Rebuilding Libraries

[vicioussweetie]

The problem with an impulsive and generous nature was that there were certain kinds of items Ali would rarely be able to own for long. This rarely bothered her, because the items she would give away were not the sort to which she'd often become attached. But music, that was another story. She might not be a great artist, but her appreciation ran

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[labyrinthking]

If only. But a chime from what someone is certain to expect is her favorite bauble heralds more wearying thoughts. "Ali, my dear," purrs a familiar voice through it, although Jareth breaks off whatever he was about to say to ask, "where in perdition's name are you?"

[vicioussweetie]

Ali does not answer immediately, preferring to wait until the song is over before she hits "pause" and pulls off her headphones. "Outside. Where are you?"

[labyrinthking]

"You're not," he replies, "I'm looking at your garden even now. And your cats are giving me the oddest of looks. I had hoped to surprise you."

[vicioussweetie]

"There is more to gardens and Earth, my dear, than seems dreamt of in your philosophy," she gently chides. "I don't recall extending an invitation today. Have I forgotten something?"