#Chapter 237 – Library Chats

I follow Ben as he strides confidently towards the large circular desk at the center of the room. The librarian – a younger man than I thought would have the job – glances up at us but then does a double take when he sees Ben. He groans a little, leaning against the reference desk. “What is it this time?” “I’d like the key to special collections, please,” Ben says, giving a rather devastating and playful smile as he holds out his hand. I watch in wonder, not used to this extra-charming side of him. “Ben,” the librarian sighs, shaking his head. “I know you’re not doing research –“ “I am too!” Ben says, laughing and dropping his hand to the desk as he grins at the librarian. I look back and forth between them, curious. “There are manuscripts up there regarding the fifteenth century negotiations which established Atalaxia as an independent nation –“ “A formation you don’t even need to study until next term –“ the librarian growls, calling his bluff. “In this time of war,” Ben