Tahlir walked into the library with his wings relaxed. The room was large with a vaulted ceiling and fortunately didn't make him feel claustrophobic- which is how he normally felt on many of the adventures the group had. Though Raptorians had few books due to their weight they still valued knowledge, and Tahlir wasn't going to turn up the opportunity to visit the largest library on the continent. The fact that Kia had been holed up here for days gave him an even better reason.

Looking around he didn't notice her at first; but a second glance at a table covered in books showed her black tightly braided hair peaking just above the piles "Aiseler" He said just loud enough for her to hear, calling her by the elvin word for little sister though she was years older then he. "You, look like you could use a break...or some help." She hardly looked up and Tahlir frowned. Kia's usual unemotional face scanned the pages in front of her with an uncharacteristic glimmer of desperation. Better to leave her alone, he thought, she's far to worried about this and far beyond reading anything at my level of understanding.

Thought Tahlir wasn't s surpised that Kia was trying to use books and logic to protect herself he doubted that it would be of much use. He knew that it provided Kia with some comfort and feeling of control, but any protection she found in these books could hardly stop unthinking action. He hoped for the best despite that. He had promised Kia he would protect her. He couldn't blame her for doubting his honesty and cability in that task, but he meant to keep his promise. For the moment though he felt they were safe. Within the palace they could hardly expect to be attacked by their fellow adventurers. 

He began scanning the shelves waiting for something to catch his eye as he became lost in his thoughts. What must Sheelan think of the whole idea? They're so different. One's thought and one's action...almost. Glancing toward Kia he shook his head in confusion. His thoughts between the two had started to make his brain hurt and rather then dwell on them he had pushed them to the back of his head.

Looking back at the shelf in front of him he raised his eyebrow in surprise. The spine of a book called "Werecreatures and Their Nature" stood right in front of his face. He brought his hand to his eyes and closed them and a flash of orange and white stripes appeared in his head.  Hmm, maybe I can help my little sister by helping her other half.  He pulled the book off the shelf, found a seat, and began to read....