Welcome Log ⬡ 02

[liburuzaina]

	Welcome to The Library! Welcome, everyone, to the Library! As you wander your way in, wake up at a desk, or descend an elevator, the library's ambiance is, well... the same as it always is. Comforting-but-not. Warm-but-cold. Empty-but-populated. And, as always, there are certain things going on that just might make settling in a little easier. Information Desk ⬡ Maps At the Information Desk, there will be a large stack of looseleaf graph paper and a surplus of pencils, to more easily enable anyone who wishes to draw their own map of the library. The pencils will only be able to write on blank paper given to characters by library activities, and not on any of the books. ⬡ Stationery Next to the graph paper, there will be a stack of blank notebooks and a haphazard pile of pens. The pens will only be able to write in the notebooks, on characters' personal belongings, and on skin. All three of these items are semi-limited; somehow characters will only be able to make one stack of items as tall as they are once they've been removed from the desk. Notebooks and pens will be provided in assorted colors in shades of blue, purple, white (and grey) and teal. Cafe Menu ⬡ Seasonal Menu ⬡ Slow-cooked Mac and Cheese ⬡ Butter Chicken ⬡ Apricot and Brie Stuffed Chicken Breast With Roasted Potatoes ⬡ Rainbow Vegetarian Pad Thai With Peanuts and Basil ⬡ Chocolate Cream Pie ⬡ Classic Cheesecake ⬡ Champagne Cupcakes ⬡ Moscato Cupcakes ⬡ Champagne ⬡ Mulled Wine ⬡ Irish Coffee ⬡ Chestnut Praline Latte ⬡ Usual Menu The Cafe menu will also showcase more typical cafe fare, from teas and coffees, to standard hot chocolates, to pastries, donuts, and sandwiches. The Search Bar will also bring up whatever else characters could possibly want. Sunrise Room ⬡ Seasonal Showings As always, movies playing at any given time are randomized, but this month there is a higher chance of movies playing with themes of new beginnings. First Floor Restrooms ⬡ Seasonal Showers This month, all complimentary toiletries will be either vanilla, blueberry pancake, or cedar scented. Ocean Floor 4 ⬡ Room 4575 Located in room 4575 on Ocean Floor 4 will be a large table with an inordinate amount of self-help books, revolving around themes of "New Year, New You" and "New Year’s Resolution Ideas And How To Achieve Each Of Them." Alongside the books will be a stack of worksheets, asking questions about characters' goals and "resolutions" - all appearing to be photocopied haphazardly from a different book entirely. It would appear as though the intent was for there to be a somewhat therapeutic book club meeting, focused on improving oneself. In practice, the room itself somehow has taken on a somewhat oppressive air, as though there's someone staring at you and judging your life choices, even if you're alone in the room.

Comments

[foulplayed]

You might be right.

( Yuri nods gravely, but the corner of his mouth remains quirked into a little half-smile as he reaches for a nearby chair. )

I guess there's not much left to do but lie down and wait for death, huh?

( He leans back in his seat as he crosses a leg over the other, somehow managing to appear prim yet relaxed at the same time. Lilac eyes sweep over Claude again, top to toe, before settling back on his face, and Yuri tilts his head just so as he meets that steady green gaze with his own. )

How long have you been hiding out up here, anyway? I thought I'd accounted for everyone who showed up from Fódlan — but then if anyone was gonna slip through my net, it'd be you.

[bowfaire]

I wouldn't say that. (He admonishes lightly.

He knows Yuri is joking but more than anything, he's always been the type of person to value life over death. It's the crux of most of his strategies— how to preserve as much life and minimize harm and loss as much as possible.) Wouldn't want to miss out on living. There's still a whole future ahead of us.

(Yuri can look him up and down all he wants. Things worth noting: He's... still in his school uniform? But that's kind of it! He looks like he's fresh out of Garreg Mach, no older than eighteen just like he guessed. There isn't much to see in his eyes either. He'll meet Yuri's eyes but as with everyone, he doesn't let him look in.)

A real wolf on the prowl, huh? (He lets out a sigh, loud and dramatic,) You really know how to make a sweet deer like me feel welcome. You might wanna work on your delivery a bit.

(Way to make him feel like prey!?)

But to answer your question: Not for long. I take it you've been here for longer though.

(Why ask like that if he hasn't been here for some time?)

[foulplayed]

( Yuri just chuckles at that, evidently amused by that little critique. )

You'll have to forgive me — I figured you weren't the type to respond well to coddling. My mistake.

( A wolf on the prowl, huh? Pfft. )

And yeah, you'd be right about that. Not by much, mind you; I'd say it's only been a handful of weeks overall.

( Certainly not long enough to account for the apparent difference in their ages, but that'll take some further figuring out when he's able to gather his thoughts in private. For now, he's curious as to what other effects the Library might have had on Claude since he arrived: )

So, does 'not for long' mean you haven't been put through your paces here yet? This place likes to mess around with people — even sweet deer like yourself.

[bowfaire]

I wouldn't say that. (He doesn't need to be coddled!) But there's nothing wrong with some nicety. Say hello, ask how I am, maybe do some catching up... that's what friends do, right?

(Not that he's particularly close to Yuri compared to others but they've been through enough together so that has to count for something!! As far as Claude is concerned, at least.

His finger taps at the side of his face, thoughtful, and he doesn't respond right away following Yuri's answers. )

A few weeks, huh...

(Musing, thinking out loud. Something isn't adding up and this just brings up more questions than answers. Luckily for him, it looks like Yuri's willing to fill in some of the blanks,)

To tell the truth, I have more questions than answers. (Tap, tap... time to lay out what he knows, right? That's his cue.) We've all been brought to this library and by "we" I mean people from different worlds.

(He can't help but sound a little bewildered by that last bit. It's fascinating, really.)

There doesn't appear to be a way out from what I've heard. And there are certain... forces at play here.

(The library? Has a will or something? Wild. That's kind of it? He's fresh.

Also me whispering don't talk to me about the TDM which was just bad timing 4 me I'm crying.)