Escaping the storm [Open]

[Kara Hugg]

Classes had only recently just ended and everyone was currently making a mad dash back to their dorms or outside to their cars. It was a sheer blizzard outside, and that was one reason why she chose to stay inside. Winter was about her least favorite season, and she tended to avoid it as much as she could. Secondly, the public busing system was delayed due to the poor weather. Kara couldn't drive and didn't own a car. She could walk home, but she dreaded stepping outside into that white mass and freezing cold.

She stared out at the snow storm for a brief moment before she headed down the crowded hallway and slipped into the library. Here, the noise level was much more muted especially when the door closed behind her. She gave a quick glance around and noticed a combination of both students and facility also occupying the library. A slight smile crossed her lips as she moved over to an empty table and took a seat.

She set her bag down on a chair near her own, opening it and pulling out a book. The title read Kitty and the Midnight Hour it was the beginning to a book series about a woman named Kitty who ran a midnight radio show and she was also a werewolf. She had read four of the books already, but she'd just bought the last two books in the series. Since she hadn't read the books in ages, she planned on renewing her mind to the story. That way, when she read the two new books of the series she'd be able to pick up on it better.

She was very appreciative that the chairs in the library were actually quite comfortable. It made it easier to sit for long periods of time and it would make her current adventure into Denver, Colorado where the books story begins rather pleasant. She leaned slightly against her seat, slouching slightly as she opened up the blue colored book with her left hand, the tattoo of the scorpion on her hand seeming to move with the movement.

Her whole left arm and shoulder was covered in memorials of her close friends, her bugs. It helped her remember them. Some people thought her tattoos looked pretty cool, but they didn't really understand the value behind them. She admired the tattoo on her hand for a brief moment, her right hand gently running along the scorpion's back before she refocused on the book in her lap. Kara wore black slacks and an forest green colored dressy polo. Her black colored winter coat rested on the back of the chair. Her hair was down and slightly curly.

[Catherine Novella]

Cat was taking solace in the library after her day at Hammel. She wasn’t really the most fond of winter, being an indoors person herself. Cat found that getting lost in winter was a hazard, so she tended to stay inside most of the time. She quickly made her way back to the Back of the library, finding most of the books on the shelves to have already been read by her. She sighed, wasn’t there something she had not read? You would think that there was something, anything. Sighing Cat pulled out one of her old favorites. She was not going to allow herself to be discouraged. And this book really was a good one.

Cat walked to the window and sat down in one of the chairs, dropping her bag by the chair, and promptly popping down into it. She was sure that this was not one of the most advisable things to do in the library but frankly Cat didn’t care. She survey her surroundings, the library was crowded in a way, that was both good and bad. Good, that the library had this many people, Bad because it was not quiet. Cat frowned. She was not the most outgoing but she really did not like to have her library invaded by outsiders, it was a place for her to relax and enjoy herself. She spotted one lady sitting at a table reading. She did not seem to be a student so cat wondered if she was a teacher. Cats curiosity was peaked. She was more interested in what she was reading to tell the truth, in the book.

Cat may be many things but she above all loved books. To find a few that she had not read was a feat in herself. She loved discovering new authors and The title of the book seemed interesting. Cat figured that she would leave the lady alone until she was don reading the book, or at least took a break. She started to read her book and noticed that the lady was not stopping, but a look of peace and serenity had come over her face. Cat knew exactly hat that feeling was like, The lady was just getting into the story. Cat smiled in delight. She was sure that the lady was a kindred spirit. Deciding she wanted to do something for the lady, Cat got up and spotted the author of the book. She was going to try and find something’s suited to the Lady’s tastes. Silently Cat began pulling books off of the shelves. She was sure that even if the lady did not want the books she herself would read them. Cat Took the four books and walked over to that lady.

Sitting down opposite the lady Cat wrote on her notebook, Try these, you might like them based on what your reading. Cat anxiously put the books out on the table, laid them out one by one. She wasn’t sure if the lady would like her intruding but Cat was willing to take a chance. Writing on the notebook, My names Cat.

[Kara Hugg]

Kara continued to read the book, very much engrossed into the story that she lost track of time, and didn't even become aware of who else was in the library till she felt the gentle thud of books on the table at which she sat at. Her blue eyes moved to glanced towards the student who had taken a seat directly across from her, and then back to her book. She finished her page before looking up again to see what the teenager was doing.

She watched as the teenager lined up a series of books that as she looked them over, were by the same author that she was reading. How interesting.. She presented the girl with what she hoped was a warm smile. She then glanced towards the notebook which the girl had also written on. She took the notebook and read it to herself silently. She smiled even more, well this teenager was pretty thoughtful. She wondered how she was picked by this random act of kindness. She didn't remember the girl from anywhere. She was most likely a student here, but not one of the students she trained.

Taking a pen from her own bag she wrote back to the girl after reviewing the selection of books. 'Thank you. My name is Kara. Have you read any books by Carrie Vaughn?' she asked. Carrie Vaughn, being the author of the book she was currently reading. She passed the notebook back to the teenager wondering what her response would be.

((My apologies for the super delay in reply. I was sick and then had a hard time gaining my muse back.))

[Catherine Novella]

Cat had taken out her book again while she waited for the lady to notice her. She looked up when the lady put down her book and observed the few that cat had placed there. Cat was Halfway through her book when the lady picked up the notebook with a smile. She was writing something down and Cat was anxious to see what it was. Cat quickly put down her book when the lady passed the notebook back over. She read the response and wrote down her reply. Cool. No I actually haven’t but the cover looked interesting and since I knew the author I went and found some books that were by the same author. I...

Cat stopped writing. She didn’t want to tell someone she had just met that she felt that they might be comrades. That would be rude. Silently Cat handed the notebook back to Kara. She was older then her and presumably a teacher or a official. Cat was not sure which one but she as sure that she was not a student. She looked at Kara. Cat was not positive if she was bothered by her prescience. She did not want to be a bother.

Cat smiled and pulled out two bottles of water. Offering one to the lady on the other side of the table Cat Put it down near her. Cat wanted to be of help. She did not want to be a hindrance. Cat began to play with her fingers hoping to distract herself while she waited for the lady to return her notebook. Hopefully she was not one to just dismiss people.

((I should be apologizing I am super super late with this. And it is short. ))