genessia | 5th Book

[Belle had started to adjust her phone a little bit as she turned it around to show what appeared to be the inside of the pawn shop. Once Belle felt comfortable about the device she turned it back around, giving a soft smile on her lips.]

I'm sure people who go to the library often have been wondering why I haven't been there as much. The reason is pretty simple. It's all because of this place. Well apart of it, I guess. [She kind of hoped this subarchway could be proven useful later on should anything happen.]

The place I am currently at is called Mr. Gold Pawnbroker & Antiquities Dealer. It's where I will be working some of the time as well as the library here as well. [She went and stood by the door to point the phone out at the town before her.]

I guess I should explain. This place is called Storybrooke. It's where I was before I found myself in Genessia. Sure, it's not the same, but it still nice to have.

[She paused once more.]

Though because of it I've lowered the hours I will work at the library in Genessia. However, it means I can work with new books and maybe sort it so we can have copies for both libraries. [However as for the Pawn shop, she just knew how it worked and so figured she might just keep it up since she would of had to anyway after pushing him out of the town.]

Apart from that... I don't think there is much else to say I've not discovered anything that is different or anything about the group in Fayren, but I'm still keeping an eye out just in case.

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You've created a subarchway, then.

{ They'd only spoken once before, but Zeref had been meaning to speak to her again. The name "Storybrooke" was interesting, even sounded like a guild's name. Zeref sighed, and then continued. }

What did you give up to open it?

[He doesn’t much care for using the video function but then Belle already knows what he looks like. His voice is deep and his tone calm as he begins speaking in his usual aloof way.]

Can anyone open these archways? Are the people you knew there and at what price?

[She can’t tell but these are super important questions. He doesn’t want a door to his home opened and he knows at least one other person from his world who might be stupid enough to do it.]

[Levy smiles when she sees her friend showing off the new archway. She knows a little bit about Belle’s past and because of that she began to grow more and more curious about the shop her friend now stands in. She flicks the video function on her phone and addresses Belle directly.]

Hello Belle. Thank you for the heads up. [Levy ends up at the library a lot and she’d have worried if she hadn’t seen Belle there.] Would it be alright if I stop by?

[She really wants to see the shop.]

But I only want to if it’s okay.

I did.

[But she cannot recall what the price was though. She had to ponder it for a moment or two.]

I believe I gave up a memory, but as to what one, I can't recall. Must have been important though.

Anyone can, so long as they speak to the CPU and of course give something up of equal value.

[However she wondered if she should say you might forget what the price was exactly due to forgetting.]

I assume you ask with a good purpose.

It would be fine.

[It would get lonely here dealing with this and no one coming after all. She smiled as she was behind the counter once again.]

I think it would be nice to have people come to see this place after all.

[Toby is silent for a moment before his raspy voice continues.]

And the people there?

[He has more questions before he'll answer Belle's; sorry.]

Well, the people you might talk to an awful lot might not necessarily be there.

[She already knew of a good few who weren't when she had looked around, but there had been others.]

I see.

{ He had thought about doing so a few times, himself. What he wanted to give up apparently wouldn't work, because it's something he actually wants to be rid of. But is it really so bad to forget about something if you can't remember what it was you forgot about?

No... no, that's not worth it. There's only two memories he has that are precious to him, and he wouldn't want to lose either. Two good memories out of centuries of painful ones. Nothing is worth losing that. ... right? }

Was it worth it? Do you know why you needed to back to your world so badly?

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[There is a soft noise over the phone as Toby turns away from the mouth piece to curse.]

What price did you pay?

[He'll explain the reasoning for these questions when he figures out how to set the phone to private. These things are weird.]

I'll be over soon then. Where is the sub-archway located?

[Because she realizes that she doesn't know.]

I didn't really have any reason, I mean like most people, I guess I had a few things I missed though.

[The library there had some books for example they didn't have in the one in Genessia he found.]

Plus... I guess people do get home sick.

Can't really say. Forgot my price. It was a memory though that is all I can say, but being very specific

[She has one blank moment, so she figured that was the case.]

It's in Fayren, which considering how modern it looks might come as a surprise. But there is a reason for it.

[It had to do with magic really.]

I suppose some people do. It isn't something to which I can relate.

{ He only really returned to Alvarez for the sake of politics or conquest, for example. He's been a nomad pretty much all of his life, otherwise. How can one be homesick if they never really had a home to begin with? }

Are there others from your world in Genessia?

Oh? Well at least it's close.

[She's at the book shop.]

What's the reason? If you don't mind me asking?

[His brows knit in worry however she can't see that.]

That sounds like a heavy price. [Even though there are things Toby wishes to forget he knows he can't.] Sorry for all the questions.

There are dangerous people in the world I'm from... I can't let that arrive here. [If he can help it.]

[She shakes her head slightly. As far as she was aware she was the only one.]

No, I'm the only one around. If certain... people were here I would know.

[Her smile faded for a brief moment before putting it back on.]

But I don't think them not being here is a bad thing, though.

It must have been.

[She frowns slightly before looking at the device again.]

It's fine, you had your reasons as you've just told me. [It made her smile a little bit.]

You're just making sure nothing bad happens.

Because of the magic people can use in this place. Sure, when many people I knew were brought to Storybrooke, we were in a world without magic.

However after a few instances... that changed. Now abilities and such can be used willingly and easily.

[Toby shrugs, forgetting that she doesn't see that.]

It's my job. That's all.

[There is a lot more too it than that but he's hardly one to delve into his life story so easily.]

{ Well, that was certainly an interesting choice of words. }

Why is that? Are they not good people?

[That makes a lot of sense considering what she knew of Belle's past.]

I'm excited to know you'll be close. Let me know if you ever want company walking home.

[There is a rustle before the screen moves back to Levy.]

I should be there soon though, I'm getting close.

It's more I wouldn't wish them here. I have my reasons for some people, but that is my main reason. Better out there than here sometimes.

Though if they did wind out here, I don't think I would be overly upset about it either.

Must be a tough job, but you must be doing it well.

[That was all she could say about it really.]

But I can try and reassure you that what you are trying to avoid might not even come here.

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