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]

"Yes, your week certainly was dramatic, whatever it was," said Janet dryly. "So what'd you get?"

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

"With any luck... a boring translation job. Intellectual valium. From... old employers of mine."

[janet_fraiser]

"Oooh, translation," said Janet. "How absolutely thrilling." She grinned at him. "You know, some people actually enjoy that sort of thing. It's like a hobby of theirs." She leaned closer. "And trust me when I say he's an absolute geek about it."

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

"It's very soothing," Methos says straight-faced. "Like knitting, I'm told. If I get stuck, I might ask Daniel. But this is supposed to be a... rather obscure script (http://www.ancientscripts.com/indus.html). An interesting challenge."

[janet_fraiser]

Janet made a face. "I tried knitting once. And I do mean once. I nearly impaled myself on a needle when I fell asleep from sheer boredom."

"Obscure script? Which one?" Janet's face suddenly takes on a very innocent expression. "Oh, I have a final project for Indo-European that I have to work on. I was thinking you might be the right guy to help me? I can't figure out what I want to do."

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

"Definitely," Methos says. He's not sure what he's said or done right, but Janet's moved from distant politiness to friendliness. "When and where? We never seem to have any time in the library here. Perhaps if we got off campus?"

[janet_fraiser]

"That's because people actually use the library for the purpose for which it was intended as well as a center of socialization," said Janet. "Off campus is good. Coffee?"

The next time he has a lousy week, she's making him apologize to her. And he'd better know it.

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

"Coffee? Do I live and breathe? Perk, after the library closes? I'll even buy."

[janet_fraiser]

"Ooh, I feel so special," said Janet, laughing. "After last week, you'd better buy."

[prof-methos.livejournal.com]

Methos looks both blank and scared. "Gods. Did I yell at you, too? I'm sorry."