04TH AFFAIR | ACTION!

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Action: Genessia Library

[This is one of the few times that Crystal finds herself outside of Nova City. It's the place she's gotten used to and she likes it there. It doesn't however, have information on earth's history. Which brings her to the library in Genessia which magically has books from everywhere.

She's sitting at a table with a small smile on her lips and a book posed between her fingers. It's about the French revolution and obviously a history book to those looking over her shoulders because there are no pictures.

Unlike her usual wear she isn't in a dress but a loose light blue blouse, a white skirt and brown strappy sandals. It's the best outfit she has to combat the heat.]

Action: Park

[After checking out a few books she finds herself walking around the park. She enjoys nature though only when cut and displayed for it's beauty. It's something that her and this park have in common. Her bright blue eyes scan the area as she finds a secluded place to sit.

She has no intention of anyone coming across her.

Crystal pulls a small book from her purse, her long lovely legs curled beneath her and begins to sketch. They are small drawings of the plants in front of her without shading or details and yet they are a perfect replica of what she sees.]

Comments

Park

[burnwithawesome]

[A streak of fire can be seen in the air as it shoots across the sky. Though now it's coming down towards the park. And eventually it changes direction and heads towards crystal. Down down, and when it nears the ground, the flames disappear and Johnny lands upon his feet.]

Fancy meeting you here.

Park

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[This is the first she's seen him on fire though she doesn't look surprised. If anything she looks entertained.

Crystal places her pencil in her book and closes it.]

As if by design. [Her tone is light and teasing.] Do you always fly around the city Mr.Storm?

[burnwithawesome]

Yeah, why not? I mean, I can do it. And it's faster than walking. [Granted in this sort of heat, he's probably a fire hazard, but oh well.]

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I have no experiance flying but it sounds like fun.

[Her smile widens as she tucks a loose strand of gold behind her ear.]

Does the heat bother you?

[Crystal will admit that it's to hot for her and her appartments AC isn't the best.]

[burnwithawesome]

Oh, believe me, it is. [His favorite way to travel. He doesn't even take planes anymore back home.]</small. Not even a little bit. You could throw boiling water on me and I wouldn't feel it.

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[offwithhishat]

[ While Jefferson had been frequently visiting the park to find subjects to sketch for at least several weeks, he never really run into anyone he knew. With that in mind he usually didn't pay much mind to any people that might be surrounding him beyond a casual glance, but when his gaze fell on a familiar blonde he looked rather intrigued. His eyes traveled down to see that she was already doing something he could only assume to be quite similar to what he had planned and he couldn't help but shake his head lightly. Coincidences were always so strange.

Despite the fact he still felt a bit embarrassed about their last encounter, he did genuinely like her and to know they might share a passing hobby made him decide to approach her. As usual, he was much too naturally curious. With his hands in his pockets and a brown satchel hung across his body, he stepped forward and casually leaned into her line of vision. Whatever she was drawing or writing, he wouldn't look unless she offered him the opportunity. ]

Fancy meeting you here.

[ His grin was warm and friendly, a small hint of mock surprise in his voice. ]

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[Crystal places her pencil in her sketchbook and closes it so that Jefferson can't see. While she's very artistic it isn't a fact she's faulted or told about herself. Her drawings, like her paintings, are a glimpse into her soul and that isn't a topic she's willing to share.]

Fancy indeed.

[She smiles up at him, making no motion to move from her seat against the tree.]

Do you come here often?

[Crystal doesn't think she'll ever forget their date and she finds Jefferson entertaining but also sweet in his own way.]

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[offwithhishat]

[ He didn't mind that she wasn't up for sharing. In most cases he didn't tend to be either, but that was more for lack of confidence in having any skill at what he was doing than something deeper.

Jefferson kept his smile, but he didn't know if he was going to stay long enough to sit or not. She probably wanted privacy since she'd closed her book. ]

Pretty often. Do you? I haven't noticed you around before.

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I don't. I usually stay to Nova City but the city doesn't have parks like this.

[Her expression softens.]

Would you like to join me? The heat isn't so intense in the shade and there is occasionally a light breeze.

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[offwithhishat]

I imagine it doesn't. I've never been a fan of cities myself.

[ Her invitation seemed to catch him by a sort of surprise that he tried quickly to cover with a smile. ]

I'd be remiss to reject such an offer. [ He gave a teasing bow much like he had the first day they'd met before sitting and leaning back against the tree in a carefree sort of way. It was definitely more comfortable. ] Not a bad little spot you've found.

