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un: koby

[kobes]

The library's closed.

[longitudinal]

What do you mean? The doors shut? Or is it just gone?

[kobes]

[The most woeful selfie of the library door, with the "closed for repairs" sign on it, and Koby leaning heavily against said sign, looking incredibly dejected.]

[longitudinal]

Closed?

Did someone knock over the shelves? I'm surprised it wasn't us.

[ he knows how serious this is for koby, but he's trying to make light of it. ]

We can see if there's another room that might have books for you. Surely it won't be closed forever.

[kobes]

I hope not? That'd be very bad for the books.

We never knocked anything DOWN, don't be silly. Just slightly dislodged things. And we always cleaned up afterwards.

You're right. You're absolutely right. There are smaller rooms with books, it's just
This one is the only one that answered us. Not even the Balfours do that.
I'm worried about what this might mean.

[longitudinal]

Well I suppose we could try and sneak in? Check things out.

The door might be locked but I'm sure we can find a way.

It's strange that it happened with no warning. Has anyone mentioned if they'd done something to harm the library?

[kobes]

Through the windows? It's high up, though, that's dangerous. I don't want anyone to get hurt trying.

I'd ask Giles, but I don't trust him as far as I can throw him.

No, it was perfectly fine when I was there yesterday. Nothing amiss. Though




I did have a strange
Project.
I wasn't supposed to talk about it when it was happening, but I think I can now? Maybe you'll have a better idea about its motivation than me. You're clever like that.

[longitudinal]

A project?

What sort of project?

I'd not ask Giles, either. I think he hates everyone. Not even sure if he really likes himself, poor old lad.

[kobes]

Sort of an information-gathering one? I'll show you, I'm on my way back now. You're at home, right?

If he doesn't like you, there's something deeply wrong with him. [Then again, Koby thinks that about anyone who doesn't like Quentin. Untrustworthy behavior.]

[longitudinal]

I don't think Giles likes anyone.

[ facts. but it's deeply amusing. ]

I'm home - come tell me all about your information-gathering project. Though I'm in the bath if that might dissuade you. I can always get out to better receive you.

[kobes]

He likes sighing just loud enough to let you know he's exasperated by you, and I think that's about it.

No, no, you'll catch a cold, running around with wet hair. Don't rush yourself. I can talk in the bathroom just as easily as anywhere else.

[He's absolutely only acting out of concern for Quentin's health and well-being. Obviously. No ulterior motives here.]

[longitudinal]

Oh whatever will I do if I do not have someone here to dry my hair for me. You're right - talking to me here in the bathroom is the wiser decision. For my health.

[ obviously he understands the health risks and he couldn't appreciate koby's mindfulness now more than ever. ]

You might even have to get in as well. It will be the only way to keep me warm once the water cools, after all.