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[readerofthestars]

Posted: 1 April 2016
From: Nageki Fujishiro

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Is there a library freely available for our use?

[No introduction, no elaboration. Just. Point me to the books. How sociable.]

Comments

[reformedsinner]

There are usually at least a few people in it, but no, I wouldn't say it's crowded at all.

My fellow shinki does a very good job of keeping it quiet, too.

[Although Hakkai can't guarantee a complete lack of gunfire.]

[readerofthestars]

And would I be able to take books back?

[Because if he can't, he'll just accidentally wind up (after)living there. Creeping in shadowy corners. With books.]

[reformedsinner]

We don't really have a checkout system yet, but I'm sure if you wanted to borrow a few to take home, we could set one up. A list would do.

[readerofthestars]

I don't think I would need them long. I don't want to crowd the temple, though.

[reformedsinner]

Oh, you'd be welcome! We usually have a few readers in the library.

Please let Sanzo know that you have my permission to be there if he becomes annoyed with you.

[Young book-lovers should clearly be encouraged, after all.]

[readerofthestars]

I didn't realize I needed permission. I wouldn't want to cause trouble.

[reformedsinner]

You don't. Please, don't worry about causing trouble.

[And the fact that he doesn't need permission to be there wouldn't necessarily stop Sanzo from grumbling. Not if he wanted to do his research alone and someone was always there reading. What permission would do is deflect the grumbling Hakkai's way, and he's certain he can handle it.]

[readerofthestars]

Then why are you giving it to me?

[reformedsinner]

[Ah, Fujishiro is sharp as well as book-loving. An excellent combination.]

Because if you have it, you won't be bothered.

[readerofthestars]

[He considers that he'd have to let someone know he was given permission in the first place...]

I'll probably just see if I can take things home. That'll be easier for everyone.

[reformedsinner]

Ah, all right!

Please look for myself, Sanzo or Elsa there, and any of us will be happy to check something out for you.

[readerofthestars]

Thank you for your help. I'll take care of anything I borrow.

[reformedsinner]

I'm sure you will! You're welcome.

[killsthebuddha]

[ Hakkai has painted an interesting (and not inaccurate) picture of Sanzo's behavior, here, so he's just going to add on: ]

Don't make noise or cause trouble, and I don't give a damn what you do or what you want to check out.

[readerofthestars]

[... That was both angry and unexpected! It takes him a minute to respond.]

I try not to draw attention to myself. Don't worry.

[killsthebuddha]

[ Why do people keep telling him to not worry? It is a mystery. ]

Then we don't have a problem.