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004 » video
Tranquility.
[ It's with a warm sort of politesse that Petyr addresses the network this time around, a crimson sash draped over one of his shoulders and a new set of robes upon his frame. Visible next to him, at the fringe of the image, is a girl with chestnut brown hair and her hands folded in her lap, who should prove familiar to at least some upon the ship. ]
I inquired some months ago as to the existence of a physical library, and was informed that the ship lacked such a facility. As such, I have taken it upon myself to begin one for the sake of those who would prefer the feel of a solid page than the, ah. Furnishings that the ship provides. My collection is meager, but it is more than what was available upon my arrival. Should you care to take advantage of it, I can be found upon the fifth level, next to the quarters that Alayne Stone — [ at the mention, the girl sitting next to him smiles prettily and offers up a wave ] — keeps as a seamstress. She has offered her help in my endeavor, to care for the books in my absence.
That said, should you be willing to part with them, we would greatly appreciate any spare books that you might have. This service is without charge, and meant simply for the comfort of those upon the ship.
I have taken the liberty of attaching the list of the books collected so far, and hope that some of you, at least, will find some use in it.
[ And, with a duck of his head, the feed cuts out. ]
ATTACHMENT.
ooc: feel free to talk to petyr or alayne or both!
[ It's with a warm sort of politesse that Petyr addresses the network this time around, a crimson sash draped over one of his shoulders and a new set of robes upon his frame. Visible next to him, at the fringe of the image, is a girl with chestnut brown hair and her hands folded in her lap, who should prove familiar to at least some upon the ship. ]
I inquired some months ago as to the existence of a physical library, and was informed that the ship lacked such a facility. As such, I have taken it upon myself to begin one for the sake of those who would prefer the feel of a solid page than the, ah. Furnishings that the ship provides. My collection is meager, but it is more than what was available upon my arrival. Should you care to take advantage of it, I can be found upon the fifth level, next to the quarters that Alayne Stone — [ at the mention, the girl sitting next to him smiles prettily and offers up a wave ] — keeps as a seamstress. She has offered her help in my endeavor, to care for the books in my absence.
That said, should you be willing to part with them, we would greatly appreciate any spare books that you might have. This service is without charge, and meant simply for the comfort of those upon the ship.
I have taken the liberty of attaching the list of the books collected so far, and hope that some of you, at least, will find some use in it.
[ And, with a duck of his head, the feed cuts out. ]
ATTACHMENT.
ooc: feel free to talk to petyr or alayne or both!
[video] i like his derp :c IT BALANCES OUT HIS MANPAIN
What is it that makes you think I would find fancy in them?
[video] it's his one superpower
[video] the derp or the manpain or BOTH cries these aren't good powers murph
[video] BOTH and he can also dig himself out of prison using only a spoon. totally a superpower
manyone weakness!]Some of 'em actually do, yeah.
...You interested?
[video] WOW I'M TOTALLY NOT REGRETTING MAKING YOU A BANNERMAN NOW!!!! i mean
manyweaknesses!An eager nod, eyes bright. ] Yes, very, though I am afraid the ship will be left waiting to borrow it, since I will allow the first perusal to be my own. [ A beat, still girlish and young. ] Oh, won't you tell me of one of the stories? Your very favorite, if there is one.
That would please me best.
[video]
By all means, it's yours to peruse. [He pauses when she asks him his favorite, eyes shifting briefly.] Mn, well. I kinda used to like Hansel and Gretel... that one's pretty well known. [Murphy just wasn't so fond of being actually part of the story itself once upon a Silent Hill.] But if I had to pick one of my favorites when I was a kid, I'd, uh... I'd probably have to go with The Boy Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was, maybe.
[video]
Attentively she nods. ] The Boy Who Went Forth to Learn What Fear Was. [ Alayne's voice is hushed and reverential. ] It sounds like quite a tale. Harrowing, is it? Was the boy brave? [ It's obvious from the look in her eyes: she'd like a retelling, if he can manage one. ]
[video]
[He pauses.] Y'know... I could just read it to you sometime, if you'd like.
[It'd be easier than trying to remember the whole story from the top of his head.]
[video]
What dangerous a thing, to not understand fear. Fear is what tempers rashness to caution, what makes a man brave by shouldering it despite pause.
[video]
[Of course!]
Pretty sure that was the point of the story, in a way. Much as it's unpleasant, fear can be a... a helpful response in some situations. [God knows it's helped Murphy more than he could count, because haha -- adrenaline...]
[video]
She lifts her eyebrows in earnest curiosity. ]
And does the boy learn? Or— would it ruin the telling to ask of it readily?
[video]
[It's good to be endearing for a change. Refreshing, in fact.]