( angela sips her tea as don quixote explains, her mouth growing thinner. first the purple tear— now that office of fixers? they really are being released at random intervals, but to think they'd be released at random points as well... she sets her cup down and picks at one of the cakes, not particularly hungry any more. )

I see. For the record, though, I dislike your terminology. They weren't "sucked in". They were invited, and they stepped through the door. ( minor grievance here. ) They would've been good as dead if they hadn't too, never mind what happened in The Library.

( poor suckers. still, they avoided the fate of tomerry... )

They're... doing well for themselves, though, are they? That's... ( angela pauses, squishing crumbs. ) Good. At least, I know some of the librarians will be relieved to hear a more personal account. We discussed this at our meeting the other week, among other topics, and while there are some people none of us would like to leave the Library's confines—I'm sure they'll be happy to hear of Miss Olga and the others.

( interesting they just ditched the fixer job. she supposes if the office was considered good as gone, it would make sense...? how long does it take for the hana association to rule that? hmm— )

Do you mind if I ask you something, Don Quixote?