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[Owen has clearly been dealing with some sort of mini emergency, if his ruffled state and the feathers clinging to his vest and pants is any indication. There's even a few in his hair that he's trying to get out as he sets his tablet-mark down, giving it a grin.]

Figured it was about time I introduce myself since so many people have been showing up lately.

[Now that he's done messing with his hair he gives a slight salute.]

Name's Owen Grady. Some of you may know me, some of you probably won't have any idea who I am. I'm an assistant librarian here. I cover pretty much any of the non-fiction sections that have to do with animals and the like so if you need something or notice something's up, get in touch with me.

[A chattering growl comes from somewhere out of view and Owen rolls his eyes fondly as he reaches out to tilt the tablet.

Beside him, coming up to about his knee, is a miniaturized version of a velociraptor with pale blue-gray stripes running down her sides laterally. She tilts her head, eyes narrowing at the screen as she snaps her jaws.]

This is Blue, one of the raptors I worked with back home. Don't let her size fool you--she's only that big here in the library. If we go anywhere else, she ends up her full size again.

[The tablet is righted again and Owen grins once more.]

Like I said, if you need anything, Blue and I are here to help.

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[Welp, time to finally start figuring out that bookmark of hers. Fortunately, most people here are friendly and helpful ~~and the tech's not prone to glitches~~.]

Nice to meet you, Owen; my name's Nita Callahan. And, ah, /hi Blue/.

[It didn't hurt to try and get on the raptor's good side, did it?]

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Pleasure to meet you, Nina.

[A familiar face that doesn't remember him. He really shouldn't be surprised.

Blue pokes her head up to peer at the screen, eyes narrowed still but she does click curiously which gets a chuckle out of Owen.]

That's her way of saying hello.

[She'd apologize if she knew - and wonder why the heck people were being 'reset,' since apparently this happened to other people too.]

Think I got it.

And hopefully it won't be long before I see you in person - I'm pretty good at communicating with animals where I'm from.

[Depending on whether or not the animals in question wants to communicate.]

[It's alright. He's not going to hold it against her.]

Oh? Blue'll enjoy that. There aren't many people here that can understand her.

[He's...subpar at it. If anything, he's good at reading her body language and there's just an understanding between them that makes it easy for Owen to understand her.

But someone that could outright communicate with her? That wasn't Kronos? That would be interesting.]

You find a place to settle into yet or have you not gotten the grand tour?

Not sure how many people here know of the Speech, really, or something similar.

[She's far from the only wizard... but she might be the only one from her world here.

As for Owen, body language can be just as important as any sort of verbiage.]

I had the Orientation, but not much else. With how much avoiding the Darkness was emphasized, I didn't want to press my luck without learning more first.

Can't say I've ever heard of anything referred to as the Speech, honestly. Different languages, sure. But nothing like you're talking about.

[He's curious.]

I'd be more than happy to show you around if you'd like.

[Well, that just confirms Owen's not from her world; it's not a bad thing.

Curiosity, however, is a good thing.]

That'd be great!

[Beat.]

Ah, can we start now? If you're not busy, I mean.

[Owen can't help but chuckle.]

Sure, we can definitely do that. Where are you?

[Nita actually looks about.]

By the Astronomy books in the Non-Fiction section.

[You can hardly blame her, really.]

Easy enough. Just wait there and we'll be there shortly to get you.

[Nita nods, eyeing a few of the books, and settles in to wait.

She has to remember not to touch the books.]

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