The Library Is Open (12/05/05)

[janet_fraiser]

Janet unlocks the library and flips on the lights.

Sitting on the Collections Desk is a package addressed to "Adam Pierson." The envelope is embossed with an unusual symbol, the meaning of which Janet didn't know. Except she did, because she steamed open the last envelope that came with that symbol on it. But she couldn't do that to this package without getting caught. And that was really starting to bug her.

She moved the package behind the Collections Desk and glared at it until the first library patron showed up.

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[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

No, hon. Not again. I took care of it. [Her smile is still soft, but her eyes go steely and cold.] It won't ever happen again.

It meant a lot that so many people were so worried. I...didn't expect that. But honestly, it was really just a misunderstanding. It's all, um, swerval now. [She smiles brighter, getting this hip lingo that the kids are using down.]

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker bites her lip, hiding a grin. "That's good to know. Zero and I were-- well. We couldn't think of who did it, so we were kind of freaked out." She hurries on. "But as long as you're okay, and safe, that's the main thing."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Well, I didn't want to say...but I was kind of convinced after a couple people figured it out that there was going to be a lynch mob. And I really do care about...him. I'm actually going to talk to him today. [Her eyes dart to the office door.] But keep that under your hat.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker's eyes widen. "Ohhhh. C.J. Please, no. Don't. I can't. If he asks, I'll cave. He was so worried about you--" She closes her eyes, aware of her slip.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Parker...he's training Jack to use a sword. He can't know. Don't ask, don't tell. He won't ask because he can't possibly know. and he'll be here all day, right? Just...be cool. You can keep a secret, can't you?

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Half-relieved, half-annoyed, Parker's eyes narrow at C.J. "Are you going alone? Because if you are, I'm telling right now. Even if that does make me five years old."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

[Exasperated] Parker...I won't be alone. Have a little faith in me.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Embarassed, Parker looks away. "Okay. I won't tell him. Unless he asks, then I won't lie. But if he doesn't ask, it's all... okay." She picks up an apple, and nibbles at it. "Thanks for the basket, it's lovely."

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

De nada, chica. I'll see you around. You too, Janet. [She smiles, looks at the office door once agian, and leaves before he can catch her.]