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[Rion had found recently that his new roommate was ... not really to his liking, and he was spending more and more time out of his dorm (as opposed to before, where his roommate was either never there, or nonexistent). Normally he'd be studying or reading in his room, but over the last week or so he'd found it easier to just go to the library and curl up in one of the chairs with a book.

This is exactly where he'd be found now, body pulled up against him as he sat in a big, comfortable chair in the library, reading a detective novel that Naoto'd recommended to him before she disappeared to go back home. Not that he seemed to be paying much attention to it - he kept looking up, looking around, almost as if expecting something or waiting for someone.]

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[Mitsuru, by contrast, doesn't seem to notice much outside of the bookshelves. She keeps her eyes fixed on the titles as she scans them, also paying attention to what little she can see of the cover art as well. However, everything that she looks at appears uniform, and like it was correctly filed.

The fact that some of those titles look interesting and distracting isn't very conductive to her search either, and it says something about her willpower that Mitsuru hasn't pulled anything off the shelves to leaf through it yet.]

[Oh -- there's Mitsuru! Rion rather enjoys talking to her, and it looks like she's looking for something. Maybe he can help! The young, tiny cadet closes the book (leaving it on the chair for now, along with his bag next to it), takes his whiteboard and marker out, and starts approaching her - being very loud with his movements, so as not to startle her.]

[At least she's not so deeply engrossed in books that she can't pick up loud footsteps. She glances over, one eye still on the covers, as she looks for whoever is making that noise.

Although once she realizes who it is, she fully turns to look at them and gives a polite nod.]

"Hello, Lyon. Can I help you with something?"

[Rion shakes his head at her and starts writing, almost immediately. After all, he's not the one who appears to be looking for something.]

Can I help you find something? :)

[Another one of those bizarre cyphers. She really should consider looking into what a misplaced colon and parenthesis is supposed to mean.]

"...If you aren't busy. It seems like this task of finding of misplaced book could take some time; I unfortunately haven't been able to make any headway into the task, despite being careful with my search."

[She doesn't look too pleased to admit that, although at least that frown and serious look isn't directed at Rion.]

[... she should probably just ask him, really.]

What book are you looking for? I'm sure I can help you find it.

"Ah, yes. I'm looking for..."

[Naturally, he'd need to know the title. She just wishes that there was a more dignified way of approaching this. A shame that combination of words is anything but respectable.]

"For..."

[Better just bite the bullet Mitsuru, and say that title out loud. Maybe it won't be as embarrassing spoken as it is on paper?]

"...Sheathe Of The Sorceress Knight."

[...That library card had better carry all the functions from her home world, for going through this indignity. And if she isn't allowed to check out ten books at a time, a concession will need to be made.]

[... Rion just sort of looks at her, vaguely confused. She seems kind of hesitant about it, but it's just a book, right? It sounds like a perfectly nice fantasy title.

The innuendo goes sailing over his head like a bird flying overhead to go south in winter.]

Do you know who the author is? It's usually sorted by who wrote it.

[It's a bit hard to decide on whether this is clueless reaction is a good or a bad thing. Maybe if she hadn't read the mission statement, Mitsuru would be convinced she was looking for a fantasy or a title about a historical figure.

As it is, she's able to shake her head without it feeling too stiff.]

"Unfortunately, no. I'm trying to locate it for one of the students here; apparently, she misfiled it."

Maybe she accidentally put it in the nonfiction section? It sounds like it could be a historical book, too... what's it about? Those are usually sorted by subject, so maybe it's over there instead.

[Woe be to the person who finds a copy of that book and thinks it's what actually happened. Woe.]

[Well, that at least gives her a more noble goal of preventing misinformation.]

"Judging from the description...Apparently a romance story."

[And she says that in such a tone that shows Mitsuru a) doesn't know quite what to expect from that and b) still feels apprehensive about what she's going to find.]

"However, historical sounds like a decent place to start. I believe...Such a thing existed in your world at one point, didn't it? The term has been coming up a few times in history."

[... blink. A romance novel. Oh, okay. Romance is good. (Rion hasn't ever actually really read one - keep this in mind. If he had, he might have very different ideas about his thoughts on romance.]

