Inessa still tries to make the library a regular habit, though it's not as extensive as before. Sometimes, she finds the stacks comforting, reminding her of her old Circle. And sometimes, that's exactly the problem. She'll look at them and remember the abominations lumbering down the halls, the demons everywhere...and then she needs to leave and get some air.

This is one of the former situations, at least for now. Inessa's seated at a table, Garahel sleeping while she tries to read her page for what seems like the tenth time. Realizing that she's not in a mood to absorb anything, the young woman moves to stand and return the book to its place in the stacks. It's then that her gaze slides over to Hermione, wincing a little at the memory of their mission, and her own subsequent meltdown after the abomination's death. Maker knows what Hermione must think of her now, but seeing to her fellow teammates well-being now that she's not mentally shutdown seems more important.

"Hermione...how are you?" It's not an idle question.