Lost in the Aisles (Cat)

[Belle Harrington]

The only reason Belle had come to the library today was to research a bird she had seen while she was outside doing her daily bird watching. She was sure had seen it many times before but never really paid any attention to it, she wasn’t very fond of owls for some reason, but this one caught her interest. It was a Northern Hawk Owl, thought to be a bit rare of a find in Vermont. After going to her dorm and looking at the bird books she already had, she realized she barely had any information on the owl. So packing up her iPod, her books, her bird watching notebook, and a few pens, Belle made her way to the library.

She walked into the library, her binoculars hanging from her neck like they usually did, and her satchel hung off of her shoulder. She was dressed in a black and white dress, the two colors split from top and bottom with a bright red elastic waist band. A loose fitting black camisole on to cover her back of course. Looking around she was absolutely confused, she had only been in here a few times since she arrived at Hammel, and it was like every time she came in it was her first time over again.

She walked aimlessly through the aisles trying to figure out where she would find a book about the Northern Hawk Owl, or just a general book on birds, since she didn’t mind spending the time and reading books she hadn’t read already. Especially since they all seemed to carry different bits of information on the birds.

Letting out a sigh, Belle stopped and starred up at the book shelves, contemplating whether or not she should just give up, and go back outside and continue her bird watching, or go back to her dorm and spend time with Amelia.

[Catherine Novella]

Cat was in the library today, as usual, mostly because she wanted to be there. She was not searching for something or working on something, she was just content to go to one of the isles and pick out a book, sit down, and read it. The main thought running through Cat’s head was that she just wanted to relax today. So as she wandered the isles in her normal outfit Cat pushed her glasses up on her nose trying to find someplace to sit and read.

Fining a good place to sit she made set her bag down on the chair she had acquired and sat on the floor, pulling out a book on birds. Honestly Cat had not a clue about birds but it was interesting enough to her that she began to read it. The fact that she was able to tune out the rest of the library made it just how apparent it was that Cat was into the book.

Looking up after a few minutes Cat realized that she was cold. Sighing to herself she got up and started making her way towards the other end of the library to find her shawl. She had set it down and forgotten to bring it with her. As she was wandering around she spotted someone who looked very lost… and very sad. Stopping by her she looked to the girl. In the quietest voice possible, as not to scare her, Cat said, “ Are you looking for something?”

[Belle Harrington]

Belle stood there starring up at the book shelves when she heard a small voice beside her, "Are you looking for something?" She heard the voice say, and Belle turned her attention to the girl now standing beside her.

Belle nodded her slightly, as she looked up the book shelf and then back to the girl, "I-I-I can't f-f-find a b-book to read..." She sighed, and shrugged. "Th-this place is c-confusing..." Belle said, her back up at the book shelves and she let out a forced chuckle. She didn't want to be here right now, she wished that she had just stayed in her room and just re-read the books she had at home, but she knew that if she did that that she wouldn't get any information on the Northern Hawk Owl, like she had come here to look for.

"I-I'm trying to find a b-b-book on birds..." She said softly, her attention turning back to the girl. Maybe this girl could help her, or maybe the girl worked here, she didn't know. But she was grateful that the girl came to see if she needed help, because Belle was beyond lost.

((OOC: Sorry for such a bad post xP))

[Catherine Novella]

Cat watched as the much taller girl turned her attention to her. She smiled slightly at her hoping to help her find whatever she needed. When the girl did turn her attention to Cat it was apparent that she was trying her hardest to peak. Cat recognized the look on the girls face. It was of utter confusion and of not knowing what in the world she was looking for. Smiling she tilted her head in hopes that she would be able to convince the girl that she could help. Or hope to help anyway.

When Cat saw the girl trying to talk and say something she listened intently. Motioning around Cat smiled. “ With all of these books I am sure we can find one that will be suited for your tastes." Smiling she watched as the girl nervously talked to her. “ It is a little confusing at first. Eventually you learn to find your way around. If not come find me and ill help you get around. “ Cat smiled as she looked at the taller girl. “I’m Catherine Novella. It is nice to meet you. You can call me Cat if you wish..”

Cat nodded as the girl stated what she was looking for. “ We have plenty of those. Any particular bird? If not we have tons on just birds in general.” Cat hoped that she could help this taller blond girl. It seemed she was more then a bit lost in what she was looking for. Cat knew the library had a vast amount of books on a vast amount of subjects. “ I’ll help you to the best of my ability.”

[Belle Harrington]

Belle stood there looking from the shorter girl to the bookshelves over and over again. She didn't like it here, but she knew this was the only place she felt comfortable looking up her information. She knew there were all sorts of things on the internet she could have looked up, but she liked the feeling of actually researching and reading the words off of paper, and not a screen. Plus being on the computer bothered Belle sometimes, she felt it was too fake, and not real.

"H-h-hello Cat," Belle smiled, and looked at the girl, "M-my name is B-Belle..." She said looking back up to the bookshelves, and then shrugged softly, and turning back to the girl. "I-I'm looking for a b-book on the N-N-Northern Hawk O-Owl specifically, b-but any book on b-birds would be nice..." Belle said quietly, a small smile on her face. She really didn't care at this point, she just wanted something to get her work started, and at this point she was getting frustrated at how she couldn't figure her way around this place.

"Th-thank y-you Cat, y-you saved m-me" Belle said softly to the girl, and let out a small laugh, as she followed the girl around the library.

((OOC: I'm SO sorry for the delay!!))

[Catherine Novella]

Cat knew that look. The look which indicated that the girl wasn’t comfortable here. Cat sighed she didn’t understand how someone could /not/ be comfortable in the library. She looked down her soft smile fading. She just didn’t understand how someone could not like the library and how they could not have the sense of safety and security that Cat herself felt there.

Cat listened as the girl stuttered through her introduction. Hen she head what type of book she wanted and Cat smiled. This was easy enough. “Hm well we can go look for the book on the computer. If you want I can print of a copy of the books that all pertain to the Northern Hawk Owl.” Smiling at the other girl she looked down. It wouldn’t be that hard to help her, after all that was her job. Smiling Cat looked at the people that were filtering in and smiled. She slowly walked over to the computer, and entered the words into the search category. There popped up a list and Cat printed it out to base their search off.

“You are quite welcome Belle. What d you say we go off to look for these books? I am sure most of them are in. Then Afterwards I can check you out.” Cat smiled and led the girl through the library looking for the first book on the list.

((OOC: sall good ^.^ ))