[Terry's found the library and he's spent a while thumbing through some of the more recently used texts. He hasn't found much though.
The 1913 Encyclopedia Britannica's B volume is spread open on the table, alongside a few other tomes.]
Anyone ever heard of a guy called Temben?
[Locked to Bruce]We need to talk, there's something going on.
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I'm in the library.
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There's a library?
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In the Temple, you can't miss it.
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This place is massive.
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[Right on cue Terry sneezes, then grimaces.]
I haven't looked through paper books since history class.
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Paper books are good for you.
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[Tugging a handkerchief from his pocket, Terry blows his nose.]
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...I'm thinking this isn't an ordinary library.
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[Terry waves the handkerchief, then gestures to the small pile of random objects he's collected so far.
But then he falls somber and rests his hands on the table.]
Dick's gone.
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Gone? What do you mean gone?
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[Terry glances aside at Bruce. He's worried.]
Other people have disappeared too.
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They were probably sent home.
[He hopes.]
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[Terry has no idea what to think.]
Maybe there's more monsters. Like that thing in the fog.
[He stands up straighter.]
I'm gonna go do some snooping around, see what I can find out.
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I don't think it was monsters. Besides, death doesn't seem to be permanent here.
[Max is the unspoken example.]
Are you looking for a partner?
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He almost responds in the negative, but ... well. He's not coming up with much by himself. Maybe some assistance would be good.]
I wouldn't say no.
Actually, I have an idea. It might not pan out, but it's worth a shot.
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