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Library, [01/09]

Jono was perhaps a bit distracted today as he went about his duties in the library, straightening out this and that, making certain that the displays were all in order, checking for overdue books and, failing all of that, dusting.

And if he just so happened to be lingering in sections that had books on things like demonic possession, well, that was purely coincidence, really.

Truly.

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//I'm worried about frightening a lot of people,// Jono pointed out. //If I wasn't, I wouldn't be wearing these wraps in th'first place, luv. But with Ariel, it's more... I told her there was an injury. It's just... awkward, I suppose, going into detail unless there's some need to.//

It balanced out nicely, really. Jono still didn't know that Ariel occasionally spent time with a fish-butt.

Raven didn't know, either. She was probably in for a surprise some day.

"I do not think she is aware of...what I am," Raven said. She could empathize with Jono about that, of course. She no longer hid the fact she was a demon, but she didn't usually go around introducing herself as one except where it was relevant, like her Paranormal class. "Perhaps I should warn her...tell her, I mean."

//Perhaps,// Jono allowed, hesitating for a moment before deciding better of pointing out that it wasn't the only thing she was hiding, anyhow. Even Jono possessed some measure of tact, really. //If you think there might be any cause for it, of course.//

That was kind of the same thing. But far more subtle.

Guilt flashed across her face, and she ducked her head to hide it. Between the times she'd lost control in the past and what had happened with Max, she knew she was becoming a danger. But what could she do other than leave Fandom?

"I do not think she is in any danger from knowing what I am," she finally said. Trigon didn't know Ariel, except for what he saw through her eyes. It would be difficult to entirely avoid her roommate just to protect her, however. And Ariel was so very inquisitive; she'd have questions that Raven wouldn't want to answer. "But questions may be...awkward."

//So... you can see why I haven't exactly... announced this, then,// Jono noted, his expression a little sideways. //The awkwardness?//

Maybe a bit of the fear of what might come up in a semi-related tangent, as well.

Raven nodded, still not looking up quite yet. "It is easier for me as well, to hide what I am," she said. "I am grateful for that at times. I am sorry, I should not expect you to be so open when I myself am not always so."

Like now.

Just like now.

//But...// he tilted his head a little, thoughtfully. //If you'd still like to share a room this evening, I... might be able to talk to Ariel about it. Or else... Any protest to a hotel room, tonight?//

Jonothon, you dog.

Raven tilted her head back up, her cheeks pink. "I would have no protest to that," she murmured. "You know I relish any time I may spend with you, alone or otherwise."

Privacy was so hard now that they both had roommates.

//It would be easier,// he noted, shrugging faintly. //And I wouldn't have to worry about my wrappings going askew through th'night. And besides, I actually quite enjoy alone time with you, Sunshine.//

And not just because he was going to be watching her like a hawk.

If she'd known he'd been talking to Anakin, she might've suspected ulterior motives (or ulterior ulterior motives?), but she was woefully innocent in this case, and eagerly embracing the idea.

"Then I would like that very much," she said. "The hotel here on the island, since you will have to work tomorrow?"

//That would be best,// Jono agreed, nodding as he twined his fingers through her hair. //If you'd like to come in to work with me, I wouldn't mind, either. I don't have to get up terribly early, really, but I wouldn't mind keeping yer company...?//

Ulterior ulterior motives indeed.

"As long as you do not mind," Raven said, winding her arms around his neck with a happy smile. She was half-wondering if she should go by 'Dite's store and look for sleepwear that was slightly more exciting than her usual black nightgowns.

"I do not want you to become tired of me, however," she added.

//I've my doubts that I'll ever get tired of you,// Jono replied.

Less worried? Also something that he probably wouldn't become any time soon.

//In fact, I've become rather fond of yer company,// he continued. //I think I shall keep you.//

All his. No Trigons allowed.

"Then I am yours," Raven said, leaning in to give him a kiss.

She had to be strong enough to resist her father. She had to be. If she clung hard enough to the love she had for Jono and Karla and Anakin and all her friends, that would be enough, wouldn't it?

They could only hope, really.

But then, Jono already knew better than to think that love was strong enough to ward away any tragedy. After all, tragedy was hardly tragic at all, unless somebody got hurt.

That wouldn't stop him from accepting that kiss, or from thinking about kissing her, in turn. If anything, it would just serve to make him more determined to stop putting all faith in faith alone, to try to do something about this.

//I'm holding you to that, Sunshine.//

Raven was a romantic. She had to believe in the power of loooooove. It was the only hope she had to cling to right now. She had faith in the powers her friends possessed, but she also knew her father's power, and feared what it would do to them if they became involved in her inner turmoil.

"Do you wish me to make arrangements for tonight, or will you?" she said when the kiss finally ended.

//I can,// Jono replied, raising a hand to run his fingers lightly over her cheek. //It's no trouble, really. I'll stop by after my shift here ends and book th'room.//

One less thing, he figured, for Raven to worry about.

"Where shall I meet you then?" she asked, closing her eyes with a happy sigh at the touch of his fingers. "And when?"

She had a fleeting thought that at least with the hotel on the island they wouldn't somehow accidentally end up with the same room she'd been in with Karla and Warren. Awwwwwwkward.

//I'll pick you up this evening,// Jono replied, //at yer room, so you don't have to carry a change of clothing all over the island.//

If they'd somehow managed to get the same room that Karla's Virgin Night had been in, Jono could have very well just spent the duration of the evening smacking his forehead against the wall. Thank goodness for off-island threesomes, indeed.

The narrative had to be restrained from saying that Raven would simply put herself between the wall and Jono and...give him something else to bang against.

...obviously, said narrative was not successfully held back. Ooops.

"I will look forward to it," Raven said. "But I should stop distracting you from your duties now." Fortunately she hadn't looked too closely at the books he was currently tidying up.

//Mm, yes.// Jonothon reached down and back for her hands, holding them lightly for a moment before giving them a small squeeze. //I'll see you later, then, luv. Try not to get into too much trouble without me, mm?//

That was simply Jono lightly poking fun at her. Truly.

"I will do my best," Raven said.

She began to pull away, then stopped and gave him another quick kiss. "I will see you soon."

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