unknownrival: (Inwardly facepalming. Really...)
Ryudo Issei ([personal profile] unknownrival) wrote2010-02-10 09:43 pm
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[RL - forward-dated to the 11th. Kid visiting.]

Issei let out a sigh as they left the dining room. "I apologize for my father and brother's behavior," he said, blushing slightly. "They have very... open personalities. It's an admirable quality, when they aren't talking about things I would rather have them hide..."

Really, were all of those embarrassing personal stories about him necessary? Issei loved them dearly, and all, but honestly. He had to talk to this person again.

"They only said such things because they wanted you to relax and feel comfortable with us," he admitted, "so I suppose I can forgive them for that. Now that dinner is over, how would you like to spend your visit?"
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Exactly~

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-12 06:04 pm (UTC)(link)
"The library, of course!" Issei shook his head and composed himself. Now was not the time for moping, not while he had important guests. "We have quite the collection; mostly of religious books and tracts, of course, but also some secular works. Even I haven't read the entirety of its contents."

Issei felt great pride in their temple's library. It could hardly be faulted for size, and he was sure that even Kid could find something in there to appreciate.

[personal profile] pandorabox 2010-02-12 06:09 pm (UTC)(link)
The library sounded like a perfect way to kill some time, particularly since Kid hadn't done much research into the types of jewels this world had. And since Issie didn't seem to care about his less-than-legal habits, then surely he wouldn't mind if the thief browsed through a few books to feed them, right?

And the monk was right; the library was huge. He could spend hours here.

"You don't mind if I look around, do you?" Though he was already heading toward the nearest bookcase.

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-12 06:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Not at all, go right ahead! If you like, you can take some home with you if you promise to return them," Issei assured him as he took a seat. "Ah, the newer books are over near the front, in case you're interested."

Most of the religious books wouldn't have been much use to him, nor would the novels Issei kept around for pleasure. There were, however, a few books in the front that Issei had somehow acquired (more like stole from his archrival): books that talked about things like the Mage's Association, Clock Tower, and the magical properties of gems. With a little searching, Kid would soon find out that not only were the famous gems more likely to be magical, but even ordinary ones could be.

[personal profile] pandorabox 2010-02-12 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
Kid spends quite some time going through the secular books that do talk about magic and jewels, and it isn't long before he staring at his open book with a deep frown set upon his features.

... why hasn't he thought about heisting here before?

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-12 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
Issei blinked, and started approaching Kid. "You've been looking at that book for quite a while. Would you like to bring it home with you?" he asked, careful to keep his voice low in order to not disturb the other occupants of the library.

[personal profile] pandorabox 2010-02-12 11:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Quickly, the thief snapped the book shut and nodded at Issei. "If you don't mind, I'd like to take it with me," he said, keeping his voice low as well.

It looked like he was going to heist on this world soon, after all.

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-12 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
"Go right ahead! Take as many as you want. A temple should be generous with its loans," Issei answered brightly.

[personal profile] pandorabox 2010-02-13 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
Kid nodded in thanks to his friend and stood up, tucking the book underneath his arm as he did so. "I thank you for your cooperation, particularly since you didn't have to help if you didn't want to."

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-13 12:13 am (UTC)(link)
"Don't be silly," Issei chided, smiling gently. "You're my friend, of course I'll assist you in any way I can. What else are good friends for?"

[personal profile] pandorabox 2010-02-13 12:26 am (UTC)(link)
"Fair enough," Kid responded with an appreciative grin.

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-13 12:35 am (UTC)(link)
"Ah, speaking of things that friends should do for each other, one of which is relay messages..." Issei chuckled. "A robot told me to ask you to stay out of his business. He seems to think I have some hold over what you do."

[personal profile] pandorabox 2010-02-13 12:39 am (UTC)(link)
Blink blink. A robo--

Oh.

Kid's expression turned amused. "Bass-kun, am I correct?"

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-13 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
"That would be him, I believe," Issei answered with a shrug. He didn't really care one way or the other.

[personal profile] pandorabox 2010-02-13 12:43 am (UTC)(link)
"I'll let him know you passed on the message," he responded with a chuckle. Typical Bass being... typical Bass, again.

[identity profile] stripping.livejournal.com 2010-02-13 12:45 am (UTC)(link)
"Thank you. I told him that you don't automatically listen to your fans, but..." He shrugged again. "Some people will never change their minds."
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