The library is buzzing the next morning. As I plant myself behind the reference desk, I overhear part of a conversation between Julia and Mira. The word "missing" becomes audible. At first, I think they're talking about Elise.
Mira spots me and comes over. "Hey, how are you doing?"
"As well as can be expected, I suppose."
She lends a supportive hand on my shoulder and says, "If you need more time, Julia says you can take it."
"Thank you. I haven't heard about when the service is, but I may need to."
Mira walks around to her side of the reference desk and sits down. "There's some news here as well. Chris Smith, the missing librarian, was found."
"Really? Is she okay?"
"Yes, but she's not coming back to...

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