[ The Countess is not a woman who is often questioned. When it happens, she tends to retaliate, but being in prison has actually tamed that urge a bit. People do stupid, stupid things when they're thrust into new situations, and she has always been a fan of forgiving first transgressions.

But only this first. This new girl has already used hers wrecking the stacks. ]

Because this is my assigned job, and I get a shot if the library's trashed at closing. I'm not getting a shot because you had a temper tantrum. Put them back.