Having Fun Isn't Hard, When You've Got a Library Card

[iracorn]

Who: Ira and you
Which: Open log
Where: The library
What: Ira's exploring the library, and chasing down a few rogue books.
Warnings: Include any content warnings



A - Processing

[Ira had thought that he would be satisfied with the bookshops in the new theatre district. Really, the access to new books had been enough, even if his treehouse was starting to get a little crowded. The addition of a whole library, however, is almost mind-boggling.

It's not often that Ira's stoicism is dropped but he is honestly in awe of the structure, of the books, everything. He's going to spend days, weeks, even months in here. And he couldn't be happier.

Unlike the bookstore, which had Ira in a corner reading, he's currently just exploring. There's so many books he doesn't know where to start, and so he roves the shelves, trailing his hands over the feelings of the spines. He doesn't know where to even start.

Though he seems to be paused at a section of Fantasy novels at the moment, contemplating a few titles.]

This place is amazing.

B - Weeding

[Ira stares at a spot on the table. A spot that, at least when Ira had last looked at it, had a book there. And now was noticeably empty. Ira looks around, wondering if someone might have taken the book or if an overzealous Owl had taken it back to shelved but it's just him on this floor.

He doesn't think much of it, figuring he'll find it again when he hears the thump. Followed by a few more.

He glanced down a row of shelves and is almost beaned by several books whizzing by and watches as several others decide that this isn't the shelf for them and take off. An Owl soon rushes up in pursuit, but out of breath.]

I say! Catch those books if you can. Try not to damage them!

[Ira nods, and takes off after the books, an icy air forming around him.]

Um, you didn't happen to see some books go by, did you?

C - Donations

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Comments

A

[seemagicshit]

Not much of a reader, but it is something, I'll tell ya that.

[Reading for pleasure isn't a pasttime of his. If he has to read a book, it's related to business. Or, more recently, for finding good recipes.]

And this just...came out of nowhere?

[iracorn]

So it seems. Though, I suppose that's no different from any of the other new parts of the city appearing.

This is probably the grandest one I've seen yet.

[seemagicshit]

Too bad a bunch of beer can't just appear out of the ground.

[Sadly we can't always get what we want.]

Do the books do anything? Since everything else does something magical, I figured the books did the same.

[iracorn]

From what I've seen so far, they seem to be normal. Though, I haven't seen all of the sections so there might be some magic books deeper in.

Perhaps there's one to get beer to flow from the ground.

[seemagicshit]

I can only hope. That would be a miracle.

[Zhao gives the armored man a once over.]

You like a knight or something?

[iracorn]

I'll see what I can do.

[His magic doesn't really work that way, but he can try. It's a dream world after all.

But he smiles in response to that.]

Not quite, but the comparison's been made before.

[seemagicshit]

So if you're not a knight, what do you do with all that armor? I assume you're fighting somebody.

[Because no one sane wears a suit of armor for fun. It also means this guy is probably as strong as hell.]

[iracorn]

Typically, yes. In my home world I usually fight creatures of Darkness known as Heartless. They can be formidable foes.

Keyblade Master would be a more appropriate title.

[Though, he's humble enough not to bring it up unless asked.]

[seemagicshit]

Keyblade?

[Where has he heard that term before...or seen it? That's right!]

Oh, you must be from the same place Sora is. He's got that big ol' key weapon that I don't know how it does any damage other than bludgeoning.

But I guess whatever works, right?

[iracorn]

They can be effective when used correctly, yes.

[And maybe that involves a bit of bludgeoning. In a pinch.]

But yes, I think we are from the same world, if different parts of it.

[And times.]

[seemagicshit]

So here's a question for you: everyone who has a keyblade is from the same general area?

And other than weapons, what else do they do? 'Cause they have to do more if they're shaped like a key, yeah?

[iracorn]

[Ira has to think for a moment. How to explain.]

I believe we are all from the same world, in the largest sense of the world. As Our world is divided into many smaller worlds. For example, I am from Daybreak Town, but Sora and the others come from other worlds.

As for the keyblade, it is typically used as a weapon both in melee, and to cast magic. But it can also be used to open and close locks of any kind.

