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Jezabroux found the look of enlightenment on her face quite amusing. Right about now she was probably wondering who Sherris was. A wife? The mother? Those were the usual generalizations most clientele at the clinic came up with. In any case, it felt good that Ebony was approaching Noa on a level the child would have an easier time relating too.

The child let out a soft giggle. Almost like a strange chiming of bells or even the clear ringing of a glass cup. Leaning in closer to Ebony, the child mimicked her motion of putting her hand up to her face and whispered into Ebony's ear. "Papa is always silly." Noa couldn't help but find Ebony's mock game of leaving her father out amusing. It was something Sherris did with her often.

The child stepped away from Ebony and turned to look at her father and held up the book that formerly been held protectively in her arms. "Let's check out this book today papa. It has pretty pictures... and Sherie said she would even read the words for me."

Taking the book from Noa's out held hands, he scanned his eyes over the cover. "Bestiary of Mythical Creatures and Beasts...?" He certainly hadn't expected her to pick something like this out. Usually she preferred something with a little more substance, say like... books on Greek mythology. Opening the book the male couldn't but be amazed. True to the child's words the pages were graced with break taking illustrations of various creatures. Images of never heard creatures like monopods and other more common ones like a phoenix. The male flipped the page and stared before closing the book. "Hm... Another time Noa. I don't think your ready yet." The page he had seen was of a basilisk in the midst of devouring a man's head.

The child let out a pout. "But... that is the only book that has more information on Carbuncles. Noa doesn't care about anything else other than knowing about it." She was, without a doubt, headstrong like her mother. Clearly she wasn't about to relent without a decent explanation. One where time was not a fitting excuse.

Yet the child's disappointment was understandable. For weeks she had been in preparation for trying to catch a glimpse of a elusive Carbuncle. A mysterious creature sighted by Spanish Conquistadors around the 16th Century. All the other books that the two of them had looked at all had the same general information. They all stated the same thing, as if the authors had decided to plagiarize off each other.

There are few descriptions of what the creature looks like, although it is small with a kind of shining mirror or jewel on its head. The legend of the jewel grew up around the Carbuncle creature and many men have supposedly searched for it, hoping to find the precious stone, without success.

Picking up the child, Jezabroux placed a kiss on her cheek. "I know you want to see a Carbuncle darling, but some of the images inside the book are too graphic for a girl your age. Instead, after lunch we can come back and use the copy machine. What about that? That way we both get what we want. Noa, her information on Carbuncles and daddy a peace of mind."

Noa sat silent in the arms of her father before smiling and returning the kiss. "A compromise, right Papa? I accept." The child turned to look at Ebony. Her head was slightly tightly, her observation skills in high gear. The woman's eyes had lost their warmth and had a hard look.

Taking the book from Ebony’s out held hand, the male set it down on the table top. “Ah yes, lunch. I don’t really have a preference today. Do you two have any specific cravings or some place that suits your fancy?” As it was, he was the host for today but weren’t outings always better when everyone enjoyed the food? For all he knew she could be a vegan. Which would be quite uncomfortable if they when to a restaurant that meat with all of their dishes.

“Sherie said she saw one before. A carbuncle.” The child let a soft sigh. “Sherie is lucky.” When Ebony and Jezabroux mentioned food the child brightened up almost instantaneously. Aside from having a strong interest in animals, the child was being bred into quite the food critic; courtesy of her father. “Papa, we should go to Suecellos~ "


"I don't mind. Why don't you ask Ebony what she thinks? She might not like pasta."

The child beamed at Ebony's words. "Papa is helping me prepare by teaching me how to make a little noise as possible in the woods!" The training was difficult but she found it enjoyable nevertheless. As her father was often occupied with running his clinic, any time they spent together was precious. Sherris on the hand.... she constantly skimped her clinic duties to play around with Noa. The child found it mildly annoying and grateful at the same time. Annoyance in inconveniencing her father and joy at being provided some sort of mental stimulation. Sherris apparently had the ability to answer any and all questions Noa could come up it.

