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

[infreefall]

That's...

[ actually a really good point and she doesn't know how to answer it? hm. ]

...Well, I guess we were sort of kidnapped. But don't they say "two wrongs don't make a right," or something?

[ where is aizawa-sensei to talk her through a moral dilemma when she needs him! ]

It doesn't look like there's anyone around to pay us even if we do book jobs, though, so... maybe it's fine?

[illequipped]

There, see! What did I tell you? It's fine!

[Later, he will look back on this and realize he is a Bad Criminal Influence and never recover, but that's Future Emil's problem. Right now he's going to ride the high of being Correct, because he is so correct.]

Soooo, what are you waiting for? Get your latte, whatever that is.

[infreefall]

[ well, she isn't totally convinced that it's fine yet, but she'll just. go ahead and get her latte anyway. ]

You don't know what a latte is? [ she doesn't sound judgmental, at least? just curious. ] Don't you have coffee where you're from?

[illequipped]

Um, no? [Fruit juice is a luxury, coffee is an ancient relic.] But I know what that is— those gross things people used to put in milk.

[Give him a point for being in the ballpark.]

[infreefall]

You... aren't wrong, I guess.

[ won't stop her from laughing about it though! ]

It's not my favorite, but it's better if you add something else to flavor it. You should try it and see if you like it, too! Since it's fine if we steal it and all.

[illequipped]

You have to put more stuff in it? And that's good?

[What is this drink doctoring?? More interesting than warm milk or just water, he supposes, but hmm... sus.]

Like what?

[infreefall]

Different flavors and cream, mostly - maybe some sugar, if you like it sweet. The one on the seasonal menu probably has a chestnut flavored syrup or creamer or something, you know?

I like tea better than coffee, to be honest, but coffee's okay once in a while, too!

[illequipped]

Okay, I'm starting to think you had a point about stealing this stuff? This is the most expensive-sounding drink I've ever heard of.

[He's a big fan of fancy sweets, though! Sugar and syrup help. He scooches his tray of cakes to the side to get a latte with loads o' sugar. Nothing could go wrong.]

[infreefall]

Right?! Why do you think I was worried about the price? That’s why I don’t try them that often, but if we can just take whatever we want here, we might as well give it a shot!

[ this tray of his though… pay no mind if she giggles at the sight of all those cakes. ]

So you really like sweets, huh?

[illequipped]

[Please do not perceive him!! Better that she laughs at the cakes than the look he's giving this latte while deciding if he should even take a sip, though.

But also: hey--]

Yes, and? I'm allowed! And— and I have to get some for my friend, too, or he'll just pick at other people's food.

[infreefall]

I never said you weren’t! I like sweets, too, you know. [ it’s not a big deal!! ] It’s nice that you’d get extra for your friend, though.

So! Do you have a favorite, Cake-san?

[illequipped]

Well, he'll complain... [grumble mumble having friends is SO hard, anyway, what's a cake-san and how is it different from normal cake? This is what he hears: cakesan, a Different Food. He glances at his tray, having a brief inner struggle about, like-- publicly enjoying sweets. Never mind it.]

Um, anyway, the kind with a lot of cream, I guess.

[infreefall]

He’ll complain that you brought him food? Why would anyone say no to good food if the cost isn’t a factor, though?

[illequipped]

Because! He's picky! [Woe! Woe is Emil! Sigh!] Anyway, don't tell anyone I said that.

[He says, giving no names, still... It's probably fine.]

Don't you have picky friends?

[infreefall]

A few, I guess. But doesn’t that mean you should try to find food that he likes? He can’t complain if you do that.

[ she’s helping! ]