[Action: Library]

[im_gonna_heal_u]

[ Sometimes she wondered if she was starting to become more like her library friends in their absence. For once, Konoka wasn't looking up magic and studying it--she just wanted a good book to read. It was rare to hop out of Everglade or steal appearances in Fayren, but now she had some actual leisure time! And when she wasn't out shopping, she was running around looking for a good romance book.

She had seen the blond reading the book as she went to and fro, but eventually she actually paid attention. Drawn almost by curiosity, Konoka approached her. ]

That a history book?

[ She hadn't seen a non-magic-based one in ages. It looked so foreign! ]

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[Crystal looks up from her book, bright baby blue eyes catching sight of Konoka. She flashes the girl a smile before placing a note card on her page.]

Yes. It's about the French Revolution that took place on Earth.

[She made sure to find one that is from her world.]

Are you interested in History?

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Oh! Yeah, though I've been studying the magical side of my world's history, when it came to that.

[ As an aside, Konoka quickly adds something. ] I like your style!

Though if I were honest, I was just looking for a good book to sink into.

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Thank you.

[Crystals expression softens.]

What sort of books are you interested in? Perhaps I can recommend something from my own world. There is a greater chance you haven't read it.

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[im_gonna_heal_u]

Ah, as far as books for entertainment go, I'm fond of adventure and romance!

[ That might go double since while Konoka had learned English in her world, the language barrier was nonexistent here... as far as she knew anyway, which meant there might be a treasure trove of adventures she'd have a better grasp on. ]

Action; Park

[alittlebitofhell]

[Clay usually uses the park for runs. It's shaded for the most part, which is nice given how ungodly hot it's been. He's been running for a while now, and he's sweaty enough that he looks like he's just had a shower when he feels the familiar presence of Crystal's mind. He almost doesn't go to find her. He doesn't usually put much stock in appearances, but with Crystal it matters. He takes off his sweaty shirt at least before he walks over, his breathing heavy.]

Hey, there. It's been a while.

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[Crystal places her pencil on her page and slowly closes her book. She looks up at Clay with a warm smile.

It's always good to see him.]

It has. Any longer and I would have missed you. [Her tone remains light and teasing.]

Are you out for a run in this heat?

[She sounds equally impressed and worried. Surely he can take care of himself though the heat feels uncomfortable against Crystal's skin and she's sitting beneath the shade of a tree.

Her eyes roam down his chest, not bothering to hide her stare.]

How is it that no matter that state I met you in I want to kiss you?

Action; Park

[alittlebitofhell]

[He shrugs, wiping his face with his shirt.]

It's not that bad. It sort of reminds me of Tagaytay, in the Phillipines, only with less trees.

[He smiles.]

There's no one stopping you.

Action; Park

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[Crystal raises from her seat and steps away from the cool touch of the shade. She pauses a few inches away from him, a coy smile on her lips.]

I've never been. I can assume it's beautiful?

[She hovers close to him, not at all bothered by sweat or the affects of the sun.]

There isn't but soon you'll come to expect it. What would I do then?

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[alittlebitofhell]

The most beautiful place on Earth. [He smiles down at her.] No offense to Paris.

[And he laughs.]

I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say you'd still kiss me.

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[namemeansbeauty]

[Belle was currently carrying around a large collection of books, which was unusually high, but the young woman still managed to get around it with ease and managed to get around any obstacles. Pausing for a moment to place the books down on the trolley, she noticed the other reason.]

I assume you are a fan of history.

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[Crystal looks up from her book with an easy and open expression.]

I am.

[She doesn't mind the interruption. If she'd wanted to not be disturbed she wouldn't be reading in a library but in the safety of her apartment.]

I'm fortunate that this library has written work from many places.

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[namemeansbeauty]

It is lucky in that aspect. Mostly because certain things from here can be incomplete.

[But it was still rather interesting to look through regardless.]

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Incomplete how?

[Crystal raises an eyebrow, she hasn't read history on Genessia itself. She found the world dull and it's wars aren't recorded but then the nature of the small cities turns conflict into acts of terrorism more than war simply due to space.]

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[namemeansbeauty]

Cut off history. It just randomly starts in a odd place.

[She head it in hopes to find answers and only found more questions instead. It was strange.]