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[oliverplus]

[during the current crisis, Oliver has taken shelter in the Plane's library. he is reclining in a comfortable chair, with a book on the floor in front of him--upside-down and open, as though it's slipped off his lap. he is just stirring from sleep, and sits up, causing the back of the chair to come up with him. he shakes his head, looking about groggily for an instant--then, instantly, he's on edge. he looks slowly around the room, contemplating it warily] Hey, is someone...? ...no.

[slowly, he reaches down to retrieve his book--something on Greek and Roman mythology, for the curious. but he's still stiff and edgy, glancing around him before he turns his gaze downward, flipping back to his page previous page. but instead of reading, he looks up again, tense] Who-who's there? I hear you!

[ooc: Oliver has also made a choice! In your comment, please leave a note for me, either to PM you or your AIM/e-mail/whathave you so I can ask a question before he interacts with your character.]

Comments

[polarization]

[ Amused scoff at the mention of the bar. ] Too bad we don't have a hotel 'r something. ... the hot springs don't count.

[oliverplus]

[Oliver's priorities are obvious as always] Why not? They've got rooms, haven't they? And the ballroom's even got clothes!

[polarization]

'Cause. Just doesn't count. [ And he may have a Thing against it for being the first place on the Plane he saw, and... also the first place he was stuck for a while. ] ... 'n I'd like to see you wearing stuff from there.

[oliverplus]

[Oliver missed that event, but he catches a hint of that feeling and knows better than to press]

You probably will do! Unless a washing machine appears on the Plane. Actually, I wonder if that mansion's got one... Bet it's got lots of rooms, too!

[polarization]

[ Shrugs. ] It does.

[oliverplus]

What, you've been in there? I mean, if you're looking for a place to stay, that'd probably work. Wouldn't it?

[polarization]

... I was here for a while. Before. Had a lotta time to explore. [ Boy, his shoes sure are interesting right about now. ] Guess it would. Just felt... weird, being in there.

[oliverplus]

[way to keep him from finding out anything about how you're feeling, Sefton] You mean...'cause it's so, you know, huge? Yeah, I've never lived anywhere fancy like that. [smiles a bit sheepishly] But the library's not so bad, either.

[polarization]

[ Well, duh. That's kinda the point. ] Yeah. 'Cause of that. ... 'm used to here, anyway.

[oliverplus]

Ah...yeah...

Got any tips about camping out for a newcomer?

[polarization]

Not really. Just find a corner that's outta the way.

[oliverplus]

[keeping his tone cheerful, although he's worried about why Sefton has closed up. not that he doesn't usually, really...] Well, sounds like a start, anyway. Thanks, Sefton.

[polarization]

[ Being trapped on the Plane after staying 'voluntarily' for so long is stressful. )8 ]

Nothing t' thank me for.

[oliverplus]

What about for this? [holds up the device] And you didn't kick me out of your library, so that's a plus.

[polarization]

[ Scoffs in amusement. ]

Should be thanking you for that. 'n the library's not mine.

[oliverplus]

You're the one who gave it back!

Well, you didn't put up "keep out" signs in your corner either. So either way, I'm grateful.

[polarization]

Wasn't mine to keep.

[ Rolls his eyes. ] Didn't always stay in the same corner.

[oliverplus]

[smiles wryly] Trust me, you don't want to start debating ownership of that. [ownership is an interesting issue in the case of contraband, after all]

Well, you could've printed more than one sign.

[polarization]

[ He just... shrugs. ]