"You'll like Suecellos. They have the largest pasta menu in Gaia~" It wasn't just an exaggeration at that. A five star restaurant, it had been shown on food networks on Gaia many times. A real Eden for anyone's taste buds. "Noa likes white sauce pasta and Papa likes salad.... with tomatoes. Yeck." The child made a face at the word as if to further reinforce her dislike for the fruit.

"I think you might enjoy Suecellos too. Shall we head out now?" Jezabroux had taken the time to write a note on the table for Sherris. Couldn't leave her thinking that someone had abducted Noa and stolen his belongings.

When Ebony smiled and offered a hand to Noa, the child also responded by returning the smile and accepting it. "To Suecellos!" The child cried out with much enthusiasm. While at the same time keeping it quiet enough to avoid being reprimanded by the librarians.

"Lets head off then." Closing the messenger bag flap, the male raise the strap over his head. When the bag was 'properly in place' he looked down at Noa. "Do you want to lead the way?"

The child made no audible reply, instead she gently yet forcefully began leading Ebony to the front of the library.

"It's about two blocks down. Not too far. Of course if you'd like to return to your research we could just eat at a cafe three buildings left of the library." Pushing up his sunglasses with his middle and fore finger the male turned to look at Ebony. "Not to pry, but may I ask what you were researching on? I might be able to help. I tend to come to the library often so I know where a lot of the subjects can be found." As the group of three approached the door, Jezabroux grabbed the handle and held it open for Ebony and Noa to pass through first. "Ladies first." The male said. A smile on his face.

"Thank you papa." The child said in response as the passed through the door. Once Noa was outside the build, the child turned to look at Ebony. "What kinds of food does... Should Noa call you Miss Shade?" The child had hit a mental block there. Her father had taught her to address adults with respect, calling them by their first name was not something she was accustomed to.

"Oh... you're researching about the basilisk?" The male turned to his companion and gave her an amused look. "There's no need to be secretive Miss Ebony. Noa is quite knowledgeable regarding the creature. As you stated earlier, Gaia is quite full of these mythical creatures and it's rather quite beneficial to know some facts regarding the beasts that call this planet their home." Running a hand through his white bangs the male smiled as he looked ahead. "Furthermore, my disapproval was aimed towards the image within the book not the creature itself."

Taking long strides the male adjusted his sunglasses before speaking again. "I apologize if you thought that I had deemed Noa to young to know about such a creature. The books we browsed through in the past carried much information on the beast but had images that were much... more pleasant. In fact..." Turning to look at Noa, the male waited for his daughter to finish her response to Ebony before speaking once more. "Noa, would you like to tell Ebony about what you know about the basilisk?"


"Yes Miss Ebony." The child gave her a smile. It was a pretty name really. Not like her name. Noa. It was so... plain. "I like... Noa likes pasta and saladand dark chocolate!" The child let out a peal of giggles before giving the woman a serious look. "But Noa will not eat cows or piggies or chickies. That's like murder." When her father called her name the child looked up. Upon hearing his request, one could almost see her eyes grow large like stars with delight. Animals, oh yes, how she loved creatures.

Taking Ebony's hand in her own, the child looked up to the woman with glittering eyes. Oh how she loved to speak about the creatures that lived on Gaia. "Miss Ebby is looking for information on the basilisk? Noa can tell Miss Ebby EVERYTHING about the basilisk." It was only the first meeting between Noa and Ebony and the child had already given the woman a nickname.

Clearing her throat the child waited before talking. Yes, she wanted Ebony to hear everything she said. If Ebony was researching the basilisk then it was important for her to know every facet regarding the beast. Even though information regarding the creature's appearance differed, they all carried the same theme. A basilisk wasn't something one wanted to run into, it was dangerous and meeting one meant a certain death. "The basilisk is often connect with the cockatrice. Of course it is all speculation as most people haven't seen on."