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]

[ vidar nods in agreement. ]

Oh, absolutely. There is a saying back in Earth - "to everything, there is a season." There's no reason it can't be applied to the balance of flavours in desserts and drinks as well.

It is an art, on its own. [ and he'll brew the tea for them, with all the attention he's always devoted to it. ]

[pragmatism]

[ Zhongli notices that as well. Such a degree of care is a prized quality when it comes to the governance of Liyue. But... he should not really be evaluating people based on their usefulness to the Qixing. He left that life behind.

Instead of replying, he takes one of the cookies from the tray and takes a bite, letting the flavours dissolve in his mouth. Yes, these are familiar enough for him to place after a few seconds ]

Butter, cream, and chocolate. The coating is light enough to avoid being cloying.

[ These kinds of cookies would go well with most teas. He can concede that the Library does have taste ]

[spalten]

It's a fairly common combination.

I wish we were back home. Then I can show you my favourites.

[ vidar takes a bite of another dainty. ]

If there was a way to request things here, that would be great. Even if it's just smaller things, like sweets.

[pragmatism]

[ I wish we were back home. That seems to be a common yet unrealistic sentiment shared by many of the people here... even little mementoes like food would be wished for. ]

It brings some measure of peace, does it not?

[ Zhongli sounds nostalgic; even a little melancholic. He's lived far too long in the same place, and even though the Library presented him with all the time in the world to read, it's not really the same. ]