cinquante-deux ° dictated

[signedlefthanded]

I feel like it's been awhile since I've had a day to just spend in the library, researching things mainly. [Especially like how to run a school-- or how to fix up a building. Or even how to teach a class. These are all pretty important things.]

So if we are needed, Sunny Baudelaire and myself will be found in the library for most of the day if we are needed or if anyone would care to join us. [Meaning VFD members are more than welcome.]

[Lemony]

This most expressly means you.

ooc: open to action as well!

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[quadro_dent]

[Sunny's quite content sitting on the floor with a rather large cookbook propped in her lap. She smiles as she leafs through the pages on deserts. Oh how she wishes she were old enough to be able to operate the oven safely so she can make some of these Very Fine Delicacies.]

[theabjectauthor]

[Lemony doesn't even bother responding over the journal. within a few minutes' time, he arrives with his briefcase, smiling]

Good afternoon, Baudelaires.

[signedlefthanded]

[At the sound of the familiar voice, Violet looks up from the notes she's taking in her commonplace book. She checks that Sunny is still beside her and manages a small laugh when she glimpses some deserts on the page she's looking at.]

Afternoon, Lemony. I'm glad you got my message.

[quadro_dent]

[Don't judge her interest in lemon meringue tarts, Violet. She looks up and grins broadly at their guardian]

Sniotatulas! [Or rather, "Hello, Mr. Snicket. Thank you for joining us!"]

[waterproofed]

Researching anything special?

[theabjectauthor]

So am I, Violet. [he sets his things down on their table and glances briefly at their reading materials]

Hard at work studying your respective passions of the moment, I see. Have either of you found anything of particular note or interest?

[signedlefthanded]

[If Violet gets to partake in such a desert, she would never judge her sisters taste or particular skill.]

I think it is a day to branch several topics. New equipment, [She gestures one book.]

--Proper teaching etiquette, [Another book.]

And of course Sunny has found a lovely cook book. Perhaps she has switched the block of wood with something sweeter.

[signedlefthanded]

I have a list.

[waterproofed]

I'm putting "Percy rescues Violet from library and takes her out to lunch" on that list.

[quadro_dent]

[Sunny grins and nods at Lemony, turning the book so he can see the delicious desert]

Juchi. [Which roughly means "While I still enjoy chewing on solid objects I would like to make something like this that everyone can enjoy"]

[somanylyrics]

Where is it?

[theabjectauthor]

I see. That's a very mature decision for you to make, Sunny - and a very considerate one. [he smiles at Sunny's choice of dessert, and turns his attention to the books that Violet is holding.]

What sort of equipment are you researching?

[signedlefthanded]

I don't exactly need rescuing, but I wouldn't refuse you.

[signedlefthanded]

The library? It's within the castle. Have you been?

[signedlefthanded]

Perhaps for desert tonight, Sunny? [She asks her sister.]

You are invited of course. [Violet looks back at Lemony before answering his question]

I was thinking of learning more about electronic engineering.

[waterproofed]

Well, I'm still coming to get you and making sure you eat.

[signedlefthanded]

Sunny's here, but I'm sure I can leave her with Lemony for an hour. If he doesn't mind.

[waterproofed]

We'll bring something back. Maybe some very fresh dill, huh? [that was a joke attempt]

[somanylyrics]

I haven't. I didn't even know where the library at my school was for two years.

[quadro_dent]

[Sunny nods more enthusiastically, grinning at the thought of being able to make such a delicious desert for her sister and their guardian. Happy day!

Flarchu [Which clearly translates to "I would very much like to make desert for all of us tonight. Won't you please join us, Mr. Snicket?"]

[theabjectauthor]

Of course I'll join you. I always enjoy our time spent together....

What sort of electronic engineering projects do you have in mind? [inwardly, he's surprised that Violet isn't more interested in steam power, given the recent race and her past penchant for creating things relevant to the situation at hand]

[signedlefthanded]

[It takes only a moment before she smiles back.]

I am sure they both would enjoy that.

[signedlefthanded]

[She gives Sunny a smile.]

I think all we need are some fresh lemons.

[Violet flips back a few pages.] It's something I've wanted to revisit since I built some of the devices for the clinic.

[signedlefthanded]

Oh, well I could give you directions. There's all sorts of books here.

[waterproofed]

[either she thought it was funny or she's humoring him. He'll take either one]

And maybe you can teach me how to make those code sandwiches while we're out.

[signedlefthanded]

I could teach you more about VFD if you want.

[waterproofed]

I hope I can keep up. All those word codes are hard.

[signedlefthanded]

You're smarter than you give yourself credit for, Percy.

[waterproofed]

I'm smart with tactics and leading people. I'm okay with that.

[quadro_dent]

[She grins. Nodding at Violet.]

Sous. ["I would also need assistance preparing the lemons. Would you like to help me, Violet?"]

[signedlefthanded]

It doesn't mean you can't learn things.

[waterproofed]

Aww, Vi, I'd rather go out with you and do fun stuff.

[signedlefthanded]

That is fun to me.

[somanylyrics]

Can you draw me a map? I'm good with maps.

[waterproofed]

I know it is, but... [he doesn't want her to see him struggle. He likes that she thinks he's smart] You're good at it.

[signedlefthanded]

[A map starts to appear, highlighting which floor and arrows that point to the library.]

[signedlefthanded]

You don't think you would?

[waterproofed]

I'm sure I wouldn't. Fun for me is chariot races or swimming. All that book stuff... I want to learn, but it's hard for me.

[theabjectauthor]

I shall have to find an appropriate beverage that will go well. ... As for your devices, Violet, is there anything I can do to be of assistance?

[somanylyrics]

Ooh thank you!

[she takes her journal and follows the map and eventually finds herself to a table. she looks up]

Hi! Are you Violet?