She narrowed her eyes in suspicion, but stayed rooted to the spot, watching the book. It was hideous. And very obviously self-published: the pre-internet version of an e-book with awkward stock art on the front and text in Papyrus.
Self-published books were very hard to find and esoteric, often existing in very few remaining copies. Moreso the older they got. This looked older than her. Her fingers twitched.
"I'm not removing your hold unless you promise not to vandalize anymore books," she said warily, eyes still on the book. The temptation was clear. But she had to protect library books; that was both her job and something akin to her life calling. "...But lend me the book, and I'll believe you if you do. If you break your promise, I keep it." It was far from an even trade, one book she wanted versus the damage he might cause.
Her ears twitched under her hat. She didn't believe him, necessarily. She'd done a lot of studying on that subject herself, and spoken to quite a few witches, and had absolutely no luck. But there was little risk for potential pay-off... maybe. Her eyes narrowed again as they glanced from the book to him. Her doubt was probably written on her face. But she was intrigued, if nothing else. She reached out to take the book. "And as for my curse... another trade. Show me what you are, and I'll show you what I am."
Self-published books were very hard to find and esoteric, often existing in very few remaining copies. Moreso the older they got. This looked older than her. Her fingers twitched.
"I'm not removing your hold unless you promise not to vandalize anymore books," she said warily, eyes still on the book. The temptation was clear. But she had to protect library books; that was both her job and something akin to her life calling. "...But lend me the book, and I'll believe you if you do. If you break your promise, I keep it." It was far from an even trade, one book she wanted versus the damage he might cause.
Her ears twitched under her hat. She didn't believe him, necessarily. She'd done a lot of studying on that subject herself, and spoken to quite a few witches, and had absolutely no luck. But there was little risk for potential pay-off... maybe. Her eyes narrowed again as they glanced from the book to him. Her doubt was probably written on her face. But she was intrigued, if nothing else. She reached out to take the book. "And as for my curse... another trade. Show me what you are, and I'll show you what I am."
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