.oo1 // All the knowledge in the world

[xseeksclosure]

[ You find yourself in a library. Not just any library but a massive one: wall to wall bookshelves, plush armchairs, mahogany floorboards and the entire thing lit with a warm flame that seems almost comforting. The kind that doesn't seem to give off a dangerous heat but perhaps the warmth that reminds one of home and hearth. The books on the

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[bot_builder]

[He doesn't go to libraries very often--he's not a big fan of reading--but he's fairly certain this library will have that robotics book he's been looking for. He's just started to scan the shelves when he becomes aware of you. Oh great. A guy talking to himself. In a foreign language, even. He decides to keep an eye on you, which is why he notices when you notice him. He freezes, somewhat alarmed.]

[xseeksclosure]

[ There is a pause as he glances back up at the bookshelves and a minor look of irritation when he finds he's alone with the newcomer. Mr Sociable he's not but Adrian's gonna try.

So... for a second, he's just as frozen. ]

Can... can I help you with something?

[bot_builder]

Uh... Are you the librarian?

[xseeksclosure]

Not really, no... this is my father's library but you're welcome to the books. Everyone is. There's something in here for everyone so... help yourself.

[bot_builder]

Wow. Your dad must have liked to read a lot. [He hesitates.] Are these arranged in any particular way? Is there a robotics section?

[xseeksclosure]

Him and me, really.

[ Bit of a smirk. Maybe that's the only thing they had in common. But on to the matter at hand. The word seems alien to him. ]

Robotics... we... may have something close to it concerning mechanics that came from across the sea. Maybe that's the best I can offer?

[bot_builder]

I've never been much of a reader, myself.

Oh. Huh. Well, I might as well look at what you got. Since I'm here and all. Where would these mechanics books be, if you have them?