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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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Oh? It sounds quite popular.

[She notes it as something to look into.]

But what is...'online'?

Aye! It is! At least, according to the internet. And it is especially for maidens. It must contain a lot of romance and kissing scenes, you see?

[Loki nods firmly. He knows his books.]

One does not know the internet? Allow me to enlighten you! The internet is a place of endless entertainment where the denizens of Midgard gather and leave their opinions and pictures behind.

But...there is more!

[If he knows bout something even more than books, it has to be the internet.]

If one is in need for moving pictures...a film, you turn towards the torrent of bits to download them. And there are rooms of chat where Midgardians gather to socialize. I am still in the process of figuring this out. Shall I keep you posted?

[And his explanation, while probably very helpful, just leaves her eve more confused. People gather in special rooms to talk? It's that how things usually work?

But one thing in particular catches her attention.]

There are moving pictures where you're from? [Movies are one of many new things she's learned about, but she hasn't actually seen one yet.]

One is not familiar with films, maiden? Have you been living under a rock of some sort?

[Allow Loki to explain you about films and downloads, and all those wonderful things he is so very, very excited about.]

Midgard is a realm that is very fond of films. They distribute them through the torrent of bits. When downloaded you can watch them on a device of choice. Most Midgardians prefer this i pad, I prefer my phone of Stark.

They come in different shapes and forms, these films. There are ones made of drawings, but also made of pictures. Midgardians are most creative, you see? They are fond of telling stories.

No, I haven't. They simply don't exist where I'm from.

[By the times he's finished her eyes are quite wide as she tries to process all of that.]

I...see. [No she doesn't.]

And they are very enjoyable to watch?

[Loki listens to her and starts grinning.]

No you do not. But please do not fret, I am feeling very generous today. So I will explain you the concept of Midgardian films once again.

It is not that difficult if you put it in the right perspective. So I will do that for you.

[He clears his throat.]

Imagine books and the stories written in them. Yes? Now you have done so, imagine how these stories play out inside your head. And that image appears on a big screen in Midgardian cinemas. And later on you can watch it on a smaller screen after you have obtained the film by downloading it.

[She nods to show that she's following along, but something just doesn't sound quite right.]

The images in my head...appear on the screen? But how? [This is very alien-sounding technology.]

Well, not exactly the way you would imagine it. It is mostly a director's take on a story, if I am correct.

[Loki frowns shortly, thinking.]

I think the best way to explain this is to show it to you. And I feel very patient and friendly today.

[And Midgardian technology and culture is his favorite subject of all time.]

Director's...take...

[Loki, you might as well be speaking in another language.]

Show it to me? Right now?

[Belle perks up a bit at that. She can never say no to new experiences.]

A director is a man that writes the script of a movie that can be an adaption of the original story. I believe it is like that, yes.

[He nods a couple of times.]

Now?

I think...I can. Hold on, maiden.

[Loki disappears for a moment.]

Now is allright!

[She smiles in delight.]

That's wonderful! Shall I meet you somewhere?

[Loki moves to put on his gloves as he listens to her.]

The fountain?

After that we can go to my house of apartment and I shall enlighten you about Midgardian films!

Alright. It'll just take me a moment to get ready and then I'll meet you there soon.

Of course, maidens need to put up their make up and eye liner first before they go outside, right?

Right.

[Loki nods, he knows this...]

I will see you very soon, maiden!

[He waves before he closes the journal. After that he grabs his boots and puts them on.

To the fountain it is!]

[It wasn't bothering with make-up that held Belle up. She still has a list of books made up to find and read, and so she spends a few minutes finding the few at the top of the list and checking them out before making her way to the fountain. She shows up shortly after Loki with a small stack of books balanced under her arm.]

Hello!

[Loki waits patiently, sitting on the edge of the fountain, slowly leafing through a book in the meanwhile.

He gets up at the sound of her voice, tucking the book away in the bag he is carrying.]

Hello hello!

[He waves after he gets on his feet.]

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