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[The view from this video is a bit odd, as it's clearly at angle. Ammy has propped up her bookmark, after figuring out how to get it to show moving-pictures and sort of thinking at it that she'd like to do one herself.

Which means the first view people get is a large white paw, then a black nose and white muzzle sniffing at the screen. Then the figure backs up, and moves into view more properly. An easel with paper on it is nearby, as Amaterasu comes into view. She's a medium-sized white wolf, with red-markings and flourishes visible along her fur. Occasionally, a blue disc that shines with a sun's corona is seen above her shoulders, fading in and out of view.

There is a "woof!" in greeting, and her tail wags. Beside her, on the paper, Japanese characters appear. こんにちは。私は天照です。 "Ammy"は簡潔にするために大丈夫です。私は神話を担当する助手司書です。 As the words appear on the paper, a subtitle appears on the video-screen for everyone, in case they do not read Japanese.]

Hello. I am Amaterasu. "Ammy" is alright for brevity. I am the assistant Librarian in charge of Mythology.

[Ammy turns to look at the easel and paper, then back to the screen with a satisfied nod. More writing appears on the paper. 私があなたを助けることができるなら、私に来てください。私はもともと日本から来たものです - あなたの多くが慣れ親しんでいるよりはるかに古いものです。]

Please come to me if I can assist you. I am originally from Japan--a much, much older one than many of you would be familiar with.

[Ammy's head tilts, as she's thinking for a moment, before giving a canine-yawn. One more set of characters appears on the paper on the easel.私はこの形で人間ではないという点だけが限られています。私はそうでなければ能力があり、あなたに会うのを楽しみにしています。]

I am limited, only in that I am not human in this form. I am capable otherwise, and look forward to meeting you.

[That should be good, as far as she's concerned. Time for a nap. Padding forward, the closing view is of a white paw reaching out before the video-feed cuts.]

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[That was what Nita meant; auto-translators were something Nita had run into more than once.]

Huh. Wonder if that means everyone here will have their own section at some point?

[She wasn't going to hurry that along, though; they did have a mission at hand.]

[Ammy's head tilted, considering that, and then there was more writing. 私はすでに守護者であるため、そうかもしれません。私は高齢の兄が私が価値があると感じることを光栄に思う。]

It could be, because I am already a guardian. I am honored that Ji-niisan feels I am worthy.

[Huh. Would that mean Ponch could be one, if he showed up here? Nita's curious, now.]

"Ji-niisan?" Do you mean the Head Librarian?

[Nita is not nearly as well-informed on Japanese honorifics as, say, Carmela would be, but she can tell through the Speech that the selection of that honorific meant high regard.]

[More writing はい、彼は私のニックネームを許容しますが。]

Yes, although he tolerates my nickname.

[Actually the 'niisan' was informal and casual. Ammy could've been a lot more respectful if she'd felt like it, and she certainly did give the Head Librarian his proper due. She just also didn't feel it was always important to stand on protocol at all times. Besides, he'd objected to being called 'ji-san' even if she'd found it amusing to call him 'uncle'. He'd insisted he wasn't an old man.]

[Aahhhh. Good to know. ~~Also he totally counts as an old man.~~]

... Wonder what would happen if we all came up with nicknames for him?

[Inevitably, he'd tell them to stop. But how far could it go?]

[Ammy's ears twitched, her head tilting as she considered what she did know of him. Whether he would approve or not. Near the edge of the page, more writing appeared. 私は知らない。愛情や敬意を払っていた限り、彼は可能性があります。私は彼がもっと孤独だと思う。]

I do not know. As long as it was done with affection or respect, he might. I think he is more lonely than he lets on.

[Nita frowns thoughtfully.]

Lonely, huh? How many were in this Library before us, I wonder?

[She's heard about the Cat, but hasn't yet seen him.]

[Ammy has run out of space, as she looks at her paper. There's a sigh, and then her tail twitches. All of a sudden the top of the page is cut, fluttering down to reveal another blank sheet. Clean, and done through no visible means.

再び、私は知らない。あなたは彼と話をしなければならないでしょう。私が会社に援助を提供することができれば幸いです。]

Again, I do not know. You would have to talk with him. I am glad we can provide company, as well as aid, if that is soothing to him.

[Now that, to Nita, is evidence of some sort of magic. Telekinesis, maybe?]

I'll definitely do that. And I second the notion, Ammy.

And- apologies for the rudeness, but how do you do that? Are you writing with your tail?

[Oh it's most certainly magic. Not telekinesis--at least Ammy wouldn't recognize it as such. There is a canine-chuckle, mostly small huffs of air and a grin on her muzzle. それは天空のブラシスキルです。]

It is a Celestial Brush skill.

[It's hard to see on the video, considering Ammy's posture. Maybe if Nita got a better look, she'd be able to see that the tip of Ammy's snow white tail is dipped black, like an old style Japanese ink brush.]

[Nita's eyebrows raise.]

I- can't say I've heard of a Celestial Brush skill.

[Might be something specific to Amaterasu, or at least the world she's from.]

It's really neat, though!

[Ammy bows her head and part of her torso, in a sign of thanks and acknowledgement. ありがとうございました。彼らは私のスキルの一部、女神です]

Thank you. They are part of my skills, as a goddess

I wouldn't mind getting to see them in person sometime.

[Goddess of the sun - and art, apparently, or something similar. Creation would fit better, though.]

[Goddess of a few different things, really. But Ammy's not one to stand on protocol usually without a good reason. あなたはおそらくこの場所で私たちの時間の間になります。]

You probably will during our time in this place.

[And that's a good perspective to have; being haughty about protocol wasn't much fun for the people around you.

Nita smiles.]

I definitely look forward to it!

[Ammy smiles, and then gives a canine-yawn, moving to lay down. One more set of writing. ニッタさんに何か助けてもらえますか？]

Can I help you with anything else Nita-san?

[Nita actually has to consider that question. Sure, she wants to talk more to Amaterasu, but she can't think of anything else immediate.]

Not at the moment, no. I'll let you know if I come up with something, though!

[It's okay, she's not actually a bother. Ammy is fairly social most of the time. あなたはいつでも私に近づくことも、私と話をすることもできます。ニッタさん]

You are welcome to approach me or talk with me anytime, Miss Nita.

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[Video] Ammy is so cute. Also graceful!

Thank you. ^^

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