#pavlovianpoet

[3moreseasons]

You're surprised by the sheer amount of detail Caine's put into this world. Last time you tried to take a book from a shelf, it turned out the entire thing was just a flat texture, but all the books in this shop have words in them. Pictures, too. And one of them is volume 4 of Cardcaptor Sakura, which you didn't know Caine knew about. In fact, you're pretty sure he doesn't, which makes this whole bookstore even stranger.

There's a small collection of books and manga volumes wrapped in one of your arms, one of the useful features of your digital transformation. It also means you can stretch up a little higher, perfect for grabbing things off of the top shelves.

"Uh, here. Is this what you were looking for?" you say, handing a book to the girl beside you. You've already had enough time to wonder at the ordinary-looking NPCs, but there's no reason to not be nice to them.

"I think I read that one a while ago, back when I was in school... It's been a while but it's still pretty good! It kind of dips in the middle, but- O-oh, um, nevermind... Just never had people to talk about it with."

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[robustdragonheart]

"Please I don't need any thanks. You looked like you were struggling finding a way out of that conversation and I decided to step in. Anyone would've done the same."

Though Mélusine realized that she wouldn't have done what she did if this was her "self" before joining the side of humanity. Assisting sure but there would be a little bit more abrasiveness in the servants voice. Maybe she really did mellow out a little bit since arriving here.

"Those two back there, were they bothering you? Do you need me to go and tell them off? Or was there something else that made you need to talk with them?"

@pavlovianpoet | s.c

[chiikawaacreature]

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Today Chiikawa was trying to reach a comic book up on a high-shelf, but they were too short to do so. However, they had found lately that the people who lived in this city were actually more helpful rather than not.

So, despite feeling awkward, they attempted to get the girl's attention to ask for her aid.

"Ah...um....h...hi..."

[rudebustxr]

(  ✴ @pavlovianpoet ! )

"Damn, this cafe sucks. Who the hell serves books with their coffee??"

Not that Susie had bought any, or had any intention to. Somehow, her attention had solely been dragged away from the front menu of Cafe December, right over to their book section. With an eyebrow raised, she perused the shelves, hesitant to reach out and touch anything-- knowing that if she was back at home, a certain someone would've made fun of her to hell and back for even being near something that resembled a library.

"Can't believe they made a whole nerd coffee shop. Ralsei'd fit right in." Eventually, she picked up a rather non-descript book; flipping through the pages loudly and without care before she lifted it above her head as she tilted it back, opening her jaws, like she was about to.. eat it..??

Well, until she felt someone looking straight at her, which prompted her to stop immediately.

"The hell're you looking at? Can't a girl eat a whole book in peace?"

[learnspells]

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ʚїɞ - Fern eyed the small weapon that had ended up in her hand as well as the vest strapped to her chest. She recognized the gun. Wolfwood had taught her about them, though the one she was wearing didn't look very real. Was it a toy? Eyeing the Glitched in the distance, they were wearing the vests but fortunately didn't have the guns.

Laser tag? That was what the modifiers spoke of, but she was from a fantasy world.

"Excuse me. Do you know what "laser tag" is?" There was fortunately a girl nearby. Maybe she knew what it was and could help?

[dracomplex]

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"You know what's good here?" Bom's not particularly picky about things she eats or drinks, for the most part. Not anymore. But even so, going to new places is something she usually only does under recommendation from one of the others. So without the others, she has to outsource- and this girl looks like she comes here often, if the punch card next to her book is any indication. "Just... nothing super sweet."

[grade9fixer]

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ROLAND IS NOT A ORGANIZE PERSON.

He the type who play Hookie with his buddies and try the mysterious unknown origin sauce for the LOLS.

BUTTT his time as a libarian with Angela means he need to do his job....as pain in the ass as it is. Angela love a certain degree of tidiness as.....he walk into a book store and.......

He got trigger.....he knows he not a organize person but he have STANDARDS as he grab the clerk and strong arm himself into being the UNPAID store manager for the moment.

".....No wonder people can't find shit. WHAT IS THIS ORGANZATION SYSTEM? FROM THE ****? YOU THERE WITH THE BEARD GET OFF YOUR DEVICE AND HELP OUT."

So.....Roland been sorting out and reorganizing the books of this store for the past hour as the poor store clerk scare out of their wits think he someone from the corporate office.. Romance. sci fi, adventure.....general works as a new customer come to the front desk.

"Isolans And Nobles. How can i help you today?"

He not a organize person....but god damn he have a bare minium standard for cry out loud.

[isolaradiale]

Hi I'm back from being dead for like... 7 years. (Re)Applying Yuri from Doki Doki Literature Club!

Welcome back to scenic Isola Radiale, Yuri!

You will be housed in CONDO 405.

You will retain everything you had on your previous stay.

Enjoy your stay!

*Aspidiske

[foreverembrace]

He almost didn't want to bother her. She was quietly writing, but there was almost a manic energy about it. It reminded himself of him, when he was writing something he cared about, or when he was seeking to impress. Placing his pen to paper in a rare display of individuality, the ink spilling like blood as he writes his feelings in thinly veiled metaphors and-

Oh, she stopped, suddenly. He realized he was watching too intently, his own pen causing a blot on his own page. She looked up, maybe realizing she was being watched.

