Haiku was at the library, checking in the returned items. It was nice, even with all the available technology people had in today's market that libraries still existed. It was quiet, one could feel nostalgic in these halls, surrounded by books, and if they had a problem with internet, they could easily come here. They were still a staple of any town or city.

"Excuse me miss, I was hoping to check something out," a familiar voice said to her. She looked up and lo and behold, there was Ryan holding two books Haiku recognized as collected works. One of Edgar Allan Poe, and the other was H.P. Lovecraft.

"Of course, Ryan, do you have a library card?" asked Haiku. Ryan actually reached behind her ear and (Haiku knew it was a trick) pulled a library card from behind said ear.

"Looks like you've been trying to hide it from me," he said jokingly. Haiku allowed herself a smile and a guffaw before performing the transaction.

"So, I take it you like horror stories?" she asked as she printed out a receipt for him.

"You might say they're growing on me. I just recently took a fancy to them. Plus, these are technically classics," he said as he took back his books and card. He smiled at her. He began to leave when Haiku stopped him.

"I get off at five if you want to meet up for something. Maybe a quick bite to eat?" she suggested.

"That sounds good," Ryan said happily. Once Haiku locked up the library, she met Ryan at his car and she suggested a nearby place that had opened recently called 'Monster Burger.' When they got inside, Ryan was amazed to see how the place was decorated. It had posters from old horror movies hanging up on the walls. Sections of the walls were actually painted to have images of monsters of cryptozoological lore and info on them. (These are creatures such as Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the Chupacabra and the Yeti for those who are not aware.) When they sat down, the menu had monster-pun named sandwiches.

"Do you come here often?" asked Ryan.

"Well, let's just say the friends I have and I have become rather fond of it. The decorations suit our liking, if you know what I mean," answered Haiku. Ryan nodded in understanding. The two of them each ordered a beer, Haiku asked for something called 'Nessie's Delicacy' which was essentially a fish patty with lettuce and tomato. He ordered 'Frankenstein's Next Creation' which was a burger with chili and cheese.

"It's not Burpin' Burger, but this stuff is good!" Ryan said between mouthfuls.

"Yeah, they do make great sandwiches," agreed Haiku.

"Hey, I know you, you're Lucy's friend Haiku!" someone said. The two of them looked over to the end of their table, putting their sandwiches down and saw who else but Lana Loud!

"Yeah, and I'm Rusty and Rocky's dad Ryan. I remember getting to Skype with you over Thanksgiving Lana," said Ryan.

"Oh yeah, sorry I didn't recognize you right away Mr. Spokes," said Lana, turning a little pink.

"Don't even sweat it, and you know what? We're all practically adults, why don't you just call me Ryan?"

"What brings you here Lana?" asked Haiku.

"Oh, I'm on break from college, and I was meeting up with some friends here. Then I saw you and I thought I'd say howdy," answered Lana.

"Well I'm glad you did, and I hope school is going well for you," replied Ryan. Lana nodded, and after a few more pleasantries, she departed to leave the two of them to finish their meal in peace.

"Y'know, I don't know what it is, but I feel comfortable talking to you. Maybe because you're just more mature than most of the guys I had to deal with in college. You seem to understand me," Haiku said after the two of them had finished their meal.

"Well, guess I had a lot of practice listening to people younger than me. Granted, I'm also significantly older than most of the guys you dealt with in college, so that might be the reason for my maturity. But, as Indiana Jones once said; 'It's not the years, it's the mileage.'" They both laughed at that.

Unbeknownst to the both of them, Lana was busily texting Lucy and Rocky.

For the record, 'Monster Burger' is an actual restaurant in the area I live in, I just thought it would be a place Haiku and Lucy would go to.