Carrie
*Juna kept her head down, focusing her gaze on the floor with each step she took through the grand library. Well grand in her eyes anyways. She always knew of there being a place with a large collection of books stretching far beyond what one could see, though she never expected it to be quite like this. It had taken a bit for Juna to give herself the courage to finally come back to the city, deciding to push away her spirit search for something more realistic in most people's eyes. Maybe the spirits weren't the reason why her magic disappeared. Perhaps she had simply forgotten. That's what she hoped anyways. At least with that logic it seemed a lot more reversible.

Entry of the library was difficult, her Jackal and Airstrider companion keeping close to her sides in their presence hardly being allowed in such a place. She couldn't bear to part with them, the two being her only true company that she could feel comfortable around. So after a few hushed apologies and promises, she had managed to get them inside for what short time she probably had to search. Problem was, she hardly knew where to start; though looking at the ground probably wasn't helping too much. Ah well, she was sure she'd find what she was looking for at some point between avoiding the other people that took up the library, too nervous at disturbing them with how sacred the library seemed to be to them.

Never before had she witnessed such silence upon being in town, but yet, this place seemed to mask most sound to the pleasure of her sensitive wolf ears . Maybe this place actually was sacred in a way. Before more thoughts could collect, she quickly shook her head to and fro. She couldn't linger too long. Soon enough she was bound to get kicked out, but she simply had to find something that can explain magic to her, something that could rejuvenate her old gift at using it. But where to even begin?*
Julie
*Scott was new in town and had gotten a hotel room a couple of nights ago. He didn't plan on staying long. He never did. Scott was always on the move, traveling from town to town. He wasn't sure about what he was looking for if anything. But regardless, he enjoyed a new setting every other week. He discovers new species and creatures everywhere he goes, which was an exciting thought for him. Perhaps he was just seeking fulfillment. He wasn't sure. But that still didn't stop him from moving every other week. His parents had wanted to travel the world before they had him. But then he came along and their plans kind of just disappeared. He promised that one day he would travel with them. But they disappeared too. Thankfully though, he had his husky, Luna, to accompany him on his journeys.*

*Scott shakes his head to get the thoughts of his parents out of his head. They've been gone for years. He was past it. He looks up at the looming building in front of him. The town library. It was the best place to gain knowledge about the area and what kind of creatures there are, along with good places to visit while he was there. Scott pats Luna's head before starting up the steps that led to the door. Luna stayed right by his side, always curious, but never straying away. Scott enters the familiar sounds of the building, the smell of old books and coffee filling his nose. For anybody new to a library, they would probably just hear the silence. For Scott though, a frequent in any library, he could hear every pencil stroke and every page flipped. But maybe that was partly because he had wolf-like ears.*

*Scott looks around the ground floor for a sign leading to the history or nature section. He was quite confused though when he saw an airstrider inside the building. He chuckles silently to himself and spots the history sign across the way. It was also in the direction of the airstrider. Maybe he'd ask about it. Possibly. Scott wasn't much of a talker unless it comes to animals and creatures. Then he couldn't shut up about them. He's already filled a leatherbound journal work of information. Luna stays right by his side, yet her ears are perked up and moving back and forth. She was also sniffing the air towards the airstrider and jackal.*
Carrie
*Juna ears remained perked, finally having a place where she wasn't constantly bombarded by noise. It was peaceful here, almost peaceful enough for her to relax a bit. She kept one hand on her Airstrider's back, keeping the bird from wandering off while she tried to look through the books in the section she was in. They seemed blank to her, but she supposed few covers gave way of what they were about. With a small leap into the air, she hopped up and pulled one of the larger books out of security of the shelf it was on, only to let out a gasp of shock at how heavy it was.

She took a moment to regain her balance, soon glancing down at the blank cover of the book she retrieved. All the while, her Jackal idly watched her, his head only turning away at spotting another four legged animal within the building. He let out a huff of air towards the Husky, clearly unamused by the curious canine. The small noise was enough to cause Juna to look towards him, closer sounds being a lot easier to pick out with the silence in the library. Upon looking, her gaze eventually shifted towards the Husky. At first, she didn't even notice the man walking with her, partially too surprised at seeing the animal. Was this another wolf? No this animal looked different than any wolf she had seen. But, what were the chances of finding another canine out here?*

*She caught herself staring for a while at the dog. Maybe there really was a part of her that wanted to believe this was some spirit's doing, but upon glancing up further, she soon noticed the companion that seemed to walk at the Husky's side. A false alarm. Juna let out a quiet sigh, shifting her focus back to the heavy book she held only to realize that she had been so distracted that she nearly forgotten about keeping watch of her Airstrider! Juna whirled her head to and fro, a yelp almost escaping her in mild panic only to notice the bird mindlessly approaching the Husky with little care in the world. Juni! She wanted to yell to the animal. Though speaking up here would lead to dire consequences, one that Juna was too afraid to risk.*
Julie
*Scott kept his guard up, even in this place of comfort. He's had too many close calls. He was wearing a jacket with a fur lining at the collar, an old-fashioned white button-up underneath. His black pants cover up his boots, which click quietly against the floor as he walks. His hair was a little messy, but it looked like it was meant to be like that. Mostly because he didn't bother with his hair. It would just get messed up again throughout the day. Occasionally he would put it up in a bun when he was reading, just to keep it out of his face. White wolf ears poke out of his hair and a tail from behind his legs, which swished side to side silently. He kept them hidden most of the time, but it was nice to let them out at times.*

