Library [3.09]

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Opening the library on a Wednesday was a new experience. As was Altra's bristled fur and puffed tail.

Since Karal didn't know what was up with the 'cat, and Altra was disinclined to share, he simply sighed and went to make sure all was in order.

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First period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Anyone wanting the library would need to do so without Karal's assistance, as he and Altra had trundled off to class.

Re: First period

[cautiousfellow.livejournal.com]

Luckily for anyone needing assistance there was a slightly disgruntled archeaologist/librarian behind the counter trying to figure out how the computer was supposed to work.

Re: First period

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

Someone who was rather pleased to have remembered the day slipped into the library before looking around in some confusion.

"Karal?"

Re: First period

[cautiousfellow.livejournal.com]

"He's not here until next period," Indy replied from behind the desk.

Re: First period

[new-to-liirness.livejournal.com]

He made his way over.

"Oh. Well... I suppose I could-- well, I don't have to leave this if you'd rather I didn't. But I brought him lunch."

Re: First period

[cautiousfellow.livejournal.com]

"I'll pass it along to him," Indy replied. "Will he know who it's from?"

Second period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Second period saw Karal doing the first thing on his mental list: checking in the books.

Re: Second period

[cautiousfellow.livejournal.com]

"Morning," Indy said in greeting. "You must be Karal. I'm your new librarian, Dr. Indiana Jones."

Re: Second period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Altra looked up, studying Indy, and Karal smiled. "Good morning, Dr Jones. I am Karal, Karal Austreben. Thank you for letting me stay on as an aide."

Re: Second period

[cautiousfellow.livejournal.com]

Indy gave him a warm smile. "Well from what I can tell you kids seem to know how this system works better than I do. I was expecting just a refresher on the Dewey Decimal system. Not how the books might turn against us."

Re: Second period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"This library is an interesting place," he replied in incredible understatement. "Umm, has anyone told you about Special Collections?"

Re: Second period

[cautiousfellow.livejournal.com]

"A little bit," Indy said glancing over at the entrance. "Anemone was telling me about a previous librarian and fictional characters who had come to life."

He smirked a little. "I'm beginning to think the job is going to be a lot more challenging than I originally thought."

Again, an incredible understatement.

"Care to fill me in on your own thought with Special Collections?"

Third period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Third period saw Karal doing the second thing on the mental list: checking out the new books.

Re: Third period

[endsthegame]

His survival class would be after lunch. Ender should've been grateful for the fact he was finally enrolled in something useful, but it just seemed to drive home the fact he was contributing absolutely nothing here.

But he'd wanted to go to the library before, and so it dawned on him to do it. He'd have to look into the time period, and the information available. It didn't look as if there was a lot of authorization required here, either.

He was grateful for that, at least; and somewhat so for the presence of a familiar face, too. "Hey."

Re: Third period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"Ender, hello," Karal greeted him. "Welcome to the library!"

Re: Third period

[endsthegame]

"You're cheerful," Ender commented, his feet bringing him somewhat closer to Karal. "I'm going to spend some time with the books."

Re: Third period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal shrugged, smile turning a bit sheepish. "I seem to be this morning," he admitted. "I think I'm just happy to have classes again, and the library is one of my favourite places."

Lunch munchy!

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal was munching his lunching, with Altra's able assistance. He'd welcome friendly company, despite the library being closed.

Fourth Period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal was tidying, or at least he was trying to tidy. Altra, over whatever snit he'd been in this morning, was attacking the broom as if he were a moggy doped up on catnip.

Watching the world flip around and around as Altra pounced, wiggled, and wrestled was making Karal seasick.

Re: Fourth Period

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

After lunch, John stopped by the library. Possibly with the purpose of checking out books, but upon seeing Karal, his goals changed.

"Hey, Karal! Long time no see." Sure it was a bad joke, but it was his, okay?

Re: Fourth Period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Karal sighed and Altra rolled his eyes. "Good afternoon, John," he said with a smile, setting aside the broom as Altra pretended he'd never been attacking it, thank you very much. "How are you enjoying your new classes?"

Re: Fourth Period

[missed-the-gate.livejournal.com]

"Haven't fallen asleep yet," John replied, leaning against something just for the sake of leaning. "How 'bout you?"

Re: Fourth Period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

"I had my first one this morning," he replied. "It was interesting, and I managed not to fall asleep, either." Since this was his first Wednesday in the library, he assumed John wasn't here to see him. "Can I help you find a book, or did you come to enjoy the peace and quiet?"

Fifth period

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Altra was lying over most of the desk, grooming. Karal was sitting nearby, enjoying the darkness, because he really didn't want to watch the grooming process up close and personal.

OOC

[vkandis-son.livejournal.com]

Mmm, 90210 is being acquired as I type. I am both excited and very scared.