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[willkissawookie]

[When the feed turns on, Leia's sitting up straight, hands folded on her lap, legs tucked together, chin up, and dressed neatly in an Earthy ensemble that looks a little out of the late 70s with its high collar and plain fit. I apologize for my late introduction, but I am Senator Leia Organa of the planet Alderaan and ambassador to the Imperial

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[origamiguardian]

Ma'am, I could help you find a number of books.

I also know where most of the public libraries in Manhattan are.

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[willkissawookie]

[Smiling brightly at her response.]

Manhattan is the system we're in?

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[origamiguardian]

Manhattan is the island we're on--the central portion of the City. With several million inhabitants, it has a lot of sources of information.

If by system you mean "planetary system," that would be the system of Sol.

[in a little bit, sends her a text file with a list of libraries in the area--which is fairly complete--and an offer to show her how to use the catalog system]

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[willkissawookie]

[Leia smiles gratefully as she glances over the text file briefly.]

The Sol system. How many planets reside in this system?

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[screwmeister]

[in return she gets a man in a labcoat with a giant screw in his head, slouched in a computer chair and smoking a cigarette. you never know what kind of person you'll end up talking to in this darn City.]

You can find a lot of that stuff online though you have to be careful about the legitimacy of the source you're reading.

History and language will probably be easier to get a grasp on if you visit a library.

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[willkissawookie]

[She recognizes death sticks easily enough but the screw in his head is quite unusual. She nods efficiently at him.]

I'm more concerned with history, as there seem to only be a few idioms I'm missing. I'll need to find a map of the city.

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[screwmeister]

Oh. I can send you directions to the library I use, it has some good material.

[and here's the attachment "directions.docx", ready for download. said directions are from the MAC, which is a recognizable landmark even for those who don't live there anymore.]

Accounts of ancient history aren't as extensive here as they are in my home dimension, but I guess most people aren't concerned with that kind of thing.

[he speaks with a kind of dull monotone, but there is at least a little inflection there. Just enough to inject a little personality into his speech.]

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[willkissawookie]

You're from a different universe as well. [She takes some small relief from that as she glances through the directions. They should be easy enough to manage.]

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[chesstotem]

Public library is your best bet. It'll have books about everything, and you can check them out for free.

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[willkissawookie]

And nothing is required to check them out for free.

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[chesstotem]

You have to get a library card.

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[willkissawookie]

[Okay, confusion is now in place. Now it sounds like a mission.]

I can acquire the codes if necessary to get such a card.

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[idsay]

Welcome to the planet, I'd say. Why do you need such extensive information, Miss Leia?

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[willkissawookie]

I've never been to the system and from what I've gathered from previous conversations, very far from home. [A formal smile.]

[idsay]

A real alien ambassador... I take it you're more of a research first, experiment later type. That's to be admired.

[willkissawookie]

It's usually better to do some homework instead of blowing in half-cocked.

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[subconman]

I could have offered my assistance.

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[willkissawookie]

You imply that you will no longer be offering that assistance.

It would be very appreciated, Mr. Eames. [Even more formal than before.]

[subconman]

If no one has beaten me to it, darling, I would gladly teach you the ins and outs of this society.

[willkissawookie]

No one has beaten you to it and I would gladly accept your assistance.