Sorceresses and sorceress knights are important, though I can't remember ever hearing about a sorceress knight's sheath. Let's check over there, though. [Rion looks deep in thought as he leads the way - the idea that that might mean anything other than a place to hold a weapon has completely not occurred to him.]

"That...Is probably just as well."

[She really doesn't want to spend much time guessing about what else it could mean. Not when she can go back to scanning titles and looking for anything out of place.

And perhaps a few titles for future reference that she can come back to, once she's earned that library card. Still, there's not real results-

...Save perhaps for that squat, out of place pink colored book several shelfs up. And, she thinks that she can just make out the word 'Sorceress' in ribbon shaped, sultry red font.]

"Lyon, what do you make of that?"

[She raises a hand to point the book out.]

[... Rion peers upwards. Peers. He pauses, then holds a hand out as if to tell her to hold on just a moment, and then grabs one of those library stools made for children or tiny little babbies like him to get up and grab books that are on higher shelves.

If Mitsuru doesn't mind, he'll grab it down himself and take a look. Is this the book they're looking for? It looks out of place enough to be...]

[It looks like she might mind a little bit; her instructions were to retrieve the book, rather then read it. ~~Never mind that her own curiosity was taking a morbid turn.~~ However, Mitsuru doesn't object out loud, aside from crossing her arms and waiting for him to finish skimming so he can come down.

As for Rion, well...It's an interesting page his opened up to.]

'"You see I...I am a Sorceress! I will understand if you wish to leave me forever."

Tempest looked deep into the eyes of his love. His true, devoted love.

"No, dearest." He whispered in her ear, as he tenderly placed his hand over her trembling bosom. "Everything about you is beautiful. And I will remain by your side to appreciate that beauty, as your Knight. Now and forever."

"But!"

He cut her off. "I can feel and hear your heart. For the first time, I can clearly hear it...And I know that it beats for me. Only for me."

He lifted the gossamer fabric of her skirt, and-'

[Continue potentially scarring your poor virgin mind?
>Yes.
>Hell no.]

[ Yes
> Hell no

Your Courage has increased!

Rion thought it was cute, and had failed to notice the implications of that last line. Suffice it to say that the next page did not elude him, and there's just the briefest moment of him reading, stopping, and him just. Staring for a moment.

... then turning and handing the book to Mitsuru. Let's, um. Let's pretend he never read that book okay, because that. That would be lovely if we could just pretend this didn't happen.

...

Your Understanding has increased! You're not sure if this is a good thing ...]

[Some mysteries in life are better left unexplored, Mitsuru concludes as she watches Rion's face go through and amazing range of color. When she accepts the book, she doesn't even glance at the cover or look inside.]

"...If it's any consolation,"

[She says, watching him steadily.]

"The reward for finding this is a library card. It may be possible to receive two, since you did help locate it."

[Even if he lost a sanity point or two along the way.]

[... Rion is finally with it enough to write something. What he writes is perhaps one of the most truthful statements made in Garden today.

His face is still, er, horrified.]

That's not my idea of romance.

"Regardless, one of the librarians apparently values that book."

[She'll just...Slide it into her book bag, too. Both to avoid any further temptation, and so no one sees her with it.]

"At the very least, we've corrected a misfile, which is something to be happy about. Let's try to be prompt with wrapping this up."

Do people actually think that's romantic?

[Sorry, Mitsuru, he is. Still stuck on that because what did he just read. He's also going to be kind of -- well, said librarian is gonna get a lot of funny looks from him.

Hnnnnghhh.]

"...I don't think I'm the best person to ask, in regards to romance stories. I've never found them all that interesting or appealing, compared to other types of books."

[Except maybe for having flat out bizarre titles.

As long as they're speaking, she decides to lead the way back to the desk; with a casual pace, and accounting for the fact that now she can scan the shelves for herself instead of for a mission means it will probably take them some time to get there.]

[Rion seems ... er, slightly disappointed to find that Mitsuru does not hold the answers. Then again, she only seems to hold them when the subject doesn't involve 'things other people do'. And romance is a thing other people do, so.

That probably made some sense,at least. Right? He has no problem with waiting for her to scan the bookshelves, too; Rion is very, very patient when it comes to these things. (He just lets himself get lost in his own head.)]