[seemagicshit]

[That's some very interesting information he didn't know before. Not that he knows what to do with it, but you never knew when something would come in handy.]

So do they have be actual locks? Or could it be like mental ones?

[iracorn]

I suppose both. I can use it on actual locks, but I am often reluctant to unlock someone's Heart. That should only be reserved for extreme measures.

[Hearts are very important after all. It's not good to mess with them.]

B

[oathkeeper]

[Sora isn't really much of a book reader to be perfectly honest. But he used to explore the library in Aefenglom sometimes if only to find interesting things for Vanitas to read.

When he sees the commotion and the trickle of ice Sora can't help but find that way more interesting than reading books.]

Uh- Nope! But I'll help you find them!

[He's quick to suddenly activate a flash of Flowmotion as he slides up a bookcase and darts after the books!]

[iracorn]

[Ira wants to fill Sora in on the situation, wants to remind him to be careful in the space, that they don't want to wreck the library in the process. But those thoughts are derailed as he see the Flowmotion, and several new questions flood his mind.

But he'll have to shove them aside for now, and he rushes to catch up to Sora.]

Just try to stop them from moving! And try not to damage them!

[oathkeeper]

[Sorry, Ira. This reckless boy is scaling an entire bookcase on a flow of bright light and it's tossing books and pages all over the place as he glides across the shelves. What was that about not wrecking the new library?]

What?! Try not to damage them?! But how do we?!

[Whoops?! He's jumping back down on the ground and chasing after the flapping books! He tries to jump up and grab them out of the air.]

Argggh?!

[iracorn]

[Well, it'll be Sora dealing with the Owls then, but Ira's probably going to have to take some responsibility. He did enlist Sora after all.]

Do you know the Stop spell?

[And to emphasize his point, he'll cast it on the book that Sora has in his hands.]

[oathkeeper]

[The book freezes and he lets it float there in mid air!]

Uh- I used to! I can't use that spell anymore!

[He could use it in other games but not in Kingdom Hearts III for some reason!]

[iracorn]

[Has he forgotten it? Unfortunately, there's not a lot of time to puzzle it out. Perhaps after.]

What spells do you know?

[oathkeeper]

[He lets his Kingdom Key appear in his hands again and aims for another one of the flailing books.]

Stuff like this?!

[He blasts some ice magic at the book as well!]

It's mostly attack magic! Ice, fire, thunder? Stuff like that! That's it!

[iracorn]

[Okay, so they're mostly on the same level.]

Try sticking with the Ice for now! Or guide them towards me and I'll Stop them!

[oathkeeper]

Alright, I got it!

[Sora is seemingly going to do both things? He sprints forward and runs up the side of a bookcase where three of those wayward books are trying to fly away through a window. He jumps high in the air and casts an explosion of ice magic at them which sends them scurrying back down towards Ira.]

[iracorn]

[Well, they might be cleaning up some of their magic afterwards, unless stuff like this is a regular occurrence here. But as the books come towards Ira, he stops them with a quick stop spell before moving to gather them up.]

See anymore?

[oathkeeper]

[Ah, what is a little mess here and there...?? At least they're getting the job done!]

Uh, I think there's one more? Maybe? Where did it go?! I swear I saw it flapping!

[One more wayward book to catch before it sneaks off!]

[iracorn]

[Hopefully the owls don't mind.]

I'll check around on this side if you want to take the other side. It can't have gone far.

[oathkeeper]

Okay, let's move!

[Sora will sprint off to the other side! Trying to make quick work of this.]

[iracorn]

[There's a bit of disgruntled hooting from the owls as the pair run through the building, but it's that or lose the last book.

Ira moves to a more open area, scanning for the book.]

Sora! There!

[And he points, his arm following the book.]

[oathkeeper]

I see it!

[Sora is quick like lightning. He speeds through the library with another spark of flowmotion (sorry bookshelves) and hops up to aim his keyblade with another ice spell.]

Incoming!

[A blast of ice at the book!]

[iracorn]

[If Ira wasn't so focused on catching the rogue book, he might have said something, but that can wait.

There's a loud flutter of pages as Ira's Stop spell connects at the same time as the blizzard.]

