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.]

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[quantumtangled]

Neither do I. I will be there soon.

[knowitowl]

[And he will be waiting.]

[quantumtangled]

[He's right on time, appearing out of thin air, not coming through the door. Man isn't right.]

[And true to his word, he's brought hand-drawn instructions on how to build one very complex air gun, for those up to the challenge of building 27th century tech without factory parts. He's brought the gun itself with him, too.]

[knowitowl]

[That is quite the convenient ability. Wan Shi Tong approaches and bends down to look at the items in question.]

I assume this is the weapon you were referring to?

[quantumtangled]

Yes, it is. Walter's contribution is forthcoming.

[knowitowl]

Very well. This shall indeed make an interesting contribution to the collection.

[With that he sweeps his wing over the materials and they vanish.]

Enjoy the library.

[quantumtangled]

[And he puts the gun away inside his shirt pocket, somewhere.]

Thank you. Another time.

[knowitowl]

Very well.

[He then turns to go about his business once more.]

[quantumtangled]

One more request, if I may.

[Unfailingly polite and unassuming.]

Walter Bishop has left cakes in this library and would like them back.

[knowitowl]

[Wan Shi Tong pauses in silence for a few moments.]

I'm afraid that they... have already been found.

[He turns to look at his Knowledge Seeker that's sitting not too far away. The fox folds his ears back and ducks his head in shame with a little whimper.]

[quantumtangled]

[It comes as no surprise that he isn't showing any upset. Hardly the end of cake in the world.]

I see. I will be on my way now.

[knowitowl]

Very well.