The Library, Wednesday

[talentforlying]

John had gone home long enough to get a good three hours of sleep in, shower, and then gotten back up and come into work.

Real coffee was out, you could ask for tea if you wanted it, and the librarian was in-and-out of Special Collections, bringing out the oldest books and scrolls he could find.

Good luck, Fandom. You were going to need it.

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Re: Research -- Morning

[wildandbrave]

"I didn't," Cosette said, looking a bit guilty about it. "No more than just being here this week, that is."

To tell the truth, she wasn't sure what she might have wanted as much as the things other people had bought, or maybe she just didn't want to think about it too much. What if she'd found something that belonged to her mother?

"But that just means I owe it even more to everyone to help."

Re: Research -- Morning

[spin_kick_snap]

"Don't," Kathy said, seeing the guilt on Cosette's face and recognizing it immediately for what it was. She hesitantly reached out to pat Cosette's shoulder, uncertain how such a gesture would be taken. "Don't feel bad that you didn't get cozened like I did. Looking back, I just feel so stupid for falling for it."

For betraying her friends.

For betraying herself.

Re: Research -- Morning

[wildandbrave]

Cosette wouldn't take it badly, that was for sure, and even managed a slight smile.

"You had a chance to get something that meant a great deal to you. You can't be blamed for wanting to have it," she said, trying to be reassuring. "It's only a shame that someone was horrible enough to take advantage of that."