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[oliverplus]

[Oliver is in the library today, seated at a table with several stacks of books around him. most of the spines have to do with a variety of mythologies or with the end of the world--or the universe or time, depending on what society the book is from. he has a large volume open in front of him and is paging quickly through it, skimming for...something. unfortunately, it's an old book and he's creating a bit of a dust screen in his haste]

Weber said Pestilence, and if that rain held some sort of disease, maybe... But what does that have to do with the forcefield? Is it all even relate- [coughs, pausing in his research to sit back a bit and wave a hand in front of him in an attempt to dissipate some dust. he realises someone else is there then and blinks] Oh! Hey, I didn't--[cough]--see you there. [tries to smile through one more cough. waves his hand again; dust is so annoying]

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[oliverplus]

That's good to hear... [but he also caught those emotions and can't hide his continuing worry] Have you been on the Plane much lately? [tries to make it sound casual but doesn't quite manage to]

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

No. I do not spend much time here, in all honesty. So I suppose no less than usual.

[oliverplus]

[nods, relieved to hear that] Well, that's good.

So...what brings you to the library?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{Simply,} There is a wider selection of material here than even the royal libraries of England or France combined, so I often come here to read. Sometimes to see if people I know are remembered by these tomes, others only to read for pleasure. I never look ahead, however.

[oliverplus]

[blinks. he'd never thought of doing that] Wait, you look up other people from your home?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

On occasion. I... know from peoples' reactions to my own name that I am remembered, but after a recent conversation, I understand that others are remembered as well.

[oliverplus]

Wow. [knowing how Robespierre is remembered in his history, he's a bit nervous how his friends might be] You know they might not be the same, though...right?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

I know. But it is still of interest to see how they are remembered, even if it is another world or my own. I have no way to tell, so it cannot fairly influence my perception or actions.

[oliverplus]

That's true...

I hope it's been...you know, nice to see.

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{He pauses briefly} An old friend of mine, her brother led a very interesting life in some place.

[oliverplus]

[uncertainly, watching him] Yeah? Like...interesting how?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{Pause} He lived much of his life as a woman after being exiled from France as a spy for the King.

[oliverplus]

[surprised] Whoa, really? That must've been....tough.

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

Perhaps. I have not met him, but I have heard much of him from her.

[oliverplus]

[a bit worried--he feels like Robespierre is skirting something here] What about her? Did it talk about her, too?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

No. From the records I found, there is no mention of d'Eon having a sister at all. It is puzzling because of her work, but perhaps for the best.

[oliverplus]

Huh. What sort of work does she do?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

{He pauses. Before, his only answer would have been "she works for France," but now concealing it seems silly}

A spy for the King.

[oliverplus]

[blinks] Really? Cool!

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

I have no opinion on the matter. {Except he totally does}

Her work was secret, so I only know of some of her missions.

[oliverplus]

Then...maybe she's not in the books because she never got discovered?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

She was discovered.

{Which is said quite simply, but for the moment before he averts his eyes again, there's anger, quite clearly}

[oliverplus]

Oh. [cringes at that feeling] [uncertainly] You...okay?

[le-traitre.livejournal.com]

Why would I not be, Monsieur Day?

[oliverplus]

You... [pauses, trying to figure out how to say this without actually saying it] You looked a bit upset. That's all.