Text Cut: Vickers & Vivi
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Originally Posted by
Steelsheen
But now Mr Kitridge's reaction-- or the eerily lack thereof-- was making him even more nervous. Sure he'd be a bit panicky if the man suddenly wailed and crawled into a fetal position right in front of them, but the fact that the man wasnt letting out any kind of visible sign that he was upset is making this Ravenclaw think twice if he still wants to be around the man at such close proximity. The quiet ones are usually the most dangerous ones right?
... But of course Vivi had to offer help. And he'd be a darn fool to just let her hang around the Librarian alone if and when he suddenly breaks into berserker mode. So Vickers nodded his head automatically, with matching affable grin to boot, and adds "Vivi..." he angles his head at the blonde, just to clue in Mr Bookman about her name "... and I wouldn't mind helping you out with this Mr Kitridge, after all they are valuable school property that must be recovered as soon as possible, specially OWLs and NEWTs are coming up fast."
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Originally Posted by
Cassirin
"We'll look, sir. It's no trouble... I was here to study for my NEWTs anyway, and as there's no where better at the moment, I want to stay." And she wouldn't get a lick of work done until the man was satisfied his books were safe anyway, so she might as well pitch in.
She thought it was silly, though... wasn't the point of a library to get people to take the books? Yes, you wanted them to come back eventually, but it was too soon to panic that the books were lost forever.
Still... she made a bit show of stooping and looking on the shelves nearby. Herbology? Anyone?
Oh! She jumped at the touch on her arm. "Genevieve Branxton. I come in here all the time, but I'm familiar with your shelving system, so I don't ask for help. Thank you for maintaining such a well-stocked library." That was polite right? Vivi gave Vickers a flat look to let him know she thought this was an exercise in futility before moving down the stacks.
"Any specific titles you can think of that are missing?"
Worry etching itself over his face and into his voice as it wavered and cracked slightly .
"I'm glad you are willing to help me. I guess we should start looking for clues. Are you sure you didn’t see anyone near this bookshelf Vickers or have noticed anything suspicious around the library lately?" Mr Kitridge looked left and right and up and down the shelf for some clue as to who or what had walked off with all the books.
Speaking of books he just now remembered that he had his hands full of them. Walking up to the shelf he held each book up, feeling the magic tug at it and he watched with warmth in his eyes as each book floated up to its proper place and shelf.
"Yes, its best that we work swiftly. It won't help you or your peers if important herbology study material is missing and unattainable. I doubt the ministry examinators will bear in mind that when they set your grades." He commented grimly. Leo wondered if he should send a patronus and alert the headmistress of the vanished books. But without more meat on his feet he knew she couldn’t do much to aid him.
Turning to the blond Mr Kitridge shot her a smile.
"I'm pleased to meet you Genevieve; I just wish it would have been under happier circumstances." It warmed his heart to hear that she appreciated that he maintained a well-stocked library.
"I think this was the shelf for specific types of plants if I’m not misremembering like flesh-eating ones to name one." How that was related the librarian had no idea.