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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[janet_fraiser]

"Oh," said Janet. Her tone was very polite. "You remembered me. Thanks."


OOC: Just so you know? Janet is very, very irritated by the drama in the library on Friday. And while she doesn't have a clear idea of what's going on IC, she's very annoyed at all the grown-ups involved.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker shoots Janet a quick glance, and looks away, her shoulders slumping. "Have a baguette."

[janet_fraiser]

"You want to talk when Zero gets here?" asks Janet quietly.

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker nods, folding her arms. "I guess."

[janet_fraiser]

"Are you okay?" asks Janet. She looks concerned. "I'm sorry, you know."

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I know. You can tell because I'm not yelling or throwing things at you two." She rubbed her face. "And no, I am very very far from okay."

[swerval_zero]

So um, what do you want me to do?

Now going NFB....

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I don't know." Parker rubbed her face, looking at both of them. "I have to talk to him. Not to ask him about this, but just to see if I can tell--" She made a helpless gesture, then swallowed. "And after that, I want to kill him," she said, her voice dropping.

Re: Now going NFB....

[swerval_zero]

*uncertainly* I think that's against the rules. But, um, I have a mallet you can borrow.

Re: Now going NFB....

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Unwillingly, Parker smiled. "You'd let me borrow it to break his kneecaps? Seriously?"

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[swerval_zero]

Yeah, sure. Bastard.

Re: Now going NFB....

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

((just a timeline note...CJ took off before the girls started to confer, kk?))

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"I think I'll take you up on that before this is over. Thanks, Zero. I'm glad you were looking out for me. Even if it doesn't seem like it." Parker said, turning to listen to Janet.

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[janet_fraiser]

Janet moved back from the Circulation Desk, far enough that no one standing at the desk could hear her. And totally presumed that Zero and Parker followed, but wasn't godmodding them, nope, uh-uh, no way. "I have a friend who can run a background check," said Janet. She was practically whispering. "I asked her to get some information for me."

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Swallowing hard, Parker closed her eyes, leaning against the wall. "And?"

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[janet_fraiser]

"He's got blacked-out portions. Lots of them." Janet shook her head. "You don't get blacked-out records unless you're involved in high-level classified work. And the fact that the people I know got records with that level of incomplete information tells me that he's involved in something on the order of 'if you are caught or killed, the Secretary will disavow all knowledge of your actions.'"

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[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker looked nauseated. Jarod. The Centre. The other Pretenders. That's why.... "Oh," she whispered. Opening her eyes, she said, "I think I know why, then. My father's company-- there's defense contracts, research. Some of it is classified. I don't have access to all of it, obviously. But more than some employees do." She dug her fingernails into her arm as she tried to process this.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

Of course, Janet. Someone who gets that much time and effort out of Adam when it comes to shopping for jewelry demands attention. [She smiles, but it doesn't reach her eyes. Not even a little.]




((CJ jealous much? not at all. *snrk))

[janet_fraiser]

Janet resists the urge to raise an eyebrow at Professor Cregg, and keeps her expression calm and polite instead. Hm. That was certainly unexpected. However, it did explain the fact that Professor Cregg generally ignored her existence.

"Well, the professor is a friend," says Janet mildly. "I enjoy working with him. It's certainly been a learning experience for me."


OOC: *snicker* And me play up on that fact? Never.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it has. He's lucky to have such a dedicated girl on his staff. He says the library wouldn't keep running without you. I suppose i should thank you, making his life so easy. [She's cool and pleasant, well, just pleasant enough.]

[janet_fraiser]

Janet automatically bit back her irritation at being called a girl.

"I'm an organized kind of person," says Janet calmly. "And I like helping people. It's what I do best, so it's nice to hear that I'm successful at it. Thank you."

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

[[In his office, Methos felt a shiver of fear run down his spine, for no known reason. He attributed it to the copy of "Mysterious Beasts and Where to Find Them" he was trying to wrangle, and put it out of his mind.]]

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

You're welcome. Give my regards to Daniel. I need to...go. [She finishes with Parker, and leaves, determined to try to avoid Janet at all costs before she can't be civil anymore.]


((ooc: is it evil I really want to play this between Janet and CJ? *polishes halo*))

[janet_fraiser]

Janet nods. "Have a good day, Professor Cregg."

OOC: Oh, let's go for it. Especially as Methos and Janet are meeting at the Perk later tonight so that he can help her with her Indo-European final project. Just, y'know, in case you were curious.

[prof-cregg.livejournal.com]

((ooc: Yeah, watch for ten and cj's phone convo. It's...yeah.))