Monday, October 20, 2008



"So, do you remember the color and author of the book?", Anon asks.

Koakuma frowns.

"It was a new addition to the library just this week. Unfortunately, I don't remember much about, besides the name."

Anon sighs. He has an excuse to walk around with her, at least. The two begin to search the library for the book. From the main path, Anon checks the shelves to the left, while Koakuma checks those on the right. Following Koakuma's instructions, they meet back at the main path after every three rows, to make sure Anon doesn't lose his way.

Two hours pass.

While Anon is mentally exhausted, he still manages a smile when he meets Koakuma again on the path.

"Are you alright?"

Koakuma looks concerned as she asks. Before Anon could answer, the two spot something moving on the main path. The figure quickly flies toward them.

"Ah Koakuma, kindly prepare me a cup of tea. I found the book."

Patchouli hovers a few feet above the floor holding a thick book. Anon notices the title is in English, unlike most of the books in the library.

"Right away, mistress. I'll prepare tea for you and our guest immediately."

As Koakuma flies off to prepare tea, Patchouli looks down at Anon, seeing him for the first time.

"A guest, I see. Well, a cup of tea and a book is always relaxing," she says as she begins to fly off towards another side of the library. This time she flies slowly, allowing Anon to follow at a walking pace.

They arrive at a tea table complete with a few chairs. Around the table are dozens of book stacks. Most of the books are written in unfamiliar languages, but a few are in English.

Patchouli is already sitting down with her faced buried in the book. Koakuma arrives and serves the tea along with a few sweet biscuits. Afterward, she bows and stands by her Mistress' side.

The three spend the next few minutes in silence, with the occasional sip of tea or flip of a page. Anon concentrates on his tea as he ponders what to say and do next.

He turns to Patchouli and catches her eye. She stops turning the page of her book, and blushes slightly. Koakuma observes the whole scene and smiles.

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