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[To say the past couple of weeks have been strange would be an understatement. Even though Belle had been forewarned about the kinds of things that happen around the time of new arrivals, nothing could quite prepare her for losing all her memories so suddenly, or getting them back just as fast. At least during that week she hadn't been aware of the mistakes she made and now that it was all over she felt too embarrassed to talk to anyone...besides Beast. But in that she really had no choice since she lived with him. But even so she's been careful to keep the subject of that strange week out of their conversations and-hopefully-out of Beast's thoughts as well.

So in the following week she takes to cleaning up there house, just as she told Beast she would. She wipes down every inch of it, clearing away the dust and the grime. And one day in the middle of the week she leaves the house to pick up some food to stock the kitchen. And she also makes a quick trip to the library to pick out a few new books to read and to return the others.

But this afternoon finds Belle once again at the library. She's standing in front of one of many bookshelves, scanning the spines of the books. There's just so many to choose from, she doesn't know where to start. She's mostly been reading stories she recognized from her own world, but she can only re-read those so many times before she's in the for something new. Finally she flips open her journal for the first time since the Shift and addresses the network.]

Good afternoon Luceti. For those who don't know, my name is Belle. And I was just wondering if any of you would be so kind as to recommend some books to me. There are so many I'm unfamiliar with in the library and it's a little bit daunting. I really would appreciate your recommendations. I enjoy reading fairy tales, if that helps. But really, I'm sure I would enjoy anything.

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The Dewey Decimal system? I don't believe I'm familiar with it. How does it work? [Of course she's noticed the numbers and letters on the spines of all the books, but mostly she ignores them. It hadn't occurred to her that they might be an ordering system.]

I don't see why we should need to start a club that already exists. But if you're too busy to manage it on your own, perhaps we could help.

Basically it works on the principal of books being catalogued in ascending numerical order. When two or more books have the same classification number, the system sub-divides them alphabetically. We use a call number, which is usually the first letter, or letters, of the author's last name. Or we use the title if there is no identifiable author. And that's the basics of how it works!

[ Helios smiles and nods. ] I'd like that actually. I do tend to get a bit busy at times. S-So having others take up the book club isn't such a bad idea.

[She nods along as he explains. It sounds simple enough.] So the books all go go in numerical and alphabetical order based on the...call number on the spine. [Belle picks up one of the books and points towards the spine.] Am I understanding that correctly?

Okay. I'll let Saori know when I next speak with her. Would it be alright to have the meetings here? I wouldn't want to disturb your work.

[ Helios smiles back and nods. ] Yes that's correct! And we have a few books over by the reception desk that has everything in order. Also, ah, that's where people go and take books out, as you probably know.

[ Helios nods. ] And that would be fine. I-I had the idea of recreating book scenes and locations by using the Battle Dome too. But, ah, I'm not sure if you or Saori would like to give that try.

[Her smile brightens at the idea before shifting into a thoughtful expression.]

That does sound very interesting, but I would have to speak to Saori about it first. And...I have yet to visit the Battle Dome, but I've heard its technology is far more advanced than what I'm used to. But it's simply another thing I have to learn about.

Oh yes of course. The Battle dome is quite something I admit. Even coming from the modern day and age, with all the technological advancements and such. It's...rather fascinating to experience something like that firsthand.

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