Chapter 5 Bookstore
Damian's POV
For the next couple of days, Rachel and I ate lunch together in the library. However, we didn't really speak to each other. We just sat at the same table and ate our food in silence.
Before long, Friday arrived and the school week finally came to an end.
After going home and changing out of my uniform and into casual clothes, I decided to take Ace out for a walk. I also put Pennyworth in one of those cat carrier backpacks so he could get some fresh air as well.
As I was walking through the streets of Gotham, I came across a bookstore. I looked trough the glass doors, and spotted a familiar face.
Rachel was inside the bookstore. She was wear a basic outfit and had a name tag pinned to her top.
I guess she works here?
For a moment, I considered going inside the bookstore, but quickly decided against it.
I then began to leave, but stopped when I suddenly heard the door open behind me.
"Fancy meeting you here."
When I heard a familiar voice say this, I turned around to face the person who said it.
"Greetings, Rachel", I greeted.
"Hey there, Damian", Rachel greeted. "What are you doing here?"
"I was walking my dog, and somehow ended up passing the store you work at", I replied.
Then, Ace walked closer to Rachel, who kneeled down to pet him.
"Here there, buddy", she greeted. "What's your name?"
"His name is Ace", I replied.
"Nice to meet you, Ace", Rachel greeted as she continued to pet him.
"Also", I started, before turning around so Rachel could see my backpack. "This is Pennyworth."
"You have a cat too", Rachel asked. "Guess you're kind of an animal lover, huh?"
"I guess you can say that", I replied. "Anyway, I won't keep you from your work any longer."
"Why don't you come in and take a peak at the books", Rachel suggested.
"Would it be okay to bring Ace and Pennyworth in", I asked.
"It'll be fine", Rachel reassured. "The owner of the store is a huge animal lover too."
"Well", I started. "I don't have anywhere else I need to be, so I guess I can take a quick look."
"Great", Rachel said, before opening the door to the bookstore. "Come on in."
With that, I walked into the bookstore, where I was met by an elderly lady.
"Hello there", she greeted, before noticing Ace as he walked up to her. "And why hello to you too."
"Any particular books you're interested in", Rachel asked.
"Books on art techniques, and books on mythology", I replied.
"I see", Rachel said, before turning around. "The hobbies section is over there, and the mythology section is over there."
After saying this, Rachel turned back to face me.
"I've gotta get back to work", she said. "Let me know if you need anything."
"Thanks", I said, before Rachel went off to work.
I then went to one of the sections Rachel had pointed out, and began looking through the books.
As I was browsing, I noticed a hooded man walk into the store and up to the counter where the owner was.
"Hello", she greeted. "What can I do for today?"
"Give me the money in the register."
After saying this, the hooded man reached into his pocket…and pulled out a gun.