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

[foundafamily]

[He'd be correct in that assessment.]

Don't you think you're kinda biased?

[knowitowl]

Not at all. I am a spirit. This is merely the form I used in the mortal world.

[foundafamily]

...Yeah, right. Stuff like that doesn't exist.

[A large owl is much more plausible.]

[knowitowl]

Perhaps not in your world but in mine we spirits are quite real.

[foundafamily]

[He bites his lip, trying to think of an argument. "But that's really freaking weird" doesn't sound so great.]

Prove it.

[knowitowl]

There is a book here on the spirits of my world. However, I have no need to prove anything to you. You can either believe or not. It does not concern me either way.

[foundafamily]

What, are you chicken?

[knowitowl]

I am a spirit who has taken the form of an owl.

However, if you are implying cowardice, you may think what you like. As I said, I have nothing to prove to a mere mortal.

[foundafamily]

What makes you think I'm a "mere mortal"? You don't even know me.

If you could post in my permissions about your character but what he can know I would appreciate it.

[knowitowl]

Firo Prochainezo, a human from Manhatten New York of Earth. Shall I go on?

Done!

[foundafamily]

[Well, that's weird. It's enough to make Firo pause for a moment, but only a moment.]

So? Anybody could figure that out.

[Birdbrain probably just read the name off the journal, and then maybe he recognized the accent. Despite definitely not being from Firo's world.]

Thank you! <3

[knowitowl]

[He takes that as permission to go on.]

You are from the era of The Great Depression, one of the most trying times in American history. You are also a member of the Martillo family, a branch of the Camorra.

Sure thing! <3

[foundafamily]

[...And that's weirder. He knows he hasn't let anything like that slip during their conversation. And even if this guy is great at spotting gangsters, there's no way he could know the name of Firo's Family.]

Who the hell told you that?

[knowitowl]

There is a great deal of information here. More than I suspect most realize. This is why it must be protected.

[foundafamily]

Just 'cause it's there doesn't mean you should go pokin' your nose into it!

[So, yes, they agree that it should be protected.]

[knowitowl]

As many are so fond of pointing out, it is a public library and all information has been free to everyone. However you seem to agree with my reasoning. If you so wish I can personally safeguard any material you deem potentially harmful.

[foundafamily]

What makes you think I'd trust you? You might as well burn the whole place down if you really wanna protect everything.

[knowitowl]

I have no reason or desire to exploit any information here. However I do not need your trust as I do not trust you either. You can either accept my offer or not. I will though release any material that has information that is considered private.

[foundafamily]

Can you tell what comes from what world? Just gimme everything from mine and I'll take care of it.

[knowitowl]

I will give you any information that is about you personally. However, I would prefer to keep the rest for reference.

[foundafamily]

I need anything on the Martillo Family, too.

[knowitowl]

For what purpose?

[foundafamily]

They're my Family. I gotta take care of anything that affects them.

[knowitowl]

Hm, very well.

You may protect your family if you agree to follow my rules so that I may protect what is important to me.

[foundafamily]

Yeah, yeah, sure.

[He waves his hand dismissively and doesn't do a good job of sounding convincing at all.]

I'll be over to pick it all up in about five minutes, all right?