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[funnygirl]

[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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[Video]

[kingofwaste]

[If Oswald were a big troll, he'd recommend she try to find a copy of The Beauty And The Beast. However, that'd just be too mean.]

Fairytales, huh? I'm guessin' you already know about the big ones like Snow White and Sleeping Beauty. Hm... Ever tried Through The Looking Glass?

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[folklorist]

[ Head of the library is here to assist you Belle, because that is what Helios' does. He'll just be putting back some of the books people have left about when he notices her looking through the shelves. He's seen Belle around before, but he's never gotten the chance to introduce himself. ]

Ah. H-Hello. Do you, um, need help with finding something?

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[gleamed]

You enjoy reading fairy tales? Me, too!

[Especially the ones that are occasionally her life story.]

[voice]

[complicatedliar]

I'm afraid I haven't any fiction recommendations.

Other than Shakespeare. I just read all of that and it was nice.

[video]

[windandrain]

[Saori beams into the camera]

I know many books, Belle, particularly fairy tales. I would recommend the book called Fairy Tales from Japan by Yea Ozaki. It has a green cover and is filled with many short stories.

[Video]

[bibliophile_annex]

If you come to the library, I can show you where to look. [And what books to read. Hermione has been devouring knowledge again.] I can also make copies of some fairytales you've probably never read before as well.

[video]

[not_a_troll]

[Loki knows books, oh yes he does!]

Well, according to the sources on the world of online, a popular, recommendable book is called Fifty Shades of Grey.


According to its reviews maidens should read it. So it might be something for you, yes?

[video]

[cannotcrossdress]

Uhm...I'm not exactly well-read, but...

[That's not really why she's here.]

If you find someone suggesting a book of haiku, please just ignore them.

[Because what're the odds that one of the Okitas will try to pawn off Hijikata's book of haiku to the girl?]

[Voice]

[justicereigns]

Have you tried Gulliver's Travels?

[Voice]

[fierybluebird]

I'm quite fond of the Princess Bride. It's kind of a fairy tale.

[In a hilariously satirical way.]

[Voice]

[of_sablier]

Have you read the story about Scheherazade and One Thousand and One Nights?

[Action]

[tailasoldastime]

[While Beast is in a better state than when they last had a big conversation, Beast has still, for the most part, remained in the house, not seeing many. Thoughts gathered in his mind again last night, and he found himself not getting to sleep until much later than usual. So when he wakes up, sometime in the late morning, the first thing he hears is the sound of Belle hard at work. What is he hearing, a mop? A bucket? Whatever it is, he opens his door and trudges out before he has had time to properly wake up... and promptly slips on a wet floor. Ow.]

[video]

[tapdancinskelly]

Hmm... personally, I'm more of a teller of tales than a reader of books. I'm a bit of an entertainer, a bard if you will, so while I do enjoy reading, I prefer if I have an audience.

As for the books here... I don't actually know what sort of books they have here, as I've never bothered to check.

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[inburningshadows]

I'm not certain I can recommend a book, I know more farmers stories than I do of actual books. [An ex farmer boy didn't really have the chance to read much, but he's curious enough to reply to Belle's post.] I hope you've gotten some good recommendations so far, miss.