Judging a Book by the Cover [Active/Open]

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Character(s): Belle, Zexion, Beast, anyone else who'd like to join
Content: Belle runs into "Ian" on her way to the library and comes across Beast for the first time.
Setting: Starting around H4 and ending at Os Dias Sao a Noite.
Time: Morning.
Warnings: None. SUBTERFUGE?

In a way, Belle's morning walk in Paixao wasn't much different than her morning walks in the little village she came from. Sure, the sky wasn't really a sky and few people she passed on the cobblestone streets barely even spared her a glance (and she had to admit that not being gossiped about everywhere she went was nice), but the quiet, complacent peacefulness was exactly the same. The people she passed knew what they were supposed to do and were perfectly content to stay in that rut forever. And as usual, Belle was astounded that they were happy to ignore the mystery and magic of the world around them.

She glanced down at the electronic journal in her hands as she walked east, light brown eyes scanning the map before she switched the screen back to the comments in her most recent entry. Surprisingly (or perhaps not so surprisingly), she'd gotten the hang of the device quickly. She had Jenny to thank for that.

I'm heading to the library now, she typed in response to one comment, from someone named Ian. I'll let you know how I like it! She smiled, closing the device and pocketing it again in her apron. So far, everyone Belle had met since coming to this new world were so friendly and helpful. It didn't seem possible that there were villainous malcontents like Timon had claimed when she first arrived, despite the evidence of some clearly destroyed buildings.

She looked up and ahead, her steps light and ponytail bouncing merrily behind her. Today would be an excellent day!

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[sceadu-gemynd.livejournal.com]

If Zexion had known about Belle's opinion of him, he might have disagreed with the part about him being a man of few words. Admittedly, there were still a few people in the Organization who were more talkative than he was, but not very many.

He would, however, admit to silent at the moment. There was nothing for him to say and little enough for him to need to say, so for the time being he'd simply drift away from the pair a bit. Not so far that he couldn't hear what they were saying, of course, but far enough away to suggest he didn't wish to bother them if they'd rather have a more private conversation.

[beautiful-tale.livejournal.com]

"Of course!" Belle replied with a little too much vehemence. Without thinking, she stepped close once more, hands clenched tight together over her heart. "I think you're fascinating! I really want to know more about you!"

[tolove-inreturn.livejournal.com]

Beast took an apprehensive step back, rather a feat for someone so massive. As his eyes widened just a little, he let out a soft growl, anxious but not threatening, and bared his teeth. His grip on the rose tightened.

Then, all at once, he made himself relax, grunting a little as his shoulders suddenly felt heavy. "Th...thank you, Belle," he said, sounding sincere, but still nervous.