𝙎𝙪𝙯𝙪𝙠𝙖 𝙃𝙖𝙟𝙞

“Perfect. Thank you, dear.” Slowly taking the ID, she lifted it to her face as she fixed her glasses, before typing a few things into her computer, then handing it back to him. “The library membership is g-good for 3 years, then you’ll h-have to renew it by bringing your—

The two of them walked towards her front desk, where she sat down in the chair behind it, and turned to begin typing on an old computer, as well as give him a little paper to fill out. “I-I just need to see some type of ID with your name and address on it. A-and your —

“It’s a r-real term…!” Mostly by the young people nowadays… When he picked up the book, she tilted her head a bit. Looking at the back cover with a profound interest. “…w-well…that’s an older copy, so normally I wouldn’t part with it but… It would be better —

“Nonsense. It’s not wasted o-on someone who also enjoys literature, and no doubt cares for it.” She said as they reached the top of the stairs, and pivoted left. Soon stopping in front of a long shelf three rows down. Motioning with her hand. —

“I treat all w-who walk through my doors as if they were me looking for something. My collection holds many titles. Most looking for what they can’t find come here.” She said, turning a sharp corner of the stairs, and began to walk up, holding up the middle of her long skirt so—