*Scott turns his attention to the sound of the other canine huffing at Luna. He smiles a little, watching the jackal closely, studying it. After a few minutes, he turns his attention to the female next to the jackal. She had ears like him, which he found slightly comforting and relaxing. He didn't see much of them around, so it was a relief. Her tail was the same color as her ears, which was pretty obvious. His small smile comes back after a few seconds, realizing he was staring at her. He turns his attention back to the airstrider, which had turned around to look at Luna and him. He commits a couple features to memory so that he could put them in his journal later. He slows down a little as the creature starts walking towards them, causing Luna to turn her attention towards the airstrider. She was quite protective of Scott. Which he didn't mind.*

*Scott stops where he is, making a motion with his hand, causing Luna to sit down next to him. He lets the strider come to him, not wanting to frighten it. He was cautious around new animals, even if they had an owner. You never know if something will attack you. Scott remains calm, tilting his head a tiny bit as he studies the giant bird-like creature. It was amazing. He definitely had to put this in his book. He's never really been this close to one before, soit was a little exciting to him. Luna's tail was now sliding across the floor quickly after she realized that it wasn't a threat yet. Scott raises a hand towards the animal, wanting to pet it, but waiting for it's permission first. He would let it come to his hand.*
Carrie
*The Canifor didn't think twice, her gaze only flashing towards the man's hand reaching out towards her bird and, in a mild bout of panic, she quickly dashed over to come to stand between them. It was a weak attempt at protecting the bird and in being so anxious, she had caused her Jackal to grow on edge. His shoulder furs bristled at the pair, suspecting something going on between the husky owner and his own.*"Sorry, sorry-"*She yelped in a hushed whisper, having to remember to keep her voice low. It wasn't typically hard for her with how quiet her voice always was, but only now in a moment of panic did she have to consciously think about it while she tried to move her bird away from the man.

She didn't want to make it clear of her distrust in him with her constantly worried for the rare bird's safety after someone had once stolen the Airstrider from her when it had only recently hatched. Who was to say he wouldn't do the same the moment she looked away? Juniper had no clue what was going on!*"I- know she isn't meant to be in here. We were just stopping by temporarily."*She quickly uttered, trying to pass it off as a quick excuse to manifest an escape. Was this a bad idea? Maybe it was a bad idea. She took a deep breath, deciding to calm herself from her own delusions. Slowly she shifted her gaze to look up towards the man, her ears partially lowering in the process. Was he, another Kemonomimi? She had met many being out and about since being here, though only really confronting when out in the forests.

They had all seemed nice before. So why was she panicking now? Part of Juna wasn't even sure, but there were some moments that brought her back to Ramul Ta. The danger infested place that cared little for those that inhabit it, people included.*"Sorry..."*Juna murmured again, finding herself at a loss of words as her shoulders slumped in minor exhaustion of her conflicting thoughts. She was in a safe place now, she just wished she could feel that way.*
Julie
*Scott saw the woman move towards them from out of the corner of his eyes, tensing up a tiny bit. His hand was at his waist in less than a second, resting on the hilt of a sword hiding under his cloak. Luna was relaxed though, seeing no danger in the person approaching them. He watches as she quickly appears in front of him, standing between him and the bird. He didn't know the woman, so he was tense and hadn't bothered to hide his distrust of strangers. He keeps a polite smile on his face though, standing with a polite posture as well. He looks down at her, finding it a tiny bit comical that he was over a foot and a half taller than her. He glances back at the airstrider and back before speaking.* **"Don't be. I was just taking a look at it. I haven't been this close to one before and wanted to take notes for my journal."**

*Scott hoped he sounded sincere because he was, but sometimes things come out in a tone that isn't meant to. He also had no intention of taking the strider. He was just curious about it and wanted to study it. But the stranger wouldn't know that because he hadn't said that. He listens to her speak and shakes his head a tiny bit.* **"I don't mind if you have it in here. Libraries get a little boring without some action after a while."** *He smiles again before lowering his hand from the hilt and holding it out for her to shake.* **"I'm Scott. Scott Creed."**

*Scott seemed to have relaxed a bit after standing near her for a couple of minutes. He was a bit nervous though, his moment of courage gone and his social anxiety replacing it. He remembers he hated talking to strangers and quiets his breathing down a little bit. His heart was beating faster than usual though, which he hoped no one noticed. How would they? Maybe they can hear it. Scott clears his head of the intrusive thoughts, turning his attention back to the person in front of him. He doesn't meet many people, so this will be good for him. It's also a good opportunity to possibly ge

T to know about the strider. That thought surprisingly calmed him down a bit.*