was going to take her up on either.

Re: Third Period -- 01/09

[bigdamnprincipal]

She nodded slightly, and gave Adah a faint smile, before turning and heading out of the library. There was some very strong alcohol waiting for her in her office.