"Hm, sorry,"

His smile was fake, only half-baked, he barely wanted to pretend, "I just thought you were writing so passionately, that I wanted to be able to write like that."

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[thybrilliance]

   ⠀She's not quite ready to hit the beach in full summer wear— certainly not without Mashu— but there's something to be said for the ambience. Her apartment in Golden Ward overlooks the ocean, but the tranquility doesn't feel quite the same if the thermostat is blasting cold air. It's much better down here, far enough away from the Boardwalk that she can only slightly hear the commotion, close enough to the shore that the salty air can fill her nose.

   ⠀Even as she does her best to embrace whoever Ophelia may really be without any care for whether it's Wednesday or Sunday, she still finds herself gravitating towards the familiar. Perhaps that's why she finds herself striking up conversation with one of the only people on the beach who also came alone.

   ⠀❛ ⠀I was wondering... what is your book about ? … Ah, but you probably want to actually read it—⠀❜ ⠀

—@pavlovianpoet ; s.c.

[eternalunderstudy]

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It seems like it wasn't enough for him to be kidnapped--now he has to be chased by monsters, too?! Oh, what did he do to deserve this... And where's his brother?!

As Luigi peeks over his crafty hiding spot that's been serving him well for the past...30 minutes...he feels a presence suddenly behind him.

He screams, dropping his mallet and instead opting to clasp his hands together in a pleading gesture.

"Please-a don't hurt me!!!" But when he isn't immediately attacked, Luigi opens his eyes to see a human--not some horrifying creature.

"O-oh! Imma sorry! I thought you were one-a those m... monsters," He firmly places his cap back on his head (it briefly went flying since he jumped in fright.) "This isn't-a some kinda trick, is it...?"

[hollowfaith]

Asks that Reveal 30

asks that reveal

30. What would they do if they knew it would be forgiven?

what do you mean he's always forgiven because he's always right

"...I'm not sure."

"Well, I suppose speeding up time would be useful. For example, by about three to five hundred years...by then all the humans Klaus knows would be dead, and the ones with longer lives distant enough to have forgotten him, perhaps."

"When there's less ties holding him back, it will create ideal circumstances for me to take him back to Heaven. But in the meantime, I am patient enough to wait."

[fatedcontract]

He'd thought Cafe December was some kitschy name for some new, high-end bar. Especially with the rumors about its owner he'd managed to pick up.

He was wrong. It was an actual cafe.

And so he found himself standing in line awkwardly, pulling out his phone when prompted, and then holding it up in confusion.

"I'm supposed to...Pay with this?" He doesn't see any familiar pay apps, and can't help but raise an eyebrow in response.

"...This feels like a scam."

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[witchoftrinity]

"It's fine I trust you Yuri. And if it gets tough the two of us will run together. But if you need to push me a little more then usual then do what keeps either of us alive alright?"

Still once the hoards moan got louder "Mika" aimed her weapon back towards the door, seeing it do its best to try and hold them back though very barely holding on in the time being. They needed somewhere that was going to be safe even if it was doubtful they could with all of them approaching as quickly as they did.

"We need another way out. I don't think fighting in a place like this is gonna put either of us at an advantage of home turf. Is there anywhere out back we can go to make some distance ?"

'Yuri' grimaced, mentally flipping through excuses as fast as the situation would allow her.

"T-they're useful," She responds lamely, visibly cringing at the unsatisfactory answer. It was indeed a conversation for another time, one where hoards of zombies weren't breathing down their necks. When the knife is offered, she takes it gently with care to not cut 'her' fingers. It was certainly more ornamental than strictly functional, but the blade was sharp enough.

"Alright..." She watches 'Mika's' demonstration. She bites her lip. "Um, I don't know. -I mean, I don't doubt you're really strong! You must be! I just worry about putting you at risk. I mean. It's your body, not mine, so..."

"...I'm also just a coward. I feel a little better using an actual weapon," she admits, testing a few different ways to hold her knife before finding one she likes. And not a moment too soon: growls began to fill the street. The hoard was nearing...

[capostar]

"Geez, just a civ."

As someone so used to living in the streets where everyone else but him was the civilian, where he had self control. It was hard to remember that he himself was now a civlian, and that people were out at night, even during the time where 3 am hits .In other words it was such a crazy city that most of it didn't make sense.

"You got change there? this bright ass vending machine is witholding my drink and I can't just hit it...yet."

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[randoarmy]

@pavlovianpoet answered:

"Oof-!" Yuri yelps in surprise, not expecting a sudden impact behind her. Instinctually, she responds with: "I'm sorry, I'll get out of-" Oh. "...-Y-your way." The words barely managed to tumble out of her mouth, now that she turned to face the person she accidentally obstructed. She bows her head slightly, another small apology, as steps back. "...Crowded today, isn't it?" She says lamely.

Rando almost yelps back, only stopped by the intense desire to keep his mouth shut. He's got no idea how visible it'll be through his layers and mask, but he's mortified after bumping into Yuri.

The Stars may have taken his spiked pauldrons, but Rando knows he's huge. He can do some damage. He holds his hands up apologetically, although he relaxes a little when he speaks.

He nods silently, and then glances over his shoulder, expecting to be about to bump into someone else. It's not the first time he's done this while looking for books and it probably won't be the last...