[color=f7941d]Isabella had settled on one tome when a familiar voice brought her out of her self-narrated tour of the library. She was glad of it, she hadn't decided on anything the pie was feeling as if it contained lava, even through the corner of the cloak. Bela smiled at Rory, and raised an eyebrow as the other woman rubbed sleep from her eyes. Had she woken her with her silly droning?

[color=662d91]"Actually, that sounds right up my alley. Are you hungry, I swear this pastry has dragon's fire in it or something."[/color] Bela commented as she held up a slightly steaming corner of her cloak. [color=662d91]"Would you bring the book out to the garden, and maybe we can share it...or at least break it open to let it cool."[/color] Bela commented, trying to hide the happiness she felt. She hadn't known whether she would see Rory again or not, but here she was. 

When her companion agreed, Isabella led the way out to the garden. With her back to the rough bark of a tree, Bela unfolded her steaming treasure from her cloak. It still looked just as perfect as when the vendor had handed it to her. With a quick blow on the pastry, the young woman broke the thing in half, and with a smile, offered half to her friend.

[color=662d91]"So, ancient Arathi Empire?"[/color] she asked as she nibbled at a cooling corner of what would serve as her dinner. [color=662d91]"Any good battles in there?"[/color] she asked, her mouth half full of cooling pie. It tasted glorious, filled with vegetables and a savory gravy, it was better food than even the wife of Gorgio was able to create. 

The library and garden were quiet and Bela was glad they seemed to be the only ones there. She didn't care that she'd gotten in trouble for staying out late the night before. She'd stay there until sunrise if Rory did. [color=662d91]"I've been looking for something..."[/color] she chewed the bit of pie still in her mouth and swallowed, [color=662d91]"Riveting..."[/color] She chuckled at her use of the word.[/color]