Luana
Having walked for nearly an hour through the labyrinth of streets, she finally finds Kira's library and steps inside, shutting the door carefully behind her, mindful to keep the damp out. Books were precious, and sometimes difficult to obtain depending on the town. It was also a matter of respect. 

"Kira! Are ye about, lass?"
John
*Wikira had been having an exceptionally boring day. Very few people here to check out books, and no one here to do any returns. So, in all that time, Wikira had set to devising the meaning of yet another symbol in that book of hers. When she heard the door opening, she looked up from her work to face the customer. Lo and behold, it was Lysira. A smile immediately sprung to Wikira's face. She placed down the quill and waved to her.*

"Lysria, a pleasure to see you again. I'm glad you found your way here."



*Wikira was a short human girl, standing at a whopping five foot nothing. She had short brown hair that fell to her chin. She had dark greenish eyes with peculiar flecks of gold that seem to swim through them. She was rather skinny from a life bookkeeping and not much else.*
Luana
She spies the small woman and makes her way over. "Aye. That I did, though was no easy task. How are ye? Been out in the snow? It's lovely an' brisk. I love a fresh snow fall."
John
"It's been snowing? I can't say I've noticed. I've been busy running the library... And trying to decipher this idiotic book. How have you been?"
Luana
She draws off her cloak, careful to set the wet garment somewhere that it won't drip on anything. "Fine, mostly. Learnin' the town a bit more. How is the magic book deciphering goin'?"
John
*Wikira grimaces and looks down at the book before her. She sighs and stretches her arms above her head.*

"It's going... Very slowly. I've started work on another symbol, but this one is extremely esoteric. It has something to do with the way the body interacts with magic, but I have no idea how."
Luana
"That sounds dangerous. Ye could end up with yer skin on backwards, eh?"
John
*Wikira laughs but shakes her head.*

"Nah, I don't think so. But what could end up happening is that I lose the ability to cast magic forever. So... Yeah that's not ideal. I haven't tested it on myself yet, not until I figure how exactly what it does and how it works. Hard to do, honestly."
Luana
"Could ye test it on ...An animal, say? Sumthin' less worrisome if it goes awry?"
John
"I could. But it's best that I know what I'm doing. If I accidentally formulate the string of symbols wrong I'll give myself a migraine... Or permanent brain damage. Neither of which are very pleasant."
Luana
"Well, I'm sure I know nuthin' about it. Give me a blade, an' I'll have sumthin' to say, though." She looks about the room. "You've quite the collection here. How long did it take ye to gather them all?"
John
*Wikira looks around the room, a muted look of pride on her face.*

*The library is one larger room with shelves lining all the walls, except for the one behind Wikira's desk. There are also six free standing shelves situated throughout the room packed with books. The whole room is rather large, a few thousand square feet. The whole area is filled with the smell of old books.*

"My whole life, and several generations back. I'm the latest in a long line of librarians."
Luana
She whistles low under her breath and walks over to the closet row of books, reading the spines. "I could get lost in here for weeks." She murmurs low.

She turns to Kira. "It's even larger than my library was at home. I imagine I've nae read any of these, bein' on a different continent. It's like a thousand birthdays under one roof." She chuckles merrily.
John
*Wikira beams at her. She puts aside her work and gets up from behind the desk, walking over to Lysira.*

"Anything in particular you're looking for? Of course, browsing is fine as well."
Luana
"Well, nuthin' at the moment. But I did wish to talk to ye about sumthin' ye spoke of the other night. Yer versed in botany I heard?"
John
"Yes, I am! That's actually what I was studying earlier in my life. I was planing on becoming a botanist, you know. Then I came across that book and... Well... That became my priority."

*Lysira could detect the smallest hint of regret in Wikira's voice as she says that.*

"Anyway, why do you ask?"
Luana
"Because I also love plants. An' especially I like herbs. I wish ta know more about them. Makin' remedies an such. I've quite a need for them sometimes, especially healin' ones."
John
"Oh! I've got a few books that could help you out with that, give me a second!"

*Without waiting for a response, Wikira walks away and returns with a stack of books a minute later.*

"Okay, first and foremost, I suggest "Basic Herbology" By Ingvi Featherlight. It's a really good way to get into herbal remedies and such. Next you're gonna want to read "Medicine Around Me" By Mimi Carlington. Finally, this is a pocket book of common herbal remedies to carry around with you!"

