Lost and Found (Zdena and Sora)

[Sora Himoto]

Sora was walking around in the halls of the castle when she stumbled upon the library smiling she went inside and let out a whistle.

The library was huge, heading off in one directions she looked at some of the book titles before moving on to another section and doing just the same until she got to the romance section.

When she reached for a book she bumped into someone sending them both crashing to the floor.

[Zdena Kilvorion]

This was not the section that Zdena was typically found. After all, books on romance rarely held knowledge of any practical applications. Still, it was an aisle she had to cross to get from point A to point B. Point A, being the section devoted to the magical texts available for public use and point B being a set of tables she was to set down and begin tramscribimg whatever new information she could gather.

Zdena was pondering making a request to Anactoria for access to some of the more extreme texts, but that would have to wait.

"Effie make a no--" the inventor was cut off as an unseen force knocked her flat to the ground. A weight continued to keep her there, as Effie rolled away from her grasp. The orange orb's faint glow dimmed, until it was completely out.

"Most inconvenient." she spoke quietly. They were in a library, after all.

[Sora Himoto]

Sora moved to hold herself up to say she was sorry only to pause and smiled "Zdena, its you are you alright" Sora quickly scrambled to get to her feet and pulled the girl up into her arms for a brief moment before letting her stand by herself. Rushing off she grabbed Effie and brought her back to Zdena "Here ya go, doesn't look like anything happened to Her" she smiled and patted the little orb softly before looking at Zdena once more.

[Zdena Kilvorion]

The move from ground to feet was a quick one, with only a brief interlude to be squeezed in the arms of the woman who had knocked her over to begin with. As it turned out, the perpetrator was none other than Sora Himoto. A fellow guest and competator who had doubled as a rather capable research assistant.

Zdena simply stood as Effie was returned. "It." she corrected, "Effie is an object. Albeit one capable of communication. But, thank you."

With that business taken care of, she inspected the orb a bit closer. No cracks or any other blemishes. It just glowed once it was back in contact with it's creator. Of course Zdena figured it would take more than a simple drop to do any serious damage.

"Regardless, it is good to see you again. Though we should start meeting in less volatile ways." this was one of the rare times that Zdena made an attempt at humor. Though, by her flat tone, not many would even recognize it as such.

"What brings you here?"

[Sora Himoto]

Sora just smiled she was getting used to the way Zdena said things and they way she talked.

Blushing she just mumbled "oh...i was just looking around for some um...good books to read" she pointed to all the books on the racks "What about you my friend what are you up to more research "

[Zdena Kilvorion]

So, she was searching for a novel on romance? That was a reasonable conclusion given their current location. Still, reading on such a topic was still such a strange concept to the inventor.

"Yes." she answered, "The resources, here, are very useful. So I am making use of it."

Zdena accompanied her reply with a slight nod of her head.

"Unfortunately, I do not have full access. I was just musing on how to remedy this situation."

[Sora Himoto]

Sora blushed and nodded "i see, so uh would you like any help today" she moved to grab the book she wanted and planned on asking if she could take it with her to her room latter and then just bring it back when she was done.

[Zdena Kilvorion]

There was that discoloration again. Was it a skin condition? Zdena couldn't quite determine. Not that it mattered. She would have to inquire about it, at some time, though.

"As a matter of fact I may be able to make use of you again." Zdena said, "It will not be as dramatic as getting a fortune told, but I could use someone to fetch any titles I have not been able to carry myself. Getting up from my work would be a bit inconvenient."

[Sora Himoto]

Sora nodded "Yeah i could do that, just tell me what section and the title of the book and i will find it for ya" she moved to a table that already had quite a few books on it and placed her book down beside them. "So whats the first books you want me to get"

[Zdena Kilvorion]

Gathering up what books she had dropped, Zdena walked over to the table that had been serving as her work station. Adding to the growing she took a seat and opened up one of the books.

"Hm. I am currently missing a collection on levitation spells. Any title will suffice." she said, "I will think of more as I work."

[Sora Himoto]

Sora nodded and went off to fine one that would seem good enough finding one that was quite thick she brought it back over to the table and laid it down beside the man other books on the table and waited for her next book to find.

[Zdena Kilvorion]

With the numerous amount of books, Zdena started to work. She flipped through pages, seemingly at random, gray eyes absorbing every word. Effie glowed all the while, transfering any piece of information that Zdena wanted to keep for future reference. For the moment, she had no work for Sora. Right now, she was focusing on reading.

As she worked her way through the pile, Zdena would be struck by a thought. Picking her head up out of book, she blurt a title and the section it was located in. More often than not, it was with other magical tomes, but occaisionally there would be under scientific reference. The day wore on and Zdena sat and read, doing quite a number on the texts she had assembled around herself.

[Sora Himoto]

Sora would go and get books when a title would come out of Zdena's mouth but other then that she sat beside the girl reading her own novel and blushing quite often at the love scenes between the two girls in the book.

She always made sure though to keep an eye on things around them not wanting anything to happen to Zdena or Effie. She would keep her ears open and listen encase someone or something deiced to try and sneak up on them.

Sora tensed for some reason the though of anyone harming Zdenha made her heart ache, her hand moved toward her sword strapped to her side and she clenched it tight in her fist just waiting for someone to try something the would be done in a heart beat.

[Zdena Kilvorion]

Zdena carried on, oblivious to any concerns that Sora may have had towards her safety. She was in a library, after all, and was entirely focused on the task at hand. Despite the fact that only a few weeks ago, she was moments away from being tortured by the good princess' not-so-good cousin, Zdena was not anticipating any trouble or any threat to her physical well-being.

After all, what could possibly go wrong?

She read about more spells and enchantments than most would bother to try and learn. Naturally, they were all beyond her ability. Still, it was valuable knowledge. Somewhere she would find the secrets to magic. There was so much untapped energy just waiting to be repurposed.

"Hm." she paused, "See if you can find anything on summoning. Chances are low, that the available volumes contain anything too powerful, but it would be good to know what is available. Perhaps there are methods I may even be able use. Interviewing one of these summoned creatures may also prove insightful."

[Sora Himoto]

Sora nodded and got up but before walking off she did a search of the area and made sure it was safe to leave Zdena there by herself before she walked off to get the book. Once back she sat it down on the table quietly and sat back down in her seat and keep up watch.