#earthrunes

"Yeah. Look, I know Nora's not your bag but this is a Fiona hold you know how we get. Sauce for the goose and all"

"Oh, nay, I know the demand and a Library must needs provide for its patrons."

"But... I would not wish damage to this book. Look, tis Earl's work."

Earl she'll admit to.

"Thanks, Zara. I.." She looks over it "Holy snot. That is his work isn't it?" A glance over the illustrations "oh my, you can see the pulse quicken in our oh so proper heroine in this picture can't you?"

Zara's cheeks are rather pink. "Aye. He is a wonderful artist, nu?"

"He's good. A touch macabre for me but no denying your man has style. Makes me wonder if you ever let him paint you... sans... apparel? Got a private painting tucked away for just you and his viewing?" Fiona, gah, they often discard propriety. She means no harm but really

The Fiona fortunately doesn't expect an answer, knowing Zara by now "I'm just gonna assume yes. Yes you do." A wink, "I'm glad he's doing gothic romance now. Horror novels just don't do it for me. No offense to any horror lovers out there"

((The horror lovers present throw popcorn at Leonora.))

Zara doesn't reply, but she is very, very pink.

( 😛 ) Leonora notices the pinking "Yep. Definitely." She lets it drop "Thanks for finding a place for these books, Zara. I don't know if we always say thanks but everyone appreciates it"

Bronte must be snoozing or she'd be fluttering down