[Shortly after breakfast, Hubert pays the library a visit. There, he browses for anything he deems useful and surrounds himself with as many historical documents as he can pull out. Some background knowledge never hurt, no matter how outdated and unrelated. (His eyes also drift to another section now and then, though a shake of his head is enough
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As Hubert comes in the door, Asbel was just preparing to leave the house, so the two cross paths.]
Oh... Hubert, you're back.
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Nodding, he fixes his glasses.]
Yes, that took less time than anticipated.
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Did you find what you were looking for?
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Regarding old history, for the most part. It seems more recent information will have to be sought from the public.
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As luck would have it, however, he actually happens to be in the living room when Hubert enters, and he looks up to see who it is before giving a quick nod of greeting.]
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Hubert pauses when he notices Richard, then gives a slow nod of his own. Even now, it's a tad awkward. Richard's been in the house for a while, but they've yet to sit down and have an actual talk. He figures it would be best to throw in words of acknowledgement.]
. . . Your Highness.
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That awkwardness is palpable, and Richard suspects he knows exactly where it comes from. After all, the damage he'd done wasn't limited only to Windol. And he hasn't spoken to Hubert in seven years, not really... encounter in Lhant they had notwithstanding. He's not exactly proud of what happened there.]
Sir Hubert. You missed lunch, you know.
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Yes. . . . I was at the library.
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