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[Tatsumi comes from Kyoto's train station; arriving.]

The train had come to its next stop; the Fushimi District. Unlike most of the urban setting that littered all of Kyoto, this particular area was... calming. Their were far fewer building then one would expect, a few nearly empty streets, and further down was a beautiful lake and waterfall with a large pagoda like building nearby the lakeside. Even the train station itself they had arrived at seemed nearly barren, only a few people small groups of people being there at most. Overall, it was safe to say that this was the quieter part of Kyoto, and had barely been tainted by the urbanism and technology that reached everywhere else. It was the perfect sanctuary for someone to find peace of mind.

The entire ride, Tatsumi had been quiet, but even more than usual. Normally, he would at least speak his mind here and there, providing his views or thoughts on a conversation when he felt it was necessary. But this time, even as the train was slowing down, he had not made a sound. Instead he just kept a distant gaze in his eyes while he had his head turned towards the window, leaning the side of his face on his hand while he seemed to be reflecting on something.


The voice of the train conductor echoed over the speakers. But even as the train came to a slow halt, Tatsumi hadn't budged, he didn't blink. It was like he had been completely absent in his state of mind, the icy look in his eyes looking even emptier than usual.

((I know I didn't post in the Train Station, for the ride here, so I'm just going to pick it up here...))

{Nodoka comes from the Kyoto Train Station, arriving.}

Regan was a little silly, thinking that the others would treat her differently if they knew she was wealthy. How silly! Regan was Regan, poor or rich. It didn't take too long for the train to get to the Fushimi District. Nodoka had been quiet during the trip, but that was just her usual state. But, although Tatsumi had seldom ever said words, he just seemed..different today. Getting up at the same time Regan did, Nodoka snuck a look at Tatsumi. He looked a little absent-minded. Maybe he was getting sick...

Regan blinks softly. Whoa, WHOA, what?! Tatsumi was thinking about someone? Who could it be? It seemed... completely unlike him. She looks at Nodoka and Yue, stunned, before watching as the guidance councilor got off the train. "Well... let's go, then." She rubs the back of her head before getting off, herself, and following behind Tatsumi. He was walking rather fast, and it didn't seem like it would have been like him to loose himself like that... Maybe she'd talk to Negi about it, at some point. In the mean time, there was research to be done~!

Once he had stepped off the train, Tatsumi nearly cringed as his sensitive eyes were greeted by the sunlight that had shined directly at them, giving them a rather 'warm' greeting. He got over it quickly though, shaking his head once again ever so slightly before he spotted the library off in the distance. All around the place was much calmer than the rest of Kyoto. It was kind of like untouched and untamed wilderness still, and the only building nearby besides a log cabin inn was the miraculous site of the library, built in an old fashioned style that looked almost like a small pagoda. He didn't say a word though, nor did he even take the time to observe the sites of the calm like, the roaring waterfall, or the sounds of nature at peace. He did however slow his pace just a little, but it was still a walk that seemed quicker than normal until he entered the library.

Easy for Regan to say don't walk too fast. Regan looked fit, and she was fit. Don't walk so fast? If Nodoka didn't walk that fast, the others would leave her behind easily. Nodoka did slow her pace down, but she was still walking faster than she usually would. No need to keep Tatsumi waiting, anyway. Approaching the library, Nodoka was awestruck at he beauty of it. She hesitated to go in, since she wanted to admire the nature-influenced beauty.

Regan wasn't going to walk ahead of Nodoka after telling her to not walk so fast, of course, choosing to keep pace with her to not contradict herself. She, too, admires the beauty of her surroundings, looking at the waterfall and the gorgeous structure in front of them, smiling and looking it over. "Wow... it's wonderful." She smiles and nods her approval, still looking around as she approaches the building.

((Ok, I have a football game to watch with some friends at school, and I'm not sure how long it'll be, so the following is that you all don't have to wait on me! Just put this in play when they get inside so you guys can all get into the restricted area with all the rare books and stuff. ^^))

Once they were inside, Regan would approach the girl at the front desk, presenting the pommel of her blade, which bears her family seal. "I and my party have business in the restricted section." (Party as in a group of people with her. Not a party party. Just to be clear. >>; )

((I'll leave the NPC actions up to Shadow or something~ See you guys later! ^^))

((Have fun. =D ))

As Tatsumi had entered the library, both Regan and Nodoka seeming to take their time, he was a little impressed to see that it was Yue of all people to stay at his pace; someone of her small stature probably had to have jogged to keep up with him until he reached the library. He casually raised an eyebrow at her question she said to him in a lower tone as they entered, a bit uncertain as to why anyone would show concern to him, but Yue had asked the question none the less, leaving him searching for the right answer. He came to a stop, giving Regan and Nodoka the time to catch up unknowingly, even so much that Regan had approached the front desk before them. But still, without missing a beat in what to say, he turned the question towards her instead. "I should be asking you the same. You fainted yesterday morning and had looked exhausted for the remainder of the day." He said rather bluntly, even if it was his own way of showing concern. He had not forgotten about what happened yesterday, and quite frankly, Yue was an important student to him whether he would admit it or not; so her well being was just as important.

The receptionist seemed busy at the moment. Even as the library was nearly empty for some reason, having only a few people in the silence, the young woman at the front desk was scanning book after book, registering them on file. It seemed that this library was always growing and getting more books in by the day. But, as busy as she was, the woman came to a very sudden halt when she saw what Regan had shown off, her eyes actually widening a bit as she nearly dropped the book she had in her hand and the scanner. "I um... y-yes miss Hiryuu. Your party h-has full access, even to the basement floor. Th-thank you for coming today." The woman at first had seemed stiff and cold, but when Regan had shown off the family symbol, she had quickly reached under the desk and pulled out four small slips of paper with a strange symbol stamped on them that represented a japanese styled dragon but with a calm and relaxed expression upon it's face as it lied in a pile of books; clearly being the symbol to this library. The tickets, while possessing them would allow the four to even go into the library's restricted sections.