Written in Water

by Lexi Sun May 03, 2009 2:31 pm

Erika stood on the outside of the old cathedral, a clipboard in hand as she watched the large wood and metal banner being pulled up into place. The cathedral had undergone an incredible transformation in just a short month. The stained glass windows, most of which had been damaged, were replaced with tall, streaming clear fiberglass. The doors were redone in cherry wood, carved to perfection with a number of intricate designs, not all of which Erika had much knowledge of, but they'd been insistant.

She went through the check list...coffee shop, built...books and tomes filling the shelves, check...flagstone in the center? That one she didn't understand either, but they'd built it nonetheless. She pushed open the grandiose doors, and walked through the building, skimming the numerous books with her fingers before scaling the winding spiral staircase. She settled in behind the great glass desk in her office, and leaned back in the chair.

It didn't surprise her at all when they simply appeared, although the odd noise that came with it always gave her a slight start. "Good evening Mr. Poe, Mr. Keats. I do believe we're ready to open for business."