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[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

[Lithuania had been forced to make a run in the sudden rain to the nearest building that didn't look like it was falling apart, and so had ended up in the library with Leafeon close on her heels. There were worse places to spend a storm, she supposed, once you got over the strange selection of books and ignored the books on sex in favor of the poetry collections.

She moved a large chair near to a window and is sitting there. There's a large pile of books beside the chair within easy reach, but she's ignoring those in favor of staring out the window at the rain. There's a half-finished Emily Dickinson collection on her lap.

Leafeon, for the record, is perched on the back of the armchair like a cat.]

It's lasting a long time, for a storm.

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[da-ze-kid.livejournal.com]

I blame Tenshi. She can control the weather, you know.

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

Tenshi? In your world, do you mean?

[da-ze-kid.livejournal.com]

Yeah. She's here too, though.

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

Do you know where she is? Though I think it's the queen, or one of those women working with her.

[da-ze-kid.livejournal.com]

I know she lived in the shrine she made, but... since the storm started? She could be anywhere in the gardens.

If that was true, I won't be surprised.

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[pluckmygstring.livejournal.com]

[Austria is sitting in a chair in a corner of the library, completely drenched. Her violin is in its case next to her chair; she'd already checked to assure that it wasn't damaged. She seems rather preoccupied as she flips through a poetry book restlessly.]

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

[Lithuania offers her a towel. Rather, Leafeon hops up onto the armrest of the chair to offer one, but Lithuania is close behind.]

[pluckmygstring.livejournal.com]

[She nods to the pokemon and accepts the towel.]

Danke.

[She begins drying off, dainty as ever. Then she looks over to see Lithuania nearby.]

Oh, Guten Tag, Lithuania.

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

[Leafeon nods and returns to Lithuania.]

Laba diena.

What do you think the point behind this storm is?

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[shanghaiworld.livejournal.com]

Perfect weather to make your own books for a library, isn't it?

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

Make your own books? [Lithuania looks over curiously.]

[shanghaiworld.livejournal.com]

Why not? It's certainly something to do, while this is going on.

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

I suppose. What sort of books?

[ussher.livejournal.com]

[Russia had not hurried out of the storm; while it was bitter and almost dangerous outside, it makes this place feel real somehow, not just a strange fairytale story. Needless to say when she finally finds herself in the library, she is drenched, eyes covered with wet bangs.]

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

[She hadn't spoken with Russia since the phantom incident, not really, so she's a bit uncertain approaching. But still, she offers a towel.]

[ussher.livejournal.com]

[Russia, as usual, is fine with pretending she had never had a moment of weakness, nor did she witness Lithuania's fear. She has probably at this point convinced herself it never happened. Her smile as she takes the towel, therefore, seems a little out of place.]

Thankyou.

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

I suppose the queen wants us all together, or something.

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

[Grell had been lingering by a window after she had arrived, staring out at the fury of nature, not even bothering to try to dry herself off. Her hair will be hell...]

It's nice to have a storm come through, though...a bit more natural than the constant sunshine.

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

It is a bit more normal than one type of weather all the time. It seems to have ruined almost all the buildings, though.

[esoteric_rose.livejournal.com]

Yes...it's a pity, but we can rebuild, and I saved the more important things that would have been devastating to lose for me. This is why storms shouldn't be pent up like I imagine the Queen has done.

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

Do you think it works like that? It would explain how long it's lasting, if it's more than one.

[existwithoutme.livejournal.com]

[Kuja arrived some time after the storm began, wet and wordless.

Now she is quite dry and has been spending her time in the adult section, as it's less populated, but she hears Lithuania speak nonetheless.]

That is because, obviously, it is a magical storm. [There is a hint of condescension in her tone.]

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

[Lithuania catches the tone and draws herself up properly, returning it.]

I don't doubt it's some ploy by the queen's group, it was just an observation.

[existwithoutme.livejournal.com]

Ah, in that case, I thank you for the astute observation. It was very necessary to say, so I'm pleased someone was bold enough to voice it. [Surely no one would ever accuse Kuja of being sarcastic.]

[rueandwolf.livejournal.com]

[Why is she stuck in a building with a bunch of other people this sucks.]

You aren't obligated to listen, or to respond. If I'm bothering you, feel free to go elsewhere in the library.