Someone finally tries to handle Imi's pron!trauma...

[justanimitator]

[Soooo, this one time, Imitator!Len actually did make it to the library [though he doesn't know who the 'librarian' is yet...] ...mostly because it was a combination of rainy and snowy out, and he didn't like what it did to his clothing or running back to the bus to change (again).

As he is standing by the shelves, trying to figure out how everything is sorted and what to look for, he notices a familiar face...]

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[defender]

Adopting is always an option.

[justanimitator]

Oh! Oh, that's good then...

[long pause]

...Thank you, Miku-san... again.

[defender]

It was no trouble, but...

...are you sure there isn't anything more you'd like to know about?

[justanimitator]

Just... why... Master was looking at those... things.

I don't think Miku-san would know either, though.

[defender]

[Oh. Well. She's not touching that with a ten-foot pole.]

I suspect you would have to ask him that, and I also suspect it would be better if you never saw him again.

[justanimitator]

Yeah... um... I really don't uh, want to talk to him. I actually never saw Master or talked to him in the first place. He didn't know about me.

Uh, um. He might think I'm spyware or something, anyway! Eh heh.

[rubs the back of his neck again]

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[justanimitator]

Um... any... anyways.

Miku-san understands libraries? Can you tell me where... um... [taps his fingers as he lists them off] books on etiquette, seasons, instruments, and tea are?

[defender]

I can show them to you, if you'd like. [Rising from her seat.] This way...

...etiquette and tea?

[justanimitator]

Thank you again...

[nodsnods]

Well, um, 'manners' is 'etiquette', right? Um... I keep being rude, so I should know manners. Miko-san-- the girl who couldn't find her, um, brother from the other day-- wants to learn too. So maybe we can um, read it together.

[very seriously] Tea is important!

[defender]

It's good to know you're making friends. [Turns a corner and gestures at the bookcase before her.] There. Etiquette.

I suppose, in certain circles. I didn't think you were involved with aristocracy.

[justanimitator]

I've been working on it... [takes a few books off the shelf that have helpful-looking titles]

Oh! Um, well, Rin did used to be a Princess! The one I meet for tea almost every day.

[defender]

Oh?

Is she a queen now, then?

[justanimitator]

Um... no? I don't think she's anything now.

[softly]

There was a revolution.

[defender]

...I see.

[Hastens her pace suddenly to the next set of books.] That happens. A wonder she escaped unscathed.

[justanimitator]

[almost trips a little as he tries to keep up]

It's not... a wonder. Her brother saved her.

[last said in an odd tone of voice, as he suddenly becomes very interested in the floor, apparently]

[defender]

Her brother.

[Whirls on another bookcase abruptly, studying the titles - full of pretentious literature - before continuing to walk.]

[justanimitator]

Y-- yeah. He was a... very good brother, I think...

[would normally jump at sudden movement like that, but he's lost in his thoughts]

[defender]

I'd imagine so.

Here we are. Tea. Take your pick.

[justanimitator]

[shakes himself out of it]

O-- Oh. These look good...!

[defender]

I take it with plenty of milk and sugar, myself.

[justanimitator]

[have a surprised smile]

Me too! Um... I like it very sweet. Honey and cinnamon sticks are good too...

[defender]

[Smirks, teasingly.]

Chubby bunny, aren't we?

[justanimitator]

[heeeeeeey-- He's not sure about the 'bunny' part, but he's getting the gist here]

Sweet things are good! Likes cakes, candies, pie, bread pudding, chocolate... and bananas!

I can't get 'chubby' either.

[defender]

[Undeterred.]

Chubby bunny.

[justanimitator]

[Moooouuuuuu!]

Even-- even if I am-- I still like them!

[he might be pouting a little]