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Braga is getting plenty of stares after she exits the Bay. Apparently, the natives aren't used to seeing a hulking, one-eyed orc in Genessia City. Especially one wearing a sheer silk robe and fuzzy slippers. Orcish toughness helps her handle the cold. The hologram of Weiss shocks her, but she figures it's just a really advanced illusion spell. She heads to the nearest café for a warm drink and to let the weirdness sink in. Anyone who has a problem with her attire either realizes that she's a newcomer or is too intimidated by her monstrous appearance to protest.
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[ The feed turns on, showing a ceiling and the tail end of a sentence]

like that relic Tizzie said Hannah has

[ The camera moves to show Braga's face. At first it focuses on her eye, but she eventually gets it in a better position. Hopefully she'll see someone she recognizes.]

Looks like I'm gonna be here a while. Anyone wanna recommend any books?

[ Probably not a question most people would expect from an orc.]

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[Orc or not, Maka's interest in books trumps anybody that doesn't have the bookworm "look." It's her responsibility as a librarian (at least in this city) after all!]

Sure, I work in Genessia proper's library, what genre do you like?

[Hikari didn't really work, but it didn't stop her from looking around for possible work every now and again. Of course it also helped when she came across the cafe she loved for there delicious treats. Today happened to be one of those days where she would come in for a quick snack and a milkshake.

She wasn't expecting someone with one eye to be there in a robe and slippers, but never the less she wasn't afraid like most people might have. Instead she simply smiled]

Hello there. You must be new around here, right?

[Well it seems someone already beat her to it when it came to being a librarian. She still wondered if she could do this job as she would rather do something else.]

There are a lot of books. It just depends on what one suits your style of reading. For example I find factual books aren't for me, but others might be. So, what do you think you would prefer over others then I'm sure I can say if there is something like that at the library.

Hmhm, it is always good to have others here who appreciate books.

The library has a fine selection, if I do say so myself.

Books were kinda scarce where I came from,

[ Back when she was among her fellow orcs]

so I used to read anything I could get. I guess the genres I liked best were history, particularly military history and philosophy. Trashy romance novels are a guilty pleasure.

[ Braga smiled back at the small child, trying to appear as nonthreatening as possible.]

Yep, I'm new here. I haven't had the chance to get proper clothes yet.

[ Hopefully she wouldn't have too much trouble finding something large enough.]

I like factual books, but I'm willing to give anything a try. What ones do you enjoy?

Fuck yeah, it is!

I should hope so, with people coming from so many worlds. You got any favorites? Or, something you recently enjoyed?

There are plenty of clothes stores around you can go to.

[She had been to some herself, but she only went to the children's section for obvious reasons.]

But I guess you wanted something to eat first.

Factual? You mean like history and such? I believe we have a section like that somewhere.

[She might have to go look through records and such.]

I don't really read much, but I guess when I do anything fictional is always fun.

Yes, it does seem to be well stocked to accommodate our varied tastes.

I must admit I am rather partial to it's selection of romance, personally, and I could point you to some in that direction if you shared similar tastes?

[The great and feared former Overlord of the Netherworld right here...happily enjoying his trashy romance books.]

I'm sure there are, but they might not have anything for really large ladies.

[ And a small child is unlikely to look at huge clothes. ]

I wanted some hot caffeinated beverage, before dealing with the other stuff.

[ Wow Yuuki, you are the worst librarian ever.]

That's how you described them. There's also bestiaries and politics.

[ She's from a fantasy world, so science isn't the same.]

Fiction can be fun.

That's just what I like to hear. I'll have to admit to also enjoying romances.

[ Hulking orc mercenary, and former prince shares his tastes. At least Midboss looks like he could grace the covets of those books.]

I can't tell you too much about the romance stuff, but I can guarantee that the library has a huge section of that. It seems like guys in kilts are a popular subject of a lot of them.

[Apparently a lot of people have that as a guilty pleasure.]

The Art of War is a classic, it talks about the military strategies of a man named Sun Tzu. There are even some books on Genessia itself, though it mostly talks about the different places that we can visit through the gateways--different climates and fauna, stuff like that.

Then maybe you can make some clothes yourself, if you know how.

[She would never do it herself though.]

Oh, that sounds lovely, but have you ever tried the milkshakes? They are delicious.

[Hey, she can't memorize all those books. She is not great at learning ether, thus why she isn't so fond of them.]

Then I know where the section is at least.

[She just nods slightly.]

I just like how much imagination people put into them when they were writting. Plus it's fun to imagine the situations.

Hm, kilts. I get the appeal.

[ The ridiculousness is entertaining]

That sounds like a good start. Thanks for the suggestions. It's probably a good idea for me to learn more about the area.

It's not one of the things I'm good with.

[ Well, the kid is a bit young for coffee]

Sounds good. Maybe I'll try them when the weather's warmer.

Good.

You'd be surprised how creative folk can get with history. Everyone's got their own side. It's fascinating to figure out what the facts are through multiple sources.

[ Not that orcs were known for writing down their lies]

Your not? I guess it does take some skill to be able to do that.

[She pauses for a moment.]

Okay, though I do hope you enjoy your beverage.

Oh, I see. I wouldn't have thought the history is written with different sides. I mean usually there are two sides. That much is obvious. But I would assume what was written would be the truth.

[ Ed has not been very long in Genessia and is still going wide-eyed and intrigued by pretty much... everything he sees, that's not normal in 1935s Kuchen.

His curiosity is not hidden at all (he's not a very good actor either way so he sees no reason in trying) as he comes over to take her order at the café he happens to be working in. ]

Guten Tag. Would you like me to take your order?

Is that a skill you have?

Thanks, kid.

Folk have different perceptions on what they see, and their own biases. Truth ain't all that objective. The winners usually have the final say. They always wanna make themselves look good.

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