Chapter Eight
The next hour was spent following up for a patron on a challenging reference question while being intermittently interrupted by problems with self-checkout, logging patrons onto the computers, and showing a new volunteer around the library. I also made some flyers about the upcoming self-defense class with the police chief and put another reminder about it on our social media feeds.
At that point, Emily was ready for the orange cat to return to the lounge. I picked up the languorous animal, still purring in his half-sleep, made my goodbyes to Emily, and put the cat safely back in the breakroom.
Luna entered the breakroom and stooped to see the orange cat who was already a happy puddle at the continued attention.
“Everything okay with the upset lady?” asked Luna, giving he
