there's more to life than books, you know, but not much more [OTA]

[thatboleyngirl]

Anne had settled in at the hotel after a little bit, and she was beginning to become content with her situation. She figured being here was better than being dead, and she was attempting to make the best of things

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[faramir_hurin]

I am paying closer attention to those who come and go after I was told about the group of people who were here when I was not.* There is more than a little familiar about the woman, another old-fashioned one (by modern standards.) I am not surprised to see her in the history section. We do miss a lot by being from earlier times--or different worlds.

"May I help you with anything, my lady?" I ask with a light smile. "I am Faramir, head librarian here."

*Ghost research people, and he wasn't invited, so he was out when they were in.

[thatboleyngirl]

Anne looked up from her readings. "Oh! Hello," she replied, smiling a little. "I was wondering if you had any more information on--well, I'm researching myself. That's silly, I know, but I've already found information on my daughter here, and I was wondering..."

She paused a moment. "--And I've completely forgotten to introduce myself. My name is Anne Boleyn. It's a pleasure to meet you."

[faramir_hurin]

"Anne Boleyn? But that name is known to me." It takes but a moment to recall. "You have researched your daughter already?"

What has she learned? I have read more than a little about English history and that particular time period is... a busy one.

"Pardon, my lady. In truth, as I said, I know your name. It is an honour to meet you, under whatever title you prefer." I now bow formally, as she is obviously queen already or she'd not have her daughter.

"There are not so many books about you personally. Most come under histories of your husband." Which may well not be the best of subjects, depending upon when she comes from. But if she has already read about her child then she likely already knows.

[thatboleyngirl]

Anne smiled at the bow--it seemed a little silly to her, but she was pleased nonetheless that he recognized her.

"Thank you. So I should look under--my husband's name?" That disturbed her a little. She wasn't quite ready to learn what else Henry had done to his other wives, or to other people in general.

[destinywaitsher]

When Guinevere had found out about the amount of books that this place had on offer she was more than willing to go to it. Given her station, books were not so easy to come by, so a library was a far more luxurious thing than some of the other new things she had come across here. But she didn't know where to start, how could she? With so many subjects and varieties of books a person could be forgiven for wandering aimlessly for a while.

When she walked into a new area it was quiet. She could only see another woman close by and began to walk a bit slower. She knew that those who came here may be trying to think or concentrate on something and she really didn't want to interrupt or distract her.

[thatboleyngirl]

Anne had been looking at an encyclopedia, but eventually put it down. She needed a bit of a break from reading so much. When she heard footsteps nearby, she turned towards the sound, curious.

She saw the strange woman and smiled. Anne was always up for meeting new people, and she figured she needed to start somewhere.

"Hello," she said softly--she was in a library, after all.

[destinywaitsher]

Gwen looked away from the shelves when she heard the other one speak. Biting her lip, she looked to her and felt slightly guilty. She knew that anyone could go anywhere in this place but that didn't mean that she was fine with interrupting the other woman.

"Sorry," Gwen replied just as quietly. "I didn't mean to disturb you."

She really didn't. Perhaps she should leave the woman to her reading now.

[thatboleyngirl]

Anne shook her head. "You didn't disturb me at all. I was taking a break from my readings, actually."

She paused, smiling still. "Perhaps I should introduce myself? My name is Anne Boleyn." She was hoping that this woman would be friendly as well.

"I was reading--well, looking for information on myself," she explained. "Apparently I've become quite famous in my world." She laughed a little. "Silly, isn't it?"