"There is actually housing for-" Felix stops himself. "Sorry, I didn't mean to offend. If that's what you want to go ahead. Just be informed. Also, I wasn't suggesting actually living at our place indefinitely, only when they are snooping around. It belongs to Katur and they wouldn't be allowed to enter without being invited." He sounds entirely sincere.

"I get that," Ari sighs. "It's just irritating. People are irritating. This is why I kill demons back home instead of dealing with people."

Pat pat. Hug.

"My advice would be stop giving a damn, but your way sounds more fun."

"Oh, I fully intend to do that too."

Snuggle. "Man, I'm kinda tempted to be caught in the act even if they kick us out. It's not like I am attached to the place."

"Eh. No use inviting trouble."

"I know, auntie might lose her job and Henry would be sad if he couldn't get his magical theory books."

"If you two are going to stay around Ari at all there is bound to be someone that would be willing to exchange books."

"What, trading for Vizjerei tomes? I don't know that I want to charge for that, if you're going to have a demon infestation on your hands. Kind of important to have more than one person around who can handle demons."

Felix smiles approvingly. "Still. I don't think you should worry too much."

"So you are saying that we should get caught in the act by the High Library representatives."

"No."

"If they do catch us and try to fuck you over for it, I'll give them a piece of my fucking mind, but let's not tempt fate."

Gabe nuzzles Ari's neck and purrs.

"You are so cute together."

"Thank you, thank you." Ari kisses Gabe's forehead.

Henry finishes his calls, briefly talks to Katur and comes over. "I have not talked to her yet, but left a message nearly everywhere and got an idea of her general area."

"Cool. Should we go try to find her?"

Nod nod. "Katur offered to send himself and a couple of vehicles in the right direction. And at least one of us should go back to the tower to reignite the stars."

"Ooh, I wanna see the stars get reignited! Unless you need me to help track down your aunt."

Henry plays with Ari's hair. "You can go to the tower and watch the lightwork from there. But it should be visible anywhere."

"Yeah, but I wanna see the magic part! It sounds neat."

Henry kisses him.

Magic nerd kiss!