when is a question not a question

[mudblood_andproud]

Hermione has her hands full when she enters the Nexus today. She has a large box in her hands, which has Crookshanks laying on top of it.

"Where do you want to go?" She speaks to the cat softly. He blinks at her a couple of times. Hermione smiles softly, and heads towards the Grand Library. Their favorite place to visit. The same place where they first visited when they entered this area of the Nexus, so many months ago.

She sets down the box gently. Crookshanks closes his eyes, content with the location. He seems to be guarding the box. Or whatever is inside the box.

Hermione doesn't seem to have a question today. She pulls a large book out of her small beaded bag. And gives Crookshanks another fond smile, petting him softly.

Crookshanks seems to be waiting for someone to appear. Who could it be?

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[boldygoing]

Without a question being asked to draw his attention, Jim doesn't notice the two of them at first, as he passes by. It's not until he hears a familiar chirp hello that he looks up from his padd, and recognizes Crookshanks and his witch. "Hey," he says, tucking the padd under his arm and altering course to approach them. "I didn't expect to see you out here."

[not_the_question]

The Doctor doesn't have K-9 today, but he is using a staff once again to help him balance. He would curse the weather and his old age, but he knows it has everything to do with the stasis of his regeneration. He just doesn't like admitting that any more.

He too has come to the Library, if only because this one has information from all the universes. The TARDIS only has selections from the universes she herself has travelled to. He waves at the cat in greeting. And smiles at the girl.

"Hullo, Hermione. Haven't seen you in awhile. How have you been?"

[delphicbooksandbaubles]

She's half browsing, half pondering some ideas when the scent of cat reaches her nose. {Oh kitty } she thinks happily and glances around looking for it. She could use a little break.

[sumarusfinest]

"Hermione? Crookshanks?"

Katsuya's exiting the library when the pair of them appear with their box with a stack of culinary books in hand. Thanks to some recent inspiration he's been working on new recipes to try out at the cafe.

"It's nice to see you two out here. Heading inside for a warm place to read? Shall I get the door for you?"

[gorogorogoro_chan]

A well-dressed gentleman sporting a pair of cool aviator sunglasses is slowly feeling his way through the Nexus. In lieu of a proper long cane, a closed umbrella is helping him suss out his surroundings.

While Hermione is focused on her book, the tip of the umbrella finds the box. The man grunts in surprise and gives the obstacle another exploratory poke to determine its dimensions. This whole blind thing is getting old really fast.

[fiveofnone]

A familiar-looking Cylon is heading down the steps of the Grand Library. His expression is serious -- more serious than usual, if that's at all possible -- but he cracks a genuine smile upon seeing the witch and her familiar. "Hey, Hermione. Hey, little man." He pulls a small electronic device -- a flashdrive -- and hands it to the witch. "I finished the electronic transcription of the arithmancy book. What's in the box?"

[smartass_captain]

Inside the library at one of the many tables Jim's sitting with a stylus hanging out of his mouth while he works fervently on one of the many data pads he's got scattered around him. The quiet of the library made it a great place to work and since his apartment isn't really an option at the moment Jim's come here to get some work done.

It isn't until a chair pulls out across form him that he looks up from his work, sharp gaze softening immediately when he sees his friend and Crookshanks.

"Hey you two." He pulls the stylus out of his mouth and twirls it between his fingers while they take their seats. "I'd say I was surprised to see you but you, in a library? Not so much surprised. How are you guys?"

[primelogic]

With the cold weather stymieing exploratory ventures in the Nexus, Spock and Jim have taken to quiet afternoons spent playing chess or reading together in their new abode. It does mean an unfortunate trip outside every so often though, and Spock is gratified once he's inside the warmth of the library.

Once he's done shaking the snow from his cloak and robes he's slow to make his way to a new section of the library and select a variety of books for himself and Jim to enjoy for the next few weeks.

He pauses when a familiar human and cat catch his eye.

"Hermione Granger and Crookshanks." He gives a slight bow of his head in way of greeting before slowly approaching. "It is gratifying to see you here. Are you both well?"