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The theme this week is 'work' and Giles has more than one job; but sometimes they collide...
Ad Astra
Giles smiled pleasantly at the young astronomy student.
“I believe this will be useful. It’s old, yes, but, I doubt the stars have altered position much since –” He flipped pages, “- 1964.”
The student studied the dense text and black and white photographs dubiously, then gave Giles a bright smile.
“Sure. Thanks.”
When the book was returned, weeks later, a faint brown smudge decorating the cover, Giles sighed, re-shelved it, and waived the fine.
The survivors of Peter’s family had enough to deal with.
And Peter, who had escaped the Slayer’s stake, now had eternity to study the stars.
Ad Astra
Giles smiled pleasantly at the young astronomy student.
“I believe this will be useful. It’s old, yes, but, I doubt the stars have altered position much since –” He flipped pages, “- 1964.”
The student studied the dense text and black and white photographs dubiously, then gave Giles a bright smile.
“Sure. Thanks.”
When the book was returned, weeks later, a faint brown smudge decorating the cover, Giles sighed, re-shelved it, and waived the fine.
The survivors of Peter’s family had enough to deal with.
And Peter, who had escaped the Slayer’s stake, now had eternity to study the stars.