*Wikira shoots Lyrisa a wide smile.*
Luana
She widens her eyes, stunned. Picking up the pocket sized one, she thumbs through the pages, reading the entries. She points to an ingredient. "Here now, what's this? Burberry... I've not heard of it."

She points to another ingredient, "An this? Oil of minx? Is that an herb?"
John
"Oh, Burberry is a small greenish berry you can find growing on bushes up north. They are extremely sour and will make you sick if you eat them raw, but if you crush them up and boil them, you've got yourself a juice that'll help with congestion and stomach aches. Oil of minx itself isn't an herb, but the Minx plant is! Minx plants are ferns with reddish leaves that are super sharp. Seriously, if you drag it across your skin it'll cut you open. However, when you crush the leaves, they secrete an oil that can be used as a kind of disinfectant for wounds."
Luana
"This is marvelous. Thank you. I will be careful with these, an' bring them back when I've learned them." She holds up the 'basic herbology. "An this one has drawings. That will help me learn to identify them in the woods."
Janet
"Mayhaps you'd come with me sometime. We could search fer these plants in the forest."
John
"Oh, alright, just make sure to bring them back in a month, just to ensure they are safe. If you aren't done with them you can always check them out again. Also I'd love to come with you sometime! It'll be fun! Like a d-"

*Wikira stops herself and clears her throat.*

"Like a little research expedition!"
Luana
She tilts her head, having caught Kira's little slip. "What were ye goin' ta say?" Watches the small women curiously.
John
"Whuh? Nothing! I wasn't gonna say anything. Nothing at all. Especially not something embarrassing that I'm trying to cover up. Nope! Not at all."

*Wikira gives Lysira the most unconvincing smile she's ever seen.*
Luana
She breaks into a grin. "Come now, Kira. There's nunthin' embarrassin' around me that ye need ta hide." She opens her palms. "I dinnae have anyone ta tell, ye know. Yer me only friend... Well, unless ye count the ninja R's." She adds with a small laugh.
John
*Wikira cringes to herself and puts her face in a hand, groaning. When they next speak they look extremely embarrassed.*

"Look, it was a slip of the tongue, okay? I didn't mean anything by it. I wasn't thinking."

*She sighs*

"I was gonna say... Date."
Luana
She looks completely baffled.

"Aye, we'd be settin' a date to go, of certain. Within the snow commin' down though, it might needs to wait till clearer weather. An' maybe not even till the spring?"
John
*Wikira looks at Lyrisa, dumbfounded. Perhaps she doesn't understand the terminology? That's... Probably for the best.*

"Haha yeah. Totally. Mhm. Great. Yep. Sure. I'm fine waiting until spring. Sounds good."
Luana
She gives a perfunctory nod. "Settled then. Though if the weather clears we could go sooner just ta see what grows in winter? I've no idea these parts, if there are areas where the ground stays warm. I've seen such places, where hot water boils out of the ground in springs an' keeps the earth warm fer the plants ta grow. Some strange plants can grow along such streams, though I've no idea what they might be."
John
"I don't believe there are any natural springs near here, though I can't say I've checked. I do know of a few hardy plants that live the winter, I could help you identify them when the snow melts. Just pop by whenever you're ready to head out, my schedule is flexible. Not like anyone will care if the library is closed a little early."
Luana
She nods at Kira's words, somewhat absorbed in one of the books in her hand. Suddenly she stops and looks over at the woman. "Did ye mean date as in.. A boy an' girl goin' out?"
John
"A boy and a girl... Specifically? Oh I shouldn't have said anything, I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you uncomfortable. I don't know if you even like other girls... Please just forget about it, okay?"
Luana
An eyebrow arches. "Like other... Oh." Sira blinks. This is truly the first time this has ever happened. She shrugs her shoulder. "Sorry, nae. I don't." She says simply. She lifts one of the books. "Thanks fer these. I'll return them soon, an' will be lookin' fer that splendid day to go herb huntin. Good eve to ye then, Kira."
John
"Right, of course. Sorry again. Enjoy the books! Those three are the ones I find that I use most."

*Wikira waves to Lysira and goes back behind the desk to bury herself in her work once more.*

"See you later."
Janet
"Laters!" She slides into her cloak, pulls up the hood and covers the books with the material, then bows her head and slips out into the chilly air.