Jacob sat contentedly at his desk with some tea from Jenkins and a book on Spanish architecture he had never read before. He found that enjoyed the quiet time in between missions, when he could fully take advantage of all the resources The Library had to offer.
However, often these moments were short lived and today was no exception.
"How could you say that about mermaids?!" Cassandra yelled, following Ezekiel into the room.
"Because it's true!" Ezekiel yelled back, plopping down onto a chair.
"No it's not, Ezekiel. Just because it's your opinion does not make it logical fact."
"And just because you think mermaids are cool doesn't mean your argument holds any water, pun intended."
As the two continued arguing, Jacob groaned and put his cup down, closed the book and prepared himself for whatever mind-boggling argument he was about to join into. "What are you two yelling about now?"
"MERMAIDS!" The pair shouted at him, nearly giving him a headache.
"I caught that," he said, already rubbing his temples. "But what about them?"
Cassandra huffed and glared at Ezekiel. "He said that mermaids are nothing more than, than..."
"Than pretty fish with an attitude problem," Ezekiel finished for her. "I mean, they are known for just hanging around ships and seducing people into falling overboard and drowning. Obviously someone pissed them off and they've held a grudge ever since."
"That's just some mermaids, not all of them," Cassandra said. "I believe that many are peaceful creatures trying to keep their home safe from outsiders. And as for a grudge, well, I think I'm beginning to see that they might have a point if they do have one."
The two began to bicker again and finally Jacob held up his hands to silence them. "Alright, enough is enough. I have no idea why this argument is even a thing, but let's just leave it be already. Ezekiel, you barely pay attention to any myths or history that doesn't involve a jewel-encrusted prize or a thief. So I'm doubting your knowledge of this subject. Cassandra, I know you like mermaids, but you've never actually met one, so you don't really have any reference point for what they are like in reality."
"But I actually was one!"
Ezekiel rolled his eyes. "Yeah, for like a couple hours. You never even got into any water."
Jacob shrugged. "I hate to agree, but it's true. You didn't get to do any 'mermaidy' things while we were under that spell."
Cassandra threw up her hands. "Fine, then I'm going to go talk with Flynn and see if he's ever met any mermaids and can tell us what they are like. Since apparently having one's legs turned into a full fledged water movement apparatus doesn't count for anything with you two."
She spun around and headed off towards Flynn's office, leaving Jacob rubbing his forehead and Ezekiel pondering something.
"Wait, Jake, did you just say that you actually agreed with me on something?"
Jacob really needed a stronger cup of tea.