The Lure of Learning

[mudblood_andproud]

Hermione is wandering the Plaza area of the Nexus, with no particular goal in mind. She is closely followed by a large orange cat, who seems to twirl around her ankles just at the right time to avoid being stepped on, but still be close to the young woman in question.

Suddenly, Hermione stops, just outside the grand library and looks up to the immense building with a little bit of awe, a lot of interest, and a glee that is very close to 'kid-in-a-candystore'. But even though every bone in her body wants to go into that library and explore (and get lost in the books), Hermione has paused. A slight confused look on her face.

She finds a place to sit, nearby the library, looking up at the building. The orange cat claims a seat in her lap.

"Would you rather take time to improve your own skills, or teach others to be better people?"

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[boldygoing]

He nods in agreement. "Usually by the time your internship rolls around, you've got a pretty good idea if you've got the right aptitude, but there's always a different between theory and practice."

[mudblood_andproud]

"Always is." Hermione agrees.

"Thank you for taking the time to talk to me. You have given me a lot of new options and opportunities that need considering."

Crookshanks meows. "And you have a new cat friend."

[boldygoing]

"You're welcome. You too," he adds to the cat, giving Crookshanks one last headrub before picking him up and handing him over to Hermione. "I should probably get back to my run, but it was nice meeting you."

[mudblood_andproud]

Crookshanks meows again, a little upset over losing his lap pillow. Hermione chuckles lightly as she claims her cat. And scratches behind his ears.

"I hope we meet again Jim. May Merlin smile on you."

[boldygoing]

That's not a farewell he's heard before, but he's used to that by now too. "Me too. Take care, Hermione." And with that, he's off, resuming his steady jog through the Nexus.