I've found being polite goes a very long way, at least.
Pleased to meet you, Mr. Giles. A librarian, really? That's nothing to apologize for, we're lucky to have someone with your expertise around. I'd never even seen a library before coming here.
[ Finally, someone who respects his expertise! +10 Watcher points for Koby. ]
Well, from what I've seen you've done an exemplary job so far. Everyone I've met in the library has mentioned you and the hard work you've done. I'm already looking forward to our working together.
[.05 seconds to be proud and pleased before he remembers not to be arrogant.]
Well, people are very kind, here. I've done my best, that's all. It'll be a relief to have someone with real actual skills, especially with the eccentric way this place works.
Oh, yes, that happens here too. Appendix DR for death-resurrection, in my notes.
Succinctly people who die return altered at first, and have to be restored to themselves by a ritual. Then they're as they were before, though usually not without some lingering effects.
Oh, not at all, please don't apologize. I just worry because the alterations are A little alarming. They're temporary though, I promise. Please don't panic.
We've seen sirens and vampires thus far, but this place likes throwing new challenges at us. I wouldn't be surprised if there were other sorts of changes.
I'm actually quite experienced in the machinations of the occult. I can't imagine that I'll be surprised by anything I see here. I have made some extensive studies in demonology and magic. And vampires, actually. I hope that might also be useful.
Oh! That's very helpful, yes. We could certainly use your help. I just don't want anyone to panic and try to kill anyone a second time. That rarely helps.
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I'm sorry, I haven't introduced myself. I'm Rupert Giles. I used to be a librarian - hence the interest. Old habits die hard, I'm afraid.
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Pleased to meet you, Mr. Giles. A librarian, really? That's nothing to apologize for, we're lucky to have someone with your expertise around. I'd never even seen a library before coming here.
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Well, from what I've seen you've done an exemplary job so far. Everyone I've met in the library has mentioned you and the hard work you've done. I'm already looking forward to our working together.
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[.05 seconds to be proud and pleased before he remembers not to be arrogant.]
Well, people are very kind, here. I've done my best, that's all. It'll be a relief to have someone with real actual skills, especially with the eccentric way this place works.
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[ He's heard a few stories by now, but it's good to verify. ]
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Raunchy with it's gifts. Even if that wasn't the intention of the request.
Or it can be a little grim. It gave me homework, once.
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[ Mentally running down the list of demons/ghosts/entities that might be particularly interested in education.. ]
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It was more like spying on the other guests.
In retrospect.
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No, it did not. It was entirely under my own power and will. I was just
A little naive about the whole thing. That's all.
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It can be hard to say no to authority figures. Even eccentric disembodied ones.
Perhaps you could show me what you've been doing?
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I suppose that's a contributing factor, yes.
Oh, sure. It's a lot of notes and charts and things, if that interests you?
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A little indisposed, lately.
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Thats unfortunately common here.
He'll be back.
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Back?
[ Here's hoping that doesn't mean what he thinks it means. ]
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Succinctly people who die return altered at first, and have to be restored to themselves by a ritual. Then they're as they were before, though usually not without some lingering effects.
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So your friend is going to come back altered?
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Briefly, yes. And then we'll handle it.
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[ Wait -- ]
I'm sorry, I shouldn't be peppering you with questions. I'm sure you've covered this in your notes.
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A little alarming. They're temporary though, I promise. Please don't panic.
We've seen sirens and vampires thus far, but this place likes throwing new challenges at us. I wouldn't be surprised if there were other sorts of changes.
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I just don't want anyone to panic and try to kill anyone a second time. That rarely helps.
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