Michele Feltman Strider on Nostr: "The library?" you suggest. You have books on hold to pick up. "Is that really a ...

"The library?" you suggest. You have books on hold to pick up.

"Is that really a public space, though?" Joan hedges.

"It's literally in the name. Public library."

Joan concedes. You walk to your local branch, which is open surprisingly late.

In addition to the familiar nods from the regulars, you notice some strangers eyeballing you. And texting. One even takes a sneaky picture.

When the hot librarian winks at you, you know something's up.

"See? I told you," gloats Joan. "But why?"