[two notes]

[girlsandgadgets]

[folded over, written in his usual elegant writing]

Locke:

Missed you this morning- I was hoping to speak with you at some point. I hope you've not already made an attempt at a grand escape.

Edgar



[And on a second note, pinned elsewhere and in the chicken-scratch cursive he usually uses on his schematics:]

I'm having trouble locating a book in the library. In it, a band of warriors fought a dangerous beast in an underground lair and were rewarded with a sword for their valor.

I wasn't able to finish the book, and I believe it is checked out now. If anyone recognizes the story, I'd be grateful for more information about the ending. What were the warriors to do with the sword? Did it have a special significance?

Comments

[handwriting most definitely disguised]

[not-rly-fai.livejournal.com]

If it's the same one I'm thinking of, that story has a very very bad ending.

[chicken-scratch cursive]

[girlsandgadgets]

That leaves a lot to the imagination. Any more details?

[disguised]

[not-rly-fai.livejournal.com]

I would like to, but I can't.

[still chicken-scratch cursive]

[girlsandgadgets]

Didn't finish it yourself, or you just don't want to spoil the ending?

[still disguised]

[not-rly-fai.livejournal.com]

I finished it. The ending took me completely by surprise. I don't think anyone could be prepared for it. You'd really be better off trying a different book.

[girlsandgadgets]

I wouldn't be much of a reader if I didn't expect some twist endings.

[not-rly-fai.livejournal.com]

[It looks like he tried to reply a few times, but all of them have been scribbled out, leaving only words that might be "warning," "dangerous," or "-don't understand."]

I thought it would help me get better if I read that one too, but it didn't. I'm still here. You might not like how it changes your perspective on things.

[girlsandgadgets]

The road to recovery is never easy, but doing nothing is as good as surrender.

If there's a chance this could help not only myself, but other patients as well, then it's a risk I'm willing to take.

[not-rly-fai.livejournal.com]

If that's how you choose to see it, I can't stop you. But don't be so sure it'll help.

quick scrawl;

[notstealing.livejournal.com]

Maybe, maybe not.

I can squeeze in a date later today. I have a few things I need to talk to you about, too.

[still elegant]

[girlsandgadgets]

Later today works well for me. I believe I gave you my room number last yesterday, should you ever need to find me.

quick scrawl;

[notstealing.livejournal.com]

Got it.