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[deathly_origami]

I know it’s been a while, but I’m still happy beyond words that the library is back! Thank you, everyone who consoled me when the buildings disappeared. Even those that scolded me… I believe I needed it. I’m feeling… better now

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[ashadyguy]

[Tsubasa normally avoids the library like the plague, but the decorations catch his eye so he decides to venture inside for a peek.]

Wow! It's looking pretty nice in here!

[deathly_origami]

Thank you very much! I'm glad you like it!

I don't believe I've seen you before. My name is Yomiko! What's yours?

[ashadyguy]

Tsubasa. I haven't been here for very long, so I hadn't checked out the library yet.

[Let's ignore the fact that he probably walks past it with hunched shoulders like he's trying to hide from the place on a nearly daily basis.]

[deathly_origami]

Well, it's nice to meet you! I'm one of the library aids here! If there is anything I can ever help you with, please let me know!

Are you settling in well?

[ashadyguy]

Thanks! I'll keep that in mind.

Pretty well, yeah. People helped me out when I first got here, so I was able to get a job really quickly.

[deathly_origami]

I'm very glad to hear! Where have you found employment, Tsubasa?

[ashadyguy]

I'm a waiter at a café. Café Demois, as a matter of fact.

[deathly_origami]

Well, congratulations! I hope you're enjoying it!

[ashadyguy]

It's not bad. And it gets me paid, which is always a good thing.

[deathly_origami]

Yes, it is very good! The weather is getting colder now, be sure to purchase some good winter clothing! Shortly after I arrived here, there was an awful cold snap and I wasn't prepared and became very ill!

[ashadyguy]

When I first got here, all I had was a light shirt and pants... not even a jacket. It was a little chilly, that's for sure.

[deathly_origami]

Oh dear! I'm glad you didn't catch a cold then... I hope you weren't here when the buildings disappeared!

[ashadyguy]

I didn't see anything like that, so I'm thinking I must've shown up afterwards.

[deathly_origami]

That's very good. I think it would have been rather difficult had you shown up while the buildings were gone without proper attire for the weather!

...of course, I could have lent you my coat...

[ashadyguy]

Well, I didn't show up then, so I should probably just be thankful for that. Living in the wilderness doesn't sound like much fun at all.

[deathly_origami]

It really wasn't... but we pulled together and got through it.