The Song of the Keepers

Chapter 30 Astonishing Discoveries

"Well hello there you two, how may I be of assistance?"
Cato questioned with an easy smile, getting up from his chair as we entered the library.

"Could you retrieve my normal reading material?"
I asked.

"I'm starting to think I ought to just give you that book, seeing as you're the only one who's ever taken an interest in it, at least as far as I know."
He reached under his desk and withdrew the leather-bound manuscript.

"I haven't even been bothering to put it away. Anything I can get for you Keeper Emily?"

Vienna gave a shake of her head.

"Well let me know if you need anything else, I'll be right here, studying the lore of the Viking Age."

"Don't have the foggiest idea what that is but it sounds interesting, enjoy."
I gave a wave of my hand as Vienna and I headed towards the back of the library.

We traipsed past about ten rows of books that went floor to ceiling, to a little corner of the library that housed a small crackling fireplace and two plush chairs, albeit dusty ones. I caught a glimpse out a nearby window and noted the wind was picking up, giving the outside world the snow globe effect. Worry for Kairos and consequently Jasper clouded my mind. Would he find her before she froze to death? Or would the villagers find her first and take their revenge?

"Astrid?"
Vienna lightly tapped my elbow, shaking me out of my reverie.

"Right, yes, sorry."
I cleared my throat and moved towards the cloth chairs.

Now wasn't the time to add to Vienna's worries.

"Make yourself comfortable."
I said, adding a log to the fire before setting myself down.

Vienna scooted her chair closer to mine, then curled herself up into it. I set the book on the armrests between us, hoping this had been a good idea on my part.

"So what are we doing with-"
She paused to read the title.

"The Holy Bible?"

"I not really sold on the whole existence of a supernatural being who created and controls the entire universe."
I admitted.

"However, this book was recommended to me by shall we say, an interesting source, and I've found it to be a rather fascinating read. It's the most convincing piece of religious literature I've ever read."

"Have you read many religious texts?"
Vienna asked with a raised eyebrow.

"Well no, but never mind that. Let me show you what I mean."

I flipped to the book of Psalm, trying to remember a particular chapter. After a moment I came by what I was searching for.

"God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in time of trouble. Therefore we will not be afraid, though the earth trembles and the mountains topple into the depths of the seas, though it's waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with its turmoil."
I read aloud.

"Are you trying to convince me that there's a God out there who cares for me and my problems?"
Vienna definitely wasn't sold.

I wasn't sure what I was trying to do. My friend needed answers and it was the only thing I could think of to do. I sighed in frustration and continued flipping pages.

"Wait stop."
Vienna commanded grabbing my hand.

We were in a book called Isaiah now, chapter forty.