[color=fff79a]"Ah, very well."[/color] Marise seemed a bit sad that they turned down their hospitality but didn't complain too much. She put on her usual smile, grabbing a coat hanging on a rack near the foyer. A simple dark cloak that covered most of ones body. [color=fff79a]"Shall we be off then? I am not familiar with the Library as my sister but I shall help to the best of the ability. Perhaps we can eat out? I'd love to speak a bit more when my sister isn't instigating anything."[/color] Marise giggled, turning to Himeko. [color=fff79a]"And...if you want, I can try teaching you a little, Himeko. If you're looking for ancient civilizations it would be good to at least learn to read their language, no?"[/color] She opened the door again, stepping out into the streets.

[color=fff79a]"But a thought for later, hmm? The library isn't too far away."[/color]

Marise kept a brisk pace, Charlotte followed the oldest Fiore sister through the streets, the sun sinking low in the sky as noon came and went. She had spent longer helping the sisters than she'd have liked, but such was a fair trade of information. For the most part, they had no trouble moving. With Marise leading them none of the guards questioned what they were doing or who they were.

Once arriving at the 'library' Marise was halted by two guards in front of the building. To say it looked unimpressive was something of an understatement for Charlotte. Just a two story building in a rather nondescript part of town, next to a massive fortress of sorts that seemed to be the headquarters for the guard. After talking with the guards for a moment, they moved aside and let Marise and them pass, though not before giving Charlotte and Himeko a few cold stares.

[color=8882be]"...not a very warm welcome."[/color] Charlotte grumbled as she stepped into the building. She made a beeline for one of the shelves, frowning mildly. [color=8882be]"At least they seem like they're good at being organized."[/color] The interior was small, with high shelves and somewhat cramped aisles between them, lit only by windows and the occasional candle. [color=8882be]"This place...isn't exactly a friend of scholarly pursuits, are they?"[/color] She grumbled as Marise started talking to a book keeper sitting behind a desk. [color=8882be]"Hmph...see anything like that symbol of yours, Himeko?"[/color]

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[color=bc8dbf]"Odette, you can come out now."[/color] Livia sighed tiredly as she walked into her room, almost having falling onto the bed had it not been for Odette helping her sit on it. [color=bc8dbf]"I really over did it a bit..."[/color] She grumbled holding her head, taking a few seconds to just breathe and get her body back under control. Odette sat on the bed next to her, fidgeting in a worried manner as she tried to think of something to say or do, only to fail entirely and simply end up staring.

[color=bc8dbf]"Don't worry so much about me,"[/color] Livia grunted. [color=bc8dbf]"More importantly...that shade of yours."[/color] Odette wilted at the words, holding a hand to her mouth as she frowned.

[color=f6989d]"...sorry..."[/color] She replied quietly.

[color=bc8dbf]"It will come back unless I permanently separate it from your soul. You can't hide from that thing."[/color]

[color=f6989d]"...I know..."[/color]