{The Sunken Conundrum} Messing with Morcer {Solo}

[Clarity Tess]

Timestamp: 19th of Summer, 511 A.V. She had never learned to swim, so naturally getting around the library was a bit of a problem for Clarity. Unlike the head librarian who despite her age had an innate grace about her as she swam around placing books in their proper place, Clarity was stuck flopping around uselessly. Getting bored with the task of trying to swim she looked down at the gills on her right side. Slowly she slid her finger over it laughing at the sensation until she realized, opposing to her fun she could not breathe with her hand covering the only means of air. After a bout of coughing Morcer peered around the side of a shelf, a stern look on her face as if to say, “My Gods girl are you really that brainless?” Flushing lightly Clarity gave a little wave, curling her fingers slightly. The scowling librarian swam away, clutching a few books to her chest. Clarity pursed her lips together. “Well she’s no fun,” She thought to herself. She focused once more on trying to swim. This was the safest place to do so after all. There was no risk of drowning…well usually, and there was plenty of room to work. Gripping onto the bookcase next to her she thought about how she should go about this. Then on a whim, she pushed off the wood and began to flap her arms around at her sides. To a bystander it would look as if the girl was trying to fly with the way she was moving. Growing tired quickly Clarity let out a sigh, which came out in bubbles from her gills. She didn’t even bother to pop them. “Maybe I could hypnotize the librarian into teaching me.” It was a blank thought, one that she wasn’t really thinking about putting to action. She had heard that the librarian had at least one mark from Ionu, possibly more and was someone to be respected. “Fat chance.” Clarity thought with a smirk. Now what could possibly get on her nerves? It took several chimes of heavy contemplation to formulate a plan but still she smirked and wriggled her way over to the bookcase. Plucking a book off the shelf she turned it upside down and drifted lazily from the wood once more. She got into position and waited. When the librarian swam past Clarity who was reading the book, upside down. She was quite serious looking, eyes scanning the page, lips moving with the words, she very much looked like she was reading, but in all honesty she was just mouthing random words. Morcer granted the girl an odd look and shook her head. A smile twitched on Clarity’s lips as the older woman swam past. Almost twenty chimes later the librarian swam down the aisle only to find that Clarity was upside down while the book remained right side up. A shrewd look was laced on the librarians face this time, but still she said nothing. Taking a book off the shelf the woman left once more. Smiling coyly Clarity let out a soft giggle. This was going to be fun.

[Clarity Tess]

Clarity was reading the book cross eyed. She was flipping the page rapidly. She was using the book to swat at invisible things, or talking to the book. She had read it in every position possible, and would make an odd noise every so often. She was kissing the book. She was angry with the book. Flirting, coughing, dying, hugging, sobbing! Every time Morcer went by she was doing something queer with that book. Clarity was enjoying herself beyond comprehension. Oh how she felt sorry for this woman! How cruel it was to mess with a librarian and her precious books. But she wasn’t about to stop. Clarity wanted the woman to shriek at her, throw a fit and kick her out. Yes it was odd, but she had made it her personal goal as to annoy the woman to no end. The swimming was becoming slightly easier but she still had a difficult time getting around. This made her next task difficult. She was to disappear from the area she had been in for two bells and instead be sitting on Morcer’s desk. Gripping on to the shelves she made her way down the aisle and to the next row, repeating this action until she was in view of the desk. By now her fingers had withered and the skin hung loose in crinkles on her feet and hands making the journey uncomfortable and rough on the covering. Morcer sat at her desk, checking some books and placing them on a cart that she would soon take out. The wait was short and soon the old woman was out of sight, Clarity seized the moment. It was a slow process, trying to reach the desk proved very difficult and she was constantly checking over her shoulder. It took nearly fifteen chimes to get over to the oak desk and once she did, Clarity found personal pride in herself for accomplishing the difficult feat. In just three chimes Morcer came whizzing around the corner and stopped dead in her tracks. Clarity smiled. Surely this would get her kicked out? Yes. Morcer’s face grew a vibrant red and she let out a violent huff. Ducking under the desk Clarity waited. The old woman’s hand grasped her ankle and yanked her from her spot. For a moment there were no words. Then anger seized the lady and she began swimming quickly to the door, dragging a laughing Clarity by the ankle as she went. As they neared the door Clarity suddenly realized why she was having so much trouble with swimming. She hadn’t been using her legs at all. Making a mental note for next time she waved to a person who was looking on curiously. Of course Morcer snapped at them and continued on to the door. The old lady gripped the doorknob and tore the door open. Clarity was pushed out, landing promptly on her butt. She looked up to the steaming librarian. “Don’t you ever step foot in this library again! Never in all my years have I seen someone so openly disrespect the books and I! You ought to be ashamed of yourself!” She shrieked. “I ought but I’m not. Oh hey that rhymes!” Clarity replied merrily. Tucking her wet hair behind her ears she ran her hand down her face, wiping the dripping water from her skin. She repeated this process with her arms while Morcer gave a sour look. Clarity had the feeling that she would need to sleep with one eye open tonight, to ensure she was not going to be suffocated with her own pillow. The librarian disappeared behind the door, which slammed shut. Clarity was satisfied. She had managed to get kicked out of the library permanently, or at least until the old hag died. The seemingly boring day had been livened up quite a bit in the last few bells. Feeling refreshed Clarity picked herself off the ground and headed out to the street. Later she would have to tell Maya about her adventure.

[Fallacy]

XP Award! Name:Clarity Tess XP Award: Swimming- 3 Lore: Having Gills Annoying people Feeling of Accomplishment Notes: Great writing and flawless writing style. It was a very enjoyable thread to read and your enthusiasm is reflected within your writing. I’m looking forward to seeing more form you and your charas adventures. Any questions or concerns about the rewards gained please send a PM