fandomhigh | Library [10/01]

Checked in books had to be reshelved, which was what Karal was doing.

Altra was now lying on the desk with his paws in the air.

Still bearing the bruise on his jaw from yesterday, the librarian found his way out of his office. ~~Where he was hiding.~~

Perhaps today would not end with him being attacked or threatened.

He paused, looking at the cat and then the teenager at the desk and tilted his head questioningly. "Bridge?"

Altra snorted and rolled over onto his side, but didn't look as if he'd woken up.

"No, I'm Karal," he said politely. "Austreben, from Karse. Bridge wasn't able to be here today, so he asked me to open the library for him." This had to be the new librarian. "I hope that's all right."

Edited 2008-01-10 22:31 (UTC)

Interesting cat.

"Perfectly so," He said easily, smiling faintly at Karal. "Merely ascertaining who all my aides are. Will he be back for his shift next week?

Karal smiled back, relieved. "I'm sure he will, sir. He takes his responsibilities very seriously. If he can't, I don't mind taking it again, and I'll still be here for my day tomorrow."

Altra opened one eye bright blue and fixed it on the librarian. "This is Altra," Karal said, seeing he was finally awake. "He comes with me sometimes."

[ooc: is it okay if Altra talks in The Operative's head?]

"Good to know. I will have to meet him next week then. Since he should be the only aide I do not yet recognize, it won't be difficult," The librarian said dryly.

"A pleasure," He said, nodding at the cat.

[[OOC: No problem at all!]]

Karal chuckled, relaxing a little bit more. "This is very true."

Anything else he was going to say was interrupted by Altra rolling to his feet, stretching and yawning to show very sharp teeth, and addressing the new librarian. :The same,: he said. :And even if I'm not with Karal, I'm no more than a few seconds away. Should he have need of me.:

The librarian kept the same small smile on his face, no more reacting to the voice in his head than what seemed to be a small threat.

He might be getting used to them.

"I will keep that in mind, Altra." He turned back toward Karal. "Would you care for some tea? I have made a fresh pot, but it seems so few students here enjoy it."

Something was terribly wrong with the past for this reason.

Karal gave Altra a repressive look, which had absolutely no effect, and nodded gratefully. "I would love a cup of tea, please. And feel free to ignore Altra," he added, which made the Firecat snort again and start pointedly grooming a paw. "He's being particuarly cat-like today. He's not usually so rude."

"I am finding myself more and more used to such things recently," He remarked, nodding and going into the office for a moment to fetch the tea and coffee cups.

This weekend he would venture into town.

And hopefully not find himself punched or threatened, but he somehow doubted that.

"May I ask how you came into the company of such a creature," He asked, pouring tea for himself and Karal. And pausing slightly as if to ask if Altra needed any.

The cat did talk, it did not seem so far fetched.

Altra's ears went forward. :Tea would be appreciated,: he said in clear tones of approval.

You are such a cat at times. Karal picked up his tea with a smile of thanks. "I'm a priest, of Vkandis Sunlord," he explained, gesturing at his robes. "Altra is an avatar of Vkandis, who He sent to be my companion and guide while I was still a novice."

He poured a cup, placing it on the desk by Altra.

"Ah, I see." Sipping from his cup, he closed his eyes slightly. "A man of the cloth."

Someone who still believed.

"Should I continue to expect things such as avatars of gods while here?"

The term 'man of the cloth' was unknown to Karal, but he understood it from context. "I'm not certain. Altra and I will be staying here, but I'm the only priest on the island, and I believe Altra is the only avatar."

Said avatar was currently sticking his nose in his tea, and getting it all over his whiskers while he lapped at it.

Which ruined his holy status entirely.

The librarian smiled at that, though, shaking his head. "We have priests where I am from, but none with a companion such as yours."

:Of course they don't,: came Altra's quick reply. :Firecats are unique.:

"I could almost envy them," Karal added, clearly teasing, and he reached out to stroke Altra's back.

"I should hope so," He said, sipping the tea. "To think they exist and no one would know of them."

Karal nodded, taking another sip of his tea. "Are you enjoying being the librarian?" he asked curiously.

[ooc: Sorry for disappearing - work ate me]

"It has more than a few good points." And bad. Mostly the punching.

[No worries! Fled for sleep and... work. Evil work.]

"It's a good library, and if you need help with anything, I'm happy to give it," he said earnestly, then paused as a thought occurred to him. "Umm, do you know about Special Collections?"

[EVIL work. Evillll - but weekend now, yay!]

"I was left a note by the previous librarian," He said, looking vaguely in the direction of the Special Collections. "But I will keep your offer in mind."

"Please do. I like the library a great deal, though I'm not overly fond of Special Collections," he admitted.

He tilted his head, just slightly questioning. "Bad experiences?"

"It's a strange place. It feels as if it's alive, and malevolent. And I," he went pink and sipped his tea, not looking up, "I went in without permission, which made Miss Next very unhappy with me. Only once," he added quickly, "And I won't do it again!"

Alive and malevolent?

Interesting.

"I did not think you would from the description you gave," He said, calm and understanding. "Such mistakes are not made twice, I think."

"I gave Miss Next my word," he said, nodding. "Always ask permission first."

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