Sora, are you alright?

[They probably didn't do the book any favours]

[oathkeeper]

[Sorry books...]

Yeah! I'm okay!

[He's standing on top of a bookcase.......??]

Was that the last one?

[iracorn]

Yes, I believe so.

[Ira moves to retrieve the book and return it to the pile. The books do look a little scuffed. There's a low hoot from the owl who requested help as he goes through them.]

You might want to get down from there.

[oathkeeper]

Huh? Oh. Sorry.

[Sora quickly hangs his head and then jumps down from the shelf. His keyblade vanishes.]

Are the books okay? They look a little beat up.

[iracorn]

I think they'll be alright. They're probably not used to being magicked.

[Though, if he had some sort of restoration spell, that would be helpful.

The Owl hoots again.]

I suppose I did ask for your help, but you could have been a little gentler.

[oathkeeper]

[Sora winces and ducks his head! He's really hoping the owl isn't too mad.]

Erm. Sorry! I guess I did get a little carried away.

[He feels bad, is he going to get detention or extra work for this? But he got all the books back! For the most part...]

[iracorn]

[The own continues to bluster for a bit before eventually calming since there wasn't much that could be done and he did ask for help.]

I think we'll be okay, but we might need to work on getting your Stop spell back.

[oathkeeper]

[He glances at the owl because he's still not sure. Sora feels a little bad. Could he at least help clean up a little?]

Huh? My stop magic? I don't know if I can relearn it. It's been a while.

[iracorn]

[There's probably a few scattered pages and the like that could be picked up.]

There's no reason why we can't try. But why would you think you couldn't?

[oathkeeper]

[Sora rubs the back of his head with a hand.]

I've had my magic and skills stripped from me a few times over. I guess my stop magic was part of that too.

[The downfall to being a main protagonist that needs to start at level 1 every time a new game comes out---]

[iracorn]

[Sora what is even your life?]

I...yes, that would make sense. Somehow. I admit. Something like that is...[He doesn't even know what word to use.

And so he goes for a change of tactic.]

You've been a lot, haven't you?

Very well, we can start from the beginning.

[oathkeeper]

[That protagonist's life!! But also because the universe seems to think he has to prove himself over and over and over. Sora will always keep pushing himself but he's really tired of all the tests.

He's about to reply with something cheeky that he's fine and he's been through a lot but it's really okay. But he somehow stops himself from saying so. Something making him just...

Want to be a little more honest.]

I think I'd like that a lot, Ira.

[Start from the beginning. And maybe he can really hold onto his improvements this time. Something make him feel like Ira would be able to help him with that.]

[iracorn]

[Ira is not the best at providing comfort. His seriousness has made him a bit distant for that. But he places a hand on Sora's shoulder. It's not the grounding weight of Aced or the gentleness that Ava might provide, but it's still firm. A reminder that they're both there. And that he appreciates Sora's honesty.

He has been trying to do right by these new wielders. To make up for his mistakes before.]

Then I'll do my best. And hopefully, something will come back to you.

[oathkeeper]

[So the thing about Sora is that he's not the type to just stand there when he has support on his shoulder. The action has Sora looking grateful and a little touched. But he also smiles and immediately turns to Ira to give him a crushing hug.]

You're pretty cool, Ira. Thanks. It really does mean a ton to me.

[iracorn]

[Ira freezes at that moment. More from surprise than anything else. He hadn't expected a hug. How long has it been since someone has hugged him? Never mind someone, notably his student, thinking he's cool.

But it does take long for him to relent.]

Of course. I-i'm glad to help...

[oathkeeper]

[Squeeeeze.

Ira is the coolest master around in Sora's humble opinion. He's really made Sora's day.

Once he lets go Sora grins happily.]

I guess we better finish cleaning up and head out, huh?

[iracorn]

Yes, I suppose so.

[Please give him a moment, he's a little overcome with emotion.]

It might be best to give the library a bit of a wide berth.

🎀

[oathkeeper]

[He nods quickly with a laugh. Sorry for the teacher feels, Ira.]

You might be right about that one... Come on, let's go.

[And so they head out.]