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[quiet_librarian]

After a brief conversation with someone else, Drusilla had decided to stay in the Forum for a little bit and look around the busy commercial district. Most of the time, her interest strays to any market booths that offer books.

The young woman might stand out a little, as she is dressed in Victoria-era clothing. But she moves with comfort and ease through the Forum, as if she has been here before.

Eventually, she finds a place to sit down with a few of the books she had purchased. Carefully, even while wearing gloves, Drusilla flips through the pages of the book with interest.

"It would be so interesting to travel to the places one finds in books. I wonder, where the line between fictional and reality truly blend?"

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[u_can_have_it_4_a_song]

A thin man in a finely-tailored suit, walking with a hat and a silver-headed cane, smiles wryly at the young lady's question. "One might argue that the question is largely one of perspective, for we are all stories to someone--even ourselves."

[quiet_librarian]

"That is very true." Dru closes her book for a moment, to smile softly. "It is a wonder to see which stories are found memorable enough to be captured in tomes, for others to read."

[u_can_have_it_4_a_song]

"It is that," he agrees. "Is there a story you favor, perchance?"

[quiet_librarian]

"It would be hard to pick one. I think that is why I decided to own a book store."

[u_can_have_it_4_a_song]

"A healthy occupation. Is it here in the Nexus? Or in your own world, somewhere?"

[quiet_librarian]

"In my own world." Dru gets a faint smile on her face. "But I never thought of the possibility of owning one here."

[u_can_have_it_4_a_song]

"Food for thought. I've been known to make occasional arrangements for real estate here, from time to time." He feigns embarrassment, adding, "ah, but where are my manners? Schön W. Freund, at your service."

[quiet_librarian]

"Drusilla Kent." She offers a gloved hand to him in the introduction. "Most people call me Dru."

"Out of curiosity, what sort of arrangements can you make?"

[u_can_have_it_4_a_song]

Schön bows over her hand, not quite bringing it to his lips. "Ms. Kent, a pleasure." When he lets go, she'll find a business card with his name on it tucked into her hand.

"I help people find spaces suited to their needs, secure those spaces from unwanted intrusion, and help keep them from being shuffled around in the fluid geography." He preens just a little in the course of sweeping off his hat.

[quiet_librarian]

Dru takes the time to look over the business card that is now in her hand with slight interest.

"It sounds like a challenging job. I would have never thought to worry about changes in the geography."

[u_can_have_it_4_a_song]

The card is white, untextured, with the name "Schön W. Freund" in embossed black letters. Under his name, in smaller letters, the word "Entrepeneur." Along the bottom edge of the card, in glossy white (and thus, only visible when they catch the light) are a series of numbers--a phone number or PINpoint ID, most likely.

"It's one of the peculiarities of doing business in the Nexus. There aren't many places like it, and one must learn by doing."

[quiet_librarian]

Dru takes out her clutch, to put the card away in a safe place for later. She looks back up at Schön when he explains the peculiarities of the Nexus.

"I would imagine it would take a lot of courage and dedication to set up a shop here."

[u_can_have_it_4_a_song]

"Only if one views the Nexus as a strange and frightening place. To some, it seems an ideal opportunity."

[hafuri_shinki]

"That is an interesting question." A young man clad in a very nice suit will be answering Drusilla's question, looking very thoughtful. "My personal belief is that the line is more blurred than most might think. They do say truth is stranger than fiction, do they not?"

And then he'll smile at her. "I rather like your outfit. It suits you."

[quiet_librarian]

"It is strange to think about the possibility of being seen a fictional character to others. But I know how much that happens."

Dru smiles in response. "Thank you. I sewed it myself."

[hafuri_shinki]

"Quite a bit in a place like this, I'd imagine."

Kazuma looks impressed, taking a few steps closer. "Did you really? May I get a closer look at the workmanship?"

[quiet_librarian]

"Certainly." Dru extends out her hand, so he can examine her sleeve.

"I'm Drusilla Kent." She figures an introduction would also be good right now. "But, most people call me Dru."

[hafuri_shinki]

Kazuma approaches close enough to gently feel the fabric between his fingers, looking closely over the sleeve with a look of awe. "This is very impressive. If only I could sew even half as well..." he chuckles a little, ruefully.

"A pleasure to meet you. I am Kazuma."

[quiet_librarian]

"Nice to meet you Kazuma."

"My mother is a fashion designer, so she taught me how to sew at an early age."

[hafuri_shinki]

"I see. That actually sounds like quite an interesting thing to learn." Kazuma's not being sarcastic, looking at her with an impressed smile.

[quiet_librarian]

"It can be a great hobby to learn. I could teach you a few simple steps."

[hafuri_shinki]

"Would you? I'd love to." And his lady would be very amused by the thought of him sewing, hee.

[quiet_librarian]

"We would have to arrange a time when we can work on something together. Do you have any designs in mind?"

[hafuri_shinki]

"Designs? Perhaps..." Kazuma considers, then shows her the mark on the back of his hand. "Something like this?"

[quiet_librarian]

Dru reaches out to carefully take his hand to study the design carefully. "I am sure we can put this on a fabric."

"Were you thinking of a shirt? Robe? Dress?"