A Trip to the Library (Tag Faramir)

[dreamplanner]

Arthur was well aware of the necessity of finding a job in the near future. While it was not what he particularly wanted to do, the job at the library seemed decent enough to him, and something he could do

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[faramir_hurin]

I emerge from the break area at the library where I've just put a few things to find a man waiting by the desk. He certainly doesn't look like he needs anything checked out--beyond the fact that he's carrying no books. His modern military position I now recognise, though his clothing makes mine seem very plain. Well, mine is. I do have an idea of who this is.

"I am Faramir. Is there something I might help you with?"

Currently needing to run all over creation, but back later.

[dreamplanner]

"Yes, sir," Arthur said, straightening. "My name is Arthur Penrose - we spoke over messenger about the possibility of my finding employment at the library?"

[faramir_hurin]

If he gets any more formal I'll have to re-introduce myself with rank and title, which I'd rather not do.

"Well met, Arthur. If I may begin by saying that this is a library and not a battlefield--I do not expect those working with me to be so formal." I look down at my own clothing. "My only concession to my former employ is the knife in my boot. Many who come in, especially the students after school, seem to prefer more informal attire."

I smile.

"Not to say that you could not dress however you wished, as long as you were capable of working here. It's not particularly difficult for most--I was unaccustomed to most modern technology when I first began." Hm. "Have you familiarity with the modern library numbering system from Earth? Do you know anything about using a computer?"

[dreamplanner]

A shadow of a grin crossed Arthur's face at the last questions, which he thought over as he tried to relax.

"If you mean the Dewey Decimal system, then yes, I am familiar. I had two years of college, and my job in my world is mostly...research. I know how to use a library. And computers, yes, I am very familiar with them. The work I do for the Army is very technological."