Library, Sunday

[unusual_sith]

Lana was in the library again today, but not alone, because Gemis was with her. The books seemed unfazed by the tuk'ata, a few brave ones even hurling themselves at him to get rides.

"Honestly?" Lana asked him as he galloped by with a book of poetry and a history tome perched between his spines.

"What?" Gemis grinned. "I like books."

Well, that certainly tracked.

The library was open!

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[gospel_of_oblivion]

"And I am Nestor," he said, bowing slightly. "A pleasure to meet you face-to-face, Lady Lana."

He inclined his head slightly in Gemis' direction as well. "Gemis. Interesting form."

"By the Dark Gods, why are you such a nerd," 'Yana groaned, rubbing at her eyes.

"Because you're a nerd. I'm just much less inclined to hide it than you are."

[unusual_sith]

"I'm not a Lady yet," Lana said. "Lana's fine. And don't worry, we're nerds, too."

"I like my form," Gemis said. "It's perfect for a Sith. I like your colours," he added politely. "You're an Earth animal?"

[gospel_of_oblivion]

"A fox," he confirmed. "Vulpes vulpes to be precies. I am a mix between the more common red fox, and a more rare silver coloration."

"He's a nerd," Illyana repeated, though more fondly this time. "I keep telling him he doesn't have to explain himself, he's fine as he is."

Nestor just gave her a long-suffering sigh. "I wonder where I picked up the habit."

[unusual_sith]

Lana smiled. "I don't mind."

"Neither do I," Gemis added. "I'm a tuk'ata," he explained in turn. "A species developed by Sith breeding and alchemy to companion with Sith Lords and guard their tombs. We're known for being vicious but loyal," he added, a bit proud.

Lana gave Illyana an amused shrug. What could you do with nerds?