The Library is Open - 11/17

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

Methos is bemusedly staring at his new pet, a salamander -- the kind that lives in fire. He managed to find a glass terranium that can withstand high heat and the salamander is happily ensconced in it. A sign in front of the terranium announces, "Name the Salamander!" and slips of paper, pens and a drop box are immediately to one side.

((Please only post names in comment thread for naming salamander.))

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Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[swerval_zero]

No, sorry, I think he's a bit tied up at the moment. You're stuck with us.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

He backs up a step. "I'll come back." He turns and begins to break for the door.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[swerval_zero]

Don't you want your library card?

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

Only if it's not too much trouble. I understand you have many important duties to perform. [There's a trace of a snarl in the second sentence.]

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker grins, and leans forward, fingernails tapping on the Collections counter. "It's so good that you do understand that. It shows a certain... appreciation. We approve."

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

With no small degree of effort, he manages to slide the book-stack on to the counter. You may be able to read the spines, if you squint, and might notice that the Necronomicon is on top of the stack, in a cheap library rebinding.

"Your approval must, of course, be my goal in life. May I have the card, if you please?"

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[swerval_zero]

*tilts her head curiously*

Where did those come from?

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker narrows her eyes at the sight of the Necronomicon, recognizing the title from Zero's catalogging of it. "Waitaminit. Wait a damn minute. That's a black-sticker book. What are you doing with it?"

Then she points to Zero. "And then answer her question, please. (http://www.livejournal.com/community/fandomhigh/372645.html?thread=17568933#t17568933)"

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[janet_fraiser]

Janet starts making a list of the titles.

"The Necronomicon?" she asks incredulously. "You did not get into Special Collections to get that." She gestures at the terrarium. "Trust me, you'd have a matching cage if you did."

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

He shrugs. "Sent from home."

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[swerval_zero]

Then why'd you need them in the first place, and why aren't they under lock an' key??

*scans down the list of titles* Squall, guys, these are black-sticker books!

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker's expression has become *very* dark. "Exactly why do you want to look at our Special Collection copies? What the hell are you trying to suck us into? Hell?"

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

"I don't answer to you, madam. And they can only be black-sticker books if they belong to the library, which they don't." He grabs the stack again.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[swerval_zero]

Well, yes, the library does require a great deal of attention and maintenance. You may have noticed it's quite large--and that's not even dealing with the problems of shelving and cleaning Special Collections...

So. D'you know the words to 'My Heart Will Go On"?

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

No. Do you know the words to "Abuse of petty authority is the sign of a small mind?"

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"If you sing it, I'll get my kazoo," Parker purrs at him. "How about, 'I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General'? With arm gestures?"

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[swerval_zero]

That was The Cock-Ups in '79, wasn' it? I suppose you could sing that one instead.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[janet_fraiser]

"We're always here, you know," said Janet. "Always. So you may as well just get it over with."

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"She's right. Sometimes we even sleep here. Well, the Librarian does. And then he'd call us to deal with you." Parker smiles. "So. Deal."

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

Wesley contemplates the thought of anybody sleeping with the Three Witches, in or out of the library, and shudders.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[swerval_zero]

Shudders? I'm insulted!

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

Repeatedly.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

You wish.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[http://users.livejournal.com/_wespryce/]

I'd rather futter a manticore.

Re: Paging Wesley Wyndham Pryce

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

I'll let Malfoy know. I hear his family keeps them. Still, I doubt the manticore would be interested....