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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 21, 2008 23:39:11 GMT -5
*Krolock confidently led the way into the courtyard of the massive structure, keeping his steps even so that he didn't get too far ahead of Belle.
He gestured to the looming fortress*
"What do you think?"
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Post by Belle on Feb 21, 2008 23:41:02 GMT -5
*She wrinkled her nose a bit.*
"Well, it's certainly... big."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 21, 2008 23:54:07 GMT -5
*He shrugged lightly*
"Originally it was meant to keep out invading armies. But that particular danger long ago passed."
*His expression turned thoughtful as he easily opened the large entrance doors*
"I think it's adapted well to modern times."
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Post by Belle on Feb 21, 2008 23:58:30 GMT -5
"It's very impressive," *she said, following him into the hall.*
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 22, 2008 0:09:52 GMT -5
"Thank you."
*They were in the foyer now, footsteps and his words echoing off the walls*
"Though, the sheer massiveness tends to make getting anywhere inside into a journey."
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Post by Belle on Feb 22, 2008 0:14:32 GMT -5
"It's not very practical," *she agreed.* "Though the grandness of the place makes up for it, I think."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 22, 2008 0:23:59 GMT -5
*He smiled. He was doing that a lot around her*
"My thoughts exactly. And, well-stocked and lived in..."
*He paused before another set of doors*
"...and books."
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Post by Belle on Feb 22, 2008 0:43:45 GMT -5
*She grinned.*
"Books, of course. Things would be so boring and ordinary without them. Even if you do live in a castle."
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 22, 2008 7:48:42 GMT -5
"You're very right, my dear."
*With a dramatic flourish, he opened the doors to reveal the vast library of the castle. Unlike most of the other rooms, this one was well-lit and kept in impeccable shape.*
"Hence, my collection."
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Post by Belle on Feb 22, 2008 22:23:03 GMT -5
*Her eyes widened at the abundance in front of her.*
"Oh... Oh, I've never seen so many books!"
*She approached a shelf almost reverently.*
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 22, 2008 22:26:53 GMT -5
*He smiled*
"It's taken a long time to reach this point. I'm rather proud of it."
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Post by Belle on Feb 22, 2008 23:37:28 GMT -5
*She walked up to a bookshelf, scanning a mix of familiar and alien titles. She could stay here forever!*
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 24, 2008 13:14:39 GMT -5
"You can peruse this library whenever you like, if you wish. I'm afraid it doesn't get very many visitors outside myself and the few other occupants of the castle."
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Post by Belle on Feb 24, 2008 13:23:57 GMT -5
"Oh, I... I wouldn't want to impose," *she said, though it was clear that yes, she really did want to.*
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Post by Graf von Krolock on Feb 24, 2008 13:29:10 GMT -5
"It would be no trouble at all. I would love to share this, even if it is only one person who sees it."
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