Chapter One - The Library Dictator [Video]

[knowitowl]

[Now that things seem to have gone back to relative normalcy here in the land of Luceti, Wan Shi Tong decides that it is time to introduce himself to the community. Thus there will be a video feed of a very tall owl as he stands over his journal.]

Greetings citizens of Luceti, I am Wan Shi Tong, he who knows ten thousand things.

Due to my abduction from my own world and library, I have commandeered the one within this village. I will be the sole authority of the collection from this point on, and as such, there are a few new rules.

First of all, anyone who wishes to use the library must first offer new knowledge to add to the collection.

Secondly, none of the material within can be used for malicious intent. There is no exception to this. I do not care how noble your cause may be, whether it is against each other or our captors here.

Finally, I will no longer allow any materials to be removed from the building.

If these rules are not followed, there will be consequences.

Also, in regards to the last rule, all outstanding books and media must be returned for inventory. If you do not comply, I will send my assistants to retrieve them.

That is all.

[And with that the feed will end.]

Comments

[knowitowl]

It is worth it to me. I have put my trust in humans far too many times, only to be tricked and betrayed in the end. I will not sit by and allow it to continue.

[aerialassault]

Yeah, I've had more than my fair share of dealings with frustrating Earthlings too, [Cliff said, scratching his chin. Despite appearances, he was not from Earth-- don't loop him in with them, please.]

But, like I already said. Things here work a little different. Is your distrust realy worth banning everyone from taking some light reading home for a few days?

[knowitowl]

I have been patient with humans for centuries. However, that patience has reached its limit. I have no reason to trust humans or anyone like them unless they are proven trustworthy. The threats, childish name calling, and petty arguments have done nothing to ease my concerns.

[aerialassault]

Alright then, let's try to work out a deal. What sorta things do you require to free up the fiction section of the library? It sounds like you're more concerned 'bout what happens with the reference books, but that's not something a person normally looks through on a saturday night. Fiction's where it's at, man.

[knowitowl]

Bargaining with an all knowing spirit? How intriguing.

[He sounds almost amused.]

Fiction is a relative term. What may be considered fiction in one world is reality in another. Such is the complicated nature of Luceti. A fictional book to you may be telling the life story of another who lives here.

(OOC: He's referring to things like the DBZ manga lol.)

[aerialassault]

Hey, I ain't one to back down from a challenge.

[Also, he's personally spoken to-- and beat up-- a few beings that were gods reative to his own existance. He was unimpressed with the experience.]

And that's just a risk we all take by being here. It's part of the nature of the place. But, you're a librarian, right? And I'm sure you keep track of who is who in town, and that you've read everything you've got in stock over there. How about we let you decide what works really are fiction for everyone. That way, we get some of our books, and you can keep whatever sensitive info you've got safe from anyone who's got dangerous plans.

[knowitowl]

Hm, I am willing to consider this. However, are you certain that everyone will agree?

[He has his doubts.]

[aerialassault]

I'm pretty sure they'll just be happy to have their books back.

[All confidence here.]

[knowitowl]

This arrangement is acceptable.

[Have a gold star.]

[aerialassault]

[He'll gladly hoard it.]

Great!

[He's beaming, and it's evident in his voice.]

It's been a pleasure doing business with you, and I'll keep you updated if I find anything cool.