Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 9:58:04 GMT -5
((Still the same "thread", just...it's being weird so I'm trying this.))
((Gah. Val's account won't let me post.))
*Valerie beamed at Leetah.*
"And I'm pretty sure I'm a high something, myself," *she said looking at the floating son of Death and two girls who were apparently embroiled in some kind of supernatural war who stood in front of her desk. This afternoon made the daily task of telling off pre-teen vandals seem prosaic by comparison.*
"As for my boss, well...frankly I doubt he could help."
"Perhaps the time for doubting is past, Valerie," *said Giles, appearing behind the counter and smiling blandly at the three patrons, his voice soft and mild.* "Perhaps you should go shelve those books while I see how I can be of assistance here."
*Valerie bit her lip and mumbled "yes sir" before moving off with the trolley and disappearing amongst the stacks.*
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Post by Malefica on Feb 1, 2008 10:06:51 GMT -5
*Malefica smiled and gave him her hand*
"My name is Malefica. I am a witch and the Guardian of the Holy Grail. Long story - little time to tell. My fortress is being attacked by devils, demons and trolls, led by a Northern trickster god, Loke. To make a long story short - I need help."
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 10:25:01 GMT -5
*Giles listened patiently, rubbing his chin for a moment before he took off his glasses.*
"Well, what did you have in mind?" *he asked.* "Any idea what kinds of demons you're dealing with?"
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Post by Malefica on Feb 1, 2008 10:27:52 GMT -5
"No idea. But some of them are green, and some are black and some are red. They all have red or black eyes. Rather unpleasant-looking."
*She looked worried.*
"My elven army is fighting bravely, but the demons are very stubborn. Do you have any ideas that might help us?"
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 10:35:47 GMT -5
*Giles rubbed his forehead and put his glasses back on.*
"None, I'm afraid. Unless I know even vaguely the type of demons you're dealing with, I won't have a clue where they've come from, what they're capable of, or what can be used against them."
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Post by Malefica on Feb 1, 2008 10:45:42 GMT -5
*Malefica got a mental image of demons using fire to attack her fortress.*
"They are fire demons. And they are attacking right now. Sorry, but I have to go back. Thank you for your kind assistance!"
*Malefica quickly left the Library, bringing Leetah with her.*
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 10:48:06 GMT -5
*Giles rolled his eyes as he went back to his office.*
"A little late to be jumping into research," *he muttered, nonetheless wishing them the best in their efforts.*
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Post by Leetah on Feb 1, 2008 12:58:36 GMT -5
*Leetah heard his last words and walked after him*
"I wonder how much research YOU would manage to do on 5 minutes notice!" *she said.* "We were warned about the demons 5 minutes ago, and after that Malefica had to use her magic to get here. She is risking her life to save the earth from going under, and she does not deserve to be treated like this!!!"
*With these last words she ran out of the library, tears streaming down her face.*
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 13:10:39 GMT -5
*Giles raised his eyebrows, shrugged and went back into his office. The world had ended before. It would end again. If it could be avoided, fine, but apocalypses were hardly always the utter doom everyone seemed to expect. Even if the end of the world WERE the case at hand, which he highly doubted.*
Trust a teenager to over-react. Honestly, do they think they're the only ones? Battles rage every day, across the earth. Demons are everywhere.
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Post by Leetah on Feb 1, 2008 13:30:27 GMT -5
*Leetah came outside the library when one of Loke's demons got sight of her and attacked. He was a big, black demon with red eyes. Leetah gave a shout and ran back into the office, followed by the demon.*
"Dr. Giles? How do you get rid of THIS demon? Please, think quickly. I think he is going to kill us both!!"
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 14:15:42 GMT -5
*Giles spat out something in Sumerian that did little to relieve his feelings and nothing to improve the situation.*
"RUN. LEAVE THE LIBRARY NOW!" *he shouted, pointing to the exit.* "DO NOT LET IT GET INDOORS."
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Post by Loki on Feb 1, 2008 14:17:36 GMT -5
*The black demon growled and lifted his black sword, trying to slash the tiny Elven maid into pieces. When he missed her, he turned against Dr. Giles and lifted his sword again, ready to attack.*
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 14:24:52 GMT -5
*Giles reached behind the counter and grabbed a baseball bat.*
"I'll have to ask you to lower your voice," *he said, jamming it bluntly into the demon's chin, stunning it long enough for him to escape from the library, still holding the bat as he ran.*
...that library better be there, tomorrow, *he thought.* I've already lost my job due to property destruction once.
*In any case, there was no reason for the demon to stay in the library once his attacker had disappeared, and with a roar, the demon returned to the battle while Giles leaned against an alley wall down the street to catch his breath.*
Back where you belong, demon.
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Post by Leetah on Feb 1, 2008 14:29:49 GMT -5
*Leetah had followed after Doctor Giles.*
"Do you still think I'm overreacting?" *She asked.* "Do you still think we should have started researching earlier? We started the research the moment we found out about these creatures. Are you willing to help us finding the right books or not?"
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Giles
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Post by Giles on Feb 1, 2008 14:33:31 GMT -5
((He's not a doctor.))
*Giles glanced idly at the girl. Why on earth had she followed him here?*
"I never said you were over-reacting. You don't need books. The only thing that can save you is the Slayer. And I have no idea where she is. I think I've found some Potentials but they're nowhere near ready--they don't even know what they are yet, much less have the training they'll need. "
*He took out his handkerchief and wiped his face.*
"Go back to your battle. Fight as best you can. It's all you've got."
*He turned to go back to the library's back entrance, exercising caution even though the demon was long gone. Giles wasn't who he was after.*
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