[They still make decent time, before approaching the counter...Although along the way, Mitsuru has picked up a few more books. Apparently, she plans on immediately utilizing the reward.

However, once she has several volumes on history and a single volume on para-magic and GF theory, Mitsuru looks back at him.]

"If I wasn't clear before, then it should bear repeating. I appreciate your help in this assignment."

Why wouldn't I help you, Mitsuru? We're friends.

[The expression he replies with, while it's a little bit sort of just confused at the question, has a tinge of hopefulness and worry at the end; while it's unwritten, his body language adds a '...right?' to the end of that that's written all over him.]

[And she notes that second, unspoken question...And narrowly keeps her own face perfectly composed. This is not the proper time to be showing confusion, or uncertainty.]

"You are a trustworthy companion, and very helpful."

[...That isn't a real answer, and she knows it.]

"I don't mind your company, at all."

[Not like that response was much better...But it was probably a step up from saying nothing at all. Hopefully.]

[Marco on the other hand had his glasses on and was buried in reading Treasure Island. But upon feeling Rion's eyes on him, he glanced up and tilted his head to the side curiously.]

[Things Rion was not aware of: that Marco had glasses.

This might explain why Marco is getting pretty much the same look back and also a bit of confusion because what are you looking at him funny for Marco?]

[Actually, they aren't prescription. Marco only wears them to look smarter and to warn off his crew that he's focusing. That said, decades-old habits die hard. And so Marco attempts to put his first bit of sign language to use.]

What's up?

[His reaction is a pretty wide smile as he signs back, though it... may not be entirely clear; if Marco isn't clear on any signs he used (which is possible), he'll just pause to finger-spell them.

Which is to say pretty much all of it, most likely. He'll start getting up after he responds, because it's gonna be easier for everyone involved if he writes.]

Reading and studying. Nothing, really.

[Pauses because he has no idea the word for which. So he's going to cheat and ask out loud, for now.]

Which classes, eh?

[Rion thinks about this, then starts writing - it'll be a good long while before they can have a real conversation in sign language, anyway. Though Rion really does appreciate the effort!]

I was studying for Biology earlier, but I stopped to read a book. I would study for Ballroom Dancing, but there isn't really a way to study for that.

[...he looks a little guilty, a little awkward. Hnngh.]

You want help?

[Inquiring eyebrow.]

If you don't want to be the girl, I'll get Grell. She's... not happy about the position the teacher forced her into.

[NO NO NO THAT'S NOT WHAT HE MEANS. He shakes his head. Vigorously. It would be awkward enough doing such with Marco, when he doesn't really feel comfortable with the male steps; doing such with Grell, even though his role would be correct, gives him the shivers. Rion's perceptive enough to know that something about Grell - in the words of noted American philosopher Hank Hill - "just ain't right".]

It's not that. My partner's really helpful about practicing even when we're not in class. It's just that I can't sit down and study like I can with biology or law.

Ah, all right hang on. [Quietly chuckles to himself, as that tends to be everyone's reaction to Grell. He leaves into the stacks of books for a second and then returns with a few books on the art of ballroom dancing.]

It might help you get a clearer picture, eh? Some people learn best from doing, others learn the theories best.

[... Rion seems rather impressed that Marco not only possibly has a way for him to learn this via books, but has it right on hand. Maybe he should ask Marco for advice more often. * 3*]

Are you sure you don't need this? [Flail.]

[Marco thinks in odd directions. Clearly.]

Nope, I'm good, eh. I learned dancing a while ago.

... do you mind if I take it? [God, he looks so awkward asking. He'll probably take it if given permission, and study it thoroughly. He looks pretty happy about the idea, though whether it's just because he will have something to STUDY or something else isn't clear.]

Yeah, go ahead. That's why I went to get it. [Thoroughly amused.] Just check it out yourself I guess.

Thank you! [That is one of the things Rion's sure he's taught, and he signs it quickly.]

You're welcome. [Signs back with a grin.]

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Is it bad that I now want to write an excerpt for this title?

Yes. Yes it is. (Make it historical romance fiction about the events of Time Compression.)

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