Chapter Two - And the Owl Came Back~ [Video/Action]

[knowitowl]

 [The video feed will come on with a figure that most everyone in Luceti is probably familiar with by now. The large owl towering over the journal and an overcast sky above him as it rains lightly.]

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

[Sound familiar?]

In my world I am the spirit of knowledge and I have my own library for the betterment of mankind. As such, I believe my services here would be most valuable to you. 

However, it would seem that for some reason I am unable to enter your library. I would appreciate an explanation or perhaps some assistance in this matter. 

[The feed will then cut off. And in the mean time, the owl will be sitting outside the library. In the rain. He's getting wet out here.]

[OOC: Feel free to either respond or run into Wan Shi Tong getting wet outside the library!]

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[that_is_asecret]

[He smiles waving a finger at Wan Shi Tong]

It is meant to keep only one thing out, possibly two.

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[knowitowl]

And what would that be?

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[that_is_asecret]

[Well, he supposed it was only a matter of time before someone made the joke]

I think you mean to say who.

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[knowitowl]

[The joke goes completely over his head.]

Who then?

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[that_is_asecret]

[Well, might as well play along with it a bit then]

Who indeed? Who would people want to prevent getting access to the library?

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[knowitowl]

I do not know. I had assumed the library was freely open to everyone.

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[that_is_asecret]

[Xellos gives a bit of a dramatic sigh]

Would you like a hint?

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[knowitowl]

[There is a pause. If an owl can look annoyed, he does.]

If you are suggesting it is me, that is unlikely. I just arrived. Why would there be a barrier keeping me specifically from the library?

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[that_is_asecret]

Do you not recall at all your previous visit?

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[knowitowl]

... No, I do not.

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[that_is_asecret]

Well, you were here earlier. Last time you were seen was about a week ago.

[Well this was a fascinating turn of events]

You caused a bit of a stir last time. Angered a few people, rustled a few feathers, if you'll excuse the use of speech.

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[knowitowl]

Oh? If I was here before, then how is it that I don't remember?

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[that_is_asecret]

Your memory has been changed I would wager by the Malnosso. They have a habit of performing shifts on individuals for their own study and amusement.

[Although this could also be a death penalty he had heard of. No matter, it was still an accurate statement]

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[knowitowl]

I am aware the Malnosso are capable of such. However, the fact that I can not remember being here is a bit... disconcerting.

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[that_is_asecret]

[Xellos nods in a way that seems understanding]

Yes, it is rather disturbing thinking of what they can do without our knowledge.

[How they had managed to keep him caged here was an impressive feat in and of itself]

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[knowitowl]

Indeed.

[But there wasn't anything that could be done about it as far as he knew.]

Tell me. What exactly transpired during my previous time here.

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[that_is_asecret]

Well, basically you hoarded a bunch of books and refused to let people take them out. People objected to this since it wasn't the earlier policy, and from there a little tiff happened.

[He'll give a basic summary instead]

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[knowitowl]

[Wan Shi Tong is silent for a moment as he tries to determine if Xellos is telling the truth or not.]

A library in itself is a hoard, and books belong there. Why would this be objectionable?