Murder By The Book

Zash leaned back in her chair and gazed sleepily at the ceiling, rubbing her bracelets absent-mindedly and ignoring Tulak's meowing. "That cat drinks too much coffee," she mumbled to herself.
*this cat is also hungry* Tulak grumbled. *and i don't like the smell of cinnamon. why does the shop smell like it anyway?*
Zash ignored him and opened her book again, wondering if anybody would come into the bookshop soon.

Iivari walks into the bookstore. He had been looking for more books for the Library and this bookstore usually had a great selection. He walks up to the counter to say hello to his friend Zash. "Good morning Zash." he says quietly.

Zash looked up from her book and pushed Tulak's face away. "Hey, 'Vari," she said, giving him a rare smile. "Looking for books, as usual?"

Iivari nods. He quickly scans the store for any sign of Zash's insane sister. Luckily he didn't find any. "There's a new series coming out next week and I was wondering if you'd have it in stock when it comes out."

Zash snorted softly as she saw him look for her sister. "The one about dragons? Yeah, we'll get that one in. If the shipment isn't disrupted by a certain someone. You'll have to wait until I've finished reading it before you can have it, though," she said, giving him a grin. "Oh, and looking for Zolly doesn't necessarily mean you'll find her." She let him digest that, although she knew Zolly was actually out and the ravens would warn her if she came back.

Iivari nods a bit sheepishly. Well as long as she wasn't here.... "That's fine. I'll buy them after you're done. Do you have anything you recommend for now?"