Book Four: Chapter 106

“Not exactly comfortable, is it?” Mike noted.

“Nobody is meant to linger here. Librarians can grab the books they need and just go. However, there are some perks to being the Head Librarian.” They were at a small break between shelves and she tapped the wood with the head of her staff. A panel slid sideways to reveal a small, circular sitting room with a skylight twenty feet above them.

“Where does that go?” Mike asked, pointing up.

“Nobody knows. Or if they did, they never told me. It’s always daytime through those skylights, it provides the best light for reading. Of course, there’s a spell to keep the books from fading from exposure, but that’s a given.” She walked to the middle of the room where a circular table waited. A couple of chairs were waiting for them as well as a platter of snacks and a pair of silver goblets.

“Did you put these here?” Mike asked as he sat down in one of the chairs. There was a variety of meats and cheeses on the tray, and he li