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

[spalten]

Well now. You certainly have particular tastes.

[ he looks at the bookshelf thoughtfully, not that it shows with his mask and all. ]

I don't think I read anything like that at all.

[nocannobb]

Nah, that's not really my specific thing. It's just kind of the principle, you know? So, what's your thing, if not horny Beauty & the Beast?

[ as far as shang qinghua is concerned this is a totally reasonable conversation to be having with a stranger. if you don't want to talk about porn then you probably shouldn't be reading in the erotica section! ]

[spalten]

[ ah. hm. he kind of hasn't thought of that much, because he wants to Die back in his world, so this is a strange question to be thinking about now. ]

Nothing exciting, really. I like it done quickly as possible so I can get back to work.

sorry about This Asshole

[nocannobb]

[ hhhhhuh. shang qinghua squints a little at that response, taking a second to parse it, because it seems like...maybe...the reason this guy is trawling the erotica section is because he's looking to rub one out right away???

obviously! obviously he must be here to find jerkoff material for immediate use, he sounds like the kind of guy for whom a boner is an inconvenience rather than cause for excitement, in fact he's probably annoyed by the literary discussion at hand, shang qinghua actually feels a little bad.........

but he quickly jumps to the side, hands up with a smile he hopes is disarming but really just comes off as nervous. ]

Aha, well! Wouldn't want to get in the way of your quest, sorry I couldn't be of any help!

no worries! anyway i'm sorry too

[spalten]

[ of course he has no idea what's going on in his mind. so he's more confused than anything else.

so he moves closer to him, intent on asking him what else is he missing in the literary world of erotic monsterfucking, which is now a topic he'd like to read about, but no, now he just looks creepy. ]

No, no, you're not getting in the way of anything at all.

If anything else I'm glad you're here, since you obviously have an interest. [ Oh No, ]

i am LIVING

[nocannobb]

[ Oh No indeed. shang qinghua thought this guy was just looking for some one-and-done fap material, but it turns out he's also looking for a partner to help him, uh, get it over with, too?! you'd think that for someone who's written dozens, maybe hundreds of hilariously cliche scenes, shang qinghua would be able to navigate this sort of situation smoothly, but nope! hahahaha!

a weird, high-pitched laugh escapes his mouth, and in his attempt to back away, he realizes he's just backed himself up against one of the shelves. aw, come on! now he's just primed himself for a kabedon moment! rookie! mistake!! shang qinghua throws his hands up with a nervous smile. ]

Uh, hahaha -- well, the interest is, uhhh, strictly professional -- 

[spalten]

Oh, it's the same for me. In fact, I'm interested in learning about a few things with you, since you seem to be an expert and all.

Can I count on you for that responsibility?

[ and honestly he meant the second sentence as a joke, but of course none of that levity comes across with the way his voice is disguised by the robotics of his helmet.

this would be a good moment to mention that he's like .... 7 foot tall and stacked. ]

[nocannobb]

[ the thing is, shang qinghua is generally into bigger guys! he's not exactly tall himself, and being loomed over in a sexy way, that's pretty hot, right? right! but this right here is actually kind of terrifying, and to be honest shang qinghua is feeling kind of confused right now! just when did he get cast in the role of the helpless maiden here?!

he presses himself back further against the wall, but he's out of space to shrink now. his palms are getting awfully sweaty, and his voice is climbing up an octave as he descends into nervous babble. ]

Oh, no, you don't want me give me any responsibility, trust me, really! I'm -- I don't actually have that much experience to tell you the truth and it probably wouldn't be that much fun for you so while I'll admit you're kinda hot in a totally terrifying way please don't push me down and have your way with me okay thank you!