The Librarian

You see, I don’t think I have the time for that. I feel like if I took time off, I might slip and something might happen.

Then make time. Five minutes to just sit down is not going to hurt anybody, not doing it will hurt yourself. Take a moment to breathe, Robert. Just one minute, please. Count down from sixty then get back to work. Clear your head for a second.

"Oh, trust me. I know. The bathroom is a wonderful place that leads you to Narnia and allows you to talk in privacy," he snorted and leaned forward, closer to her. They were meant to be in a date so he guessed pretending to laugh at an inner joke was a good idea. "You think I should put something in the bathroom? Because I mean, I won’t be the one listening to the tapes." For the first time in his life, he felt like a newbie on a mission. He was an expert, for fuck’s sake but he didn’t want to fuck this up. "Enjoying the decor by standing there like an idiot… sounds reasonable," he chuckled. 

A long trip, the slow way around the room was hopefully long enough for her friend. Rose thought that maybe she was taking too long. Oh well. From where she was standing, or rather walking, the couple seemed to be having a good time. So, she’d let them have a few more moments of peace. She soon stepped up to the table in which the couple resided and she gave the two a friendly smile.

Following his movements, Colette leaned in closer as well. She bit her lip slightly and said, "I don't know. The bathroom seems reasonable. I mean, I'd assume it's a rather private place and might be good for a quick deal. Like a hand-off, you know?" She kept her eyes on him, date, date, she was supposed to be on a date. Even if the restaurant was pretty and she wanted to look at it some more, she could do that in her own time. "I'm just saying, it's a pretty place. I don't think anyone would blame you if you decided to fondle wall or something."

[Sighs] Maybe I’ve been worrying too much… Stressing myself out or whatever… [Rubs face with his palms] I honestly don’t know.

Look... I'm not going to mince words, this situation sucks. I don't blame you for getting stressed or overworking. But you really do need to relax. Meditate, take a nap, do yoga, drink some water, whatever works. You won't be of use to anyone if you're sick. If you ever need a moment of quiet, remember that this is technically a library. And I'm usually hear if you ever want to talk.

You did? Well, you’re fluent now. That’s awesome. I was forced to study English throughout my entire life and I’m still not that great at it. Aah, okay. Sense of humor is not my best quality, especially in English.

I kind of learned to read it when I was little, but I mostly chose to read books in French when I was in the library. So when I moved here I'd only seriously studied English for about four months. It's why I decided to learn so many languages, so I wouldn't be caught off guard like that again.

Both, maybe? I don’t know, I’m not sure.

Well, what is it that you've been doing recently? You don't have to go into too much detail if it's that secretive, but again - it's only you, me and books currently here.

Exactly—look at President Kennedy, for example. All people ever remember about him is that he was a good-looking man who was assassinated. No one ever remembers that he carried on a rather tumultuous affair with Marilyn Monroe.

Well, if he was going to be known for some banging reason- history will always portray the... not better, but less... terrible reason?

I’m sure he appreciates it. I do too.

Of course. For now, things are slow—though, since the assassination of that senator the other day, things are really picking up. Hopefully, we’ll be doing some digging into that.

I heard about that. Assassinations tend to be interesting in history. It'll take a long time to see the full effects of it, so who knows what sort of chaos this one will cause? I doubt any wars, but there'll be some sort of repercussion. There almost always is.

Eh, that’s not fair! French and English have the same root. It’s easier for French or German speakers to learn English. Korean has totally different orders in words, grammar and stuff. And we can’t pronounce ‘f’ or ‘v’ very well. See? ‘Very’ sounds kinda like ‘berry’ when I say it. And I have no clue what you said in French except that it’s said in French. 

Hm, I guess you have a point. Doesn't mean that coming to this country barely speaking English was any fun though. And I just said I don't speak English in French, it was another joke Charlie.

As long as they don’t sparkle, I’m good. Dracula is in hiding now because of Twilight. Poor Vlad, it wasn’t his fault. 

I haven't even heard from Nosferatu in years, who knows what those sparkle-pires have done to him.

It’s nice to know he’s got a friend here.

Well, somebody has to be and I'm happy to be that somebody.

Well, there'll be something exciting soon. That's how the news works, there's always some new story. Right?